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Forum: Commuting
10-08-22, 10:20 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,161
Posted By PhilFo

This is an interesting question and would be a...

This is an interesting question and would be a great bit of doctoral research. I think it would be good to cover a large number of people just to increase the strength of the data.
We'd have to have...
Forum: Commuting
09-24-22, 03:35 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 6,704
Posted By Daniel4

Real estate is expensive. If drivers are getting...

Real estate is expensive. If drivers are getting free parking at work or in the shopping centres, someone else is paying that space for them. Free parking should be considered as a taxable benefit.
Forum: Commuting
09-11-22, 06:47 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,225
Posted By fabiotux

I just bought a second-hand SPZ Tricross...

I just bought a second-hand SPZ Tricross frameset.
With some parts that I've been saving from other projects, I got this beauty:
...
Forum: Commuting
09-11-22, 09:09 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 6,704
Posted By cyccommute

Because everyone has a big “but”. I worked at a...

Because everyone has a big “but”.
I worked at a laboratory that was involved in getting us off fossil fuels for 40 years. It was as crunchy a granola, tree hugging, Mother Earth loving place as...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-11-22, 01:22 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 5,095
Posted By delbiker1

Soon after I stopped consuming alcohol, 2015, the...

Soon after I stopped consuming alcohol, 2015, the frequency and intensity of night time leg cramps dropped significantly. I rarely get night time cramps anymore. They were extremely painful, with...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-11-22, 08:10 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 12,674
Posted By RH Clark

I've been IM fasting for nearly 3 years. It's a...

I've been IM fasting for nearly 3 years. It's a weight loss technique but I think the most important aspect of it is to get into Autophagy. When I started, I had a hard time going any amount of time...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-10-22, 03:37 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 5,095
Posted By livedarklions

Well, one strategy might be to take calcium...

Well, one strategy might be to take calcium supplements, give yourself kidney stones, and then the cramps will be a welcome distraction.
Forum: Commuting
04-22-21, 09:32 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 9,988
Posted By wphamilton

Some people keep 2 or 3 chains and rotate them...

Some people keep 2 or 3 chains and rotate them every 1000 miles, until both the chains and cassette are worn out. It makes more sense than the LBS recommendation, since the cassette lasts 2-3 times...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-13-21, 09:15 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 15,844
Posted By cj3209

"Yup. Starvation should only be attempted under...

"Yup. Starvation should only be attempted under close medical supervision or for political purposes."

Agreed. Although Intermittent Fasting does work and is relatively safe as you are basically...
Forum: Commuting
03-04-21, 04:54 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,002
Posted By Papa Tom

Not only do I acknowledge all the walkers on my...

Not only do I acknowledge all the walkers on my route, I also try to connect with as many drivers as possible. Creating a human connection with motorists can only make them look out for you a bit...
Forum: Southern California
03-02-21, 06:16 PM
Replies: 2,885
Views: 363,754
Posted By diphthong

a total of 30 miles split between two rides. one...

a total of 30 miles split between two rides. one out near jamul and up jamul dr/skyline truck trail until the borderline too windy to ride out there
wind forecast made itself readily apparent as...
Forum: Commuting
02-27-21, 10:17 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 9,988
Posted By sweeks

Sounds like the LBS owner likes to sell chains....

Sounds like the LBS owner likes to sell chains. As others have noted, if you change the chain when it reaches a moderate amount of elongation you will prolong the life of the cassette *and* save...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-23-21, 04:19 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 7,464
Posted By Milton Keynes

So here's the thing... if someone gave me a...

So here's the thing... if someone gave me a billion dollars to stop cycling, I'd never have to work again. But then I'd have all this free time I'd wish I could be out cycling, When I'm at work and...
Forum: Southern California
02-22-21, 08:40 PM
Replies: 2,885
Views: 363,754
Posted By diphthong

took the 6:08am amtrak from old town-san diego up...

took the 6:08am amtrak from old town-san diego up to union station in dtown la. headed south on alameda, then zigzagged thru dtown to hit venice blvd for a while. hopped over south to washington and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-22-21, 08:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,101
Posted By skidder

Did you stop wearing that furry helmet with the...

Did you stop wearing that furry helmet with the bison horns sticking out of it while on the MUP?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-21-21, 06:37 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,685
Posted By JayKay3000

More people on bikes, less car use = Good

More people on bikes, less car use = Good
Forum: Southern California
02-20-21, 05:51 PM
Replies: 2,885
Views: 363,754
Posted By Mazatleco17

18 flat miles (774ft elevation) around Covina,...

18 flat miles (774ft elevation) around Covina, San Dimas, Glendora area, getting back into riding my old trusty Allez (some upgrades were made)
Forum: Commuting
02-18-21, 01:23 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 9,988
Posted By noglider

You should replace your chain when it is...

You should replace your chain when it is elongated. There is no way to know how many miles that takes because it depends heavily on riding conditions and the cleanliness of your chain. If you ride...
Forum: Commuting
02-18-21, 12:56 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 9,988
Posted By pdlamb

Just guessing, but if you've ridden ~60,000 miles...

Just guessing, but if you've ridden ~60,000 miles on your bike, when the shifting becomes unacceptable you'll probably need new chainrings, cassette, and chain. My best guess is it'll cost you more...
Forum: Commuting
02-18-21, 09:18 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 9,988
Posted By Brett A

I've always used 1,000 miles as a rule of thumb....

I've always used 1,000 miles as a rule of thumb. What happens over time is the chain stretches and the pins get farther apart. The chain rings and cassette wear to accommodate that new spacing, and...
Forum: Southern California
02-17-21, 09:02 PM
Replies: 2,885
Views: 363,754
Posted By TakingMyTime

Don't be so sure of yourself. That ride would...

Don't be so sure of yourself. That ride would have probably killed me. Sounds like an awesome ride and you finished. No matter what or how you feel about your ride, everyone's welcome to post it...
Forum: Southern California
02-17-21, 04:46 PM
Replies: 2,885
Views: 363,754
Posted By CAT7RDR

Forced myself over to Turnbull Cyn for some...

Forced myself over to Turnbull Cyn for some repeats. Nice partly cloudy day in the 60's. Saw a couple dozen riders today and a few I passed a few times as they were into repeats.
Rear tire tread is...
Forum: Southern California
02-17-21, 12:11 AM
Replies: 2,885
Views: 363,754
Posted By diphthong

maybe. maybe not. the main thing is to try and...

maybe. maybe not. the main thing is to try and challenge yourself occasionally +/-, get out and enjoy your choices always and to keep the rubber side down.

you picked a hard and beautiful stretch...
Forum: Commuting
02-14-21, 12:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,383
Posted By Road commuter

Commuting by bike was the best

Just saying. Commuting can be fun!

Recently retired. Rode just over 58,000 km commuting by bike during my last 13 years. Couldn't have survived the drudgery without it lol

Ride safe!!! David
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-10-21, 10:03 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 9,418
Posted By Phil_gretz

Wait for all of the battery failures and...

Wait for all of the battery failures and batteries thrown into landfills. Yay! Help me to understand why this segment requires Gov't assistance to modulate demand.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-03-21, 07:34 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,737
Posted By tyrion

Are there matching shorts?

Are there matching shorts?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-03-21, 07:29 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,737
Posted By jon c.

that's some kind of creepy

that's some kind of creepy
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-02-21, 05:43 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,780
Posted By Koyote

This is a great sentiment. Let's also remember...

This is a great sentiment. Let's also remember this info, from the forum guidelines that are listed in the FAQs:

Intelligence

We’re a community with quality standards and expect our members...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-02-21, 04:12 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,780
Posted By BillyD

Well said. :thumb:

Well said. :thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-02-21, 01:24 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,780
Posted By rydabent

Be nice

I am posting this on some of my other cycling forums.

BE NICE

Quite often a new or somewhat new member will ask a question that has maybe even been done to death before. But unless this new...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-28-21, 07:57 PM
Replies: 6,240
Views: 564,098
Posted By diphthong

63-spot.

63-spot.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-24-21, 12:54 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,594
Posted By mack_turtle

I think their sizing is for everyone except fat...

I think their sizing is for everyone except fat Americans. the rest of the world has to size down if the product was designed by Americans.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-23-21, 02:45 PM
Replies: 6,240
Views: 564,098
Posted By diphthong

20-spot between periods of rain.

20-spot between periods of rain.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-23-21, 01:19 PM
Replies: 6,240
Views: 564,098
Posted By Troul

22 miles inside while it was 15F outside. ...

22 miles inside while it was 15F outside.



Achieved 31.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-22-21, 05:28 PM
Replies: 6,240
Views: 564,098
Posted By diphthong

25-spot successfully dodging rainclouds and...

25-spot successfully dodging rainclouds and mixing in a quickie mexigrub lunch enroute.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-22-21, 06:06 AM
Replies: 6,240
Views: 564,098
Posted By Troul

in-progress: 24.9 miles Targeting: 29.5 ...

in-progress: 24.9 miles
Targeting: 29.5

This has been one of your tentative weekly updates.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-21-21, 10:50 PM
Replies: 6,240
Views: 564,098
Posted By diphthong

50-spot in the high/low desert area eastern san...

50-spot in the high/low desert area eastern san diego county. messed up shifting/rear der made it more "interesting" than it should have been.
low 60's-low 70's from noon to 4pm.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-21-21, 04:25 PM
Replies: 6,240
Views: 564,098
Posted By ofajen

15 miles. It was up in the low 50s today so the...

15 miles. It was up in the low 50s today so the trails are soggy. My bike and I both turned the glorious color of mud splatter. :)

...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-21-21, 02:48 PM
Replies: 6,240
Views: 564,098
Posted By Troul

20 miles @ a rather high resistance.

20 miles @ a rather high resistance.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-19-21, 06:56 PM
Replies: 6,240
Views: 564,098
Posted By diphthong

c-note on the 1985 steel pinarello.

c-note on the 1985 steel pinarello.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-18-21, 10:00 PM
Replies: 6,240
Views: 564,098
Posted By one4smoke

Oh... 50 miles today.

Oh... 50 miles today.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-18-21, 09:56 PM
Replies: 6,240
Views: 564,098
Posted By one4smoke

No sir, you definitely ain't gettin any here!...

No sir, you definitely ain't gettin any here! Saturday's ride at 37° - Sunday's at 41° - Today in the mid 40's I believe. All three days wind gusts up to 20 mph.

Nope... no sympathy here! ;)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-18-21, 08:48 PM
Replies: 6,240
Views: 564,098
Posted By jaxgtr

10 miles on the trainer on my lunch.

10 miles on the trainer on my lunch.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-18-21, 08:46 PM
Replies: 6,240
Views: 564,098
Posted By diphthong

34-spot. wanted to ride another hour and stretch...

34-spot. wanted to ride another hour and stretch it into closer to 50 miles but the wind picked up and dropped the temps from low-70's
to mid-60's. shiver me timbers. packed up my tent and bounced....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-18-21, 05:37 PM
Replies: 6,240
Views: 564,098
Posted By bradybunch84

4.9 miles on this beautiful 70 degree day near...

4.9 miles on this beautiful 70 degree day near San Antonio. Just getting over a cold.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-18-21, 04:45 PM
Replies: 6,240
Views: 564,098
Posted By SVTNate

Only about a dozen. Lately I've been riding to...

Only about a dozen. Lately I've been riding to my local downtown area to hang out with friends on weekends, no long rides. Winter and early darkness sort of sap my will to do longer rides,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-18-21, 11:58 AM
Replies: 6,240
Views: 564,098
Posted By Troul

30 cozy miles.

30 cozy miles.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-10-21, 10:37 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 32,565
Posted By Hondo Gravel

I need carbs. Not saying eat a dozen doughnuts...

I need carbs. Not saying eat a dozen doughnuts but good quality carbs (beer). If it works for you that is great I tried keto and it didn’t work for me.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-07-21, 09:34 PM
Replies: 6,240
Views: 564,098
Posted By diphthong

easy 20-spot.

easy 20-spot.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-07-21, 05:43 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 32,565
Posted By jgwilliams

You might find this article...

You might find this article (https://drmalcolmkendrick.org/2020/11/03/dr-david-unwin-can-stop-people-dying-of-covid19/) from Dr. Malcolm Kendrick interesting. It's more about low carb than keto but I...
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