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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-20-19, 04:47 PM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 648,812
Posted By Scottrod

Wow brings back some good memories of a few years...

Wow brings back some good memories of a few years ago. We were staying in Gulf SHores and every morning during our VACA I would be up early and head out to ride the many trails around the state park...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-30-19, 07:43 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,377
Posted By Scottrod

Awesome thread! when I get some time I'll share...

Awesome thread! when I get some time I'll share some of my Bike camping / fishing trips on here. I am an excellent fisherman, I am just really BAD at CATCHING Fish!!

Fun thread, Thanks!
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-11-18, 04:26 PM
Replies: 701
Views: 150,225
Posted By Scottrod

Today I wore: Temperature = 42 Degrees F -...

Today I wore:
Temperature = 42 Degrees F - Cloudy - Wind = Calm
North Face Headband - Fleece - keep the ears warm,
Helemt, regular bell helmet.
Long Sleeved Cotton T-Shirt
Wind Breaker -...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-11-18, 04:04 PM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 648,812
Posted By Scottrod

Awesome PIcs ! Thank You for posting them!!

Awesome PIcs ! Thank You for posting them!!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-29-18, 08:14 PM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 648,812
Posted By Scottrod

Bike Overnite on the Hybrid!

25 Miles to Washington County State Park, IL - for a night of camping under the stars! & Fishing & Bicycling! Oh Yeah and 25 miles home the next day! Great time. Who said you can't make a hybrid a...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-15-18, 01:32 PM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 648,812
Posted By Scottrod

Place: Rend Lake Illinois, USA. Even though it...

Place: Rend Lake Illinois, USA. Even though it was only 9:00 AM the temperature eas already in the 85 degrees F ( 29.44 C ) the "real feel" temp or more formally the Heat Index given the 70%...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-25-18, 08:04 PM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 648,812
Posted By Scottrod

Awesome on your rides. When I first started...

Awesome on your rides. When I first started riding my Giant sedona some 9 years ago I thought I was killing going 5 miles! Last Year I finally completed my first century ride on that same sedona! ...
Forum: Winter Cycling
10-30-17, 08:15 AM
Replies: 701
Views: 150,225
Posted By Scottrod

Great Info !! Please remember to put the Temp & Wx conditions in your post!

Bob Ross, I hope you don't mind if I use you as an example, does a great job at this! He always puts the Temp & the wind chill or wind conditions and weather in his posts! Very useful to me. So...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-29-17, 06:18 PM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 648,812
Posted By Scottrod

Harvest Time in the Midwest USA

Rode my aging yet durable Giant Sedona DX out into the country side to capture a nice sunset.
...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-12-16, 09:05 AM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 648,812
Posted By Scottrod

Awesome pics! Thank you for sharing your ride!!!.

Awesome photos. Love sunrises. Great morning for a ride! Thank you for sharing!
Forum: Winter Cycling
02-05-16, 07:15 PM
Replies: 701
Views: 150,225
Posted By Scottrod

Today I wore.... Conditions - 32F - Winds...

Today I wore....
Conditions - 32F - Winds calm - night time clear skies.
Head_ Fleece headband, regular helmet, goggles(ski clear lens)
Chest - Terramar CS Lightweight perfoformance baselayer...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-12-14, 09:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,132
Posted By Scottrod

Thanks - great advice. I think the Tensing up is...

Thanks - great advice. I think the Tensing up is my biggest hurdle to jump. Thanks Again!!
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-12-14, 09:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,132
Posted By Scottrod

Thanks ! With my fat butt, thinking light is...

Thanks ! With my fat butt, thinking light is about all I can do !
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-09-14, 09:03 PM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 648,812
Posted By Scottrod

AWESOME! Keep it up! Great selection in Brews,...

AWESOME! Keep it up! Great selection in Brews, you deserve it!!
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-09-14, 08:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,132
Posted By Scottrod

Need a little advice on riding in loose gravel -sand.

I ride mainly on paved or chip sealed roads and occasionally gravel. I always have problems when I hit a patch of loose gravel or sand. Just looking for some tips on how to handle these surfaces...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-04-12, 12:14 PM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 648,812
Posted By Scottrod

Nice Pics Joelpatrick! Used to go to NO's quite...

Nice Pics Joelpatrick! Used to go to NO's quite a bit on business and I cant agree with you more about Bourbon Street. I tell folks the reason so many people are drunk an bourbon st is because...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-15-12, 10:20 PM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 648,812
Posted By Scottrod

A wonderful camping trip in Southern, Illinois,...

A wonderful camping trip in Southern, Illinois, USA . See pictures through link below:

https://plus.google.com/photos/107641484508983002557/albums/5754434255112476801
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-14-12, 12:03 AM
Replies: 701
Views: 150,225
Posted By Scottrod

Winter has finally come to the midwest...... ...

Winter has finally come to the midwest......
Temps 7 Deg F ( about -13C I think) , Very light and variable winds, clear with beautiful moon out.
What I wore:
Bottoms: Polypro tights, wool socks...
Forum: Touring
11-02-11, 09:13 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,575
Posted By Scottrod

1982 - Joplin, Missouri to Anderson Missouri ( My...

1982 - Joplin, Missouri to Anderson Missouri ( My aunts house 72 miles south ) Took off SW, skirted the east shore of Grand Lake of The Cherokees, and then east into Anderson. 72 miles, three states...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-02-11, 10:16 AM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 648,812
Posted By Scottrod

Sunrise over Souhern Illinois.

Early AM Ride through the local farm land.

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Forum: Touring
10-11-11, 08:02 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 9,272
Posted By Scottrod

Very Nice ! Beautiful area.

Very Nice ! Beautiful area.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-11-11, 07:45 PM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 648,812
Posted By Scottrod

Sunset in farm country.

22 miles through the country side. Caught a half way decent sunset. I love my Magic shine headlamp ( 900 lumens ) and my Planet Bike Turbo Flash Tail light. They enable me to night ride in...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-07-11, 08:02 AM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 648,812
Posted By Scottrod

Question Daybreak in Southern Illinois Farm Country.

Quick loop at day break. Beautiful Fall Morning here in the heartland:

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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-25-11, 06:42 AM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 648,812
Posted By Scottrod

Harvest tme in the Midwest.

22 miles into to town and back through farm country.
It is the begining of harvest time here in the midwest. That time of year when you get to share the road with Combines and 18 wheel trucks...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-12-11, 11:33 AM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 648,812
Posted By Scottrod

Trip to Foundation Park, Centralia, Illinois

Took a HOT trip into town to the city of Centralia, Illinois Foundation Park. 25Mile Round trip but really Hot and Humid and into a stiff south wind homebound. The heat was just about too much for...
Forum: Touring
07-04-11, 11:10 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 9,272
Posted By Scottrod

Short S24O to Washington County IL State Park

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First S24O trip! Paked up the hybrid with Tent and headed out at 5:30 in the evening ( not my idea ! ) and got there pretty late. Great time and a beautiful setting. Will...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-20-11, 12:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 842
Posted By Scottrod

Tall Cool One said it right. If you have a...

Tall Cool One said it right. If you have a family, job, house and all the other fun things middle age guys have to do on a daily basis it is hard enough to find time for a 12 mile ride. I have...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-14-10, 05:45 PM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 648,812
Posted By Scottrod

Just a quick trip through the now empty farm...

Just a quick trip through the now empty farm country of Southern Illinois :


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Forum: Winter Cycling
11-14-10, 05:33 PM
Replies: 701
Views: 150,225
Posted By Scottrod

Wx: Mostly clear, Winds SW @ 5 kts, 41 F. ...

Wx: Mostly clear, Winds SW @ 5 kts, 41 F.

Location: Southern Illinois : Irvington, IL

I wore:
Head:
Head band to keep my dumbo ears warm; Helmet.

Torso:
Cotton T Shirt ( I know...
Forum: Introductions
11-08-10, 10:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 309
Posted By Scottrod

Hello fellow Clydesdale ! You will find...

Hello fellow Clydesdale !

You will find cycling not only good for your heart, but also your mind and soul. Who would think that two wheels and a good path could be so beneficial!

Good...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-01-10, 11:07 PM
Replies: 312
Views: 160,418
Posted By Scottrod

[QUOTE=bigpedaler;4055943] " because any time i...

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" because any time i can get on the bike is good time; i'm never as alive as when i'm on the bike."

"the weight of the many other things in my life just isn't felt in...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-27-10, 09:00 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,551
Posted By Scottrod

I also have a planet bike computer, wired, and it...

I also have a planet bike computer, wired, and it works great. Amazon.com or ebay are best sources. Be very cautious of wireless as I have heard they have quite of bit interference from power lines...
Forum: Introductions
10-26-10, 08:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 235
Posted By Scottrod

Alan & Barbara: Thanks for the nice words...

Alan & Barbara:

Thanks for the nice words and introduction. Yes I do live pretty close to the KATY Trail and riding it is one of my goals within the next 12 months. We are blessed in this area...
Forum: Introductions
10-19-10, 08:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 235
Posted By Scottrod

Hello from South Central Illinois!

I am your typical middle aged fat white guy who " used to ride allott" ..." back in the day....:lol:

I am now trying to make up for treating my body like a garbage dump for the last 20 years so I...
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