[RBW] Re: Getting Ready for Spring/summer

2011-04-01 Thread Kelly Sleeper
Bill, I didn't say it was all or nothing. Note: i can read about and talk about speed and peformance all over the internet. If I was going for performance riding/racing style of riding it wouldn't be a Rivendell anyway. Point is this type of riding has been a joy and revelation beyond what i d

RE: [RBW] Re: Getting Ready for Spring/summer

2011-03-30 Thread Kelly Sleeper
Defensive much.. too funny From: rbw-owners- bu...@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Bill M. Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2011 8:14 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Re: Getting Ready for Spring/summer I don't think it has to be either/or. I enjo

[RBW] Re: Getting Ready for Spring/summer

2011-03-30 Thread Bill M.
I don't think it has to be either/or. I enjoy all sorts of riding. Fast pacelines are fun, but they are a lot less fun on the wrong bike. So, I have a Calfee with lightweight wheels, 25 mm tires, Speedplay pedals and a minimal seat bag for riding with the local club. It's a nice bike and doesn't

[RBW] Re: Getting Ready for Spring/summer

2011-03-30 Thread Montclair BobbyB
Kelly: Bring that vibe to Riv Rally East, man!! We're just over 5 weeks away!!! As I used to say when I lived in Boston, I'm wicked excited BB On Mar 30, 1:03 am, Kelly Sleeper wrote: > Well the winter testing and riding has been spectacular for me.  The change > from challenge/workout/fa

[RBW] Re: Getting Ready for Spring/summer

2011-03-30 Thread William
Speaking of smiles on a ride: It is Spring like in the extreme here in the East Bay Hills. Such a beautiful morning. The biggest smile was from the wild turkeys. I must have seen 30 of them. The males had their tails flaring, positively strutting with their bright blue heads. They are ready t

[RBW] Re: Getting Ready for Spring/summer

2011-03-30 Thread Pondero
I'll always enjoy it when Kelly gets wound-up like that. I gave up my fine custom ti race bike, and training/racing aspirations, for something a lot more fun. Most Saturday mornings, on my country bike, I feel just like he sounds. So, me too, Kelly. -- You received this message because you are