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Rick Eckert
71.97.185.153
Saturday, May 10, 2008
04:27:59 PM
If it's not raining on Sunday morning, the Sunday bike ride will go off at 9:00am from 598 Lake Drive. The ride will be a good one for beginners, going about 15 miles at 11 MPH. Mountain bikes, hybrids, and road bikes are all suitable.
Rick Eckert
71.97.185.153
Saturday, May 03, 2008
07:33:57 AM
Hi everybody. Our first ride will be on May 10 so plan to join us. We start with some 15 mile rides at about 14mph then work up as the season progresses. First-time riders are welcome and encouraged... Rick
Tom Schmidt
71.188.153.220
Sunday, April 06, 2008
02:49:37 PM
Finally had some nice weather in Ft. Wayne today, so we got out on the road for awhile. It felt really good after this lousy winter, but the road surfaces are a mess. I'm going to do my best to join in for a few Sat 8am rides this year, so let us know when you're starting up. Of course, I'll be in the "old guys" bracket myself ;-)
75.11.183.193
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
10:03:51 PM
Hi Terry, we usually start up shortly after the first of May, weather permitting. Rick
Terry Larson
70.224.63.138
Saturday, March 01, 2008
02:33:37 PM
when are you going to start up 2008? My email is tlarsoninsurance@sbcglobal.net
71.97.191.82
Tuesday, September 04, 2007
07:15:39 PM
Hi Bruce, the information for the pokagon ride is at http://clearlakeindiana.org/pokagon/ including route maps. This year the ride is an unsponsored ride with no signup, no fees, no food, and no SAG... just get a group and ride whenever you want.
The routes start at Bakers restaurant (way point #1 on the maps) as in previous years.
Sorry, we have no rides scheduled up here for the next ten days as after Labor Day the seasonal group scatters. Hope this helps. Rick
Bruce Pitt
69.1.148.129
Tuesday, September 04, 2007
05:28:31 PM
Where can I get more information on the Pokagon Overnighter Weekend September 7-9, 2007 bicycle tour? Location, Start Time ect. Are you planning a group ride any evening during the week of Sept 5-7, let me know, would like to join.
Rick Eckert
71.97.191.82
Friday, August 03, 2007
10:40:34 AM
Rides this weekend: Saturday Aug 4, 20-25 @13.5 mph. On Sunday I won't be riding because of a family reunion so there may or may not be anyone to ride at 8:00am. If you're definately going to ride, maybe post here so others will know.
Rick Eckert
71.97.215.90
Thursday, July 12, 2007
08:49:46 PM
Hi Kevin, we'll ride as usual on Saturday and Sunday 15-20 miles. If we have enough riders we'll split into faster and slower groups. Hope you join us, Rick
Kevin Wilson
68.58.63.46
Thursday, July 12, 2007
05:27:14 PM
I'll be visiting the in-laws' lake cottage this weekend (lake George). Do you have any rides scheduled for the 15th or is everyone doing the 3RVS Tour? Thanks! Kevin
Jeff C
71.97.184.196
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
04:35:03 PM
Hi guys- sorry we haven't been out together since I've been here - it's been a crazy week. We're riding Thursday morning starting at 7:15 leaving from 414 Lake Dr. We're expecting to be out about 3 hours, distance/route yet undertermined. It's not going to be a complete hammer-fest, but may be a quick at times (town line sprints etc). Hope to see everyone - if not for the whole ride, join us for the start!
Jeff
Dave Bowen
66.114.21.142
Monday, July 09, 2007
09:19:27 AM
Rick,
Just wanted to let you know that I really enjoyed the opportunity to ride this past Saturday and Sunday with you guys. I hope to make it up again before the summer is over. Again, thanks for everything and you made it a great experience for a novice.
Rick Eckert
71.97.215.90
Thursday, July 05, 2007
01:12:02 PM
The Saturday July 7 ride will be 15 miles @ 14.5 mph and also for Sunday July 8. If faster riders show up we'll send them off on a longer and faster ride :)
Ron Oldsen
167.6.245.98
Thursday, July 05, 2007
12:39:26 PM
Hey Jamie Thompson, if you're planning on driving over this Saturday to ride you'd better check with Rick or post here for a response because I'll be getting ready for company and won't be able to ride. Hope you had a great 4th!
Rick Eckert
71.97.215.90
Saturday, June 30, 2007
05:15:25 AM
Sunday's ride
(July 1) will be a short, easy ride of about 14 miles at 13-14mph... perfect for novices. This is a great chance to try a nice bike ride off the lake on pleasant country roads. We'll go East past Little Long Lake, up through Montgomery, Michigan and return to Clear Lake through Ray Michigan. Only three short inclines on the whole
trip! Come join us at 598 Lake Drive at 8:00am for this fun ride.
If some more experienced riders show up and want a longer and faster ride, we'll devise a longer route for them. Rick
Jamie Thompson
72.11.13.235
Thursday, June 28, 2007
06:00:22 AM
No problem I was late. I will see you this Saturday and I will show up on time.
Ron Oldsen
71.97.184.114
Sunday, June 24, 2007
05:16:13 PM
Sorry about Saturday morning Jamie! We didn't expect anyone else and we figured Rick was sleeping in so we took off about 8:03. Must have just missed you. We'll do better next time!
Rick Eckert
71.97.215.90
Thursday, June 21, 2007
01:50:11 PM
Hi Kevin and welcome to Steuben County. We often have a very small group (2-3 riders) so decide on the ride according to who shows up. I myself am way behind because of an injury and will be riding only about 20 miles @ 14 this weekend but others like Jeff Compo, Jamie Mason, and Ron Oldsen are faster. Hope to see you for a ride Sat-Sun 8:00am 598 Lake Drive.
Rick Eckert
71.97.215.90
Thursday, June 21, 2007
01:43:10 PM
Hi Jeff, hope to see you soon. I think you would enjoy riding with Jamie Mason from Little Long Lake (younger, faster, etc) so if you want, give him a call at (419) 340-6534. or email davesrun69302@yahoo.com
Kevin Jones
198.62.98.115
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
05:35:29 AM
Just moved to
Steuben County and I am glad to see there is a group ride. Right now I am a little out of shape, not much time to ride while I have been moving. I would be interested in
joining your group for some rides, what pace and mileage are you doing right now?
Jeff Compo
69.54.11.114
Monday, June 18, 2007
05:02:56 PM
Hi guys - I'm going to be in the area the week after the 4th of July - I'm running the 10K Saturday but am interested in joining you for a ride - both my brother-in-law Larry and I are bringing our bikes. I'll probably be riding pretty much every day - let me know if anyone's interested riding mid-week (as well as the usual weekend rides. See you soon!
Jamie Thompson
72.11.13.235
Friday, June 15, 2007
08:15:24 AM
Guys change of plans I forgot it is my niece's birthday party sat. We are headed down to Indy tonight. But Bailey's baseball is almost over so I WILL see you soon.
Jamie
Jamie Thompson
72.11.13.235
Thursday, June 14, 2007
11:17:03 AM
Hey Rick & Lance (AKA
Ron) you guy's riding this Saturday? And it's 8:00 correct. I will be there. I should have plenty of time if I leave my house @6:10 (sunrise). Hey Lance you riding your Trek or 1985 Honda CB650 (I can't
believe you sold your Cobra).
Jamie
Jamie Thompson
72.11.13.235
Monday, May 21, 2007
12:13:56 PM
Buy a real bike and what? Get to close to the edge of the road and crash and burn. And I just pray that I am as physically fit as you "old men" when I get in my 40's (you like that don't you). There we have pumped each other up enough, now I just need to get over there so we can ride. You guys would have been proud of me Saturday. I placed 27th overall, with a total time of 2 hours 49 minutes and ended up 17th in the bike with a 19.8 MPH
average. Not to bad for a Clydesdale (fat boy).
I am counting the days till baseball is done, see you then.
Jamie
Ron Oldsen
71.97.188.73
Friday, May 18, 2007
10:27:13 AM
Jamie we were always afraid that you would buy a real bike and ____ ___ _____!!! Just remember that you'll be dealing with old men who just haven't given up yet! Our only hope is that you'll ride realllllly hard coming over here and be so tired that you'll behave when you get here--
72.11.13.235
Thursday, May 17, 2007
05:42:07 AM
"I'll be back" (in my best Arnold voice), I will see you guy's in mid June. My boy has baseball games on sat mornings until then. But I will warn you now Lance my injury is healed, I have been training for the upcoming Pokagon tri and I now have a "real" road bike. So be prepared I may be wicked fast, for a
Clydesdale, or maybe not.
Rick Eckert
71.139.38.78
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
09:28:04 PM
Ron's the guy who USED to have a
Cobra. Only a low-end motorcycle now.
Ron Oldsen
167.6.245.98
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
01:16:15 PM
Real nice Jamie, You had my confidence flying high with the thought of being Lances twin, now I'm just
devastated! Aren't you the guy that used to ride with us?? Now we're even!
Jamie Thompson
72.11.13.235
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
12:23:15 PM
Rick refresh my memory-is Ron the guy that looks like Lance
Armstrong's twin brother? hehehe
Ya but he does own a cobra. Hey Ron, just kidding you are the man. See ya soon.
Rick Eckert
75.8.125.140
Monday, May 14, 2007
12:59:57 PM
The regularly-scheduled rides will start on Saturday June 2 this year, so join us then!
If you want to ride before the scheduled rides begin, give a call to Ron Oldsen at (260) 495-2170 and set something
up.
Rick Eckert
71.97.205.46
Tuesday, May 01, 2007
01:43:05 PM
Only some of us work so maybe we'll get a ride in during the week! The usual franchise restaurants are available but on Wednesday nights we head for Skip's Lounge about 8:30 for live blues
music and food. Other favorites are Caruso's Italian (West of Pokagon) and the Lake George Retreat (North), which is a bit more upscale.
If you want, give an email closer to the date and we'll coordinate. There are some more route maps that start at Pokagon on the page at http://clearlakeindiana.org/pokagon/
Rick
Patrick Dymarkowski
131.187.253.130
Tuesday, May 01, 2007
01:23:36 PM
I will be staying at Pokagon around June 27th and plan to do some road biking. I would love to ride with your group but will probably ride during the day while you are all at work. Got some maps from your site- thanks alot! Can you recommend a good place in town, I guess Angola, for an after ride dinner and a beer or two?
Rick Eckert
75.5.101.123
Tuesday, April 03, 2007
08:16:28 AM
Hi Christie, sorry I don't know of any mountain bike trails
around the area, although there may be some. You might also post the question on the regular Clear Lake bulletin board, which enjoys wider readership. http://clearlakeindiana.org/bulletinboard/
Christie
74.140.127.69
Saturday, March 31, 2007
04:10:08 PM
Anyone know any good mountain biking trails around the lake area?
Rick E
71.120.179.70
Thursday, September 07, 2006
05:27:28 PM
The Italy bike tour pictures are up at http://greatbiketours.com.
See you in the spring!
Rick
Rick E
71.120.179.70
Thursday, September 07, 2006
05:27:28 PM
Saturday we'll be riding as usual at 8:00am. Sunday we'll take the bikes over to Crooked lake for a ride so we won't be leaving from the usual gathering spot. Leave a message here if you want details on Sunday.
Rick Eckert
71.120.179.70
Sunday, September 03, 2006
02:22:17 PM
Yep, we're going out at 8:00am as usual. I think some of them are taking the 50 mile ride to Hillsdale but some
others may take a shorter one.
Chris Silvers
67.54.187.91
Sunday, September 03, 2006
01:11:49 PM
Rick are you planning to ride on Monday morning (Sept. 4th)? Looking for a ride just checking to see if anyone is planning on going out. Thanks.
Rick E
71.97.192.228
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
05:13:50 PM
Here's the ride outlook for the rest of the week...
Wednesday August 30: We'll ride about 30 miles @ 15 mph.
Thursday August 31: No ride scheduled, but leave a message here if you're looking for a ride.
Friday September 1: No ride scheduled (Auburn car auction), but leave a message here if you're looking for a
ride.
Saturday September 2: Ride 30-35 miles averaging 15 mph. Could ride the 52 mile loop to Hillsdale if
someone's interested (leave message here.)
Sunday September 3: Ride 35 miles averaging 15mph.
Monday August 14: No ride scheduled yet, but check back here later.
Rides are cancelled if it's raining (the pavement is wet) otherwise we go.
We start all rides from 598 Lake Drive and leave promptly at 8:00am so plan to arrive no later than 7:55am.
All Clear Lakers and visitors are welcome to join us... just show up at 7:55am. We are a recreational club out
for fun rides. We try to accommodate the skill level of everyone who shows up and no one gets left behind.
Hope to see you there! 
Rick Eckert
71.120.179.70
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
04:52:13 PM
We still have
some weeks left in the season so now's the time to join us on a ride. This weekend we'll be riding Friday 8/25, Saturday
8/26, Sunday 8/27 and Monday 8/28 at the usual 8:00am hour. These will be about 30-35 miles @ a 15mph average pace.
If you're yearning for a longer ride, there may be a group going to Hillsdale (52 miles) on Saturday or
Sunday. If you're interested, post a message here with your preference of days.
Rick E
71.97.192.228
Monday, August 7, 2006
05:13:50 PM
Here's the ride schedule for the rest of the week...
Friday August 11: We'll plan to take a ride of 30 miles @ 15 mph, but we'll adjust the ride longer or
shorter to accommodate all who show up.
Saturday August 12: Ride 30-35 miles averaging 15 to 15.5 mph
Sunday August 13: Ride 40 miles averaging 15mph.
Monday August 14: Ride 30 miles @ 15.mph.
We start all rides from 598 Lake Drive and leave promptly at 8:00am so plan to arrive no later than 7:55am.
All Clear Lakers and visitors are welcome to join us... just show up at 7:55am. We are a recreational club out
for fun rides. We try to accommodate the skill level of everyone who shows up and no one gets left behind.
Hope to see you there!
Rick E
71.97.190.196
Monday, July 10, 2006
10:21:53 AM
We'll be riding Tuesday morning 7-11 at 8:00am and all visitors and others are invited to join. We often ride during the week and if you let us know, we'll plan a ride to match your preferences.
Rick E
71.97.190.196
Thursday, July 06, 2006
08:07:34 PM
On Friday July 7, Bob Burroughs and I will be riding a 40 mile loop around Lake Hamilton in case anyone would like join in. As usual 8:00am at #598.
Rick Eckert
71.97.187.195
Monday, July 03, 2006
06:36:08 AM
Tuesday morning we'll be riding the 22 mile Camden-Reading route at about a 16.5 pace so y'all come! 8:00am at 598 Lake Drive.
Rick Eckert
71.97.187.195
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
04:27:58 PM
Hi Bill and welcome to the forum. So far we're riding Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. I suspect someone will ride Tuesday, but I can't say for certain at this time. All rides start at 8:00am sharp from 598 Lake Drive (there's a map on the main cycling page.) Most of the rides are about 25-27 miles at about 15 mph. We have maps for some of the routes on the maps page at http://www.clearlakeindiana.org/cyclists/rides.htm . Hope to see you for some rides!
Bill Eckrich
68.251.186.155
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
01:51:41 PM
Are there any scheduled rides on Monday or Tues, July 3-4? What is the distance and routes you normally ride?
Rick Eckert
71.97.187.195
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
11:33:26 AM
Sure, I'll ride all four days. Bob Burroughs will be here from Indy and will join us on Sunday and Monday.
Alan Wymer
66.84.138.66
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
08:42:46 AM
Hello Rick,
Are you planning on riding this Friday weather permitting? Would really like to ride Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday if you are planning on it.
Rick Eckert
71.97.187.195
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
07:02:02 AM
Hi Steve,
Yes, we'll be riding about 25 miles on Saturday weather permitting and would love to have you join us! Rick
Steve Etheridge
12.201.46.66
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
06:50:18 AM
I wonder if there is a ride planned for Saturday, July 1, 2006. I have not ridden with a group before and am interested in that experience. Thank you, SE
Rick Eckert
71.97.187.195
Friday, June 23, 2006
07:19:50 PM
Hi Tracy, we ride both Saturday and Sunday every weekend at 8:00am, weather permitting. We also ride some days during the week when someone lets us know they'd like to. If you want, give me a call for more info at (260) 495-3210. I hope you'll join us for some rides!
Tracy
68.79.94.105
Friday, June 23, 2006
05:50:53 PM
Do you have a schedule for the month of July and August or a ride on the holiday weekend? I am living in Avilla and would like to join you for a ride.
Thank you!
Rick Eckert
71.97.187.195
Friday, June 23, 2006
02:48:57 PM
Our Saturday 6-23 ride will go off at 8:00 as usual with Ron Oldsen leading the ride. On Sunday I'll be riding
as well. Looks like good weather this weekend. Both rides will be in the 25 mile range.
All rides start at 8am at 598 Lake Drive. Y'all come!
Rick Eckert
71.120.169.51
Thursday, June 15, 2006
11:39:05 AM
Upcoming rides:
Friday June 16: 25 miles @ 15mph with Bill from Cincinnati in attendance.
Saturday June 17: 25 miles @15
Sunday June 18: 25 miles @ 15
All rides start at 8am at 598 Lake Drive. See you there!
Rick E
71.120.169.51
Wednesday, June 07, 2006
05:30:07 PM
On Friday we'll be riding about 20 miles @14.5 for anyone who want to join us. We'll also ride Saturday and Sunday as usual.
Rick Eckert
71.120.169.51
Friday, June 02, 2006
07:27:57 AM
On Saturday June 3 we'll be riding about 25 miles @ 14.5. Visitors are welcome to join the fun!
Alan Wymer
68.255.82.177
Monday, May 29, 2006
07:01:16 PM
Thank you for a fun ride on Saturday, I enjoyed the great company. Look forward to riding again this Saturday.
Rick Eckert
71.120.169.51
Sunday, May 28, 2006
06:55:16 AM
On Memorial Day we'll be riding about 20 miles @ 14.5 and we welcome all visitors! See you at 8:00am at #598.
Rick E
71.120.169.51
Friday, May 26, 2006
03:34:20 PM
Yep, we're riding Saturday and Sunday both at 8:00am. Probably 20 miles @ 15 or so. Maybe a little longer depending on who shows up.
Hope to see you one or both days.
Alan Wymer
68.255.82.177
Thursday, May 25, 2006
06:49:36 PM
I am going to be at Yogi this weekend and was wondering if you are going to ride this weekend?
Rick Eckert
71.120.169.51
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
06:29:32 AM
Because of the lousy weather nobody rode on May 20th but we'll start the regular weekly rides on May 27th and 28th. As usual, the early season rides will be shorter and slower (15-20 miles @ 15) than later on.
Visitors and beginning road cyclists are all welcome and encouraged to join us. See everyone this weekend or whenever you can make it!
Rick
Jamie Thompson
63.69.59.173
Monday, May 22, 2006
12:51:51 PM
Rick/Ron,
I know Ron wasn't riding Saturday (5/20) but I don't know if you did Rick. I wanted to be there but got the flu Thursday night and was still under the weather. I
don't think I can make it memorial day weekend but will see you @ the beginning of June.
See you soon.
Jamie
Ron
71.97.195.245
Sunday, May 07, 2006
03:00:40 AM
I swear I didn't tell it to enter that blank message! I'll be in Florida next and the weekend of the twentieth, so I'll be starting on Memorial day weekend.
Ron
Jamie Thompson
63.69.59.173
Monday, May 01, 2006
12:07:30 PM
I have a cubs baseball game on 5/13 but will see you both on 5/20.
see you then.
Rick E.
71.128.198.36
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
01:05:57 AM
I won't be there until May 10 but that's no excuse for Ron to wait. Go Ron!
Ron
167.6.245.98
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
10:19:41 AM
Hi Jamie! You can call me anything you'd like as long as you keep us awake on Saturday morning rides! I'm guessing that we'll start sometime around mid may, it all depends when Rick wakes up and gets rid of his jet lag from his trip east. See you then. I'm sure Rick will post the official grand opening!
Ron
Jamie
63.69.59.173
Friday, April 21, 2006
05:43:22 AM
Sorry for the first message Ron I called you Doug. Well you know its been a whole year. See you soon.
Jamie
Jamie Thompson
63.69.59.173
Friday, April 21, 2006
05:40:05 AM
Hello Rick/Doug. Hope you guys survived the long winter. Well I know Rick did in sunny California. When are you guys going to start riding on Saturdays? Let me know and I will be there. I will be a little slower this spring due to and injury but am enjoying riding to work. Hope to see you soon.
Jamie Thompson-jamie@prangerent.com
71.128.204.95
Tuesday, March 14, 2006
11:19:18 PM
We just returned from our Arizona bike tour with Sojourn and posted some pictures here... http://greatbiketours.com/arizona/gallery.htm Lots of cactus!
Rick Eckert #598
71.97.195.245
Wednesday, December 28, 2005
11:00:24 AM
So how far are we going to ride????
Ron-776
71.128.200.154
Tuesday, December 27, 2005
03:01:43 PM
See you on May 1, 2006!! Rick #598
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