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Re: Mission Impossible Ride - Do You Choose to Accept It?
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On Jan 3, 2020, at 10:01 AM, Vijay Nuthulapaty via Groups.Io <chicagovijay@...> wrote:
You all are nuts..
If I train enough, I’ll try and join for the first day. Will see if my wife will join me for dinner and a drive back home the next day..
Vijay
On Jan 3, 2020, at 11:53 AM, Terri Brei <tbrei@...> wrote:
If Anna is hatching a plan to transport a change of clothes, I am in! It will be great to enjoy BBC’s company for a few days plus it will be wicked hot in Greenville SC by then. A nice little escape.
From: BBC-Bike@groups.io <BBC-Bike@groups.io> On Behalf Of
Anna Swiet via Groups.Io
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Subject: Re: [BBC-Bike] Mission Impossible Ride - Do You Choose to Accept It?
I'm excited about another new adventure!
Yes, we definitely need riding time to build up for double centuries.
My opinion is that Memorial Day is too soon plus many folks go away around that time.
Also, some of us have a century June 7 in the mountains of North Carolina.
Although I'm not a big fan of hot summer centuries, Greg may have a point of doing Mission Impossible /Possible beginning of August. Or end of July.
Also, I have concocted a preliminary plan for transporting change of clothes for everyone since schlepping a backpack for 200 miles is not my idea of fun. Details to follow.
On Friday, January 3, 2020, 11:24:22 AM CST, Ruben Medina via Groups.Io <ruben.medina27@...>
wrote:
Ten of us interested so far:
So, we should definitely do this ride, and now the question becomes when. None of us are going to be ready to do back to back centuries until we get some good outdoor
rides under our belts.
May 2, 2020 Ride the Ups and Downs Galena, IL
June 20, 2020 Horrible Hilly Hundred
July 11-12, 2020 Triple Bypass
August 14-16 Ride Across Wisconsin
Who all is thinking of going to Italy to ride and when is that trip?
Earliest I can see the BBC Mission Impossible ride happening is on or after Memorial Day. What do you guys think?
On Thursday, January 2, 2020, 04:13:50 PM CST, Jin Chon via Groups.Io <jcchon@...> wrote:
Ruben, sounds fun, in a sadistic way. Count me in.
I’m sure Lena will be salivating at this idea of a double century...
It's a New Year and a New Decade... So we should have a BBC New Ride
Here is a ride concept for your consideration and for a show of hands of potential interest. This ride proposal is from the people that brought you "Ruben and Richie's
Ice Cream Ride", the "Morkes Chocolate Ride" and the "Huntley-Woodstock Ride". Now comes:
The "Mission Impossible Ride" - a weekend of back to back centuries, with fine Italian food in between!
On Day 1 we would ride from Elgin to Toluca (generally heading southwest) as a group at an appropriate pace. We would plan 2-3 water stops along the way. We believe
we can find lodging near Toluca in a moderately priced hotel where we'd wash up for supper.
Oddly enough, Toluca has a reputation for very good Italian restaurants. That's where we would refuel for the return trip.
On Day 2 we do the same route in reverse, from Toluca back to Elgin.
Two hundred miles in two days.
Why do we want to ride to Toluca and back?
Reason 1: Because it's a pleasure to ride on mostly-deserted, country roads similar to those between Huntley and Genoa.
Reason 2: Because what doesn't kill you makes you stronger.
Reason 3: For the great Italian food!
Anticipating that you want to know "why are there two great Italian restaurants in a tiny central Illinois town?"; read this:
The Rich History of Toluca, IL
In 1892, Charles J.Devlin, who had been the managing head of the opening of the Spring Valley coal mines, turned his attention to Toluca, when after prospecting with
Henry Duggan, also of Spring Valley, it was found that coal mines could be developed there. Three strong veins were discovered and they set out to sink the mines two blocks west of the village. With the help of Henry J. Miller (his father-in-law and owner
of Spring Valley Coal Company), Devlin purchased 11,000 acres of contiguous mineral rights for what would become the Devlin Coal Company. The mine laborers at first were Irish, Polish, Serbian, Lithuanian and Italian. The workers eventually became predominantly
Italian. Each nationality settled in its own section or block of the village.
By 1907, the population had grown to approximately 6,000 people. Toluca now had two newspapers, churches and numerous stores. It had a good grade school with a principal
and nine assistants. The population was largely Italian with a sprinkling of Polish, Lithuanian and other nationalities employed in and around the mines. The average number of men employed at the mine was 800 and the output was about 380,000 tons per year
which was valued at about $450,000. The average wage paid to the miner was about 75 cents a day.
Although farming still plays an important part in the lives of many residents, the city has grown in many other areas. With the present population at approximately
1,500, Toluca has four major employers and over 50 smaller small businesses. In addition the town can still boast they have two well known Italian Restaurants – Mona’s and Capponi’s. People come from many miles to enjoy the food and spirits offered by these
restaurants. Both have made Toluca nationally known for their quality food products.
When should we do this ride?
We have a big club and not everyone is pointing toward the same objectives this season, but here are some of the events we may be building for, or that we would want
to schedule around:
June 20, 2020 Horrible Hilly Hundred
July 11-12, 2020 Triple Bypass
August 14-16 Ride Across Wisconsin
Before this email self-destructs,,,
Do you accept the challenge?
When do you think we should schedule the Mission Impossible Ride?
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Re: Mission Impossible Ride - Do You Choose to Accept It?
Ruben, I am in. Memorial Day might be tough for a lot of families, I am game either before or after
On Fri, Jan 3, 2020, 11:24 AM Ruben Medina via Groups.Io <ruben.medina27= yahoo.com@groups.io> wrote:
Ten of us interested so far:
McGehee Crowther Cramer Chon L. Chon J. Marisie Medina Guido Kessler Swietczak
The more the merrier.
So, we should definitely do this ride, and now the question becomes when. None of us are going to be ready to do back to back centuries until we get some good outdoor rides under our belts.
May 2, 2020 Ride the Ups and Downs Galena, IL June 20, 2020 Horrible Hilly Hundred July 11-12, 2020 Triple Bypass August 14-16 Ride Across Wisconsin Who all is thinking of going to Italy to ride and when is that trip?
Earliest I can see the BBC Mission Impossible ride happening is on or after Memorial Day. What do you guys think?
Ruben
On Thursday, January 2, 2020, 04:13:50 PM CST, Jin Chon via Groups.Io <jcchon= yahoo.com@groups.io> wrote:
Ruben, sounds fun, in a sadistic way. Count me in. I’m sure Lena will be salivating at this idea of a double century... On Jan 2, 2020, at 11:40 AM, Ruben Medina via Groups.Io <ruben.medina27=yahoo.com@groups.io> wrote:
It's a New Year and a New Decade... So we should have a BBC New Ride Here is a ride concept for your consideration and for a show of hands of potential interest. This ride proposal is from the people that brought you "Ruben and Richie's Ice Cream Ride", the "Morkes Chocolate Ride" and the "Huntley-Woodstock Ride". Now comes:
The "Mission Impossible Ride" - a weekend of back to back centuries, with fine Italian food in between!
On Day 1 we would ride from Elgin to Toluca (generally heading southwest) as a group at an appropriate pace. We would plan 2-3 water stops along the way. We believe we can find lodging near Toluca in a moderately priced hotel where we'd wash up for supper.
Oddly enough, Toluca has a reputation for very good Italian restaurants. That's where we would refuel for the return trip.
On Day 2 we do the same route in reverse, from Toluca back to Elgin.
Two hundred miles in two days.
Why do we want to ride to Toluca and back?Reason 1: Because it's a pleasure to ride on mostly-deserted, country roads similar to those between Huntley and Genoa.
Reason 2: Because what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. Reason 3: For the great Italian food!
Anticipating that you want to know "why are there two great Italian restaurants in a tiny central Illinois town?"; read this:
The Rich History of Toluca, IL
The Coal Mines – 1892 In 1892, Charles J.Devlin, who had been the managing head of the opening of the Spring Valley coal mines, turned his attention to Toluca, when after prospecting with Henry Duggan, also of Spring Valley, it was found that coal mines could be developed there. Three strong veins were discovered and they set out to sink the mines two blocks west of the village. With the help of Henry J. Miller (his father-in-law and owner of Spring Valley Coal Company), Devlin purchased 11,000 acres of contiguous mineral rights for what would become the Devlin Coal Company. The mine laborers at first were Irish, Polish, Serbian, Lithuanian and Italian. The workers eventually became predominantly Italian. Each nationality settled in its own section or block of the village.
Toluca the City – 1907 By 1907, the population had grown to approximately 6,000 people. Toluca now had two newspapers, churches and numerous stores. It had a good grade school with a principal and nine assistants. The population was largely Italian with a sprinkling of Polish, Lithuanian and other nationalities employed in and around the mines. The average number of men employed at the mine was 800 and the output was about 380,000 tons per year which was valued at about $450,000. The average wage paid to the miner was about 75 cents a day.
Today Although farming still plays an important part in the lives of many residents, the city has grown in many other areas. With the present population at approximately 1,500, Toluca has four major employers and over 50 smaller small businesses. In addition the town can still boast they have two well known Italian Restaurants – Mona’s and Capponi’s. People come from many miles to enjoy the food and spirits offered by these restaurants. Both have made Toluca nationally known for their quality food products.
When should we do this ride? We have a big club and not everyone is pointing toward the same objectives this season, but here are some of the events we may be building for, or that we would want to schedule around:
June 20, 2020 Horrible Hilly Hundred July 11-12, 2020 Triple Bypass August 14-16 Ride Across Wisconsin
Before this email self-destructs,,,
Do you accept the challenge? When do you think we should schedule the Mission Impossible Ride? <Slide1.jpg>
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Re: Mission Impossible Ride - Do You Choose to Accept It?
Ruben, the Italy bike trip is May 13 to 23rd..
This back to back century would be ideal to do a week or two before RAW.. so late July or early August.
On Jan 3, 2020, at 11:24 AM, Ruben Medina via Groups.Io <ruben.medina27@...> wrote:
Ten of us interested so far:
McGehee Crowther Cramer Chon L. Chon J. Marisie Medina Guido Kessler Swietczak
The more the merrier.
So, we should definitely do this ride, and now the question becomes when. None of us are going to be ready to do back to back centuries until we get some good outdoor rides under our belts.
May 2, 2020 Ride the Ups and Downs Galena, IL June 20, 2020 Horrible Hilly Hundred July 11-12, 2020 Triple Bypass August 14-16 Ride Across Wisconsin Who all is thinking of going to Italy to ride and when is that trip?
Earliest I can see the BBC Mission Impossible ride happening is on or after Memorial Day. What do you guys think?
Ruben
On Thursday, January 2, 2020, 04:13:50 PM CST, Jin Chon via Groups.Io <jcchon@...> wrote:
Ruben, sounds fun, in a sadistic way. Count me in. I’m sure Lena will be salivating at this idea of a double century... On Jan 2, 2020, at 11:40 AM, Ruben Medina via Groups.Io <ruben.medina27@...> wrote:
It's a New Year and a New Decade... So we should have a BBC New Ride Here is a ride concept for your consideration and for a show of hands of potential interest. This ride proposal is from the people that brought you "Ruben and Richie's Ice Cream Ride", the "Morkes Chocolate Ride" and the "Huntley-Woodstock Ride". Now comes:
The "Mission Impossible Ride" - a weekend of back to back centuries, with fine Italian food in between!
On Day 1 we would ride from Elgin to Toluca (generally heading southwest) as a group at an appropriate pace. We would plan 2-3 water stops along the way. We believe we can find lodging near Toluca in a moderately priced hotel where we'd wash up for supper.
Oddly enough, Toluca has a reputation for very good Italian restaurants. That's where we would refuel for the return trip.
On Day 2 we do the same route in reverse, from Toluca back to Elgin.
Two hundred miles in two days.
Why do we want to ride to Toluca and back?Reason 1: Because it's a pleasure to ride on mostly-deserted, country roads similar to those between Huntley and Genoa.
Reason 2: Because what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. Reason 3: For the great Italian food!
Anticipating that you want to know "why are there two great Italian restaurants in a tiny central Illinois town?"; read this:
The Rich History of Toluca, IL
The Coal Mines – 1892 In 1892, Charles J.Devlin, who had been the managing head of the opening of the Spring Valley coal mines, turned his attention to Toluca, when after prospecting with Henry Duggan, also of Spring Valley, it was found that coal mines could be developed there. Three strong veins were discovered and they set out to sink the mines two blocks west of the village. With the help of Henry J. Miller (his father-in-law and owner of Spring Valley Coal Company), Devlin purchased 11,000 acres of contiguous mineral rights for what would become the Devlin Coal Company. The mine laborers at first were Irish, Polish, Serbian, Lithuanian and Italian. The workers eventually became predominantly Italian. Each nationality settled in its own section or block of the village.
Toluca the City – 1907 By 1907, the population had grown to approximately 6,000 people. Toluca now had two newspapers, churches and numerous stores. It had a good grade school with a principal and nine assistants. The population was largely Italian with a sprinkling of Polish, Lithuanian and other nationalities employed in and around the mines. The average number of men employed at the mine was 800 and the output was about 380,000 tons per year which was valued at about $450,000. The average wage paid to the miner was about 75 cents a day.
Today Although farming still plays an important part in the lives of many residents, the city has grown in many other areas. With the present population at approximately 1,500, Toluca has four major employers and over 50 smaller small businesses. In addition the town can still boast they have two well known Italian Restaurants – Mona’s and Capponi’s. People come from many miles to enjoy the food and spirits offered by these restaurants. Both have made Toluca nationally known for their quality food products.
When should we do this ride? We have a big club and not everyone is pointing toward the same objectives this season, but here are some of the events we may be building for, or that we would want to schedule around:
June 20, 2020 Horrible Hilly Hundred July 11-12, 2020 Triple Bypass August 14-16 Ride Across Wisconsin
Before this email self-destructs,,,
Do you accept the challenge? When do you think we should schedule the Mission Impossible Ride? <Slide1.jpg>
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On Fri, Jan 3, 2020 at 12:01 PM, Vijay Nuthulapaty via Groups.Io <chicagovijay@...> wrote: You all are nuts..
If I train enough, I’ll try and join for the first day. Will see if my wife will join me for dinner and a drive back home the next day..
Vijay
On Jan 3, 2020, at 11:53 AM, Terri Brei <tbrei@...> wrote:
If Anna is hatching a plan to transport a change of clothes, I am in! It will be great to enjoy BBC’s company for a few days plus it will be wicked hot in Greenville SC by then. A nice little escape.
From: BBC-Bike@groups.io <BBC-Bike@groups.io> On Behalf Of
Anna Swiet via Groups.Io
Sent: Friday, January 03, 2020 12:44 PM
To: bbc-bike@groups.io; ruben.medina27@...
Cc: BBC-Bike@groups.io
Subject: Re: [BBC-Bike] Mission Impossible Ride - Do You Choose to Accept It?
I'm excited about another new adventure!
Yes, we definitely need riding time to build up for double centuries.
My opinion is that Memorial Day is too soon plus many folks go away around that time.
Also, some of us have a century June 7 in the mountains of North Carolina.
Although I'm not a big fan of hot summer centuries, Greg may have a point of doing Mission Impossible /Possible beginning of August. Or end of July.
Also, I have concocted a preliminary plan for transporting change of clothes for everyone since schlepping a backpack for 200 miles is not my idea of fun. Details to follow.
On Friday, January 3, 2020, 11:24:22 AM CST, Ruben Medina via Groups.Io <ruben.medina27@...>
wrote:
Ten of us interested so far:
So, we should definitely do this ride, and now the question becomes when. None of us are going to be ready to do back to back centuries until we get some good outdoor
rides under our belts.
May 2, 2020 Ride the Ups and Downs Galena, IL
June 20, 2020 Horrible Hilly Hundred
July 11-12, 2020 Triple Bypass
August 14-16 Ride Across Wisconsin
Who all is thinking of going to Italy to ride and when is that trip?
Earliest I can see the BBC Mission Impossible ride happening is on or after Memorial Day. What do you guys think?
On Thursday, January 2, 2020, 04:13:50 PM CST, Jin Chon via Groups.Io <jcchon@...> wrote:
Ruben, sounds fun, in a sadistic way. Count me in.
I’m sure Lena will be salivating at this idea of a double century...
It's a New Year and a New Decade... So we should have a BBC New Ride
Here is a ride concept for your consideration and for a show of hands of potential interest. This ride proposal is from the people that brought you "Ruben and Richie's
Ice Cream Ride", the "Morkes Chocolate Ride" and the "Huntley-Woodstock Ride". Now comes:
The "Mission Impossible Ride" - a weekend of back to back centuries, with fine Italian food in between!
On Day 1 we would ride from Elgin to Toluca (generally heading southwest) as a group at an appropriate pace. We would plan 2-3 water stops along the way. We believe
we can find lodging near Toluca in a moderately priced hotel where we'd wash up for supper.
Oddly enough, Toluca has a reputation for very good Italian restaurants. That's where we would refuel for the return trip.
On Day 2 we do the same route in reverse, from Toluca back to Elgin.
Two hundred miles in two days.
Why do we want to ride to Toluca and back?
Reason 1: Because it's a pleasure to ride on mostly-deserted, country roads similar to those between Huntley and Genoa.
Reason 2: Because what doesn't kill you makes you stronger.
Reason 3: For the great Italian food!
Anticipating that you want to know "why are there two great Italian restaurants in a tiny central Illinois town?"; read this:
The Rich History of Toluca, IL
In 1892, Charles J.Devlin, who had been the managing head of the opening of the Spring Valley coal mines, turned his attention to Toluca, when after prospecting with
Henry Duggan, also of Spring Valley, it was found that coal mines could be developed there. Three strong veins were discovered and they set out to sink the mines two blocks west of the village. With the help of Henry J. Miller (his father-in-law and owner
of Spring Valley Coal Company), Devlin purchased 11,000 acres of contiguous mineral rights for what would become the Devlin Coal Company. The mine laborers at first were Irish, Polish, Serbian, Lithuanian and Italian. The workers eventually became predominantly
Italian. Each nationality settled in its own section or block of the village.
By 1907, the population had grown to approximately 6,000 people. Toluca now had two newspapers, churches and numerous stores. It had a good grade school with a principal
and nine assistants. The population was largely Italian with a sprinkling of Polish, Lithuanian and other nationalities employed in and around the mines. The average number of men employed at the mine was 800 and the output was about 380,000 tons per year
which was valued at about $450,000. The average wage paid to the miner was about 75 cents a day.
Although farming still plays an important part in the lives of many residents, the city has grown in many other areas. With the present population at approximately
1,500, Toluca has four major employers and over 50 smaller small businesses. In addition the town can still boast they have two well known Italian Restaurants – Mona’s and Capponi’s. People come from many miles to enjoy the food and spirits offered by these
restaurants. Both have made Toluca nationally known for their quality food products.
When should we do this ride?
We have a big club and not everyone is pointing toward the same objectives this season, but here are some of the events we may be building for, or that we would want
to schedule around:
June 20, 2020 Horrible Hilly Hundred
July 11-12, 2020 Triple Bypass
August 14-16 Ride Across Wisconsin
Before this email self-destructs,,,
Do you accept the challenge?
When do you think we should schedule the Mission Impossible Ride?
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|
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Re: Mission Impossible Ride - Do You Choose to Accept It?
You all are nuts..
If I train enough, I’ll try and join for the first day. Will see if my wife will join me for dinner and a drive back home the next day..
Vijay
On Jan 3, 2020, at 11:53 AM, Terri Brei <tbrei@...> wrote:
If Anna is hatching a plan to transport a change of clothes, I am in! It will be great to enjoy BBC’s company for a few days plus it will be wicked hot in Greenville SC by then. A nice little escape.
From: BBC-Bike@groups.io <BBC-Bike@groups.io> On Behalf Of
Anna Swiet via Groups.Io
Sent: Friday, January 03, 2020 12:44 PM
To: bbc-bike@groups.io; ruben.medina27@...
Cc: BBC-Bike@groups.io
Subject: Re: [BBC-Bike] Mission Impossible Ride - Do You Choose to Accept It?
I'm excited about another new adventure!
Yes, we definitely need riding time to build up for double centuries.
My opinion is that Memorial Day is too soon plus many folks go away around that time.
Also, some of us have a century June 7 in the mountains of North Carolina.
Although I'm not a big fan of hot summer centuries, Greg may have a point of doing Mission Impossible /Possible beginning of August. Or end of July.
Also, I have concocted a preliminary plan for transporting change of clothes for everyone since schlepping a backpack for 200 miles is not my idea of fun. Details to follow.
On Friday, January 3, 2020, 11:24:22 AM CST, Ruben Medina via Groups.Io <ruben.medina27@...>
wrote:
Ten of us interested so far:
So, we should definitely do this ride, and now the question becomes when. None of us are going to be ready to do back to back centuries until we get some good outdoor
rides under our belts.
May 2, 2020 Ride the Ups and Downs Galena, IL
June 20, 2020 Horrible Hilly Hundred
July 11-12, 2020 Triple Bypass
August 14-16 Ride Across Wisconsin
Who all is thinking of going to Italy to ride and when is that trip?
Earliest I can see the BBC Mission Impossible ride happening is on or after Memorial Day. What do you guys think?
On Thursday, January 2, 2020, 04:13:50 PM CST, Jin Chon via Groups.Io <jcchon@...> wrote:
Ruben, sounds fun, in a sadistic way. Count me in.
I’m sure Lena will be salivating at this idea of a double century...
It's a New Year and a New Decade... So we should have a BBC New Ride
Here is a ride concept for your consideration and for a show of hands of potential interest. This ride proposal is from the people that brought you "Ruben and Richie's
Ice Cream Ride", the "Morkes Chocolate Ride" and the "Huntley-Woodstock Ride". Now comes:
The "Mission Impossible Ride" - a weekend of back to back centuries, with fine Italian food in between!
On Day 1 we would ride from Elgin to Toluca (generally heading southwest) as a group at an appropriate pace. We would plan 2-3 water stops along the way. We believe
we can find lodging near Toluca in a moderately priced hotel where we'd wash up for supper.
Oddly enough, Toluca has a reputation for very good Italian restaurants. That's where we would refuel for the return trip.
On Day 2 we do the same route in reverse, from Toluca back to Elgin.
Two hundred miles in two days.
Why do we want to ride to Toluca and back?
Reason 1: Because it's a pleasure to ride on mostly-deserted, country roads similar to those between Huntley and Genoa.
Reason 2: Because what doesn't kill you makes you stronger.
Reason 3: For the great Italian food!
Anticipating that you want to know "why are there two great Italian restaurants in a tiny central Illinois town?"; read this:
The Rich History of Toluca, IL
In 1892, Charles J.Devlin, who had been the managing head of the opening of the Spring Valley coal mines, turned his attention to Toluca, when after prospecting with
Henry Duggan, also of Spring Valley, it was found that coal mines could be developed there. Three strong veins were discovered and they set out to sink the mines two blocks west of the village. With the help of Henry J. Miller (his father-in-law and owner
of Spring Valley Coal Company), Devlin purchased 11,000 acres of contiguous mineral rights for what would become the Devlin Coal Company. The mine laborers at first were Irish, Polish, Serbian, Lithuanian and Italian. The workers eventually became predominantly
Italian. Each nationality settled in its own section or block of the village.
By 1907, the population had grown to approximately 6,000 people. Toluca now had two newspapers, churches and numerous stores. It had a good grade school with a principal
and nine assistants. The population was largely Italian with a sprinkling of Polish, Lithuanian and other nationalities employed in and around the mines. The average number of men employed at the mine was 800 and the output was about 380,000 tons per year
which was valued at about $450,000. The average wage paid to the miner was about 75 cents a day.
Although farming still plays an important part in the lives of many residents, the city has grown in many other areas. With the present population at approximately
1,500, Toluca has four major employers and over 50 smaller small businesses. In addition the town can still boast they have two well known Italian Restaurants – Mona’s and Capponi’s. People come from many miles to enjoy the food and spirits offered by these
restaurants. Both have made Toluca nationally known for their quality food products.
When should we do this ride?
We have a big club and not everyone is pointing toward the same objectives this season, but here are some of the events we may be building for, or that we would want
to schedule around:
June 20, 2020 Horrible Hilly Hundred
July 11-12, 2020 Triple Bypass
August 14-16 Ride Across Wisconsin
Before this email self-destructs,,,
Do you accept the challenge?
When do you think we should schedule the Mission Impossible Ride?
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Re: Mission Impossible Ride - Do You Choose to Accept It?
If Anna is hatching a plan to transport a change of clothes, I am in! It will be great to enjoy BBC’s company for a few days plus it will be wicked hot in Greenville SC by then. A nice little escape.
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From: BBC-Bike@groups.io <BBC-Bike@groups.io> On Behalf Of
Anna Swiet via Groups.Io
Sent: Friday, January 03, 2020 12:44 PM
To: bbc-bike@groups.io; ruben.medina27@...
Cc: BBC-Bike@groups.io
Subject: Re: [BBC-Bike] Mission Impossible Ride - Do You Choose to Accept It?
I'm excited about another new adventure!
Yes, we definitely need riding time to build up for double centuries.
My opinion is that Memorial Day is too soon plus many folks go away around that time.
Also, some of us have a century June 7 in the mountains of North Carolina.
Although I'm not a big fan of hot summer centuries, Greg may have a point of doing Mission Impossible /Possible beginning of August. Or end of July.
Also, I have concocted a preliminary plan for transporting change of clothes for everyone since schlepping a backpack for 200 miles is not my idea of fun. Details to follow.
On Friday, January 3, 2020, 11:24:22 AM CST, Ruben Medina via Groups.Io <ruben.medina27@...>
wrote:
Ten of us interested so far:
So, we should definitely do this ride, and now the question becomes when. None of us are going to be ready to do back to back centuries until we get some good outdoor
rides under our belts.
May 2, 2020 Ride the Ups and Downs Galena, IL
June 20, 2020 Horrible Hilly Hundred
July 11-12, 2020 Triple Bypass
August 14-16 Ride Across Wisconsin
Who all is thinking of going to Italy to ride and when is that trip?
Earliest I can see the BBC Mission Impossible ride happening is on or after Memorial Day. What do you guys think?
On Thursday, January 2, 2020, 04:13:50 PM CST, Jin Chon via Groups.Io <jcchon@...> wrote:
Ruben, sounds fun, in a sadistic way. Count me in.
I’m sure Lena will be salivating at this idea of a double century...
It's a New Year and a New Decade... So we should have a BBC New Ride
Here is a ride concept for your consideration and for a show of hands of potential interest. This ride proposal is from the people that brought you "Ruben and Richie's
Ice Cream Ride", the "Morkes Chocolate Ride" and the "Huntley-Woodstock Ride". Now comes:
The "Mission Impossible Ride" - a weekend of back to back centuries, with fine Italian food in between!
On Day 1 we would ride from Elgin to Toluca (generally heading southwest) as a group at an appropriate pace. We would plan 2-3 water stops along the way. We believe
we can find lodging near Toluca in a moderately priced hotel where we'd wash up for supper.
Oddly enough, Toluca has a reputation for very good Italian restaurants. That's where we would refuel for the return trip.
On Day 2 we do the same route in reverse, from Toluca back to Elgin.
Two hundred miles in two days.
Why do we want to ride to Toluca and back?
Reason 1: Because it's a pleasure to ride on mostly-deserted, country roads similar to those between Huntley and Genoa.
Reason 2: Because what doesn't kill you makes you stronger.
Reason 3: For the great Italian food!
Anticipating that you want to know "why are there two great Italian restaurants in a tiny central Illinois town?"; read this:
The Rich History of Toluca, IL
In 1892, Charles J.Devlin, who had been the managing head of the opening of the Spring Valley coal mines, turned his attention to Toluca, when after prospecting with
Henry Duggan, also of Spring Valley, it was found that coal mines could be developed there. Three strong veins were discovered and they set out to sink the mines two blocks west of the village. With the help of Henry J. Miller (his father-in-law and owner
of Spring Valley Coal Company), Devlin purchased 11,000 acres of contiguous mineral rights for what would become the Devlin Coal Company. The mine laborers at first were Irish, Polish, Serbian, Lithuanian and Italian. The workers eventually became predominantly
Italian. Each nationality settled in its own section or block of the village.
By 1907, the population had grown to approximately 6,000 people. Toluca now had two newspapers, churches and numerous stores. It had a good grade school with a principal
and nine assistants. The population was largely Italian with a sprinkling of Polish, Lithuanian and other nationalities employed in and around the mines. The average number of men employed at the mine was 800 and the output was about 380,000 tons per year
which was valued at about $450,000. The average wage paid to the miner was about 75 cents a day.
Although farming still plays an important part in the lives of many residents, the city has grown in many other areas. With the present population at approximately
1,500, Toluca has four major employers and over 50 smaller small businesses. In addition the town can still boast they have two well known Italian Restaurants – Mona’s and Capponi’s. People come from many miles to enjoy the food and spirits offered by these
restaurants. Both have made Toluca nationally known for their quality food products.
When should we do this ride?
We have a big club and not everyone is pointing toward the same objectives this season, but here are some of the events we may be building for, or that we would want
to schedule around:
June 20, 2020 Horrible Hilly Hundred
July 11-12, 2020 Triple Bypass
August 14-16 Ride Across Wisconsin
Before this email self-destructs,,,
Do you accept the challenge?
When do you think we should schedule the Mission Impossible Ride?
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Ruben, Would love to join in if I can ramp up to do back to back centuries. Regards Ram
On Friday, January 3, 2020, 11:44:57 AM CST, Anna Swiet via Groups.Io <annaswiet@...> wrote:
I'm excited about another new adventure! Yes, we definitely need riding time to build up for double centuries.
My opinion is that Memorial Day is too soon plus many folks go away around that time. Also, some of us have a century June 7 in the mountains of North Carolina. Although I'm not a big fan of hot summer centuries, Greg may have a point of doing Mission Impossible /Possible beginning of August. Or end of July.
Also, I have concocted a preliminary plan for transporting change of clothes for everyone since schlepping a backpack for 200 miles is not my idea of fun. Details to follow.
Anna
On Friday, January 3, 2020, 11:24:22 AM CST, Ruben Medina via Groups.Io <ruben.medina27@...> wrote:
Ten of us interested so far:
McGehee Crowther Cramer Chon L. Chon J. Marisie Medina Guido Kessler Swietczak
The more the merrier.
So, we should definitely do this ride, and now the question becomes when. None of us are going to be ready to do back to back centuries until we get some good outdoor rides under our belts.
May 2, 2020 Ride the Ups and Downs Galena, IL June 20, 2020 Horrible Hilly Hundred July 11-12, 2020 Triple Bypass August 14-16 Ride Across Wisconsin Who all is thinking of going to Italy to ride and when is that trip?
Earliest I can see the BBC Mission Impossible ride happening is on or after Memorial Day. What do you guys think?
Ruben
On Thursday, January 2, 2020, 04:13:50 PM CST, Jin Chon via Groups.Io <jcchon@...> wrote:
Ruben, sounds fun, in a sadistic way. Count me in. I’m sure Lena will be salivating at this idea of a double century... On Jan 2, 2020, at 11:40 AM, Ruben Medina via Groups.Io <ruben.medina27@...> wrote:
It's a New Year and a New Decade... So we should have a BBC New Ride Here is a ride concept for your consideration and for a show of hands of potential interest. This ride proposal is from the people that brought you "Ruben and Richie's Ice Cream Ride", the "Morkes Chocolate Ride" and the "Huntley-Woodstock Ride". Now comes:
The "Mission Impossible Ride" - a weekend of back to back centuries, with fine Italian food in between!
On Day 1 we would ride from Elgin to Toluca (generally heading southwest) as a group at an appropriate pace. We would plan 2-3 water stops along the way. We believe we can find lodging near Toluca in a moderately priced hotel where we'd wash up for supper.
Oddly enough, Toluca has a reputation for very good Italian restaurants. That's where we would refuel for the return trip.
On Day 2 we do the same route in reverse, from Toluca back to Elgin.
Two hundred miles in two days.
Why do we want to ride to Toluca and back?Reason 1: Because it's a pleasure to ride on mostly-deserted, country roads similar to those between Huntley and Genoa.
Reason 2: Because what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. Reason 3: For the great Italian food!
Anticipating that you want to know "why are there two great Italian restaurants in a tiny central Illinois town?"; read this:
The Rich History of Toluca, IL
The Coal Mines – 1892 In 1892, Charles J.Devlin, who had been the managing head of the opening of the Spring Valley coal mines, turned his attention to Toluca, when after prospecting with Henry Duggan, also of Spring Valley, it was found that coal mines could be developed there. Three strong veins were discovered and they set out to sink the mines two blocks west of the village. With the help of Henry J. Miller (his father-in-law and owner of Spring Valley Coal Company), Devlin purchased 11,000 acres of contiguous mineral rights for what would become the Devlin Coal Company. The mine laborers at first were Irish, Polish, Serbian, Lithuanian and Italian. The workers eventually became predominantly Italian. Each nationality settled in its own section or block of the village.
Toluca the City – 1907 By 1907, the population had grown to approximately 6,000 people. Toluca now had two newspapers, churches and numerous stores. It had a good grade school with a principal and nine assistants. The population was largely Italian with a sprinkling of Polish, Lithuanian and other nationalities employed in and around the mines. The average number of men employed at the mine was 800 and the output was about 380,000 tons per year which was valued at about $450,000. The average wage paid to the miner was about 75 cents a day.
Today Although farming still plays an important part in the lives of many residents, the city has grown in many other areas. With the present population at approximately 1,500, Toluca has four major employers and over 50 smaller small businesses. In addition the town can still boast they have two well known Italian Restaurants – Mona’s and Capponi’s. People come from many miles to enjoy the food and spirits offered by these restaurants. Both have made Toluca nationally known for their quality food products.
When should we do this ride? We have a big club and not everyone is pointing toward the same objectives this season, but here are some of the events we may be building for, or that we would want to schedule around:
June 20, 2020 Horrible Hilly Hundred July 11-12, 2020 Triple Bypass August 14-16 Ride Across Wisconsin
Before this email self-destructs,,,
Do you accept the challenge? When do you think we should schedule the Mission Impossible Ride? <Slide1.jpg>
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I'm excited about another new adventure! Yes, we definitely need riding time to build up for double centuries.
My opinion is that Memorial Day is too soon plus many folks go away around that time. Also, some of us have a century June 7 in the mountains of North Carolina. Although I'm not a big fan of hot summer centuries, Greg may have a point of doing Mission Impossible /Possible beginning of August. Or end of July.
Also, I have concocted a preliminary plan for transporting change of clothes for everyone since schlepping a backpack for 200 miles is not my idea of fun. Details to follow.
Anna
On Friday, January 3, 2020, 11:24:22 AM CST, Ruben Medina via Groups.Io <ruben.medina27@...> wrote:
Ten of us interested so far:
McGehee Crowther Cramer Chon L. Chon J. Marisie Medina Guido Kessler Swietczak
The more the merrier.
So, we should definitely do this ride, and now the question becomes when. None of us are going to be ready to do back to back centuries until we get some good outdoor rides under our belts.
May 2, 2020 Ride the Ups and Downs Galena, IL June 20, 2020 Horrible Hilly Hundred July 11-12, 2020 Triple Bypass August 14-16 Ride Across Wisconsin Who all is thinking of going to Italy to ride and when is that trip?
Earliest I can see the BBC Mission Impossible ride happening is on or after Memorial Day. What do you guys think?
Ruben
On Thursday, January 2, 2020, 04:13:50 PM CST, Jin Chon via Groups.Io <jcchon@...> wrote:
Ruben, sounds fun, in a sadistic way. Count me in. I’m sure Lena will be salivating at this idea of a double century... On Jan 2, 2020, at 11:40 AM, Ruben Medina via Groups.Io <ruben.medina27@...> wrote:
It's a New Year and a New Decade... So we should have a BBC New Ride Here is a ride concept for your consideration and for a show of hands of potential interest. This ride proposal is from the people that brought you "Ruben and Richie's Ice Cream Ride", the "Morkes Chocolate Ride" and the "Huntley-Woodstock Ride". Now comes:
The "Mission Impossible Ride" - a weekend of back to back centuries, with fine Italian food in between!
On Day 1 we would ride from Elgin to Toluca (generally heading southwest) as a group at an appropriate pace. We would plan 2-3 water stops along the way. We believe we can find lodging near Toluca in a moderately priced hotel where we'd wash up for supper.
Oddly enough, Toluca has a reputation for very good Italian restaurants. That's where we would refuel for the return trip.
On Day 2 we do the same route in reverse, from Toluca back to Elgin.
Two hundred miles in two days.
Why do we want to ride to Toluca and back?Reason 1: Because it's a pleasure to ride on mostly-deserted, country roads similar to those between Huntley and Genoa.
Reason 2: Because what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. Reason 3: For the great Italian food!
Anticipating that you want to know "why are there two great Italian restaurants in a tiny central Illinois town?"; read this:
The Rich History of Toluca, IL
The Coal Mines – 1892 In 1892, Charles J.Devlin, who had been the managing head of the opening of the Spring Valley coal mines, turned his attention to Toluca, when after prospecting with Henry Duggan, also of Spring Valley, it was found that coal mines could be developed there. Three strong veins were discovered and they set out to sink the mines two blocks west of the village. With the help of Henry J. Miller (his father-in-law and owner of Spring Valley Coal Company), Devlin purchased 11,000 acres of contiguous mineral rights for what would become the Devlin Coal Company. The mine laborers at first were Irish, Polish, Serbian, Lithuanian and Italian. The workers eventually became predominantly Italian. Each nationality settled in its own section or block of the village.
Toluca the City – 1907 By 1907, the population had grown to approximately 6,000 people. Toluca now had two newspapers, churches and numerous stores. It had a good grade school with a principal and nine assistants. The population was largely Italian with a sprinkling of Polish, Lithuanian and other nationalities employed in and around the mines. The average number of men employed at the mine was 800 and the output was about 380,000 tons per year which was valued at about $450,000. The average wage paid to the miner was about 75 cents a day.
Today Although farming still plays an important part in the lives of many residents, the city has grown in many other areas. With the present population at approximately 1,500, Toluca has four major employers and over 50 smaller small businesses. In addition the town can still boast they have two well known Italian Restaurants – Mona’s and Capponi’s. People come from many miles to enjoy the food and spirits offered by these restaurants. Both have made Toluca nationally known for their quality food products.
When should we do this ride? We have a big club and not everyone is pointing toward the same objectives this season, but here are some of the events we may be building for, or that we would want to schedule around:
June 20, 2020 Horrible Hilly Hundred July 11-12, 2020 Triple Bypass August 14-16 Ride Across Wisconsin
Before this email self-destructs,,,
Do you accept the challenge? When do you think we should schedule the Mission Impossible Ride? <Slide1.jpg>
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Ruben,
Happy New Year! Congratulations!!!!! Looks like the numbers are there for this ride so now it’s planning time. I’m not an expert on training and certainly have never trained or road back to back days of 100 miles each so I hope those with that experience and knowledge can voice their opinion. I will say that in the past years we trained for the HHH and would ride the Udder century (No longer an organized ride) as a training ride and those 100 miles were some of the most challenging miles of the year. Part of the challenge was weather and the other was just not having enough saddle time.
I guess my preference would be later in the summer/August but I’m open to what makes the most sense.
Thanks,
On Friday, January 3, 2020, 11:24 AM, Ruben Medina via Groups.Io <ruben.medina27@...> wrote:
Ten of us interested so far:
McGehee Crowther Cramer Chon L. Chon J. Marisie Medina Guido Kessler Swietczak
The more the merrier.
So, we should definitely do this ride, and now the question becomes when. None of us are going to be ready to do back to back centuries until we get some good outdoor rides under our belts.
May 2, 2020 Ride the Ups and Downs Galena, IL June 20, 2020 Horrible Hilly Hundred July 11-12, 2020 Triple Bypass August 14-16 Ride Across Wisconsin Who all is thinking of going to Italy to ride and when is that trip?
Earliest I can see the BBC Mission Impossible ride happening is on or after Memorial Day. What do you guys think?
Ruben
On Thursday, January 2, 2020, 04:13:50 PM CST, Jin Chon via Groups.Io <jcchon@...> wrote:
Ruben, sounds fun, in a sadistic way. Count me in. I’m sure Lena will be salivating at this idea of a double century... On Jan 2, 2020, at 11:40 AM, Ruben Medina via Groups.Io <ruben.medina27@...> wrote:
It's a New Year and a New Decade... So we should have a BBC New Ride Here is a ride concept for your consideration and for a show of hands of potential interest. This ride proposal is from the people that brought you "Ruben and Richie's Ice Cream Ride", the "Morkes Chocolate Ride" and the "Huntley-Woodstock Ride". Now comes:
The "Mission Impossible Ride" - a weekend of back to back centuries, with fine Italian food in between!
On Day 1 we would ride from Elgin to Toluca (generally heading southwest) as a group at an appropriate pace. We would plan 2-3 water stops along the way. We believe we can find lodging near Toluca in a moderately priced hotel where we'd wash up for supper.
Oddly enough, Toluca has a reputation for very good Italian restaurants. That's where we would refuel for the return trip.
On Day 2 we do the same route in reverse, from Toluca back to Elgin.
Two hundred miles in two days.
Why do we want to ride to Toluca and back?Reason 1: Because it's a pleasure to ride on mostly-deserted, country roads similar to those between Huntley and Genoa.
Reason 2: Because what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. Reason 3: For the great Italian food!
Anticipating that you want to know "why are there two great Italian restaurants in a tiny central Illinois town?"; read this:
The Rich History of Toluca, IL
The Coal Mines – 1892 In 1892, Charles J.Devlin, who had been the managing head of the opening of the Spring Valley coal mines, turned his attention to Toluca, when after prospecting with Henry Duggan, also of Spring Valley, it was found that coal mines could be developed there. Three strong veins were discovered and they set out to sink the mines two blocks west of the village. With the help of Henry J. Miller (his father-in-law and owner of Spring Valley Coal Company), Devlin purchased 11,000 acres of contiguous mineral rights for what would become the Devlin Coal Company. The mine laborers at first were Irish, Polish, Serbian, Lithuanian and Italian. The workers eventually became predominantly Italian. Each nationality settled in its own section or block of the village.
Toluca the City – 1907 By 1907, the population had grown to approximately 6,000 people. Toluca now had two newspapers, churches and numerous stores. It had a good grade school with a principal and nine assistants. The population was largely Italian with a sprinkling of Polish, Lithuanian and other nationalities employed in and around the mines. The average number of men employed at the mine was 800 and the output was about 380,000 tons per year which was valued at about $450,000. The average wage paid to the miner was about 75 cents a day.
Today Although farming still plays an important part in the lives of many residents, the city has grown in many other areas. With the present population at approximately 1,500, Toluca has four major employers and over 50 smaller small businesses. In addition the town can still boast they have two well known Italian Restaurants – Mona’s and Capponi’s. People come from many miles to enjoy the food and spirits offered by these restaurants. Both have made Toluca nationally known for their quality food products.
When should we do this ride? We have a big club and not everyone is pointing toward the same objectives this season, but here are some of the events we may be building for, or that we would want to schedule around:
June 20, 2020 Horrible Hilly Hundred July 11-12, 2020 Triple Bypass August 14-16 Ride Across Wisconsin
Before this email self-destructs,,,
Do you accept the challenge? When do you think we should schedule the Mission Impossible Ride? <Slide1.jpg>
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Ruben Medina
Ten of us interested so far:
McGehee Crowther Cramer Chon L. Chon J. Marisie Medina Guido Kessler Swietczak
The more the merrier.
So, we should definitely do this ride, and now the question becomes when. None of us are going to be ready to do back to back centuries until we get some good outdoor rides under our belts.
May 2, 2020 Ride the Ups and Downs Galena, IL June 20, 2020 Horrible Hilly Hundred July 11-12, 2020 Triple Bypass August 14-16 Ride Across Wisconsin Who all is thinking of going to Italy to ride and when is that trip?
Earliest I can see the BBC Mission Impossible ride happening is on or after Memorial Day. What do you guys think?
Ruben
On Thursday, January 2, 2020, 04:13:50 PM CST, Jin Chon via Groups.Io <jcchon@...> wrote:
Ruben, sounds fun, in a sadistic way. Count me in. I’m sure Lena will be salivating at this idea of a double century... On Jan 2, 2020, at 11:40 AM, Ruben Medina via Groups.Io <ruben.medina27@...> wrote:
It's a New Year and a New Decade... So we should have a BBC New Ride Here is a ride concept for your consideration and for a show of hands of potential interest. This ride proposal is from the people that brought you "Ruben and Richie's Ice Cream Ride", the "Morkes Chocolate Ride" and the "Huntley-Woodstock Ride". Now comes:
The "Mission Impossible Ride" - a weekend of back to back centuries, with fine Italian food in between!
On Day 1 we would ride from Elgin to Toluca (generally heading southwest) as a group at an appropriate pace. We would plan 2-3 water stops along the way. We believe we can find lodging near Toluca in a moderately priced hotel where we'd wash up for supper.
Oddly enough, Toluca has a reputation for very good Italian restaurants. That's where we would refuel for the return trip.
On Day 2 we do the same route in reverse, from Toluca back to Elgin.
Two hundred miles in two days.
Why do we want to ride to Toluca and back?Reason 1: Because it's a pleasure to ride on mostly-deserted, country roads similar to those between Huntley and Genoa.
Reason 2: Because what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. Reason 3: For the great Italian food!
Anticipating that you want to know "why are there two great Italian restaurants in a tiny central Illinois town?"; read this:
The Rich History of Toluca, IL
The Coal Mines – 1892 In 1892, Charles J.Devlin, who had been the managing head of the opening of the Spring Valley coal mines, turned his attention to Toluca, when after prospecting with Henry Duggan, also of Spring Valley, it was found that coal mines could be developed there. Three strong veins were discovered and they set out to sink the mines two blocks west of the village. With the help of Henry J. Miller (his father-in-law and owner of Spring Valley Coal Company), Devlin purchased 11,000 acres of contiguous mineral rights for what would become the Devlin Coal Company. The mine laborers at first were Irish, Polish, Serbian, Lithuanian and Italian. The workers eventually became predominantly Italian. Each nationality settled in its own section or block of the village.
Toluca the City – 1907 By 1907, the population had grown to approximately 6,000 people. Toluca now had two newspapers, churches and numerous stores. It had a good grade school with a principal and nine assistants. The population was largely Italian with a sprinkling of Polish, Lithuanian and other nationalities employed in and around the mines. The average number of men employed at the mine was 800 and the output was about 380,000 tons per year which was valued at about $450,000. The average wage paid to the miner was about 75 cents a day.
Today Although farming still plays an important part in the lives of many residents, the city has grown in many other areas. With the present population at approximately 1,500, Toluca has four major employers and over 50 smaller small businesses. In addition the town can still boast they have two well known Italian Restaurants – Mona’s and Capponi’s. People come from many miles to enjoy the food and spirits offered by these restaurants. Both have made Toluca nationally known for their quality food products.
When should we do this ride? We have a big club and not everyone is pointing toward the same objectives this season, but here are some of the events we may be building for, or that we would want to schedule around:
June 20, 2020 Horrible Hilly Hundred July 11-12, 2020 Triple Bypass August 14-16 Ride Across Wisconsin
Before this email self-destructs,,,
Do you accept the challenge? When do you think we should schedule the Mission Impossible Ride? <Slide1.jpg>
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On Thu, Jan 2, 2020 at 12:26 PM, Anna Swiet via Groups.Io <annaswiet@...> wrote: I'm s sucker, count me in On Thu, Jan 2, 2020 at 12:02 PM, Greg Crowther <greg@...> wrote:
August 1st & 2nd. Good last push for the RAW ride.
I’m planning on all three. HHH, Triple Bypass, and RAW. A group of us did the G.O.A.T.S ride in Galena also. That is a nice hill climbing training ride for HHH. I would be up for that as well.
Greg Crowther
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Subject: [BBC-Bike] Mission Impossible Ride - Do You Choose to Accept It?
It's a New Year and a New Decade... So we should have a BBC New Ride
Here is a ride concept for your consideration and for a show of hands of potential interest. This ride proposal is from the people that brought you "Ruben and Richie's
Ice Cream Ride", the "Morkes Chocolate Ride" and the "Huntley-Woodstock Ride". Now comes:
The "Mission Impossible Ride" - a weekend of back to back centuries, with fine Italian food in between!
On Day 1 we would ride from Elgin to Toluca (generally heading southwest) as a group at an appropriate pace. We would plan 2-3 water stops along the way. We believe
we can find lodging near Toluca in a moderately priced hotel where we'd wash up for supper.
Oddly enough, Toluca has a reputation for very good Italian restaurants. That's where we would refuel for the return trip.
On Day 2 we do the same route in reverse, from Toluca back to Elgin.
Two hundred miles in two days.
Why do we want to ride to Toluca and back?
Reason 1: Because it's a pleasure to ride on mostly-deserted, country roads similar to those between Huntley and Genoa.
Reason 2: Because what doesn't kill you makes you stronger.
Reason 3: For the great Italian food!
Anticipating that you want to know "why are there two great Italian restaurants in a tiny central Illinois town?"; read this:
The Rich History of Toluca, IL
In 1892, Charles J.Devlin, who had been the managing head of the opening of the Spring Valley coal mines, turned his attention to Toluca, when after prospecting with Henry Duggan,
also of Spring Valley, it was found that coal mines could be developed there. Three strong veins were discovered and they set out to sink the mines two blocks west of the village. With the help of Henry J. Miller (his father-in-law and owner of Spring Valley
Coal Company), Devlin purchased 11,000 acres of contiguous mineral rights for what would become the Devlin Coal Company. The mine laborers at first were Irish, Polish, Serbian, Lithuanian and Italian. The workers eventually became predominantly Italian. Each
nationality settled in its own section or block of the village.
By 1907, the population had grown to approximately 6,000 people. Toluca now had two newspapers, churches and numerous stores. It had a good grade school with a principal and nine
assistants. The population was largely Italian with a sprinkling of Polish, Lithuanian and other nationalities employed in and around the mines. The average number of men employed at the mine was 800 and the output was about 380,000 tons per year which was
valued at about $450,000. The average wage paid to the miner was about 75 cents a day.
Although farming still plays an important part in the lives of many residents, the city has grown in many other areas. With the present population at approximately 1,500, Toluca
has four major employers and over 50 smaller small businesses. In addition the town can still boast they have two well known Italian Restaurants – Mona’s and Capponi’s. People come from many miles to enjoy the food and spirits offered by these restaurants.
Both have made Toluca nationally known for their quality food products.
When should we do this ride?
We have a big club and not everyone is pointing toward the same objectives this season, but here are some of the events we may be building for, or that we would want to schedule
around:
June 20, 2020 Horrible Hilly Hundred
July 11-12, 2020 Triple Bypass
August 14-16 Ride Across Wisconsin
Before this email self-destructs,,,
Do you accept the challenge?
When do you think we should schedule the Mission Impossible Ride?
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Ruben, sounds fun, in a sadistic way. Count me in. I’m sure Lena will be salivating at this idea of a double century...
On Jan 2, 2020, at 11:40 AM, Ruben Medina via Groups.Io <ruben.medina27@...> wrote:
It's a New Year and a New Decade... So we should have a BBC New Ride Here is a ride concept for your consideration and for a show of hands of potential interest. This ride proposal is from the people that brought you "Ruben and Richie's Ice Cream Ride", the "Morkes Chocolate Ride" and the "Huntley-Woodstock Ride". Now comes:
The "Mission Impossible Ride" - a weekend of back to back centuries, with fine Italian food in between!
On Day 1 we would ride from Elgin to Toluca (generally heading southwest) as a group at an appropriate pace. We would plan 2-3 water stops along the way. We believe we can find lodging near Toluca in a moderately priced hotel where we'd wash up for supper.
Oddly enough, Toluca has a reputation for very good Italian restaurants. That's where we would refuel for the return trip.
On Day 2 we do the same route in reverse, from Toluca back to Elgin.
Two hundred miles in two days.
Why do we want to ride to Toluca and back?Reason 1: Because it's a pleasure to ride on mostly-deserted, country roads similar to those between Huntley and Genoa.
Reason 2: Because what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. Reason 3: For the great Italian food!
Anticipating that you want to know "why are there two great Italian restaurants in a tiny central Illinois town?"; read this:
The Rich History of Toluca, IL
The Coal Mines – 1892 In 1892, Charles J.Devlin, who had been the managing head of the opening of the Spring Valley coal mines, turned his attention to Toluca, when after prospecting with Henry Duggan, also of Spring Valley, it was found that coal mines could be developed there. Three strong veins were discovered and they set out to sink the mines two blocks west of the village. With the help of Henry J. Miller (his father-in-law and owner of Spring Valley Coal Company), Devlin purchased 11,000 acres of contiguous mineral rights for what would become the Devlin Coal Company. The mine laborers at first were Irish, Polish, Serbian, Lithuanian and Italian. The workers eventually became predominantly Italian. Each nationality settled in its own section or block of the village.
Toluca the City – 1907 By 1907, the population had grown to approximately 6,000 people. Toluca now had two newspapers, churches and numerous stores. It had a good grade school with a principal and nine assistants. The population was largely Italian with a sprinkling of Polish, Lithuanian and other nationalities employed in and around the mines. The average number of men employed at the mine was 800 and the output was about 380,000 tons per year which was valued at about $450,000. The average wage paid to the miner was about 75 cents a day.
Today Although farming still plays an important part in the lives of many residents, the city has grown in many other areas. With the present population at approximately 1,500, Toluca has four major employers and over 50 smaller small businesses. In addition the town can still boast they have two well known Italian Restaurants – Mona’s and Capponi’s. People come from many miles to enjoy the food and spirits offered by these restaurants. Both have made Toluca nationally known for their quality food products.
When should we do this ride? We have a big club and not everyone is pointing toward the same objectives this season, but here are some of the events we may be building for, or that we would want to schedule around:
June 20, 2020 Horrible Hilly Hundred July 11-12, 2020 Triple Bypass August 14-16 Ride Across Wisconsin
Before this email self-destructs,,,
Do you accept the challenge? When do you think we should schedule the Mission Impossible Ride? <Slide1.jpg>
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I'm interested. All these fun rides will hopefully get me on a trainer soon.
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August 1st & 2nd. Good last push for the RAW ride.
I’m planning on all three. HHH, Triple Bypass, and RAW. A group of us did the G.O.A.T.S ride in Galena also. That is a nice hill climbing training ride for HHH. I would be up for that as well.
Greg Crowther
847-401-3825
http://www.greathaven.com/
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Date: Thursday, January 2, 2020 at 11:40 AM
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Subject: [BBC-Bike] Mission Impossible Ride - Do You Choose to Accept It?
It's a New Year and a New Decade... So we should have a BBC New Ride
Here is a ride concept for your consideration and for a show of hands of potential interest. This ride proposal is from the people that brought you "Ruben and Richie's
Ice Cream Ride", the "Morkes Chocolate Ride" and the "Huntley-Woodstock Ride". Now comes:
The "Mission Impossible Ride" - a weekend of back to back centuries, with fine Italian food in between!
On Day 1 we would ride from Elgin to Toluca (generally heading southwest) as a group at an appropriate pace. We would plan 2-3 water stops along the way. We believe
we can find lodging near Toluca in a moderately priced hotel where we'd wash up for supper.
Oddly enough, Toluca has a reputation for very good Italian restaurants. That's where we would refuel for the return trip.
On Day 2 we do the same route in reverse, from Toluca back to Elgin.
Two hundred miles in two days.
Why do we want to ride to Toluca and back?
Reason 1: Because it's a pleasure to ride on mostly-deserted, country roads similar to those between Huntley and Genoa.
Reason 2: Because what doesn't kill you makes you stronger.
Reason 3: For the great Italian food!
Anticipating that you want to know "why are there two great Italian restaurants in a tiny central Illinois town?"; read this:
The Rich History of Toluca, IL
In 1892, Charles J.Devlin, who had been the managing head of the opening of the Spring Valley coal mines, turned his attention to Toluca, when after prospecting with Henry Duggan,
also of Spring Valley, it was found that coal mines could be developed there. Three strong veins were discovered and they set out to sink the mines two blocks west of the village. With the help of Henry J. Miller (his father-in-law and owner of Spring Valley
Coal Company), Devlin purchased 11,000 acres of contiguous mineral rights for what would become the Devlin Coal Company. The mine laborers at first were Irish, Polish, Serbian, Lithuanian and Italian. The workers eventually became predominantly Italian. Each
nationality settled in its own section or block of the village.
By 1907, the population had grown to approximately 6,000 people. Toluca now had two newspapers, churches and numerous stores. It had a good grade school with a principal and nine
assistants. The population was largely Italian with a sprinkling of Polish, Lithuanian and other nationalities employed in and around the mines. The average number of men employed at the mine was 800 and the output was about 380,000 tons per year which was
valued at about $450,000. The average wage paid to the miner was about 75 cents a day.
Although farming still plays an important part in the lives of many residents, the city has grown in many other areas. With the present population at approximately 1,500, Toluca
has four major employers and over 50 smaller small businesses. In addition the town can still boast they have two well known Italian Restaurants – Mona’s and Capponi’s. People come from many miles to enjoy the food and spirits offered by these restaurants.
Both have made Toluca nationally known for their quality food products.
When should we do this ride?
We have a big club and not everyone is pointing toward the same objectives this season, but here are some of the events we may be building for, or that we would want to schedule
around:
June 20, 2020 Horrible Hilly Hundred
July 11-12, 2020 Triple Bypass
August 14-16 Ride Across Wisconsin
Before this email self-destructs,,,
Do you accept the challenge?
When do you think we should schedule the Mission Impossible Ride?
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Don’t forget Italy in May.
On Jan 2, 2020, at 10:02 AM, Greg Crowther <greg@...> wrote:
August 1st & 2nd. Good last push for the RAW ride.
I’m planning on all three. HHH, Triple Bypass, and RAW. A group of us did the G.O.A.T.S ride in Galena also. That is a nice hill climbing training ride for HHH. I would be up for that as well.
Greg Crowther
847-401-3825
http://www.greathaven.com/
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Date: Thursday, January 2, 2020 at 11:40 AM
To: BBC Groups Io <BBC-Bike@groups.io>
Cc: "BBC-Bike@groups.io" <BBC-Bike@groups.io>
Subject: [BBC-Bike] Mission Impossible Ride - Do You Choose to Accept It?
It's a New Year and a New Decade... So we should have a BBC New Ride
Here is a ride concept for your consideration and for a show of hands of potential interest. This ride proposal is from the people that brought you "Ruben and Richie's
Ice Cream Ride", the "Morkes Chocolate Ride" and the "Huntley-Woodstock Ride". Now comes:
The "Mission Impossible Ride" - a weekend of back to back centuries, with fine Italian food in between!
On Day 1 we would ride from Elgin to Toluca (generally heading southwest) as a group at an appropriate pace. We would plan 2-3 water stops along the way. We believe
we can find lodging near Toluca in a moderately priced hotel where we'd wash up for supper.
Oddly enough, Toluca has a reputation for very good Italian restaurants. That's where we would refuel for the return trip.
On Day 2 we do the same route in reverse, from Toluca back to Elgin.
Two hundred miles in two days.
Why do we want to ride to Toluca and back?
Reason 1: Because it's a pleasure to ride on mostly-deserted, country roads similar to those between Huntley and Genoa.
Reason 2: Because what doesn't kill you makes you stronger.
Reason 3: For the great Italian food!
Anticipating that you want to know "why are there two great Italian restaurants in a tiny central Illinois town?"; read this:
The Rich History of Toluca, IL
In 1892, Charles J.Devlin, who had been the managing head of the opening of the Spring Valley coal mines, turned his attention to Toluca, when after prospecting with Henry Duggan,
also of Spring Valley, it was found that coal mines could be developed there. Three strong veins were discovered and they set out to sink the mines two blocks west of the village. With the help of Henry J. Miller (his father-in-law and owner of Spring Valley
Coal Company), Devlin purchased 11,000 acres of contiguous mineral rights for what would become the Devlin Coal Company. The mine laborers at first were Irish, Polish, Serbian, Lithuanian and Italian. The workers eventually became predominantly Italian. Each
nationality settled in its own section or block of the village.
By 1907, the population had grown to approximately 6,000 people. Toluca now had two newspapers, churches and numerous stores. It had a good grade school with a principal and nine
assistants. The population was largely Italian with a sprinkling of Polish, Lithuanian and other nationalities employed in and around the mines. The average number of men employed at the mine was 800 and the output was about 380,000 tons per year which was
valued at about $450,000. The average wage paid to the miner was about 75 cents a day.
Although farming still plays an important part in the lives of many residents, the city has grown in many other areas. With the present population at approximately 1,500, Toluca
has four major employers and over 50 smaller small businesses. In addition the town can still boast they have two well known Italian Restaurants – Mona’s and Capponi’s. People come from many miles to enjoy the food and spirits offered by these restaurants.
Both have made Toluca nationally known for their quality food products.
When should we do this ride?
We have a big club and not everyone is pointing toward the same objectives this season, but here are some of the events we may be building for, or that we would want to schedule
around:
June 20, 2020 Horrible Hilly Hundred
July 11-12, 2020 Triple Bypass
August 14-16 Ride Across Wisconsin
Before this email self-destructs,,,
Do you accept the challenge?
When do you think we should schedule the Mission Impossible Ride?
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I'm s sucker, count me in
On Thu, Jan 2, 2020 at 12:02 PM, Greg Crowther <greg@...> wrote:
August 1st & 2nd. Good last push for the RAW ride.
I’m planning on all three. HHH, Triple Bypass, and RAW. A group of us did the G.O.A.T.S ride in Galena also. That is a nice hill climbing training ride for HHH. I would be up for that as well.
Greg Crowther
847-401-3825
http://www.greathaven.com/
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Date: Thursday, January 2, 2020 at 11:40 AM
To: BBC Groups Io <BBC-Bike@groups.io>
Cc: "BBC-Bike@groups.io" <BBC-Bike@groups.io>
Subject: [BBC-Bike] Mission Impossible Ride - Do You Choose to Accept It?
It's a New Year and a New Decade... So we should have a BBC New Ride
Here is a ride concept for your consideration and for a show of hands of potential interest. This ride proposal is from the people that brought you "Ruben and Richie's
Ice Cream Ride", the "Morkes Chocolate Ride" and the "Huntley-Woodstock Ride". Now comes:
The "Mission Impossible Ride" - a weekend of back to back centuries, with fine Italian food in between!
On Day 1 we would ride from Elgin to Toluca (generally heading southwest) as a group at an appropriate pace. We would plan 2-3 water stops along the way. We believe
we can find lodging near Toluca in a moderately priced hotel where we'd wash up for supper.
Oddly enough, Toluca has a reputation for very good Italian restaurants. That's where we would refuel for the return trip.
On Day 2 we do the same route in reverse, from Toluca back to Elgin.
Two hundred miles in two days.
Why do we want to ride to Toluca and back?
Reason 1: Because it's a pleasure to ride on mostly-deserted, country roads similar to those between Huntley and Genoa.
Reason 2: Because what doesn't kill you makes you stronger.
Reason 3: For the great Italian food!
Anticipating that you want to know "why are there two great Italian restaurants in a tiny central Illinois town?"; read this:
The Rich History of Toluca, IL
In 1892, Charles J.Devlin, who had been the managing head of the opening of the Spring Valley coal mines, turned his attention to Toluca, when after prospecting with Henry Duggan,
also of Spring Valley, it was found that coal mines could be developed there. Three strong veins were discovered and they set out to sink the mines two blocks west of the village. With the help of Henry J. Miller (his father-in-law and owner of Spring Valley
Coal Company), Devlin purchased 11,000 acres of contiguous mineral rights for what would become the Devlin Coal Company. The mine laborers at first were Irish, Polish, Serbian, Lithuanian and Italian. The workers eventually became predominantly Italian. Each
nationality settled in its own section or block of the village.
By 1907, the population had grown to approximately 6,000 people. Toluca now had two newspapers, churches and numerous stores. It had a good grade school with a principal and nine
assistants. The population was largely Italian with a sprinkling of Polish, Lithuanian and other nationalities employed in and around the mines. The average number of men employed at the mine was 800 and the output was about 380,000 tons per year which was
valued at about $450,000. The average wage paid to the miner was about 75 cents a day.
Although farming still plays an important part in the lives of many residents, the city has grown in many other areas. With the present population at approximately 1,500, Toluca
has four major employers and over 50 smaller small businesses. In addition the town can still boast they have two well known Italian Restaurants – Mona’s and Capponi’s. People come from many miles to enjoy the food and spirits offered by these restaurants.
Both have made Toluca nationally known for their quality food products.
When should we do this ride?
We have a big club and not everyone is pointing toward the same objectives this season, but here are some of the events we may be building for, or that we would want to schedule
around:
June 20, 2020 Horrible Hilly Hundred
July 11-12, 2020 Triple Bypass
August 14-16 Ride Across Wisconsin
Before this email self-destructs,,,
Do you accept the challenge?
When do you think we should schedule the Mission Impossible Ride?
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Re: Mission Impossible Ride - Do You Choose to Accept It?
August 1st & 2nd. Good last push for the RAW ride.
I’m planning on all three. HHH, Triple Bypass, and RAW. A group of us did the G.O.A.T.S ride in Galena also. That is a nice hill climbing training ride for HHH. I would be up for that as well.
Greg Crowther
847-401-3825
http://www.greathaven.com/
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Date: Thursday, January 2, 2020 at 11:40 AM
To: BBC Groups Io <BBC-Bike@groups.io>
Cc: "BBC-Bike@groups.io" <BBC-Bike@groups.io>
Subject: [BBC-Bike] Mission Impossible Ride - Do You Choose to Accept It?
It's a New Year and a New Decade... So we should have a BBC New Ride
Here is a ride concept for your consideration and for a show of hands of potential interest. This ride proposal is from the people that brought you "Ruben and Richie's
Ice Cream Ride", the "Morkes Chocolate Ride" and the "Huntley-Woodstock Ride". Now comes:
The "Mission Impossible Ride" - a weekend of back to back centuries, with fine Italian food in between!
On Day 1 we would ride from Elgin to Toluca (generally heading southwest) as a group at an appropriate pace. We would plan 2-3 water stops along the way. We believe
we can find lodging near Toluca in a moderately priced hotel where we'd wash up for supper.
Oddly enough, Toluca has a reputation for very good Italian restaurants. That's where we would refuel for the return trip.
On Day 2 we do the same route in reverse, from Toluca back to Elgin.
Two hundred miles in two days.
Why do we want to ride to Toluca and back?
Reason 1: Because it's a pleasure to ride on mostly-deserted, country roads similar to those between Huntley and Genoa.
Reason 2: Because what doesn't kill you makes you stronger.
Reason 3: For the great Italian food!
Anticipating that you want to know "why are there two great Italian restaurants in a tiny central Illinois town?"; read this:
The Rich History of Toluca, IL
In 1892, Charles J.Devlin, who had been the managing head of the opening of the Spring Valley coal mines, turned his attention to Toluca, when after prospecting with Henry Duggan,
also of Spring Valley, it was found that coal mines could be developed there. Three strong veins were discovered and they set out to sink the mines two blocks west of the village. With the help of Henry J. Miller (his father-in-law and owner of Spring Valley
Coal Company), Devlin purchased 11,000 acres of contiguous mineral rights for what would become the Devlin Coal Company. The mine laborers at first were Irish, Polish, Serbian, Lithuanian and Italian. The workers eventually became predominantly Italian. Each
nationality settled in its own section or block of the village.
By 1907, the population had grown to approximately 6,000 people. Toluca now had two newspapers, churches and numerous stores. It had a good grade school with a principal and nine
assistants. The population was largely Italian with a sprinkling of Polish, Lithuanian and other nationalities employed in and around the mines. The average number of men employed at the mine was 800 and the output was about 380,000 tons per year which was
valued at about $450,000. The average wage paid to the miner was about 75 cents a day.
Although farming still plays an important part in the lives of many residents, the city has grown in many other areas. With the present population at approximately 1,500, Toluca
has four major employers and over 50 smaller small businesses. In addition the town can still boast they have two well known Italian Restaurants – Mona’s and Capponi’s. People come from many miles to enjoy the food and spirits offered by these restaurants.
Both have made Toluca nationally known for their quality food products.
When should we do this ride?
We have a big club and not everyone is pointing toward the same objectives this season, but here are some of the events we may be building for, or that we would want to schedule
around:
June 20, 2020 Horrible Hilly Hundred
July 11-12, 2020 Triple Bypass
August 14-16 Ride Across Wisconsin
Before this email self-destructs,,,
Do you accept the challenge?
When do you think we should schedule the Mission Impossible Ride?
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Re: Mission Impossible Ride - Do You Choose to Accept It?
Ruben, Are you still on holiday (coming up with wild ideas) ?
On Jan 2, 2020, at 11:40 AM, Ruben Medina via Groups.Io < ruben.medina27@...> wrote: It's a New Year and a New Decade... So we should have a BBC New Ride Here is a ride concept for your consideration and for a show of hands of potential interest. This ride proposal is from the people that brought you "Ruben and Richie's Ice Cream Ride", the "Morkes Chocolate Ride" and the "Huntley-Woodstock Ride". Now comes:
The "Mission Impossible Ride" - a weekend of back to back centuries, with fine Italian food in between!
On Day 1 we would ride from Elgin to Toluca (generally heading southwest) as a group at an appropriate pace. We would plan 2-3 water stops along the way. We believe we can find lodging near Toluca in a moderately priced hotel where we'd wash up for supper.
Oddly enough, Toluca has a reputation for very good Italian restaurants. That's where we would refuel for the return trip.
On Day 2 we do the same route in reverse, from Toluca back to Elgin.
Two hundred miles in two days.
Why do we want to ride to Toluca and back?Reason 1: Because it's a pleasure to ride on mostly-deserted, country roads similar to those between Huntley and Genoa.
Reason 2: Because what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. Reason 3: For the great Italian food!
Anticipating that you want to know "why are there two great Italian restaurants in a tiny central Illinois town?"; read this:
The Rich History of Toluca, IL
The Coal Mines – 1892 In 1892, Charles J.Devlin, who had been the managing head of the opening of the Spring Valley coal mines, turned his attention to Toluca, when after prospecting with Henry Duggan, also of Spring Valley, it was found that coal mines could be developed there. Three strong veins were discovered and they set out to sink the mines two blocks west of the village. With the help of Henry J. Miller (his father-in-law and owner of Spring Valley Coal Company), Devlin purchased 11,000 acres of contiguous mineral rights for what would become the Devlin Coal Company. The mine laborers at first were Irish, Polish, Serbian, Lithuanian and Italian. The workers eventually became predominantly Italian. Each nationality settled in its own section or block of the village.
Toluca the City – 1907 By 1907, the population had grown to approximately 6,000 people. Toluca now had two newspapers, churches and numerous stores. It had a good grade school with a principal and nine assistants. The population was largely Italian with a sprinkling of Polish, Lithuanian and other nationalities employed in and around the mines. The average number of men employed at the mine was 800 and the output was about 380,000 tons per year which was valued at about $450,000. The average wage paid to the miner was about 75 cents a day.
Today Although farming still plays an important part in the lives of many residents, the city has grown in many other areas. With the present population at approximately 1,500, Toluca has four major employers and over 50 smaller small businesses. In addition the town can still boast they have two well known Italian Restaurants – Mona’s and Capponi’s. People come from many miles to enjoy the food and spirits offered by these restaurants. Both have made Toluca nationally known for their quality food products.
When should we do this ride? We have a big club and not everyone is pointing toward the same objectives this season, but here are some of the events we may be building for, or that we would want to schedule around:
June 20, 2020 Horrible Hilly Hundred July 11-12, 2020 Triple Bypass August 14-16 Ride Across Wisconsin
Before this email self-destructs,,,
Do you accept the challenge? When do you think we should schedule the Mission Impossible Ride?
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Mission Impossible Ride - Do You Choose to Accept It?
Ruben Medina
It's a New Year and a New Decade... So we should have a BBC New Ride Here is a ride concept for your consideration and for a show of hands of potential interest. This ride proposal is from the people that brought you "Ruben and Richie's Ice Cream Ride", the "Morkes Chocolate Ride" and the "Huntley-Woodstock Ride". Now comes:
The "Mission Impossible Ride" - a weekend of back to back centuries, with fine Italian food in between!
On Day 1 we would ride from Elgin to Toluca (generally heading southwest) as a group at an appropriate pace. We would plan 2-3 water stops along the way. We believe we can find lodging near Toluca in a moderately priced hotel where we'd wash up for supper.
Oddly enough, Toluca has a reputation for very good Italian restaurants. That's where we would refuel for the return trip.
On Day 2 we do the same route in reverse, from Toluca back to Elgin.
Two hundred miles in two days.
Why do we want to ride to Toluca and back?Reason 1: Because it's a pleasure to ride on mostly-deserted, country roads similar to those between Huntley and Genoa.
Reason 2: Because what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. Reason 3: For the great Italian food!
Anticipating that you want to know "why are there two great Italian restaurants in a tiny central Illinois town?"; read this:
The Rich History of Toluca, IL
The Coal Mines – 1892 In 1892, Charles J.Devlin, who had been the managing head of the opening of the Spring Valley coal mines, turned his attention to Toluca, when after prospecting with Henry Duggan, also of Spring Valley, it was found that coal mines could be developed there. Three strong veins were discovered and they set out to sink the mines two blocks west of the village. With the help of Henry J. Miller (his father-in-law and owner of Spring Valley Coal Company), Devlin purchased 11,000 acres of contiguous mineral rights for what would become the Devlin Coal Company. The mine laborers at first were Irish, Polish, Serbian, Lithuanian and Italian. The workers eventually became predominantly Italian. Each nationality settled in its own section or block of the village.
Toluca the City – 1907 By 1907, the population had grown to approximately 6,000 people. Toluca now had two newspapers, churches and numerous stores. It had a good grade school with a principal and nine assistants. The population was largely Italian with a sprinkling of Polish, Lithuanian and other nationalities employed in and around the mines. The average number of men employed at the mine was 800 and the output was about 380,000 tons per year which was valued at about $450,000. The average wage paid to the miner was about 75 cents a day.
Today Although farming still plays an important part in the lives of many residents, the city has grown in many other areas. With the present population at approximately 1,500, Toluca has four major employers and over 50 smaller small businesses. In addition the town can still boast they have two well known Italian Restaurants – Mona’s and Capponi’s. People come from many miles to enjoy the food and spirits offered by these restaurants. Both have made Toluca nationally known for their quality food products.
When should we do this ride? We have a big club and not everyone is pointing toward the same objectives this season, but here are some of the events we may be building for, or that we would want to schedule around:
June 20, 2020 Horrible Hilly Hundred July 11-12, 2020 Triple Bypass August 14-16 Ride Across Wisconsin
Before this email self-destructs,,,
Do you accept the challenge? When do you think we should schedule the Mission Impossible Ride?
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Good morning,
Ride start time 12:00 NOON. Temp at start will be 32 degrees.
See you at BHS,
Lena
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Hi All,
My last ride post for the year! Welcoming 2020 with a ride to Woodstock on New Year’s Day.
I am on the fence about start time 11:00 or 12:00 noon. Want to make sure road is dry, or at least not frozen. Start at Barrington High school.
Please dress accordingly... sun will be out, but 🥶.
This should give you party goers time to sleep in or sober up. OR you can just ride the alcohol out of your body. Trust me.. I have seen it done.
I will confirm time at 9:00 am.
Lena
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