Katy Trail Social, July 9 & 10
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Katy Trail Social, July 9 & 10
Emphasis is on social. We've done this ride a couple of times previously and had a wonderful time. Post or PM me if you'd like more details.
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05-14-16, 10:24 AM
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Tour de Donut in Staunton IL or the Katy Trail on that Saturday? Decisions. Decisions.
I should be able to do the Sunday ride either way.
I should be able to do the Sunday ride either way.
05-14-16, 04:37 PM
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This will be the route and the plan for the Edwardsville route on July 10th: Edwardsville tour in Edwardsville, IL, United States | MapMyRide
We will depart from LaClaire Park, 750 Madison Ave Edwardsville 62025 at 10:00 am.
We will stop for Brunch and coffee in Downtown Edwardsville at 11:00. A post-ride vintage bike show will start at the end of the ride at 1:00 PM. Food and beverages will be served post-ride.
We will depart from LaClaire Park, 750 Madison Ave Edwardsville 62025 at 10:00 am.
We will stop for Brunch and coffee in Downtown Edwardsville at 11:00. A post-ride vintage bike show will start at the end of the ride at 1:00 PM. Food and beverages will be served post-ride.
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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.
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05-16-16, 09:38 AM
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This will be the route and the plan for the Edwardsville route on July 10th: Edwardsville tour in Edwardsville, IL, United States | MapMyRide
We will depart from LaClaire Park, 750 Madison Ave Edwardsville 62025 at 10:00 am.
We will stop for Brunch and coffee in Downtown Edwardsville at 11:00. A post-ride vintage bike show will start at the end of the ride at 1:00 PM. Food and beverages will be served post-ride.
We will depart from LaClaire Park, 750 Madison Ave Edwardsville 62025 at 10:00 am.
We will stop for Brunch and coffee in Downtown Edwardsville at 11:00. A post-ride vintage bike show will start at the end of the ride at 1:00 PM. Food and beverages will be served post-ride.
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05-19-16, 07:40 AM
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Good idea. I really like the idea of a vintage bike show at the end. Is that a mostly bike path ride? We have a couple of confirmed riders who are a little intimidated about riding on high traffic roads and who might want to short cut the 32 mile distance. I'd definitely like to accommodate them since I'm married to one.
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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.
05-19-16, 09:22 AM
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Perfect!
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05-19-16, 10:16 AM
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Good idea. I really like the idea of a vintage bike show at the end. Is that a mostly bike path ride? We have a couple of confirmed riders who are a little intimidated about riding on high traffic roads and who might want to short cut the 32 mile distance. I'd definitely like to accommodate them since I'm married to one.
05-19-16, 01:36 PM
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Well, we'll see who actually shows up on the day but we will definitely find a way to work it out. I'm looking forward to a good time.
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05-19-16, 01:41 PM
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There will also be a shortcut back to the starting point at mile 24 that provides a easy and direct route to the final destination.
The idea of having two groups has plenty of merit. I'll send you an email to discuss.
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06-17-16, 09:56 AM
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I'm not going to be able to make any of it. We're going to be getting ready for an invasion of 4 generations of family all at once. My nephew has planned to get a photo with everyone in it, as a gift for my Mom for her 90th birthday (which was yesterday on the 16th of June!).
Sigh. My heart will be on the trail, while my hands are busy cleaning and kid-proofing the house....
Sigh. My heart will be on the trail, while my hands are busy cleaning and kid-proofing the house....
06-17-16, 05:21 PM
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I'm not going to be able to make any of it. We're going to be getting ready for an invasion of 4 generations of family all at once. My nephew has planned to get a photo with everyone in it, as a gift for my Mom for her 90th birthday (which was yesterday on the 16th of June!).
Sigh. My heart will be on the trail, while my hands are busy cleaning and kid-proofing the house....
Sigh. My heart will be on the trail, while my hands are busy cleaning and kid-proofing the house....
Happy 90th to your Mom.
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Sorry, you PMed me and I could see that, but the site won't let me PM because I haven't posted 50 messages yet (I'm new here). I see the dates are July 9 and 10, but what time, where on the trail, how long is the ride, etc. I'm curious about whatever info you have.
06-20-16, 06:09 PM
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I'm surprised that they won't let you return my PM.
Saturday ride leaves from the Bike Stop Cafe on the St Charles Riverfront at 10:00 AM. Past times we have ridden to the Daniel Boone Bridge and back, about 25 miles. Since it's an out and back, folks who don't want to ride that far can cut it as short as they like.
Barrettscv has planned the Sunday ride to start in LaClaire Park in Edwardsville, Il. It will be 90% on the excellent mostly paved trails in Madison County, Il. The park is hosting an antique bike show in the afternoon so I think that's going to be pretty neat. There are ways to short cut that ride also and it looks like at least a couple of riders are planning to take that option.
I'll PM you an email address if you have any other questions.
Saturday ride leaves from the Bike Stop Cafe on the St Charles Riverfront at 10:00 AM. Past times we have ridden to the Daniel Boone Bridge and back, about 25 miles. Since it's an out and back, folks who don't want to ride that far can cut it as short as they like.
Barrettscv has planned the Sunday ride to start in LaClaire Park in Edwardsville, Il. It will be 90% on the excellent mostly paved trails in Madison County, Il. The park is hosting an antique bike show in the afternoon so I think that's going to be pretty neat. There are ways to short cut that ride also and it looks like at least a couple of riders are planning to take that option.
I'll PM you an email address if you have any other questions.
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06-23-16, 08:49 AM
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This will be the route and the plan for the Edwardsville route on July 10th: Edwardsville tour in Edwardsville, IL, United States | MapMyRide
We will depart from LaClaire Park, 750 Madison Ave Edwardsville 62025 at 10:00 am.
We will stop for Brunch and coffee in Downtown Edwardsville at 11:00. A post-ride vintage bike show will start at the end of the ride at 1:00 PM. Food and beverages will be served post-ride.
We will depart from LaClaire Park, 750 Madison Ave Edwardsville 62025 at 10:00 am.
We will stop for Brunch and coffee in Downtown Edwardsville at 11:00. A post-ride vintage bike show will start at the end of the ride at 1:00 PM. Food and beverages will be served post-ride.
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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.
06-29-16, 07:08 AM
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I'm surprised that they won't let you return my PM.
Saturday ride leaves from the Bike Stop Cafe on the St Charles Riverfront at 10:00 AM. Past times we have ridden to the Daniel Boone Bridge and back, about 25 miles. Since it's an out and back, folks who don't want to ride that far can cut it as short as they like.
Barrettscv has planned the Sunday ride to start in LaClaire Park in Edwardsville, Il. It will be 90% on the excellent mostly paved trails in Madison County, Il. The park is hosting an antique bike show in the afternoon so I think that's going to be pretty neat. There are ways to short cut that ride also and it looks like at least a couple of riders are planning to take that option.
I'll PM you an email address if you have any other questions.
Saturday ride leaves from the Bike Stop Cafe on the St Charles Riverfront at 10:00 AM. Past times we have ridden to the Daniel Boone Bridge and back, about 25 miles. Since it's an out and back, folks who don't want to ride that far can cut it as short as they like.
Barrettscv has planned the Sunday ride to start in LaClaire Park in Edwardsville, Il. It will be 90% on the excellent mostly paved trails in Madison County, Il. The park is hosting an antique bike show in the afternoon so I think that's going to be pretty neat. There are ways to short cut that ride also and it looks like at least a couple of riders are planning to take that option.
I'll PM you an email address if you have any other questions.
07-05-16, 07:01 AM
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Weather forecast for July 9: Partly cloudy high of 88. Not likely to get much nicer than that for July in Missouri.
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07-07-16, 04:56 PM
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I plan to be at both.
07-08-16, 12:21 PM
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Since its a small group, please start at 832 Madison Ave, Edwardsville Il. 62025. Please arrive at 10:00AM Sunday. We will depart at 10:15.
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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.
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07-08-16, 01:19 PM
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Please at least make a swing past the park. I've posted the park to several folks as the starting place.
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07-08-16, 02:11 PM
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It's less than a block away.
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07-09-16, 04:14 PM
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Great riding with you all!
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Great to meet you Jerry, Retro Grouch and the rest.
It was a perfect day for it. looking forward to part two tomorrow.
It was a perfect day for it. looking forward to part two tomorrow.
