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06-09-22, 08:24 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 7,207
Posted By rsbob

Always wear some type of eye protection - against...

Always wear some type of eye protection - against bugs - dirt - and in my wife and my case on our tandem - flying vanilla milkshakes courtesy of a local low life.
06-02-22, 08:48 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,024
Posted By prj71

On average M-F I will drink a pot by myself every...

On average M-F I will drink a pot by myself every morning.

On weekend mornings, it's not uncommon I will drink 1-1/2 to 2 pots.
01-23-21, 12:34 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,017
Posted By wolfchild

A lot of cyclists do " imaginary races"...Chasing...

A lot of cyclists do " imaginary races"...Chasing down random strangers, passing them and then claiming victory for winning a race.
09-05-20, 07:47 PM
08-27-20, 09:21 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 10,013
Posted By MinnMan

Indeed your statement is political. That they...

Indeed your statement is political. That they may be critical of the police does not equate with them being pro-criminal. The latter is your political interpretation.

And as this is not P&R,...
08-27-20, 08:25 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 10,013
Posted By tomato coupe

Are they still offering 30% off new bikes for...

Are they still offering 30% off new bikes for criminals? I seem to have misplaced the discount code for that.
08-19-20, 01:07 PM
Replies: 263
Views: 20,200
Posted By mstateglfr

So far this forum has largely managed to stay...

So far this forum has largely managed to stay away from the overdone Karen label that has taken over social media. Please do your best to keep it that way.
08-18-20, 06:31 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 8,185
Posted By DaverSomething

At least his post was attempting to be...

At least his post was attempting to be constructive. Yours on the other hand... wow dude.
08-15-20, 03:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,627
Posted By Bah Humbug

There are a couple of people who ride them around...

There are a couple of people who ride them around Circuit of the Americas here in Austin.
08-13-20, 10:32 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,097
Posted By cyccommute

You are suffering from too much “de France” and...

You are suffering from too much “de France” and not enough “Tour”. 150 mile in a day on any bike is a highly ambitious goal. Back to back 150 mile does is beyond ambitious. Back -to-back 150 mile...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-20, 08:38 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 7,954
Posted By atwl77

Alternatively, do it like the triathletes do and...

Alternatively, do it like the triathletes do and carry extra bottles behind the saddle.
07-23-20, 01:42 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 23,905
Posted By Cyclist0108

No, but a Ph.D. in a field of science from the...

No, but a Ph.D. in a field of science from the University of Washington makes me more willing to take him seriously than an anonymous person on the internet who makes such claims. As a scientist...
07-23-20, 09:47 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 23,905
Posted By Kapusta

Earning a PhD implies that you (under the...

Earning a PhD implies that you (under the guidance of a mentor) have shown expertise in the very specific field/topic in which you did research. Along with the topical knowledge of that very specific...
07-23-20, 06:54 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 23,905
Posted By DrIsotope

Wheels on racing vehicles are as small as...

Wheels on racing vehicles are as small as possible because rotating mass (and unsprung weight) is a huge issue. Racing vehicles will nonetheless run very big wheels at times, because they need to fit...
07-21-20, 12:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,880
Posted By moleman123

Lets hope Trump is a loser soon and we get a...

Lets hope Trump is a loser soon and we get a proper President again who seeks to unite rather than divide.
07-20-20, 06:32 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,410
Posted By Wrecks24

Thanks all. Finding a different group isn't...

Thanks all.

Finding a different group isn't gonna happen as there is only two groups in the area and the other one is really fast. I'm just gonna keep grinding as best as I can. This weekend my...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-20, 08:27 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 11,848
Posted By Bah Humbug

Anyone else want popcorn?

Anyone else want popcorn?
07-13-20, 10:02 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,410
Posted By Danhedonia

You said it: ego. It's your problem. I'm pretty...

You said it: ego. It's your problem. I'm pretty direct, so if this comes off as unsympathetic, it's not at all meant to be.

There are two types of riders: those who are competitive, and those...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-20, 06:40 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 18,229
Posted By WhyFi

It's the same ol' thing - math showing that...

It's the same ol' thing - math showing that increasing rotating mass doesn't affect average speed very much... and I actually agree with that. Where I disagree is that, IMO, this always overlooks...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-20, 08:50 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,993
Posted By Jim from Boston

I too like Cateye. I have had a few cycle...

I too like Cateye. I have had a few cycle computers, always with a cadence function. Some needed replacements, e.g. lost the unit when not securely mounted (my fault).

On my usual commute I have a...
07-08-20, 08:48 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,410
Posted By Wrecks24

Thanks guys. I do use Strava and I always try to...

Thanks guys. I do use Strava and I always try to beat my times. I live in East Tennessee so we have some hills for sure. At first I was OK with being the "slow guy" on rides, but now I am getting a...
07-08-20, 07:23 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,410
Posted By shelbyfv

Persevere. Be confidant that your fitness will...

Persevere. Be confidant that your fitness will improve. A 25 mile ride is short enough that you don't need to worry too much about pacing yourself. You should be a wet noodle when you are done.;) ...
07-07-20, 05:06 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 15,932
Posted By Cyclist0108

Stop calling me Surly. I have a Soma. It is a...

Stop calling me Surly. I have a Soma. It is a long saga.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-20, 06:54 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 7,423
Posted By bampilot06

shattered my ego failing to unclip. Still...

shattered my ego failing to unclip. Still recovering from that episode. (It’s been 3 days)
06-22-20, 04:36 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 17,945
Posted By tyrion

Very few people understand the depth of nuance...

Very few people understand the depth of nuance displayed in 19th century Tibetan pornography.
06-22-20, 02:07 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 17,202
Posted By Drew Eckhardt

In...

In https://www.quora.com/How-should-I-train-to-improve-my-23-mile-cycling-time I wrote:

Total power is the sum of aerobic and anaerobic components. Target both with aerobic requiring more training...
06-18-20, 06:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 618
Posted By Iride01

Thanks for the follow up. I looked at it but...

Thanks for the follow up. I looked at it but couldn't even make up anything that sounded reasonable.

Certainly didn't look like the two bolt seat posts I use.
06-16-20, 05:07 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 21,216
Posted By Marcus_Ti

Tell me again, which phone not only allows 14...

Tell me again, which phone not only allows 14 hours of screen-on-time...but will not suffer image permanence, AKA burn-in, from doing so?

Which phone will survive a bike crash on the handlebars,...
06-09-20, 11:55 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,823
Posted By phughes

Pretty bad advice on so multiple levels. First...

Pretty bad advice on so multiple levels. First off, UV is very bad for your eyes. It is the leading cause of cataracts for one. Secondly, glasses while riding, either sunglasses, or clear lenses...
06-03-20, 03:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,187
Posted By JS41989

I just want to say thank you to everyone who...

I just want to say thank you to everyone who contributed to this thread. Lots of great advice and I appreciate the insight from more experienced riders. Maybe I'll throw some new tires on the bike,...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-20, 02:53 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 13,103
Posted By BillyD

I'm not excusing his behavior by any means, he...

I'm not excusing his behavior by any means, he was an arrogant, entitled, nasty dick by any measure.

But ya know, I have to say . . . how many of us in his position would not have done similar? ...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-20, 11:11 AM
Replies: 178
Views: 18,267
Posted By Tacoenthusiast

Show us on the doll where the mean arrogant...

Show us on the doll where the mean arrogant cyclist touched you
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-20, 10:54 AM
Replies: 178
Views: 18,267
Posted By Lemond1985

Well, here's the other side of the coin. I was...

Well, here's the other side of the coin. I was living in Portland OR, and had recently become unemployed, but still had a nice Italian Bottecchia Professional that I bought during better days when I...
05-12-20, 10:06 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,303
Posted By Barry2

Bike Registry Index Stolen recovery

The Bike Registry or Bike Index (click this) (http://bikeindex.org) is a website where you can post details, picture and Serial Number of your bike along with your contact info.
Should your bike...
05-06-20, 10:01 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,161
Posted By TiHabanero

I want service now. Stop it!

After being out of the bike shop as a full timer for about a decade, and only working on Saturdays, I jumped back in as a full time wrench a week ago. Forgot how absolutely narcissistic some riders...
05-06-20, 08:39 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,957
Posted By Seattle Forrest

This is what kayakers do, too. Turns out an...

This is what kayakers do, too. Turns out an uphill lake is called a river.
05-05-20, 12:03 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,144
Posted By fishboat

:) ...

:)
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05-04-20, 08:35 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,144
Posted By mstateglfr

Its almost as if the frame material and pedal...

Its almost as if the frame material and pedal style are immaterial to riding fast on flat road.
05-04-20, 07:47 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,144
Posted By rseeker

Underestimate women at your peril. The female of...

Underestimate women at your peril. The female of the species is more deadly than the male.
04-12-20, 05:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 595
Posted By Ferji425

Week 2 and did my longest ride...

Hi all 😊. I pushed myself today and did 14 miles! In the past week since I got the bike the most I’ve done is 10.5. I definitely felt it today once I was heading back home and around mile 11. ...
04-11-20, 11:35 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,966
Posted By canklecat

The heart rate formula is just a rough guideline....

The heart rate formula is just a rough guideline. Nothing wrong with using it on that basis.

Our actual resting and maximum heart rates will vary according to physiology, lifelong habits (active...
04-05-20, 10:06 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 15,209
Posted By base2

The only problem with MUPS is the pedestrians...

The only problem with MUPS is the pedestrians that have no concept of sharing or regard for others use of the same space.

Things like walking 3 abreast.

Things like unleashed dogs or dogs with...
01-21-20, 08:41 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,469
Posted By indyfabz

Why do I feel like this is a plug? The Dr....

Why do I feel like this is a plug? The Dr. mentioned offers a membership service.

James J. Lee, MD ? Gastroenterologist & Digestive Care in Orange County, CA...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-13-20, 06:01 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 10,595
Posted By Bah Humbug

Remember, the Puritans left England to come here.

Remember, the Puritans left England to come here.
10-30-19, 06:59 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 9,988
Posted By RMoudatir

Thank you everyone on this thread, I appreciate...

Thank you everyone on this thread, I appreciate it all, you guys made my day.
10-29-19, 09:56 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 15,138
Posted By livedarklions

I'm pretty sure I'm one of the posters you're...

I'm pretty sure I'm one of the posters you're talking about, and I think you're writing in a "tacit suggestion" no one is making. Saying that this kind of monitoring violates my philosophy of riding...
10-28-19, 09:46 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 15,138
Posted By mstateglfr

Yes, because we all must either voice an opinion...

Yes, because we all must either voice an opinion of support for a topic a mod supports or not voice anything at all.

Dont worry, it isnt power meters that I'm bashing.
10-28-19, 07:38 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 15,138
Posted By hubcyclist

I use power meters to train and I do race, but I...

I use power meters to train and I do race, but I personally think a lot of non-racers could benefit from power meters if they are enthusiastic about fitness and improvement. Just from a simple level,...
10-27-19, 03:42 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 15,138
Posted By spelger

I don't race bikes either but if i could afford a...

I don't race bikes either but if i could afford a power meter i would likely buy one. I only compete against myself. I ride because i like to and i like to improve. A power meter is something that...
10-02-19, 07:40 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,156
Posted By Gerry221

Thanks guys....means a lot to hear all the...

Thanks guys....means a lot to hear all the positives.

I started out about 3 years ago, doing 2 mil rides on a 2nd hand Giant hybrid - that was too small, but I had no idea it was. Built up slowly....
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