Clyde's/Athena's Seeking Ride Buddies
05-23-07, 03:46 PM
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Clyde's/Athena's Seeking Ride Buddies
OK, to start it off:
Here's the deal, Post your location, average pace, and miles you like to ride.
Hopefully, it'll hook a few of us up with a ride partner to keep us motivated and of close enough to similar abilities and taste in rides that it works!
ps: Let's not turn this thread into a dating site!
My Location: Lafayette, Indiana
Pace:I'm good anywhere between 13 and 8 mph Average
Distances: Long, 50-150, with the eventual goal of a double century.
Edit: Jut another though, if you see a good match, use PM to make a contact to keep the thread a list of locations and preferences. Not required of course, but it'll make it easier to scroll the list.
Additional Edit: I have a spreadsheet by region at this location:
https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?k...z3kcfRFw&hl=en
Here's the deal, Post your location, average pace, and miles you like to ride.
Hopefully, it'll hook a few of us up with a ride partner to keep us motivated and of close enough to similar abilities and taste in rides that it works!
ps: Let's not turn this thread into a dating site!
My Location: Lafayette, Indiana
Pace:I'm good anywhere between 13 and 8 mph Average
Distances: Long, 50-150, with the eventual goal of a double century.
Edit: Jut another though, if you see a good match, use PM to make a contact to keep the thread a list of locations and preferences. Not required of course, but it'll make it easier to scroll the list.
Additional Edit: I have a spreadsheet by region at this location:
https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?k...z3kcfRFw&hl=en
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05-23-07, 03:49 PM
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I know you're all sexy and stuff now Tom, but I couldn't do that to Mrs. Stormcrowe!
Anyway...
Location: NYC (but would be willing to go anywhere MetroNorth, NJ Transit, or LIRR goes)
Average Pace: Loaded question. My computer says about 13, but I tend to waver between 15-18 with bursts above 20. The traffic stops really kill averages!
Miles: 20+, usually at least 30.
Anyway...
Location: NYC (but would be willing to go anywhere MetroNorth, NJ Transit, or LIRR goes)
Average Pace: Loaded question. My computer says about 13, but I tend to waver between 15-18 with bursts above 20. The traffic stops really kill averages!
Miles: 20+, usually at least 30.
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05-23-07, 03:55 PM
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Location: Costa Rica
Average Pace - 15 to 18 MPH
Miles: 20+ is good but I am not too picky.
(Yeah, I am sure I have a lot of people just next door!)
Average Pace - 15 to 18 MPH
Miles: 20+ is good but I am not too picky.
(Yeah, I am sure I have a lot of people just next door!)
05-23-07, 04:11 PM
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HMMM maybe we should all move to Costa Rica.
Wow Katrina was a terrible storm... Lafayette was pushed from Louisiana all the way to Indiana....at least it is still in a state that ends in iana.
Wow Katrina was a terrible storm... Lafayette was pushed from Louisiana all the way to Indiana....at least it is still in a state that ends in iana.
05-23-07, 07:25 PM
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My Location: Los Angeles, California
Pace: Hi-end, 18-21+. Recovery rides, 15-19. But, I tend to adopt the pace of the group I'm with (more fun riding with others)
Distances: 0-100mi.
Pace: Hi-end, 18-21+. Recovery rides, 15-19. But, I tend to adopt the pace of the group I'm with (more fun riding with others)
Distances: 0-100mi.
05-23-07, 08:24 PM
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Guess we're lucky to be in So California. This is the ride we did on Saturday. Another ride in a week or two. About 40 riders and maybe 90% are BF'ers. Ronjon may be somewhere in there too. I'm in the yellow.
Not to mention that I have ridden with another forum dude Hillbasher a few times. Happened to run into him climbing up the mtns. He lives local and we're both clydeboys!
Not to mention that I have ridden with another forum dude Hillbasher a few times. Happened to run into him climbing up the mtns. He lives local and we're both clydeboys!
05-23-07, 08:28 PM
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Okay, thanks for the invitation to post here Tom. I'm a bit embarassed to say the following, but you never know ...
Location: NorthWest Suburbs of Chicago
Pace: very slow .. 4-6 mph
Distance: 3-6 miles working toward 10
I'm new to the forum and new to *serious* biking.
Please think kind thoughts -- I give myself enough of a hard time already
Location: NorthWest Suburbs of Chicago
Pace: very slow .. 4-6 mph
Distance: 3-6 miles working toward 10
I'm new to the forum and new to *serious* biking.
Please think kind thoughts -- I give myself enough of a hard time already
05-23-07, 08:30 PM
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Welcome Mirysien - my first ride after a 6 year break was 3 miles and I was thrilled. Mile by mile is the ticket!
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05-23-07, 08:32 PM
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Location:Denver
Pace: mid to high teens, low 20s late in the season
Distance: >25mi
Sociability Index: High. I like riding with folks and I DO NOT drope people.
Pace: mid to high teens, low 20s late in the season
Distance: >25mi
Sociability Index: High. I like riding with folks and I DO NOT drope people.
05-23-07, 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Mirysien
Okay, thanks for the invitation to post here Tom. I'm a bit embarassed to say the following, but you never know ...
Location: NorthWest Suburbs of Chicago
Pace: very slow .. 4-6 mph
Distance: 3-6 miles working toward 10
I'm new to the forum and new to *serious* biking.
Please think kind thoughts -- I give myself enough of a hard time already
Location: NorthWest Suburbs of Chicago
Pace: very slow .. 4-6 mph
Distance: 3-6 miles working toward 10
I'm new to the forum and new to *serious* biking.
Please think kind thoughts -- I give myself enough of a hard time already
Congrats!! That's awesome. Just keep with it. Soon enough, you'll be doing centuries. 
My first ride after a 10-year layoff was about 6-7 miles. Took awhile but I worked up to 10, then 20, then 40...you get the idea
05-23-07, 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr. Beanz
Guess we're lucky to be in So California. This is the ride we did on Saturday. Another ride in a week or two. About 40 riders and maybe 90% are BF'ers. Ronjon may be somewhere in there too. I'm in the yellow.
Not to mention that I have ridden with another forum dude Hillbasher a few times. Happened to run into him climbing up the mtns. He lives local and we're both clydeboys!
Not to mention that I have ridden with another forum dude Hillbasher a few times. Happened to run into him climbing up the mtns. He lives local and we're both clydeboys!
05-23-07, 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by mkadam68
Hey Beanz...was this the Goodbye GMR ride I couldn't make?
That would be the one!..I'm pretty sure you already know there is another ride up 39/GMR in a week or two! Similar to the Bloat ride you rode with us!
05-23-07, 08:53 PM
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This is me, in blue, I think:
Clearly another Socal-er
My Location: Los Angeles, CA
Pace: 10 - 22
Distances: 20 - 120. Preferably with lots and lots and lots of hills.
Clearly another Socal-er
My Location: Los Angeles, CA
Pace: 10 - 22
Distances: 20 - 120. Preferably with lots and lots and lots of hills.
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Great idea,
Minneapolis, 15-30 miles, about 15-17 mph average speed....i also have a lot of neighboors who ride a lower and higher speeds
Minneapolis, 15-30 miles, about 15-17 mph average speed....i also have a lot of neighboors who ride a lower and higher speeds
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Originally Posted by Mirysien
Okay, thanks for the invitation to post here Tom. I'm a bit embarassed to say the following, but you never know ...
Location: NorthWest Suburbs of Chicago
Pace: very slow .. 4-6 mph
Distance: 3-6 miles working toward 10
I'm new to the forum and new to *serious* biking.
Please think kind thoughts -- I give myself enough of a hard time already
Location: NorthWest Suburbs of Chicago
Pace: very slow .. 4-6 mph
Distance: 3-6 miles working toward 10
I'm new to the forum and new to *serious* biking.
Please think kind thoughts -- I give myself enough of a hard time already
05-23-07, 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by ronjon10
This is me, in blue, I think:
Clearly another Socal-er
My Location: Los Angeles, CA
Pace: 10 - 22
Distances: 20 - 120. Preferably with lots and lots and lots of hills.
Clearly another Socal-er
My Location: Los Angeles, CA
Pace: 10 - 22
Distances: 20 - 120. Preferably with lots and lots and lots of hills.
Went back to the original post and ..........I DO BELIEVE THAT IS YOU!
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Originally Posted by Mirysien
Okay, thanks for the invitation to post here Tom. I'm a bit embarassed to say the following, but you never know ...
Location: NorthWest Suburbs of Chicago
Pace: very slow .. 4-6 mph
Distance: 3-6 miles working toward 10
I'm new to the forum and new to *serious* biking.
Please think kind thoughts -- I give myself enough of a hard time already
Location: NorthWest Suburbs of Chicago
Pace: very slow .. 4-6 mph
Distance: 3-6 miles working toward 10
I'm new to the forum and new to *serious* biking.
Please think kind thoughts -- I give myself enough of a hard time already
05-23-07, 11:30 PM
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My Location: Tampa, FL
Pace: 15-20 mph
Distances: ~20 miles so far but willing to pull much more.
Pace: 15-20 mph
Distances: ~20 miles so far but willing to pull much more.
05-24-07, 01:02 AM
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Location: Mayo, West of Ireland
Pace: 8 - 13 MPH
Miles: 10 - 50
Pace: 8 - 13 MPH
Miles: 10 - 50
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Originally Posted by Tom Stormcrowe
OK, to start it off:
Here's the deal, Post your location, average pace, and miles you like to ride.
Hopefully, it'll hook a few of us up with a ride partner to keep us motivated and of close enough to similar abilities and taste in rides that it works!
ps: Let's not turn this thread into a dating site!
My Location: Lafayette, Indiana
Pace:I'm good anywhere between 13 and 8 mph Average
Distances: Long, 50-150, with the eventual goal of a double century.
Edit: Jut another though, if you see a good match, use PM to make a contact to keep the thread a list of locations and preferences. Not required of course, but it'll make it easier to scroll the list.
Here's the deal, Post your location, average pace, and miles you like to ride.
Hopefully, it'll hook a few of us up with a ride partner to keep us motivated and of close enough to similar abilities and taste in rides that it works!
ps: Let's not turn this thread into a dating site!
My Location: Lafayette, Indiana
Pace:I'm good anywhere between 13 and 8 mph Average
Distances: Long, 50-150, with the eventual goal of a double century.
Edit: Jut another though, if you see a good match, use PM to make a contact to keep the thread a list of locations and preferences. Not required of course, but it'll make it easier to scroll the list.
Speed: around 10 MPH, occasionally faster.
Distance: Any. My goal is to be in shape for the MS 150 in September - I'm riding the 75 mile leg. Eventually I want to start touring.
05-24-07, 05:38 AM
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Location: NJ, Middlesex County
Average Pace: Not sure, I'd guess 10-12 mph
Miles: 10+, looking to stretch that
Average Pace: Not sure, I'd guess 10-12 mph
Miles: 10+, looking to stretch that
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