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