t;
> Kip,
> There are a few of us down here in Denver. I know that is not ideal, but
> we’re out here.
>
> Best,
> James Gardner Davis
> Denver “The Queen City of the Plains”
>
> On Sat, Apr 4, 2020 at 6:53 PM Kip Otteson > wrote:
>
>> I’m moving to Loveland and
! I don't
know when this is going to be over, but I'm ready for some fun summer rides.
On Saturday, April 4, 2020 at 6:53:54 PM UTC-6, Kip Otteson wrote:
>
> I’m moving to Loveland and I know it’s not the right time for group rides
> but was wondering if there are any Owners in
I’m moving to Loveland and I know it’s not the right time for group rides but
was wondering if there are any Owners in this area?
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We looked at almost that same route. I am a little freaked about the
traffic, but I do feel that if we are spooked too often we can figure out
another option. That's the trouble with kids. I want them to have
adventures but I also want them to be alive! So far they are alive, but I
hate to
Sounds wonderful! We did Ireland in 98 and it was the same for us. Sooo
nice!
On Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at 9:10:47 AM UTC-6, Clayton wrote:
>
> I did a three week tour of the Canadian Islands around Victoria island on
> the west coast. I really enjoyed it. No litter, nice people, great scen
e would be very interested to read
> reports and see photos of your family cycling vacation.
>
> I hope it goes well.
>
> On Sun, Oct 7, 2018 at 5:57 PM Kip Otteson > wrote:
>
>> My wife requested that we do a bike tour this upcoming summer. This is a
>> pretty ra
I agree, Patrick. I think that it would be nice to mix it up and get off
the beaten path. We are going to be open varying which route we take. If
the traffic gets too crazy we can definitely switch it up. I know what you
mean about being spoiled. I'm in Colorado too. I live off of Highway 7
Thanks, Shawn! I'll be sure to look this up.
On Monday, October 8, 2018 at 1:53:12 PM UTC-6, Shawn Granton wrote:
>
> On Sunday, October 7, 2018 at 7:52:54 PM UTC-7, dougP wrote:
>>
>> A complimentary resource to the ACA maps is Bicycling the Pacific Coast
>> by Vicki Spring & Tom Kirkendell (Th
.
> Lower traffic, less development and, well-I'm more of a mountain view guy
> than an ocean view guy but that's just me...
>
> Good luck, Steve
>
> On Sunday, October 7, 2018 at 7:57:13 PM UTC-4, Kip Otteson wrote:
>>
>> My wife requested that we do a bi
Cool, Matt! I'll check that out for sure.
On Monday, October 8, 2018 at 9:00:29 AM UTC-6, Matt C. wrote:
>
> Kip,
>
> May I recommend this podcast on bike touring the Pacific Coast:
>
> https://castbox.fm/vb/3096376
>
> Also, he has other episodes that discuss different sections he has done
> th
The
> ACA maps also have good info on services.
>
> We live in Orange County & could possibly help out, although we have no
> travel plans that far off. Contact me directly if you want to discuss in
> detail.
>
> Doug Peterson
>
> On Sunday, October 7, 2018 a
amount of info
> about the route, services, etc.
>
> https://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/page/?o=1mr&page_id=550960&v=AV
>
> Steve
> Plymouth, NH
>
>
> On Sun, Oct 7, 2018 at 7:57 PM Kip Otteson > wrote:
>
>> My wife requested that we do a bike tour this
My wife requested that we do a bike tour this upcoming summer. This is a
pretty rare request and when she mentioned it I jumped at the chance. I'm
planning on riding the Pacific Coast route as laid out by Adventure
Cycling. We are not doing the whole trip, but are going to be riding from
Sou
visit Chiang Mai and you have a place to stay with us.
Kip Otteson
Chiang Mai, Thailand
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for a while. Still hoping to see you here in OC someday.
>
> dougP
>
> On Thursday, April 24, 2014 8:51:05 PM UTC-7, Kip Otteson wrote:
>
>> Hey, guys. Thanks again for helping out the student Kan kyi that I wrote
>> about earlier. He is enrolled in the UBI course for
e's a link to a
video of the first race.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vp6dLjKwheU&feature=youtu.be
If you see a fat beardy guy on a tandem with a cute little girl that's me
and my daughter.
Thanks again.
Kip Otteson
Chiang Mai, Thailand
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My wife has that same frame. I got it in 1998 or so complete from
Rivendell, if memory serves. It's shakedown was a tour of Ireland.
Excellent bike and the ride is superb. She won't let me change a thing
about it and as long as she's happy riding, I won't.
On Sunday, March 9, 2014 6:23:45
hristopher Chen wrote:
>
> My Family is from Burma. I can put him up.
>
> We can make Shan-style "Tofu".
>
> cc
>
>
> On Wed, Mar 5, 2014 at 7:37 PM, Kip Otteson
> > wrote:
>
>> Hello from Thailand. I'm currently helping a student look
yi wants to work out some kind of rent payment.
(He'll soon have crazy bike skills!) He'll come to Portland with his Surly
LHT and get to work. Two other list guys can vouch for him, Earl Grey
(Gernot Huber) and Paul Y.
Thanks for the time.
Kip Otteson
Chiang Mai, Thailand
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I'm going to be doing one of these rides with you in a couple of falls.
I'll be on sabbatical in a couple of years and the plan is to ride in
Colorado as much as I can before it's too snowy. I'm homesick! Thailand
is great but the sky in those pics kills me!
Kip Otteson
t you could maneuver out of your way. When you're
> done, just velcro the floor back in.
>
> It might be worth a try. :-)
>
>
> On Tuesday, September 24, 2013 2:20:55 PM UTC-7, Kip Otteson wrote:
>>
>> Thanks, Tom. I was afraid of that type of inconvenience. I appre
ck. Once
>> tightened, I've never had to tighten them on a trip, but they all easily
>> come off. I don't know, but imagine the irish straps are easier than zip
>> ties.
>>
>> Enjoy your family trips!
>>
>> With abandon,
>> Patrick
>>
Thanks, Tom. I was afraid of that type of inconvenience. I appreciate the
post and info. Yes, I need to post photos. Now if only I can find a
camera and keep it charged! The bane of my life.
On Tuesday, September 24, 2013 7:30:49 PM UTC+7, Tom Harrop wrote:
>
> Hi Kip,
>
> I haven't tried
he wife and six year old with be on a tandem and my
10 year old is on his own bike with panniers. My wife has enough on her
plate just negotiating the youngster and her reluctant pedaling without
bothering with luggage.
Kip Otteson
Chiang Mai, Thailand
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really push my risk
> factor. I'll need to evaluate what makes sense. Thanks for getting to play
> with the idea!
>
> Any other Coloradans interested in something?
>
> With abandon,
> Patrick
>
> On Friday, July 26, 2013 12:53:59 PM UTC-6, Kip Otteson wrote:
>>
>
Hey, Patrick, I don't know about being near section 3. We are just below
Kenosha Pass in the valley. I think it'd work out pretty well.
I have a family too and we have plenty of room. I loved your post about
touring with your daughter. We tour with our family in Thailand. I'll try
to post
hat's the best time of the year
to see the color changing in the aspen groves right by the house. Thanks
again for being an inspiring group of folks.
Kip Otteson
Chiang Mai, Thailand and currently Jefferson, CO (our number is
719-836-7272) email is very spotty in the sticks.
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fe and kid have
one too and they don't complain either.
On Tuesday, September 4, 2012 5:22:50 AM UTC+7, Kip Otteson wrote:
>
> I had a student comment about bike helmets and he told me that he didn't
> like all the helmets that looked like coral on people's heads. I don&#x
I had a student comment about bike helmets and he told me that he didn't
like all the helmets that looked like coral on people's heads. I don't
really like them either and this summer I bought a new helmet and I'm very
pleased with it. It's a Bern Watts and it is a much more substantial
helme
rience with the Sackville panniers on an R14? Is
that enough rack to support them?
Thanks.
Kip Otteson
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Excellent post. Nothing better than "non-epic" family day rides. I think
riding with the kids always creates some epic moments. Inspirational.
On Monday, August 20, 2012 10:47:27 PM UTC+7, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote:
>
> The wife, kids and I spent the last week tooling around Seattle. We took
Hey, I just wanted to get this off my chest regarding The Long Walk. The
reason I'm writing this here is because Riv sells the book and I feel like
this is my peer group and we share the same interests. For those of you
that don't know The Long Walk is a book written by a guy that escaped a
S
Patrick, the girl on the big dummy is my little girl, Kami! She is
the best!
Kip Otteson
On Oct 24, 9:52 pm, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
> Four Rivs, six top tubes! I like the photo of the little girl with her bike
> at the tail end of the Big Dummy.
>
>
>
>
>
> On Mon, Oct 2
Great trip, Gernot. Thanks for putting up the pics. Whenever I do
one of these things I always think, "Why don't I do this more often?"
Let's do it again soon.
Got to say that the Hennessey Hammock is excellent for jungle
camping. No mozzie bites at all!
Kip
On Oct 24, 5:43 pm, Earl Grey wro
anks for your insight and opinions.
Kip Otteson
Chiang Mai, Thailand
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Are they small larges? You know what I mean?
On Jan 21, 11:18 am, Clayton Scott wrote:
> All are mens size large.On Thu, Jan 20, 2011 at 8:17 PM, Clayton Scott
> wrote:
> > Hi All,
>
> > Have 3 Portland/Oregon Cyclewear jerseys for sale. All of them in top
> > shape. No holes. Tried on once.
>
d properly.
BTW - I thought that if I was going to get the frame fixed I'd be
looking at sending it to Bilenky Bike Works and getting S and S
couplers fitted for a more travel friendly machine. Anybody out there
experienced converting a frame to a travel bike?
Kip Otteson
Chiang Mai, Th
Wow, that is such a nice looking bike. No way could I restrain
myself.
On Sep 14, 11:41 pm, Jeff wrote:
> Mark at RBW just sent me these pictures of my new frame, just in from
> JB's paint shop. It's shipping to Austin today. The frame is set up
> for Paul Racers and a VO rando rack. The colo
I love my Bombadil's versatility. I don't know how a do-all bike
should feel but this one can ride the trails and the street
seamlessly. I don't think I'll be hucking rock gardens as I did with
the knobbies and no fenders, but this setup still will allow me to
ride some reasonable dirt. I really
Nice video. I like the shots of looking down at the bullmoose bars
and your shifting setup. I'd like to do that someday to my Bomba.
Recently I put an R14 on the front and a Nitto Big Rear on the rear.
It is looking more like an expedition tourer all the time. I also put
on some VO stainless fen
We have a Bobike Maxi on our Yuba and it works very well for our
nearly 3 year old. I'd recommend it. I had a bamboo basket thing on
the back for a while and I thought it was a steal at 3 bucks. My wife
was riding behind me and she started screaming at me to stop because
my daughter was standing
Sold and thanks for the interest.
Kip
On Mar 17, 2:52 pm, Kip Otteson wrote:
> A little slow on the uptake todayhome sick. I'd like to cover the
> cost of the hi rider or come close to it. The rack was 300 bucks and
> I'd take 175 with the light rack. Maybe a lil'
A little slow on the uptake todayhome sick. I'd like to cover the
cost of the hi rider or come close to it. The rack was 300 bucks and
I'd take 175 with the light rack. Maybe a lil' less.
On Mar 17, 2:47 pm, Kip Otteson wrote:
> I'm looking to trade in the Pass an
ldn't be able to ship it until this summer when I come
home to Colorado in July but I will bring it home from Thailand if
someone is interested. It was new last year and is a MUSA, Bay Area
product all the way. It's the large size and would work on a 650/700
frame.
Cheers.
Kip O
gear but if I wanted a label I should have called
myself a "driver."
I feel like a real cyclist now as I get places on my bike under my own
power. No car with a roof rack. No car.
Kip Otteson
Chiang Mai, Thailand
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> Amazing that merkins, at least in this string, are not OT. Good work.
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let you know.
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Just set up the Bombadil for a road tour. I took off the Pacenti
Quasi Motos and put on the Col de La Vies. I put the fenders back on
and also the Pass and Stow rack with basket. The large Sackville does
fit perfectly and is extremely functional. I love the Noodles with
thumbies and interrupter
I think I've finally just admitted to myself that I like drops
better. I have two stache bars in my garage testifying to this fact.
With the drops the Bomba is the most comfortable bike I've ever
ridden. I finally have some pics here of the new bar set-up.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kimpanzee/
7;t create outsiders but welcomes newcomers.
The bars felt wonderful on the ride home. Shifting reminded me of my
early mountain bike days, and the interrupter levers did the job. I
feel like the bike was made for fat tires and drops.
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you up for the night, etc. This is a similar set-up
for folks on bicycle tours. The numbers of members in distant
countries is incredible. If you are planning a tour it's worth your
while.
Cheers.
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I have one of those! It looks like a joke (to an American) but it
really works. When I first used it I didn't have fenders. I found
out quickly that it's a mud trap without them. With fenders it's a
very functional piece of clothing. In the rainy season in Thailand I
always have mine rolled up
hat works the more she'll ride.
Thanks.
Kip Otteson
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Hey, Doug. They were shuttled to the top and the Bomba did climb like
a goat compared to the suspension bikes. I had a lot of time to check
out the others bikes and the pogoing action of a rear suspension bike
is something to behold. I know that there are claims that they are
just as efficient a
that took place earlier in the week. I carried most of
the gear and the bike rode beautifully then, as well. This bike
really undercuts expectations and I dig that.
Anyone that wants to ride in Chiang Mai or stay at my house and travel
from here is welcome. You won't be disappointed.
Kip
ginal and better
> equipped. I wish it was (more) compatible with Xtracycle stuff...
>
> Doug
>
>
>
> On Tuesday, December 15, 2009, Kip Otteson wrote:
> > This post is only for those who get excited by using bikes as trucks
> > or SUVs. I love this bike. The Yuba M
This post is only for those who get excited by using bikes as trucks
or SUVs. I love this bike. The Yuba Mundo is a wonderful machine for
anyone with a grand laying around. The Riv connection are the John's
Irish Straps holding stuff down. (I love those things.)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/39
Sign me up for a Simpleone. I LOVE my Bombadil but I'm looking for
something really simple to have for the town. Like always I wait to
see the colors they choose. Always tasteful, but I'm still a sucker
for the Saluki butterscotch color.
Kip Otteson
On Nov 28, 9:49 pm, Mike wro
I'm getting a Yuba Mundo bike and I'd like to put some cork grips on
it. Is there any glue that anybody really recommends for this job?
I'll put some pics up when the bike is done.
Thanks.
Kip Otteson
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I don't know what it is but most likely I'll have to convince my wife
1.) I need one and 2.) we have the money.
On Oct 24, 10:00 am, Bill Connell wrote:
> On Fri, Oct 23, 2009 at 9:42 PM, Weird Harold wrote:
>
> > I was reading an interview with Grant on Bike Radar and saw this:
>
> > "There ar
r the MUSAs but nothing too long. I'm just
wondering if anybody has had success with the wool. I'm looking for
other hot weather options.
Thanks.
Kip Otteson
Chiang Mai, Thailand
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> times on myBombadilsince I got it.
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> On Oct 15, 1:33 pm, Bruce wrote:
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>
>
> > Would love to see some pics of your Doi Kham adventure rides. It's good to
> > hear that yet another RBW design works well in both its intended and o
Great, Brad. We live in Rocker 7 which is right by you. I'll
definitely let you know when the time approaches. I'm going to be
stateside in June but getting back to Colorado in the first part of
July. I'd love to do some riding and camping.
Thanks again for the response.
Kip
On Oct 17, 12:4
close to a Mt Bike as I will likely ever get.
>
> Marty
>
> On Oct 16, 11:24 am, Kip Otteson wrote:
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>
>
> > Does anyone have a first generation Rivendell Mountain Bike? I'm
> > talking about the bike in the 1994 catalogue that had drop bars. That
o national forest and the Colorado Trail by Kenosha Pass
and am always able to put people up in July. (Currently in Thailand
for the school year.)
It seems like most of the folks in this group are in California. I
think I'm the only guy without full suspension in Colorado sometimes.
Cheer
Paul thumbies. I
love how the bike rides on the Colorado Trail. The only complaint is
that I stay out too long and my wife gives me heck for it.
Cheers.
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