Tour of the Mississippi River Valley (ToMRV)

The ToMRV registration opened today. Who is definitely interested in the bike ride. It is June June 9 & 10. We spend the Friday night in the Quad Cities at a hotel and Saturday night in Dubuque, IA at the college. A double room costs $70 - $35 per person. The registration fee includes dinner on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday. It is very good. Clarke College is the host college and rooms go quickly. There is another college they use. The earlier we register the better chance of getting a room at clarke.

Register before Apr 15 $60, Register before May 28 $70, Register at packet pickup$85

Let me know if you want to go - I will be glad to register you and reserve the rooms. Let me know within the next 24 hours if you can.

Mark

Sunday Morning Ride - Kaldi's in the Valley

Dan Sloven is coming to St. Louis this weekend and would like to get in a bike ride on Sunday morning. The ride will start from Kaldi's in Chesterfield Valley at 9:00. I am sure Dan would love to see all of you, and you to Roark. We'll do the Dan Bauer New Year's Day ride about 36 miles with some damn good hills and we can throw Babler Forest in if anyone wants to do it.

Riding this Weekend November 5 and 6

I am busy Saturday morning so I will not be riding. I am interested in Riding Sunday morning. Let's meet at Kaldi's at 9:00 am in Chesterfield Valley and we will ride west toward St. Alban, with a swing Babler and so on and so on. Everyone remember to set your clocks back one hour.

SchoolTube - A Survivor's Tale

SchoolTube - A Survivor's Tale

A tribute and story by my daughter Samantha.

Riding Saturday and Sunday

Who is up for riding this weekend. I need to take advantage of both days. I'm thinking a city ride for Saturday. We could ride to Olivette and pick Roark up or you could meet at Roark's house and then into the city. I have a groupon I need to use at SweetArt. I'll plan to leave my house around 7:00 and arrive in Olivette around 8:00.

Sunday, we can start at my house and ride west to Babler State Park and then out to St. Albans and 6 Flags. If we start from my house on Sunday I will have coffee and bagels. I just need to know who is showing up. You start showing up around 7:00 and we'll ride at 8:00.

This Weekend Saturday and Sunday

Saturday: We can ride the hills of West County - headout Clayton Rd to Babler State Park do three loops and then decide where to go from there. Meet at my house around 7:00 am and try to finish around noon time. Let me know if you'll be coming and I'll have coffee.

Sunday: Tour of the Little Hills - St. Charles. I'm riding over on my bike - leave my house around 6:00 am - meet up at Creve Coeur Park at the circle that takes us over to St. Charles. Do Ride and then ride back. It might be close to a 100 mile day.

Sunday July 3rd Ride

Anyone have some thoughts on riding early tommorow morning if there is no rain.  The train could leave my house say 7 am.  Out to either New Town, or into the Old Town of St. Louis itself.

Roark

Saturday - June 25th Bike Ride

Who is up for riding on Saturday? I'm up for a long ride on Saturday. We could ride out to Babler, St. Albans, Six Flags and much more. Head to St. Charles or Ride to Alton. Other thoughts or ideas? We can start the rides around 7:00. If we go to St. Albans we can meet at Kaldis around 7:30, or St. Charles meet at the Boathouse around 7:45 or Alton - leave my house around 7:15 and pick Roark and others up around 8:00 or so in Olivette.\

Riding Sunday June 12th

I am not able to ride on Saturday. Let's plan to ride the hills of West County on Sunday. We can meet at my house Sunday morning around 8:00 and plan to hit the road by 8:30. I think the weather may be very nice on Sunday. I will have coffee so let me know if you will want some and I will make sure there is enough.

Mark

Weekend Rides

Folks,

This weekend is my last chance to ride for two weeks ( I will instead be eating Gelato in Milan).  So here are my plans.

Saturday I will be leaving my house about 9:00 am to get back to those wonderful hills in Kirkwood.  By now everyone knows the route, so if your legs needs a few climbs and fifty or so miles, join me.


Sunday I will be riding for Strawberries and Shortcake with Trailnet.  I hope to start the ride at 9:00 am. This year I hope I don't spend the ride with broken shifters waiting for everyone to return.

Roark

Registration: 8:30 – 10:0 AM *PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE
Start: Township Park
239 W. Main

St. Jacob, IL 62281
Route: 10, 19, 27, 42 or 54 miles
Terrain: Flat to gently rolling, no big hills
Features: You can have your strawberry shortcake and eat it too on this ride that returns to the annual St. Jacob Strawberry Festival. Enjoy a pleasant pedal through the countryside with several route options for families. The four longer routes visit Highland with a rest stop at the town park.
Directions: From I-55/70 take exit 17 and go east on I-40 for eight miles to St. Jacob. Turn right on Marine Rd. (Douglas St.), at the second stop sign turn right on Main. The park is on the left.
Fees: $11 Member, $16 Non-member, $6 Child
Fee includes a serving of strawberry shortcake!
In partnership with: Schnucks-Driscoll’s
In memory of Glenn Hoffmeister

Saturday Alternative....or I am not Insane Ride

Folks,

I assume most of you are insane and will be attempting (and failing) to ride the Grand Fondo

The Mondo Fondo- 132 miles, snaking from Augusta, Missouri to Hermann, Missouri and back. With 11,000 feet of climbing the grapes won't be the only thing whining.

 So for those like me, both cheap and sane. I will be riding from my house about 9:00 am. To celebrate sanity the ride will head out to St. Charles and New Town.  We will ride about 50-60 miles, and dine on Groupons at the 2nd Street Bike Shop and Cafe.

Roark

Old Kentucky Home Tour where Roark Will be instead of MS150!

Folks,

Last year I road the Old Kentucky Home Toeur (OKHT) with the Bradys.  All I can say is a great ride, and thats with Mike and myself bailiing and only doing the 72 mile route.  So this year I plan to go back and enjoy the Boubon infused caramels again.  If your interested let me know and I will try to get enough hotel space at a reasonable space for the group. The ride description follows.

Roark


The 34th Annual Old Kentucky Home Bicycle Tour, (aka OKHT), is a two-day ride departing from E.P."Tom" Sawyer Park in Louisville,Ky. on Saturday, September 10th, with 3mileage routes to historic Bardstown, Ky.







A 50-mile, 72-mile, and a very challenging 102-mile century, which includes the legendary Pottershop Hill ! It is the winner of the League of American Bicyclists Best Century award.






On Sunday, September 11th, there are two routes from Louisville. The 25 mile short route goes out to the Fern Creek Fire Station and back to Sawyer Park. The 50-mile, single-day loop goes out to our FAMOUS " Homemade Cookie Stop" sag stop and joins up with the 2-day riders coming back from Bardstown for the return ride back to Sawyer Park via a gorgeous scenic route.

BikeMO 2011 Fall Harvest & Pumpkin Ride - Oct 15, 2011

All,

We will not be doing the MS ride this year, but that is where Amanda and her friend, Alex, were able to meet up the last couple of years and ride together. We've found an alternative and wanted to see if anyone else is interested in joining. I don't know a lot about it, but here's some of the info that I have:

Sat Oct 15, 2011 9am - http://www.bikemo.org/ - (registration not yet available for 2011, but you can check out stuff from the 2010 ride on the website) - The Missouri Bicycle Federation Presents BikeMO 2011 Fall Harvest & Pumpkin Ride. Ride day registration is $35/person. This fundraiser ride for the MO Bicycle Federation takes place each October and offers 17, 32, 62, and 100-mile routes in the beautiful rural countryside of Mid-Missouri at Holts Summit. Holts Summit is located five miles north of Jefferson City on US Hwy 54. The ride begins and ends at the Holts Summit Plaza shopping at the Route AA/OO exit off of US Hwy 54. The street address is 154 W. Simon Blvd., Holts Summit, MO 65043.

Please let me know if you are interested and we can coordinate.

Thanks.
Cheri

Sunday Cycling April 17th

We are doing a bike ride on Sunday morning, departing Kaldi's Chesterfield Valley, at 10:00 am, to ride the hills of West County. Dan Bauer has an interview and photo shoot at 9:00 am for the Tour De Cure. He will meet us at Kaldis. Roark plans to arrive at Kaldi's at 9:00 for breakfast, so if you want to join him, be there. Weather forecast for Sunday is: 9 am 52°FFeels Like50°F 12 pm 62°FFeels Like62°F 3 pm 70°FFeels Like70°F

Saturday Ride

Folks,

Its weekend ride planning time again.  So here is my Saturday plan.  I plan to leave my house at 8:30 am.  I will be riding down town, then up the riverfront trail (over the McKinnley Bridge), next back via Chamber's Road.  So it is flat till the end, then some big rollers for fun when your legs are tired. Figure 40-50 miles of joy.  Mike I can swing by your house a bit after 9:00 am, you can ride till you feel like turning around to head back home.

Sunday I am up for some hills.  So unless someone has another plan, its more of the fabulous hills of Kirkwood.  Once again departing my house at 8:30 am.  This one will be about 40-50 miles also but your legs will think more.

Roark

ReDo On Hills of Kirkwood RIdes

Folks,

The probability of a snow storm two Saturdays in a row is pretty small. So I am planning to ride from my house again this Saturday at 10 am for a redoon last weeks Hills of Kirkwood Ride. Figure 40-50 miles with lunch somewhere down the road.

Roark

2011 Horsey Hundred

The 34th annual Horsey Hundred will be held the weekend of May 27-29, 2011, in Georgetown, Kentucky.

I need some partners in crime.   Anyone interested?

Roark

Saturday Ride

Folks,

John and I plan to ride somewhere from my house leaving at 10 am.  This will be my last ride before returning once again for a week to the holy land.

I hope you can join us.

Coffee will be on the warmup list.

Roark

Weekend Rides Nov 20-21

Former Bike Riders:

Yes that means you!

I am planning rides for this pre-thanksgiving weekend.  I saw Dan B has planned a Kaldis, but has not said if its Saturday or Sunday.  So I will take the liberty of saying my house this Saturday for a 40-50 mile City Ride.  Lunch will be at the Black Bear Bakery on Cherokee just like last year if anyone shows.  If you are interested in the ride or lunch at the Black Bear let me know.

As for Sunday I am saying its from Kaldis as Dan B broadcast eariler.

Roark

Saturday Ride 11/12

Folks,

FYI I will be leaving my house tommorow Saturday morning about 9:30 am for a 40-50 mile ride.  I hope some of you will join me.

Roark

My Son's Latest Film

Folks,

This just in from my son Joseph attending the USC film school in California.

As most of you know, this summer I directed my third feature film, THE PASCAL SIGN, which will premiere December 23rd at 7:00PM at the Tivoli Theater. THE PASCAL SIGN tells the story of five people during the final days of their lives, and traces the various moral, spiritual, and romantic obstacles they face knowing their existences will soon come to an end. You can learn more about the film and watch a trailer at www.psychofilms.org


So just like last time.  If you are interested in seeing Joseph's film, just let me know and I am picking up the tickets.  Just remember this is the last film made here in St. Louis before Joseph becomes a professional.

Saturday Ride Nov 6th

Folks,

The riding season is winding into winter.  So before the snow flies lets get a few more rides in!
Saturday I plan to ride from my house at 10:00 am.  Figure 40-45 miles with a stop for coffee.

I hope you can join me.

Roark

Sunday Rides 10/31

Folks,

Ok its been forever since I have posted to organize a ride.  Just call me bad, or a world traveler.  Luckily at least for this weekend, I am free to ride on this Sunday ( Saturday is out for me ).

I am way out of shape after little riding in the last month, so its going to be 40-50 miles of some City riding.  If you want to join me, plan to be at my house at 9:00 am.

Roark

Tour of Shawnee Forest October 22 - 23

Since I am not sure who may be getting what e-mails I figured this might be the easiest way to reach the gang. As things stand right now for Tour of Shawnee Forest Dan Bauer and his wife are going, I am going, Rick Ochs is going, Mike Brady is going, Greg Hobson and his wife are going. Ron Bookout is not going and will be in Mesa. (Muilenburg is planning a bike ride in Mesa sometime soon. I do not know the date.) Roark and Maxine are a maybe.

Mike has a room reserved at the Day's Inn and I have a double room reserved at the Day's Inn. Rick we can share the double room. Mike and Rick, we can take my car. I have a rack that will carry 3 bikes quite well. I was thinking we could meet at Mike's house and try to be on the road by 5:00 - 5:15 Friday night. We can get on Hwy 55 easily from Mike's house. Let me know what you think about this idea. (If we need to cancel the hotel rooms need to be canceled on Tuesday October 19th. Let make sure we are all committed to go by Tuesday.)

Mark

Riding this Weekend October 16 - 17

I am not sure about riding on Saturday. May stay around the house to get some things done before the weather turns real bad.

I will be riding Sunday. A Couple of options: one ride into the city and meet at the visitors station at Forest Park around 9:30.

Or meet at my house around 9:00 and ride west county out to St. Albans and surrounding areas.

Let me know what you think.

Mark

Ride Oct 30, or 31 or Oct 9th?

Hello all,

Does anyone know of any organized rides in the greater Saint Louis area - or maybe even within 200 miles of STL - that are going out October 30 or 31? I'm looking for a one or two day ride that is about 50 -100 miles each day. Just trying to keep the training / fitness going.

Also - I know the ride the rivers century is Oct 10. Is anyone riding October 9? I'd be interested in something on the 25 - 50 mile range.

When is that late season ride in the Saint Louis area that goes over to that church in Illinois that serves spaghetti for lunch? I know that is a little vague - but I seem to remember an annual ride that goes over there each year for a spaghetti fundraiser of some kind.

Mike

Ride the Rivers Century October 10th

Who is planning to do this ride? I will be doing the ride and will most likely drive out to St. Charles to start - that may be dependent on who joins us for the ride. There is a senior from Clayton HS who may join us. We pick him up at the rest stop at Forest Park. More info on that later. Early registration closes on September 30th.

Mark

Ride the Century

Ride the Century

Ride the Century

Saturday - September25th Bike Ride

It looks like Dan Bauer and I will ride from my house heading east toward Forest Park. We will leave my house around 8:00 and arrive at the visitors center at FP around 9:00. We'll loop through downtown and through Lafayette Square for a coffee break and then head west. Anyone can join us along the route.

Mike Taming The Turkey!

Southern Illinios Ride, October 23rd

Mark, Dr. Dan, Roark and all,

Can one of you post some info on the ride you are looking at for October 23rd? I know you have sent some e-mails, but I'm not sure if the info is here on the blog or if I am just missing it.

I've been looking at my work schedule, and I will be able to join the ride and I am looking forward to it. Lynda is a maybe as well.

Thanks,

Mike

And a good time was had by all....

So..... I hope Roark can post the picture of the crazy dude riding the Wiskey Barrell on the Old Kentucky Home Tour last weekend. Pretty nuts.

Roark, Lynda and I all had a great time on the OKHT ride. It's a good ride for the gang too if we want to look into it next year. Or, another possibility is to ride in that area on a different weekend too. Now that Roark, Lynda and I have checked out the area I'm sure we can put together a weekend of riding in the area even on other dates. It's a great area. Road conditions were as good or better than Horsey Hundred (think smooth black top), but I'd say the roads are a bit more challenging than the Horsey, but not so tough it would kick our butts. A good challenging ride that wont kill you, with not much traffic and smooth roads. And things to do in the evenings too.

Roark and I managed 126 miles over the two days (about 7000 feet of climbing). Lynda came in at about 95 miles for the two days and I am guessing she covered about 4500+ feet of climbing - her best two day total ever. Way to go!

More info next year and down the line.

I hope Roark posts that picture.......

Mike

Labor Day Weekend Riding

Anyone up for a ride in St. Louis County? Meet at Kaldi's in Kirkwood at 9:00am on Saturday and we can ride the hills of Kirkwood or take Grant's Trail in to the city and/or other variations.

Giro della Montagna
Sunday, September 5, 7:30am – 9:00am
Where 5329 Columbia Ave, St. Louis, MO 63139 (map)
Description Start: Shaw Visual and Performing Arts Community Education Center on “The Hill” 5329 Columbia Ave St. Louis, MO 63139 Registration: 7:30 – 9:00 AM Routes: 18, 25 or 44 miles

Tour de Wildwood Sunday, August 29th

If you are planning on doing the Tour de Wildwood on Sunday, we can start from my house. The plan will be to leave my house at 8:15 and ride to the Lafayette High School. If you want to start from my house, I will have bagels and coffee before the ride. You can arrive at my house between 7:30 - 8:10. If you are coming to my house let me know so I will have enough bagels and coffee.

Tour de Wildwood Brought to you by: The City of WildwoodRegistration: 7:30 - 9:00 AMRoutes: 9, 22, 36 or 45 milesTerrain: Moderately hilly to very hilly, with big hills on all routesFeatures: The tour includes a scenic pedal through hilly West St. Louis County. Helmets are required on this ride recommended for experienced cyclists.Directions: From I-40/64 and MO-340/Clarkson Rd (exit #19B), turn left onto Clarkson Rd/Olive Blvd/MO-340 west. Continue on Clarkson Rd/MO-340 west. Turn right onto Clayton Rd/MO-HH and proceed 3.2 miles to Lafayette High School.

Mark

Rides this week (8-24 to 8-29) and weekend

Hello all,

I'm looking to see if anyone has any rides planned for this week during the week? I can't ride the Wednesday night fun club ride, so that is out for me.

Also, my work week is hectic, so don't go out of your way to plan for me.

I might see if I can join the North County ride that Paul Kitka, Ron Bookout and all do. Anything else happening Tuesday evening?

Wednesday AM I have a maybe for the morning. Don't John J and Bill P do a ride Wednesday mornings? Also, what about Dr. Dan? Is there still a ride he does each Wednesday AM?

Thursday evening is a maybe for me too.

Saturday (8-28) I'm not sure how my day will turn out. Part of the day will be Amanda's Bat Mitzvah.

Sunday (8-29) I am looking for something in the 40-50 mile range. Maybe a ride that can be part medium hard (maybe to Roark's or to the Kirkwoood hills area), and then on the way home through Forest Park and such. I'm hoping the second half of my Sunday ride can be a pretty easy pace and maybe meet Lynda for the last 25 miles of the day. We could also see about the whole day being maybe on the medium / easier side and maybe going to coffee at some place like Mississippi Mud or similar.

Let me (us) know your plans,

Mike and Lynda,
314-605-9745

One Good Blog Deserves Another!

Folks,

Just back from USC, leaving Joseph off to start the next phase in his life.  You can follow him on his journey to become a member of Holywood through his college years on his own blog!

http://www.theweilcollegeexperience.blogspot.com/

As they say at USC.....Fight On!

Roark

Weekend Ride Plans

Folks,

I am off to Los Angeles till Friday.  Once I get back I am up for some weekend riding.

Saturday Plans:  40-50 Miles Starting From My House at 8:30 am.  I am thinking the Hills of Kirkwood then over to Cherokee Street for snacks:  Black Bear Bakery or Missippi Mud.

Sunday Plans: 40-50 Miles  Miles Starting From My House at 8:30 am.  I am thinking out to St. Charles ala New Town.  Snack stop at either Crooked Tree or the new Coffee House/Bike Repair Store.

I am of course open to alternative discussions.

Weather Looks to have moderated by then with Highs of just 90F.

Roark

Sad Partings Ride Weekend

Ok Folks,

I am looking for local easy riding this weekend. 

Sunday 9:30 am, Joseph aka the Spawn flies out for USC.  So Saturday I am looking for an early easy short ride from my house just in case he chooses to spend time his last Saturday with us instead of with his friends.

Sunday, I am looking for a  lick the wounds ride starting late afternoon, just to get out and forget Joseph has left. Maybe some coffee and some city loops in the heat. 



Roark

Charlie Brinkmeyer's 83rd Birthday Ride

This weekend is Charlie Brinkmeyer's 83rd birthday ride. This year he is doing 83 miles in two days instead of one day. The ride will be at 8:30 starting by the Culver's in Collinsville on both Friday and Saturday.
Sunday is the I Scream for Ice Cream ride starting in Collinsville. If anyone is interested in this ride and would like to do more than the long route (42 miles), I can suggest several different starting points to get additional miles: my house for 16 more miles, Culver's in Collinsville for 22 more miles, Horseshoe Lake for 30 more miles or the end of Schoolhouse trail for 38 more miles.

Sunday Ride 8-8-10

Instead of doing the Trailnet ride in Mascoutah we are proposing a closer to home option.
We are looking for riders to do a Creve Couer Park to Per Marquet ride Sunday. So far we have Paul Kikta, John Janro and me. The wife's will be doing a shorter friendlier route.
Could be around a 60 miler.
Start around 8:00.

Ron

Trailnet Peach Pedal Ride

Anybody doing the Peach Pedal Ride this Sunday? If anyone is interested, could meet at my house and ride to Marine, do the ride, and get about 90 miles in.
Greg

Weekend Rides 7/17 - 7/18

Folks,

Its going to be hot, but I plan to ride anyways.  I am open to ideas, but here are my initial plans.

Saturday - Leave my house at 8:00 am, and head out to do the Hills of Kirkwood, and then loop Grants Trail to head over to Mississippi Mud for Breakfast/Lunch.  Miles about 45.

Sunday - The Little Hills Ride out of St. Charles.  Departure at 8:00 am. Miles 44-61

Roark

News From St. Charles on Bicycle Ban

Folks....John J asked me to post the latest on St. Charles.

Folks,

 

I listened to the public debate that was on line from last night's St. Charles County Council meeting.  If you are not aware, a bill was introduced to ban bicycling on D, DD, F, Z, and south Hwy 94 in St. Charles County until such time as shoulders could be built.  While most of us rarely ride those highways any longer due to traffic and road conditions, my ultimate concern is that this ban would spread to other sections of the county.  That is exactly what happened last night. While the bill has been tabled, the county representative for the district that covers Hwy B, C, H, and Hwy 94 in St. Charles County has asked that the ban be amended to include his roads as well.

 

The issues seems to be that the angry farmers are calling that they can't get their tractors around the cyclists in Northern St. Charles County because there are too many of us.  It keeps them from harvesting their crops and plowing their fields.  The majority of the council was opposed to cyclists stating that we were not courtious, didn't obey laws, and disrupted the flow of traffic creating large traffic jams.  Nothing was said about the trucks that try to run cyclists off the road. 

 

The state representatives were also supportive of the ban on cycling.  They stated that millions have been spent on bicycle trails and we should only ride on the trails.

 

The bill was tabled until next month.  This gives all cyclists time to let our voices be heard.  The county council did say they heard from cyclists but the statements were all about us and not how we could solve the problems or help the community.  If this passes, we may all find that all roads are shutdown except the Katy Trail, Madison County trails,  and Creve Couer park. While we know of riders who create the problem by not riding single file when traffic approaches and not obeying the traffic laws, I think it is time we let our voices be heard.  Please read the following list of contacts and express your opinion.

 

It would also be helpful if the St. Louis Bicycle Federation, bike shops, and the Missouri Bicycle Federation started expressing opinions on this one.

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Proposed County Ordinance To Ban Bicycle On Hwy D, Hwy Dd, Hwy Z, Hwy F, Hwy 94

Joe Brazil, County Council Member, is introducing a bill on July 12th County Councilmeeting to ban cycling on these roads. The meeting is Monday night at7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at old courthouse in St. Charles. Bill No. 3620 - Prohibit bicycles on Highway DD, D, F, Z & 94 from Hwy. 40 to County line until shoulders or bicycle lanes are in place. July 12th Agenda http://council.sccmo...id=23&Itemid=44 Of course it could take a very long time before such changes are made to these roads. Debbie Dyn Keyes from Shoulders for Saftey are planning on having a group attend in support of this ban. Please contact the council members to urge them not to support this bill. Even if you are not in the district we are all users of these roads. Cheryl Hibbeler District 1 Map chibbeler@sccmo.orgThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Joe Brazil District 2 Map jbrazil@sccmo.orgThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Nancy Matheny District 3 Map nmatheny@sccmo.orgThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Paul Wynn District 4 Map pwynn@sccmo.orgThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Terry Hollander District 5 Map thollander@sccmo.orgThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Jerry Daugherty District 6 Map jdaugherty@sccmo.orgThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it John White District 7 Map jwwhite@sccmo.org

New Town Big Shark Triathlon

For anyone who is interested. The triathlon was today. The course was very flat and consisted of a .6 mile swim, 20 mile bike ride and a 4 mile run. Due to a glitch in the system, the swim time includes the first transition. Swim and first transition in 23:36 (the swim was quite a bit better because I spent between 5 and 10 minutes in the first transition). Bike in 1:01:52 with a max speed of 26.2 (my computer) and an average speed of 19.4 (their calculation) with plenty of head wind for half the ride. 3:31 in the second transition. The run (walk) took 51:48 (12:57 min mile). I had some guy drafting me (not allowed) just after the 10 mile mark on the bike. He was not right on my wheel but he was less than the required 3 bike lengths behind me. I would pass someone and then pull way over to the right and he would do the same and stay right behind me. I finally slammed my brakes on! He had to swerve and go around me. I don't think he will try that again in a no draft triathlon.

St. Charles County Considers Banning Bicycles on Some Roads

More evidence of the hostility toward cyclists in St. Charles County...

KMOV had a story on their website regarding the St. Charles County Council introducing a bill on Monday, July 12 to ban bicycles from any highway without shoulders or bike lanes. This would at least initially be in southwest St. Charles County. Here's a link to the story.

http://www.kmov.com/news/local/St-Charles-consider-banning-bikes-on-some-roads--98136544.html

The council's meeting minutes will be published here:

http://council.sccmo.org/council/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=9&Itemid=22

Saturday Bike Ride July 10th

Let's do a ride into the city - eat - ride more and ride back. Or St. Charles. Looking forward to Dan's Birthday ride on Sunday. I am thinking 60 miles from my house into the city and back out. I'll probably leave my house around 8:00. Let me know what you think.
Mark

4th of July Weekend Riding

There are 3 days for riding this weekend. On Sunday, let's ride west from Chesterfield to Babler Park, Six Flags and you know the rest of the story. We can ride from my house. Be here by 8:00 and we ride at 8:30. Coffee for those who want it. I open for ideas for Saturday and Monday.

Saturday Bike Ride and Movie Extras at MoBat!

Folks,

Tomorrow (Saturday June 25th) Joseph is shooting a hospital scene at Missouri Baptist Hospital in the Pediatrics Building.  He needs extras at noon.  He wants a mix of individuals, and guess what, bikers are in! 

You can just show up in any style of clothing you desire or you can join me for a city ride that rendezvous at Missouri Baptist at noon.  That's right a city ride, and then  you can hang all sweaty at MoBat in biking clothes just like we are worried about a downed biker.

The shoot may take an hour or two, so my van will be available to drive anyone home afterwards who does not want to get back on their bike.

Let me know if your interested in the ride, or can just make it to be an extra at MoBat.  This will be your last chance to be in a  Joe  film, before he goes professional and becomes famous!

 Roark

Thinking Outside the Box (an alternative to MS 150)

Folks,

I know many of you are still tied to the MS150 in September.  I on the other hand am newly free from all entanglements! So with that in mind, after eight or so years doing the MS150 I was thinking of trying something new, the "Old Kentucky Home Bicycle Tour".  The ride is briefly described below:

The 33rd Annual Old Kentucky Home Bicycle Tour, (aka OKHT), is a two-day ride departing from E.P."Tom" Sawyer Park in Louisville,Ky. on Saturday, September 11th, with 3 mileage routes to historic Bardstown, Ky.
A 50-mile, 72-mile, and a very challenging 102-mile century, which includes the legendary Pottershop Hill ! It is the winner of the League of American Bicyclists Best Century award.
On Sunday, September 12th, there are two routes from Louisville. The 25 mile short route goes out to the Fern Creek Fire Station and back to Sawyer Park. The 50-mile, single-day loop goes out to our  FAMOUS " Homemade Cookie Stop" sag stop and joins up with the 2-day riders coming back from Bardstown for the return ride back to Sawyer Park via a gorgeous scenic route.

Here is the link for more info:  www.okht.org

If you want to try something new, let me know.  I am up for a new bicycling adventure to keep from getting stale.

Thanks,


Roark

Bridge Birthday Bash June 27th

This sounds like a great ride for Sunday June 27th. I will be riding from my house to the Chain of Rocks Bridge -

Bridge Birthday Bash & Bicycle Ride
WhenSun, June 27, 8:30am – 10:00am
Where10950 Riverview Drive, St. Louis, MO 63137 (map)
DescriptionRegistration: 8:30 – 10:00 AM Routes: 17, 34 or 50 miles Terrain: Flat to rolling, no big hills Features: Celebrate the 81st birthday of the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge with a scenic ride in Madison County, IL. Return to the Bridge for the Birthday Bash featuring brews, the Pocketchange Blues Band, cake and ice cream too (while supplies last!) Directions: Exit I-270 at Riverview Drive and go south 100 yards. The Bridge entrance is on your left. Fees: $8 Member, $12 Non-member, $3 Child In Partnership with: The Confluence Partnership, St. Louis Public Radio, the Saint Louis Brewery and Schlafly Beer Bike Shop Sponsor: REI Stop in for a $3 off coupon, see ad (while supplies last) Flyer: bridgeflyer.pdf
more details» copy to my calendar

This Weekend

On Saturday I am riding the Ronald McDonald House Bike Ride - it starts in Forest Park and heads into Ill. It starts at 7:30 if anyone is interested in riding it.

On Sunday, planning to ride early morning. We could meet at Creve Couer Park at the Boathouse and ride out to Crooked Tree for breakfast. Let's meet at the Boathouse around 8:30am.

Mark

The Coming Weeks Rides 6/7-6/13

Folks,

I thought I would be pro-active now that the weekend is half over and I head to DC on Sunday.  I come back Wednesday, so of course the Wednesday Night Ride is out.   After Thursday morning it will be just the boys in my house, and since the 18 year old boy pretty much makes films and does  his own thing, I am planning ahead.

So here are my plans. 

I will be doing an evening Ride Thursday night, with John J.  John is putting up with my rather slow speeds these days.  BTW John is atop a brand new electrically charged Dura Ace Bicycle.

Friday morning I plan to be social and go over and join the Illinois Horseshoe Lake ride. 

Saturday I am hoping for something with hills, Chesterfield Valley works, or the Hills of Kirkwood. 

Sunday I plan to ride from my house to support Amanda Ls Huntingtons Cure Ride at Creve Coeur Lake, with an after ride loop say to Crooked Tree to enjoy some coffee.  That is unless my 18 year old is willing to ride with me around Creve Coeur Lake.  In that case I will just ride with him, and drive to and from the lake.

So let me know if your plans coincide and you would like to be company (good or bad).  Start times and places are open for input.

Roark

A Post from My Son! - Let Him Know If You Are Interested

I am posting this for Joseph.  Please let him or me know if you are interested.  ----- Roark

Hey everybody,




In case you didn't know, I will be shooting a new feature film entitled "The Pascal Sign" this summer. The Pascal Sign tells the story of five unique personas during the religious End of Days, as they struggle to answer the difficult question of how one gives life meaning during the end of time. The movie, which will run about two hours, features a professional cast from all over the mid-west, a new High Definition format, and Surround Sound!



Production for The Pascal Sign takes place over the entire month of June, and WE NEED YOUR HELP!



There are a series of small non-verbal roles throughout the film for extras and if you are interested in being featured in one of these scenes that would really help us out. Please let me know if any of these work for you and you would like to be involved. Please forward this to any person you think would be interested.



Thanks,

Joe Weil



JUNE 2ND - We will be filming at Local Harvest Grocery, and need employees and shoppers to walk around the store.



JUNE 16TH - We will be setting up Developmental Day Care as an orphanage and need to fill it with kids.



JUNE 17TH - We are filming at Mississippi Mud Coffee Shop and need other patrons.



JUNE 24TH - We are filming at Tom's Bar and Grill and need other bar-goers.



JUNE 26TH - We are filming a hospital sequence and need patients, doctors, etc.



JUNE 30TH - We are filming at a gas station and need others to be filling their cars

Joseph Gives His Highschool Commencement Speech!

Folks I am going to brag one last time (ok I may again). Here is a video of Joseph giving the commencement speech to over 2500 at his graduation ceremony.
Roark

Weekend Rides...5/22-5/23

I hope everyone has been enjoying the cool rain riding while I have been enjoying the end of Joseph's High School era. Looks like, if my cold lets up I will be back to riding this weekend.

Saturday though I am open to suggestions I was planning to ride from my house around 9:00 am.

Sunday of course I will be riding for brats and strawberries on the Strawberry Festival Ride. http://www.trailnet.org/documents/berryflyer.pdf

I am of course looking for "good" company. Let me know your plans.

Roark

Saturday and Sunday Riding May 15 and 16th

Saturday looks like a toss-up right now. On Sunday, let's plan to ride out toward St. Albans and Six Flags. We can meet at my house Sunday morning at 8:00 and ride at 8:30. We will try to be back by 1:00pm. My address is 15243 Kempwood Dr. Chesterfield, MO 63017.

Mark

Joseph's Induction Into High School Broadcasting Hall of Fame Ceremony

Folks,

One of the advantages of being the blog owner is that I get to post what I want.  I thought I would include a video of the induction ceremony of my son Joseph getting inducted into the Ladue High School Hall of Fame.

Roark

Please help.....

I received word from the woman who collects the registration forms for Amanda's HUNTING-TONS for a Cure Bike Ride that she has only about 5 people registered. This event would be a great lunch stop for a longer ride. We would like registrations in by 5/20/10 so that we have enough of everything. It's only $20 and includes lunch, snow cones, music by a DJ, optional t-shirt, raffle/door prizes. Huntingtons has affected our family for years. My mom died from it. My sister has been diagnosed with it. I have not yet been tested for it. Please take time today to send in your registration form.

June 13, 2010
Creve Coeur Park, Sail Boat Cove parking lot
Registration forms can be downloaded (and then mailed in) at http://www.hdsastl.org/

Thanks so much for your help!
Cheri

Pre Mom's Day Ride

Folks,

Well last week I got in say about 175 miles of bike time.  This week I have less days to ride, just Saturday due to Mother's Day and working Friday.

So if your not in shul, or other commitments how about a long 60 mile ride Saturday.  I can make up the route, or take suggestions.  A 9 am departure from my house would be good.

Roark

Weekend Bike Rides

Folks,

It seems like its been forever since I was able to ride on a weekend to my hearts content.  Well I think I just might be able to slip one in before graduation season sneeks up on me.  So I plan to ride assuming the weather holds, Friday (yes I get to take one of my off Fridays!), Saturday, and Sunday!  Since I am way out of shape I am not planning on and Frondos or Frodos or even a Gandalf ride.

I am open to reasonable suggestions.  My options to begin with include:

Friday - The Horseshoe Lake Contigent Ride (40-50 miles)
Saturday - Tour de Stooges Ride (64 miles)
Sunday - Maeystown Fruehlingsfest Ride (50 miles)

Hope to get back on the right road!

Roark

Sunday Earth Day Bike Ride

Let's do an Earth Day Bike Ride. I will ride from my house on Sunday morning - and head to Olivette and pick up Roark and then we can head into the City and end up at Forest Park.
I'll leave my house around 8:00 and get to Roark's just before 9:00.
Dan, how does that time work for you on Sunday morning?
Mark

Late Ride Saturday

Folks,

My plans for this weekend are go with the flow.  I am having a quarter century celebration at the ole shul so I will be riding Saturday for a short ride sometime after the kiddush on Saturday.  Sunday since I am leaving for Washington DC for a week of fun, I will either be riding short and early, or doing a double spin session.

Roark

MONDO FONDO!!! - Saturday May 1st

Hello all,

Anyone up for any of these crazy ideas? I'm pretty sure I'll shoot for the Mondo Fondo. By May 1st I should be in pretty good conditioning and I'll bet I can talk Tom into giving this a shot.

Let me know what you think,

Mike


Presented by: Big Shark Bicycle Co.

Register online at: www.bigshark.com

Registration: Riders start in order of registration. Access to the start/zone at 8:00 AM. All riders have to be staged by 8:20 AM. Late arrivals will be staged in back. 


Routes: 
Mini Fondo – 25 miles with 2,500 feet of climbing.
Midi Fondo– 75 miles from Augusta past Daniel Boone’s home with 5,600 feet of climbing. Mondo Fondo – 132 miles from Augusta to Hermann and back with 12,000 feet of climbing. 


Features: A traditional pairing of challenging riding and a tour of some of Missouri’s best and oldest vineyards. Fully supported, chip-timed event, all riders receive overall ride time and their climbing time.
Directions: From I-64 and S Hwy 94 in Weldon Springs go southwest on Hwy 94 towards Augusta for 16.5 miles. Turn left on Jackson St. in Augusta, then right onto High St. The Winery is on the left.
Fees: $85 for individuals and $150 for tandems in advance, day of registration will be $100/$175. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Trailnet.

Blooming Ride - First Weekend In April

Folks,

March is on the way out, cold, rain, wind will be a thing of the past.  April will be nothing but temperate conditions, with a heavy dose of pollen! 

Here is the forcast for the coming weekend, its a great one.

Apr 3 Saturday



Mostly Cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s and lows in the mid 50s.


Apr 4 Sunday


Considerable cloudiness. Highs in the low 70s and lows in the low 50s.

So lets plan to ride.  Its time to do the Hills of Kirkwood this coming Saturday.  Then we can ride out to Crooked Tree on Sunday.  If you dont like those plans, suggest something, the point is, LETS RIDE!
 
Roark

Saturday Musical Ride

Folks,

I am leaving my house at 10 am to ride the City Sound Tracks Festival described below.  I will be riding between Metrolink Stations.  Afterwards I may make an excursion to loop to the Chain of Rocks Bridge. 

Here is the festival info:

Take MetroLink to the City Sound Tracks Music Festival this Saturday to show your support for St. Louis public transit! City Sound Tracks is an innovative, all-day music festival along the MetroLink line in the heart of St. Louis. Twenty-seven local musical groups will perform at Tom’s Bar and Grill (20 South Euclid Avenue, a short walk from the Central West End Metrolink Station) and Union Station (on the lake stage that can be seen from the parking lot). The festival begins at 10am and will end at 10:30 pm. Admission is free.

http://www.citysoundtracks.org/

SPRING!!! SPRING!!! SPRING!!!

Rusty Riders, last week we got 58 miles in of cold weather riding! Cold enough that I am home sick with a bad cold.

So while laying about listening to Good Morning America what did I hear?

Friday: Abundant sunshine. Highs in the low 50s and lows in the low 30s.
Saturday: Occasional showers possible. Highs in the low 50s and lows in the low 40s.
Sunday: Occasional showers possible. Highs in the low 60s and lows in the mid 40s.

My plans are to be fully recovered and ride Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Who wants to enjoy SPRING?

Roark

Weekend Heat Wave

Folks,

Oil those creaky knees. I hear we are in for a weekend heat wave!

Feb 27 Saturday
A few clouds. Highs in the low 40s and lows in the upper 20s.
Feb 28 Sunday
Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the low 40s and lows in the upper 20s.

Thats right its going to be in the 40s this weekend. How about a short coffee house ride starting you know at my house. I might even share a Groupon with you! I figure thirty miles tops, just to not forget you know how to ride a bike.

I am up for either day. Lets wait till at least 10:30 to get the heat of the day. Other then that I am open to suggestions.

Roark

Creakkkkkkkkkk...........

Thats the sound your knees are making from lack of use. What's become of all the spandax clad folks I used to cycle with? Spring can't be that far away, so if its too cold to cycle, get on those spinning bikes.

Lets start to hear suggestions for spring rides! Summer rides! Fall rides!

Do you get the pictue, bicycle rides!

Till then you can join me at the J, where this weekend, Saturday I spun for two hours , and Sunday I spun for an hour and did weights on legs for the next hour.

Don't forget Mark is making plans for a week long bicycle ride in Maine this Summer. Right now I think its only three of us.

Roark

Sun 1/17/10 ride

I'm thinking a little later ride will be slightly warmer. I think I'm looking to leave from my house at10:30a and ride out to crooked tree for a coffee. Anyone is welcome to join.
Thanks.
Cheri

Saturday Brunch 12:30 Black Bear Bakery

Folks,

I dont know if the weather will be good enough to ride, but lets plan to meet at 12:30 in the afternoon for Brunch at the Black Bear Bakery on Cherokee.

Roark

Best Vegan-Friendly Brunch
Black Bear Bakery
Venue
Black Bear Bakery
2639 Cherokee St.
St. Louis, MO
314-771-2236


Vegans dreamin' of a steamin' weekend feast would do well to head toward Cherokee Street for the neighborhood brunch at Black Bear Bakery. Each Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., the bakery's staff — which collectively owns and operates the establishment — serves up French toast, egg casserole, biscuits, mushroom gravy and homemade apple butter for the vegetarians. But vegans have options too: potatoes (fried and seasoned); kale or collards (sautéed and steamed), hearty buckwheat pancakes, mixed fruit and salad. Twenty-five-year-old Chris Scheetz, who does a lot of the cooking on Saturdays, says he'll use whatever produce he can get his hands on. Sometimes that means harvesting what's in season from the garden across the back alley. At $9 for all you can eat ($10 with coffee), another demographic may also enjoy this brunch: call us the locavoracious.

Gymnastics competition Sun 2/28/10

I just wanted to let you all know that Melina has a gymnastics meet at the America's Center (701 Convention Plaza) on Sun 2/28/10. Warm ups start at 4:30pm and the first event will probably start at 5pm. There's an entrance fee (probably about $10 per person). If you're going to be there, let me know so we can keep an eye out for you.
Thanks.
Cheri

Saturday January 16th Coffee Shop Lunch

Former Bike Riders;

Its damn cold outside, chances are there will be no ride next Saturday again. So how about we meet and greet for coffee someplace next Saturday about 12:30 in the afternoon. I have some suggestions, once I know there is some interest.

Roark

9th Annual Maine Lobster Ride and Roll July 24th

The Maine Lobsta Ride is July 24th - I have send my brother Robert a note and asked him if Ocean Point is available that week. There are several other good bike rides in the area we could do during the week. Everyday you can eat lobsta to your hearts desire.

Let me know if you are interested. The house at Ocean Point can accomodate 7 - 8 of us. Only serious cyclist please.

The dates for the Maine Trip would be July 23rd - July 31st. Fly up on Friday and Fly out the following Saturday.

Mark

Riding The Chicago Lakefront on Saturday July 17th 2010

Folks,

I plan to do the century option of this ride along the Chicago Lakeshore. I grew up in Chicago, and figure its not too late to ride a route I have never done fully. Its three states in 100 miles. I dont know all the details of when I am leaving (eg Friday), and what I will be riding on Sunday. I just plan to do it. If your interested, let me know.

Tri-State-Tour

Roark

Saturday Post Turkey Ride

Ron and Folks;

I am up to ride this Saturday in Wildwood. My suggestion though is to start from the Lone Wolf Coffee Company on Clayton Road in Balwin. We can do the Meetup St. Louis Regular Saturday Route. Lone Wolf is the most Bike Friendly Coffee Shop in St. Louis My suggestion is a 9:30 start time so it warms up a bit. They have great oatmeal for those who want to get there a bit earlier for breakfast.

I am also willing to ride some Hills of Kirkwood from my house, with Lunch at the Bitter Sweet Bakery near Mike. They have great food, and they should remember me for thowing Maxines 50th Bday Party there. If we ride from my house 9:00 am is a good time.

Let me know your plans and interests so I know what to do tommorow morning. First one to respond gets to pick the start location.

Roark


Lone Wolf Coffee Company
15480 Clayton Road, Suite 220
Ballwin, Missouri 63011
Phone: 636-527-7027

New Telephone Number

I have a new home telephone number it is 636 812-2307.

I have a new e-mail address dana_mark@att.net

Mark

Sunday Ride

Since John and I drove to a ride on Saturday. I plan to ride from my house on Sunday. I will be leaving at 9:00 am. Most likely miles in the 40-50 range. Somewhere along the way we stop for coffee. If your interested let me know.

Roark

Another Ride Option For This Summer

Welcome to the Grand Illinois Trail And Parks bicycle ride for 2010

GITAPWe "head for the hills" on this year's GITAP – to Galena and the unglaciated area of northern Illinois. The Grand Illinois Trail's northern leg promises great cycling (and not all hills), scenery, and state parks – along with our special blend of small numbers and large friendliness. Make plans now to enjoy an early summer vacation on a bike with us in northern Illinois.

The tour begins on Sunday, June 13 and wraps up on Friday, June 18.

Yes, this year's ride is a six-day ride. We will begin and end at Freeport's dramatic Highland Community College. From there we're off to three outstanding state parks – Rock Cut, Lake Le Aqua Na, and Mississippi Palisades. In the ride's middle we'll take a two night stay at lovely Galena – within walking distance of its historic downtown. Most of the route will be on roadways that are a part of the Grand Illinois Trail The minimum distance this year is 260 miles for the week, but by taking extra loops, it will be possible to do 465 miles.

The base price for the ride will be $385.
We’ll also have an “early planning rate” of $375 – for
registrations mailed by April 1. A late rate of $410 will
go into effect on June 1.

A Motel Options is Available.

Sunday Ride

Folks,

I plan to ride the Pasta Ride to Edwardsville On Sunday From Culver's at Horseshoe Lake. Saturday I am out for Maxine's Birthday Celebration. The info for the Culver's Ride is below. I can take four from my house in my van for those who want to carpool.

Roark

Sunday, 11-08-09 St. Boniface Pasta Ride
For years, Anne and Jim Jesse have led a bicycle ride to the annual
pasta dinner at St. Boniface Church in Edwardsville, and they will do
so again Sunday, Nov. 8.

The dinner takes place from 11 a.m. til 7 p.m. Jim and Anne plan to
start their ride at about 10:15 at the Madison County Parks and
Recreation headquarters at Horseshoe Lake Road and Illinois Route 157
next to Culver's. If the parking lot fills up at the headquarters,
there is plenty of parking at Culver's next door.
The pasta dinner offers a choice of mostaccioli or spaghetti with a
choice of meat or meatless sauces for about $8.00 (adults, less for
children). The dinner includes drinks, salad and dessert. Be sure to
bring a couple extra dollars to tip the friendly, attentive
grade-school servers.

September Bike Ride for 2010

With Mike leaving word that he wont be planning this summers trip, here is the first option I am considering: LAGBRAU (7 day option) With hotels but not with airfare or bike shipment $1100.

A CALL TO PEDALS - to all capable bicycle riders everywhere to come and participate in "the most scenic bicycle ride in the world," the Legacy Annual Great Bike Ride Across Utah (LAGBRAU). Each day you will ride through a different National Park, National Monument, National Recreation Area or National Forest that are international recognized as some of the most unique and beautiful sites in the world.

LAGBRAU offers three route options:

• LAGBRAU Full Fall (10-day)
• LAGBRAU (7-day)
• LAGBRAU Lite (3-day)

Roark

Crepes In The City Closes

FYI Folks,

Crepes in The City closed its doors last week with the owner apparently skipping town.
I talked with the landlord today, and had the information confirmed.

Roark

Sunday's Ride - Day of The Dead

I will be joining Mark tommorow at 9:45 to ride toward Forest Park to join the group. During this ride, just so everyone knows I plan to loop over to Cherokee Street so I can enjoy a bit of the "Day of The Dead" Festival.

Thanks,
Roark

The Cherokee Street Latino Business owners cordially invite you to join us on Sunday Nov. 1st from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Cherokee and California Avenue intersection to celebrate El Día de los Muertos. We will have a reenacment of a visit to a graveyard on Day of the Dead. Some local business will be giving away food and beverage samples: coffee, hot chocolate, tamales, mole, Day fo the Dead Bread. Traditional food, crafts and sugar skulls kits kits will also be available for sale.

Hmmmmm A Ride This Weekend?

Folks,

I am thinking of riding this weekend. Its just a thought right now, but any takers on the potential?

Roark

My New Bike Buddy!

Ok Folks she is so much cuter then any of my other bike buddies. She rides a Roark Bike too! Lovingly build from spare parts by Dad!

October 10 & 11 Bike Riding

I am up for a good warm up bike ride on Saturday - a city ride would work? - in preparation for Sunday's Ride the Rivers Ride. I have registered for Ride the Rivers - is any planning to register for the ride on Sunday - maybe you pick up the registration packets and we can meet up in Olivette - the ride goes through Olivette on Old Bonhomme I think.

Mark

Sunday October 4 Riding

I am up for riding Sunday. We can start at my house and ride out Wildhorse Creek to St. Albans and decide if we want to go to 6 Flags. Let's plan to ride at 9:00. If you want to come for breakfast around 8:00 let me know. We can sit out on the deck.

Tour de Wildwood

Anyone riding the Tour of Wildwood Sunday? I plan on starting around 8:00

Ron

Weekend Rides

Anybody doing the group rides this weekend?
Saturday is the Beer and Brat Century.
Sunday is the BFC Foot High Pie Ride.
Greg

Rooms at Ramada for MS150

Folks,

I still have one or two extra rooms available at the Ramada Inn in Columbia Missouri for the MS150. I think Mike wants one of the rooms (Mike please confirm). If you want the other please let me know tommorow Thursday, because Friday morning I will cancel any extra rooms.

Roark

Craigs List

Anyone,

I have been selling off extra bike stuff on Craigs List. Melina's old bike (the one she road in the Blue RidgeMountains and on the Wisconsin trip) took about a week to sell and my Shimano A-520 SPD Sport Touring Road Bike Pedals took about 5 minutes to sell.

Anyway, I want to post my bent Bontrager Race rear wheel. Spokes and Hub are perfect but the rim is bent. I think it is 3 years old. Anyone have a suggestion on how much money I should ask for?

Thanks,

Brian

Weekend Rides - Fri 8/29 to Sun 8/30

Folks,

Here are my plans for the weekend.

Friday Being an Off Day - Ride 70 miles from my house leaving at 7:30 am out to St. Albans & Back (if I can find a partner in crime).

Saturday - Ride 70 miles
option 1: I didnt get to do St. Albans Friday so do it today.
option 2: Ride Past New Town in St. Charles County to wiggle 70 miles
I plan to leave my house at 7:30 am on Saturday.

Sunday - 50 miles solo one way out to Elsberry Missouri to meet family for party.

I am looking for company on Friday and Saturday. Sunday I am just looking not to be solo road kill.

Roark

Elsah/Eckharts Ride Sunday

Sunday we will meet at 7:45 and roll at 8:00 from the Alton Casino/Marina parking lot. We will park in the lot farthest from the casino, close to the marina after you cross over the Clark bridge into Alton. We will go up the riverroad to Elsah and then head up the hill to Eckharts. So far Mike, Roark and I are going.
Greg

Triathlon Race Results

Any Interested Parties,

Total triathlon time is 3:06:56

Swim (1500): 32:03
Bike (24 mi): 1:17:43 (19.2mph)
Run (10k): 1:07:10 (10:50 min/mile)
32nd of 34 males age 40 to 44

It was a great event. Very well organized. The run was through the Lake Saint Louis subdivision and residents were on their driveway playing music and cheering on the participants (in many cases, their neighbors) and handing out water.

Dan Baur: A lady wanted to buy my Gus's Gang sleveless jersey. I sent her your way.

Brian

Rides this week / weekend?

Anyone planning on rides this week or weekend? The weather looks kind of iffy for the next 2-3 days, so I'm playing the week by ear. However, the weather for the weekend is supposed to be perfect for riding.

I might get out tonight for something short and simple, or maybe the Trailnet ride.

Wednesday - watching weather - hoping to do the Trailnet ride.

Saturday - I know Brian is doing the Lake Saint Louis Tri - best of luck to you! What time is the start and the tentative finish? I'm hoping to ride that morning early. Maybe 3-4 hours, probably rolling anywhere from 7:00 to 8:00 - done by noon or so. Guessing 45 - 60 miles. Roll from my house to meet others, or meet at Roark's?

Sunday - I'm planning on doing the Trailnet ride in Wentzville. Probably won't ride to this one from my house though! Unless Mark happens to be thinking of riding from his house. I could be talked into riding with him from his house.

Take care,

Mike

Trek 2.1

Amanda received her birthday present a little early so she could get used to it before her JCC Kids Triathlon and the MS Bike Tour. The present is a 2009 52cm Trek 2.1 9 speed triple womens specific design road bike with tiagra on the front and 105 on the back. This bike is aluminum with carbon fork and carbon seat stays. It is one sweet bike!

Melina wasted no time and took possesion of the Schwinn Fastback.

Melina's Denali will be for sale soon.

Brian

Almost Worth Skipping The MS150 For!

Dangers in Cycling

One more thing we have to worry about when cycling.

http://www.ksdk.com/news/national/story.aspx?storyid=182419&catid=28

Greg

Save the date / does this date work for you?

Hello all,

Lynda and I are going to have our annual Bike Group / Holiday party a little earlier this year, so maybe we can enjoy the Fall weather and our deck a bit more during the party. We're hoping this becomes the new annual tradition too.

So right now we are looking at October 17th (a Saturday). I hope this date works for the majority. We might have one or two other dates to work with, but our calendar is actually quite jammed up, so this is probably the most likely date.

More info to follow,

Mike and Lynda