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Comment on HEADWATERS 100 RIDE—Sat., Sept. 25, Park Rapids, MN by jim

jim — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:34:53 +0000

Or, better yet, order Pizza, to be delivered to the hotel, then watch Ron’s movies. (Sorry for all these comments and posts but once again I’m getting as excited as a one-legged contestant at an ass-kicking.)

Comment on HEADWATERS 100 RIDE—Sat., Sept. 25, Park Rapids, MN by jim

jim — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:42:04 +0000

Sounds like a good plan, Ron, for either Friday night or Saturday night, keeping in mind we’ll probably need a couple of hour’s sleep for the hundred mile ride. On Monday’s ride ,Ron and I were talking about all of us doing a restaurant meal on the Friday evening rather than doing the spagetti meal at the school. I think that this is a good idea because, frankly, the spagetti meal at the school was not that great. We’d probably wait til about 8:30 P.M. to give everyone a chance to arrive ,then go and eat. For those that arrive later, we’ll leave information at the hotel desk, as to where we went. There are several good places to eat in Park Rapids.

Comment on HEADWATERS 100 RIDE—Sat., Sept. 25, Park Rapids, MN by RJ

RJ — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 18:41:48 +0000

Two excellent rides (Saturday and today) and all the excited chatter about Headwaters, I couldn’t hold out any longer. I registered this afternoon. I have Friday the 24th as a vacation day, so I plan to head out earlier in the day (around 10 or 11 am). I need to be home by 2PM on Sunday. I could take one other rider and their gear (Honda Civic) and two others that wouldn’t be riding (have a rack for 2 bikes – top tube mounting).
I will bring along my laptop and a projector and we could enjoy a pre-ride screening of the cycling films “The Flying Scotsman” and/or “American Flyers” in my room on Friday night, or maybe in the conference room of the hotel, if they let us. Or not at all, if no one is in the mood.

Comment on HEADWATERS 100 RIDE—Sat., Sept. 25, Park Rapids, MN by Val

Val — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:19:36 +0000

I’m happy to drive – can’t leave until about 4:00 PM on Friday due to an appointment, however.
I have room for one passenger, gear for two people and three bikes (have a bike rack that will hold two and then one can go in the back of the truck.)
I hope to be on at least one of the rides this weekend too so hopefully can catch up on things then as well.

Comment on HEADWATERS 100 RIDE—Sat., Sept. 25, Park Rapids, MN by jim

jim — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 01:18:48 +0000

Andy (my son ) and I are also booked for Friday and Saturday night. We’ll be taking my small truck plus our bikes and gear. Val and Rob, so far I’ve heard nothing further about car pooling, however the following have indicated they are going: Hans, Jac, Curt, Mark, and Alex. Werner also indicated that he and his wife might be going. I haven’t heard from Merle, but I expect he’ll be wanting to go. On the rides this long weekend, I’ll try to find out if anyone is interested in carpooling. Val, I understand you have room for one( plus extra gear) and Rob, you probably have room for one or two.

Comment on HEADWATERS 100 RIDE—Sat., Sept. 25, Park Rapids, MN by Sprocket Man

Sprocket Man — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:11:37 +0000

I’ve booked my room for Friday and Saturday night. I’ll be driving, and would like to carpool.

Comment on HEADWATERS 100 RIDE—Sat., Sept. 25, Park Rapids, MN by Val

Val — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:04:05 +0000

Hey there,
I’ve booked my room (booked for both Sept 24 and 25 in hopes others might be staying the Saturday night.)
Has anyone had further conversations about car pooling, bike transport, etc.?

Comment on Richer ride had sad note by RJ

RJ — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:25:32 +0000

Lagimodiere Restaurant (down the service road about 100 yards west) has all day steak & eggs breakfast (6, 8 or 10 OZ), good service and ample seating for our usual 4 to 8 riders. I was there on Friday morning and it was all good.

Comment on Richer ride had sad note by Val

Val — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:39:32 +0000

That’s so tragic!!! I loved that place!
How sad…

Comment on HEADWATERS 100 RIDE—Sat., Sept. 25, Park Rapids, MN by jim

jim — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:38:00 +0000

Good news. I spoke with Jackie, the hotel manager and she agreed to a 15% discount, which brings the price of a room with a king bed down to $93.49 per night. Hans, she also reduced your room rate by 15%, as you had reserved several weeks ago. So, when making reservations, tell them that you are with the “Mennonites In Tights” Cycling Club from Steinbach, Manitoba and you will get the lower rate. She reserved a block of about 8 rooms. You can reserve for one night or two, whatever you wish.
BTW, the phone number for C’Mon Inn is 1-218-732-1471. The toll free number is 1-800-258-6891, but I’ve always got a busy signal with it.