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Forum: Southern California
04-28-18, 12:55 PM
Replies: 500
Views: 89,157
Posted By Blue_Bulldog

Posts above me talk about gates being closed and...

Posts above me talk about gates being closed and cops being stationed... and are a couple of days/weeks old. This ish has been changing day-to-day from what I'm seeing/hearing. Also, the posts far...
Forum: Southern California
04-28-18, 11:08 AM
Replies: 500
Views: 89,157
Posted By Blue_Bulldog

The sociopolitical detours on this thread are...

The sociopolitical detours on this thread are worse than the geographic ones on the trail. Put some of that effort into the pedals y'all. Seriously.

So can we get back down to the meat of this...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-17, 05:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,265
Posted By Blue_Bulldog

Squeezed in one more training ride before my...

Squeezed in one more training ride before my Century next weekend @ Tour de Cure Los Angeles.

45 mi out and back from my place in Fontana, CA. Quick climbing detour in Upland, over to Claremont...
Forum: Southern California
06-04-17, 05:34 PM
Replies: 500
Views: 89,157
Posted By Blue_Bulldog

I usually head the other way, towards HB... and...

I usually head the other way, towards HB... and yes, it's insane. Like a Sudanese refugee camp sans the UN. I actually was talking to someone the other day and likened it to the trench run at the...
Forum: Southern California
06-04-17, 05:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,464
Posted By Blue_Bulldog

To the village. It's the opening set on the...

To the village. It's the opening set on the Century event for this year's Tour de Cure. If I was just doing the climb, I'd go for the lifts. But since I will come back down the mountain and still...
Forum: Southern California
05-29-17, 10:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,464
Posted By Blue_Bulldog

Roger that on the dangerous part. For a lot of...

Roger that on the dangerous part. For a lot of reasons. That descent was more than a little dicey.

Thanks, I actually feel a little better about GMR being the opening frame to this century ride...
Forum: Southern California
05-29-17, 08:00 PM
Replies: 500
Views: 89,157
Posted By Blue_Bulldog

I did Corona>San Clemente a couple of weeks ago...

I did Corona>San Clemente a couple of weeks ago and did the first half on the SART. I agree the homeless camps by Honda Center have swelled and is nearing critical mass. (I'm pretty sure they...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-17, 07:41 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,547
Posted By Blue_Bulldog

I wear a casquette all the time (yes, under my...

I wear a casquette all the time (yes, under my helmet... don't start) and I can say absolutely it keeps the rain off. I wear contacts, but when it's raining or cloudy, I switch the lenses in my...
Forum: Southern California
05-29-17, 07:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,464
Posted By Blue_Bulldog

GMR vs Mt Baldy Road

I did Mt Baldy Road today for the first time. I'm going to be doing GMR in 2 weeks also for the first time. Was wondering from those of you who've done both... how do they compare? From a climbing...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-17, 06:45 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,310
Posted By Blue_Bulldog

That sounds like a wager..... :lol: ...

That sounds like a wager..... :lol:



This is all good stuff. I actually never knew slicks were all-around, and I've learned something. (Shush, there's stuff you didn't know at some point too.)...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-17, 06:59 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,805
Posted By Blue_Bulldog

Cliff Bars are good, but I tend to only get the...

Cliff Bars are good, but I tend to only get the more savory flavors since almost everything else nutrition wise is very sweet. Too much sweet for me. The gels are good and have their place in the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-17, 06:35 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,310
Posted By Blue_Bulldog

To be fair... I wouldn't say "take advantage...

To be fair...

I wouldn't say "take advantage of"... they had a legit goof up on their site and the rep and I literally watched the prices and items change in front of us. It was actually pretty...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-17, 05:59 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,310
Posted By Blue_Bulldog

Slicks & Their Place In Life

So I went to buy a set of Schwalbe Durano tires, and because of a mix-up from JensonUSA, I ended up getting the slicks instead of the tread pattern I originally ordered. Because JensonUSA is...
Forum: Southeast
01-28-17, 09:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 716
Posted By Blue_Bulldog

cool, coplutus! thanks!

cool, coplutus! thanks!
Forum: Road Cycling
01-25-17, 01:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 600
Posted By Blue_Bulldog

How was it coming back from PN damage, guys?

Recently, Doc told me I did some mild damage to my pudendal nerve. Luckily it wasn't full-on cyclists syndrome, and also wasn't prostate issues... but it's still not fun dealing with the symptoms as...
Forum: Southeast
01-25-17, 01:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 716
Posted By Blue_Bulldog

Raleigh Rentals

I'm planning on a visit to Raleigh in a few weeks to see family, and I wanted to go for a ride with some of my old bike friends out there. I've been trying to find a place that does road bike rentals...
Forum: Southern California
05-18-16, 10:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,088
Posted By Blue_Bulldog

Google Maps/Earth shows its a bunch of random...

Google Maps/Earth shows its a bunch of random roads. Is there a specific trail to take or is it more of just an "open world", ride wherever you feel kind of thing?
Forum: Southern California
05-18-16, 10:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,088
Posted By Blue_Bulldog

I've hiked Claremont Wilderness loop, and I...

I've hiked Claremont Wilderness loop, and I wanted to start out on something flatter. The fire roads, I think I know, since I climb Donkey Road>Lytle Creek on my road bike on the regular. The fire...
Forum: Southern California
05-18-16, 09:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,088
Posted By Blue_Bulldog

That looks like a ton of fun!!! I think I'll hit...

That looks like a ton of fun!!! I think I'll hit that one later on in the day. Good lookin' out! Hopefully photos to come.

Any more would be appreciated!
Forum: Southern California
05-17-16, 06:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,088
Posted By Blue_Bulldog

Inland Empire Off-Road

So, I'm over in Fontana and am looking for a cool, easy, trail ride to take that's not too far from me. I don't want to get all bust a move MTB jumping off of stuff downhill at 70mph woah like...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-16, 01:59 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 6,137
Posted By Blue_Bulldog

I want to hug my Fiat brethren in this thread. ...

I want to hug my Fiat brethren in this thread.

Mine is a 2012 Fiat 500 Pop, which not surprisingly works VERY well for cycling needs. I have a Thule rack that straps onto the hatchback, and...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-16, 09:05 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,901
Posted By Blue_Bulldog

Go with the flow. Get a really killer lower back...

Go with the flow. Get a really killer lower back tattoo and let the rest of the pack be jealous when your jersey creeps up.

Points for tribal butterflies
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-11-16, 02:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,789
Posted By Blue_Bulldog

The tire thing makes sense. I've been on my...

The tire thing makes sense. I've been on my 4000's and going over to Thickslicks... that theory holds water. The wheels didn't seem heavier but I checked specs and they actually are.

That being...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-10-16, 09:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,789
Posted By Blue_Bulldog

Since I'm riding it just around town, errands and...

Since I'm riding it just around town, errands and what not, I'm wearing plain running sneakers
Forum: Commuting
05-10-16, 07:13 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,390
Posted By Blue_Bulldog

I think honestly, it depends on how you're going...

I think honestly, it depends on how you're going to commute and what the road situation is like. For a 5 mi commute from the train station to the office, I was on my road bike and wore my clipless....
Forum: Southern California
05-10-16, 06:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,163
Posted By Blue_Bulldog

Depending on the day you're going, Newport can be...

Depending on the day you're going, Newport can be a little touch and go. I know when I've ridden on the weekends, every few blocks you get some fancy pants in her G Wagon not paying attention to the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-10-16, 06:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,789
Posted By Blue_Bulldog

Running a 44/16 gear ratio Yes, I felt like...

Running a 44/16 gear ratio

Yes, I felt like pedal straps were a good choice, since I have spent so much time clipped into my road pedals. It feels to me like I'm not getting anything out of my...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-16, 06:05 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,043
Posted By Blue_Bulldog

Killin' me

Killin' me
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-16, 05:25 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,043
Posted By Blue_Bulldog

1. Are those yours that you own? 2. Name your...

1. Are those yours that you own?
2. Name your price.
3. Seriously, shut up and take my money...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-16, 05:22 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,043
Posted By Blue_Bulldog

Kinda worried that I'm the only one here that...

Kinda worried that I'm the only one here that calls it a casquette. There's gotta be at least one other purist out there.

I always wear one when I ride and I have a couple different ones for...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-16, 05:08 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 9,741
Posted By Blue_Bulldog

Honestly, I like when other riders wear earbuds. ...

Honestly, I like when other riders wear earbuds. It lets me know pretty clearly "If you draft off of this guy, you will likely go home with his spokes jammed through your nuts." I think of it as...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-10-16, 04:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,789
Posted By Blue_Bulldog

Where is my power going?

(Disclaimer, I have not posted on these forums in entirely too long. Sorry, folks)

I've been primarily a road cyclist for a long time now, and recently picked up a Pure Fix India as my "around...
Forum: Southern California
08-09-14, 01:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,606
Posted By Blue_Bulldog

That route looks amazing. And that so much of it...

That route looks amazing. And that so much of it is on a trail??? I love it.

I'll be on the trains that get in at 8am and leaves at 5:30. Not sure if that puts me at the cool kid's table or...
Forum: Southern California
08-09-14, 08:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,606
Posted By Blue_Bulldog

You're all so awesome. I'm excited about this...

You're all so awesome. I'm excited about this commute now.

Where do a lot of you commute in from? I'm all set on the IE-OC Metrolink line, but there's been an issue with catching the train at...
Forum: Southern California
08-06-14, 04:58 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,606
Posted By Blue_Bulldog

I will be right off of the intersection of...

I will be right off of the intersection of Jamboree and Main. I looked on Google Maps and it seemed the Irvine stop was the best bet. I saw it was about 7mi from the station, and I believe there...
Forum: Southern California
08-05-14, 03:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,606
Posted By Blue_Bulldog

Sorry, I forgot that part. I'd be picking up the...

Sorry, I forgot that part. I'd be picking up the IE-OC line from Riverside. I remember when I lived there before, Metrolink seemed to be cool with bike people, but I wasn't sure.

I did Street...
Forum: Southern California
08-05-14, 10:18 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,606
Posted By Blue_Bulldog

Irvine Bike Situation

Hey all! I just got a new job that is requiring me to move from NC to SoCal. I grew up there, so no biggie.

But I was afraid I'd have to drop the Car Free thing, until I found out I can ride the...
Forum: Living Car Free
08-04-14, 09:16 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,577
Posted By Blue_Bulldog

I do my commuting in the Southern humidity which...

I do my commuting in the Southern humidity which is tantamount to riding through a steam room like your uncle Morty used to use to do business meetings.

The whole time I've been here, I haven't...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
07-23-14, 07:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,602
Posted By Blue_Bulldog

Is there somewhere I can read a little more on...

Is there somewhere I can read a little more on that? I have the "always hungry because I'm training" thing going on, and I am pretty good about skipping the bad-for-you-but-oh-so-yummy stuff... but...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
07-23-14, 07:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,602
Posted By Blue_Bulldog

Well, yes but it's because I train in the North...

Well, yes but it's because I train in the North Carolina summer humidity. We get drenched in sweat going to get the mail. :thumb:
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
07-23-14, 06:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,602
Posted By Blue_Bulldog

You make a good point. Which makes sense because...

You make a good point. Which makes sense because you're a professional.

I guess I have to realize the last 10lbs are more cosmetic than health. There's a distinction between on the bike and by...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-14, 12:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,182
Posted By Blue_Bulldog

I didn't say I was gonna buy them. I have...

I didn't say I was gonna buy them. I have different tastes in my kit... I like more quirky and irreverent stuff.

I just never see anyone wearing them around here and wondered what the rest of...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-14, 12:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,182
Posted By Blue_Bulldog

Pro-like Kit Items

So this strikes me as interesting and I was wondering what everyone's take on it was. So pros have their leaders jerseys and their championship bands and what not.

I see in a number of places...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-14, 08:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,565
Posted By Blue_Bulldog

I'm not sure about anywhere else, but my LBS will...

I'm not sure about anywhere else, but my LBS will not only allow a test ride, but require it. I can't speak for anywhere else, but it comes with the caveat that my LBS is awesome.

Honestly, I...
Forum: Living Car Free
07-20-14, 08:20 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 14,242
Posted By Blue_Bulldog

We have that at my grocery store too and I don't...

We have that at my grocery store too and I don't know why it bothers me as much as it does, but it does. I gave up smoking years ago, and even when I was, I was always the first one to say "Oh, I'm...
Forum: Living Car Free
07-20-14, 08:15 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,079
Posted By Blue_Bulldog

Please tell me everyone is kidding about "Don't...

Please tell me everyone is kidding about "Don't wear a helmet."
Forum: Living Car Free
07-17-14, 08:23 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,079
Posted By Blue_Bulldog

I used to not have this issue because I wore my...

I used to not have this issue because I wore my hair short. Now that I've grown it out into an undercut (before Marcel Kittel did!!) it's become a thing.

The girl who used to cut my hair said to...
Forum: Living Car Free
07-16-14, 09:38 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 14,242
Posted By Blue_Bulldog

I don't live in a super bike-heavy town. We're...

I don't live in a super bike-heavy town. We're only juuuust now getting a bike culture going... so proper racks are few and far between.

However, I tend to get pretty creative. The grocery store...
Forum: Living Car Free
07-16-14, 09:22 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,053
Posted By Blue_Bulldog

We have them here in the raging metropolis of...

We have them here in the raging metropolis of Greenville, NC -- and they're actually some of the coolest cops you've ever met!

There was a few units responding to our ghetto ex-neighbors having...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
07-16-14, 09:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,602
Posted By Blue_Bulldog

Weight Loss Pre-Century Ride

So I'm training for the Hundred For Hope (http://www.hundredforhope.org) century ride coming up soon.

When I did it last year, I was at one certain weight. It was my first century and I was...
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