http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ncrandoncyclists/ NC Randon Cyclists Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:25:58 GMT Branson http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ncrandoncyclists/message/2067 http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ncrandoncyclists/message/2067 I'm in. Who else is riding? Anyone from the Triangle want to carpool? Branson Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:29:22 GMT the_free_radical http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ncrandoncyclists/message/2066 http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ncrandoncyclists/message/2066 Alan, Mike O, and I are celebrating early, and you are welcome to join us on the Lake Loop if you'd like. Just let Mike D and me know off list. Mike Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:55:49 GMT Adrian Hands http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ncrandoncyclists/message/2065 http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ncrandoncyclists/message/2065 Sara Huston wrote: Well, we planned to train to France, but there was a major train derailment/explosion between here and there (very sad, people killed & Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:48:45 GMT Tony G http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ncrandoncyclists/message/2064 http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ncrandoncyclists/message/2064 It's July 1st and the NC riders are now out numbered for the 400k by out of state riders that have signed up to enjoy our NC hills on the July 4th 400k, but NC Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:48:34 GMT Branson http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ncrandoncyclists/message/2063 http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ncrandoncyclists/message/2063 I never met John but Ian told me about him during our recent ride on the Shenandoah 1200K. He described John's UHaul trailer controls, which have to be the Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:18:01 GMT B Davison http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ncrandoncyclists/message/2062 http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ncrandoncyclists/message/2062 More information on John Bryan and his legacy to cycling can be found at www.goupstate.com and a search of John Bryan. I for one can attribute my interest in Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:12:51 GMT philipcreel http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ncrandoncyclists/message/2061 http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ncrandoncyclists/message/2061 Hi: I joined the group to let you know the sad news that John Bryan, former South Carolina RBA, passed away Saturday. http://tinyurl.com/johnbryan2 There are Sat, 27 Jun 2009 23:16:28 GMT Branson http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ncrandoncyclists/message/2060 http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ncrandoncyclists/message/2060 Finally! It's taken me five times as long to write it as it did to pedal the dang thing. My 2009 Shenandoah 1200K ride report. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 07:16:54 GMT Gary Shaffer http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ncrandoncyclists/message/2059 http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ncrandoncyclists/message/2059 Yes, I second the recommendation for the Petzl. It is so light that I don't even know it's there. Plenty bright. Very adjustable. I used a slightly Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:07:05 GMT Sara Huston http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ncrandoncyclists/message/2058 http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ncrandoncyclists/message/2058 Gary and I both have this exact Petzl. It's great for reading cue sheets - it is super tiny (and light), it has a brighter and a less bright setting, and you Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:50:27 GMT koga_miyata2002@... http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ncrandoncyclists/message/2057 http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ncrandoncyclists/message/2057 Hey Uncle Rico, I can't stand the weight of a light on my helmet either, plus, I find most head-mounted lights are generally too bright for reading a cue Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:54:50 GMT Tony G http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ncrandoncyclists/message/2056 http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ncrandoncyclists/message/2056 I had tried one of the cheaper helmet lights you find in local outdoor stores, but it was not bright enough to see much. The last light I used on my helmet was Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:41:06 GMT rddayton http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ncrandoncyclists/message/2055 http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ncrandoncyclists/message/2055 Since I signed up for the 400K, there's some night riding. What's the best recomendations for a helmet and/or map light? I don't like weight on my head Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:01:26 GMT the_free_radical http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ncrandoncyclists/message/2054 http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ncrandoncyclists/message/2054 ... . . . good sources [of RAAM progress include the leaderboard and accompanying map] at http://www.raceacrossamerica.org/raam/rcraam2google.php Thanks! Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:34:35 GMT the_free_radical http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ncrandoncyclists/message/2053 http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ncrandoncyclists/message/2053 There are a number of individuals involved at various levels in both types of cycling. However . . . While Lin and I were in Georgia this past weekend, I was