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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-02-20, 04:21 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,632
Posted By jim10040

Weight training, to get the upper body working,...

Weight training, to get the upper body working, yeah. Stretching? Yoga? UGH! Yeah, that's me, too. And it's not that fun when I'm doing the deep knee bends into a squat, and getting up I hear the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-02-20, 04:06 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,829
Posted By jim10040

Oh, yes! Once I'm actually on two wheels, I'm...

Oh, yes! Once I'm actually on two wheels, I'm going! But, it's sure easy to make excuse after excuse to NOT...and I always know I have a great time once I'm out there.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-01-18, 05:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,112
Posted By jim10040

Selling a Parts Bike - Whole Bike or Parts Only?

I have a Univega Gran Turismo that has recently had a very hard life (never EVER going to let ANYBODY borrow a bike AGAIN), but the drive train is still good. So, since the bike is a bit too big for...
Forum: Texas
09-22-17, 04:38 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,019
Posted By jim10040

Wheelbrothers website

Way back last year when I was supposed to plan my vacation time from work for the year, I read about the Fort Davis ride last week. Training did NOT go the way I planned, so I checked out...
Forum: Texas
01-27-17, 02:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,459
Posted By jim10040

Reading in 2017

Also, if reading this in 2017, do NOT trust Google Maps Bicycling suggestions 100%. They are very good, but there are many "bike safe" routes that follow narrow or faster roads where cars are NOT...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-01-14, 05:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,426
Posted By jim10040

That Alan Lim Portables book looks pretty good,...

That Alan Lim Portables book looks pretty good, especially if the recipes are as simple as it seems. I'm looking for a home made replacement for the Pemmican bricks I used to take with me on...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
02-28-14, 10:04 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,426
Posted By jim10040

Food on the Road? DIY Calories?

How do I find recipe lists for the calories needed on a long ride? There are plenty of recipes for fruit/nut bars, but they seem to concentrate on low calorie content. Any ideas for what would be...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-05-13, 02:23 PM
Replies: 2,583
Views: 382,856
Posted By jim10040

Don't forget, you can still get a cheap blinky...

Don't forget, you can still get a cheap blinky light for the back and a small light for the front, they will help with riding at the edge of daylight. More to be seen than to see. Any more than that,...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-05-13, 01:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,280
Posted By jim10040

Your wife loves you very much! :thumb:

Your wife loves you very much! :thumb:
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-27-12, 08:00 PM
Replies: 7
Hhh
Views: 493
Posted By jim10040

I've tried the 50 mile route 3 times, made it...

I've tried the 50 mile route 3 times, made it twice. Last year it was just Hot. anyway, I could have made 100k this summer, but got nervous about my own endurance. This winter, I'll keep up my...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-03-12, 08:16 AM
Replies: 253
Views: 7,181
Posted By jim10040

I'm going to say only 100 because I really don't...

I'm going to say only 100 because I really don't have any idea.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-11, 08:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 976
Posted By jim10040

This bike's front wheel has the washers with a...

This bike's front wheel has the washers with a right-angle tab that locks into a notch cut in the fork. I hadn't seen that in years....sort of pre-lawyer-lips lawyer fingers I guess. I need to post...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-11, 05:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 976
Posted By jim10040

Learning as I go along....just did a search on...

Learning as I go along....just did a search on ebay for Bicycle Wing Nut....plenty of stuff available...now I just gotta measure these things.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-11, 05:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 976
Posted By jim10040

Raleigh Rapide Mixte Needs Wingnuts or Keep Nuts?

I believe this bike has been garaged for decades, pics coming, but it's got nuts holding the wheels on. I put on my old ten-speed of maybe the same vintage some wide spinner/wingnuts way back...
Forum: Texas Regional Rides and Events
06-04-11, 03:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 931
Posted By jim10040

Tour d'Italia Here I Come!

June 18th! I'll be going down there right after getting off work early on Friday. I hope it's not too hot like lately. This one is my favorite ride, I hope they have Pickle Juice again.
Forum: Texas
03-30-11, 07:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 738
Posted By jim10040

I'm doing it also...#3202 IIRC...If I have the...

I'm doing it also...#3202 IIRC...If I have the energy afterwards, I'll be riding back home near Mesquite...using the new Santa Fe trail ;) If I can find it again.
Forum: Texas
03-02-11, 04:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 820
Posted By jim10040

hmm...motivation to "Get Out the Vote." For which...

hmm...motivation to "Get Out the Vote." For which Texans tend to be really lousy. Anyway, I'm registered in Dallas...I'm In if I see anything around here. Voting FOR, by the way...I'd love to be able...
Forum: Texas
02-25-11, 01:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 836
Posted By jim10040

I can't do the ride, but if the map is available...

I can't do the ride, but if the map is available somewhere, I'd like to give it a shot...Maypearl is a nice part of this region of Texas.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-12-11, 01:28 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,798
Posted By jim10040

I forgot to say...I'll only wave if I'm not busy,...

I forgot to say...I'll only wave if I'm not busy, puffing up a hill, bombing down a hill, tired....If I'm "strolling" along and have the time...yeah, generally but far from always. Nod more often,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-12-11, 12:41 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,798
Posted By jim10040

Yeah, it's random. About the only time I see...

Yeah, it's random. About the only time I see greeting as common is on mountain bike trails. That's probably because I'm passing somebody or they're passing me. On single track, why not a quick "Good...
Forum: Texas
02-04-11, 09:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 701
Posted By jim10040

Super Bowl Ride to Deep Ellum

Man, I hope this weather straightens up FAST! I doubt it will, though. The GDB website is showing the cancellations so far...Dang It!
Forum: Texas
01-08-11, 05:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 770
Posted By jim10040

Fort Worth to Dallas?

Anybody got ideas on a decent route from Fort Worth to Dallas? I'd like to stay off really busy roads, but I don't mind taking a lane now and then. Would like to find a route that's relatively safe,...
Forum: Texas
12-24-10, 07:37 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,254
Posted By jim10040

Dallas is getting better, seems to me. There are...

Dallas is getting better, seems to me. There are MUP trails coming in, and there are still the bike routes all over. - I wouldn't want to go car free, but in many neighborhoods it's fairly easy. Good...
Forum: Texas
12-10-10, 12:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 822
Posted By jim10040

Crashed and got injured at LB Houston! I didn't...

Crashed and got injured at LB Houston! I didn't know you could do that, he must have been pushing really hard! Ok, I'll be nicer. Glad to see more politicos using our facilities! Maybe they'll be...
Forum: Texas
12-04-10, 08:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 986
Posted By jim10040

Here's a link -...

Here's a link - http://friendsofsantafetrail.org/directions.php
The way it sort of dead-ends at Willow & Hill is a little disappointing, but it's only a few blocks to Fair Park and to Deep Ellum.
I...
Forum: Texas
12-02-10, 04:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 986
Posted By jim10040

Dallas - Santa Fe Trail is Open!

It's now possible to ride all the way from Hillcrest&Alpha to Willow & Hill without getting on a street! Anybody want to do a group ride, to explore things East Dallas? Sundays, Mondays & Tuesdays...
Forum: Texas
12-02-10, 04:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 949
Posted By jim10040

If Sunday night is possible, I'd be in, too.

If Sunday night is possible, I'd be in, too.
Forum: Texas
11-04-10, 10:59 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 5,176
Posted By jim10040

still interested...whenever

still interested...whenever
Forum: Texas
11-03-10, 07:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,420
Posted By jim10040

Don Johle's Bike World has Saturday morning...

Don Johle's Bike World has Saturday morning rides. Look on the web for notices that say No Drop. Those are the ones I like. Nearly all the bike clubs and shops have no drop rides on Saturdays....
Forum: Texas
10-05-10, 03:29 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 5,176
Posted By jim10040

Still very interested....whenever it happens.

Still very interested....whenever it happens.
Forum: Texas
10-05-10, 03:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 693
Posted By jim10040

mapmyride.com comes up with some stuff in the...

mapmyride.com comes up with some stuff in the Helotes area. Might want to look at that.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-03-10, 07:22 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 5,747
Posted By jim10040

Used to do it all the time. Now I weigh 60 pounds...

Used to do it all the time. Now I weigh 60 pounds more than I did, and when I'm tired, I just go to a smaller gear and spin. Standing and mashing is for when you have plenty of energy for the whole...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-10, 07:11 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,024
Posted By jim10040

I like the Egg Beaters, but with road shoes, my...

I like the Egg Beaters, but with road shoes, my feet rotate too much side to side...I like a more solid platform. They work great with the MTB shoes, though.
Forum: Texas
10-03-10, 06:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,228
Posted By jim10040

I've only been to the Park Cities shop, I highly...

I've only been to the Park Cities shop, I highly recommend it. Good knowledge in the group, very helpful people.
Forum: Texas
10-02-10, 01:11 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,803
Posted By jim10040

That trail is great for getting from one place to...

That trail is great for getting from one place to another, but people ride their bikes up and down the thing way too fast for the traffic volume. As far as I'm concerned, it's just too short for a...
Forum: Texas
10-02-10, 11:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,228
Posted By jim10040

According to the Bicycles Plus site, they're...

According to the Bicycles Plus site, they're carrying them. I like the shop, good people, don't know the bikes. -- http://bicyclesplustx.net/site-news/bmc-coming-to-bicycles-plus/
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-10, 08:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 770
Posted By jim10040

I reckon for the price range, fit is more...

I reckon for the price range, fit is more important than component quality, because you can upgrade later when you want. With that in mind, ride everything you can get your hands on, and keep what...
Forum: Texas
09-06-10, 07:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,358
Posted By jim10040

The Texas Motor Speedway has this huge loop...

The Texas Motor Speedway has this huge loop around it, Victory Circle, that riders over that way used to do. Not sure if it's still available. Since it's a big loop, might be perfect for a DIYTT.
Forum: Texas
09-06-10, 06:19 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 5,176
Posted By jim10040

I'm in, too.

I'm in, too.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-10, 03:03 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,528
Posted By jim10040

Patch if it's a little pin (or thorn or nail)...

Patch if it's a little pin (or thorn or nail) hole, replace if it's a cut.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-10, 02:56 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,165
Posted By jim10040

We rented a tandem once. I liked it, but she...

We rented a tandem once. I liked it, but she didn't, didn't like being able to do her own thing. Even though with a tandem she can go a lot farther than on individual bikes. So on group rides, she'll...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-13-10, 12:00 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,195
Posted By jim10040

100 oz Camelbak for me. On really long rides,...

100 oz Camelbak for me. On really long rides, I'll add my 35 oz with gatorade. I fill it halfway with water the night before, arranged in the freezer so the cap & tube don't freeze shut (that's the...
Forum: Texas
06-10-10, 04:54 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 5,176
Posted By jim10040

I'm in, too. I think the back could use more...

I'm in, too. I think the back could use more stuff on it, but it's really good as is.
Forum: Texas
04-20-10, 01:46 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 5,176
Posted By jim10040

I'm In, Too!

I'm In, Too!
Forum: Texas
04-07-10, 01:05 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,569
Posted By jim10040

"shoulder of a highway that never gets smoothed...

"shoulder of a highway that never gets smoothed out by traffic." Hear, hear! I decided this weekend that I'm going, dunno how far. As far as the lungs will carry me!
Forum: Texas
03-19-10, 12:59 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 437
Posted By jim10040

Cool Spring Fever in Sulphur Springs, 3/20?

I'm going, will be heading there tonight after work. Anybody else?
Forum: Texas
02-22-10, 09:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,106
Posted By jim10040

'Cuda's house works for me, too! He just painted...

'Cuda's house works for me, too! He just painted and replaced doors and stuff. Actually, anywhere is good for me as long as it's on the weekend.
Forum: Texas
12-04-09, 06:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,075
Posted By jim10040

Been a long time since I did this sort of group...

Been a long time since I did this sort of group ride, wouldn't be bad for a restart. Wondering where my cold weather gear is!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-03-09, 10:56 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 6,749
Posted By jim10040

About 240 or so, and about 5'10-11" And I do...

About 240 or so, and about 5'10-11"
And I do climb, as much as one does climb in Dallas.
Note my sig.
Forum: Texas
10-30-09, 06:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 880
Posted By jim10040

If they're riding around in downtown Dallas on a...

If they're riding around in downtown Dallas on a Friday evening, there's no traffic to block anyway. Also according to that video, ain't so much riding, too! Last I heard about a Dallas Critical Mass...
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