[DVBC] Ride Report: B Ride from 320 Market

[david c bennett]

Jon,

Actually, 320 Market IS the official DVBC snack supplier for our fundraising tours and we all really appreciate it.
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Jon DeCristofaro 
  To: dvbc-list at dvbc.org 
  Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2007 10:30 AM
  Subject: [DVBC] Ride Report: B Ride from 320 Market


  Hello Cyclists,

  A quick report on our B ride this morning:
  Three riders (Jon, Maureen, and Joel) set out at 7 AM from unoffical DVBC snack supplier 320 Market. I only tried to lead us down one wrong turn but the more alert two-thirds of our group called me on it. So after riding through Ridley Creek State Park for a warm up, we did the Sweetwater descent and two climbs of Glen Mills at a good pace. Forging ahead past an accident with injuries (ambulances leaving as we crossed) at 926 and 352, we hit the farm areas of Willistown and Newtown Square. However, the traditional single black horse usually spotted on White Horse Rd was not in sight. A nice straight shot on 252 all the way back to Wallingford and back up the hill to 320 Market... coffee, cookies, berries and figs were consumed with relish. (Yuck... I passed on the relish.) 40 miles in 2.5 hrs and a nice snack stop at the end. What more do you want?

  I'll continue trying to lead this ride whenever I have Saturday mornings free. If you're able to get out at 7AM, it's a nice way to beat the heat and the crowds and still have your weekend to do non-biking activities -- if that's your thing!

  Jon D.
    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: Chaga, Debra 
    To: dvbc-list at dvbc.org 
    Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2007 7:08 AM
    Subject: RE: [DVBC] rides thread


    Hi Eric.

    It's good to hear from you.  I'm jealous yet again of you that you again got to see the Tour.  It's one of my dreams to get over there some day.

    As far as rides that would help Evan, I think you could develop some type of loop close to your area like the AHCS rides we do.  We stay close to home, get an hour or so of climbing in and it makes you strong.  Of course, you and Evan could just come out for the AHCS rides.  I haven't done many of them lately but have been thinking of starting them up again.

    Another idea might be to list rides at off times when they fit into your schedule.  How about a Saturday or Sunday late afternoon early evening ride?  Or develop a mtn bike or hybrid ride that utilizes Smedley Park.

    Hey, enjoy the rest of your vacation!  I'd love to see any pictures and goodies that you picked up along the way.

    Debbie



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      From: dvbc-list-bounces at list.dvbc.org [mailto:dvbc-list-bounces at list.dvbc.org] On Behalf Of zwicky2 at comcast.net
      Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2007 6:25 AM
      To: dvbc-list at dvbc.org
      Subject: [DVBC] rides thread


      hey all,

      first off, i would like to send greetings from france.  we are in ciboure, near biarritz on the basque coast.  we were before this in the pyrenees.  due to a lack of bike-rental places anywhere close, evan and i hiked 12km through the mountains to secure a viewing spot about 50 yards from the finish line at the col dàubisque.

      it was dramatic and exciting, despite the subsequent upset of rasmussen.

      now to the subject:   i have been wanting to lead a ride, but it is very difficult for me due to my totally un-predictable travel schedule.   i will promise however, to lead a ride in october.    on the matter of ride difficulty etc, i would like to see some rides that would be good for youth development.    maybe some short rides but difficult....  lots of hills for practice, but not too far out-and-back.

      obviously, i am leaning this way because my own son, evan, is starting to get into cycling, and i see things a new way now.     any other thoughts along these lines?   any other members with kids who will like to start cycling?

      one more thing:     i remember fondly those time-triqls which len so generously gavze his time to organize.    i hope the recent one from bob ladrew will possibly become a regular event.

      thanks for reqding.   see you all upon our return (this next weekend possibly).

      -eric zwicky


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