[RBW] Re: Chilly Hilly?

2011-02-26 Thread awilliams53
Rob - Given the current conditions plus the weather predictions, your decision sounds sensible. We've got another show shower right now, and the prospects are for rain and a stiff breeze from the south. Chilly Hilly will live up to its name this year. Andy -- You received this message because y

[RBW] Re: Chilly Hilly?

2011-02-27 Thread awilliams53
Chilly Hilly lived up to its name, today. Saw Rob with the Rambouillet at the line to catch the ferry back to Seattle, but otherwise, it seems like the nasty weather kept those with more sense than me back at home! Photos Here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/awilliams53/sets/72157626036079073

[RBW] Re: Seattle Day-After-Thanksgiving Riv Ride

2010-11-26 Thread awilliams53
Seattle Day After Thanksgiving and Big Melt Ride report here. http://awilliams53.blogspot.com/2010/11/day-after-thanksgiving-rivendell-ride.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send em

[RBW] Re: Seattle New Years Day Ride

2010-12-27 Thread awilliams53
It's on the calendar! - Thanks for organizing, Brian. Andy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bun

[RBW] Re: Seattle New Years Day Ride

2010-12-31 Thread awilliams53
Sorry folks, but am not going to be able to make it. Looks like it will be a great day for a ride, tho. Dress warm. A On Dec 27, 7:24 am, awilliams53 wrote: > It's on the calendar! - Thanks for organizing, Brian. > > Andy -- You received this message because you are sub

[RBW] Re: Seattle New Years Day Ride

2011-01-02 Thread awilliams53
Missed the New Year's Day ride, but followed up on the 2nd with 44 chilly miles. Stopped for coffee at Alki Beach in West Seattle, and met up with another Bleriot and a Hillborne! Proof here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/awilliams53/5318514762/ Andy (the other one) On Jan 2, 10:15 am,

[RBW] Re: AHH Gets A New Old Crank Set, Old Rear Derailleur - Feels Fantastic !

2011-01-05 Thread awilliams53
The Seattle-to-Portland (STP) extravaganza is scheduled for July 9 & 10 this year. You can ride with up to 10,000 of your closest friends. It might be nice to have a disorganized Rivendell contingent on the route. More info at www.cascade.org. Andy On Jan 5, 4:28 pm, LouisvillePatrick wrote

[RBW] Re: Sighting: Bleriot at the Beverage pub in West Seattle Sunday

2011-01-12 Thread awilliams53
Last time I was in West Seattle, I saw a Riv here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/awilliams53/5318515086/ Andy On Jan 11, 1:37 am, Benedikt wrote: > Sorry I don't know the answers to your questions but I do find it > interesting how many Riv's I see and hear about here in West

[RBW] Re: Now Chilly Hilly - Question

2011-01-24 Thread awilliams53
Chilly Hilly is very doable, loads of fun, with plenty of support and camaraderie. http://www.flickr.com/photos/awilliams53/sets/72157623529932852/with/4396231447/ See you there! Andy On Jan 23, 11:32 pm, Benedikt wrote: > Join us!  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Sa_OQgWiPA > > Ther

[RBW] Re: Chilly Hilly?

2011-01-24 Thread awilliams53
I'm there. Andy On Jan 23, 11:17 pm, Benedikt wrote: > OK now A) Do people want to ride together? and B) What ferry does > everyone plan on taking? > > On Jan 23, 10:44 am, Benedikt wrote: > > > > > > > > > Any Seattle Riv owners plan on riding Chilly Hilly this year?  Or non > > Seattle Riv ow

[RBW] Re: Chilly Hilly?

2011-02-04 Thread awilliams53
The 7:55 is usually really crowded at the start, but that's what I'll aim for. Andy On Feb 3, 10:26 pm, rcnute wrote: > Okay, everyone: Seattle ferry times are 7:55, 8:45, 9:35 and 10:35 > a.m. > > I personally would prefer the 7:55 time. > > Anyone prefer different? > > Ryan > > On Feb 3, 10:19

[RBW] Re: Vittoria Randonneur

2010-01-09 Thread awilliams53
Schwalbe Marathons for about 1,500 miles = No flats. Does that mean I'm doomed as well? Andy On Jan 8, 6:54 pm, Angus wrote: > "I havent had a flat since August." > > Now that Beth has doomed herself to a double flat on her next ride > > (Just kidding Beth)  :-) > > On Jan 8, 1:15 pm, Beth

[RBW] Re: Seattle Riv Ride: 10:10 on 10/10/10

2010-09-30 Thread awilliams53
Sounds like a trip for the Bleriot!Hope to see you there, rain or shine. Andy http://awilliams53.blogspot.com/ On Sep 30, 7:54 pm, rcnute wrote: > If I can make it I won't be on a Rivendell but I will have my brand- > new Sackville bag! > > Ryan > > On Sep 30,

[RBW] Re: The takeover is progressing

2010-11-01 Thread awilliams53
My thoughts on the technology issue..Less is more, but some fulfills my inner geek. http://awilliams53.blogspot.com/2010/07/garmin-out-cateye-strada-in.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to

[RBW] Chilly Hilly

2010-03-01 Thread awilliams53
A fine turnout (6000+) on the Chilly Hilly on Sunday, February 28. The tour circumnavigates Bainbridge Island in Washington, and several Rivendells were in attendance, including my Bleriot. Photos are here.. http://www.flickr.com/photos/awilliams53/sets/72157623529932852/ Andy -- You

[RBW] ALS Ride - Skagit River Delta

2010-07-25 Thread awilliams53
Rode about 54 miles through the Skagit River Delta on the Bleriot over the weekend, for a benefit for the local ALS support group.As I note, the Bleriot performed admirably, though other issues took precedent. Pictures here http://www.flickr.com/photos/awilliams53/sets/72157624574914532

[RBW] Tire Wear and Tear

2009-04-22 Thread awilliams53
f the road) and I noticed that the tread was work in places and some small cracks were evident. What has been others' experience? Andy http://awilliams53.blogspot.com/ --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google G

[RBW] Re: Stolen Bleriot.

2011-12-12 Thread awilliams53
A doggone shame. Let's hope that you recover the bike and karma takes care of the scoundrel low-life thief. Andy On Dec 13, 12:11 am, RenĂ© Sterental wrote: > Good luck Manny! Will keep my eyes open as well. > > RenĂ© -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Grou

[RBW] Re: Chilly 2012

2012-01-02 Thread awilliams53
Yep!Always fun. Well, last year in the wet and cold, not as fun as the past. But fun, nevertheless. http://www.flickr.com/photos/awilliams53/sets/72157626036079073/ On Jan 1, 11:20 pm, Benedikt wrote: > Alright, I'm gonna start this again.  Anyone riding Chilly Hilly thi

[RBW] Re: Extreme Exercize

2012-01-26 Thread awilliams53
Validates the wisdom of Satchel Paige, who said, among other things, 'Avoid running at all times!' http://lawsoflife.co.uk/paiges-rules-for-living/ Andy On Jan 25, 5:29 pm, Michael Hechmer wrote: > A while back the Riv Reader published an article challenging the benefits > of ultra endurance

[RBW] Ride Report - Spring in February in Seattle

2012-02-05 Thread awilliams53
pieces. Distracting, but if that is the most I have to complain about, I'm a lucky guy. Ride report here: http://awilliams53.blogspot.com/2012/02/bob-marley-birthday-ride.html And, obligatory photos here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/awilliams53/6826535655/ Andy -- You received this me

[RBW] Re: Ride Report - Spring in February in Seattle

2012-02-06 Thread awilliams53
But wait looking at your flickr stream > there's a sandwich from Caveman!  Did they reopen? > Scott "getting his hopes up" Postlewait > Seattle, WA > > On Feb 5, 2012, at 8:23 PM, awilliams53 wrote: > > > > > > > > > 44 miles in the Kent Va

[RBW] Chilly Hilly 2012?

2012-02-23 Thread awilliams53
Any Rivendellians considering the Chilly Hilly this Sunday? I'm in, and hope to be on the 8:45 a.m. boat. Andy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsub

[RBW] Help with Identification

2012-03-09 Thread awilliams53
Saw this in Philadelphia, and wonder if anyone recognizes the brand? http://www.flickr.com/photos/awilliams53/6968566771/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/awilliams53/6968566935/ Andy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" grou

[RBW] Re: Seattle Ramble

2011-08-02 Thread awilliams53
And, Seattle has other cool destinations for some short rambles. You can go to Georgetown, have some lunch, see public art http://www.flickr.com/photos/awilliams53/sets/72157627193779891/ Andy (the one who does not ride an Atlantis) On Aug 2, 12:57 am, Brian Hanson wrote: > Nice r

[RBW] Seattle in November

2011-11-13 Thread awilliams53
A 30 miler ride through Seattle today, with a stop for lunch. http://www.flickr.com/photos/awilliams53/sets/72157628121784450/ Winter is coming soon -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group,