[RBW] Re: Dandy Time for Dandy Cyclists

2009-11-30 Thread Esteban
If any of you are close to San Diego, we've indeed scheduled a ride: http://veloflaneur.wordpress.com/2009/11/29/san-diego-tweed-ride-forthcoming/ http://www.velocult.com/index.php/blog/post/san_diegos_first_annual_tweed_ride/ Alas, I'll be on my Raleigh Sports... but there are plenty of Riv rid

[RBW] Re: Dandy Time for Dandy Cyclists

2009-11-17 Thread Bob
I have very occasionally found myself cycling in a suit--I was once mistaken for a missionary while doing so. Most people in the U.S. don't ride bicycles while wearing suits and dresses, but the Copenhagenites have shown us the way on that. -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: Dandy Time for Dandy Cyclists

2009-11-17 Thread EricP
Three speed. Then again, that's a bias. Since all my riding (such as it was) in San Diego was on a 3 speed. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Nov 16, 2:19�pm, Esteban wrote: > I'm part of a group that's helping plan the San Diego ride. �Hopefully > it will be over-the-top fun. �Can't decide wether t

[RBW] Re: Dandy Time for Dandy Cyclists

2009-11-16 Thread Andy.M
"Can't decide wether to ride the francophilic  Protovelo or my old Raleigh 3 speed." THREE SPEED!!! I'm just finishing up converting my old Schwinn 3 speed to a 650b 3 speed. I can't wait to get back on this thing! I believe the saying goes "Three is all you need" :) -Andy --~--~-~-

[RBW] Re: Dandy Time for Dandy Cyclists

2009-11-16 Thread Bill M.
NPR story: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2009/11/spandex_some_prefer_tweed.html Audio at|: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120470684 Michelle Obama shook hands with some of the DC tweed riders! Where was Maria Shriver when the Sacto riders came to the capitol? :( Bi

[RBW] Re: Dandy Time for Dandy Cyclists

2009-11-16 Thread Esteban
If only Fonzie jumped the shark in Harris Tweed rather than his leather jacket. On Nov 16, 2:10 pm, Mojo wrote: > There is a Tweed Ride report this Monday evening on NPR's All Things > Considered > > On Nov 16, 8:09 am, Bob wrote: > > > > > Bodes well for Mr. Petersen's business: > > >http://bi

[RBW] Re: Dandy Time for Dandy Cyclists

2009-11-16 Thread Mojo
There is a Tweed Ride report this Monday evening on NPR's All Things Considered On Nov 16, 8:09 am, Bob wrote: > Bodes well for Mr. Petersen's business: > > http://bit.ly/2r8us3 > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Dandy Time for Dandy Cyclists

2009-11-16 Thread Esteban
> Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:19:56 -0800 (PST) > > To: RBW Owners Bunch > > Subject: [RBW] Re: Dandy Time for Dandy Cyclists > > > I'm part of a group that's helping plan the San Diego ride.  Hopefully > > it will be over-the-top fun.  Can't decide we

[RBW] Re: Dandy Time for Dandy Cyclists

2009-11-16 Thread Dustin Sharp
Tweed = 3 speed Beret and mime face paint = protovelo > From: Esteban > Reply-To: > Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:19:56 -0800 (PST) > To: RBW Owners Bunch > Subject: [RBW] Re: Dandy Time for Dandy Cyclists > > > I'm part of a group that's helping plan the Sa

[RBW] Re: Dandy Time for Dandy Cyclists

2009-11-16 Thread Esteban
I'm part of a group that's helping plan the San Diego ride. Hopefully it will be over-the-top fun. Can't decide wether to ride the francophilic Protovelo or my old Raleigh 3 speed. Esteban San Diego, Calif. On Nov 16, 11:26 am, EcoVelo wrote: > We attended a Tweed Ride in Sacramento recently

[RBW] Re: Dandy Time for Dandy Cyclists

2009-11-16 Thread EcoVelo
We attended a Tweed Ride in Sacramento recently. The ride leaders were on a pair of Quickbeams, with a number of other Rivs in attendance as well. http://www.ecovelo.info/2009/11/08/sacramento-tweed-ride/ Alan On Nov 16, 7:09 am, Bob wrote: > Bodes well for Mr. Petersen's business: > > http://