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12-12-09, 10:26 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,476
Posted By cruzinator

Yeah, those look like 105 instead of Dura Ace...

Yeah, those look like 105 instead of Dura Ace bolts.
09-09-09, 07:45 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,491
Posted By cruzinator

[This is edited from my bikejournal entry.] Back...

[This is edited from my bikejournal entry.] Back in mid April, I did a solo ride a new route to Lystra Rd.; temps were mid 50s to mid 60s with light winds and route was mostly rolling hills. After...
Forum: Southeast
07-21-09, 08:07 PM
Replies: 4,825
Views: 457,450
Posted By cruzinator

Did a nice metric Sunday with about 200 other...

Did a nice metric Sunday with about 200 other riders (in the NCBC Summer Rally), though only about a third did the metric route. Elevation gain was around 2500 ft as this route was hilly. Overall it...
Forum: Southeast
07-09-09, 08:51 PM
Replies: 4,825
Views: 457,450
Posted By cruzinator

Did 34.6 @ 16.6 in a group ride (out and back)....

Did 34.6 @ 16.6 in a group ride (out and back). Ride out was almost agonizingly slow. Ride back was more like it; probably averaged 19 in the last 1/3 of the ride after a couple of us pulled away....
Forum: Southeast
04-19-09, 07:47 PM
Replies: 4,825
Views: 457,450
Posted By cruzinator

I did 56 miles today including my first run up...

I did 56 miles today including my first run up and down Lystra. It was definitely more fun going down.
Forum: Southeast
04-05-09, 07:30 PM
Replies: 4,825
Views: 457,450
Posted By cruzinator

Did a 45-mile ride today after a 54-mile ride...

Did a 45-mile ride today after a 54-mile ride yesterday. Trying to get in those higher mileage rides while it isn't raining. This weekend was nice and sunny. I'm also trying to get better prepared...
01-07-09, 09:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 778
Posted By cruzinator

At these temperatures I go bare on the ears (or...

At these temperatures I go bare on the ears (or help my hair drape over them a tad). It's sometimes cold the first few minutes, but they warm up pretty quickly as the engine warms up--enough to get...
01-07-09, 09:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 778
Posted By cruzinator

Helmet liner using shelf-liner material

I wanted to get a little more warmth with my Bell and Giro bike helmets and I came up with a reasonable and inexpensive way to extend the comfort zone for the well-vented helmets. Just get some...
Forum: Southeast
01-04-09, 08:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,408
Posted By cruzinator

A few more places to check. ...

A few more places to check.
http://www.ncbikeclub.org/ (various rides)
http://www.tarwheels.org (various rides)
http://ravenrockramble.org/ (May 3 event)

Also some store rides:...
12-06-08, 05:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 524
Posted By cruzinator

My 33-mile ride late this morning started at 35...

My 33-mile ride late this morning started at 35 and ended at 45 °F, so not too bad. I just wish it would be a bit warmer like it is supposed to be. This weather for the last few weeks has more like...
11-17-08, 09:16 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,462
Posted By cruzinator

I hang our 3 bikes up with the pulley-type...

I hang our 3 bikes up with the pulley-type hangers. They are convenient to get bikes up/down for a higher ceiling garage, but you have to have a place to put the excess cordage and not get tangled in...
11-11-08, 09:01 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 8,570
Posted By cruzinator

Solo ride near Apex and one group ride at Jordan...

Solo ride near Apex and one group ride at Jordan Lake in the last couple weeks.
11-01-08, 05:14 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 1,896
Posted By cruzinator

We had nice weather and about 35 trick or...

We had nice weather and about 35 trick or treaters. Last year we had about 50+, so I am guessing the kids are starting to age out. There's no question some are from other neighborhoods too. We handed...
10-29-08, 07:15 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,740
Posted By cruzinator

No problems so far (~4000 miles) on my stock...

No problems so far (~4000 miles) on my stock Bonti saddles on my fitness hybrid and road bikes, which are actually both the same model saddle. My longest rides are a couple metrics and I usually go...
Forum: Southeast
10-19-08, 02:22 PM
Replies: 4,825
Views: 457,450
Posted By cruzinator

I got in a 50.6-mile ride at 16.3 mph. It was...

I got in a 50.6-mile ride at 16.3 mph. It was slower due to winds in the low teens (mph) plus the temps were around 50. There weren't many other riders out this morning as I counted only about 8,...
Forum: Southeast
10-18-08, 06:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 860
Posted By cruzinator

WNC is basically correct. Check out the NC DOT...

WNC is basically correct. Check out the NC DOT travel website:
here (http://www.ncdot.org/traffictravel/)
and click on Ferry Info on the left (and so on) to get to the ferry schedule (pdf) as there...
Forum: Southeast
09-28-08, 07:32 PM
Replies: 4,825
Views: 457,450
Posted By cruzinator

I got in a nice 33-miler with the local store...

I got in a nice 33-miler with the local store ride with 30-40 riders. The temperatures were nice in the 60s and wind was light enough to not be noticeable. If the humidity was lower, it would have...
Forum: Southeast
07-05-08, 01:00 PM
Replies: 4,825
Views: 457,450
Posted By cruzinator

Did the metric century on the 4th. :) I did OK,...

Did the metric century on the 4th. :) I did OK, but I got hit with the dreaded leg cramps with 14 miles to go. I thought I had that under control---wrong. :( Was pretty washed out when it was over...
06-30-08, 07:55 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,993
Posted By cruzinator

I'll be there too for the metric century. It's...

I'll be there too for the metric century. It's fairly flat, though with rolling hills, so isn't too bad. Like you I did it last year.
Forum: Southeast
06-30-08, 06:40 PM
Replies: 4,825
Views: 457,450
Posted By cruzinator

I did a 49 mile solo ride at 17.5 Sat morning and...

I did a 49 mile solo ride at 17.5 Sat morning and was getting a touch bonky at the end. (I did see a male wild turkey on the side of the road by the nuke plant; I've seen more wildlife biking then I...
Forum: Southeast
06-22-08, 01:35 PM
Replies: 4,825
Views: 457,450
Posted By cruzinator

Did a 34-mile group ride today and a 45-mile solo...

Did a 34-mile group ride today and a 45-mile solo ride yesterday. Temperatures both days were comfortable and winds light so the pace ended up edging up a bit. One strange thing was that we saw a fox...
Forum: Southeast
06-15-08, 06:58 PM
Replies: 4,825
Views: 457,450
Posted By cruzinator

Couldn't get a ride in today, but did yesterday....

Couldn't get a ride in today, but did yesterday. I got in a nice 44.7 mile ride yesterday to the lake and the nuke plant at 17.3. I started early so it was still cool and I avoided the dreaded leg...
Forum: Southeast
06-08-08, 09:24 AM
Replies: 4,825
Views: 457,450
Posted By cruzinator

Yes, I rode in the early-mid AM when it hasn't...

Yes, I rode in the early-mid AM when it hasn't gotten above 85 F yet, even though it hit 100 yesterday and is going to do that today also. I did 33 miles today and 45 yesterday, both at about 16.8...
Forum: Southeast
05-04-08, 07:31 PM
Replies: 4,825
Views: 457,450
Posted By cruzinator

I did a pretty routine 33.5 mile store ride (to...

I did a pretty routine 33.5 mile store ride (to Jordan Lake and back) except that the regular group leader was out and therefore so was the usual speed limit. We did a 19.1 mph average. It's usually...
Forum: Southeast
04-12-08, 03:11 PM
Replies: 4,825
Views: 457,450
Posted By cruzinator

Correction, Saturday turned out good after all...

Correction, Saturday turned out good after all and I was able to get in 36.5 miles.
Forum: Southeast
04-11-08, 05:47 PM
Replies: 4,825
Views: 457,450
Posted By cruzinator

I could only get time to do a 13.8 mile ride...

I could only get time to do a 13.8 mile ride today. Tomorrow is yet another washout Saturday (i.e., trainer day), but early Sunday morn is lookin' good for a 30-40 miler! :) Just wish I could ride...
Forum: Southeast
03-16-08, 09:02 PM
Replies: 4,825
Views: 457,450
Posted By cruzinator

Couldn't do a ride until the weekend so I did two...

Couldn't do a ride until the weekend so I did two then. (Though I was really wanting to get out Friday PM as the weather was really nice.) Saturday was a nice 37 miler and Sunday (today) was a 29...
02-05-08, 07:23 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,381
Posted By cruzinator

I knew he was facing a struggle with his health,...

I knew he was facing a struggle with his health, but I was hoping for the best. All I can say is much of what has been said before. He was a gentleman and a cyclist scholar, and one of a kind. May he...
Forum: Southeast
01-15-08, 08:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,893
Posted By cruzinator

No experience in that particular area, but you...

No experience in that particular area, but you might be careful if Umstead closes at sunset. Don't know trail condition either. Ebenezer Church looks like a viable alternative which skirts the park.
01-07-08, 10:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 557
Posted By cruzinator

Hmmm. I didn't read the fine print too carefully...

Hmmm. I didn't read the fine print too carefully before voting. I was thinking I was getting a mileage discount for every 100 feet in elevation. I like that idea a bit better. You should also knock a...
11-27-07, 08:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 561
Posted By cruzinator

How about the exercise angle? With the new focus...

How about the exercise angle? With the new focus on burning calories in an overweight America, biking is a tour de force in that category. Also as I've noticed on the bike forums, it's a lot easier...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-28-07, 08:22 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,758
Posted By cruzinator

Did 33 miles at about 18 in a group ride. Great...

Did 33 miles at about 18 in a group ride. Great cool temperature, but about 10 mph wind and some new loose gravel on chip seal patches.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-07, 09:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 370
Posted By cruzinator

+1 As you brake, your weight pitches forward so...

+1
As you brake, your weight pitches forward so the front wheel has most of the downward force on it and the rear has less (thus less braking power can be applied). That's why using the front brake...
10-17-07, 08:21 PM
Replies: 562
Views: 100,969
Posted By cruzinator

Hybrid to road

My two bikes are below with the approximate current percentage riding time on each. I just got the Pilot last Spring and am enjoying it and have increased the length of my rides. (Seven pounds less...
Forum: Southeast
10-03-07, 08:52 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 8,596
Posted By cruzinator

I'm from Cary mostly doing the weekend morning...

I'm from Cary mostly doing the weekend morning ride routines. Ridin' a Trek Pilot 5.0. Plan to keep it up through the winter.
09-27-07, 09:20 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,103
Posted By cruzinator

I usually get out of the saddle on hills when...

I usually get out of the saddle on hills when they start getting steep enough that I really lose pace as I downshift going up. It just seems more natural to push it uphill (for up to 10-15 seconds)...
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