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03-11-24, 11:18 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,441
Posted By locolobo13

Drove all the way to work Friday 'cause it was...

Drove all the way to work Friday 'cause it was raining that morning. Brought my bike because it rarely rains all day. After work went for a ride, ate at a fast food joint then rode to the park n...
Forum: Commuting
03-05-24, 07:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,416
Posted By locolobo13

How would that work in heavy traffic? A lot of...

How would that work in heavy traffic? A lot of my commuting is on a bike lane next to rush hour traffic.
Forum: Southwest
03-04-24, 07:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 226
Posted By locolobo13

"We"?

"We"?
02-29-24, 09:00 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,075
Posted By locolobo13

I use the odometer on a bike computer. Be...

I use the odometer on a bike computer. Be warned, mine is a wireless bike computer. A year or so ago working late, I moved my bike to the door nearest where I was working, to save time when...
02-08-24, 09:11 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,441
Posted By locolobo13

I drive to a park n ride, then ride to work. ...

I drive to a park n ride, then ride to work. Been on this commute for 4 yrs. Before leaving the house I check the traffic, then set the phone on the seat beside me. A couple of weeks ago I left...
Forum: Commuting
02-08-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 16,830
Posted By locolobo13

https://www.youtube.com/@OmniTierra/videos

https://www.youtube.com/@OmniTierra/videos
Forum: Commuting
01-24-24, 09:04 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,050
Posted By locolobo13

Left my phone on the front seat of my pickup....

Left my phone on the front seat of my pickup. Didn't miss it until I was at my computer. Finished up a few chores and rode back, then drove to work. :(

It was interesting doing a reverse commute...
Forum: Commuting
01-12-24, 07:52 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,050
Posted By locolobo13

Too many people dog walking, fishing, camping,...

Too many people dog walking, fishing, camping, etc. here. You have to slow down at the underpasses.
Forum: Commuting
01-12-24, 07:49 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,746
Posted By locolobo13

Where else can you fry an egg on the sidewalk?

Where else can you fry an egg on the sidewalk?
Forum: Commuting
01-09-24, 09:24 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,746
Posted By locolobo13

What is this snow you speak of? Honestly I doubt...

What is this snow you speak of? Honestly I doubt there is a snow plough in the Phoenix Metro area.
Forum: Commuting
01-09-24, 09:09 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,050
Posted By locolobo13

According to Wunderground's Wundermap parts of my...

According to Wunderground's Wundermap parts of my ride were in the mid 20 F. Coldest for me in a long time. While complaining to myself at how cold I was, I passed a dog walker in his shorts. LOL.
01-08-24, 07:55 AM
Replies: 3,537
Views: 973,632
Posted By locolobo13

Parked my bike here.. Went for an hour or so...

Parked my bike here.. Went for an hour or so birdwatching stroll..
http://i.imgur.com/yF3mubjl.jpg (https://imgur.com/yF3mubj)

Came back and realized I forgot to lock it. Got a decent pic of a...
12-30-23, 07:06 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 7,305
Posted By locolobo13

How old do I feel? My inner child grew up!...

How old do I feel? My inner child grew up! :bike2:
12-06-23, 09:15 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,333
Posted By locolobo13

Fortunately all my recent crashes have been lower...

Fortunately all my recent crashes have been lower speed. The last one on an "easy" trail in South Mountain Park here in Phx. Narrowly missing a cholla cactus landing on some rocks instead. The...
Forum: Southwest
11-07-23, 07:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 541
Posted By locolobo13

Almost always check my tires when leaving dirt to...

Almost always check my tires when leaving dirt to get on the pavement. I've learned to spot them most of the time while riding and try to ride around patches. All that and I still pick up a few...
10-13-23, 09:21 AM
Replies: 3,537
Views: 973,632
Posted By locolobo13

Trek Marlin 5 along the South Canal ...

Trek Marlin 5 along the South Canal
http://i.imgur.com/QoPkVlBh.jpg (https://imgur.com/QoPkVlB)
10-13-23, 09:19 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,156
Posted By locolobo13

I let Strava do it. You could possibly do it in...

I let Strava do it. You could possibly do it in google maps. Never worth it. No matter what uphill is hard! :backpedal:
10-11-23, 08:46 AM
Replies: 5,279
Views: 826,510
Posted By locolobo13

Along the South Canal

Been riding the Sun Circle Trail in the Phx area a piece at a time. Red Mountain.
http://i.imgur.com/xapmzJTh.jpg (https://imgur.com/xapmzJT)

Salt River Bed
http://i.imgur.com/QoPkVlBh.jpg...
Forum: Commuting
10-02-23, 07:48 AM
Replies: 1,683
Views: 339,806
Posted By locolobo13

Skunk Creek Trail

http://i.imgur.com/GgueUpsh.jpg (https://imgur.com/GgueUps)
Forum: Commuting
09-27-23, 07:37 AM
Replies: 279
Views: 16,263
Posted By locolobo13

Ran over some glass on the way in. Not paying...

Ran over some glass on the way in. Not paying enuff attention. Cost me 15 min. All part of the adventure.
Forum: Commuting
09-22-23, 09:15 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,492
Posted By locolobo13

I wear regular clothes to work, cargo pants,...

I wear regular clothes to work, cargo pants, t-shirt, cotton except my socks which are athletic socks. Until a couple of weeks ago the sweat was so bad I had to change completely at work. Now until...
Forum: Commuting
09-19-23, 07:33 AM
Replies: 279
Views: 16,263
Posted By locolobo13

Chilly this morning. Low 70s, high 60s.

Chilly this morning. Low 70s, high 60s.
Forum: Commuting
09-11-23, 07:14 AM
Replies: 279
Views: 16,263
Posted By locolobo13

https://cykelframjandet.se/information-in-english/...

https://cykelframjandet.se/information-in-english/bikes-on-swedish-trains/

Looks like some trains will, some won't unless packed in "travel" bags.
Forum: Commuting
09-08-23, 09:37 AM
Replies: 1,683
Views: 339,806
Posted By locolobo13

Agreed. I sat in the window by the bike while...

Agreed. I sat in the window by the bike while eating lunch.
Forum: Commuting
09-08-23, 07:47 AM
Replies: 1,683
Views: 339,806
Posted By locolobo13

Nothing. Left it where I found it. There's...

Nothing. Left it where I found it. There's getting to be a lot of bikes laying around "The Valley". At least this one was "locked".
http://i.imgur.com/JbOuMnnh.jpg (https://imgur.com/JbOuMnn)
Mine...
Forum: Commuting
09-07-23, 08:58 AM
Replies: 1,683
Views: 339,806
Posted By locolobo13

http://i.imgur.com/RxXm6pgh.jpg...

http://i.imgur.com/RxXm6pgh.jpg (https://imgur.com/RxXm6pg)
08-30-23, 07:50 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,449
Posted By locolobo13

https://battistrada.com/en/cycling-calendar/united...

https://battistrada.com/en/cycling-calendar/united-states/?biketype=7
08-17-23, 09:23 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,260
Posted By locolobo13

I grew up here. Playing outside summer/winter in...

I grew up here. Playing outside summer/winter in the 60s & 70s. I can remember my Mom telling us kids to go outside and play. "Sunshine is good for you!" The thermometer on the front porch, in the...
Forum: Commuting
08-08-23, 12:04 PM
Replies: 279
Views: 16,263
Posted By locolobo13

Rain! Woohoo! Got caught in it the last 2 mi...

Rain! Woohoo! Got caught in it the last 2 mi going to work.

Oh. Wait a minute. Took me 20 min to dry off and change. LOL.

Only happens once or twice a year. If it looks like it's already...
08-04-23, 09:15 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,527
Posted By locolobo13

I'll wake up breathing hard from dreams. Coulda...

I'll wake up breathing hard from dreams. Coulda been cycling, running, climbing, fighting, etc. Usually the heavy breathing wakes me up.
08-03-23, 09:25 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,260
Posted By locolobo13

So far so good. As said above acclimation is...

So far so good. As said above acclimation is key. I commute 4-5 days a week. Year round. 5mi to work. 5-7 mi back to the park n ride. On the weekends go for a longer rec ride.

It's weird but...
Forum: Commuting
08-03-23, 09:00 AM
Replies: 1,683
Views: 339,806
Posted By locolobo13

http://i.imgur.com/ChBVENYl.jpg...

http://i.imgur.com/ChBVENYl.jpg (https://imgur.com/ChBVENY)
Forum: Commuting
07-27-23, 08:51 AM
Replies: 279
Views: 16,263
Posted By locolobo13

Cool this morning. Low 80s. Sun's getting later...

Cool this morning. Low 80s. Sun's getting later and later in the mornings.. :D
07-25-23, 07:40 AM
Replies: 5,279
Views: 826,510
Posted By locolobo13

That's getting to be common here too.

That's getting to be common here too.
Forum: Commuting
07-24-23, 07:51 AM
Replies: 1,683
Views: 339,806
Posted By locolobo13

Not exactly on the ground. ...

Not exactly on the ground.
http://i.imgur.com/zieXBgal.jpg (https://imgur.com/zieXBga)
07-05-23, 09:14 AM
Replies: 3,537
Views: 973,632
Posted By locolobo13

Recent Pic

Saturday morning. Explored some of the Rio Salado
http://i.imgur.com/B0N6Tisl.jpg (https://imgur.com/B0N6Tis)
Forum: Commuting
07-05-23, 09:09 AM
Replies: 279
Views: 16,263
Posted By locolobo13

We've got a lot of grasshoppers here too. They...

We've got a lot of grasshoppers here too. They fly clumsily for a bit after jumping. Parting the Red Sea is a good description.
07-03-23, 07:46 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 4,567
Posted By locolobo13

Most of my riding is in town. There's a...

Most of my riding is in town. There's a convenience store, fast food, or grocery store within a few miles. Sometimes I'll carry some nuts or a cliff bar.
06-28-23, 07:53 AM
Replies: 5,279
Views: 826,510
Posted By locolobo13

Avondale Blvd with the Sierra Estrella Mtns in...

Avondale Blvd with the Sierra Estrella Mtns in the background.
http://i.imgur.com/VCHFGqnl.jpg (https://imgur.com/VCHFGqn)

Hearts on Avondale Blvd near I10.
http://i.imgur.com/aLfwGJ5l.jpg...
06-28-23, 07:48 AM
Replies: 3,846
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 657,815
Posted By locolobo13

Mmmmm. Love Häagen-Dazs. Always reminds me of a...

Mmmmm. Love Häagen-Dazs. Always reminds me of a girl back in the 80s.

Happy Birthday
06-21-23, 09:17 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,078
Posted By locolobo13

Weekdays, I get up before 5, drive to a park n...

Weekdays, I get up before 5, drive to a park n ride, start riding around 5:40. This morning it was 70-75°F. Getting a little over 100 in the afternoons. But the low humidity makes that easier.
Forum: Commuting
06-14-23, 07:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,600
Posted By locolobo13

As one who commutes year round in the Phx area...

As one who commutes year round in the Phx area that's my take too. I've been in the midwest in the summers. The humidity feels like it's sucking your vitality right out of you.
06-02-23, 09:01 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 713
Posted By locolobo13

Offer up?

Offer up?
05-31-23, 07:56 AM
Replies: 5,279
Views: 826,510
Posted By locolobo13

http://i.imgur.com/vW54gStl.jpg...

http://i.imgur.com/vW54gStl.jpg (https://imgur.com/vW54gSt)

http://i.imgur.com/vwED4mWl.jpg (https://imgur.com/vwED4mW)

http://i.imgur.com/omgNJ6fl.jpg (https://imgur.com/omgNJ6f)
...
Forum: Commuting
05-18-23, 07:37 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 28,106
Posted By locolobo13

Cargo pants side pocket.

Cargo pants side pocket.
Forum: Commuting
05-18-23, 07:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 892
Posted By locolobo13

This is what we have here. ...

This is what we have here.

https://www.maricopa.gov/1194/Bike-to-Work#:~:text=Wednesday%2C%20April%2019%2C%202023,celebration%20of%20Valley%20Bike%20Month!

Doesn't fit my commute. But I'll be...
04-18-23, 09:15 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,436
Posted By locolobo13

Pretty girls smiling at you.. They stopped...

Pretty girls smiling at you..

They stopped smiling at me somewhere in my late 30s or 40s. One day in my mid 40s after a good workout, walking down the street, I noticed several of the young girls...
Forum: Commuting
04-13-23, 07:32 AM
Replies: 279
Views: 16,263
Posted By locolobo13

The sun was up when I got to work this morning! ...

The sun was up when I got to work this morning! First time this year.
Forum: Commuting
03-26-23, 07:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,125
Posted By locolobo13

Never ran into untended horses on my bike. ...

Never ran into untended horses on my bike. Sometimes out in the desert. Curious about it. Call somebody with your city to ask about them.

One horse will probably bolt away from if alarmed. Many...
03-26-23, 07:02 AM
Replies: 5,279
Views: 826,510
Posted By locolobo13

The Salt River in Phoenix

Normally the river bed is dry. There are pools of water where effluent from streets and who knows where drains into the river. This year our reservoirs have filled and they are releasing water...
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