Re: [RBW] Re: Let's see the best of your 2015

2016-01-14 Thread Hugh Smitham
Well I must say a boat load of inspiring images. Thanks to all for sharing and have a great 2016. Hopeful to see some of you out and about. ~Hugh ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipeedemusings.com/ On Wed, Jan 1

Re: [RBW] Re: Let's see the best of your 2015

2016-01-13 Thread Hugh Smitham
Hi Tim, Yeah rub it in. We know you PDXers have it made! Love the images of Hood. And I'd love to know/ see the Barlow route you took. Thanks for the images, it definitely looked like a good year. Have an equally if not better '16. Tail Winds, ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep you

Re: [RBW] Re: Let's see the best of your 2015

2016-01-13 Thread Hugh Smitham
Hi Drew, Well I've been meaning to rectify the riding alone part :) My first question is, where the heck is that magical waterfall location? I so want to swim there. Great images, love the coast tour one's. Here's to us getting in a ride together soon, maybe a Riv ride of DTLA? There is a LA do

Re: [RBW] Re: Let's see the best of your 2015

2016-01-13 Thread Hugh Smitham
Hey Eric, I went back to look at the video and don't see it?? ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipeedemusings.com/ On Mon, Jan 11, 2016 at 2:04 PM, EGNolan wrote: > My best: https://www.flickr.com/photos/ericgno

Re: [RBW] Re: Let's see the best of your 2015

2016-01-13 Thread Hugh Smitham
Thanks Erl others in the past have made this suggestion in the past and I always enjoyed seeing other's great experiences from on and off the saddle. Gotta say Acadia National Park looks amazing! I've seen pictures before and have always wanted to visit Maine. Great seeing you and the boys out on

Re: [RBW] Re: Let's see the best of your 2015

2016-01-12 Thread Hugh Smitham
Nice Edwin, tour, Clem for your Son and family ride with pizza always a winner! I like the one Son's style dressed up with Chuck's. Looks like a great year. Tail Winds, ~Hugh On Jan 12, 2016 3:57 PM, "Edwin W" wrote: > > I've got 11 for 2015 > https://www.flickr.com/photos/90785999@N06/albums/7

Re: [RBW] Re: Let's see the best of your 2015

2016-01-12 Thread Hugh Smitham
Jon, I like how you do coffee outside! And Colorado is on my short list to visit. I was happy to see you and Brad connect for some rides. Happy 2016 my friend. Tail Winds, ~Hugh On Jan 12, 2016 2:39 PM, "Jon Dukeman in the foothills of Colorado" < row.n.2nowh...@gmail.com> wrote: > > My first

Re: [RBW] Re: Let's see the best of your 2015

2016-01-12 Thread Hugh Smitham
Clayton, Sounds like an excellent trip. Can you explain the interesting kickstand? Looks like a good stabilizer pad you added. Thanks for the share. How awesome to have a bike tour with your son. Here's to more great memories in '16 Tail Winds, ~Hugh On Jan 12, 2016 2:01 PM, "'Clayton' via RBW

Re: [RBW] Re: Let's see the best of your 2015

2016-01-12 Thread Hugh Smitham
Paul, I remember that image above it all on the RSR. There are a few folks I follow on Flickr from the other shore and your escapades always make me want to ride Virginia. You know I love your Homer that color! Hope to see you this March. Have a great '16 Tail Winds, ~Hugh On Jan 12, 2016 12:45

Re: [RBW] Re: Let's see the best of your 2015

2016-01-12 Thread Hugh Smitham
Brian, As always great documentation of your OOB adventure and daily Seattle commute. Looking to '16 and your pictures & insights. Tail Winds, ~Hugh On Jan 12, 2016 8:30 AM, "stonehog" wrote: > Here are my faves from 2015. Thanks for all the inspiration, folks! > > https://flic.kr/s/aHskpctbA

Re: [RBW] Re: Let's see the best of your 2015

2016-01-12 Thread Hugh Smitham
Rob, Very nice set! You live in a great area for riding in stunning natural beauty. Great pic of you and daughter having fun and love the different rides you have. Have a great '16 Tail Winds, ~Hugh On Jan 11, 2016 7:39 PM, "rob markwardt" wrote: > I thought I'd already done this but turns ou

Re: [RBW] Re: Let's see the best of your 2015

2016-01-11 Thread James Chang
Damn Mark, stellar photos. I also follow you on Instagram and enjoy your posts very much. On Tue, Jan 12, 2016 at 3:40 AM, Mark Reimer wrote: > Great idea, here's mine! > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/theworldisours/albums/72157663447866785 > > I included a brief description of each photo in

Re: [RBW] Re: Let's see the best of your 2015

2016-01-11 Thread James Chang
Thanks Hugh. I've been here for the past 18 years. Originally from Walnut Creek. Any of RBW owners bunch ever travel to my part of the world do not hesitate to look me up for a ride with the locals. Taipei has some incredible roads and guaranteed great rides. James On Tue, Jan 12, 2016 at 1:32

Re: [RBW] Re: Let's see the best of your 2015

2016-01-11 Thread Hugh Smitham
Thanks Eric, Flickr is wonky on my phone so I'll watch the video on my home computer later. Thanks for sharing. Stay dry my friend. Tail Winds, ~Hugh On Jan 11, 2016 2:04 PM, "EGNolan" wrote: > My best: https://www.flickr.com/photos/ericgnolan/albums/72157663268072692 > > Somehow I never poste

Re: [RBW] Re: Let's see the best of your 2015

2016-01-11 Thread Hugh Smitham
Great set Mark! Such contrast between green, green spring to winter rides. You definitely set the bar high on locations, grit and quality of images. And you included the OOB images very sweet. I won't mention the other unofficial moniker that iteration of the OOB acquired. Looking forward to your

Re: [RBW] Re: Let's see the best of your 2015

2016-01-11 Thread Mark Reimer
Great idea, here's mine! https://www.flickr.com/photos/theworldisours/albums/72157663447866785 I included a brief description of each photo in the album info up top. You'll have to it 'see more' to read it all. A few more photos than some, but I honestly had such a good year on the bike this ye

Re: [RBW] Re: Let's see the best of your 2015

2016-01-11 Thread Hugh Smitham
Dude! I love your images! David and his Singular, Jacquie & Charlie, you and our awesome weekend on the Tam and Jacquie queued for the RSR start. May you have an awesome 2016 and we revisit some of the same events and make more new memories. Tail Winds, ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To

Re: [RBW] Re: Let's see the best of your 2015

2016-01-11 Thread Hugh Smitham
Hey Steve, But you did get some. I particularly like that MD gravel road. I know Maryland has some amazing back country roads and scenery perhaps a resolution in the new year come up with 16 images. Just kiddin! Enjoy the New Year and thanks for sharing. Tail Winds, ~Hugh “Life is like riding a

Re: [RBW] Re: Let's see the best of your 2015

2016-01-11 Thread Hugh Smitham
Hi Marc, I just love your recap of the year! Pictures are great but your words really make it all come together! I admire how you pointed out all the great things you witnessed and the progress we are making as a nation with regards to cycling. Have a fantastic 2016 and look forward to your reflec

Re: [RBW] Re: Let's see the best of your 2015

2016-01-11 Thread Hugh Smitham
Patrick, Thanks for sharing the Jobst images most timely...and the alps on my bucket list. Re Video: That's the way i ride everyday and the reason i get those stares :) Have a great 2016! Tail Winds, ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert E

Re: [RBW] Re: Let's see the best of your 2015

2016-01-11 Thread Hugh Smitham
Hi James, Of particular note is the cyclist have a smoke on a rest break. I recall seeing old TDF images with racers having a smoke, apparently it was believed to help their breathing. They were looking for any edge they could get. I love that Tapei has a Italian bike fetish. It's great to see cyc

Re: [RBW] Re: Let's see the best of your 2015

2016-01-11 Thread Hugh Smitham
And because you're living in '99 you get a star! A star for later viewing :) ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipeedemusings.com/ On Sun, Jan 10, 2016 at 8:10 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > And because it absolutely h

Re: [RBW] Re: Let's see the best of your 2015

2016-01-10 Thread Patrick Moore
More very good photos; thanks (all y'all) for posting them. I can offer none of my own, but I can offer 2 media sets by others that seem not too out of place: 1. Jobst's 2001 alpine tour (Jobst would have been 66 on that ride): https://www.flickr.com/photos/olafbrandt/albums/72157600244571392/wi

Re: [RBW] Re: Let's see the best of your 2015

2016-01-10 Thread James Chang
Ops.. that didn't go well. Here it is again. https://www.flickr.com/gp/lohephoto/u550j5 On Mon, Jan 11, 2016 at 2:26 PM, James Chang wrote: > Here is mine from RBW based in Taipei, Taiwan... > > https://www.flickr.com/gp/lohephoto/56Vt18 > > Looking forward to some good cycling in 2016. > > Lo

Re: [RBW] Re: Let's see the best of your 2015

2016-01-10 Thread cyclotourist
And because it absolutely hurts to limit it to just 15... here are my 99 favorites from the year! https://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/sets/72157663423395965 On Sun, Jan 10, 2016 at 7:10 PM, Hugh Smitham wrote: > Well I'll be. Has a certain vibe to it. You may be in the running for > leisu

Re: [RBW] Re: Let's see the best of your 2015

2016-01-10 Thread Hugh Smitham
Well I'll be. Has a certain vibe to it. You may be in the running for leisure consultant extraordinaire. Look out Pondero! On Jan 10, 2016 6:48 PM, "cyclotourist" wrote: > But this is my absolute favorite photo of the year: > https://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/19019948832 > > On Sun, Jan

Re: [RBW] Re: Let's see the best of your 2015

2016-01-10 Thread cyclotourist
But this is my absolute favorite photo of the year: https://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/19019948832 On Sun, Jan 10, 2016 at 6:47 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > 2015 was a lot fun! > https://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/sets/72157663348648006 > I see a lot of guys in plaid... > > On Sun, J

Re: [RBW] Re: Let's see the best of your 2015

2016-01-10 Thread cyclotourist
2015 was a lot fun! https://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/sets/72157663348648006 I see a lot of guys in plaid... On Sun, Jan 10, 2016 at 4:47 PM, John Philip wrote: > Yes 68 Atlantis, 68 Quickbeam, 62 Hunq. Great fun! > > > On Sunday, January 10, 2016 at 7:13:26 PM UTC-5, Kainalu wrote: >> >

Re: [RBW] Re: Let's see the best of your 2015

2016-01-10 Thread John Philip
Thanks, love yours as well. Could use a bit of that dry and warm! On Sunday, January 10, 2016 at 5:18:00 PM UTC-5, hsmitham wrote: > > John, I always love your images. You certainly have an eye. Have a great > 2016!! > > ~Hugh > On Jan 10, 2016 12:44 PM, "John Philip" > > wrote: > >> I always l

Re: [RBW] Re: Let's see the best of your 2015

2016-01-10 Thread Hugh Smitham
John, I always love your images. You certainly have an eye. Have a great 2016!! ~Hugh On Jan 10, 2016 12:44 PM, "John Philip" wrote: > I always love seeing these. Here's my culled images from 2015. They end > at about the time of my first of two knee replacements in early August. I > hope to s

Re: [RBW] Re: Let's see the best of your 2015

2016-01-10 Thread Hugh Smitham
Great images Patrick! Glad to see you have a new way to wrangle your images. As always I'm startled by the amazing territory you get to ride in and the extremes. Thanks for sharing. May '16 be an even better year for you and your family. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balanc

Re: [RBW] Re: Let's see the best of your 2015

2016-01-10 Thread Hugh Smitham
Bob, Thanks, yes it was difficult but as you say this year it'll be 16. Great images Bob don't know how I missed some of these through the year. I love the coffeeneuring and train platform images. Have a healthy and adventurous '16. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance,