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02-04-09, 11:26 PM
Replies: 228
Views: 10,901
Posted By mikesdca

Nice to see folks lending a hand and helping out...

Nice to see folks lending a hand and helping out where they might be needed. Warms my heart, it does. Of course, I can't get on my high horse. I feel much the same about red light/stop sign runners...
Forum: Commuting
01-21-09, 08:45 AM
Replies: 344
Views: 15,367
Posted By mikesdca

In line with what you wrote in your second...

In line with what you wrote in your second paragraph, I'd like to see a similar rule. Not concerning helmets, though, but rather cyclists running red lights/stop signs. If you can't be bothered to...
Forum: Commuting
09-17-08, 01:32 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,253
Posted By mikesdca

They`re just kids playing in the street. I doubt...

They`re just kids playing in the street. I doubt they put a whole lot of thought into the vehicle code before going outside. As for the `sidewalk` remark? Again, they`re kids. Get over it.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-08, 03:45 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 9,109
Posted By mikesdca

I have a good feeling about Mazda. I don`t think...

I have a good feeling about Mazda. I don`t think he`ll fall. Don`t prove me wrong, friend. :)
09-11-08, 09:22 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,863
Posted By mikesdca

I`d have prefered Contador say to Bruyneel, `****...

I`d have prefered Contador say to Bruyneel, `**** off. I`m 25 years old. I`ve given you a Tour (should`ve been 2), a Giro, and I`m setting up to win the Vuelta. And I gave you a few other results,...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-08, 03:34 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 9,381
Posted By mikesdca

Haha. Interesting defense, Pcad. For some reason,...

Haha. Interesting defense, Pcad. For some reason, I don`t believe Lance will be holding a press conference anytime soon saying, `Well, sure I doped...but everyone else did too, so it wasn`t like I...
09-11-08, 03:08 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,650
Posted By mikesdca

On a side not, I`m having a full-on...

On a side not, I`m having a full-on `Peter-Brady-asleep-in-Hawaiin-hotel-room` moment right now. Can`t shake the image on a creepy-crawly walking across my chest. Anyway, nice pics. Thanks for the...
09-11-08, 03:04 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,650
Posted By mikesdca

Those are cool pictures. I`ll admit to covering...

Those are cool pictures. I`ll admit to covering my eyes (spiders freak me out...a bit :) ), but I`m sure it`s an experience to be cruising down the road and see them going about their day. :)
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-08, 02:51 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,239
Posted By mikesdca

To this point, I couldn`t agree more: I...

To this point, I couldn`t agree more:

I generally ignore people's stupid decisions unless/until they start costing me money, and as a taxpayer, I don't want to have to pay to keep somebody alive...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-08, 01:51 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,849
Posted By mikesdca

There`s a thread somewhere on BF with the title...

There`s a thread somewhere on BF with the title `how to use downtube shifters.` Kids these days. :)
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-08, 01:03 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,894
Posted By mikesdca

Grolby, I assumed the point was so obvious,...

Grolby,

I assumed the point was so obvious, and the sarcasm so evident, that I wouldn`t need to spell it out with a `...*that was sarcasm, folks...* type note attached. Seems I was wrong.

To...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-08, 10:42 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 9,381
Posted By mikesdca

Perhaps Lance should use ACE (Agency for Cycling...

Perhaps Lance should use ACE (Agency for Cycling Ethics)? This is the same organization, remember, that administers the internal doping controls for Garmin-Chipotle. Would they be an acceptable,...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-08, 09:01 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,894
Posted By mikesdca

I always thought extra bodyfat affected...

I always thought extra bodyfat affected performance more than the weight of a bike. Perhaps I was wrong. Seemed to me that extra fat is

1) extra weight to drag around

2) non-essential,...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-08, 01:37 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,861
Posted By mikesdca

No, no. The bee sting incident was absurd. Bummer...

No, no. The bee sting incident was absurd. Bummer of a way to lose out on finishing a tour. I`m actually referring to his comments in this article:
...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-08, 01:17 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,861
Posted By mikesdca

...Vaughters.

...Vaughters.
09-10-08, 03:58 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,276
Posted By mikesdca

Nothing is older than John McCain. His bones can...

Nothing is older than John McCain. His bones can be burned for fossil fuel.
09-10-08, 03:48 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,593
Posted By mikesdca

We don`t ALL go through it, but...:) That`s a...

We don`t ALL go through it, but...:) That`s a great story, Neil. You can laugh at yourself and, no doubt about it, each of us has had moments we`d rather forget. Welcome to the forum. :)
Forum: Commuting
09-09-08, 11:41 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,390
Posted By mikesdca

Take up running.

Take up running.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-08, 11:24 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 9,381
Posted By mikesdca

Harsh crowd. :) We don`t have to agree with ABH,...

Harsh crowd. :) We don`t have to agree with ABH, but the guy is just expressing an opinion. No doubt, there will be people who, should Lance not win, will say he stayed aorund too long, couldn`t walk...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-08, 10:39 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 9,381
Posted By mikesdca

It`s going to be an exciting Tour, no doubt about...

It`s going to be an exciting Tour, no doubt about it. I can`t wait.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-08, 08:36 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 9,381
Posted By mikesdca

I hope he rides well, too. Good for Lance, good...

I hope he rides well, too. Good for Lance, good for cycling, exciting for fans of the sport. That said, I don`t exactly see how people thinking Lance doped makes them evil or bad. It`s perfectly...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-08, 06:21 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,310
Posted By mikesdca

This it too funny. Win or lose, both sides in the...

This it too funny. Win or lose, both sides in the `Lance-Is-Jesus-Christ-Returned-to-Take-His-Rightful-Place` or `Lance-Is-A-Dope-Fueled-Egotisitical-Maniac-Who-Doesn`t-Know-When-To-Make-A-...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-08, 05:45 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 9,381
Posted By mikesdca

In addition to his comeback being just generally...

In addition to his comeback being just generally exciting, I like that he`s making it in the style of Garmin-Chipotle, i.e., releasing test results, total transparency, etc. If he wins, it`ll go a...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-08, 04:27 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 9,381
Posted By mikesdca

Whatever happens, I think it`s a gutsy move on...

Whatever happens, I think it`s a gutsy move on his part. His legend is secure. He certainly doesn`t have anything to prove.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-08, 04:03 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 9,381
Posted By mikesdca

It`s certainly going to be interesting to see how...

It`s certainly going to be interesting to see how this all plays out. :)
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-08, 03:51 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 9,381
Posted By mikesdca

I can`t imagine Lance going to Astana. To do...

I can`t imagine Lance going to Astana. To do what? Work for Contador? Come out of retirement to be a domestique? Exciting news, anyway.
09-09-08, 05:20 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,058
Posted By mikesdca

Genec, Do you swim at the Cove?

Genec,

Do you swim at the Cove?
09-08-08, 11:25 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,753
Posted By mikesdca

He`s going to come back and ride for Astana?...

He`s going to come back and ride for Astana? Can`t imagine Contador is going to be riding as a domestique for Lance. He`s won the Giro, he`ll very likely win the Vuelta. I`d be pretty shocked to see...
09-08-08, 11:16 PM
Replies: 4,978
Views: 232,949
Posted By mikesdca

Glad you`re OK, Doohickie. How did you end up...

Glad you`re OK, Doohickie. How did you end up doing a faceplant?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-08, 08:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 977
Posted By mikesdca

I see that. I was about to post something about...

I see that. I was about to post something about `higher aspirations` than just keeping their ass covered, but then I read your post again and it made perfect sense. If every team had a rigorous...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-08, 08:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 977
Posted By mikesdca

[QUOTE=Sage23;7428781]If a guy is canned in the...

[QUOTE=Sage23;7428781]If a guy is canned in the middle of the season for what appears to be no obvious reason, I think that most people will figure it out . . . maybe that's just me.[/QUOTE
...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-08, 08:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 977
Posted By mikesdca

Garmin-Chipotle Drug Testing

Am I expecting too much? I`ve been exchaning e-mails with Garmin-Chipotle folks for the last few days, most of which are concerning their internal drug testing program. As far as I can tell, it works...
09-07-08, 08:26 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 6,231
Posted By mikesdca

jethro, Aaaah yes, the dreaded `elite` riders....

jethro, Aaaah yes, the dreaded `elite` riders. I`m afraid yours was not a rare encounter. No matter how friendly you are, if you don`t look `serious` you`ll not be given the time of day. It`s a...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-08, 03:29 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 3,778
Posted By mikesdca

What a great explanation. My brain has been...

What a great explanation. My brain has been expanded. :)
09-07-08, 01:22 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 7,746
Posted By mikesdca

I`ll say it again. :) It doesn`t matter whether...

I`ll say it again. :) It doesn`t matter whether your new team calls itself Elite, Pro Development, Pro-Am, etc. Win races. If you`ve been winning in your current category, and you keep winning when...
Forum: Commuting
09-06-08, 03:40 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,908
Posted By mikesdca

Cyclists blowing red lights? And that is rare...

Cyclists blowing red lights? And that is rare how, exactly? The very mention that stopping at reds is a good idea is enough to get your flamed into oblivion here on BF.
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-06-08, 03:28 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,514
Posted By mikesdca

Fair enough. Wow...:)

Fair enough. Wow...:)
09-06-08, 03:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,142
Posted By mikesdca

Fair enough. Not trying to convince anyone. There...

Fair enough. Not trying to convince anyone. There are no prizes for `most believable story.` :) Anyone here from San Diego? I was sitting outside the Starbucks at the corner of Lake Murry Blvd. and...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-06-08, 03:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,514
Posted By mikesdca

datako, Where do you live? What`s the name...

datako,

Where do you live? What`s the name of a shop in your area you would consider to be a good LBS? Lastly, what kind of riding do you do? Road? Mountain? Track?

...
09-06-08, 06:59 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,316
Posted By mikesdca

Very clever. Haha. :)

Very clever. Haha. :)
09-06-08, 06:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,068
Posted By mikesdca

That was such a great post. It makes me want to...

That was such a great post. It makes me want to head out on the trails...and I don`t even have a mountain bike. I`ll have to fix that one day.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-08, 06:06 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,303
Posted By mikesdca

Baner, If you took the time to read to the...

Baner,

If you took the time to read to the end of my post, you`d have seen that I agree with you. :) Relax, sloooooow down. ;)
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-06-08, 05:47 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,514
Posted By mikesdca

datako, This comment you made just floored me: ...

datako, This comment you made just floored me:

`Why should they? They are doing work that they like on the product they like and are usually booked out for weeks ahead. To their target audience...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-08, 03:20 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,551,963
Posted By mikesdca

I generally prefer my women submissive and needy,...

I generally prefer my women submissive and needy, but...yeah...I`d absolutely let her sexually abuse me in the VP`s office.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-08, 02:56 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,551,963
Posted By mikesdca

Warms my heart. Got a soft spot for Univegas. My...

Warms my heart. Got a soft spot for Univegas. My first bike was a Viva Sport. I was 12 years old and picked it because it didn`t have a pie plate protector on the rear wheel! It looked just like the...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-08, 02:02 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,303
Posted By mikesdca

[QUOTE=MrMittens;7412195]Outmoded? Passe?...

[QUOTE=MrMittens;7412195]Outmoded? Passe? Downright archaic? To actually believe in the power of the rider and not the bike in this day and age? I can honestly say that I've never looked for that...
09-06-08, 01:16 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,787
Posted By mikesdca

Brifters? No thanks. Tricked out wheels? Nope. 32...

Brifters? No thanks. Tricked out wheels? Nope. 32 spoke work fine for me. Bars with 9 different hand positions? No, I`ll take my 44cm Cinelli bars, thank you. Weirdly angled stems? Don`t get it....
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-08, 11:21 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,151
Posted By mikesdca

I`m sure you`ll be adorable in whatever color...

I`m sure you`ll be adorable in whatever color scheme you choose. Be FIERCE, sweety!!
09-05-08, 11:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,177
Posted By mikesdca

Something I`ve been wondering about for a bit....

Something I`ve been wondering about for a bit. What`s the thinking behind a sloping top tube? Is there a reason other than marketing something new and different? Thanks. :)
Forum: Commuting
09-04-08, 10:10 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,366
Posted By mikesdca

Don`t ride. Take up running. Bikes can go fast...

Don`t ride. Take up running. Bikes can go fast and crashes tend to be painful. Far fewer runners suffer road rash, head injuries, and broken bones. Also, running gets you fit much quicker than casual...
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