Katy social 2016?
01-30-16, 08:21 AM
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Katy social 2016?
Any plans taking shape for a ride/social this year? We are thinking about doing a destination bike ride in July.
In the past, my work schedule has precluded participating, but now I'm retired, so thinking if the St. Louis folks are planning to do this again this year, we might be in.
In the past, my work schedule has precluded participating, but now I'm retired, so thinking if the St. Louis folks are planning to do this again this year, we might be in.
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Yes, I could probably attend. Details please.
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01-30-16, 08:29 AM
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I think @Retrogrouch is usually the instigator and usually the first or second weekend in July.
It would be good to see you again Michael.
It would be good to see you again Michael.
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It would be good to see you, also.
We could meet at my home in Edwardsville. I'm very close to the center of the superb Madison County trail system. The system offers more than 75 miles of paved trails without vehicular traffic. Edwardsville is also an excellent destination with fine dining and other amenities.
See: https://www.mcttrails.org/map.aspx
I could provide a meeting site and offer an early dinner, post ride.
We could meet at my home in Edwardsville. I'm very close to the center of the superb Madison County trail system. The system offers more than 75 miles of paved trails without vehicular traffic. Edwardsville is also an excellent destination with fine dining and other amenities.
See: https://www.mcttrails.org/map.aspx
I could provide a meeting site and offer an early dinner, post ride.
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Any plans taking shape for a ride/social this year? We are thinking about doing a destination bike ride in July.
In the past, my work schedule has precluded participating, but now I'm retired, so thinking if the St. Louis folks are planning to do this again this year, we might be in.
In the past, my work schedule has precluded participating, but now I'm retired, so thinking if the St. Louis folks are planning to do this again this year, we might be in.
Anybody else?
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It would be good to see you, also.
We could meet at my home in Edwardsville. I'm very close to the center of the superb Madison County trail system. The system offers more than 75 miles of paved trails without vehicular traffic. Edwardsville is also an excellent destination with fine dining and other amenities.
See: MCT Trails Map
I could provide a meeting site and offer an early dinner, post ride.
We could meet at my home in Edwardsville. I'm very close to the center of the superb Madison County trail system. The system offers more than 75 miles of paved trails without vehicular traffic. Edwardsville is also an excellent destination with fine dining and other amenities.
See: MCT Trails Map
I could provide a meeting site and offer an early dinner, post ride.
Sounds like just the kick I needed to get something started. Do you have a preferred week end? I'm thinking maybe July 9 & 10. In the past our plan was for an out and back ride Saturday on the Katy and a loop ride Sunday on the Trails of Madison County, Illinois.
Anybody else?
Anybody else?
01-30-16, 01:22 PM
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I had near 60f weather with sunny skies and mild winds today: https://connect.garmin.com/activity/1033052143
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01-30-16, 02:23 PM
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The loop that I normally ride in Madison county is around 32 miles but it can easily be either extended or shortened. I frankly prefer the Madison Trails to the Katy but they're farther away from where I live.
In the past I've only invited 50+ folks and the result has been on the low side. This year I'm planning to extend invitations to a couple of other cycling groups to see if we can generate a little more participation.
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Any plans taking shape for a ride/social this year? We are thinking about doing a destination bike ride in July.
In the past, my work schedule has precluded participating, but now I'm retired, so thinking if the St. Louis folks are planning to do this again this year, we might be in.
In the past, my work schedule has precluded participating, but now I'm retired, so thinking if the St. Louis folks are planning to do this again this year, we might be in.
... It certainly would be nice to ride together sometime. As you may recall, I’m an avid participant in the 50+ Annual Rides held over the past several years. I remember that you showed interest in a few of them, but most have been held in the Northeast and Midwest, and you have not been able to attend.
It’s now about that time of year when somebody starts suggesting various venues for such a ride. I have previously made a suggestion for a Boston ride later this year [see below], but to you and all other 50+ subscribers, any suggestions for a get-together in a mutually convenient location? I myself have been willing to drive a few hundred miles for such an event in conjunction with an organized ride. For example, this past October, Blues Dawg drove from Georgia to Pennsylvania, myself from Boston, and the Kentons from New Jersey. Maybe myself, or someone else will start a specific thread, but just to get the ball rolling...
It’s now about that time of year when somebody starts suggesting various venues for such a ride. I have previously made a suggestion for a Boston ride later this year [see below], but to you and all other 50+ subscribers, any suggestions for a get-together in a mutually convenient location? I myself have been willing to drive a few hundred miles for such an event in conjunction with an organized ride. For example, this past October, Blues Dawg drove from Georgia to Pennsylvania, myself from Boston, and the Kentons from New Jersey. Maybe myself, or someone else will start a specific thread, but just to get the ball rolling...
BTW, there is a ”Chronicle of the 50+ Rides”, including the Katy Trail Social of 2013. This Ride however is too far away for me, and as a Road Cyclist, I hear there is a lot of dusty limestone pavement.
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The idea that there is an official or sanctioned Bikeforum event is rubbish.
As a former moderator I discussed the legal and organization linkage between Bikeforums and any events announced within these forums with Tom Stormcrowe. He explained to me that there is none.
I've attended events announced on Bikeforums and they can be very successful. The Dairyland Dare event that has become a phenomenon is a good example. See : https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vi...in-august.html
I've also met up with Bikeforum members on other occasions.
These events are unregulated and open. If they become successful, it's the result of like minded people just enjoying the hobby and a willingness to gather.
As a former moderator I discussed the legal and organization linkage between Bikeforums and any events announced within these forums with Tom Stormcrowe. He explained to me that there is none.
I've attended events announced on Bikeforums and they can be very successful. The Dairyland Dare event that has become a phenomenon is a good example. See : https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vi...in-august.html
I've also met up with Bikeforum members on other occasions.
These events are unregulated and open. If they become successful, it's the result of like minded people just enjoying the hobby and a willingness to gather.
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When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.
When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.
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The Katy Trail ride is set up to be either 25 or 50 miles (or so). The long riders start earlier and do an out-and-back before joining the shorter distance riders for an out-and-back going the other way.
The loop that I normally ride in Madison county is around 32 miles but it can easily be either extended or shortened. I frankly prefer the Madison Trails to the Katy but they're farther away from where I live.
In the past I've only invited 50+ folks and the result has been on the low side. This year I'm planning to extend invitations to a couple of other cycling groups to see if we can generate a little more participation.
The loop that I normally ride in Madison county is around 32 miles but it can easily be either extended or shortened. I frankly prefer the Madison Trails to the Katy but they're farther away from where I live.
In the past I've only invited 50+ folks and the result has been on the low side. This year I'm planning to extend invitations to a couple of other cycling groups to see if we can generate a little more participation.
The out and back on the Katy will be no big deal as you can obviously pick the turnaround point. Might have to work out a way to short circuit the loop ride in Madison Cty.
Maybe we will get others chiming in that might be looking for shorter rides.
As much as I would like to stick with the group, my wife will obviously be my first consideration. I won't make her ride back alone.
Another option may be to pick up a second battery pack to extend her range.
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Sometimes I print out a little squib that says "No fees are charged for this event and no services are promised."
I don't do much but I promise even less.
I don't do much but I promise even less.
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01-31-16, 08:10 AM
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That sounds good to me. 30 milers are a good ride for me. I will have to consider my wife however, who does not care to do that kind of distance, even with electric assist.
The out and back on the Katy will be no big deal as you can obviously pick the turnaround point. Might have to work out a way to short circuit the loop ride in Madison Cty.
Maybe we will get others chiming in that might be looking for shorter rides.
As much as I would like to stick with the group, my wife will obviously be my first consideration. I won't make her ride back alone.
Another option may be to pick up a second battery pack to extend her range.
The out and back on the Katy will be no big deal as you can obviously pick the turnaround point. Might have to work out a way to short circuit the loop ride in Madison Cty.
Maybe we will get others chiming in that might be looking for shorter rides.
As much as I would like to stick with the group, my wife will obviously be my first consideration. I won't make her ride back alone.
Another option may be to pick up a second battery pack to extend her range.
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01-31-16, 09:21 AM
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I'm not likely to be able to come, but I won't rule it out either. I'll keep an eye on the plans as they develop and see if I can swing a road trip.
I think the concept of an "official" 50+Ride is sort of a semi-mythical deal. It doesn't really exist, but it's fun to pretend it does sometimes.
I think the concept of an "official" 50+Ride is sort of a semi-mythical deal. It doesn't really exist, but it's fun to pretend it does sometimes.
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It's a bit of a hike for me from IA but I'd think about it; sounds like fun.
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When I first read the OP, I thought it might be a clarion call for an Eighth Annual Fifty-Plus Annual Ride, but I realize it’s specific for the Katy Trail Social. I have been an avid participant previous annual rides, and last week I made some preliminary ramblings about such an event in a reply to a Fifty-Plus subscriber...
The idea that there is an official or sanctioned Bikeforum event is rubbish.
As a former moderator I discussed the legal and organization linkage between Bikeforums and any events announced within these forums with Tom Stormcrowe. He explained to me that there is none.
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As a former moderator I discussed the legal and organization linkage between Bikeforums and any events announced within these forums with Tom Stormcrowe. He explained to me that there is none.
…
Is there a thread about a 2015 50+ Annual Ride? I can't find one. I am seriously considering going to the… in Entriken, Pennsylvania, the weekend of October 9-11, 2015…
- Folks Gathering in Glenwood Springs, CO for 1st 50+ Annual Ride (@DnvrFox), 48
Apparently DF thought this indeed would be an onging event. - Second Annual 50+ Forum Ride Weekend (Official Thread) (@tsl), 177
Official in the sense of definitive, not sanctioned - Ann Arbor, Michigan, 3rd Annual 50+ Summer Ride, "One Helluva Ride" Invitation (@Road Fan ), 209
- 4th Annual 50+ Ride (Natchez Trace Area) (@Irwin7638), 162
- Official Thread for the 50+ 5th Annual Ride (@DnvrFox), 252
Official as above. - 6th Annual 50 plus ride. An official Poll, I hope! (@Irwin7638), 106
Official as above. - Fifty-Plus Ride in Pennsylvania - October 9-11, 2015 ( @BluesDawg), 99
After I had participated in a couple of these Fifty-Plus Annual Rides, on my own volition wrote this unsanctioned definition:
…I'd like to propose this definition of an Annual Ride: One that is announced on the 50-Plus Forum for all subscribers, with sufficient lead time to make preparations to attend. No minimum number of riders, other than at least one besides the “host.” After the ride there should be some narratives and photos of the event (“without pictures, it didn't happen”). Then the ride should be recorded in the Chronicles. It would be helpful to keep all the suggestions for a Ride on one single thread…
Typically the Annual Rides are informal affairs held in conjunction with an organized bike ride sponsored by an organized club…Usually such events offer different mileage routes, and the subscribers who attend choose according their ability, and ride at their preferred pace; well and good if some choose to ride together.
…I've attended events announced on Bikeforums and they can be very successful. The Dairyland Dare event that has become a phenomenon is a good example. See : https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vi...in-august.html
I've also met up with Bikeforum members on other occasions.
These events are unregulated and open. If they become successful, it's the result of like minded people just enjoying the hobby and a willingness to gather.
I've also met up with Bikeforum members on other occasions.
These events are unregulated and open. If they become successful, it's the result of like minded people just enjoying the hobby and a willingness to gather.
BTW, IMO the opportunity for a “whole lot of pain,” does seem to appeal to a select group of cyclists; the Annual Fifty-Plus Rides have always offered a variety of rides and activities for the participants (and their possible non-cycling companions).
Even when DnvrFox organized the First ride in his own, he started an extensive thread on the liability and risk management issues; and I think he expected a signed waiver.
So my conclusion, if @Barrettcv is posting as an [strike]officious[/strike]…official of BF, perhaps we should cease and desist from the label ”…Annual Fifty-Plus Ride”, and let events occur ad lib without any context. Perhaps a sticky to that effect should be posted…something like the late @Tom Stormcrowe posted to this Forum, *****The Tone In Here.....All 50+ Members read, please...
Anyways, @Dan and @retro, sorry for the interruption, and now back to the regularly scheduled thread, already in progress.
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...and that was quite an interruption.
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So my conclusion, if @Barrettcv is posting as an [strike]officious[/strike]…official of BF, perhaps we should cease and desist from the label ”…Annual Fifty-Plus Ride”, and let events occur ad lib without any context.
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Relax, Jim always overthinks things.
I am going to be riding from Kansas City to St Louis via the Katy during the last week of June into the first weekend. I don't expect changes to be made based on that, but if somethings going on the first weekend, I may catch up.
Marc
I am going to be riding from Kansas City to St Louis via the Katy during the last week of June into the first weekend. I don't expect changes to be made based on that, but if somethings going on the first weekend, I may catch up.
Marc
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Count me in. So far I don't have anything planned for 9 / 10 July.
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Katy social 2016?
Behave, you guys. Your antics last time were recorded in the ”Chronicle of the [strike]50+ Annual[/strike] Rides”. 
But without pics, it didn't happen.
…Los Quattro Amigos! The only bad thing about this shot, is that we didn't get a shot of the person taking this pic. We have nicknamed the intersection where this was taken "Bikini Crossing" in honor of this intrepid photographer...
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Can any St. Louis locals recommend good camping facilities in the area? Either side of the state line would be fine.
We prefer treed lots to open fields. Oh, and quiet is good if such a place exists.
We are looking into renting a small teardrop trailer for the week.
We prefer treed lots to open fields. Oh, and quiet is good if such a place exists.
We are looking into renting a small teardrop trailer for the week.
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Can any St. Louis locals recommend good camping facilities in the area? Either side of the state line would be fine.
We prefer treed lots to open fields. Oh, and quiet is good if such a place exists.
We are looking into renting a small teardrop trailer for the week.
We prefer treed lots to open fields. Oh, and quiet is good if such a place exists.
We are looking into renting a small teardrop trailer for the week.
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When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.
When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.