tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post6378779709854127032..comments2024-03-18T10:19:55.782-04:00Comments on The Velo ORANGE Blog: Bonne Route!Velo Orangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-92058716976405768032011-08-10T10:32:25.979-04:002011-08-10T10:32:25.979-04:00This will be my second PBP. I got a Kirk after see...This will be my second PBP. I got a Kirk after seeing them at the the first one I did. I got VO stem, bell, bottle cages, brakes and fenders. Just broke my fender on this past weekends training ride but with help from the wonderful People at VO it looks like I will get my replacement in time. Bonne Route! DaveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-16658572926997334512011-08-09T13:33:11.767-04:002011-08-09T13:33:11.767-04:00My first PBP, riding a Tobacco Sunburst Gunnar Cro...My first PBP, riding a Tobacco Sunburst Gunnar Crosshair w/VO Bag up-front, VO saddle and other shiny bits - see you all thereFCCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-57521637837979661592011-08-08T22:14:07.319-04:002011-08-08T22:14:07.319-04:00I can't wait! I'm riding my Boulder Bicycl...I can't wait! I'm riding my Boulder Bicycle All-Road, complete with VO WB cages, seatpost, brass bell, and rear constructeur rack. Frame # 4617.<br /><br />You'll recognize me by the tiny foppish rear Berthoud panniers.<br /><br />See you all there!Bill Russellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-83562130665480728982011-08-07T18:19:02.863-04:002011-08-07T18:19:02.863-04:00So weird for this Frenchman born and raised ten mi...So weird for this Frenchman born and raised ten miles from Brest to read about Americans going to the Paris-Brest-Paris (or PBP as you call it). <br />I always thought this was a race for old farts in mouldy lycra jerseys advertising the local butcher pulled over their beer gut, riding tired bikes with mudguards, racks and tool kits hanging from the saddle. <br />And now I catch myself looking at good ole steel frames with interest and desire. Not ready for the lycra billboard, never will be, but I could certainly trade my VTT (that's a mountain bike for us) for a VO, Surly, Rivendell, etc... Next I'll be getting in shape for the PBP? <br />I'm still baffled to read about this here. Although I heard of the race, I never knew when it was, never went to see "l'arrivée", and hadn't heard about it for at least a decade. <br />Enjoy the ride and have a few crêpes.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10028299506575346742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-37646910292659433882011-08-06T23:30:12.141-04:002011-08-06T23:30:12.141-04:00Hi,
I'm riding my (somewhat less) trusty Daho...Hi,<br /><br />I'm riding my (somewhat less) trusty Dahon Allegro and my frame number is 1503.<br /><br />KellyKellynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-83055297166825131152011-08-01T20:07:26.031-04:002011-08-01T20:07:26.031-04:00I’m off to Paris from NC with my Surly Traveler’s ...I’m off to Paris from NC with my Surly Traveler’s Check. It’s loaded with VO bits: <br />Fenders, BB,Seatpost,Stem, Leather tape.<br />Great Grand Cru crank 46x30. <br />I like the new High/Low hub, with the reassurance that I can replace a drive side spoke without tools.<br />My VO saddle is just like new after about 800 miles. Sadly, it still feels ‘like new’ after 800 miles, thus I’m off to Paris with my B17.<br />Cheers, Frame #4593 John M.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-38374579374166735212011-07-29T12:01:43.974-04:002011-07-29T12:01:43.974-04:00I'm taking my baby blue Rivendell custom with ...I'm taking my baby blue Rivendell custom with VO racks. The VO rando rack was a fantastic problem solver, able to integrate w/post mounted Paul Racers. Love the rear constructeur rack where I strap on extra clothing. (Man, I'm looking forward to feeling the need for extra clothing-- it's HOT down here in Texas!) Frame number 4606, 90 hour start.<br /><br />JeffJeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05985244635210247754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-37849948503642464462011-07-28T20:31:01.017-04:002011-07-28T20:31:01.017-04:00Steve! You're riding with Kelly smith (picture...Steve! You're riding with Kelly smith (pictured above), right? Rode the Cascade with him? He was telling me the other day that you survived the No Fun Rando Team!<br /><br />Small world? I tide with Kelly from time-to-time... Please allow me to vicariously enjoy PBP through you.Alecnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-12676719765065520522011-07-28T14:18:16.306-04:002011-07-28T14:18:16.306-04:00I'll be riding my VO Randonneur at PBP. I'...I'll be riding my VO Randonneur at PBP. I've owned it since last September and it's loaded with VO parts (rack, headset, fenders and BB) or VO purchased parts. The bike has served me well through the qualifying brevets and countless training rides. My frame number is 1501.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10859503054820126497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-39969021663671382942011-07-27T14:24:40.462-04:002011-07-27T14:24:40.462-04:00Will be riding with my VO seatpost, handlebars, le...Will be riding with my VO seatpost, handlebars, leather tape, fenders, and decaleur! Frame 4623.<br /><br />Best of luck to all the PBP riders!<br /><br />NickAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-24216208593198873322011-07-27T03:31:53.046-04:002011-07-27T03:31:53.046-04:00Hi
I am going to Paris with my VO Passhunter, I ...Hi <br /><br />I am going to Paris with my VO Passhunter, I did 1000 km Brevet last weekend, riding solo for 550 km. I have some bad luck with my VO saddle.<br />I have riden all Brevet series for last 3 years on my VO Passhunter.<br /><br />Jan-OlovAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-74058528411814404742011-07-26T22:56:14.071-04:002011-07-26T22:56:14.071-04:00Many thanks Alex. It's been a blast riding wit...Many thanks Alex. It's been a blast riding with you. We'll miss you at PBP. More good times to come I'm sure. We be just of of many with VO products on our bikes.Felkerinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16181477290773629337noreply@blogger.com