read Pareto's principle. It offers some of the same reasoning about gonorrhea spread in Colorado springs. Or the covid spread we are currently experiencing. Basically it says 20 percent of inputs are responsible for 80 percent of outcomes. Could also be applied to your Willow Creek theory. Btw, I love that road too. Great grasshopper start\finish.
Your analogy utilizing gonorrhea is interesting. To me is like the Romans building the first roads I the world that serve as connection to many different areas which create the expansion of ideas, politics, the arts, government n aqueducts, which eventually through exploration it expanded others to built or model cities after Rome, like Paris, London n Barcelona...great video.
Things like the SMART train are the sort of transport we take for granted and frequently complain about in Germany. Must remember to be a lot more grateful for what I have.
What you have adeptly described with respect to the gonorrhea transmission phenomenon is the science of sets and sub sets. The connection to different trails is what has made Redmond, Washington a terrific bicycle HUB as well. Dunedin, Florida is a great bicycle HUB as well. Or further north from there.
Redmond sounds like a great place to visit. I enjoy cities with large cycling populations. Typically, we find better coffee and bakeries in cities like these along with well marked bike routes. We'll have to consider checking out Redmond for another bike tour one day. Thank you!
@@Henrywildeberry That is where Microsoft University is located so they should have good coffee and food establishments although Portland is truly unique because they have had far more years of a head start and are a much larger teeming population center.
@@Henrywildeberry Check out the Burke-Gilman Trail in Seattle. Some surface street crossings. The Marymoor Park Trail goes up to Woodinville. About 8 miles. The East Lake Sammamish Trail is about 11 miles.
Diggin' the 'stache! Great vlog, as always! I really enjoy the rambles you two embark on. Keep up the great work. Have a great time this weekend! Best, Rob
Thank you, and great question. Personally, I prefer clipless pedals. I grew up riding with toe-clips when I first learned how to ride a mountain bike. They worked great and were easy to get in and out, and you could use comfy shoes. There are advantages and disadvantages to either option. In Therese's case she's not riding a bike to win a speed contest. For her it's long days in the saddle covering lots of ground and seeing new places. For her it's about getting outdoors and enjoying nature while keeping things simple. She doesn't have to carry extra shoes, and her pedals have a large platform providing a surprising amount of foot support. Again, not my preference. It comes down to what your goal is with riding a bike, and what you're are ultimately most comfortable. I do think clipless pedals are here to stay and I am not going back to toe-clips anytime soon.
Thanks for opening up the discussion! Your answer pretty much hit the nail on the head, Henry. I have to add, some people think it's crazy that I do the rides I do on flat pedals with tennis shoes. But then some people think it's crazy that I ride the distances that I do! I would be the first one to conceded that, when it comes down to stats and numbers, the flat pedals would lose. But when it comes down to combining strength, endurance, and adventure, for me, the platform pedals win...
Hi Henry. I'm the RBA for San Francisco and know Therese from the brevets we host. She is an impressive rider. I found your channel when I was looking through the comments on a completely different video and you posted about rando (which I found sort of out of context a bit so I was intrigued about your take on things). A couple things: first, the Santa Rosa RBA would like to contact you and get your input on new roads to add to the existing Santa Rosa Randonneurs brevets. The second would be, what Malcolm Gladwell book would you recommend as the first one for someone who has never read his stuff.
Thanks Rob! I'm glad you found my channel and thanks for your subscription. It helps me to stay motivated in creating content knowing there are good people out there enjoying it. Therese is more than just a strong rider, she's a big influence on me, and a huge knowledge base on randonnuering. I really enjoy asking her to share her experience, and I think it's really invaluable for others. My hope is she will inspire more people to get out and ride bikes. I'm not sure what I wrote in the comment you found, but feel free to correct me on things, I won't be offended. To answer your question: I recommend the Tipping Point for two reasons, one is it's an interesting view on how trends spread, and two it's the only book of his I've read:) What I like about Gladwell is he is an idea guy, and watching a few of his interviews, he is also willing to admit when he's wrong or misguided. He say's, without someone bringing forward an idea in the first place, we (the collective) wouldn't have the opportunity to dissect it. Finally, I would be more than happy to talk with the Santa Rosa Randonneurs and offer any suggestions for new roads/routes to add that they may not already know about. Thanks again for your comment, and have a great day!
Nothing wrong (so nothing to correct!) about the comment that lead me here. I guess what I really meant was that I really doubt your suggestion to the author of another video would ever be taken up as that other video author just did not seem to have randonneuring on their radar. Maybe your suggestion was tongue in cheek and I missed that. I posted the link to this video on the SFR email list and I think that may have gotten you a few more views. When are you going to join us for a brevet?
Terrific! Thanks Rob. I'd like to join your group for a 200k to test the water. I'm not sure I'm cut out for the extreme long distance rides? A 200k or possibly a 300K seems within my ability. Bike touring is definitely a big interest of mine. I'm the type that enjoys a full nights rest between each leg of the ride:) Again, many thanks for sharing the video with your group. I hope they enjoy it too!
I dropped the peg-man at the corner of Willow Creek and Coleman Valley and it looks like 'Lord of the Rings.' Headed West to east, the climb on Willow Creek Rd is about 3.5 mi and is about 6.1% gradient. That would be a category 2 climb in the Tour de France. At the end of Willow Creek Rd there is a sign stating PV's and trailers not advised. What are PV's?
Trump is the culmination of a 'trend' where people thirst for a king instead of a president. Malcomn Gladwell is a brilliant thinker. "The Wisdom Of Crowds" by James Surowiecki does not apply to MAGA rallies however, but definitely does at bicycle rider conventions.
Willow Creek, Skaggs, The Geysers. Names I have to add along with King Ridge to my bucket list of roads!
Another winner. Kind of makes the case for the pandemic path. You and Ms. Cools, be well.
read Pareto's principle. It offers some of the same reasoning about gonorrhea spread in Colorado springs. Or the covid spread we are currently experiencing. Basically it says 20 percent of inputs are responsible for 80 percent of outcomes. Could also be applied to your Willow Creek theory. Btw, I love that road too. Great grasshopper start\finish.
enjoyed the video - the transition from street view to video was pretty cool!
Your analogy utilizing gonorrhea is interesting. To me is like the Romans building the first roads I the world that serve as connection to many different areas which create the expansion of ideas, politics, the arts, government n aqueducts, which eventually through exploration it expanded others to built or model cities after Rome, like Paris, London n Barcelona...great video.
Things like the SMART train are the sort of transport we take for granted and frequently complain about in Germany.
Must remember to be a lot more grateful for what I have.
I almost saw some trails during the Ms Cools show..... I ain't complaining!
What you have adeptly described with respect to the gonorrhea transmission phenomenon is the science of sets and sub sets. The connection to different trails is what has made Redmond, Washington a terrific bicycle HUB as well. Dunedin, Florida is a great bicycle HUB as well. Or further north from there.
Redmond sounds like a great place to visit. I enjoy cities with large cycling populations. Typically, we find better coffee and bakeries in cities like these along with well marked bike routes. We'll have to consider checking out Redmond for another bike tour one day. Thank you!
@@Henrywildeberry That is where Microsoft University is located so they should have good coffee and food establishments although Portland is truly unique because they have had far more years of a head start and are a much larger teeming population center.
@@Henrywildeberry Check out the Burke-Gilman Trail in Seattle. Some surface street crossings. The Marymoor Park Trail goes up to Woodinville. About 8 miles. The East Lake Sammamish Trail is about 11 miles.
Very interesting this video
A great video about connecting roads, people, counties, and ideas...
So much fun filming you! Thank you!
Thank you for another wonderful video. Lovely scenery!
Great video as always and may the wind be at your back this weekend for your ride.
Thanks Zipp! It's going to be a tough ride for sure, so any last push up the mountain will be much needed!
Diggin' the 'stache! Great vlog, as always! I really enjoy the rambles you two embark on. Keep up the great work. Have a great time this weekend! Best, Rob
Thanks for the great comment!
i laughed at this one!! great video!! great music! therese is adorable! i have some more comments, but i'll save those for tomorrow...
Enjoyed the video! I think Teres's top tube is too long for her. So, who is the music? Loved it!
Ms Cools is lovely. and bikes 😁🚴✌️🌱
Great video! Nothing like willow. Coleman is cool but that’s a real road.
Colman is sweet too, but you do get a car on occasion.
Henry...Great video again. I really love all of you vlogs. May I ask your thoughts on the flat pedals with the toe clips that Terese uses?
Thank you, and great question. Personally, I prefer clipless pedals. I grew up riding with toe-clips when I first learned how to ride a mountain bike. They worked great and were easy to get in and out, and you could use comfy shoes. There are advantages and disadvantages to either option. In Therese's case she's not riding a bike to win a speed contest. For her it's long days in the saddle covering lots of ground and seeing new places. For her it's about getting outdoors and enjoying nature while keeping things simple. She doesn't have to carry extra shoes, and her pedals have a large platform providing a surprising amount of foot support. Again, not my preference. It comes down to what your goal is with riding a bike, and what you're are ultimately most comfortable. I do think clipless pedals are here to stay and I am not going back to toe-clips anytime soon.
Thanks for opening up the discussion! Your answer pretty much hit the nail on the head, Henry. I have to add, some people think it's crazy that I do the rides I do on flat pedals with tennis shoes. But then some people think it's crazy that I ride the distances that I do! I would be the first one to conceded that, when it comes down to stats and numbers, the flat pedals would lose. But when it comes down to combining strength, endurance, and adventure, for me, the platform pedals win...
Hi Henry. I'm the RBA for San Francisco and know Therese from the brevets we host. She is an impressive rider. I found your channel when I was looking through the comments on a completely different video and you posted about rando (which I found sort of out of context a bit so I was intrigued about your take on things). A couple things: first, the Santa Rosa RBA would like to contact you and get your input on new roads to add to the existing Santa Rosa Randonneurs brevets. The second would be, what Malcolm Gladwell book would you recommend as the first one for someone who has never read his stuff.
Thanks Rob! I'm glad you found my channel and thanks for your subscription. It helps me to stay motivated in creating content knowing there are good people out there enjoying it. Therese is more than just a strong rider, she's a big influence on me, and a huge knowledge base on randonnuering. I really enjoy asking her to share her experience, and I think it's really invaluable for others. My hope is she will inspire more people to get out and ride bikes. I'm not sure what I wrote in the comment you found, but feel free to correct me on things, I won't be offended. To answer your question: I recommend the Tipping Point for two reasons, one is it's an interesting view on how trends spread, and two it's the only book of his I've read:) What I like about Gladwell is he is an idea guy, and watching a few of his interviews, he is also willing to admit when he's wrong or misguided. He say's, without someone bringing forward an idea in the first place, we (the collective) wouldn't have the opportunity to dissect it. Finally, I would be more than happy to talk with the Santa Rosa Randonneurs and offer any suggestions for new roads/routes to add that they may not already know about. Thanks again for your comment, and have a great day!
Nothing wrong (so nothing to correct!) about the comment that lead me here. I guess what I really meant was that I really doubt your suggestion to the author of another video would ever be taken up as that other video author just did not seem to have randonneuring on their radar. Maybe your suggestion was tongue in cheek and I missed that.
I posted the link to this video on the SFR email list and I think that may have gotten you a few more views. When are you going to join us for a brevet?
Terrific! Thanks Rob. I'd like to join your group for a 200k to test the water. I'm not sure I'm cut out for the extreme long distance rides? A 200k or possibly a 300K seems within my ability. Bike touring is definitely a big interest of mine. I'm the type that enjoys a full nights rest between each leg of the ride:) Again, many thanks for sharing the video with your group. I hope they enjoy it too!
I dropped the peg-man at the corner of Willow Creek and Coleman Valley and it looks like 'Lord of the Rings.' Headed West to east, the climb on Willow Creek Rd is about 3.5 mi and is about 6.1% gradient. That would be a category 2 climb in the Tour de France. At the end of Willow Creek Rd there is a sign stating PV's and trailers not advised. What are PV's?
Is Willow Creek back to its pre-wash out condition right now? Planning on going through there next Friday.
What a long strange trip it has been?
Trump is the culmination of a 'trend' where people thirst for a king instead of a president. Malcomn Gladwell is a brilliant thinker. "The Wisdom Of Crowds" by James Surowiecki does not apply to MAGA rallies however, but definitely does at bicycle rider conventions.
Not well coordinated and/or streamlined. Or simplified.