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Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-09, 05:04 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,964
Posted By FlyingAnchor

Get her a recumbent bike and that will take all...

Get her a recumbent bike and that will take all the sexy out of the equation. :)
Forum: Commuting
02-03-09, 11:41 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,986
Posted By FlyingAnchor

My Agio works well in traffic and it is big...

My Agio works well in traffic and it is big enough to garner attention. I don't see me ever going back to a df bike as the wrist, back, neck pain is a non event on the bent. I'm thinking of a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-06-08, 09:21 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,751
Posted By FlyingAnchor

On my commute I only have gotten good yells or...

On my commute I only have gotten good yells or waves, no tards here. :) I even get waves from the motorists when I am a little slow through the intersection. (only have three)

Steven
Forum: Recumbent
08-29-08, 10:01 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,543
Posted By FlyingAnchor

My hill home is about 7-9 % and I never make it...

My hill home is about 7-9 % and I never make it up it, so stopping and starting has become easier as time goes on. :)

Gearing down as mentioned above is the key.

Steven
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-16-08, 12:13 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 5,766
Posted By FlyingAnchor

Depends on where I am riding, the hwy (101) has a...

Depends on where I am riding, the hwy (101) has a speed limit of 65 mph, no way am I riding like that. The city streets are a different matter, especially when I am making a left hand turn, then I...
Forum: Commuting
08-14-08, 12:58 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,026
Posted By FlyingAnchor

Well to be accurate, it begins in Humboldt...

Well to be accurate, it begins in Humboldt County. :) Anything south of San Francisco is really Mexico, check the original land maps.

:lol:


Steven

Oh, I like riding up here...
Forum: Commuting
08-09-08, 09:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 754
Posted By FlyingAnchor

So, did we answer the question that if we build...

So, did we answer the question that if we build them they will come? :) I was actually thinking huge, like maybe increase the bikable areas by maybe a 1,000 percent. Take some roads out of use...
Forum: Commuting
08-09-08, 12:28 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 754
Posted By FlyingAnchor

I'm not saying that we should pave all green...

I'm not saying that we should pave all green spaces, but if we paved some of the abundant green spaces it would get more people out of their cars and on a bike.

My commute is 7 miles one way or 20...
Forum: Commuting
08-08-08, 07:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 754
Posted By FlyingAnchor

If you build it, they will come.

I don't want a debate about bike paths vs road but this is related as you will see.

Remember the movie "Field of Dream"? The whole premise was if you build the field the people will come.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-02-08, 11:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,055
Posted By FlyingAnchor

Today I was helping someone move to a new house. ...

Today I was helping someone move to a new house. This kid about 12/3 was riding his dirt/bmx style bike the wrong way approaching a left hand curve for him. He was in the wrong lane and a car was...
Forum: Touring
07-28-08, 09:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,276
Posted By FlyingAnchor

I can tell you why I did abort my T/A tour this...

I can tell you why I did abort my T/A tour this year.

I borrowed a Hase trike tandem with trailer and the gears were just to high and I was slower than I needed to be. After knee pain during...
Forum: Touring
07-21-08, 11:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 682
Posted By FlyingAnchor

That means you will be taking hwy 36 unless you...

That means you will be taking hwy 36 unless you are on logging roads and it is even more knarley than 299. The sight lines on 36 are worse than 299 and when I was doing construction a lot of the...
Forum: Touring
07-17-08, 10:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 682
Posted By FlyingAnchor

o2ripper: Are you planning on riding hwy 299...

o2ripper:

Are you planning on riding hwy 299 east from hwy 101? If you are coming south and then heading east you will miss Eureka by about 12/14. Hwy 299 is a challenge with big hills and...
Forum: Commuting
07-17-08, 09:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 837
Posted By FlyingAnchor

After getting bent all other bikes are broken. ...

After getting bent all other bikes are broken. :)

Don't forget to try a nice Bacchetta Bent bike. Mostly just have fun. ;-)

Steven
Forum: Touring
07-16-08, 12:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 653
Posted By FlyingAnchor

I lived in Spain for three years sometime back. ...

I lived in Spain for three years sometime back. If I ever went back I would not hesitate to go see the Alhambra in Granada and withen riding distance to it is Ronda, a little town with a huge bridge...
Forum: Commuting
07-11-08, 09:12 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 47,056
Posted By FlyingAnchor

I wouldn't wash oily/greasy rags in the washing...

I wouldn't wash oily/greasy rags in the washing machine and then dry them in a dryer. Simply put, they could cause a fire. Usually it takes a good amount of this to cause a fire but I am not sure...
Forum: Commuting
06-08-08, 11:54 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,773
Posted By FlyingAnchor

I love this interservice bickering. NOT. ...

I love this interservice bickering. NOT.

All services have good things about them and this bickering does nothing to help. I'm retired Navy and I have to admit that the Marines are top dog...
Forum: Touring
06-05-08, 10:05 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 292
Posted By FlyingAnchor

Bent to cross.

I am leaving in less than a week on my 4,200 mile tour and if you are interested you can check me out. :)

http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/MandolinPlayer

If you look at it you will find I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-25-08, 12:26 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,191
Posted By FlyingAnchor

Bill could carry Hillary on that thing. Just...

Bill could carry Hillary on that thing. Just sayin...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-25-08, 12:21 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,119
Posted By FlyingAnchor

72 to 93 USN Been all over the world and...

72 to 93 USN

Been all over the world and would like to see some of the places again.

Boot camp San Diego
Lakehurst NJ school
Guam
USS Hancock CVA 19
Moffett Field VP 46
Civilian
Forum: Touring
05-25-08, 12:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,198
Posted By FlyingAnchor

Just think of all the things you can use to make...

Just think of all the things you can use to make these. Denim, inner tube, old worn out tire (bike) plastic water bottle, the list is endless, well almost. :)

By the way, nice looking flaps. ...
Forum: Commuting
05-18-08, 12:08 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,477
Posted By FlyingAnchor

I have only had friendly honks while riding, of...

I have only had friendly honks while riding, of course my riding is almost all on the freeway and I have a lot of room.

My last mile or so is in town and it is early enough that the other...
Forum: Commuting
05-12-08, 06:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 990
Posted By FlyingAnchor

Don't do what I did after I bought a new Rack...

Don't do what I did after I bought a new Rack and Pannier set for my bike.

I went into class and announced to the students that they should see my new $300,00 Rack and panniers.

Before I got...
Forum: Commuting
05-06-08, 08:32 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 9,674
Posted By FlyingAnchor

They have more to lose than you do being senior...

They have more to lose than you do being senior to you. If you choose to go the make a noise route they will end up looking bad before their supervisors.

Of course trying to solve it one on one...
Forum: Commuting
04-30-08, 07:59 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,773
Posted By FlyingAnchor

I saw a roadside memorial for a local politician...

I saw a roadside memorial for a local politician that was killed in a head on that was not his fault. Paint and flare markers all over the road, funny thing is, he was well respected all over the...
Forum: Commuting
04-27-08, 10:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 994
Posted By FlyingAnchor

Chenry beat me to it. Check out my avatar, I...

Chenry beat me to it. Check out my avatar, I ride a Bacchetta Agio and I never have back, wrist, neck or shoulder problems. I have only been on one for a year or so and I am sold on them, of...
Forum: Commuting
04-27-08, 10:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,758
Posted By FlyingAnchor

Not having a shower is a pain at times, our...

Not having a shower is a pain at times, our bathrooms have no hot water so what I do is take a towel into the kitchen and use that warm water. Then I take it into the bathroom and wipe down and use...
Forum: Recumbent
04-25-08, 08:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,434
Posted By FlyingAnchor

I have thought of a bent bike/trike tandem with...

I have thought of a bent bike/trike tandem with the front and back offset by just six or eight inches. Only a thought but the back rider could see farther ahead this way.

Steven
Forum: Touring
04-22-08, 09:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,176
Posted By FlyingAnchor

Katty: You can also check out...

Katty:

You can also check out Crazyguyonabike.com and see what they have to say. Wonderfur journals and they also have people looking for riding mates.

Steven
Forum: Commuting
04-18-08, 06:15 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 14,689
Posted By FlyingAnchor

Come on now, I have been looking for some used...

Come on now, I have been looking for some used shorts for awhile. :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-08, 06:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,033
Posted By FlyingAnchor

If you see my thread My Good Son you will read...

If you see my thread My Good Son you will read where he wants to go with me on my ride across America. He is more ready than I am at this time. :) LOL

And I do get sappy with him at times, I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-08, 09:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,033
Posted By FlyingAnchor

My Bratty Son

Well, today as we were heading home and just as we got on the freeway (on bike) he yells out, "hey dad, let's race home". We were about six miles from the truck and I thought I could beat this 14...
Forum: Commuting
04-17-08, 07:24 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 14,689
Posted By FlyingAnchor

Hey, I've been looking for some used biking...

Hey, I've been looking for some used biking shorts, anyone know where I can get some?

:)
Forum: Commuting
04-15-08, 08:51 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,941
Posted By FlyingAnchor

One suggestion and maybe you can clear up a story...

One suggestion and maybe you can clear up a story I have heard in the meantime.

I have heard that las Vegas is really good for Pawn Shops because people come there to gamble and loose everything,...
Forum: Commuting
04-15-08, 08:42 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,967
Posted By FlyingAnchor

During the ride home today (finally did the whole...

During the ride home today (finally did the whole 20 miles) he kept lagging behind and I had to wait or peddle slower. Anyway as we got to the last hill that varies from 7 to 9 percent he was able...
Forum: Commuting
04-14-08, 09:30 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,967
Posted By FlyingAnchor

My sons current bike is, I think, a Votive,...

My sons current bike is, I think, a Votive, pretty basic all around bike. We were in a fairly local bike shop and were looking at A Cannondale commuter for about 500 bucks today. I may make him...
Forum: Commuting
04-13-08, 09:21 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,967
Posted By FlyingAnchor

Thanks, I do have a good son, I'd use better...

Thanks, I do have a good son, I'd use better adjectives but you all may think I am maudlin. :)

He likes his costco bike and I may talk him into riding the Torelli road bike after I convert it to...
Forum: Commuting
04-13-08, 05:55 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,967
Posted By FlyingAnchor

My Good Son.

I have been commuting for awhile and last week I asked my 14 year old son if he would want to ride along with me to school. I felt I needed to scout the ride for awhile because most of it is along a...
Forum: Touring
03-30-08, 04:56 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,180
Posted By FlyingAnchor

Reading your accounts has helped me make up my...

Reading your accounts has helped me make up my mind to use the Hennessey Hammock on my coast to coast bike tour. I figure if I really can't find a tree I can always sleep on the ground, and I know...
Forum: Touring
03-29-08, 02:08 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 5,585
Posted By FlyingAnchor

Teacher at a private school, retired Navy, wife...

Teacher at a private school, retired Navy, wife works as a drafter drafting retaining walls.

I like having the summer months off and this year I get to fulfill a dream of biking from Florida to...
Forum: Commuting
03-28-08, 10:08 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,570
Posted By FlyingAnchor

I'm angry just hearing about this! I've made up...

I'm angry just hearing about this! I've made up my mind that if a dog bites me along my commute it will die. Maybe not today or tomorrow but die they shall.

Sounds harsh but in my neck of the...
Forum: Commuting
03-25-08, 11:23 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 13,577
Posted By FlyingAnchor

I've been kind of looking for the same thing, so...

I've been kind of looking for the same thing, so I will be paying attention to this thread. My bent Agio needs a double stand with the faring, double mirrors and bar-end shifters and all.
...
Forum: Commuting
03-21-08, 05:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,633
Posted By FlyingAnchor

I hit a bump and gave myself a slow pinchflat and...

I hit a bump and gave myself a slow pinchflat and didn't know it until the next morning. I also had two broken spokes, so I left the bike home and picked up two more spokes today only to find out I...
Forum: Commuting
03-20-08, 08:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,255
Posted By FlyingAnchor

Tom, Your wife is a saint, Just sayin. :) ...

Tom, Your wife is a saint, Just sayin. :)

I puked in a street in Japan once.
Forum: Touring
03-15-08, 03:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 605
Posted By FlyingAnchor

http://bentrideronline.com/ I just went...

http://bentrideronline.com/

I just went there and they are having a little trouble with something and I can't seem to load it all.

Steven
Forum: Touring
03-15-08, 03:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 605
Posted By FlyingAnchor

If you are really considering a Bent bike you can...

If you are really considering a Bent bike you can try Bentriders online or BROL. They talk about this stuff all the time. But...... Bent bikes can be had but you will probibly need right at or...
Forum: Touring
03-09-08, 11:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,132
Posted By FlyingAnchor

I just checked and Jacksonville Florida has a USO...

I just checked and Jacksonville Florida has a USO that is available for active duty and veterans. I have spent to many nights in airports and will use the USO if possible. Nowadays with increased...
Forum: Commuting
03-06-08, 08:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 682
Posted By FlyingAnchor

No other option unless I want to go over...

No other option unless I want to go over mountains and valleys being pulled by a six wheel drive. :)

I live on HWY 101 in Northern Calif. I feel safe except where the construction is taking place...
Forum: Commuting
03-05-08, 08:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 682
Posted By FlyingAnchor

A funny thing happened to me on the way to work.

My commute is about 15 miles round trip (soon to go to about 44) on hwy/fwy 101. Today I was riding along and caltrans had a lane closure and the entire shoulder was blocked in various places with...
Forum: Commuting
03-02-08, 03:22 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,148
Posted By FlyingAnchor

There is a lot to be said for not getting someone...

There is a lot to be said for not getting someone else involved and taking care of business yourself.

I have not had reason to "Take care of things" yet but I hope I have what it takes to do so....
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