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03-27-24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 52
Posted By Joe Bikerider

And speaking of sewer riding, you can see this: ...

And speaking of sewer riding, you can see this:

https://www.bbc.com/news/av/science-environment-65093688

Enjoy!
03-27-24, 05:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 52
Posted By Joe Bikerider

Central San ride along IHT

Here’s something a little different. Our local sewer agency “Contra Costa Central Sanitation” aka “Central San” is sponsoring a ride on April 14 from Pleasant Hill BART station South along the Iron...
03-23-24, 03:03 PM
Replies: 404
Views: 23,542
Posted By Joe Bikerider

Stop complaining. At about 12:30pm there was a...

Stop complaining. At about 12:30pm there was a break in the clouds And I headed out. Sure a few rain drops but is that any reason to stay home. Now it’s about 2pm and I will be getting home soon....
03-21-24, 02:44 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 887
Posted By Joe Bikerider

I say yes to the IGH. I am on my second one and...

I say yes to the IGH. I am on my second one and they are just the greatest for in town. Shimano 8 speed both times. First one the bike frame broke so no complaint about the gearing. Current one, a...
03-21-24, 11:46 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 762
Posted By Joe Bikerider

I used to be able to pick those quite easily in...

I used to be able to pick those quite easily in my college days. Haven't tried recently. The trick is to wiggle the annular rings back and forth while turning to find the number. If it wiggles...
03-16-24, 02:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 638
Posted By Joe Bikerider

Now I’m a Karen

On the Iron Horse trail again. I was turning onto the trail to go South when a grandpa and child were walking South also. Grandpa stopped at the side of the trail, plenty of room, the teenage boy...
03-15-24, 08:05 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,053
Posted By Joe Bikerider

You need to get that seated properly. Let the air...

You need to get that seated properly. Let the air out then grab the tire and horse it around. Maybe wear gloves to do this. Then pump it up again. Repeat as needed. It will be worth the effort....
02-08-24, 03:10 PM
Replies: 404
Views: 23,542
Posted By Joe Bikerider

53F in Waldon Park right now. I sat down at the...

53F in Waldon Park right now. I sat down at the picnic table when there was a hole in the clouds and it felt great. Now a few minutes later the clouds have moved and it feels pretty cold. But I...
02-06-24, 03:08 PM
Replies: 404
Views: 23,542
Posted By Joe Bikerider

50+ outside this morning and I had a very nice...

50+ outside this morning and I had a very nice ride. Warm sitting here in my post ride chair. Hardly any wind. Hope you all are enjoying this break in the weather.
02-04-24, 04:13 PM
Replies: 404
Views: 23,542
Posted By Joe Bikerider

Went out for a short ride this morning. Between...

Went out for a short ride this morning. Between showers. Missed all but one just before getting home. There was a pretty big hole in the clouds but I think they can pile up when hitting Mt Diablo and...
02-02-24, 02:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 224
Posted By Joe Bikerider

On Iron Horse Trail

The programmable electric sign got moved to the intersection with the CCC canal trail. Now reads:

No electric scooters on trail

Good start, but it does leave some doubt about other electric...
02-01-24, 06:03 PM
Replies: 404
Views: 23,542
Posted By Joe Bikerider

Well I understand there is some lag but I rode...

Well I understand there is some lag but I rode this morning and it was great. I did get a little wet and hid under a tree for a while but then the sun was out and it was glorious. i sat for a while...
01-25-24, 03:06 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 651
Posted By Joe Bikerider

Saturday, January 27. Major event on Iron Horse Trail

Best to avoid the whole thing from San Ramon to Concord. This is an event acknowledged by the EBRPD. It’s actually some religious ceremony. It makes the trail and all parking areas unusable. Find...
01-20-24, 04:03 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 19,204
Posted By Joe Bikerider

Just saw on our local Fox outlet KTVU a bit from...

Just saw on our local Fox outlet KTVU a bit from their greatest cheaters show. Right up front Lance Armstrong. I agree.
01-19-24, 04:05 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 19,204
Posted By Joe Bikerider

how do you figure that? I hate Lance for all his...

how do you figure that? I hate Lance for all his cheating and lies. I never connected Trek with him. That’s not the way I operate.
01-19-24, 12:48 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 19,204
Posted By Joe Bikerider

I refuse to give Lance Armstrong any slack at...

I refuse to give Lance Armstrong any slack at all. In fact I had no idea he was involved with Trek. But his longtime lying and purposely hurting other riders cannot be forgiven. Trek is an OK bike,...
01-19-24, 12:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 672
Posted By Joe Bikerider

Seems a little self serving to me. Ms. Nelson's...

Seems a little self serving to me. Ms. Nelson's chair is sponsored by the owners of ESRI the longtime leader in the field of computer mapping. Of course they want more people doing more mapping. I...
01-11-24, 11:07 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,515
Posted By Joe Bikerider

Biria easy boarding

https://biria.com/series/easy-boarding

you might consider this kind. Easy to get on and off and put both feet down to stabilize your self. Rides well in normal use too.
01-04-24, 10:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 565
Posted By Joe Bikerider

Show us a picture or two and let us see. You are...

Show us a picture or two and let us see. You are getting nothing this way.
01-03-24, 03:30 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,855
Posted By Joe Bikerider

1977 px10

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/701195519_417774_3176b3979ef86fc8418d07d9a3273dedf691bcc4.jpeg

note the totally cool TA handlebar bag.
12-23-23, 03:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 503
Posted By Joe Bikerider

Yoo Hoo!. Sombody got a ticket!

Driving home just now I came across a sheriff with lights on, he had pulled over one of the many drivers who speed though our local 3-way stop, looked like anyway. That's on my favorite ride and one...
12-20-23, 06:03 PM
Replies: 404
Views: 23,542
Posted By Joe Bikerider

You should have gone out yesterday. In the...

You should have gone out yesterday. In the morning riding was great, after my noon break it was a little misty on the way home but quite nice all around. Not anything good today though I am just...
12-09-23, 02:32 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,483
Posted By Joe Bikerider

Can we just stop this thread. The OP obviously...

Can we just stop this thread. The OP obviously was more interested in flogging his hurt feelings than ever actually getting a fix. My suggestion to him is to go on the internet and buy a new bike. ...
12-07-23, 03:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 341
Posted By Joe Bikerider

Another cyclist killed, Sad

https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/cyclist-killed-in-collision-in-marin-county-18539839.php

Bye
11-17-23, 03:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 203
Posted By Joe Bikerider

Just missed the rain

Like just now. I had been out and round town. Chatted with my friend while sitting in Larkey Park. Headed home and got inside, there was a really big black cloud off to the South East I grabbed a...
11-06-23, 08:46 PM
Replies: 404
Views: 23,542
Posted By Joe Bikerider

This morning after about half an inch of rain...

This morning after about half an inch of rain overnight the temperature was about 61F. After fiddling around this morning I was out on the road at about 10 am. Wearing my leg warmers. Very nice...
11-02-23, 10:33 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,933
Posted By Joe Bikerider

What actually got aired this morning (on KTVU)...

What actually got aired this morning (on KTVU) was a much shortened version of the link you posted. Nice to see though. The bit where the one cyclist stated that he wouldn’t allow his team to be...
10-28-23, 05:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 324
Posted By Joe Bikerider

That's a very nice bike. Except the bars are...

That's a very nice bike. Except the bars are tilted too far forward and the fenders are really too small to give real protection in any kind of real rain. And what's the point of a good lock like...
10-25-23, 12:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,021
Posted By Joe Bikerider

I have a Linus bike that I like a lot. It's a...

I have a Linus bike that I like a lot. It's a dark blue color with non of the defects reported by the OP. It's got Shimano 8 speed IGH and rim brakes , dual pivot. I guess I've had it almost 5...
10-22-23, 02:23 PM
Replies: 404
Views: 23,542
Posted By Joe Bikerider

I rode my usual circuit today. Rain started...

I rode my usual circuit today. Rain started around noon, in the middle of my ride. That's fine with me, I had put on my jacket and phone in the bag in the pocket and it was a lovely ride. Trails...
10-17-23, 07:32 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,933
Posted By Joe Bikerider

Easements come and easements go. My house had an...

Easements come and easements go. My house had an easement along the North side of our property for a street between us and the neighbor. Well the other property changed hands and the new owner...
10-05-23, 12:24 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,933
Posted By Joe Bikerider

I don’t get it. US Bank has decided to put up the...

I don’t get it. US Bank has decided to put up the fence and endanger cyclists? And advertise with a big sign? I live on the North Side so haven’t really cared as this battle has proceeded for many...
09-25-23, 06:53 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,217
Posted By Joe Bikerider

I myself am married to a Pakistani woman and am...

I myself am married to a Pakistani woman and am very familiar with the whole Auntie/Uncle relative structure that comes with it. There are lots of the signs along the path about where to ride and...
09-23-23, 01:59 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,217
Posted By Joe Bikerider

In the San Francisco Bay Area we get a lot of...

In the San Francisco Bay Area we get a lot of Indian people and that's not the problem. The problem is that they are used to walking/driving on the "wrong" side of the road. Yes, they still follow...
09-19-23, 01:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 573
Posted By Joe Bikerider

I just got back from my morning ride. I...

I just got back from my morning ride. I generally agree with you. Please share some problems from your life. Thanks.
09-16-23, 01:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 573
Posted By Joe Bikerider

Today's encounter

On the Contra Costa Canal trail heading East I am very careful where it crosses Jones Road. Some drivers use that as a sortcut/speedway in the local area. Heading East the path goes through a large...
09-14-23, 04:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,024
Posted By Joe Bikerider

All very true. But kids "need" to ride bicycles,...

All very true. But kids "need" to ride bicycles, at least I think so.
09-10-23, 06:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 542
Posted By Joe Bikerider

The last Gatorskin tire I put on was pretty easy....

The last Gatorskin tire I put on was pretty easy. I laid it out on the driveway for the afternoon on a pretty hot day and used talcum powder on the tube. Next day it went on fine. Having worked in a...
09-10-23, 06:18 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 7,209
Posted By Joe Bikerider

There are a lot of lies that people tell...

There are a lot of lies that people tell themselves and it seems they really believe them.
09-09-23, 01:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,024
Posted By Joe Bikerider

Dooring death in Oakland

Very sad.

https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/4-year-old-hit-by-door-dies-18352852.php

I have always loved to see kids riding behind mom/dad on these trail a bike things. Now I"m not so...
09-08-23, 01:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 562
Posted By Joe Bikerider

I put a few drops of motor oil down the shaft of...

I put a few drops of motor oil down the shaft of the pump and exercise it. The point is to keep the leather cup loose.
08-24-23, 11:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 521
Posted By Joe Bikerider

I was looking through my collection of old tubes...

I was looking through my collection of old tubes to give one to my grandson. I never throw out tubes especially if they are a size that I have on an active bike. I gave him a 26 in tube. Further...
08-16-23, 04:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 549
Posted By Joe Bikerider

I have been derailleur free for my last two bikes...

I have been derailleur free for my last two bikes both with Shimano 8 speed hubs. and I think they are great. I first started with a Biria Easy Boarding model that I got along with well. The...
07-28-23, 12:18 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 464
Posted By Joe Bikerider

Homeless junk in CCCanal trail tunnel in Walnut Creek

I called this to the nice lady at EBRPD. But just in case for those in the area. The Contra Costa Canal trail that follows the canal (mostly runs east/west) has several tunnels in it. Like really big...
07-19-23, 01:12 PM
Replies: 404
Views: 23,542
Posted By Joe Bikerider

Right now I am sitting under the porch with a...

Right now I am sitting under the porch with a little breeze. 82 F according to accuweather. Feels great after a morning ride. Hope you guys are getting good weather too. I like to sit out here and...
07-13-23, 06:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 842
Posted By Joe Bikerider

Maybe try suntoday.org. For your location.

Maybe try suntoday.org. For your location.
07-12-23, 08:01 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 4,404
Posted By Joe Bikerider

“There has got to be”. No there doesn’t. I...

“There has got to be”. No there doesn’t. I completely reject everything you claim.
07-11-23, 10:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 975
Posted By Joe Bikerider

what’s LT?

what’s LT?
06-17-23, 01:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 952
Posted By Joe Bikerider

That one rang a bell with me. My first cleats...

That one rang a bell with me. My first cleats were metal on my Detto shoes, circa 1968. It was easy then, first ride the shoes with toe clips and no cleats for a while which would make a mark on...
06-16-23, 01:32 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,498
Posted By Joe Bikerider

The MUPs around here are surrounded by dirt which...

The MUPs around here are surrounded by dirt which is covered with weeds at this time of year. Those weeds conceal the sun baked ruts made by various vehicles during the rains. Veering off into that...
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