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Forum: Commuting
04-17-08, 08:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 421
Posted By ryanparrish

I hate to be negative but our world is not right...

I hate to be negative but our world is not right for everyone because it is a uphill battle

Physical Labor
Bad Motorists
Weather
thieves / broken parts
falling / getting hit
Forum: Commuting
04-17-08, 08:04 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,365
Posted By ryanparrish

lol I like how you think

lol I like how you think
Forum: Commuting
04-17-08, 06:58 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,063
Posted By ryanparrish

When I backpacked the grand canyon I went and...

When I backpacked the grand canyon I went and bought a white cotton dress shirt from goodwill. Cotton is great in sun and hot weather (bad in cold cotton kills) I would recommend a dress shirt and I...
Forum: Commuting
04-17-08, 06:46 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,365
Posted By ryanparrish

Yeah I am kinda stupid that way to I really don't...

Yeah I am kinda stupid that way to I really don't care about distance I just ride
Forum: Commuting
04-17-08, 06:43 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,114
Posted By ryanparrish

I don't think bikes need to be locked. I think...

I don't think bikes need to be locked. I think they should have a place where they can be protected instead of out on the street. Bike thieves are crafty mofu's they will figure out how to get around...
Forum: Commuting
04-17-08, 06:21 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,365
Posted By ryanparrish

Yeah there is no bus that runs from my house to...

Yeah there is no bus that runs from my house to school :P so it would be like an all day walk to get back home :) I wish they had AAA for bicycles
Forum: Commuting
04-17-08, 06:17 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,114
Posted By ryanparrish

When people stop robbing that poor guys frame

When people stop robbing that poor guys frame
Forum: Commuting
04-17-08, 06:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 802
Posted By ryanparrish

Make sure to wear glasses in head winds. Another...

Make sure to wear glasses in head winds. Another hard learned lesson stupid cagers hit the shoulder and spray dust and dirt in your eyes :P My Cross wind advise is keep on riding it will make you...
Forum: Commuting
04-16-08, 11:03 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,554
Posted By ryanparrish

Yeah I thought you couldn't get sunburn in April...

Yeah I thought you couldn't get sunburn in April I learned yes you can I got a bad sun burn yesterday riding to school :P
Forum: Commuting
04-16-08, 09:00 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,365
Posted By ryanparrish

Remember to bring EVERYTHING!!

I started commuting again I have a decent sized commute. I forgot to bring extra links and a chain tool for my S/S , and the chain broke I spent a lot of time walking to the bike shop. Always...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-07, 05:49 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,223
Posted By ryanparrish

There is no corn syrup in Cliff Bars I was...

There is no corn syrup in Cliff Bars I was chewing on Power Bars and I hate Power Bars. Cliff Z bars some of those flavors are not to good
Forum: Utility Cycling
07-11-07, 07:31 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,463
Posted By ryanparrish

maybe you could put a conestoga wagon wheel on...

maybe you could put a conestoga wagon wheel on it. The only thing about wood if it was pine it may warp as it ages thus giving a wobbly trailer. As personal prefrence I would try a man made material...
Forum: Commuting
07-11-07, 03:43 AM
Replies: 194
Views: 13,965
Posted By ryanparrish

HD riders tend not to wear gear that makes them...

HD riders tend not to wear gear that makes them stand out like lime yellow
Forum: Commuting
07-11-07, 03:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,375
Posted By ryanparrish

I have been blessed in my home town and in the...

I have been blessed in my home town and in the springs the air qualities has been great. Except for in the springs this belching diesel pick up truck on hodgeson road was horrible.

I love...
Forum: Commuting
07-09-07, 09:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,254
Posted By ryanparrish

I would have doubled the shutter and you would...

I would have doubled the shutter and you would have gotten a complete circle I say put whatever you want on your ride b/c your the one ridding it not us and if you listen to what people say is cool...
Forum: Utility Cycling
07-07-07, 11:33 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,764
Posted By ryanparrish

+1 illeagle I know I do not have the...

+1 illeagle

I know I do not have the strength to power that block of steel for too long I will stick to my longing for a X check
Forum: Commuting
07-07-07, 11:31 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,617
Posted By ryanparrish

Chrome Bags have a chest strap to prevent the...

Chrome Bags have a chest strap to prevent the swing you describe, so should any decent mess bag. OP switch shoulders or get more padding
Forum: Mountain - Plains
07-05-07, 09:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 788
Posted By ryanparrish

Yeah do not know what others schedules are like...

Yeah do not know what others schedules are like but I should be free Friday Saturday and Sunday
Forum: Mountain - Plains
07-02-07, 09:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 788
Posted By ryanparrish

Yeah it has been some butt woopin! +1 to...

Yeah it has been some butt woopin!

+1 to Kommisar89 for ridin a fixie out here legs of iron

yeah I have riddin from powers to old ranch-milam rd to shoup rd shoup to blk forrest blk forrest...
Forum: Great Lakes
07-01-07, 08:38 PM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 132,410
Posted By ryanparrish

Grand Rapids MI west of Detroit currently in...

Grand Rapids MI west of Detroit currently in Colorado Springs
Forum: Commuting
07-01-07, 05:48 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,196
Posted By ryanparrish

spf 50 I am still ghost white by the end of summer

spf 50 I am still ghost white by the end of summer
Forum: Mountain - Plains
07-01-07, 02:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 788
Posted By ryanparrish

I heart Colorado Springs

I am out here for the summer the hills here are awesome compared to Michigan where it is flat :)
Forum: Mountain - Plains
07-01-07, 02:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 648
Posted By ryanparrish

Leaving the Springs on that day wont be back till...

Leaving the Springs on that day wont be back till next summer
Forum: Commuting
04-27-07, 06:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 713
Posted By ryanparrish

Thanks I will avoid the ACII art I forgot to add...

Thanks I will avoid the ACII art I forgot to add my garage doesn't reside in colorado it resides in west michigan. I can only take one bike
Forum: Touring
04-27-07, 02:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 749
Posted By ryanparrish

IMHO if you are bringing a ROTC girl she should...

IMHO if you are bringing a ROTC girl she should enjoy it. I took a GF on a weeklong backpacking trip and she really did not like all the physical work and having to use pit toilets. Just a heads up...
Forum: Touring
04-27-07, 01:56 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,128
Posted By ryanparrish

My best recommendation for saddle sores is bring...

My best recommendation for saddle sores is bring a pair of gym shorts sans undies and take a afternoon off to rest or make it a light day. I do not like to bring creams and ointments one I feel old...
Forum: Commuting
04-27-07, 01:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 713
Posted By ryanparrish

If I had a mountain frame with suspension I may...

If I had a mountain frame with suspension I may want to find more technical paths
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-07, 06:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 872
Posted By ryanparrish

If it is based of GPS only not to hard to do

If it is based of GPS only not to hard to do
Forum: Commuting
04-26-07, 06:18 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,653
Posted By ryanparrish

I am happy and sad that this gas hike is arround...

I am happy and sad that this gas hike is arround Happy because it may keep fanny pack tourists away when I go to the GC ( Cross fingers) the sad part is it is going to cost me an arm and a leg...
Forum: Commuting
04-26-07, 06:15 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,108
Posted By ryanparrish

Thats why they make a special goretex treat ment...

Thats why they make a special goretex treat ment wash for those fabrics sorry to here your Goretex jacket got screwed up
Forum: Commuting
04-26-07, 05:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 713
Posted By ryanparrish

Bikes Which lOoOoOoOoOoOonnnnng

WIth all the which bike threads floating arround I thought I would paste up my own which bike thread

Area Colorado Springs Woodland Park area

Distance 13 to 20 miles

Current Roster as...
Forum: Commuting
04-25-07, 08:19 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,575
Posted By ryanparrish

Just ride full monty to work no problem with...

Just ride full monty to work no problem with getting your close wet :P
Forum: Touring
04-25-07, 08:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 931
Posted By ryanparrish

I live in low Michigan and if it is unimproved it...

I live in low Michigan and if it is unimproved it could mean a dirt two track or a washed out farm road with ruts.
Forum: Commuting
04-24-07, 06:26 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,827
Posted By ryanparrish

Ignore them unless they come at you with a 4 way...

Ignore them unless they come at you with a 4 way then run like h3ll or use your Kung Foo moves and beat the ***** out of them
Forum: Living Car Free
04-20-07, 11:59 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,542
Posted By ryanparrish

Yeah the headlight on my CAR is broken. What is...

Yeah the headlight on my CAR is broken. What is stopping me from going car free is a 20 mile or so drive to work at 4:00 in the morning. I do not feel safe in my car at that time so I do not think I...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-07, 04:45 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,607
Posted By ryanparrish

I hate 30 mi + gusts that blow from the west as I...

I hate 30 mi + gusts that blow from the west as I am going north I hate looking like a drunk bicyclist
Forum: Touring
04-17-07, 03:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,867
Posted By ryanparrish

Yeah I run my electric bean grinder off of my gen...

Yeah I run my electric bean grinder off of my gen hub
Forum: Touring
04-17-07, 11:01 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,741
Posted By ryanparrish

If you sleep in a bivy why would you wear your...

If you sleep in a bivy why would you wear your rain gear what is your bivy made out of mesh
Forum: Touring
04-17-07, 10:59 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,867
Posted By ryanparrish

I carry a Minolta SLR film I will carry a wide...

I carry a Minolta SLR film I will carry a wide angle lens and 50 mm and I will put em in zip lock bags and wrap socks arround them. The SLR is my luxury item when I am in the back country
Forum: Living Car Free
04-17-07, 09:46 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,542
Posted By ryanparrish

That sucks horribley bad I wish cars were not so...

That sucks horribley bad I wish cars were not so comfortable if they had hardplastic seats and no air conditioning or heat I think I wouldn't have that problem. Thanks for the responses I am...
Forum: Touring
04-17-07, 09:38 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,867
Posted By ryanparrish

For a month I would take an older film camera...

For a month I would take an older film camera that advances the film with out batteries. IMHO For a week tour I take one extra camera batterie some rolls of film and my Minolta and I am happy I...
Forum: Touring
04-17-07, 09:35 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,741
Posted By ryanparrish

Do what ever you want but don't come crying when...

Do what ever you want but don't come crying when you come back with a strange disease. I must be a wuss because I am not a tibetan monk or socreates that makes a lot of sense
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-07, 06:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,014
Posted By ryanparrish

Over by Petosky there is hills that my busted...

Over by Petosky there is hills that my busted almost 4 banger Ford Contour had trouble getting over (it had problems with the timing and pistons fireing when I was on the trip ) then again the iron...
Forum: Touring
04-16-07, 06:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,924
Posted By ryanparrish

HH is IMHO is the best hammock. Before your trip...

HH is IMHO is the best hammock. Before your trip I would test it because Hammocks always require a little getting used to and customization. Also you will sleep different when your in the HH then...
Forum: Touring
04-16-07, 06:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,366
Posted By ryanparrish

Lipton Rice Mix Raman TVP added to those...

Lipton Rice Mix
Raman
TVP added to those rices
Nuts
Granola
couscous
tortilla
bagels
oatmeal
dried organic fruits are tasty bananas cranberries
Forum: Touring
04-16-07, 06:27 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,741
Posted By ryanparrish

I tour to relax and enjoy the scenes and get away...

I tour to relax and enjoy the scenes and get away from stress I try to make it as comfortable as possible with out taking a big hit. For example I am not going to take dual pads but I will take a...
Forum: Living Car Free
04-16-07, 06:22 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,542
Posted By ryanparrish

Accident I was driving and fell asleep

I got in a minor accident on M6 I fell asleep while driving I felt so bad about the accident I wish I did not have a car now. If I was cycling I wouldn't have fallen asleep at least all I need is a...
Forum: Living Car Free
04-16-07, 06:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 475
Posted By ryanparrish

BullRun on Spike

If anyone has seen this or posted about this cool this is my take on it

I liked one of the shows where the navigator in the Ford Pickup yelled get off the road and the driver chewed him out about...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-07, 04:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 792
Posted By ryanparrish

you could always were baggies over them

you could always were baggies over them
Forum: Touring
04-02-07, 11:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,489
Posted By ryanparrish

ride fast then they cant catch you

ride fast then they cant catch you
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