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09-25-23, 05:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 998
Posted By Tycho Brahe

There is no way around it. The issue northbound...

There is no way around it. The issue northbound is the poor condition of the shoulder and the issue southbound are the parked cars. If it is not a beach day (nice weekend), you should be fine heading...
08-18-23, 02:48 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,970
Posted By Tycho Brahe

Best of luck. I would not do the ride in August...

Best of luck. I would not do the ride in August due to heat and because of the summer visitors to Big Bear. Otherwise, it is a nice ride. The rumble strips at the start are annoying, but disappear...
08-15-23, 12:07 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,970
Posted By Tycho Brahe

You don't. There are campgrounds along the way...

You don't. There are campgrounds along the way and you might be able to get water. There is Jenks Lake Road parallel to the 38 for a bit which has more campgrounds.

There is a store just as you...
07-25-23, 02:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 658
Posted By Tycho Brahe

I've been up to the sign a few times ...

I've been up to the sign a few times https://www.strava.com/activities/1981213693

The exit road at the end is my favorite way.
07-25-23, 01:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 658
Posted By Tycho Brahe

It is easy to avoid Ledgewood, so I am going to...

It is easy to avoid Ledgewood, so I am going to avoid it. :) The dirt road on Linforth has a nice view. The "parallel" road Durand Dr to the traffic circle is also nice. My favorite way is still...
07-23-23, 02:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 658
Posted By Tycho Brahe

Beachwood, then Ledgewood is the worst way to go...

Beachwood, then Ledgewood is the worst way to go IMHO. All the tourist cars take those roads as well as the locals, Ledgewood is steep and has bad pavement on the right hand side when going up,...
07-03-23, 09:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,124
Posted By Tycho Brahe

Yeah, no.

Yeah, no.
04-05-23, 09:09 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,166
Posted By Tycho Brahe

One day, my Garmin wearable asked me if I wanted...

One day, my Garmin wearable asked me if I wanted to connect with the Varia. Sure, why not. Quickly disabled it since while it might be easy to ignore on a head unit, it is way more difficult when on...
04-04-23, 05:21 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,166
Posted By Tycho Brahe

The options for audio notifications are:...

The options for audio notifications are: single-tone, multi-tone, or off. Do not remember the steps, but it takes several clicks on my Garmin unit.

If you ride with your display off (I only have...
04-04-23, 10:31 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,166
Posted By Tycho Brahe

In general, I do not use the Varia to alert me...

In general, I do not use the Varia to alert me when cars are coming. Instead, I will use the Varia when I want to see if there is a car. I will tune it out the other times unless it is quiet.
04-03-23, 12:18 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,166
Posted By Tycho Brahe

ooga-booga might have purchased his after hearing...

ooga-booga might have purchased his after hearing mine chirp during rides :D

I believe the Varia is useless in trafficked environments. It would be so noisy that you will mentally shut it out. The...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-23, 11:44 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,168
Posted By Tycho Brahe

I will do a check of the insides, but not sure...

I will do a check of the insides, but not sure about "gloved hands". You mean full-fingered gloves? I very rarely use those.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-23, 06:26 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,051
Posted By Tycho Brahe

Tile network is too small for it too work...

Tile network is too small for it too work effectively. I have one in my car, parked on a city street. Rarely registers a hit.
03-21-23, 06:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,195
Posted By Tycho Brahe

ooga-booga took me up some road without telling...

ooga-booga took me up some road without telling me about it first. Assuming he did it on purpose.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-06-23, 12:40 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,665
Posted By Tycho Brahe

I have been training with the FIRST: Run Less,...

I have been training with the FIRST: Run Less, Run Faster method. Reading the book, but there are sites as well. You only run three times a week (speed intervals, tempo, long run) and then do other...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-25-23, 04:45 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,665
Posted By Tycho Brahe

Uber XL? Been there, done that, quite a few...

Uber XL? Been there, done that, quite a few times. Worst part is when I break down in places with no cell service and/or no cars allowed. Thankfully, since those in the mountains, I got to coast down...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-24-23, 03:06 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,665
Posted By Tycho Brahe

Currently following a marathon method that...

Currently following a marathon method that encourages doing other cardio activities twice a week, so that I do not fully give up cycling. My rides go overboard for the training (I like to climb, flat...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-24-23, 01:56 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,665
Posted By Tycho Brahe

Anyone shift from cycling to running?

I know that is pretty much the opposite: people switching to cycling as a low-impact sport.

Got tired of riding solo for too many years. Too many hours in the saddle, sometimes in great scenery,...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-22, 12:10 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 1,943
Posted By Tycho Brahe

Elevation gain without total distance is not a...

Elevation gain without total distance is not a complete metric.

I maintained my average of over 100ft gained per mile. All road cycling, no gravel/mountain bike. Overall stats lower this year...
10-25-22, 04:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,191
Posted By Tycho Brahe

Point Dume is one of my preferred spots as well....

Point Dume is one of my preferred spots as well. Even on a hot summer weekend day, I have no issues finding parking if getting there before 9am. I like the spot because the bathroom has a changing...
09-19-22, 05:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 964
Posted By Tycho Brahe

From a friend:

From a friend:
Forum: Road Cycling
07-22-22, 10:14 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,399
Posted By Tycho Brahe

I haven't read the replies, so perhaps it has...

I haven't read the replies, so perhaps it has been addressed, but the lack of axis labels on a graph and switching between light/heavy and old/new (still do not know which is which) drove my crazy
06-08-22, 03:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,123
Posted By Tycho Brahe

And now Nate Loyal charges $300. No issues...

And now Nate Loyal charges $300.

No issues with him charging those prices, just wish there was a shop still doing simple bike fits. Everyone wants $200+ for super-complex fits.
04-03-22, 07:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,412
Posted By Tycho Brahe

Phil Gaimon first broke the everesting record on...

Phil Gaimon first broke the everesting record on Mountain Gate Rd off of Sepulvada: https://www.strava.com/activities/3437284857

He tried to get it back on Trancas Canyon:...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-22, 11:53 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 11,906
Posted By Tycho Brahe

I am not a weight weenie, I ride around with a...

I am not a weight weenie, I ride around with a half pound bluetooth speaker when solo, but what always interested me more about latex and now TPU is the reduction of my saddle bag. Would love to make...
02-15-22, 11:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,514
Posted By Tycho Brahe

I've been living off of Franklin for years now....

I've been living off of Franklin for years now. The lane is not big, the traffic can be bad (but slow), but I have never seen aggressive drivers or a single person honk. Even I avoid Los Feliz Blvd....
02-11-22, 04:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,514
Posted By Tycho Brahe

It should be a hot one tomorrow. I only road...

It should be a hot one tomorrow. I only road bike, so cannot comment on mountain bike trails. They tend to be exposed and hot, but you should be fine for only two hours in the morning.

I also...
01-15-22, 08:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,276
Posted By Tycho Brahe

Yup, LA Tourist Race. It's an insane event, lots...

Yup, LA Tourist Race. It's an insane event, lots of mileage and climbing. Route is not given to participants ahead of time.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-03-22, 09:22 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,674
Posted By Tycho Brahe

Distance does not interest me. Elev Gain:...

Distance does not interest me.

Elev Gain: 553,652 feet
Distance: 5,111.5 miles

Flat miles are boring. All road, never used a trainer in my life.

Also ran over 200 miles (mostly flat, haha)
12-30-21, 04:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,818
Posted By Tycho Brahe

ooga-booga definitely knows his way around PV ...

ooga-booga definitely knows his way around PV

Found this segment on Strava: https://www.strava.com/segments/11246771?
12-14-21, 03:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,935
Posted By Tycho Brahe

Cannot blame them. It appears that they were...

Cannot blame them. It appears that they were primarily concerned with the health of the rider. Looks like they also gave no thought that the motorbike rider would just take off. I also would assume...
11-10-21, 02:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,445
Posted By Tycho Brahe

I have not found a park with bathrooms by GMR. I...

I have not found a park with bathrooms by GMR. I also found that equestrian center closed a month or two ago. The approach is gravel and the water in the fountain tastes bad (lack of use I guess).
Forum: Road Cycling
11-05-21, 04:09 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,927
Posted By Tycho Brahe

Somewhat for me! I do not have the mental...

Somewhat for me! I do not have the mental fortitude for flat miles. I can always pedal less, nothing is forcing me to go faster. I will try to go fast for a bit, but then I forget I want to go fast....
Forum: Road Cycling
11-05-21, 02:31 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,927
Posted By Tycho Brahe

I just think that those are just his cycling...

I just think that those are just his cycling miles. You also need to factor in his runs. That's a lot of time.

Most triathletes do flat miles, which does not interest me. I will always make fun of...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-21, 11:31 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,148
Posted By Tycho Brahe

Backcountry/Competitive Cyclist (same store as...

Backcountry/Competitive Cyclist (same store as mstateglfr pointed out) is not reputable? Perhaps the biggest retailer in the US. Bike Closet is also well known and legit.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-29-21, 03:33 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,097
Posted By Tycho Brahe

The link above,...

The link above, https://arcane-brook-43772.herokuapp.com/detail-frame?clang=en&variant=Roadmachine%20ONE&platform=Roadmachine%20ONE#top , is from BMC's website, under their Bike Archive...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-29-21, 02:16 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,097
Posted By Tycho Brahe

The BMC branding is a bit confusing. They have...

The BMC branding is a bit confusing. They have both a Roadmachine 01 ONE and Roadmachine ONE. Is 01 ONE redundant? Nope, different bike. The 01 level is the top of the line.

Best link I can find...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-28-21, 01:42 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,097
Posted By Tycho Brahe

I guess the bigger question is how can I rent a...

I guess the bigger question is how can I rent a bike for multiple days and convince the girlfriend that she has to vacation without me while I do the West Maui Loop? :foo::winter:
Forum: Road Cycling
10-28-21, 10:55 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,097
Posted By Tycho Brahe

Sorry if that part was confusing. Was more...

Sorry if that part was confusing. Was more interested in the bike and not the rental periods, so I did not elaborate.

The places that rent per 24 hour cycles are also open later, so I can rent...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-28-21, 09:47 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,097
Posted By Tycho Brahe

I know I have the legs, but it is the altitude...

I know I have the legs, but it is the altitude and weather are the worrying parts. Rain? What's that? Oynx Peak is the highest we can get, and I will do in once/twice before leaving. Would love to do...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-21, 10:38 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,097
Posted By Tycho Brahe

Which rental bike should I choose?

Going to Maui basically to ride up Haleakala (35 miles, 10K ft and then back). Not bringing my bike since it is too much of a hassle and my only bike is a bit beat. There are a few options, some are...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-18-21, 12:57 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,353
Posted By Tycho Brahe

Polarized glasses were created for a variety...

Polarized glasses were created for a variety reasons. Your niche use case is one of them. Riding a bicycle under normal conditions is not one of them.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-13-21, 10:51 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,353
Posted By Tycho Brahe

I also do not like polarized glasses, almost...

I also do not like polarized glasses, almost disorienting. Some marketing department convinced people that polarized glasses are needed for all activities, so companies are caving in to unnecessary...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-21, 10:23 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,856
Posted By Tycho Brahe

Wow, did not know. In my defense, I live in...

Wow, did not know. In my defense, I live in Southern California, so winter clothing means knee warmers.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-21, 09:42 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,856
Posted By Tycho Brahe

What kind of bibs do you have that arrive to the...

What kind of bibs do you have that arrive to the middle of your chest?!? :innocent:
09-16-21, 07:58 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,220
Posted By Tycho Brahe

Bikes are not allowed on any dirt paths in any LA...

Bikes are not allowed on any dirt paths in any LA park, not just Griffith.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-21, 12:24 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 15,049
Posted By Tycho Brahe

If you need to draft a stronger rider, then you...

If you need to draft a stronger rider, then you need to HTFU. Drafting will not help you get stronger.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-21, 11:26 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,514
Posted By Tycho Brahe

And here I am wearing sunsleeves. :innocent:

And here I am wearing sunsleeves. :innocent:
08-16-21, 11:18 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,241
Posted By Tycho Brahe

I love my Varia, but it is useless on that...

I love my Varia, but it is useless on that section of the PCH. :)

Rode the PCH north of Malibu this weekend. A joy.
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