Re: [RBW] Homer goes to France to ride Paris Brest Paris - a ride report

2015-09-02 Thread 'Tim' via RBW Owners Bunch
I had pizza twice in France, once in Loudeac, on the way into the control on the way back from Brest, and once in Villaines, after my DNF. Both of them were delicious, starvation and fatigue notwithstanding. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Own

Re: [RBW] Homer goes to France to ride Paris Brest Paris - a ride report

2015-09-02 Thread Iron Rider
The Pizza I had in Brest was basic take out pizza - medium crust, fresh toppings. I don't think it was particularly "french" as much as it was fast food. On Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at 10:04:39 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Congratulations, and thanks for this descriptively (objects and

Re: [RBW] Homer goes to France to ride Paris Brest Paris - a ride report

2015-09-01 Thread Patrick Moore
Congratulations, and thanks for this descriptively (objects and subject) fine report. What is French pizza like? I recall Quebec (Ville de) pizza 30+ years ago: rather bland. On Mon, Aug 31, 2015 at 3:35 PM, Iron Rider <1000...@gmail.com> wrote: > > For those who may be interested: > > > http://

Re: [RBW] Homer goes to France to ride Paris Brest Paris - a ride report

2015-09-01 Thread Eunice Chang
He's right. The art of photography is more all about what to look for than it is about equipment. All the more kudos, though, for being able to take such lovely photos (and remember the stories!) on such a long and grueling ride. -E. On Tue, Sep 1, 2015 at 5:37 PM, Iron Rider <1000...@gmail.com

[RBW] Homer goes to France to ride Paris Brest Paris - a ride report

2015-09-01 Thread Iron Rider
I take pictures with a Panasonic lumix point and shoot camera while riding. After 5 years of practice I kind know where and how to point the camera to get a shot. The rest is figuring out which shots to share. Take lots of pictures but only share the good ones. -- You received this message bec

[RBW] Homer goes to France to ride Paris Brest Paris - a ride report

2015-09-01 Thread Dennis Hogan
Great description but how do you ride, do controls, eat and sleep and still get the pics? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+u

Re: [RBW] Homer goes to France to ride Paris Brest Paris - a ride report

2015-08-31 Thread Lungimsam
Coasting uphill outside of Mamers?!?! I asked my local Rando club if anyone noticed it. Will report back if any did. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an em

Re: [RBW] Homer goes to France to ride Paris Brest Paris - a ride report

2015-08-31 Thread cyclotourist
Just awesome to read! On Mon, Aug 31, 2015 at 2:35 PM, Iron Rider <1000...@gmail.com> wrote: > > For those who may be interested: > > > http://eprider.blogspot.com/2015/08/living-dream-one-account-of-paris-brest.html > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Grou

[RBW] Homer goes to France to ride Paris Brest Paris - a ride report

2015-08-31 Thread Iron Rider
For those who may be interested: http://eprider.blogspot.com/2015/08/living-dream-one-account-of-paris-brest.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an ema