RoadToNowhere

You shouldn't have a problem . . . lots of tourist trade around here, but generally pretty accommodating.

Cool - more BF people!

Beth

baj32161

And that would be awesome. I still haven't been on the bike since last year's ride. I would love to try this ride again, with hopefully better results. I probably will not be able to go very far...may have to stick with the short route. It would be worth it just to see the BF gang again and maybe finally get mt meet Jo.

Neil, if there was ever a better host I have not met him yet... you made me feel truly welcome and I will always appreciate that.

Cheers,

Brian

Neil_B

Good. Then we will figure out some way to get you out here.

barndoor

I'm in again for this year....had much fun meeting everyone last year!

Now to find lodging.....

CycleMike

It's nice to see you guys get so up for this ride. Our club puts a lot of time and effort into this event and I'm proud to be a part of it. I'm not much of a poster on here (more of a reader) but if you guys are going to ride in a group again wouldn't mind another rider, I'd wouldn't mind joining you. (I generally ride with the workers in the club, but this year I should be riding during the event)

In the meantime if you guys have any questions, I be happy to help to the best of my ability.

Mike
Lancaster Bike Club

RoadToNowhere

Mike, it's good of you to check in! The more the merrier, of course. If you've checked the threads linked through here, you'll see that we have done 3 years of these together with an ever-growing group. Always a great time, even with the crashes, rain, and bloody toes

Beth

edit: Having been involved in our club's spring metric the past couple of years (just held on Saturday out of Hershey), I know distinctly how much energy and effort goes into pulling these things off smoothly; glad you're going to be able to ride it this year. Come join us in Hershey sometime; our club rides frequently cross into Lancaster County (I'm from Mount Joy originally)

barndoor

....and wifey and I have secured a room at Hampton Inn for Saturday night!

Yeehaa.....can't wait!!

I had such a great time last year meeting BF-ites....the ride was nice, too

baj32161

Grrrrrr!!!.....when will it end?!?! Now I am having issues with my orthotics (it was cutting my toe and has to be remade) and had to go back into the boot for the past few days and will have to be in it until the orthotic is re-molded. Damn it to Hell! Will this foot EVER let me ride again?!?! Why don't they just cut the damned thing off and give me a titanium one.?

A Very Depressed Brian

Neil_B

Steady, Brian. You still have more than three months till the ride.

barndoor

What about cycling sandals? I've never tried them, but the concept.....

Hope things work out that you can make it!

RoadToNowhere

Yes, that foot will let you ride again - because YOU are in charge of the direction, not the foot. Easy for me to say, I suppose . . . and I'm thinking you're not seeing it quite that way right now. But I'm betting your spirit will not let this stop you.

And Brian, think about this. . . if they "cut the damned thing off" you'd have to change your signature and everything.

Thinking of you, Navin. . . keep the positive thoughts as alive as you can . . . and I'll send you some from here as well!

Beth

JugglerDave

I'm at a really slim (10-20%) chance of attending this year after 3 years in a row. I've got a 6 month old at home (who will be be 9 mo. old in August, too young to ride unfortunately). I'm still in the process of negotiating 2 hour weekend rides, let alone training for the 100km. We'll see... August is a long way off and I've done day-of registration each year anyway. If I attend, everyone will have to look at cute baby pictures at every rest stop.

RoadToNowhere

Congratulations, Dave! Did you teach that young'un to juggle yet?

Beth

StupidlyBrave 

Or have two more and juggle the bunch. Now that'd be something to see!

Congrats!

JugglerDave

Actually I've got the cutest picture of him juggling when he was about a week home. True, he's lying on his back and the juggling balls are strategically placed around him, but still very cute!

RoadToNowhere

Dave, you mention a photo yet do not post it?? Not fair.

Come on, cough it up or no Turkey Hill ice cream for you.

Beth

BikeWNC

Will it rain this year? Will I keep the rubber side down if I ride? So much to consider.

JugglerDave

well, for Ice cream.... pic attached

RoadToNowhere

OMG Dave, that is hilarious. . . .

Thanks for the morning laugh - and even before I had my coffee!

Beth

RoadToNowhere

#1. We hope not. But this year if rain is predicted, I'm happy to roll out earlier, faster, with few stops to avoid it!

#2. Absolutely. We will allow no interlopers into a paceline

Beth

Grasschopper

Man that sucked last year...mental note, when the paceline catches a solo rider blow right on by don't get on his wheel.

Beth 2 questions...when you coming up to ride in my neck of the woods? What bike should I get Ana? I am thinking about a Fierte Steel or a Ruby...anything else you would look at?

RoadToNowhere

Hiya, G -

I'd love to ride up there - got any ideas?

So you're getting some company on the road - woohoooo! While I don't know what kind of riding she's going to want to do, my basic thoughts are these:

- I love my Cannondale - aluminum frame, with a 105 triple (gasp!) A great first serious road bike, it's snappy, stiff and responsive - and a good climber with the triple. Lots of options to spin up a climb or hang onto the 52 and hammer away. The downsides: on long rides (60 + ), it loses the comfort factor - even with a good fit. It can be a harsh ride. Also, the triple is a little temperamental. Too much shifting...too much skipping...and it's been tough to keep it well-adjusted. This bike will be my short-distance/rain/hammerfest bike.

- Then there's my new Serotta CDA. I really love this bike. Steel frame, carbon front fork and seat stay, seat post, handlebars - and an Ultegra compact double. Beautiful . . . it's a smooth ride - 71 miles in the wind a couple of weeks ago, it was comfortable the whole ride. No "beaten up" feeling in the upper body. It fits like a glove, too . . . and the compact is the way to go. I'm not missing the triple (except I miss the 52 when I've spun out the 50 on a downhill - some of us need to keep the power on in the downhills to keep up with you mighty powerhouse types)!

Hope this helps! Get her a good professional fit done - worth every penny.

Beth

Grasschopper

Ahh Beth finally got a new bike...congradulations. What cassette are you running? I see that Specialized is selling the Ruby with a Shimano drivetrain but with a SRAM cassette that is 11-28...so you get that 50x11 for the top end and 34x28 for some low down goodness.

aqua4her

This one will be my first!

rizz

I have no idea what you are talking about. Is such a thing even possible?

Notes to self: 1. Beth can spin out a 50x11 combo. 2. Draft behind Beth.

See y'all in Lancaster.