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This site?

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 19:38:53 GMT

I am officially done checking and posting on this site. If you want me, you know how to get me.

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Alien Bikes

John — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 18:59:03 GMT

I ran across this company while surfing fixedgeargallery.com. They look like they have some decent components for a pretty good price, I may end up with one of their wheelsets over the summer.

http://www.alienbikes.com/gear.html

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Cranksgiving 2007

John — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 21:00:01 GMT

It's on Nov. 17th, 12pm.
I really want to go, possibly a friend (or a few) from here in Mahnk as well.

Just a heads up I guess.

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When there's time...

Sat, 03 Nov 2007 18:48:59 GMT

Someday when we have some time...
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/mn/rochester/102668528

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I think I'm gonna tackle one of these as a Christmas break project

John — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 16:55:31 GMT

http://www.instructables.com/id/Ultimate-Night-Vision-Headlamp---500%2b-lumens-with-/

http://www.instructables.com/id/BIKE-LIGHT-500-Lumen-%22Mt.Bike%22-for-under-10-bucks-/

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Another Quality Morning

Sat, 27 Oct 2007 19:01:29 GMT

John and I rode this route this morning and it was quite fun. My feet were frozen and I think Johns were too. 43 degrees is pretty cold no matter what. Lots of gravel and a nasty Northwest wind for the return on Cty 8. Here is a map: http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/mn/rochester/30255924

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Rochester League?

John — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 15:03:41 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzH0mvr7X2A

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Coming back on Friday

John — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:02:10 GMT

What up?

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I'm coming back tomorrow afternoon

John — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 07:28:53 GMT

and leaving on sat evening. Who wants to ride Friday night or Saturday morning?

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Ride tomorrow night (8/6)

John — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 03:05:15 GMT

I think a friend and I may be showing up to the ride that leaves from Bamber Valley school at 6:30pm, the plan is to go fixed.
However, my friend is still not sure if he can make it because he has orientation at the U of M all day. If anyone feels like joining me / us, feel free; the more fixxxxers the better.

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Anyone riding tomorrow?

John — Sat, 04 Aug 2007 00:39:01 GMT

I'm not going to make it because I have to work at 8:30.
Unless anyone wants to meet earlier and get coffee or something, provided it's not raining of course.

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Late night cycling....

Fri, 06 Jul 2007 20:35:35 GMT

Well, the results are back and I am confirmed to have strep throat.....and pink eye. I have received my stern talking to about my late night adventures and I feel compelled to report to you that my late night excursions are over, at least temporarily. I am not opposed though, to daytime pub crawls. I wonder if this weekend day drinking thing might be more attractive to some. Think about it; no darkness to impair your already impaired vision, less risk of bicycle theft, plenty of time to sleep it off, possibility for a sun tan, the perks really seem to be endless. So, if you are interested, please let me know and I'll start trying to think in another direction for the next couple of months,years, etc...

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Rochester to Minneapolis

Wed, 27 Jun 2007 17:00:39 GMT

I am going to be riding to Minneapolis sometime Sunday in July. I was wondering if anyone would care to join me. I have a route planned to the south Metro right now. This part of the route is final. I am considering a few options for the journey into Minneapolis before I post the entire route. So far there is about 72 miles, 30-40 of which are gravel, with about 900 feet of climbing. Something to consider anyway.
Here is the map:
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=115837805829342814633.000001136db59d2c74df2&ll=44.34153,-92.705383&spn=0.966444,1.867676&z=9&om=1

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July 4th Ride.

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 03:42:27 GMT

Come for the patriotism or come for the beer, but please come on the Fourth of July bike ride. We are going to be leaving the Central Park area around 10:30 on the Fourth. The plan is to cruise through the Silver Lake area while the "works" are going off and then ride to Glynners, Whistle Binkies and then on the the Whiskey Bones Traveling Antique Roadshow on north Broadway. We won't drop anybody so bring your cruisers and have a good time. Questions, leave 'em here or get a hold of me somehow. Oh, and tell your friends.

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found one!

Greg — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 23:14:28 GMT

Guy from work has had this in his shed for the last 30 years -- '76 FUJI.

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Puke the Fixie

Bate Jemcho — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 04:23:59 GMT

yay -- my first self-built fixed gear. i feel like such a growed-up little kid. ;-)

http://people.tribe.net/9c247752-8667-45bc-8307-e7ffc3a69b01/photos/957cfe3d-e084-4b8d-accb-bca7ccd1cbd3

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Ride tues. the 19th?

John — Sat, 16 Jun 2007 03:19:04 GMT

I've got a hankerin' for some mountain biking. If anyone wants to join me or ride elsewhere, I've got the day off.

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looking for a frame

Greg — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 18:38:36 GMT

I've decided to start my first fixed gear project bike. My road bike is a 59cm. Does anyone have a frame that they are willing to part with? Any suggestions? Thanks.

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This Saturday the 16th

Wed, 13 Jun 2007 01:47:07 GMT

Thank you all for participating in the March 24th Bicycle and Pedestrain Forum at the Rochester Area Family Y. We're trying to keep the momentum going by working with CardioVision 2020 to sponsor a Bike-4-Fun Day Event. Cyclists are encouraged to ride from home (or another location if they live far away) to Mayo Park behind the Civic Center, and arrive between 9:30 and 10:00. Details on the event, including activities at the park can be found on the Olmsted County web site: http://www.co.olmsted.mn.us/ The link directly to a .pdf brochure is: http://www.co.olmsted.mn.us/docs/2007cardiovision_bike4fun.pdf

Hope to see you there.

Lee Ganske - Rochester/Olmsted Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Member

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Traveling with bicycles...

Wed, 30 May 2007 17:11:44 GMT

I am going to Alabama on the 9th of June and I am taking along my bicycle. i am flying Northwest and I am wondering what the best way to transport my bicycle would be. Do I check it and fly it on the plane or use Fed-Ex or DHL or something like that? Anybody?

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Results and news of more races?

Mon, 21 May 2007 18:36:37 GMT

Results are in on the blogspot and I just started putting together another race for this fall. Find it all and more at www.almanzo100.com.

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Registration Closing

Thu, 10 May 2007 03:09:54 GMT

hey ron, are you going to join us on the trip to mankato? i heard from hurl and he said he was going to come down, just wondering if you'd heard the same?

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another update

Tue, 17 Apr 2007 18:13:04 GMT

I have a final course map on the blogspot. i met charlie from university cycles in mankato and they will be hosting the finish line. i am working on the trophies this week, hopefully. i am waiting for postcards from anybody on here that wants to participate. that's it.

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fixed wheels

Wed, 25 Apr 2007 19:29:55 GMT

i am lookin for a set of fixed wheels. preferably 110mm in the rear and a hundy up front, but whatever works. not lookin to spend a whole lot of money, just something for a grocery gettin' beater named stella

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One F*** Speed caps

Ron — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 16:13:23 GMT

They are in Walz cycling caps kick ass. Now I just gotta figure out how to post a pic here. Also Surly Steamroller in this week. 56cm other sizes available. $666 go figure.

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follow the women

Bate Jemcho — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 01:47:05 GMT

Lebanon's Daily Star tracks the third annual "Follow the Women" ride in support of regional peace:

http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=1&article_id=81327#

"Follow the Women" -- what a fine mantra.

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why?

Sat, 07 Apr 2007 14:32:47 GMT

community? leisure? unity? solitude?

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Freakin sweet!

John — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 17:16:02 GMT

I just realized that I'm gonna be back for Saturday's race !
Anyone planning on showing up?

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Trails

CarlV — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 22:07:22 GMT

I would like everyone to keep in mind how important it is to show support for this project. The DNR will be monitoring the level of area support by using the comment cards and by the number of people that sign in at the door and letters sent to Denny Thompson. He also told us that people can send email voicing support or concerns to Dennis.Thompson@dnr.state.mn.us. If you can't attend either of these nights please take a few minutes and send Denny your thoughts about this proposed State Trail system.
It really makes a difference in how projects are looked at in the DNR or when we are looking for funding to be able to show that we have the support of area residents, so please ask friends, family, and members of health oriented groups to attend or write to Denny.
Thanks,
Jeff
Whitewater Country State Trail Master Plan

You are invited to share your thoughts and recommendations on a proposed master plan for the Whitewater Country State Trail. This is a conceptual plan that will guide the overall design of the trail and how the final alignments will be selected.

The Whitewater Country Loop State Trail includes part of the Blufflands State Trail System and the Great River Ridge State Trail. The Whitewater Country Loop State Trail will be an important link in the overall trail system of southeast Minnesota. It will provide a recreation / transportation connection between the cities of Rochester, Eyota, Dover, St. Charles, Elba, Plainview, Elgin and Viola. The trail will connect to Chester Woods County Park, Whitewater State Park and Carley State Park. It will connect to the Douglas State Trail through the Rochester city trail system, and the rest of the Blufflands State Trail System in southeast Minnesota. The trail is projected to be approximately 50 miles long. The actual length will determined by the final route selected. The entire length of the trail will be open to pedestrian and bicycle use. Most of the trail will be open to horse and snowmobile use.

Two public open houses to review and discuss the draft master plan are scheduled for April 11, at the city hall in St. Charles, and April 12 at the PEM K-3 ElementaryBuilding in Plainview. Both meetings will be an open house format, so stop by anytime between 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. and talk with DNR staff and local trail supporters.

After April 2nd, copies of the master plan will be available at public libraries in Plainview and St. Charles, and at the city halls in Dover and Eyota, it can also be viewed or downloaded from the DNR website at: http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/input/mgmtplans/trails/index.html

Comments on the master plan will be accepted through May 15, and can be provided at the public open house, or can be mailed to: Dennis Thompson, Principal Planner, DNR, Division of Trails & Waterways, 500 Lafayette Road, box 52, St. Paul, MN 55155-4052.

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here you go.

Tue, 03 Apr 2007 19:27:42 GMT

i took this off the surly blog. and then i sent him an e-mail
Wednesday, March 28, 2007

"I can't support bike lanes. Roads are built for buses, cars, and trucks. My heart bleeds when someone gets killed, but it's their own fault at the end of the day."

-Rob FordToronto City Councillor
Email: councillor_ford@toronto.ca

HELP US FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT

We urge all friends of the bike to send a message to Mr. Ford explaining why he is way off-base. We recommend that you don't use any threatening terms or obscenities, as hard as that may be to do.

This message was forwarded from our friend Dale at Kona Bikes.

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Hit and run

Ron — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 15:42:14 GMT

http://www.surlybikes.com/surlyblog.html

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Oxbow

CarlV — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 19:09:59 GMT

Pre-reg for Oxbow is open at www.bikereg.com

Flyer is up at www.velorochester.com

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Rochester Critical Mass?

colin — Sat, 24 Mar 2007 21:14:25 GMT

hey. my wife and i are still pretty new to rochester. we moved down here from south minneapolis. we've been wondering if there is a critical mass ride here. anybody know when? thanks.
-c

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go gunnar go

Bate Jemcho — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 01:11:23 GMT

short profile on the pilot of rochester flyers:

http://news.postbulletin.com/newsmanager/templates/localnews_story.asp?z=2&a=288654

LOVE the "how do you stay in condition?" query, by the way ...

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New link for Almanzo 100

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 16:57:26 GMT

tell everyone you know to go here and start talking.
http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?p=2843004#post2843004
Seems like a good place to connect and arrange support crews.

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Neato

John — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 01:41:41 GMT

http://www.treehugger.com/files/2007/03/treehuggerstyle.php

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website update

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 18:56:48 GMT

the website has been updated, let me know what you think.
www.almanzo100.com

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Open Forum on Bike and Ped issues

Ron — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 20:38:06 GMT

A guy handed me this flyer today.Here it is along with some of my own remarks. Sorry about the remarks, but this stuff while serious still gags me.

Global Warming

Is there anything an individual can do ?

Yes

Bike- Walk- Bus- Carpool

Open Forum on Bike and Pedestrian issues

March 24th (Sat.) 10 - 11:30 am

Rochester Area Family Y ( if I had a coffee shop it could have been held there)
* Recap of League of American Cyclists Workshop held in Rochester ( did anyone know about this ?)

Hear about plans for bike trails ( rec trails eeww), bike lanes ( I like), and Pedestrian improvements ( that will take a shitload of work)

Have your ideas heard ( and then ignored ?)

Sponsored by : Rochester/Olmsted Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commitee ( Are these the same people who commute to work wearing ther "kits" and never acknowleged my existance)

Contact Lee at 280-6862 or email at ganske@aol.com for more info

Be eligible for fabulous (water bottles) door prizes if you bike, walk, bus or carpool to the forum ( who's bringing the beer ?)

All kidding aside I'll be there, and I really do hope this helps.

Get there dammit !!

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riding this saturday?

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 19:57:24 GMT

does anyone plan to ride this saturday morning?

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pugsly.......on the side walk????

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 22:29:37 GMT

was that you ron?

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almanzo100.com

Mon, 26 Feb 2007 18:47:54 GMT

www.almanzo100.com
the site is up and registration is open...any questions?

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Rah Rah Rockchester, MN & Nathan Hall

Nate — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 03:48:18 GMT

Hi! My name's Nate. I run a tribe called Rah Rah Rockchester, MN. It's a very similar tribe to the Alley Cats as it's a meeting place for bored folks in Rochester. I just wanted to extend a friendly invitation for anyone on the Alley Cat tribe to check mine as well. You're welcome to post, join or just say hi to me as I'm new to town. In any case, thanks for reading this.

~Nate

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role call?

Sun, 18 Feb 2007 04:30:04 GMT

who still checks this thing?

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what about this?

Wed, 21 Feb 2007 18:11:13 GMT

found it while looking at pictures of rita...
http://www.redlinebicycles.com/adultbikes/monocog-29er.html
they've got them for $450 in faribault....
i only read positive reviews for this bike and with a price like that there is plenty of room for upgrades.

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it's up

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 22:51:42 GMT

it's ugly, but it's up...
www.almanzo100.com

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did anyone ride today?

Sat, 03 Feb 2007 19:32:27 GMT

i completely spaced it.

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Stupor Bowl?

John — Sun, 28 Jan 2007 21:59:43 GMT

Anyone have any info?

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Twin Cities Bike Swap

Ron — Sat, 20 Jan 2007 15:04:38 GMT

Sunday Feb.11 th check it out at birthwoodbiketeam.com/swap

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My girlfriend and I were out riding tonight

John — Wed, 03 Jan 2007 01:42:18 GMT

A motorist was kind enough to inform us that he hates us.
We held up the line to get out of a parking lot for a minute and a half while waiting for a space to pull out.
How dare we.

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MSU has a cycling team

John — Tue, 16 Jan 2007 03:19:37 GMT

I'm starting the process of getting involved, should be interesting.
Now I have to find a new bike...goodbye new ibook...

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mankato.?

Fri, 05 Jan 2007 20:25:02 GMT

john, when are you going to mankato? is anyone riding tomorrow? and does anyone want to plan a time to ride to mankato to check out the scene that john is going to implement there. my wife has a friend that lives there so she would be willing to visit and could certainly be our transportation home. just a thought. john, you are going to make sure mankato is a good place for bicycles right?

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A neat new forum

John — Tue, 02 Jan 2007 20:49:13 GMT

www.chaoscyclingclub.com/forum

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ride tonite?

Fri, 22 Dec 2006 15:28:14 GMT

is there a ride tonite? ron had menioned it a while back. just following up to see if it was still happening. if it is i will not be able to join up until midnight as my wife won't be home from work until then. if it is happening i suppose i will need to call and find out where you guys are.

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wheels?

Sat, 09 Dec 2006 22:17:17 GMT

I am looking for fixed wheels. 120mm spacing in the rear. can anyone point me in the right direction, maybe to some secret wholesaling warehouse!?

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17t cog?

John — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 02:31:33 GMT

Anyone have a 17 tooth cog they want to get rid of?

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29'er Festival in Decorah

Ron — Thu, 07 Dec 2006 14:51:05 GMT

Now here is a ride I can get into. Wait I'm sure I'm already involved, just don't know it yet

http://crookedcog.com/29er-meetup/

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trans iowa???

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 02:27:55 GMT

seriously considering this one. any takers?

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Carbon Dioxide Levels.

John — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 20:02:54 GMT

Appearantly the carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere have doubled...since 1990.

Ick.

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the abandoned website.....

Mon, 27 Nov 2006 15:03:40 GMT

hello? did everyone stop looking at this site? i was starting to lose hope in this anti-everything community, but i had no idea it had infiltrated this group.

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and to all a happy thnaksgiving.

Fri, 24 Nov 2006 03:31:14 GMT

cheers!

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Cranked Magazine Anniversary wheelset raffle

crankedmag — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 04:52:05 GMT

Hey there Rochester! I wanted to post up this little promotion we're throwing. We at Cranked Magazine are heading into our fifth issue. This will make our one year anniversary, and because of this we're giving a set of wheels away to one lucky reader. Why wheels? The upcoming issue is going to feature a rather in-depth how-to article on a unique wheel lacing method. The wheels featured are going to be sweet, and to get entered to win them all you have to do is pre-order a copy of the up-coming issue. Check out more details at our website: "http://crankedmag.com". Not only will you get a copy of our anniversary issue, but you might just come out with a set of precision hand-built wheels.

We're a real live group of bike enthusiasts that recognize Rochester Alley Cat as an equally enthusiastic group of bikers. Check us out and let us know what you think!

Michael

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Halloween follow up

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 15:20:27 GMT

Another quality experience. Looking forward to the next evening ride. My condolences for those who were unable to attend.

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Halloween ride?

Wed, 04 Oct 2006 16:57:49 GMT

I know we rode last year, just wondering if anyone was interested in doing it again this year. Costumes, bicycles, etc...

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Green Party Ride

Wed, 11 Oct 2006 02:24:12 GMT

The following message was sent to me from Cory Rubin. He is running for city council in the 3rd ward. I believe I will be attending this and not the Madison race.

Greetings,
I was recently contacted by Ken Pentel (Green Party Candidate for Governor) to possibly join him on a bicycle ride. Ken has heard about my campaign for city council and about my successful bicycle ride to the Farmers' Market in August. Ken is planning to be in Rochester the weekend of Oct 28 for an upcoming forum. He plans to ride his bicycle from the Cities to Rochester and was wondering if anyone from Rochester would like to join him along his route. I plan to join Ken. I think this will be a great opportunity for media coverage for my campaign with approximately one week left to go before the election and it should be great fun!

Please let me know if you are interested. Ken will be contacting me soon with more details regarding his route. When we talked he planned to arrive in Rochester on Saturday, Oct 28 and stay through Monday (the day of the forum).

Let's keep the momentum going!

Cory

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october 28: critical mass

brian — Sun, 01 Oct 2006 18:27:58 GMT

obviously, it's a couple days before halloween, so naturally, we'll be wearing costumes.

the regular meeting time/place is 5pm at central park. there will hopefully be flyers out soon.

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Homie Fest 06

Ron — Mon, 09 Oct 2006 14:45:58 GMT

This is not to be missed.

Oct. 21st
Meet at Lyle's Liguor at 11 AM ish.

Now if someone can tell me how to post a flyer on this site, I'll do so. Otherwise a flyer is on most all the usual sites. Sulry Bikes, Evil cycling, BRose has it on his blog.

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Madison!!!?

Sat, 23 Sep 2006 01:17:09 GMT

I am in Madison and have been invited to participate in an alley cat on October 28th. Thinking about it, yes. Sure that I will ba able to make it, not yet. Anybody interested, let me know.
-sir skogen

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subaru racks?

Tue, 19 Sep 2006 15:56:34 GMT

anybody have any suggestions for a subaru outback rack? carl, don't you drive a subaru?

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I'm back.......

Thu, 14 Sep 2006 17:15:02 GMT

hello fellow citizens

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I got another idea for the fixed gear & singlespeed riders

Thu, 27 Jul 2006 20:16:24 GMT

A fall 1/2 century ride/race. What do you think? I'm pretty sure this route:
http://local.live.com/default.aspx?v=2&cp=43.99286~-92.49967&style=r&lvl=15&scene=3936434&cid=7B577128C8DB2577!159
Comes in at about 50 miles. All pavement. No support, no sag wagon. We just pick a date and race/ride it. Fixed gear and single speed only. Well, I wouldn't keep geared riders from riding, but I want to keep it so it's competitive for the fixies out there. I'm gonna say a tentitive date of October 28, 2006. That'll leave enough time for those who want to race it to train.

This is pretty much inspired by the Guitar Ted Death Ride Invitational. http://gtdri.blogspot.com/ But 105 miles in one day on gravel roads in Iowa seem kinda nutty. If he has it again next year, maybe I'll do it. Hey Carl, I'm sure this will help with your SSCXT. Heh-heh!

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St. Paul Recreational Ride

John — Fri, 08 Sep 2006 03:14:28 GMT

I just found out about this thing about an hour ago, I'm not sure of the details yet.
It's this sunday (the 10th) and it'll be a 15 or 30 mile option ride with 4 or 5 stops. The police will be keeping the route free of traffic.
Paul (he was at the food drive race) is leaving at 7am and is planning on being back at 1-2pm. I shot an email to him to see if he still has a seat open in his car that I could take.
I'm thinking that if anyone else is interested in going I could throw our rack on my car and do some sort of caravan deal.
So I guess if anyone wants to go, gimmie a holler.

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Photos of the Labor Day Food Drive Alleycat

Thu, 31 Aug 2006 20:48:20 GMT

For anyone who may bring a camera and take photos. Go ahead and visit http://www.flickr.com/groups/laborday_alleycat/ , joint the group and post any and all pics.

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info on Labor Day Food Drive Race

Tue, 22 Aug 2006 20:50:05 GMT

When: Labor Day, Monday, September 4, 9:00am

Why: Collect food for www.channel-one.org

Bring: Your bike, a lock, a backpack or bag, a helmet, some friends, and about $20 to purchase food items.

How: You will be given a list of food items that must be purchased at local grocery stores. Only one item may be purchased at each store. Receipts will need to be kept and submitted with the list and food items at the finish.

This is a race on open streets. You will have full and complete responsibilities for your own actions. I encourage everyone to wear his or her helmet and to ride safely, in a lawful manner. I will not keep anyone from participating, but strongly recommend that you be confidant riding on busy streets with traffic.

The sponsors and I will not be held responsible for any accident, ticket, or injury you may receive.

There is no set course, so there’s no way to cheat by taking shortcuts.

You are required to purchase each item from a different store, but you may use any store in town.

You may choose to ride with another rider or riders (if you can keep up), but you shall only purchase items for yourself. You will need to provide a receipt for each of your purchases.

Bicycle choice is completely up to you. You are responsible for your bicycle and its operation and lawfulness. All bikes are welcome.

Have fun.

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Watch channel 6 news tonite

Fri, 01 Sep 2006 19:23:33 GMT

I'll be on there promoting the event.

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Reminder: Labor Day is Monday

Thu, 31 Aug 2006 02:22:12 GMT

Make sure that you know (and let others planning to race) that it is on Labor Day. That means Monday.

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Labor Day sponsors

Tue, 29 Aug 2006 20:03:05 GMT

Man. I'm so excited to see such great prizes come in. Let me say that we have a large supply of stuff.

http://www.1lesscar.com/
http://www.thebikebiz.com/
http://www.chicagowig.com/
http://www.chromebags.com/
http://www.crankedmag.com/
http://www.crosswindschurch.com/
http://www.iheartbikes.com/
http://www.islandtriathlonandbike.com/
http://www.masibikes.com/
http://www.cycling-fitness.com/
http://www.soulcraftbikes.com/
http://www.timbuk2.com/

Make sure you let the sponsors know that you appreciate the support. And be sure you show up. I hope my van is overflowing with food donations.

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Out of towner info for the alleycat

Wed, 23 Aug 2006 14:21:21 GMT

Knowledge of the streets and roads is important in ANY alleycat event. The hometown riders seem to always have an advantage. This is true of any sport. I'm attempting to remove some of this advantage. I should have a map with most of the MAJOR grocery stores marked on it for riders to view prior to the start. (or to refresh riders memories during the race). This is in no way, a map fo stores that must be used. You may go to ANY store to purchase an item on the shopping list/manifest.

There are also free maps available at many of the realestate offices and hotels in town. I may have some available for riders to take but you may want to be sure to pick one up before getting to the park that morning. You can also use the internet as a resource by finding where the grocery stores are.

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Second Annual Food Drive Alleycat

Tue, 25 Jul 2006 18:49:51 GMT

I'm begining work on having this event again this year. If you weren't around last year, this was an alleycat race where the manifest contained a list of food items, a list of grocery stores as well as some other checkpoints on it. Riders had to purchase a food item off the list from each grocery store and provide a receipt. All the food was then donated to Channel1 food bank.

The format for this year is similer, but I want to get more food. That's all I'm gonna say.

I'm also getting sponsors to donate prizes. I'm in talks with some great companies. One of the first to sign on is Chicago WIG. http://www.chicagowig.com
They make extreemly useful cycling products. Check em out!

More info to come.

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August Critical Mass?/Hi, dudes/dudettes. Sup?

brian — Fri, 18 Aug 2006 22:33:22 GMT

I just moved back here from dayton, ohio.

John is my brother.

would anyone be interested in helping organize a post-ride potluck/party or something?

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Anyone up for 24 hours of Afton

CarlV — Tue, 08 Aug 2006 20:12:25 GMT

MTB race - starts at 5pm on Friday Aug 25th. Ends on Saturday at 5pm.

I'm trying to get a 4 man team together - if there are 3 other masochistic retards out there, then we have a team. Otherwise, I'm going to get on an existing team.

Let me know asap - registration closes Friday.

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august?

justin — Thu, 03 Aug 2006 17:03:44 GMT

I know clue got canceled because gunnar can't make it this month. has anything else been planned? I'm 99% sure i'll be there, but also 99% sure i don't have time to plan anything.

i'd be up for lust a fun ride if everyone else is too busy this month.

ideas?

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Another cyclist killed

John — Fri, 28 Jul 2006 02:35:25 GMT

A young man was hit by a car somewhere near chatfield on wednesday evening.
I guess he died in the hospital early this morning.
Total bummer...

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SK on KTTC

CarlV — Wed, 19 Jul 2006 15:40:24 GMT

I normally don't watch the rag known at KTTC news, but last night I did - they covered the Rochester Mayoral race - and mentioned "new comer" Christopher Skogen!!! You're famous:)

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Cajun Man on the TdF

CarlV — Wed, 19 Jul 2006 15:45:09 GMT

Remember the SNL skit with Cajun Man - everything was "-jun" said emphatically with an exageratted cajun accent.

Today's TdF stage reminded me of that skit with the word "IMPLOSION"!!!

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special critical mass!

meghan — Fri, 30 Jun 2006 18:21:47 GMT

hey all--
sorry for the last minute info, but i thought i'd throw it up here. there is a critical mass bike ride today (friday june 30) at 5pm (we ride @ 5:30) @ central park (1st ave and 2nd street nw). this ride will be dedicated to Arianna Macnamara, a 7 year old girl who was killed here by a car on her bike a few weeks ago. the ride will go to the spot where she died and back to central park. there, we will kick back look at all the pretty bikes, maybe drink a beer or two, and probably have another ride--more of a celebration ride. THEN...later there will be a critical ASS ride. ...but, if you wanna know the deets on that, you gotta show up. we'll probably leave from the park for that ride too.
hope to see ya there.
oh...and a couple of us stayed up all night fixing old bikes to have on hand at the park for those without. so if you don't have a bike--come anyway. we will provide. and if yer not riding cuz you think you're too fat or lazy or out of shape (bullshit, by the way...and it's an easy ride), come join us anyway and bring your bike for someone else to ride.
much love

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critical mass!

meghan — Sat, 20 May 2006 23:23:49 GMT

Rochester Critical Mass--friday may 26 --gather at 5pm at central park, depart @ 5:30. i have made some fliers/handbills. if you are interested in passing them out, OR helping plan a route for this ride...we are meeting at 9pm at the blondell lounge on tuesday, may 23. (this will also be a meeting to discuss a potential Food Not Bombs) let me know if you're interested but can't make the meeting.

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FYI if you bike at night

John — Wed, 07 Jun 2006 07:28:52 GMT

Some dudes tried to mug my brother and I when we were riding at about 1am... They tried to use their car / car doors to stop us. it seemed like they were doing it because it looked like a chance to make some quick cash... they weren't that well coordinated or determined... they took off as soon as my brother was on the phone to the cops.

find a buddy and make sure you've got a phone readily at hand... none of that keeping it in a backpack bullshit.

if you've got a chain lock and a belligerient personality, sling it over your shoulder so it's readily available... nobody wants to mess with that. we're probably going to invest in some mace as well.

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Bebop bull

Ron — Thu, 18 May 2006 02:00:35 GMT

I'll be at Central park at 7 am. Probably late as usual. Hope some one shows, if not, I'll save ya all a donut.

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New Rider

CarlV — Thu, 18 May 2006 00:37:15 GMT

The newest rider in our family was born on 5/16 at 8:32pm at Methodist hospital. Veronika Voss weighed 7lbs 13oz 20inches. Mom and baby are very well and should be coming home tomorrow (Thursday).

So, that means I won't be able to meet up to poach some donuts with ya'll tomorrow morning but don't let that stop you.

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Ride of Silence

Ron — Sun, 07 May 2006 13:42:59 GMT

Carl ( or whoever it was that brought this up) is anyone trying to organize this ? Or should we maybe get a group together and join the MPLS ride ? May 17th. Nice article in the Sunday St. Paul paper. Also an article about the Co- Motion fixed geared bike.

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Commuter Choise week events 2006

CarlV — Mon, 24 Apr 2006 20:30:10 GMT

COMMUTER CHOICE WEEK EVENTS

May 9 - 19 Ride a Rochester City Lines transit bus free by presenting your pledge/ contest entry form. Call 288-4353 for a bus nearest you or check out www.rochesterbus.com

Rideshare information tables at Mayo Clinic cafeterias; Harwick on May16, Methodist on May 17 and St Marys on May 18.

Rideshare information table at IBM on May 18.

May 19, BBOP Day-Ride the bus with local elected officials from 6:30 a.m. until 8:00 a.m. or carpool, ride a bike, walk or skate - just don’t drive alone.

Free donuts and refreshments at the downtown bus stop located at 2 nd Avenue and 2 nd Street SW served to BBOPers from 6:30 a.m. until 8:00 a.m.

May 20- Commuter Choice Prize winners will be announced by Mayor Brede beginning at 8:00 a.m. live on KROC am 1340 from the downtown bus stop. Grand prize is a trip for two to Grouse Mountain Lodge in Montana via AMTRAK.

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Commutting

Ron — Wed, 19 Apr 2006 13:06:10 GMT

It has to be a miracle! I had TWO cars stop and let me cross a downtown street on my way to work today! Did Mother Mayo send out a memo ? Is it because it's spring and people are really aware of bikes ? Or could it be because of the high price of gas that people are starting to think alternative ways of commuting ? I have notice an increase in new riders on my route work every day. Or maybe it just people realize I'm not part of VeloRochester ! Sorry I just had to throw that in.

Also, I've spent about a month on my xtracycle equiped bike and I gotta tell ya, it is the way to go. I haul all my usual stuff plus all my lacrosse stuff and still have room for more. Watch here for more. There is a rumor floating around abou t a local bike company making an xtracycle type bike.

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Oxbow Race

CarlV — Wed, 12 Apr 2006 19:08:24 GMT

Are you guys coming out to the Oxbow race on Saturday? Should be a brutally good time.

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Friday CM

CarlV — Tue, 28 Mar 2006 21:18:19 GMT

What time the CM on Friday?

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Art at BRD

CarlV — Fri, 10 Mar 2006 19:25:56 GMT

Chris - is the peice at BRD with photos of the bikes yours?

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Test rides

Ron — Sun, 26 Feb 2006 16:42:48 GMT

All right ya'll I've haven't have much to say or time to say it lately, but the hockey season is come to a crashing halt, I'm sure that will change.

Repair shop inthe back of my garage is about as full as I can get it. Now just to collect some parts and a few other tools and we'll have a spot to fix up the rigs.

I'll have a Surly Pugsley hear sometime this week. Stop out and give it a test ride. This is one of the wildest rides you've ever been on. Check it out here www.surlybikes.com

All righty then let's get the shit talkin here.

Chewey

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Coffee Mill DH 2/12

CarlV — Fri, 10 Feb 2006 16:03:07 GMT

Coffee Mill Downhill Series Mountain Bike Race! Cash prizes and merchandise
sponsored in part by Whitewater Bike and Sport. $10 entry fee and $25 lift
tickets (normally $30). Helmets and signed waiver required by all participants. Mountain bikes will NOT be available for rent. Registration and practice from 10-12, 1pm start.
Thank you for rallying the troops,
Brian

Coffee Mill Ski and Snowboard Resort
www.CoffeeMillSki.com

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Oxbow Spring Classic

CarlV — Tue, 24 Jan 2006 19:18:26 GMT

The OX will be held on April 15th this year. Route will be the same as last year.

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growth?

Fri, 20 Jan 2006 15:01:32 GMT

I may be a stick in the mud, but this site has not grown much since it's inception. I guess if all we are going to do is mill over the same subjects (i.e. how great the next race will be, are two of us going to meet and ride at night, etc...) what is the difference between writing online and calling each other on the telephone? If this message board membership doesn't grow even I risk losing my interest. Don't get me wrong, I appreciate the opportunity to go back and forth with like minded people, my current interest though is not directed at walking in circles. I will continue to attend the first Saturday rides and I will continue to check this site for further information, but I regret to inform this stagnent group (myself included) that if the member base continues to reside at the same level for much longer I may just have to go back to the old fashioned means of communication; If I see you I'll talk to you, If I don't see you, maybe I'll call you, or even better yet, maybe I'll send you a letter.

p.s. Maybe this is all just related to the fact that this group was started immediately before this regions period of most inclement weather. Maybe the low turn outs in this bitter cold (35 degrees) is taking its toll. Maybe spring will hold better attendance. Maybe I am just crazy and am experiencing some mid season blues. Either way I had to say something.

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Big Spring Race?

Sat, 24 Dec 2005 16:28:58 GMT

Feeling compelled to initiate some local race that is slightly larger than our "alley cat" rides on the first Saturday of each month. Maybe something that would exist on an annual basis. Any ideas or feedback would be interesting.
I think I like the idea of a cyclo-cross meets alley-cat meets mountain meets bmx meets stationary bike type race. Thoughts?

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