derath

What this site needs to do, which would just be plain cool and also generate some revenue, is sell BF jerseys. I'd buy one, or 2.

-D

superdex

if that was a joke, I'm impressed with it's placement. If not, wow! (there exists BF jerseys somewhere between design and production 'round here)

And Cydewaze, for Lancaster, I'll take a 48/19 please

derath

Who me? Nah I would love a BF Jersey. I would wear it to all the event rides. There is no better way to run into BF members IMO. Heck I have probably ridden in a group on some ride with someone from here and neither of us knew it.

-D

mirona

Yea, I'll take everyone's info and arrange all the whatnots and whaddayaknows.

gurana

Yea, a while ago there was a poll vote to chose design... As I recall, there were two phases to the design: general submissions, where a lot of people posted their ides, and then a second cut which was the selecting out of what was determined to be the top few choices. I don't remember who organized this, or who did the choosing, but I remember thinking that the selected designs, and ultimately the one voted on were pretty sweet.

I just figured that this hadn't panned out. Don't know if the original organizers still have it on their backburner for some later time.

Here's the links:
Initial post requesting submissions and outlining any rules
Follow up thread for choosing winner

RoadToNowhere

But Paul . . . he needs to know the COLOR, not the gearing! Haha

Pretty cool - we have more people coming. I'll be bringing a few folks along as well. Grasschopper, the timing did work well last year - but if we intend to be out there for 7 hours again maybe we should leave a little earlier

MironaMike, I'll get a pm off too you. . . and MikeR, so glad you're going to play along!! And he's not kidding about the bike - verrrrry groovy bike this man is riding.

Later, all

Beth

cydewaze

lol, it's "arrest me" red. He can coordinate his outfit to try to unseat gravityslip as the OCP champ!

gurana

Allrighty, slight dilema here... I'm currently scheduled to be going out of town on 8/16 (wed) and should be returing Saturday 8/19... I'll probably be going down to beautiful Florence, SC the 12th in preparation.

Here's my dilema. There's no way I can guarantee it I won't be there longer. However, when I mentioned to my supervisor that I was thinking about doing a bike tour on the 20th, without any hesitation, she says to me, "Well that's alright, we can make arrangements for you to come back home, and be back there on monday." Said like that, it doesn't seem like much of a dilema, especially since she was the one that offered it. However, I'm still hesisitant to take her up on it, as it is an added cost...

In anycase, I'm going to put off on signing up for it now. I checked the website out, and it says that you may register the day of the event (for like $10 extra.) The site didn't mention this, but is there a possibility that it may fill up or something before that? Should I go ahead and register now? As far as hotels are concerned, is there any possibility that room availabilty becomes scarce if I wait too long?

Also, if anybody is able to offer some words of wisdom about taking my boss up on the offer to come home in the case that the trip takes longer than anticipated, I welcome the advice.

Grasschopper

No there is no filling up. You can start just about any time you want in their window (it is like a 3 or 4 hour window) so no real congestion issues. I signed up day of the event last year. The only possible issue is that they run out of the free ice cream at the finish.

TrekDen

Well, I just made it official. I just pre-registered online, and printed out my waiver, and receipt. Be sure to add me to the PM info list.

RoadToNowhere

Ha! That's only if you finish after they're closing up shop for the day

"Arrest me red"? Sounds like fun . . . I just ordered red gloves, to go with my red shoes and red/gold frame. . . and my new tires have red rims . . . do ya think I'm in the running for the OCP thing? Considering we haven't heard from Gravityslip Jason yet, I'd say the field is wide open.

Beth

JugglerDave

As I mentioned in a prior post, I don't see Turkey Hill as a sponsor this time, and my snailmail flyer did not advertise Ice Cream like last year. I do hope there is some, for eating *and* juggling.

Also I hope they don't have that 20+ mile gap beween the 3rd and 4th water stop like last year. That was brutal.

cydewaze

Aww, man! The ice cream was the best part!

Jess is looking forward to seeing how she does on this ride with the new bike and the additional year of riding under her wheels. As for me, I plan to ride at a leisurely pace again this year, so Jess might be waiting for me.

sfend002

Sounds like fun. I might just drive up from Nova, or try to catch a ride. Whats the weather like there then? Exactly how far is a Metric Century? (Sorry) I would be in for a BF jersey for sure.

RoadToNowhere

The weather here is just like the weather there - hot and humid, but manageable with lots of water stops. The ride is 62 miles, but there are also marked and supported half-metric and quarter-metric options.

Last year's ride was really hot - temps in the mid-90's and sunny - which is one reason we took it pretty leisurely.

Beth

sfend002

Thanks for the response, I could do that in a day trip no problem. Gotta check the calender and a few schedules, but I think I am in.

MikeR

Hey, fellow Treky! When you pass the '84 Trek 720 with the wood fenders give a yell. I'v never seen an '87 trek 560

lrzipris

I'm more of a peripheral poster than a mainstay, but I'm tempted to join you folks. Can I get added to the PM list for details and arrangements? If I go, I'll probably register day-of. Thanks.

CycleDeac

Hey all,

I'm sorry to say that I won't be making it this year. I'll be back at school in North Carolina. You guys will have to hold it down without me...

CD

RoadToNowhere

Aaron! How the heck are you? Sorry you won't be able to make it this year . . . catch up with the group from Briarcrest one of these days, I'd love to hear about your semester abroad. . .

Beth

Boogs

We have to develop some kind of "gangsta" handshake. Old Treks are awesome, ain't dey?

MMJ

Can I be added too? I don't post a whole lot but I read all the time. That would be a really easy day trip for me if I can unload my kids on somebody

RoadToNowhere

Come out and play! It would be cool to have another gal out there - too often I'm "the girl" in group rides; I'm sure Bibi would agree. . .

Later, folks . . .

Beth

Bibi

Ooh, mirona, you have no idea how happy i am to see your thread. I've had the Lancaster flyer sitting next to my computer since it arrived, making me happy every time I look at it! I liked riding before I rode with you guys, but have LOVED it ever since. And to have most of the same characters show up will be perfect: JugglerDave, with all those cows around, I'm sure we'll find something for you to juggle! (but i want my ice cream, dammit)

Kloden, I'm thrilled you're coming, especially since you missed Bucks. Are you and Mirona gonna be shaving? It could be a big draw for les femmes, you know, especially if we had a little judging afterwards? HigherG -- you in?

Has anyone heard from Kirke? She and I were trying to get together in January, but I kinda dropped the ball and haven't seen her around (nor have I been -- got myself employed -- pesky job is really cutting in to my training time).

Beth, this is so cool, and you're awesome at getting the central PA folks involved.

And after reading this morning's paper ... we'll be riding the same roads Landis learned on ... now who won't come?!?

DonD

Turns out he hadn't put in for his vacation yet, so I seized the moment and put in for mine, covering this weekend.

I'll be there.