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Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-23, 11:52 PM
Replies: 3,250
Views: 628,574
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

The original widow makers.

The original widow makers.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-23, 07:07 PM
Replies: 3,250
Views: 628,574
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

Not exactly an “empty road,” this branch was...

Not exactly an “empty road,” this branch was partially blocking the way

...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-23, 06:43 AM
Replies: 21,302
Views: 5,151,989
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

Yes, I can turn the beeps on and off on my Varia....

Yes, I can turn the beeps on and off on my Varia. But I ride alone 99% of the time so I need those beeping sounds.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-23, 11:59 PM
Replies: 21,302
Views: 5,151,989
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

Thanks. I have read lots of good things about the...

Thanks. I have read lots of good things about the Bryton unit.

Is there a volume control for the beeps? With all the road noise it is probably not as annoying as you might imagine.

safe riding!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-23, 07:04 PM
Replies: 21,302
Views: 5,151,989
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

How do you like the Bryton unit? I have...

How do you like the Bryton unit?

I have been using the Garmin RTL 515 and it integrates well with the rest of my Garmin “ecosystem.”

After a couple of close calls while riding on PCH I...
05-28-23, 10:22 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,089
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

A knowledgeable surgeon plus an experienced PT...

A knowledgeable surgeon plus an experienced PT person are key. I am back on my bike, riding and climbing, well ahead of schedule!
05-12-23, 04:53 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 6,456
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

A fitting, pretentious comment from the King of...

A fitting, pretentious comment from the King of the Dullards. Your family and friends must love being around you.

Reply if you like, you have a pathological need to always have the last word, no...
05-09-23, 07:54 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 6,456
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

So witty…you must be the life of the party. /s

So witty…you must be the life of the party. /s
05-09-23, 03:36 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 6,456
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

Ten thousand comedians out of work and you want...

Ten thousand comedians out of work and you want to be one.
05-07-23, 05:57 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 6,456
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

I used to have an intense, and irrational,...

I used to have an intense, and irrational, dislike for e-bikes.

Then a couple of my best cycling buddies got e-bikes and just like that I stopped disliking them (the e-bikes).

I have no plans...
05-07-23, 05:53 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 6,456
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

OK…I just want to stay drama free. Wish more...

OK…I just want to stay drama free.

Wish more people followed suit. :rolleyes:
05-07-23, 05:51 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 6,456
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

You still get the wave. A good sense of humor...

You still get the wave. A good sense of humor makes up for a lot of “sins.”

Just wish that more people shared on your sunny disposition! :thumb:
05-07-23, 03:19 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 6,456
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

So what? World is full of obnoxious people. Last...

So what? World is full of obnoxious people. Last time I checked that is not a crime.

Isn’t there a block button in Bikeforums?
05-07-23, 03:14 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 6,456
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

Yeah, I know what you mean. Number One reason why...

Yeah, I know what you mean. Number One reason why I stayed away for a very long while.

I recently returned and guess what, nothing has changed. The Middle School crowd is still going strong.
...
05-07-23, 03:01 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 6,456
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

No, how about you or that other guy explain what...

No, how about you or that other guy explain what the problem is? :rolleyes:

NOTE: OK so I took you up on your offer and checked out beng1 recent post history. So, he pissed off a few people with...
05-07-23, 02:31 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 6,456
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

No, I am not. Please explain your remark. ...

No, I am not. Please explain your remark.

The poster was expressing his opinion on the subject. Unless he has a history of being contrarian, he is entitled to his opinion.

And even IF he is...
05-07-23, 10:47 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 6,456
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

Is there a history to this poster? It seems to me...

Is there a history to this poster? It seems to me that he was merely posting his opinion. Just like everyone else here.
05-07-23, 09:00 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 6,456
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

You have a good sense of humor. I would wave at...

You have a good sense of humor. I would wave at you even if you are uglier and more hirsute that I am.
05-07-23, 08:56 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 6,456
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

These “wave” posts never, ever disappoint. ...

These “wave” posts never, ever disappoint.

Just ride your bike and have fun.

Wave if you like, don’t wave if you don’t feel like it.

Who gives a rat’s behind.

I have a strict non-wave...
05-07-23, 08:51 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 6,456
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

For all my rage I am just a rat on a bike....

For all my rage I am just a rat on a bike. :commute:
05-06-23, 07:15 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 6,456
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

In some areas the heart fist pump and peace sign...

In some areas the heart fist pump and peace sign could get you killed…just saying!
05-06-23, 07:13 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 6,456
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

And hirsute…:bike2:

And hirsute…:bike2:
05-05-23, 11:00 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 6,456
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

So you don’t wave at all? :roflmao2:

So you don’t wave at all? :roflmao2:
05-05-23, 09:11 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 6,456
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

And we are invisible to them.

And we are invisible to them.
05-05-23, 10:51 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,089
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

I am sorry to hear that. Recovery from RC can be...

I am sorry to hear that. Recovery from RC can be miserable and difficult.

How are you doing now?
05-05-23, 10:50 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,089
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

I am sorry that your wife had a difficult...

I am sorry that your wife had a difficult recovery. It is never fun.

My surgery and recovery went well. For years, I have been using a WaterRower rowing machine. That may have helped with the...
05-05-23, 09:22 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,089
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

Thanks!

Thanks!
05-05-23, 09:21 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,089
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

Yeah, you are right. That brrrrr noise was...

Yeah, you are right. That brrrrr noise was soothing.
05-04-23, 03:49 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,089
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

Thank you. I did get an ice machine and I used it...

Thank you. I did get an ice machine and I used it round the clock for the first two weeks. It was a complete lifesaver. I was using so much ice that my local market guy wanted to know what kind of...
05-04-23, 10:42 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,089
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

RC surgery update: Today marks 133 days post...

RC surgery update:

Today marks 133 days post RC surgery. I am happy to report that I am back on the saddle. The weather here in So.Cal. has been so good (after all those earlier storms) that it...
05-04-23, 07:24 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 37,419
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

1989 Bottecchia SLX. It is still a joy to take it...

1989 Bottecchia SLX. It is still a joy to take it out for a ride in a sunny, albeit chilly and windy, day in So. Cal.

https://i.imgur.com/8ZtCvfE.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/KJuacmB.jpg
01-29-23, 07:18 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,089
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

I checked out the YT videos. Frankly, some of...

I checked out the YT videos. Frankly, some of them freaked me out with their “gruesome” details. But you are right, there is a lot of good info out there. Thanks!
01-29-23, 07:15 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,089
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

I should’ve just had the entire shoulder replaced...

I should’ve just had the entire shoulder replaced then. :)
01-29-23, 07:13 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,089
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

Thank you my friend. We are a long way away from...

Thank you my friend. We are a long way away from our ride up GMR.

I have been using my wife‘s indoor bike. Not quite the same as my Wahoo Kickr (no Zwift connection) but it is something.

Next...
01-29-23, 06:57 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,089
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

Bro, you are a total stud. :thumb:

Bro, you are a total stud. :thumb:
01-22-23, 11:03 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,089
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

Thank you for the link. It has lots of great...

Thank you for the link. It has lots of great info. I was being lazy and not using the search feature. :thumb:
01-22-23, 09:42 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,089
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

I just recently retired and I am still getting...

I just recently retired and I am still getting used to the “old retired guy” label.

My tear was pretty massive. The surgeon had to do extensive repairs.

Next to not being able to ride my bike,...
01-22-23, 07:52 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,089
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

Torn rotator cuff repair surgery

I am 66 years young.

Four weeks ago I had surgery to repair a massive tear to my right rotator cuff. I crashed my bike while riding on PCH, near Mugu Rock. In addition to the rotator cuff I also...
05-11-22, 06:57 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,713
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

I am also an old(er), slow(er), chubbi(er) rider...

I am also an old(er), slow(er), chubbi(er) rider who rides classic old school racing bikes.

I am also in the Ventura area. I should join you guys. :thumb:
10-07-21, 07:59 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,399
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

i don’t think you even know what ad hominem...

i don’t think you even know what ad hominem means. Clearly you don’t know how to use it.

When you accuse someone of acting superior or feeling superior, that only reveals your own anger and your...
10-07-21, 07:51 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,399
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

How about you give it a rest. Take your own...

How about you give it a rest. Take your own medicine.
10-07-21, 04:45 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,399
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

You can vouch all you want, but your boy’s...

You can vouch all you want, but your boy’s comment about it being indulgent, frivolous AND stupid reflects anger and fear.

Common courtesy is never stupid, indulgent or frivolous. That’s what my...
10-06-21, 12:25 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,399
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

Stick around Padawan and much you will learn.

Stick around Padawan and much you will learn.
10-06-21, 11:27 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,399
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

Yahoo News had many links to PR and the results....

Yahoo News had many links to PR and the results. But I agree, there is generally far less coverage, and interest, in the USA.
10-06-21, 11:25 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,399
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

I sense much anger and fear in this one. ...

I sense much anger and fear in this one.

Peace out.
10-05-21, 10:27 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,399
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

I agree BUT as a courtesy to our fellow cyclists...

I agree BUT as a courtesy to our fellow cyclists a note about spoilers, on the title, would be nice.

BTW, in another breaking news, the Titanic hit an iceberg and sank.
10-05-21, 10:16 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,399
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

I think that MvdP was done in by the Hype Curse....

I think that MvdP was done in by the Hype Curse. He has been so over hyped over the last year or so that he was bound to be cursed. Yes, like most cyclists I am a bit superstitious.

Being featured...
10-04-21, 06:28 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,399
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

Lizzie’s ride was impressive. She had the best...

Lizzie’s ride was impressive. She had the best performance by a British rider, male or female, in the last few years. Totally dominant.

The best moment in the men’s race, in a race full of...
10-03-21, 07:53 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,829
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

I have been a Type 2 for nearly a quarter of a...

I have been a Type 2 for nearly a quarter of a century. Those do not sound like diabetes related symptoms, however.
10-03-21, 07:51 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,829
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

Always consult with your doctor. In my case the...

Always consult with your doctor. In my case the fatigue and headaches (and occasional leg cramping) were all due to low magnesium levels.
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