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08-26-08, 03:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,476
Posted By aggie_grad

Glad to see another tandem rider in Katy. There...

Glad to see another tandem rider in Katy. There are not many of us. You may have seen me around the area with my 5 year old son and then sometimes with trailer bike with the 6 year old also. We...
Forum: Texas
07-21-08, 06:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 860
Posted By aggie_grad

Weather turned out to be great and apparently...

Weather turned out to be great and apparently 2500 others felt the same. It was a great ride and my son and I had a blast.
Forum: Texas
04-16-08, 01:52 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,372
Posted By aggie_grad

Thats strange since my wife got the text messages...

Thats strange since my wife got the text messages but the rider connect site said I never made it. Glad nobody was using the web to track me.
Forum: Texas
04-01-08, 11:24 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,120
Posted By aggie_grad

The local stews there are well known. I grew up...

The local stews there are well known. I grew up on Hopkins County Stew. The large annual stew competition is held in the exact spot where they served the riders. You will need to come back for the...
Forum: Texas
03-27-08, 09:43 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,120
Posted By aggie_grad

As far as the road conditions, only the first...

As far as the road conditions, only the first 10-12 miles are on the smooth road with the wide shoulder. The rest are on chip seal roads like most of East Texas. They were only really bad 2 or 3...
Forum: Texas
03-27-08, 06:11 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,120
Posted By aggie_grad

You will be fine riding the fixed. Highway 19 is...

You will be fine riding the fixed. Highway 19 is the best cycling road around there. Most riders in the area use it exclusivly as an out-and-back. It is nice and rolling but I would say it is...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-08, 03:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 512
Posted By aggie_grad

I think the price is good. Of course GVH was...

I think the price is good. Of course GVH was just clearing out the last of his for $400 last week, but I ordered his last set. I did not see any other prices even close to this. Can't comment on...
01-01-08, 09:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,500
Posted By aggie_grad

My Grandfather is still riding at 87. He is the...

My Grandfather is still riding at 87. He is the reason I started riding. He is the healthiest of the family. He rides a minimum of 100 miles a week usually divided over 3 rides. It is nice to go...
Forum: Texas
12-18-07, 03:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,188
Posted By aggie_grad

Welcome to the club. I am also located in Katy. ...

Welcome to the club. I am also located in Katy. It's a great place to ride. I sometimes ride with the Bikebarn group. It's usually large so they break it up into 3 groups of 20 or so. Someone...
Forum: Texas
12-03-07, 12:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 624
Posted By aggie_grad

Yes it is enforced. I tried to go from George...

Yes it is enforced. I tried to go from George Bush Park to the zoo through that way. There were two cops sitting on the side of the road enforcing that. I was instructed to use the path along the...
11-14-07, 07:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,956
Posted By aggie_grad

another option

If you have an adjustable stoker stem now you don't need to replace it or the captains steat assembly. I cut down a long seat post and added a road stem. For the bars, I cut down a cheap mountain...
Forum: Texas
11-13-07, 06:36 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,706
Posted By aggie_grad

Here is a piture of our 4 generations that were...

Here is a piture of our 4 generations that were riding. This was definatly a rare oppertunity. I hope to get a chance to do more next year.
...
Forum: Texas
11-12-07, 08:16 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,706
Posted By aggie_grad

We were the tandem pulling the trail-a-bike. I...

We were the tandem pulling the trail-a-bike. I think we were the only ones with that set up. My 4 year old son was on the tandem and the 6 year old daughter was on the trailer bike. Friends of...
Forum: Texas
11-12-07, 07:37 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,706
Posted By aggie_grad

I only did the 27, but that was the hardest 27 I...

I only did the 27, but that was the hardest 27 I ever did. Up to the second rest stop was great going 20-24 with the two kids in tow. I should have known it could not stay this way forever. The...
Forum: Texas
11-06-07, 07:49 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,706
Posted By aggie_grad

I am in for this weekend. I believe I will have...

I am in for this weekend. I believe I will have my 5 and 6 year old with me so I am probably going to cut it off at the 27. I will be easy to spot. I will be the only tandem+trail a bike trying to...
Forum: Texas
10-16-07, 09:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 730
Posted By aggie_grad

most inclusive

http://www.bicycletexas.com/tx_bike_rides.htm
Forum: Texas
10-03-07, 07:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 993
Posted By aggie_grad

If you are refering to the Houston-Austin MS150...

If you are refering to the Houston-Austin MS150 then you better register now. It opened on the 1st and the last I checked it was already 43% full in 2 days. You can register now and find a team...
Forum: Texas
09-28-07, 04:29 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,706
Posted By aggie_grad

Its a nice ride and the festivities and food...

Its a nice ride and the festivities and food afterwards are really better then what is common in the Houston area. It reminds me of the rides I do in East Texas. I rode it last year and plan on...
Forum: Texas
09-26-07, 12:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 972
Posted By aggie_grad

I'm not but my Grandfather is. He never misses...

I'm not but my Grandfather is. He never misses this one. If you see an 88 year old passing you on an orange Serotta, say helo for me.
Forum: Texas
06-26-07, 03:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,013
Posted By aggie_grad

you should be there earlier. They leave out at...

you should be there earlier. They leave out at 7:30. They will start by calling speed groups begining with 22+ average first and then work down the groups from there. If you are new then be sure...
Forum: Texas
06-22-07, 11:03 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,013
Posted By aggie_grad

Yes it is starting at 7:30 from Zube park for the...

Yes it is starting at 7:30 from Zube park for the next few weeks anyway. They let everyone know by website if this changes. It is still a good large group that breaks up into several speeds and...
Forum: Texas
06-12-07, 11:30 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,175
Posted By aggie_grad

This guy did the Sulphur Springs ride as well. ...

This guy did the Sulphur Springs ride as well. He lives in Oklahoma and just gets up early and decides that he wants to go ride somewhere. He was very interesting to talk to. I would hate to see...
06-05-07, 07:31 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,293
Posted By aggie_grad

Kid stoker pedals

Nika,

As far as pedal and shoe options for young children, I can recommend the old type toe-clip pedals. I have attached a picture of the ones I am refering to. These pedals have a little...
Forum: Texas
05-24-07, 05:51 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 11,631
Posted By aggie_grad

Yes, I did it two years ago and the riding is...

Yes, I did it two years ago and the riding is amazing. There is no comparison to the hills. I did the ~40 miles and the hills killed me and my wife on the tandem. The two routes that go north go...
Forum: Texas
05-14-07, 07:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 685
Posted By aggie_grad

I remember some guy at Boones Cycling heading it...

I remember some guy at Boones Cycling heading it up. You might try giving them a call.
03-22-07, 02:08 PM
Replies: 298
Views: 149,262
Posted By aggie_grad

Yes they are fine as seen by their smile on their...

Yes they are fine as seen by their smile on their first ride. The child stoker kits cause you to continue to raise the seat as the kid grows. Hopefully when it get too top heavy they are tall...
Forum: Texas
03-21-07, 06:34 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,585
Posted By aggie_grad

I should be easy to spot. I am probably the only...

I should be easy to spot. I am probably the only one that will look like this.
03-21-07, 06:20 AM
Replies: 298
Views: 149,262
Posted By aggie_grad

Here is ours

This was with my 3 and 4 year old kids. This weekend we plan to ride a charity ride with my dad and granddad so that we have 4 generations at on 40 mile ride (ages 88 to 4). I know I will be the...
Forum: Texas
03-19-07, 01:44 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,585
Posted By aggie_grad

I will see you all there. I have decided to do...

I will see you all there. I have decided to do the 41 mile option while riding with the 4 and 5 year olds. My wife, dad and grandad (87 y/o) will be riding with us. I am sure we will be easy to...
Forum: Texas
03-07-07, 12:28 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,585
Posted By aggie_grad

I will be there. I am meeting my Grandad and Dad...

I will be there. I am meeting my Grandad and Dad for the ride. They are probably just doing the 44 mile route (not bad for a 87 year old). I don't know if I will ride my single or if I ride my...
12-11-06, 08:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 936
Posted By aggie_grad

I started riding with my son on the tandem at 3.5...

I started riding with my son on the tandem at 3.5 years old. My daughter was 4.5 and was not as confident as my son was but she saw him try it once and she also wanted to do it. They both do great...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-07-06, 12:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,961
Posted By aggie_grad

I will second the suggestion for Chapel Hill. It...

I will second the suggestion for Chapel Hill. It is just past Hempstead so not that far. I also live in NW Houston and did the MS150 last year for the first time. I had no issues with the hills in...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-06, 05:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 500
Posted By aggie_grad

So did anyone attempt this ride in the heat...

So did anyone attempt this ride in the heat besides me. My kids did fine but there were more rollers than I ever remember (the trailer makes you notice). I did not talk to any BF members so just...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-06, 04:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 500
Posted By aggie_grad

Cuda, Yes we will be traveling up there this...

Cuda,

Yes we will be traveling up there this weekend. It will be a family ride for us this year. I am just doing the 25 mile route but I will have either the 3 year old or the 4 year old...
06-19-06, 05:52 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 15,671
Posted By aggie_grad

I have had to do the same thing on my tandem due...

I have had to do the same thing on my tandem due to the deep aero wheels (race-lites). It is difficult to find long valve stem tubes that go above 25 mm. I have not had any trouble running them for...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-06, 05:40 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 958
Posted By aggie_grad

My granddad is 86 and still rides his custom road...

My granddad is 86 and still rides his custom road bike every day. If it wasn't for a dog accident he would still be doing his 60+ mile rides. Now he routinely ride 30-40 miles. Over the holiday...
06-03-06, 08:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 500
Posted By aggie_grad

Yes, we did the trailer thing today. One got to...

Yes, we did the trailer thing today. One got to ride one way and the other rode back. It was a very nice 15 miles. I know we could have gone further because none of us were tired; however, the...
06-03-06, 06:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 500
Posted By aggie_grad

First Tandem Ride with Kids

My kids and I took our first ride on the Tandem. I bought the tandem over a year ago knowing this day would come. It went better than I ever imagined. The 3.5 year old son (AKA daredevil) wanted...
Forum: Introductions
04-13-06, 05:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 171
Posted By aggie_grad

Welcome, I'm just down the road in...

Welcome,

I'm just down the road in Copperfield. Terry Hersey Park and the new trail to George Bush Park now allows for a 40 mile loop with dealling with cars. Its the only place safe enough for...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-06, 01:05 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 1,755
Posted By aggie_grad

Cuda, Actually the 80 mile route starts by...

Cuda,

Actually the 80 mile route starts by going on the 37 mile loop and then goes to the 45 mile loop. If you are riding the 45 mile loop then we will be behind you. You may get past by the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-06, 06:25 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 1,755
Posted By aggie_grad

Comatose51, Yea, I am doing the Houston to...

Comatose51,

Yea, I am doing the Houston to Austin ride on the 22nd.

The Mt Vernon ride I was refering to was the Tour de Cypress (see link in first post). It is probably 20 miles further down...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-26-06, 09:39 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 1,755
Posted By aggie_grad

Comatose51, I wouldn't feel too bad about...

Comatose51,

I wouldn't feel too bad about the 9 year old that beat you. She rode the 44 mile last year and past my wife and dad and didn't ever get tired enough to stop talking. She will be a...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-06, 08:35 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 1,755
Posted By aggie_grad

Cuda, I was wearing a red (or maroon)...

Cuda,

I was wearing a red (or maroon) long-sleeve jersey with a green and white helmet. I ride a newer green Tirenno from Performance. If I find any of the pictures of me that were taken, I will...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-06, 08:27 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 1,755
Posted By aggie_grad

There were a couple of tandems that I saw. My...

There were a couple of tandems that I saw. My wife and I rode our individual bikes instead of the tandem. I did the 69 while my wife only did the 22 with some of my family. It turned out to be a...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-06, 01:16 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 1,755
Posted By aggie_grad

Yes I will be doing the Sulphur Springs ride. I...

Yes I will be doing the Sulphur Springs ride. I am signed up to ride the 70 mile route on the tandem with my wife. I may have to ride it alone if she backs out and does the shorter distance with...
Forum: Introductions
07-27-05, 10:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 242
Posted By aggie_grad

Hi, I am Copperfield. My wife and family have...

Hi,
I am Copperfield. My wife and family have been riding for about a year now. Good luck with your commute. I would love to, but just not possible. It's hard enough to get any ride safely from...
07-08-05, 05:54 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,170
Posted By aggie_grad

It really is a nice tandem but the color is a...

It really is a nice tandem but the color is a turnoff for me, but I am biased. I don't own anything orange in my house. We're a family of Aggies. I actually refused to look at a cannondale tandem...
06-16-05, 06:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,119
Posted By aggie_grad

This may sound like a strange sugestion, but I...

This may sound like a strange sugestion, but I did notice it on my bike. My feet are large and the crank arm would barely rub on the inside of my shoe on every revolution. It would just barely rub...
06-02-05, 05:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,843
Posted By aggie_grad

My wife and I are planning a trip to Tennesee...

My wife and I are planning a trip to Tennesee this summer and we were planning to bring our tandem. We are new to tandeming also but have really enjoyed it. We will be staying with friends in...
05-09-05, 06:21 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,947
Posted By aggie_grad

Where in Northwest Houston do you find safe to...

Where in Northwest Houston do you find safe to ride with your kids. I live in the same place (Copperfield) and ride with my wife and kids. I have a 2 year old and a 3.5 year old who usually come...
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