I'm planning on hosting a race from Marblemount to Twisp this August, Old School Tour de France style, ie a bunch of folks on fixies racing across mountains. Sound like fun?
Anyway, I figure we might as well have a barn party in Twisp once we get there. I just need a farm. Also, anybody know how to make moonshine?
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bobhall wrote:
Does anybody know somebody with a farm in Twisp?
I'm planning on hosting a race from Marblemount to Twisp this August, Old School Tour de France style, ie a bunch of folks on fixies racing across mountains. Sound like fun?
Anyway, I figure we might as well have a barn party in Twisp once we get there. I just need a farm. Also, anybody know how to make moonshine?
A couple folks have talked about doing a "Gran-Fondo" sorta thing from Newhalem->Winthrop. I've know a bunch of folks with acreage in Mazama. If you take non-fixies...sounds interesting. I don't think I'd live on some of those descents riding fixed.
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This sounds incredible. A long distance fixed race? Tough as leather.
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Tour De France was on fixies? I didn't know that.
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twowheelwiz
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tehschkott wrote:
Tour De France was on fixies? I didn't know that.
Derailleurs weren't allowed in the Tour until the late 30's, though I think they used freewheels with a few gear combos
Last year the Gran Fondo Fixies took the RAAM in 8 days, 4 hours, 21 minutes on a 48/17 gear ratio.
Let's do this the same day as the Cascade High Pass Challenge! It wouldn't be to Twisp... But you get the picture.
Eric_s
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Matthew wrote:
Let's do this the same day as the Cascade High Pass Challenge! It wouldn't be to Twisp... But you get the picture.
Is that like a rando ride for people who own the ultimate madone.
limpyweta
Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2009 3:25 pm
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the folks at Salmonberry CLT along the South Skagit Highway, south of Sedro Woolley (so pretty! many dogs and trees!), and Sun Meadows, and their awesome, hops-growing, very self-sufficient neighbor in Tonasket. i tried.
bobhall
Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2009 4:27 pm
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martin wrote:
bobhall wrote:
Does anybody know somebody with a farm in Twisp?
I'm planning on hosting a race from Marblemount to Twisp this August, Old School Tour de France style, ie a bunch of folks on fixies racing across mountains. Sound like fun?
Anyway, I figure we might as well have a barn party in Twisp once we get there. I just need a farm. Also, anybody know how to make moonshine?
A couple folks have talked about doing a "Gran-Fondo" sorta thing from Newhalem->Winthrop. I've know a bunch of folks with acreage in Mazama. If you take non-fixies.sounds interesting. I don't think I'd live on some of those descents riding fixed.
Outstanding. Do you think your friends would allow us to have a party & campout on their property? Mazama is a pretty cool spot.
Yeah, the point isn't that you have to ride a fixie, it's just sort of encouraged if you'd like to. Spandex is discouraged. Smoking cigarettes while riding is encouraged. Etc, etc.
I'm planning on hosting a race from Marblemount to Twisp this August, Old School Tour de France style, ie a bunch of folks on fixies racing across mountains. Sound like fun?
Anyway, I figure we might as well have a barn party in Twisp once we get there. I just need a farm. Also, anybody know how to make moonshine?
A couple folks have talked about doing a "Gran-Fondo" sorta thing from Newhalem->Winthrop. I've know a bunch of folks with acreage in Mazama. If you take non-fixies.sounds interesting. I don't think I'd live on some of those descents riding fixed.
Outstanding. Do you think your friends would allow us to have a party & campout on their property? Mazama is a pretty cool spot.
Yeah, the point isn't that you have to ride a fixie, it's just sort of encouraged if you'd like to. Spandex is discouraged. Smoking cigarettes while riding is encouraged. Etc, etc.
Yeah, I could see him going for such a thing. He's an ER doc at Overlake so he'd need some notice to get his schedule right. If you pick 8/22-23 to line up with the somewhat open weekend here: http://wsbaracing.com/schedule you might get quite a few more takers.
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