tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post8007801662635185026..comments2024-03-28T08:40:23.164-05:00Comments on Guitar Ted Productions: Taking It Back To The FunGuitar Tedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10960580677548417562noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-65464712524231236292017-12-07T15:35:15.993-05:002017-12-07T15:35:15.993-05:00Hmmmm...a casual Odin's you say? Tell me more....Hmmmm...a casual Odin's you say? Tell me more.Michael Lembergerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749139439039241349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-17719089864984448532017-12-07T00:17:07.617-05:002017-12-07T00:17:07.617-05:00@Rob E- Will do. I have a couple of interested fol...@Rob E- Will do. I have a couple of interested folks here already. I may have to make this happen!Guitar Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10960580677548417562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-90747187360606233672017-12-06T23:57:49.770-05:002017-12-06T23:57:49.770-05:00Keep me in the loop if the Odin's idea gets an...Keep me in the loop if the Odin's idea gets any traction, please. Rydn9ershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13365397419875871840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-24235642652710612982017-12-06T13:05:35.765-05:002017-12-06T13:05:35.765-05:00I wish Odin would bring that ride back. That ride ...I wish Odin would bring that ride back. That ride out in Nebraska was fantastic!blooddoc23https://www.blogger.com/profile/04100867181336267718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-51744498184137734182017-12-05T21:59:55.432-05:002017-12-05T21:59:55.432-05:00I do get where you are coming from for sure. I was...I do get where you are coming from for sure. I was planning on "year of not racing" this year, but I got talked into a couple of things by people who are close to me. That said, I'm planning on more "wandering" and bikepacking adventures in Iowa after those pursuits are complete. Steve Fullerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04000254083516026697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-3420753928455585032017-12-05T18:52:01.060-05:002017-12-05T18:52:01.060-05:00The Rocky Mountain Cycle Club (Colorado's rand...The Rocky Mountain Cycle Club (Colorado's randonneuring club) has at least two gravel Permanents set up, and has taken over running the AntiEpic (which is still timed) as part of their Triple Crown series.<br /><br />I would certainly be up for an OdinFest based at Potter's Pasture.Marc Pfisterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12564297701953453805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-70168923098364913212017-12-05T17:45:00.980-05:002017-12-05T17:45:00.980-05:00There actually are gravel permanents. I rode part ...There actually are gravel permanents. I rode part of one out in California that was super cool, and I've been invited to ride some in Texas. They do exist. coop6https://www.blogger.com/profile/01305161737363286551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-80981175036786918822017-12-05T17:11:26.677-05:002017-12-05T17:11:26.677-05:00Amen, Right On, Hayul Yeah! I've been enjoying...Amen, Right On, Hayul Yeah! I've been enjoying participating in and sometimes organizing this kind fun gravel riding in middle Georgia for the past several years on some great dirt and gravel roads with some of the best people I've ever known.BluesDawghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08987016908626580094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-38722435786346516432017-12-05T15:04:36.809-05:002017-12-05T15:04:36.809-05:00Fair enough. But I urge all of us (me too) to no...Fair enough. But I urge all of us (me too) to not become the guy who says “My style of cycling is the only valid style”: That makes those who do that no different from the racers with their snouts in the air. I love the inclusiveness of gravel riders that value having fun on bikes. I hope we continue to welcome new people. I like having fun on bikes other ways too. <br /><br />Also, I’m sure there are people in Emporia, KS who dread Dirty Kanza: I’m sure glad they put up (and in fact welcome) us. <br /><br />Happy trails. Preach on.Arkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13033243362420468092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-54696339522044385772017-12-05T14:30:00.751-05:002017-12-05T14:30:00.751-05:00@Kenny Ness- My distaste for RAGBRAI stems from my...@Kenny Ness- My distaste for RAGBRAI stems from my dislike of traffic jams, for one thing. Kind of antithetical to what I am talking about here. Or maybe saying "too much of a good thing" makes more sense to you? I could explain further, but RAGBRAI is a COMPLETELY different animal from anything else in cycling. So much so it stands out as its own thing. I have very unique reasons for how I feel about it as a result. Guitar Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10960580677548417562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-83107214093982302342017-12-05T13:50:19.019-05:002017-12-05T13:50:19.019-05:00Totally agree with you: Which is why I don’t unde...Totally agree with you: Which is why I don’t understand why you seem to be so critical of RAGBRAI. RAGBRAI is a celebration of new and old friends, food, and places experienced on a bike. Or am I mistaken?Arkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13033243362420468092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-83133871055800000722017-12-05T09:54:59.038-05:002017-12-05T09:54:59.038-05:00Your first two paragraphs echo my exact feelings a...Your first two paragraphs echo my exact feelings about why I ride. I agree about the rest of it as well, never been much of a competitor - just love to ride.Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17507435868955676800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-87878000314291695572017-12-05T09:06:09.263-05:002017-12-05T09:06:09.263-05:00In a world filled with competition I find the sere...In a world filled with competition I find the serenity of gravel to be a necessity. Whether others are present or I go solo, riding for adventure and spiritual insight fills me more than looking at my time and pace. Thank you for the posts, Ted!Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05433420901997880377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-47614730839882016692017-12-05T07:59:40.558-05:002017-12-05T07:59:40.558-05:00@Erin- Your experience sounds a lot like my revela...@Erin- Your experience sounds a lot like my revelation that my XC racing in the '90's was a big waste of time. Paying for an hour- maybe an hour and a half of unfulfilling riding when I could ride all day for free? <br /><br />And your "If you complain, then YOU get the job" idea is gold! <br /><br />@Steven Butcher- I would love to be able to find and grind some gravel sometime down your way as well!<br /><br />@phillip Cowan- That idea and observation is interesting. Wondering the same thing now as well. Ironically I ride sometimes with a fellow who was in charge of the Iowa Rando scene here who now does a lot of gravel riding. I could always tap his knowledge of the rando Permanent idea and maybe have a go at something akin to that on "Gravel". Guitar Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10960580677548417562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-56869439505109610562017-12-05T07:19:01.114-05:002017-12-05T07:19:01.114-05:00There's bound to be some overlap between Rando...There's bound to be some overlap between Rando and Gravel(capital G). I would guess there are people out there doing both. I'm surprised that none of the RUSA people has come up with a "Gravel Permanent" where the emphasis is on camaraderie and making the time slot rather than winning. There would be no prizes and no official winner. Oh sure the jackrabbits will always take off in search of bragging rights for the fastest time and that's OK but most people would be there to challenge themselves. Such an event would be pass/fail and anyone who makes the slot goes in the book.Phillip Cowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01553979458131339924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-52223884449468841802017-12-05T05:57:28.177-05:002017-12-05T05:57:28.177-05:00I like what you're saying, here. I'd sure...I like what you're saying, here. I'd sure try to make it up your way for another Geezer Ride sometime, Mark. graveldochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735646900935591880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-86214747879514498602017-12-05T02:43:56.683-05:002017-12-05T02:43:56.683-05:00Amen to all of this!!! I've done precisely one...Amen to all of this!!! I've done precisely one race event in the past 10 years. 2 weeks later I spent a weekend in Moab with some buddies riding amazing trails on our own schedule for less $$$ than the race that was on a sucky course. That contrast was the end of my "pay to have fun" days. Now I organize trips for anyone that wants to ride and have fun without spending a fortune. If anyone complains about the trip/trails/food, they get to organize the next one.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10963459691076849080noreply@blogger.com