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Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-10, 05:55 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,759
Posted By Nichole

I ride alone. None of my friends cycle, but...

I ride alone. None of my friends cycle, but that's probably alright since I prefer being alone anyhow.
Forum: Commuting
03-22-10, 05:41 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 6,348
Posted By Nichole

Age and Average Weekly Mileage

Hey BFers, I'm doing a little statistics course project, so if all you commuters could help me out by simply stating your age and average weekly mileage that you commute via bicycle, that'd be...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-07-10, 11:17 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,836
Posted By Nichole

I decided to bike to and from classes last summer...

I decided to bike to and from classes last summer as a way of saving gas and getting some exercise. The spare time was there, so I didn't worry about the bit of extra time it would take to commute. ...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-03-10, 08:08 PM
Replies: 455
Views: 52,403
Posted By Nichole

Don't have one w/ my bike either, but here it...

Don't have one w/ my bike either, but here it goes.

140131

On a camping trip last summer for a family reunion.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-10, 07:46 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,997
Posted By Nichole

Haha, "Dr. Schrader".

Haha, "Dr. Schrader".
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-10, 01:35 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,997
Posted By Nichole

Declined. I think it's more important for...

Declined.

I think it's more important for women to have a cutout than men. I could really use a cutout. Think I'll get one this summer. The pain continues for days after a long ride sometimes. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-10, 01:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,016
Posted By Nichole

LOL! Sounds like she needs a bit of TLC. Or a...

LOL! Sounds like she needs a bit of TLC. Or a lot.
Forum: Commuting
03-03-10, 01:18 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,462
Posted By Nichole

I've attempted to put fenders on my 2009 Giant...

I've attempted to put fenders on my 2009 Giant Defy, but it's never worked out. I've thought about the cheaper clip-on type fenders, but I've never heard good reviews with them reliably staying in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-22-10, 01:14 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,831
Posted By Nichole

All the little plastic cap does is act as a dust...

All the little plastic cap does is act as a dust cap. You won't lose any air without it since the little nut on the stem itself is what keeps the air from escaping when tightened. If your ride is...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
02-19-10, 11:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,368
Posted By Nichole

I used to get this a lot back when I was more of...

I used to get this a lot back when I was more of a runner. I have read that one possible explanation is that it's difficult to sleep when your heart rate is high for periods longer than what your...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-19-10, 10:23 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,850
Posted By Nichole

Also, the options for this poll need to be worded...

Also, the options for this poll need to be worded differently. They're far too polarized and add too much of the OP's own attitude/bias.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-19-10, 10:20 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,850
Posted By Nichole

Exactly. I was speaking with a non-cyclist...

Exactly. I was speaking with a non-cyclist friend of mine who mentioned honking at a cyclist to let them know they were there. I told her that even a well meaning honk sounds aggressive to a...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-19-10, 10:03 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,692
Posted By Nichole

Consistency between belief system and actual way...

Consistency between belief system and actual way of living fail.

Crap argument coupled with a very contradictory delivery.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-10, 01:41 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 4,968
Posted By Nichole

Psh, helicopter? Beam me up, Scotty.

Psh, helicopter? Beam me up, Scotty.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-10, 01:04 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,933
Posted By Nichole

This topic is on my mind more and more. I've put...

This topic is on my mind more and more. I've put over 1600 miles on the men's Giant Performance Road that came with my Defy, which was fine when my rides were less than 25 miles per day, but now...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-18-10, 12:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,608
Posted By Nichole

YES! I remember watching this when I was a kid! ...

YES! I remember watching this when I was a kid! And they even showed it in my driver's ed class when we were talking about road rage, haha. Good stuff, good stuff.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-17-10, 08:06 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,502
Posted By Nichole

True. Got my clipless in August and a friend of...

True. Got my clipless in August and a friend of mine kept asking me if I had fallen down yet for months afterward. Was feeling pretty superior until one day, several months later, I was standing...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-10, 01:48 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 11,879
Posted By Nichole

Thank you, msincredible + FOBx530. I was...

Thank you, msincredible + FOBx530. I was beginning to feel shrimpy.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-15-10, 12:09 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 14,565
Posted By Nichole

If the bike's parked the rider is most likely not...

If the bike's parked the rider is most likely not on it, so slap it to get their attention how? A parked bike isn't much of a safety hazard/space hogger anyhow, IMO. Slapping a car to get the...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-10, 11:51 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,611
Posted By Nichole

Washing machines.

Washing machines.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-10, 11:39 AM
Replies: 201
Views: 11,879
Posted By Nichole

5'5" 118 lbs trying to get to 93.48.

5'5" 118 lbs trying to get to 93.48.
Forum: Commuting
02-15-10, 11:29 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 4,650
Posted By Nichole

Bike: 21lbs Me: 118lbs

Bike: 21lbs
Me: 118lbs
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-15-10, 10:24 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,294
Posted By Nichole

Seriously. He should just wait until a bicycle...

Seriously. He should just wait until a bicycle actually causes some damage before he rants about cyclist's traffic law violations that cars commit on a regular basis, resulting in severe...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-10, 09:57 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,359
Posted By Nichole

Not worth getting worked up over, so [insert...

Not worth getting worked up over, so

[insert witty irritation OR Februarily enthusiastic agreement with OP and/or irritation with those irritated by OP's voiced irritation OR Februarily...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-15-10, 09:46 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 14,565
Posted By Nichole

The last opportunity I've had to thwack someone's...

The last opportunity I've had to thwack someone's car wasn't taken. I had to keep my hands on the handle bars/brakes because the truck was pushing me into a pitifully unkept shoulder and I had to...
Forum: Commuting
02-09-10, 01:25 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,424
Posted By Nichole

I think the most wind I've ridden in since I...

I think the most wind I've ridden in since I started riding in May has only been probably 15mph. And just that made me feel wimpy. Can't imagine I'd get anywhere very fast with twice that, but I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-18-10, 11:43 AM
Replies: 310
Views: 240,425
Posted By Nichole

01-17-10 -- Florida cyclist killed in hit-and-run

A cyclist yet to be identified was hit and killed by an intoxicated driver on Sunday morning. His blue Cannondale was dragged underneath the still speeding vehicle while he bled to death in the bike...
Forum: Commuting
08-24-09, 09:52 AM
Replies: 696
Views: 35,302
Posted By Nichole

consularrider_____4,057.10 ...

consularrider_____4,057.10
SSSTANG________3988.3
CigTech_________3864.3
Skyler_WA_______3528
scoatw__________3462
Jeff_____________3449
woodway________3401
K'Tesh__________3344.05...
Forum: Commuting
08-21-09, 11:35 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,054
Posted By Nichole

Yeah, I had gotten so used to just going out with...

Yeah, I had gotten so used to just going out with my bike shorts and jersey that I left to go to a friend's house without thinking to pack shoes, pants, or a t-shirt. It wasn't a big deal when we...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-21-09, 11:22 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,379
Posted By Nichole

http://www.ebikestop.com/stop_flats_2_orange_700x2...

http://www.ebikestop.com/stop_flats_2_orange_700x25__27x1-RS4114.php?cat=659

Every review I read for STOP Flats 2 says the person hasn't had a pucture flat since they installed the liners. A...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-18-09, 09:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 525
Posted By Nichole

You sure it's the crank? I had a MTB that...

You sure it's the crank? I had a MTB that started squeaking down there so I did the same things: lubricated and tightened cranks/pedals, yet nothing ever worked. I was convinced it was the crank...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-18-09, 07:59 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,698
Posted By Nichole

That's what I was expecting too, but then I...

That's what I was expecting too, but then I wondered why in the world anyone would be taking a -fatally- injured person to their home rather than the hospital...
Forum: Commuting
08-11-09, 09:40 AM
Replies: 696
Views: 35,302
Posted By Nichole

consularrider_____4,057.10 ...

consularrider_____4,057.10
CigTech_________3864.3
woodway________3401
K'Tesh___________3277.01
Skyler_WA_______3177
iforgotmename____3154
BillB_____________3131
scoatw__________3129...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-10-09, 09:07 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,242
Posted By Nichole

I just barely purchased a 2009 Giant Defy 1 with...

I just barely purchased a 2009 Giant Defy 1 with all 105s on Friday for my first road bike. Mine's a small, though (I'm 5'4"). My socks have been thoroughly rocked. MSRP is $1300-$1400 (paid...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-24-09, 08:55 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,040
Posted By Nichole

Haha, what a sport.

Haha, what a sport.
Forum: Mountain - Plains
07-24-09, 08:46 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 583
Posted By Nichole

Utah: Mountain America Bike Safety Fair

For those who live in Salt Lake County, there is a bike safety fair going on in West Jordan.

Details --

Free helmets for first 200 kids
Enter to win one of two GT mountain bikes
Free...
Forum: Introductions
07-19-09, 03:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 489
Posted By Nichole

1. Does your bike fit? 2. Is your saddle made...

1. Does your bike fit?
2. Is your saddle made for those long rides?
3. Vary your riding position on the saddle throughout the ride, which will change the pressure points.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-18-09, 08:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 733
Posted By Nichole

I don't think anything is "wrong" with it either,...

I don't think anything is "wrong" with it either, and I would be out of bounds by saying all of those things are now utterly useless. There are ways in which our culture, literature, and cinema have...
Forum: Vehicular Cycling (VC)
07-17-09, 11:15 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,697
Posted By Nichole

Bingo. As children, we're taught to stay out of...

Bingo. As children, we're taught to stay out of the road and stay on the sidewalk. It felt unnatural for me to ride on the road at first, almost like my conscience was tugging at me for breaking...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-17-09, 10:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 829
Posted By Nichole

At least he's wearing a helmet...

At least he's wearing a helmet...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-17-09, 10:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 623
Posted By Nichole

Yesterday was quite memorable. I gave my mom a...

Yesterday was quite memorable. I gave my mom a wagon and a rose that I made in a metal sculpting class, both of which she loves. A friend also invited me to his house, made a cake, we had ice...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-17-09, 10:31 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 5,323
Posted By Nichole

There is a very nice two lane road I take up in...

There is a very nice two lane road I take up in the mountains that is rather steep and bendy. When on a sharp right turn, I stay in the left wheel track. That way I won't catch anyone coming behind...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-17-09, 10:19 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,585
Posted By Nichole

Ah, $29 is much more reasonable. Best to just...

Ah, $29 is much more reasonable. Best to just grab a helmet for about that price and avoid the hassle of a ticket.

That's good that they're trying balance between the motorists and cyclists. ...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-17-09, 10:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 733
Posted By Nichole

Because it's obvious that no male could ever lack...

Because it's obvious that no male could ever lack absolute control over and confidence in their machines. And heaven forbid we go fast!

Every time I read old articles with those overtones I...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-17-09, 09:55 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,585
Posted By Nichole

I don't know about Vancouver, tehdely, but I know...

I don't know about Vancouver, tehdely, but I know there are places in the US that do require seat belts. Same idea. $100 ticket is still outrageous, though. Talk about counterproductive.
Forum: Introductions
07-16-09, 02:08 PM
Replies: 6
Oi!
Views: 340
Posted By Nichole

Haha! Thank you for giving me another milestone...

Haha! Thank you for giving me another milestone to look forward to after I hit 21.

Oh, and welcome (:.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-14-09, 10:12 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 4,921
Posted By Nichole

How do you trip the sensors? The other day I ran...

How do you trip the sensors? The other day I ran a red left turn light. It had skipped over me, and looking around it didn't look like there would be a car to come by and trip it for me any time...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-09-09, 10:43 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,188
Posted By Nichole

I carry mine with me, but, as sad as this is, the...

I carry mine with me, but, as sad as this is, the primary reason is so that I can be easily identified if I get hit by a car and don't live to state my name, address, and phone number.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-30-09, 10:51 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 9,218
Posted By Nichole

Hey, that's my dream bike! Lucky (if that's what...

Hey, that's my dream bike! Lucky (if that's what you can call it...)! Glad that she is able to keep riding despite that near brush with becoming yet another statistic, and happy for her new bike...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-29-09, 10:36 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,795
Posted By Nichole

As counter intuitive as it seems, you're safer...

As counter intuitive as it seems, you're safer out in the lane. You're in drivers' line of sight; they aren't looking for cyclists out on the shoulder or sidewalk. That's why road bikes are called...
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