Jack Bissell wrote:
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> To all (especially Charles) thanks for a great ride!
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> Unfortunately those at the back of the pack weren't given the chance to hold on to Chuck's seat rails, which must have greatly changed the experience. We who were up front clinging to his Turbo could enjoy the hot soup he brought and a nice steady tow... what a great way to take in the scenery! When I was reluctant to bring my mittens and parka, he said "Bring those. I'm going good right now and I don't want you getting cold behind my Vitus Carbone today." Anyway I think the mix-up was when Chuck saw a couple of coyotes climbing the hillside, saying "Hang on guys. I'll gonna head 'em off in another couple switchbacks and we'll get a closer look at 'em." That guy's a freight train folks!
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> other memories:
> : "...3,4,5,6,7,8... now besides Charles, who are we missing?"
> (2 or 3 voices together): The De Rosa!
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> rBB: "Man, am I cold. Back there I was the coldest I've ever been."
> Chris: "Do you want to cuddle w/ one of us?"
> rBB: "No."
> Chris: "Well, you're not that cold then."
> ____
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> -Jack "sorry I think it's my fault that the ride ended up happening on one of the shortest days of the year" Bissell
> tucson, az
Most inspiring on the ride (beside the mountain views) was Jack on his twenty-four and a half pound, late 50s Celeste, Bianchi mod. Tour de France with 49/46 chainrings and 14x22 cogs. He kept that 46x22 churning up Glendora and over to Baldy just fine, thank you! Damn!
Take a look (makes Fausto smile):
http://velo-retro.com/
Here's me trying to keep the soup warm on my Vitus Carbone 7 with tout
Mahveeek (completely French except for the DT spokes):
http://velo-retro.com/
Chuck "high 70s today and they're predicting 80 for December the 25th" Schmidt South Pasadena, Southern California
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