Re: [RBW] SF Randonneurs Populaire this Saturday

2012-03-30 Thread William
Here's the GoPro base that I fashioned tonight. I think it looks good to Go(Pro)! http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/6885041140/in/photostream On Friday, March 30, 2012 9:42:29 AM UTC-7, William wrote: > > I'm going to spend the evening fashioning a mounting plate for my old > GoPro.

Re: [RBW] SF Randonneurs Populaire this Saturday

2012-03-30 Thread William
I'm going to spend the evening fashioning a mounting plate for my old GoPro. It's submersible, but I've never actually mounted it to a bike. It'll be epic On Friday, March 30, 2012 5:49:43 AM UTC-7, JimD wrote: > > Of course the young fellow doesn't mention if he had lights. > I'd bet not. > …

Re: [RBW] SF Randonneurs Populaire this Saturday

2012-03-30 Thread jimD
Of course the young fellow doesn't mention if he had lights. I'd bet not. …hopefully the parents weren't informed that the root cause for this mis-adventure was Mr. Acosta's 'Venturing' influence? I'm certain your ride on Saturday won't be a mis-adventure. Does your camera work in the rain? Cause

Re: [RBW] SF Randonneurs Populaire this Saturday

2012-03-29 Thread jimD
Manny, As I read the weather forecast I'd say Splats and fenders may be in order. Have fun. Have you dragooned any of your students into this? ;>) JimD On Mar 29, 2012, at 12:10 PM, Manuel Acosta wrote: > Having been inspired by many people on the forum to ride a Randonneur > event, I'm plannin

Re: [RBW] SF Randonneurs Populaire this Saturday

2012-03-29 Thread Ray Shine
Bring a rain coat and dry clothes: http://www.weather.com/weather/weekend/USCA0887 From: Manuel Acosta To: RBW Owners Bunch Sent: Thu, March 29, 2012 12:10:06 PM Subject: [RBW] SF Randonneurs Populaire this Saturday Having been inspired by many people on

Re: [RBW] SF Randonneurs Populaire this Saturday

2012-03-29 Thread Lee Chae
Hi Manny. If you are used to doing 40-mile-plus-type rides, then you have nothing to worry about. Just wear what you normally wear and ride like you normally ride. Eat what you normally eat. To add on to Esteban's advice, also bring a plastic sandwich bag to hold your brevet card, receipts, and the

[RBW] SF Randonneurs Populaire this Saturday

2012-03-29 Thread Manuel Acosta
Having been inspired by many people on the forum to ride a Randonneur event, I'm planning to ride the populaire this Saturday. Anyone else going? Any advice for someone who hasn't ridden a Randonneur event before? I'm still kinda worried about the control cards and what not. More importantly what d