Rally Update for Wednesday: I contacted Wellsboro PA local Bill Yacovissi, (who as you know created the PineCreekBikeRides web site), asking him for an update on the dirt road conditions, and to assess the Stony Fork stream crossing, which is featured on the Wellsboro Loop (Saturday's ride). He indicated the roads are in good shape (not muddy), but maybe a few rough spots in places. The stream crossing at Stony Fork Rd is not so deep as it is wide (and cold), according to Bill. In fact, he suggested we consider an alternate variation of this route (he and I are discussing options). This may potentially extend the length of Saturday's ride, but we will first poll the group to make sure ALL are comfortable with the route that we select.
Bill would also like to join us on Saturday's ride, but said he's concerned he may feel out of place; first of all, not riding a Riv, and then something about his age, being 64 years old... I assured him he needn't be the slightest bit concerned; first, given that he rides these roads (some with 1000 foot climbs) on a Trek 700 at age 64, I assured him he'd have zero problem keeping up, and that he would be MOST WELCOME among this group... Besides, I'm guessing Bill won't be the eldest amongst this group, correct? I'm grateful to have Bill joining us for Saturday's ride, and I'm sure with his guidance we'll find a nice route to compensate for the Stony Fork detour. Peace, BB On May 3, 11:49 am, Bruce Oppenheim <br...@ohiotravelbag.com> wrote: > Rick and I are in... we are also staying at Sherwood. > Regards, > Bruce > > On May 2, 11:46 pm, Montclair BobbyB <montclairbob...@gmail.com> > wrote: > > > > > Attention Riv Rally East Riders: > > > The Wellsboro PA weather forecast for the coming weekend (as of Monday > > evening) indicates a 30% chance of rain. > > According to my math, that translates to a 70% chance of NO RAIN... So > > as of this moment Riv Rally East is ON!!!! > > > Please confirm if you will be joining us; otherwise please don't > > forget to cancel your reservation. > > > The schedule: > > > I will arrive Friday evening (exact time TBD; aiming for around dinner > > time). I am staying at the Sherwood Motel. > > My cell is (908) 303-6887 > > > SAT AM - Assemble at Wellsboro Village Green at 8 AM. We will depart > > shortly thereafter. Our Saturday route will feature the 44 mile > > Wellsboro Route, which takes us down through the Pine Creek Gorge. > > (see > > link:http://pinecreekbikerides.com/Bike%20Rides/Wellsboro%20Loop/Wellsboro...). > > > Sunday - Riders' choice: There are several great rides in the area > > (see web site -http://pinecreekbikerides.com), I thought we'd allow > > group consensus to determine the route; otherwise I might recommend > > one of the Colton Point loops (since these provide options for those > > who need to leave earlier on Sunday to travel home). Personally I > > plan to depart for home in the early afternoon, so I hope to get in a > > 4-5 hour ride in the morning. > > > I plan to bring light rain gear, but rain or shine, I am REALLY > > looking forward to this weekend; I hope you are too. I am trying to > > contact local rider Bill Yacovissi, who hopefully can give us an idea > > of the dirt road conditions. > > > For those planning to arrive on Friday, if you would like to meet on > > Friday evening, give a call or send a text once you arrive... I will > > try to stick to my self-imposed curfew of 11 PM. > > > Hope to see you at the Rally!!! > > > Bobby B > > > On May 2, 2:52 pm, Steve Palincsar <palin...@his.com> wrote: > > > > On Mon, 2011-05-02 at 07:37 -0700, Bruce O. wrote: > > > > Hi Bob, > > > > > What is the status on the ride? My buddy (Rick) and I are still > > > > planning to come. > > > > > As of today (Mon) looks like (rain) ... Sat. 30%, Sun. 40%. > > > > > Also - if the ride is on, do you have a schedule of the events? > > > > The status of the rally is getting very close to a critical, have to > > > know RIGHT NOW question. If it's going to be postponed, hotel > > > reservations will have to be canceled, and that requires lead time.- Hide > > > quoted text - > > > - Show quoted text - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
