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Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-24, 05:29 PM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 939,609
Posted By TakingMyTime

Giant road shoes

Looks like a pretty good deal. If I hadn't just bought a new pair about 2 months ago I'd be all over this.

https://www.giant-bicycles.com/us/bolt-nylon-spd-spd-sl-sole-road-mens-shoe

$37
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-27-24, 07:10 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,324
Posted By TakingMyTime

Anything over 8-10 mph starts to ruin my day.

Anything over 8-10 mph starts to ruin my day.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-24, 09:15 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 654
Posted By TakingMyTime

The 2 things I don't trust on my Garmin are...

The 2 things I don't trust on my Garmin are Elevation and Calories.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-09-24, 06:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 747
Posted By TakingMyTime

A good friend road a 1969 SS from Los Angeles to...

A good friend road a 1969 SS from Los Angeles to San Francisco. All my buddies decided that right out of High School they wanted to ride to SFO and they all road whatever they had.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-28-24, 10:54 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,512
Posted By TakingMyTime

Everyone is on their phones. On one of my...

Everyone is on their phones.
On one of my morning rides (rush hour) as I pull up or slow down for a red light I'd say that about 80% of the people I glide by are using their phones. It's...
Forum: Southern California
02-14-24, 08:16 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 30,234
Posted By TakingMyTime

It's really dirty towards the Southern end of the...

It's really dirty towards the Southern end of the ride (once you hit PCH). A ton of gravel, sand and dirt has washed onto the trail. After a couple of rides this week my bike looks like I haven't...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-08-24, 08:32 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 8,559
Posted By TakingMyTime

That's what I'm currently trying to do. I really...

That's what I'm currently trying to do. I really like the bike but being able to obtain parts 1-5 years down the road might be a problem.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-29-24, 10:15 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 8,559
Posted By TakingMyTime

I emailed Canyon US and told them I needed a...

I emailed Canyon US and told them I needed a longer stem cockpit for my bike. The cockpit I want/need "is expected near the end of June or early July". So basically, if mine was broken I would be...
Forum: Southern California
01-28-24, 01:37 PM
Replies: 2,886
Views: 366,038
Posted By TakingMyTime

Beautiful Day 28 miles from El Dorado Park...

Beautiful Day

28 miles from El Dorado Park to HB Pier. The views today were incredible.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-17-24, 09:50 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 8,559
Posted By TakingMyTime

What scares me about Canyon

I've had my 2023 Endurace SLX for about 4 months. I couldn't be happier with the bike. The whole process of buying it, communication with Canyon etc was excellent.

What scares me is the lack of...
Forum: Southern California
01-03-24, 09:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,578
Posted By TakingMyTime

In the summer months my buddies and I try to do...

In the summer months my buddies and I try to do our ride from the Back bay all around Irvine etc. We usually park near Vista Point (on Eastbluff Dr) then head North on the San Diego Creek to almost...
Forum: Southern California
12-18-23, 08:43 AM
Replies: 2,886
Views: 366,038
Posted By TakingMyTime

I usually don't like leaving too late in the...

I usually don't like leaving too late in the morning when I plan on riding PCH. The wind can kick up and really ruin a nice ride. Sunday was just so warm and nice I talked myself into riding down...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-15-23, 08:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 847
Posted By TakingMyTime

A shill with 16 posts? That website is not...

A shill with 16 posts? That website is not secure.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-14-23, 07:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,157
Posted By TakingMyTime

It has already been replaced by 4iii

It has already been replaced by 4iii
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-09-23, 09:38 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,169
Posted By TakingMyTime

I am a very bad judge of my performance. Having...

I am a very bad judge of my performance. Having a computer on my bike that records various metrics really helps. I don't use these metrics for anything other than benchmarking my performance. ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-22-23, 09:16 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,349
Posted By TakingMyTime

I had some pretty lofty goals that were looking...

I had some pretty lofty goals that were looking good but I was having problems with a new Canyon which I eventually sent back to them. I wasn't able to replace it for 5 months so all I had was my...
Forum: Southern California
11-15-23, 07:54 AM
Replies: 2,886
Views: 366,038
Posted By TakingMyTime

Did 31 miles from Newport Back Bay, Portola Road,...

Did 31 miles from Newport Back Bay, Portola Road, Great Park, Shady Canyon (I'd like to once ride that grade when it's not over 85 degrees outside), then through UCI Campus and back to the cars. We...
Forum: Southern California
11-12-23, 06:54 PM
Replies: 2,886
Views: 366,038
Posted By TakingMyTime

44 mile loop Started at El Dorado Park and rode...

44 mile loop
Started at El Dorado Park and rode South on the SGRT to PCH. PCH to the SART North and got off at Taft/Ball road. Then Ball road West to El Dorado Park. The last 45 minutes were the...
Forum: Southern California
11-11-23, 08:06 AM
Replies: 2,886
Views: 366,038
Posted By TakingMyTime

33 miles from the main lifeguard station at Bolsa...

33 miles from the main lifeguard station at Bolsa Chica to the Shake Shack south of Crystal Cove. I finally got my NDS crankarm back from it's power meter repair and was able to ride the Canyon...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-05-23, 09:52 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 6,513
Posted By TakingMyTime

moisturize, moisturize, moisturize

moisturize, moisturize, moisturize
Forum: Southern California
10-31-23, 06:48 AM
Replies: 2,886
Views: 366,038
Posted By TakingMyTime

27 miles down to the new bridge in Long Beach. ...

27 miles down to the new bridge in Long Beach. The wind, dust and everything else really tore up my lungs. When we got to the top of the bridge I couldn't stop coughing for 20 minutes. I'm taking...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-15-23, 03:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,101
Posted By TakingMyTime

I lose my endurance stamina if I'm not doing...

I lose my endurance stamina if I'm not doing longer rides at least twice a week. Lately my rides have been averaging between 27 and 37 miles. Last week I decided to go a bit further and do a 50...
Forum: Southern California
10-12-23, 01:29 PM
Replies: 2,886
Views: 366,038
Posted By TakingMyTime

The story of my life.

The story of my life.
Forum: Southern California
10-11-23, 05:26 PM
Replies: 2,886
Views: 366,038
Posted By TakingMyTime

50 miles. El Dorado Park up the SGRT to the...

50 miles. El Dorado Park up the SGRT to the Santa Fe Dam and back. That's about 13 miles more than I'm use to and boy am I tired. I was hoping to maybe catch a Santa Ana wind on the way home but...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-23, 07:47 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,195
Posted By TakingMyTime

Putting together is a breeze. They have a couple...

Putting together is a breeze. They have a couple of videos on their website on how to assemble the Endurace. They even throw in a set of flat pedals. And yes... Canyon is an incredible bang for...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-04-23, 08:10 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,859
Posted By TakingMyTime

My last BIG crash sent me over the handlebars and...

My last BIG crash sent me over the handlebars and landing flat on my back. If my phone was in my jersey pocket it would have been destroyed (not to mention my ribs). I've always kept mine in my...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-03-23, 07:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 457
Posted By TakingMyTime

I've just begun a somewhat structured workout...

I've just begun a somewhat structured workout plan. I am not expert by any stretch of the imagination. But I have found that extended Zone 2 rides and Interval training really seem to compliment...
Forum: Southern California
10-03-23, 07:01 AM
Replies: 2,886
Views: 366,038
Posted By TakingMyTime

Great picture!

Great picture!
Forum: Southern California
09-24-23, 05:29 PM
Replies: 2,886
Views: 366,038
Posted By TakingMyTime

30 semi-fast miles (for me) from Eldorado Park up...

30 semi-fast miles (for me) from Eldorado Park up to the Pico Rivera golf course and back. Nothing special, just trying to do some training to increase strength and speed.
Forum: Southern California
09-21-23, 06:37 PM
Replies: 2,886
Views: 366,038
Posted By TakingMyTime

Did 35 miles this morning from El Dorado Park...

Did 35 miles this morning from El Dorado Park down the SGRT to PCH and then on PCH to SART and then back the same way.
Forum: Southern California
09-17-23, 04:46 PM
Replies: 2,886
Views: 366,038
Posted By TakingMyTime

23 miles down PCH but was cut short since they...

23 miles down PCH but was cut short since they had PCH closed off at Warner for the HB Marathon. I was bummed that they did this so I turned around and headed home a little short of my daily goal...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-14-23, 08:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 527
Posted By TakingMyTime

I think it's maybe just a little high but still a...

I think it's maybe just a little high but still a good value. You may want to mention to them that the tires are 8 years old and will need replacing ($60-$120). You may be able to get the price...
Forum: Southern California
09-14-23, 07:54 AM
Replies: 2,886
Views: 366,038
Posted By TakingMyTime

Yesterday I did a very quick (for me, LOL) run up...

Yesterday I did a very quick (for me, LOL) run up and down PCH for about 27 miles. I'm trying to integrate some interval (HIIT) training into my usually sluggish rides. I've been stuck on the same...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-12-23, 06:52 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,289
Posted By TakingMyTime

Every interaction on the road is different. ...

Every interaction on the road is different. Unfortunately, sometimes the stars align and we lose it. It's inevitable. I try to ride my ride and take a deep breath when confronted with a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-23, 07:46 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 792
Posted By TakingMyTime

I am not worthy. Beautiful

I am not worthy.

Beautiful
Forum: Southern California
09-09-23, 06:21 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 30,234
Posted By TakingMyTime

I rode from Eldorado Park up to where the...

I rode from Eldorado Park up to where the concrete ends and the dirt begins (the flood control portion of it) on the SGRT and I have never seen it this empty of homeless.
Forum: Southern California
09-09-23, 06:19 PM
Replies: 2,886
Views: 366,038
Posted By TakingMyTime

A slow 18 mile round trip heading north on the...

A slow 18 mile round trip heading north on the SGRT from El Dorado Park. I stopped at the park since they were having the last races of the season there this morning. I stayed for about 45 minutes...
Forum: Southern California
09-04-23, 08:42 AM
Replies: 2,886
Views: 366,038
Posted By TakingMyTime

You ride that area so often I think they should...

You ride that area so often I think they should name a street after you!
Forum: Southern California
09-04-23, 08:39 AM
Replies: 2,886
Views: 366,038
Posted By TakingMyTime

The best 7.5 miles in a long time. A couple of...

The best 7.5 miles in a long time. A couple of years ago my wife was hit by a car (very slow moving accident / she's fine) and it really put the fear of God in her. This is only the 2nd time in...
Forum: Southern California
09-02-23, 09:58 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 30,234
Posted By TakingMyTime

If you're coming up the coast from San Diego keep...

If you're coming up the coast from San Diego keep in mind you'll be on the 5 fwy through the Camp Pendleton area. You might want to start a separate thread regarding your route through So Cal and we...
Forum: Southern California
09-02-23, 08:43 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 30,234
Posted By TakingMyTime

Don't even give it a 2nd thought. You're good the...

Don't even give it a 2nd thought. You're good the whole way. If you're planning on doing it in the Winter some of the access gates will be closed.

Heck, message me here at the forum when you know...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-27-23, 11:28 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,265
Posted By TakingMyTime

I can't tell you how many times I've been asked...

I can't tell you how many times I've been asked by a doctor to either do this or that to exhibit strength or flexibility and after the first request all I hear from them is "Ok, that's good enough". ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-06-23, 08:41 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,485
Posted By TakingMyTime

Don't get me started. The total disregard so...

Don't get me started. The total disregard so many drivers have for the stop signs in my neighbor hood is incredible. I have been stopped, in my car only to have someone approach from another...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-30-23, 07:46 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 6,195
Posted By TakingMyTime

I finally got my wife to start riding with me...

I finally got my wife to start riding with me about 8 years ago. Not much, but she would accompany me on the weekends. She got up to doing about 25 miles per ride, it was great having her along. ...
Forum: Southern California
07-19-23, 08:40 AM
Replies: 2,886
Views: 366,038
Posted By TakingMyTime

Yep. The 2 guys I regularly ride are old friends...

Yep. The 2 guys I regularly ride are old friends and we enjoy stopping and chewing the fat. On a 3 hour ride probably only 2 hours are actually spent riding. Best day ever.
Forum: Southern California
07-18-23, 07:06 AM
Replies: 2,886
Views: 366,038
Posted By TakingMyTime

31 miles. El Dorado Park to PCH and then down to...

31 miles. El Dorado Park to PCH and then down to Magnolia. I rode on the bike path as much as I could. I took all the time in the world. Just enjoying the cool ocean breeze. I rode so slow that...
Forum: Southern California
07-12-23, 06:21 PM
Replies: 2,886
Views: 366,038
Posted By TakingMyTime

27 easy miles by myself down to Huntington Beach...

27 easy miles by myself down to Huntington Beach to visit with my riding buddy who was stuck at home watching the plumbers tear up his front yard. I ended up getting back home around 11am (on...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-30-23, 08:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,064
Posted By TakingMyTime

I think the smoke from the fires would be my...

I think the smoke from the fires would be my reason to drop out. We had the same thing her in California back in 2019 and although it may not seem that bad while you're just going about your daily...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-28-23, 08:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 450
Posted By TakingMyTime

The Pro's Closet had one and it shows as a 2015. ...

The Pro's Closet had one and it shows as a 2015. They do quote geometry at the bottom of the page.

https://www.theproscloset.com/products/2015-cannondale-supersix-evo-l-6
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