Sterling and gang,
I'm officially ready to test the track after a long absence. My main
objective will to be to see if I can actually pedal my 70's Cinelli
around the track with a 66 x 12 gear on. Haven't had a chance to try
this out yet, so I'm curious what it's like. May need a motorpace to
get it to speed; or maybe Charles and Carmen will be able to pace me
at speed on their track tandem; which I'm also anxious to see on the
track. Will be bringing out a few of my other track bikes to horse
around with also.
Prizes for the bike with the biggest gear, and for the smallest track
frame, right? I think I have it covered with a 47.5cm c-t 650C wheel
bike and the Cinelli with 66x12. BTW, that's a genuine pre-1970
Campagnolo track ring, and probably one of only 10 or so made when
Campaglolo cut the rings with 66, 68, and 70 teeth; according to an
old Italian mechanic I spoke to one time.
Looking forward to the gathering and some track time. I hear we have
a pretty good crowd comming. Weather will be perfect; as a matter of
fact "the weather is here, wish you were beautiful", as we say in
California.
Brian Baylis La Mesa, CA I would suggest that everyone who plans to attend should bring some
extra dark sunglasses. The reason will become apparent tomorrow.
It just occurred to me that we are holding this event on a Saturday
and no t the normal Sundays, So the CHURCH Parking Lot on the corner of 20th
and E street, ½ a block South of my House, is also available for parking. Th
e next San Diego Vintage Ride and BBQ Party will be held on Saturday, September 9th. This ride is going to be a Track Bike Velodrome event (Fixed gear Track bikes Only). So get out your old Cinelli Sprint,
Masi Special and Pogliaghi Pursuit Bikes. Please bring your Wives and Girl friends. This Ride BBQ Party is a lot of fun. Start time 9:00am for
a light breakfast of Donuts, fruit and Coffee. At 10:30am we will
drive
to or ride the 1-mile or so to the Velodrome in Balboa Park. Well hit th
e boards for about an hour of fun and find out if Brian Baylis is still
the fastest man on the track.
About 12:00 noon well head back to the house for BBQ lunch in Part y.
Ill have a TV on the deck so we can watch Tour DVDs. Party will e
nd when Joe Bell decides its time to go home. Please RSVP me, Sterling Peters
at sterling(@)tns.net (off list), so that I know how much Food buy. If anyone needs to call me my Cell Phone number is 619-917-3889
Special note: Best parking close to our house (938 20th street,
92102) o n Sunday morning will be found on the Broadway Street Bridge over
interstate
5 at 19th street, and its only a block from the house.
Reservations List: so far. Joe Bell Brian Baylis Jim and Michelle Odgen Carlos Martel Sterling Peters Fast Eddy Rob Roberson John Jorgensen and son Kyle Tam Phan Matt Gorsky Charles and Carmen TALL Paul Fernando de Italiano
John Warner Bill Curtis Greg Reiche Paulie and Al Davis
Dr. Neon Dion
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