Saddle-Post Intelligencer

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Saddle-Post Intelligencer
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The Voice of the Skagit Bicycle Club -Skagit County-Washington
November 2015
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SLOBAT Ride:
Saturdays, Laggards, Old Bicycles, and Tea
A lazy, tweedy ride for self-indulgent cyclists
December 5, 2015 10:30am
Ride Leader Kathea Rasmussen, 360 766 8720
Skagit Bicycle Club Christmas Party
Sunday, December 13th
@ 5:30pm @ Skagit Vallley Gardens.
18923 Johnson Rd, Mt Vernon, WA 98273
Potluck:
Food: If your last name starts with
A through I: bring a dessert
J through P: bring a salad
R through Z: bring a side dish
Fun: As always, this is a great party
and we have a great time with the gift exchange so
if you want to join in on that, bring a $15 - 20.00
“dollarish”gift and enjoy some real fun. If not, come
anyway. Couples can either bring 1 or 2 gifts depending
on whether they would like to play as a couple or as an
individual.
If you haven’t been to this party before you are in for a
real treat with some over the top decorations.
Hope to see you all there!
Best Regards, Colby
New Year’s Day Ride
January 1, 2016
Multiple starting points: Burlington/Former Sears Auto Garage
Parking area (Rose Ploeg); Washington School in Mt Vernon
(Greg Vlasac), March Pt park & ride (Marty Johnson),
Conway Red Barn (Jean Sattler-Will) and
Stanwood area location TBA (Marshall Will)
Rendevous at Laconner Tavern at noon.
More details to come in next months Newsletter!
Join us for a relaxed loafer of a ride. Meet at the Tattered Page Bookstore,
514 S. First St. , Mount Vernon AT 10:30 for a cup of coffee and some browsing. If the weather is suitable, we'll go for a ride and then tea. If the weather
is unsuitable, we'll talk about the weather, admire the bikes, and go straight
to tea--just as soon as we finish browsing.
I'm celebrating the inaugural ride of my freshly
assembled, antique Holdsworth bicycle. If all
goes well, and we like this, there will be more
SLOBAT rides in the future. (I’m not sure what
the parking situation is near the Tattered Page
Bookstore, you might need to park in the residential area south of town and ride in.)
Ride Report
By Shannon Good
We had a wonderful 39 mile (well, I did anyway) ride in brilliant sunshine with blue skies today. There was a bit of a false start, since Jean's
route took us into the Nookachamps and we ran into a lake on Swan
Road. (Jean was home feeling unwell, with Sherman giving moral support)
Some of us thought this might happen, since the paper showed a car by
the side of a road in a big hole full of water, which was taken somewhere off Francis Road the previous day, but we thought it might be fun
to go check it out anyway. Marshal thought we could surely find a way
around the puddle. .. but the water gauge read 4' at the low spot past
the bridge.
So, Marshal threw out the idea of backtracking to College Way, heading
for Hwy 9 and Lake McMurray. Most of us thought that was a grand idea
- given the glorious day, what's a few more miles & some hills?
Off we went. We took the high road on the West side of Big Lake - the
shade was cold, but the hills warmed us up. Funny, I am always riding
the opposite direction on this route, so I never really realized it's uphill
almost all the way to McMurray. No wonder it's so much fun heading
north!
Once we turned west on the road heading for Conway, the wind started
to increase the challenge. By the time we headed north on Dike Road, it
was full on, in your face and cold.
No worries, we were all little ponies, making for the Co-op feedbag.
What's wind when a latte and cookies are sending out the siren call?
After a great lunch and a warm up, our happy group split up and went
our separate ways. Mine took me up one last hill to home and I was
happy to get off the bike and tally up my total of 1738 for the season.
I'm hoping for 2000 by the end of the year, which is going to take lots of
cookies, pulling me along through wind and rain!
In This Issue:
Word of the Domestique Ride Calendar
Club Info & Membership Form
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Word Of The Domestique
The following is the opinion of the Super Domestique and is not intended to offend any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, gender,
sexual orientation or individual. The views of the Super Domestique are his own or something he copied from someone else, and do not in any
way reflect the views of the Skagit Bicycle Club. Furthermore, they do not necessarily reflect the views of the people who live in the same home,
neighborhood or city. Please also note that the fact this piece is written in English is in no way meant to malign other languages nor to malign those
who are illiterate visually impaired and thus are
unable to read the piece. Complements can emailed to [email protected] Complaints
can be emailed to Colby at [email protected]
Please keep in mind Colby is a pretty busy guy so if you don’t get a reply he is probably to busy to respond to a bunch of whining mountain bikers.
Happy Holidays!
It’s the 12th hour and my Domestique piece is overdue (Par for
the course). I like to consider myself someone who works well
under pressure, as Rose can attest to. But being sick, with a head
cold, the last few days have proven to be a bit much for my self induced shortened timetable.
So, with that said, I’ll share some personal information that
anybody who knows me will find unbelievable and mind blowing.
I’m going to purchase a mountain bike. .. Yes, a mountain bike!
Mind Blown!
I have always considered Mountain- biking a non-sport that was
fit for roadies that could no longer hang. . . .Sadly I have become
that non-hanging roadie. If I’m going to ride again I’ll probably
need to start on a mountain bike.
As I‘m out of ideas and time I’ll share the work of Gunnar
Waldman and illustrator Ryan Dee. Gunnar has written an article
that classifies mountain bikers into 9 categories. This article in
its entirety with cool and funny pictures can be found at http://
www.tetongravity.com/bike Well done Mr. Waldman. Well
Done.
#1 THE WANNABE
PRO: Damn, he’s
fast. Much faster
than you. His bike is
clean, his kit is brand
new. He’s got a fair
amount of factory
gear, clothing and
bike accessories he
didn’t have to pay
for. You’ll see him
at CAT1 or Pro XC
level races. There
are Enduro flavors
of this guy, but more often than not he’s XC. He can rock the
spandex and is pretty skinny, wears a roadie shirt, no backpack,
runs 2 bottles on his frame and packs everything he needs in the
shirt or on a small frame bag. Tucks gels in the leg of his spandex
shorts or tapes them to his toptube so he can slam them down
quick while riding. You see this guy at the parking lot and at trail
junctions when he stops to wait for the rest of the group – then
he’s gone again. Rides a 29er, climbs like crazy. Descends like a
baby giraffe - but spins it to win it.
#2 THE WRENCH:
Thank god for this
guy. He carries a
huge hydration
pack with a bunch
of shop-level hex
wrenches (as well
as a multi-tool),
a few flavors of
derailleur hanger,
extra spokes, tubes
in various sizes, a
rotor fork, pump
with gauge, C02
cartridges and a patch kit. He’s got quicklinks in 8, 9, 10 and 11
speed flavors as well as a spare shifter cable. While riding he’s
constantly diagnosing a squeak or shimmy in some linkage bolt
deep down in his frame. His bike is completely tuned before each
ride, but 20 minutes in his rig is upside-down on the trail while
he backs off a limit-screw or something. He wears slightly more
padding than necessary but, mostly, looks pretty fly. Even though
everyone in the group can change a tube, he’ll jump in and try to
break the fix-a-flat speed record.
#4 The Girl Thank you for being here. Thank you, thank you,
thank you, thank you. Please show up again next time. You’re
always welcome.
#7 THE GUY WHO SHOULD WASH HIS GLOVES MORE: Seriously,
please, and the armor. GWSWHGM is the opposite end of the
spectrum from the Hedge Fund Fred. None of his kit matches,
after each ride it all gets tossed in the back of his car (which you
WILL NOT ride in) to dry out until the next ride. Thankfully, his
presence makes group stops on the trail pretty short. He’s got a
good attitude and his chill outlook on life is fun, though.
I hope everyone enjoys this holiday season I promise I’ll have
something fresh for next month when I begin my reign of terror
from the presidential palace.
Best Regards,
Super Domestique
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Monday
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
6 pm
Board Meeting
Dimensional
Communications
Colby Plagge
360.540.4554
11:00AM MRR
March Point Park & Ride
Dan Sandstrom
360.708.7108
Steve Jahn
425.830.4981
Hanspeter Gehrig
360.588.9149
11:00AM MRR
March Point Park & Ride
Dan Sandstrom
360.708.7108
Steve Jahn
425.830.4981
Hanspeter Gehrig
360.588.9149
Friday
10 am Brisk
Washington School MV
Jim Finch
360.424.8511
11am
SRR/MRR
Hedlin Farmstand
LaConner
at roundabout
Phil McLoud
336.392.0641
10:30am SRR
Tattered Page MtV
Kathea Rasmussen
360.766.8720
10 amSRR/MRR
Red Barn Ramble
Conway
Janice Lisherness
360.466.3030
11am
SRR/MRR
Hedlin Farmstand at
roundabout LaConner
Jane Monroe
360.391.9062
11am
SRR/MRR
Hedlin Farmstand at
roundabout LaConner
Whit
360.757.1357
Saturday Sunday
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1:30PM SRR RLH
17534 Fir Isl Rd
Jeannette
Folkertsma
360.445.5924
6pm
Christmas Party
Skagit Valley
Gardens
Mount Vernon
11am
MRR 40miles
Washington School
Mt Vernon
Shannon Good
360.336.3700
Newsletter
Deadline
Christmas
11:00AM MRR
March Point Park & Ride
Dan Sandstrom
360.708.7108
Steve Jahn
425.830.4981
Hanspeter Gehrig
360.588.9149
11:00AM MRR
March Point Park & Ride
Dan Sandstrom
360.708.7108
Steve Jahn
425.830.4981
Hanspeter Gehrig
360.588.9149
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10am
SRR/MRR
RedBarn Ramble
Conway
Marty Johnson
425.478.8486
1:30 PM SRR
RLH 1025 E
Washington Ave
Burlington
Rose Ploeg
360 202 1716
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Skagit Bicycle Club Membership Form
Use Pay Pal to join or renew your membership online at
www.skagitbicycleclub.org
Annual Dues:
Individual $15.00 Family $20.00
Check One:
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Mail this form to:
Skagit Bicycle Club
P.O. Box 363 Burlington
WA 98233
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Address
City State Postal Code
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Club Information
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Skagit Bicycle Club
Officers & Board
President
Colby Plagge
[email protected]
Vice President
Mike Tallering
[email protected]
Secretary
Cheryl Calhoun
[email protected]
Treasurer
Shaun Bridge
[email protected]
Past President
Dan Sandstrom
[email protected]
Board Members
Steve Jahn
[email protected]
Marty Johnson
[email protected]
Cindy McGuiness
[email protected]
Jane Monroe
[email protected]
Scott Rittscher
[email protected]
Jamie Wells
[email protected]
Volunteer Positions
Ride Coordinator
Whit Whitford
[email protected]
360 757 1357
Spring Classic Coordinator:
Colby Plagge
Bridge Sweep Coordinators:
Steve & Dian Jahn
Membership List
Marshall Will
[email protected]
Website:
www.skagitbicycleclub.org
Web masters:
Jamie Wells
[email protected]
Tom Jacobson
[email protected]
Mailing Address
The Skagit Bicycle Club
P.O. Box 363 Burlington WA 98233
Saddle-Post Intelligencer
Published by
The Skagit Bicycle Club
Editor Rose Ploeg
[email protected]
See Ride Calendar for Deadline
Bike Travel Cases: Deposit is $100 and
is refundable upon the return of the
case. The borrower is responsible for
the pickup and drop off of the case.
Bike Travel Trailer: “BOB” bike trailer
with a water proof duffel.
Club Bike Racks: Four Yakima bike
carriers attach to a roof rack 1 inch
round bars front and rear. Fork mount/
mounts for the front wheel. Currently
kept in the Storage Unit in Mount
Vernon.
To check out and arrange a pick up of
any of the above items contact Jane
Monroe 360 391 9062 or Colby Plagge
360 540 4554
Membership benefits include 10%
off at these local businesses. Please
remember to show your membership
card to receive your discount.
Goody’s Rack Shop
1817 Bouslog Rd
Burlington WA 9823
360.899.9903
[email protected]
Skagit Cycle Center
1704 S. Burlington Blvd. Burlington
360 757 7910
1620 Commercial Ave. Anacortes
360 588 8776
skagitcyclecenter.com
Arlington Velo Sport
Bicycle Shop
401 N Olympic Ave
Arlington, WA 98223
360-629-6415
www.arlingtonvelosport.com
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edition of the Newsletter please
contact us through the website or call
or email Marshall Will at
360 929 5003 or [email protected].
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upon request.
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