Talk at Rapha DC pop-up store

Gerard Vroomen - 23-Jan-2018
A few months ago I did a talk at the Rapha NYC store, and some of you commented that you would like me to do one at the DC store. And we're nothing if not customer focused, so tomorrow I will be at the Rapha pop-up store in DC. The details:

Date: January 24, 2018

Time: 18:30 (meet & greet)

  19:00 (talk)

The event is open to anybody, you don't need to be a Rapha Cycling Club member or an OPEN rider for that matter. We'll talk about pro cycling, gravel and whatever else you want to hear. I'm fretting a bit what else to talk about (but that is my standard MO, I agree to these things and then I regret it soon after). I'm sure enough topics will present itself, it certainly did in NYC, but if you have any particular topics you'd like me to cover, feel free to put them in the comments section.

The NYC one was a lot of fun and a sell-out crowd, so hope to see you there and don't come too late. 

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Comments & Questions

OPEN
Come visit us in Seattle sometime! We have a nice Rapha clubhouse here too and the riding is great (maybe wait for spring).
Post #1 of 18. Posted by robbal on 23-Jan-2018 15:49:08 GMT in reply to blog [0<--8456]
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OPEN
Never been to Seattle. Would be a good excuse. Maybe next year.
Post #12 of 18. Posted by Gerard Vroomen on 24-Jan-2018 11:38:42 GMT in reply to post #1 [8456<--9468]
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OPEN
Still hoping you will come to The 11 in Toronto!
Post #2 of 18. Posted by Dan on 23-Jan-2018 15:53:56 GMT in reply to blog [0<--8457]
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OPEN
We've done a meet & greet in Toronto already a few years ago but I am sure we'll do another one at some point this year or next year at the latest).
Post #8 of 18. Posted by Gerard Vroomen on 24-Jan-2018 11:37:14 GMT in reply to post #2 [8457<--9464]
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OPEN
C’mon guys! The next meet and greet needs to be So. Cal! It’s 70 degrees out and sunny plus you have a local dealer here for support - ProBikeSupply. Road and mountain terrain is readily available after the meet and greet for a group ride. Ta da!
Post #3 of 18. Posted by Russ on 23-Jan-2018 16:35:40 GMT in reply to blog [0<--8458]
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OPEN
Hi Russ, we already did one a few years back, but hopefully we'll be back soon!
Post #9 of 18. Posted by Gerard Vroomen on 24-Jan-2018 11:37:37 GMT in reply to post #3 [8458<--9465]
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OPEN
Any plans to come to Sydney store?
Post #4 of 18. Posted by Ricardo on 23-Jan-2018 17:15:19 GMT in reply to blog [0<--8459]
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OPEN
Would love to, but no immediate plans. You're a bit far away you know!
Post #10 of 18. Posted by Gerard Vroomen on 24-Jan-2018 11:38:02 GMT in reply to post #4 [8459<--9466]
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OPEN
How about one on Boulder?? ... and loving my UPPER
Post #5 of 18. Posted by Jonny Bradtmueller on 23-Jan-2018 18:02:33 GMT in reply to blog [0<--8460]
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OPEN
We're thinking about it.
Post #11 of 18. Posted by Gerard Vroomen on 24-Jan-2018 11:38:23 GMT in reply to post #5 [8460<--9467]
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OPEN
How about a live internet feed for us open fans that are around the world.??nobody has tried that for their biking customers
Post #6 of 18. Posted by Steve dakhlian on 23-Jan-2018 18:23:04 GMT in reply to blog [0<--8461]
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OPEN
Yep, we did three of those last year including one for the introduction of the UPPER. That was fun too. Although more people show up for the face-to-face meetings for some reason. But we'll do one again.
Post #13 of 18. Posted by Gerard Vroomen on 24-Jan-2018 11:39:59 GMT in reply to post #6 [8461<--9469]
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OPEN
Come out to SF!
Post #7 of 18. Posted by B on 23-Jan-2018 22:11:37 GMT in reply to blog [0<--9461]
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OPEN
Maybe Andy.
Post #14 of 18. Posted by Gerard Vroomen on 24-Jan-2018 11:40:22 GMT in reply to post #7 [9461<--9470]
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OPEN
What about making it to Berlin?
there is a newly opened Rapha CC and OPEN will very well suit such a cool city
Post #15 of 18. Posted by Jorge on 24-Jan-2018 17:24:44 GMT in reply to blog [0<--9471]
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OPEN
Thanks for the event today, it was enjoyable and informative!
Post #16 of 18. Posted by Kevin on 24-Jan-2018 23:41:09 GMT in reply to blog [0<--9473]
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OPEN
I’m a Randonneur and need tie ins for fenders and if possible a handlebar rack up front. I see a great bike always stripped for racing. Do you have builds with this set up?
Post #17 of 18. Posted by John Vincent on 29-Jan-2018 10:03:48 GMT in reply to blog [0<--10478]
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OPEN
Hi, John. I use my U.P.P.E.R. for rando rides. For fenders, I use a race blade for disc brakes which is actually quite adjustable, with a long buddy flap (SIR). Of course, it is not a full fender, but works okay for me. No, it won't take a front rack to mount a handlebar bag, but you can still use a bag with a handlebar mountain, like an Ortlieb or others. Or you could also get a small front bag and a bigger bikepacking seatbag if you need the extra space. But it is really good for long randonneur rides, especially when the roads are rough.
Post #18 of 18. Posted by Mark Roberts on 19-Mar-2018 19:05:23 GMT in reply to post #17 [10478<--10612]
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