Sunday, April 18, 2010

Get in the Picture



Ride Tuesday 5:30pm From Stepping Stone Center. Saunders St.

Ride Wednesday 5:30pm SS

72 comments:

Rocket said...

Is this one of those "Guess where this was taken" contests? It reminds me of a hill on the way to Stanley. I'm just glad I wasn't there last week when my rear derailleur cable broke on a ride and I was stuck in my smallest cog. My bike is all now all tuned up (I wish it were so easy for me!). Looking forward to getting out more.

Stephen Dixon said...

Hey Rocket, hope to see you on an OSB ride soon :-) Not sure where that pic was taken but the wone below is from the "Sex in the City" ride, the section between the house with the flower garden and the Church I do believe. That was a great day!

Bubbles said...

Rocket and Coach

Hope to see both of you in this picture riding with OSB soon! I agree with Rocket, I think the top picture is heading toward Hamtown corner.

zorro said...

Any Interest in Tues 530 SS? Post if in.

Rocket said...

Haha, Coach! That was a great ride for sure. I think it was Sex in the Country, though :).

Stinky said...

Sex in the Country was my favorite ride. Stopping at the flower garden to take pictures was amazing.

Zorro, I will try and make it at 5:30 tomorrow. This time I will take a jacket.

Stinky said...

Sex in the Country was my favorite ride. Stopping at the flower garden to take pictures was amazing.

Zorro, I will try and make it at 5:30 tomorrow. This time I will take a jacket.

turbo said...

I'm in for tuesday 5:30 at SS

Donut said...

Hey Zorro, can't make it for Tuesday ride working... I know, hard to believe, but if you and anybody else are around Wednesday at the same time I plan to get out.. Been over a week and I'm in need!!

rat said...

hey Steve french,
good to have you back!
were you a good stoned kitty in Mexico?

I work evenings so can't ride Tues or Wed. i can commute weather pending Wed,thurs and fri as wellas Ride thur and fri evenings

Jazz said...

Donut, I'm hoping that someone is riding Wed at 5:30 - if you're there, I'm in.

Jazz said...

West Coast Greg is wondering if anyone of us has a Garmin GPS unit for bike?..he's wondering about buying the 705 Unit and looking for reviews....chime in if you do, please.

Turbo said...

We meet up with some dudes in Carolina, Darren and Kelly had went over for directions. (I must say after Rat got us lost :-) and one of the bikers had the 705 Darren was impressed and was talking about it at the bike shop. I don't know anything about that model. but have the 305 and it's the best gizzmo I own. With the cadence add-on. No maps is the only draw back. Plus the 305 can be used for any sport. In fact Adam has worn his to bed on numerous occasions. We've yet to see the printouts. I would suggest it parrelles hill repeats.

Mel said...

I am getting geared up to be there at 5:30

Cookie said...

I'm in for Wednesday

rat said...

Hey, Smoothy,

Are you commuting this week?
If so where and when?

Bubbles said...

What, Rat was lost? Changed the route? I can't believe it!!

Also, Queen E told me about an April fools joke that I hadn't heard about either

I think you guys have selective memories.

zorro said...

Great Tues ride: Stinky, Smoothie,Turbo, Grant and Zorro.
Durham bridge loop Thanks Guys!!!

Turbo said...

OSB welcome to Grant Barry. Lowered the groups average age and probably raised the IQ. Hope you can make it out again.

Bubbles did I look good? Be gentle!!

Mel said...

Rat (and anyone else who may wish to commute with me):
I will be leaving at 7:30 a.m. from my house and ride the normal route on the northside to Oromocto to arrive before 8:30. This year it will be Wednesday, Thursday & Friday. I'd love company. We can meet at MacLean's or Irving you can decide. Or, to mix it up, we can meet in town and ride the southside. Let me know if I should watch for you tomorrow. Join the commute!!

Mel said...

Rat (and anyone else who may wish to commute with me):
I will be leaving at 7:30 a.m. from my house and ride the normal route on the northside to Oromocto to arrive before 8:30. This year it will be Wednesday, Thursday & Friday. I'd love company. We can meet at MacLean's or Irving you can decide. Or, to mix it up, we can meet in town and ride the southside. Let me know if I should watch for you tomorrow. Join the commute!!

rat said...

hey Smoothy

i am in for the morning ie Wed, will meet at macleans for 735. I'll call if any change.

And so it begins!

Omni said...

and, so it goes...

Anonymous said...

Hey Big D: Count me in for wed at 530

rat said...

Well a great first Commute with Smoothy.
I am evnvious of you guys for the ride tonight.
Enjoy

Turbo said...

Wednesday night S W E E T No chain night. thanks to Libby, Jazz, Cookie, Donut and Zorro.

Steve said...

Smoothie, are you commuting on Friday. If so I'm in. What time do you leave your house, I'll meet you there.

Donut said...

Tonights ride was Sweet indeed.... Tkx guys..

Mel said...

Commuting is Wed/Thur/Fri. However, it is weather dependent. I no longer leave if it is raining. However, if I can get there dry and it rains on the way home, "them's the breaks!" Tomorrow is iffy and so is Friday. Watch the weather and the blog. Thanks to Rat for making it a great commute this a.m.

Omni said...

I was wandering my way over towards Saunders street this evening when I encountered Scar, Pinky, King, a couple of others, and, eventually, Coach.

Having been some time since this crew last had the opportunity to "hand my ass to me", I decided to tag along to the aromatic and K9-littered destination of Mount Hope{less} ...

While suffering my way over that second false summit - I had worked up the requisite "ugly face" to communicate the immense pleasure of the moment - there was a brief encounter with Stinky, and Mr. Stinky,as they zoomed past in the direction approved by gravity.

... that hill still has my number!

Jazz said...

Awesome ride Wedneday night. A few comments for consideration:
Cookie's been training all winter, that much is clear.
Let's look for routes that offer as much shoulder as possible - there were a few too many close calls with cars/trucks last night.
That Cookie is too strong for this early in the season!
Let's consider dropping the Wilsey Road from our all routes.
Did I mention that Cookie is a Monster?!
Thanks to all for the fun last night - my first OSB ride of the season. Moments of bliss and pain with good friends. (Cue the Kumbaya...sniff.)

Omni said...

Jazz,

Fear not ... now that the river is receding, Cookie will soon take his spring bath and that monstrous strength will clear-up

Cookie said...

Jazz is full of shit

Omni said...

... then perhaps it was his own "strength" that was on the air?

Omni said...

... then perhaps it was his own "strength" that was on the air?

Jazz said...

Cookie, you can't deny it, I have witnesses. That first pull of yours last night, we hit 50kph - going uphill! I thought Bubbles was out front there for a minute...

Omni said...

Now that the sun has returned ... is anyone up for a gently outing at 17:30?

Turbo said...

Cookie ain't getting any... and took it out on us last night. From the response, alot of us ain't getting any either.
But the biking sure felt good!!!
tomorrow I'll have a different story

steve said...

Smoothie, are you planning on commuting tommorow morning if it's not raining?

Mel said...

Steve: Tomorrow's weather looks good for the morning, so I am going to commute. I will worry about the afternoon later. Rat and I have been meeting at MacLean's on Union Street at 7:35 a.m. does that work for you? Post your reply or call at 7 a.m. Rat, are you in too?

Bubbles said...

Yeah, well, if I came out I'd have NO NEED to ride hard...I could just spin easy....

Herc and I and Queen E are all running in Grand Digue on Saturday. Herc and I are hoping to ride after the run.

Hopefully out on Sunday for an EASY ride.

Cookie said...

Good luck to Bubbles, Herc, and Queen E on Saturday.

Bubbles: If you do well I will take part of the credit. Ever since I dropped you like a bad habit in Castle Acres you have been much more focused and determined.

steve said...

Change of plans Smoothie, I can't make it in the morning. Sorry.

turbo said...

Godspeed to the Glammer Hammers in GD. Working AM's this weekend so will ride around that the iffy weather
TGIF

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Herc said...

thank you for the well wishes. I am excited to race and then ride after. Cookie, you are just asking for trouble from Bubbles. I shutter to think what will happen on Monday when we run in Castle Acres. You might want to bring Lucy with you to proctect you.

tanked said...

Jacket Sold to The Taxi Driver

thanks

zorro said...

Any Interest in Fri 530 SS if weather holds? Post if int.

Mel said...

I will be returning from Oromocto via the airport if you want to ride it backwards I will see you. I will be leaving around 4:45

zorro said...

Fri is a rain out, will try for Sat afternoon ride if it dries up.

Omni said...

The government weather prognosticators are proclaiming a 40% chance of falling humidity tomorrow afternoon ....

Anyone up for a trip to Harvey Station ... or Nackawick in the morning? Either route could include breakfast/brunch.

Mel said...

Zorro, you are right, "Fri is a rain out" I found out the hard way! I can only ride tomorrow p.m., who's in?

Dish said...

Finally back in Fredericton - looking to go for a ride this afternoon.

How about 1:30pm from SS?

Donut said...

Count me in for a ride this afternoon...

Omni said...

... had client with issues this morning, so I've been sitting at the computer in my cycling gear for a couple of hours and did not escape to Harvey as planned :(

I'll try to meet the rest of you for 13:30 ... where are we going? Yoho-Harvey, Nackawic, Millville, Stanley, Ripples ... ???

Dish said...

My only constraint is that I have to be home by 4:15.

Donut said...

Change of plans for me boyz, Monica and I are heading out for a ride and gonna leave a bit earlier.

Mel said...

I'm gearing up for 1:30, see you there.

Anonymous said...

Anyone up for a 10 to 12 ride on Sunday if the weather holds up? Quac/Rocky Road/Kee Road

Mel said...

I know that I want to ride tomorrow but I will watch the weather! I don't want to ride in the rain three days in a row! Post your ride and if it looks like it will stay dry, I'll try to make it!

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Dish said...

Starting May 3rd there will be a set schedule I believe posted on the blog.

Same as last year - 5:30pm on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and then a morning ride on Sunday.

I think.

Turbo said...

Thanks Dish! YES OSB Weekly posted rides will begin week of May 3rd. I have circulated a call for OSBers to each take a week of posting routes. So posted rides will commence and continue thoughout the season as persons participate in the process. For those who didn't receive an email or didn't yet reply please advise of your prefered weeks.

steve said...

Anyone going for a ride tomorrow?

Stinky said...

Is anybody interested in going for an easy ride tomorrow at 5:30?

Mel said...

I'd like to ride tomorrow at 5:30 as long as it is not wet!

rat said...

Hey guys and dolls,

i'm in for 530, hopefully no rain. Radar looks good just lots of clouds

turbo said...

in for monday 530 SS. spandexing up now. somebody pic a route

Stinky said...

I will be there tonight.

Mel said...

Sure it was windy tonight but it could have been worse, it could have been windy AND wet! We were lucky, it worked out well. Did you make it home safely, Rat?

Bubbles said...

Yes, Rat arrived home safely! Before he met you guys he went with me on a "recovery" spin during which we averaged 33km/hr! Then he left me at home and proceeded to do another 45K. He is a crazed man and I am exhausted!

turbo said...

Challenging (wind) fun ride tonight. Gonna be a great year if we keep this up.