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Forum: Touring
07-27-11, 10:21 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 7,906
Posted By RKW

Sometimes I am wakeful at home, and even when I'm...

Sometimes I am wakeful at home, and even when I'm tired. Even de-caf coffee at dinner will affect me. Lately I've gone back to having a cup of Sleepytime tea if I feel restless. It's chamomile,...
Forum: Commuting
12-23-10, 09:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,205
Posted By RKW

I have 38s and fenders on my 520. Could go a...

I have 38s and fenders on my 520. Could go a little bigger but might have to change fenders.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-20-10, 10:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,839
Posted By RKW

Our cell service in the sticks can be spotty, and...

Our cell service in the sticks can be spotty, and there are times when a text will go thru but a call won't. We often find texting to be more convenient than calling. You can answer at your leisure....
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-26-10, 12:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,056
Posted By RKW

Sounds like a good idea to check the local bike...

Sounds like a good idea to check the local bike shop. At least talk to them and see if you want to do bizness there. As you ride more, you may find that you need something different. It's nice to be...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
10-10-10, 05:55 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 695
Posted By RKW

WaCanId

Did anyone do the WaCanId Ride on the Selkirk Loop a few weeks ago?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-17-10, 01:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,487
Posted By RKW

Well I can't get to that link here at work, but...

Well I can't get to that link here at work, but will check it out later. Glad I didn't ask if you missed eastern WA ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-17-10, 01:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,487
Posted By RKW

What a great trip! We were over there last month...

What a great trip! We were over there last month trying out the kayaking but I didn't take my bike. Every cyclist I talked to was wearing a big grin. Thinkin about doing the Tour de Lopez next...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-16-10, 09:34 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,903
Posted By RKW

My sister always says "Lord, grant me the...

My sister always says "Lord, grant me the strength to not slap an idiot today."

The scariest rigs might be the long motor homes pulling a car. It should take a Commercial Driver's License to...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
05-19-10, 10:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,900
Posted By RKW

+1 on B & L - bunch of good guys and gals there....

+1 on B & L - bunch of good guys and gals there. Rural riding is pretty good - not much flat ground, terrain is pretty rolling. Drivers are mostly used to seeing bikes, even in the small towns. If...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-24-09, 12:10 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,348
Posted By RKW

I wonder if DenverFox might be on to something. A...

I wonder if DenverFox might be on to something. A couple of evenings ago a rider crossed the street in front of me (I was in my car). She was well lit front and back but not very noticeable from the...
Forum: Touring
12-13-09, 10:13 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,674
Posted By RKW

An old(er) forester I worked with was fond of...

An old(er) forester I worked with was fond of saying that most people that get bit are messing with the snake. That being said, rattlers seem to try to avoid contact if they have a chance, but...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-09-09, 01:28 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,280
Posted By RKW

FWIW Gary Fisher has a new line of cyclocross...

FWIW Gary Fisher has a new line of cyclocross bikes coming out soon. Aimed squarely at the Crosscheck, Volpe, and others. Looks like about $1000 price point. Steel frame. Brifters. Decent...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-10-09, 11:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,757
Posted By RKW

FWIW somebody on BF recommended drawing a line...

FWIW somebody on BF recommended drawing a line (or tying a string) from the top of the rear wheel to the handlebar, and setting the bar ends at that angle for a starting point. That worked really...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-05-09, 02:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 919
Posted By RKW

There are a couple of stock dogs on one of my...

There are a couple of stock dogs on one of my regular loops. They don't want to bite me as much as herd me. And since I'm usually huffing pretty hard at that spot, it's like they want me to hurry...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-01-09, 11:41 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,497
Posted By RKW

Like Flash and Alky, I seem to be able to ride no...

Like Flash and Alky, I seem to be able to ride no hands for about as long as I want. I can stretch, put my arms over my head, or behind my back. I don't think it's because I'm particularly athletic...
Forum: Commuting
09-02-09, 02:06 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,091
Posted By RKW

I usually give a little shout when I'm quite a...

I usually give a little shout when I'm quite a ways back - maybe 50 yards or so behind the passee. Something like "I'm a-sneaking up on ya," or "I'm huffing and puffing but I'll be there soon." ...
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