tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20014737.post5948015119481423718..comments2008-05-18T10:53:50.140-05:00Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09090802854306112252noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20014737.post-23223198403377584452008-05-18T10:53:00.000-05:002008-05-18T10:53:00.000-05:00Zach, I'm all for a laid back group ride. There isn't anything like that locally. I've been looking for people that are interested in a ride like this. Something similar to the Hiawatha Cyclery (Minneapolis) Sat morning rides. No hammering permitted, and where you see more steel frames than carbon fiber or aluminum. I tried to start a Wednesday night group ride last summer through Velduluth. It was for the non-racer type that prefers longer rides with hills. I called it Scenic Routes and Conversation.Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09090802854306112252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20014737.post-47330517496456682062008-05-18T03:47:00.000-05:002008-05-18T03:47:00.000-05:00I enjoyed our BTWD down here earlier in the year. Great to see these events taking off worldwide. I think you need to get local businesses behind it a bit more. We had live music and free breakfasts at my local one!<BR/><BR/>I'd guess there will be more riders at your next event as more people start riding to work year by year.<BR/><BR/>I've been lusting after a Pocket Rocket Pro for years now, but I just don't "need" one. I hate being practical.Antoinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11660064402070508807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20014737.post-82898690609234082312008-05-17T23:45:00.000-05:002008-05-17T23:45:00.000-05:00yes, those pesky 26" wheels. me too. my Crosscheck is olive green, and the LHT is puke green. i've thought more than once of selling the Crosscheck frame for a different color, but what's the point? bike works.<BR/><BR/>i couldn't do the bike-to-work day. i had to help get my older son to school (urban school, no bus service). summer's approaching though.Tex69http://www.blogger.com/profile/16733840950451530910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20014737.post-28722627741986198762008-05-17T19:24:00.000-05:002008-05-17T19:24:00.000-05:00It was a great way to start the morning. Hanging out with other local bike commuters/riders is always a rewarding experience. Dang, that green LHT sure is nice! Great meeting you Doug. We ought to start organizing some laid back group rides for folks who just love riding their bikes, instead of racing them. I would also like to pass on the thanks to those folks who brought the event together. Encouraging to know that I am not alone in my commitment to sustainable transportation, a clean environment, "independence from foreign oil", and just plain enjoying the awesome feeling of riding a bike!Zachnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20014737.post-13432896343675363582008-05-17T08:24:00.000-05:002008-05-17T08:24:00.000-05:00I'm sorry I could'nt make it down town, but I have to start work too early. It was a nice morning to ride to work, but this morning was even nicer! Looks like another rainy week ahead. I'm going shopping for rain gear.Bozhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08287680290391700918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20014737.post-91019974996325963672008-05-16T22:14:00.000-05:002008-05-16T22:14:00.000-05:00I had a good ride in with a co-worker. Enjoyable ride from Lakeside. I wish I would have hung around longer, but had to get to work. That Giant is CRAZY- What is that thing? Going to have to do some research!<BR/>Thanks to those who put on the Bike to Work Day events!<BR/>JeffBiking Duluthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00179925829846787103noreply@blogger.com