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Forum: Mountain - Plains
10-12-19, 05:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,000
Posted By Thorn

Responding to myself (for anyone who might find...

Responding to myself (for anyone who might find this via search)....105 was a lovely road. We road it on a Saturday and the stretch from outside Castle Rock to Palmer was fine. Traffic was...
Forum: Mountain - Plains
09-08-19, 08:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,000
Posted By Thorn

Castle Rock to Colorado Springs?

Needing to make the trip by bike in September and reversing in early October. Searching the archives, the google-recommended route of 83 is a resounding no, leaving as maybes 105 and I-25 and its...
Forum: Great Lakes
07-08-12, 11:59 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 786
Posted By Thorn

Not regularly, but check out Cream City's ride...

Not regularly, but check out Cream City's ride schedule....they have some rides that start at UW-Washington County ( http://www.creamcitycycleclub.com/rides.htm )
Forum: Touring
06-24-12, 07:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 814
Posted By Thorn

On a Sunday morning? No worries. In the...

On a Sunday morning? No worries. In the afternoon? OK, but it won't necessarily be pleasant.

Why not use the Hank Aaron? A little bit north of where you want to be, but a much more pleasant...
Forum: Commuting
05-11-12, 06:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,249
Posted By Thorn

Forest Home works really well. I've used both...

Forest Home works really well. I've used both Mitchell St and Greenfield + 11th to get from 2nd street to Forest Home depending upon the time of day and my mood. I don't have a problem with the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-28-12, 01:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,102
Posted By Thorn

Best resource for women's saddle...

Best resource for women's saddle issues....http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=39475

Look for information about t-shaped vs. pear shaped saddles. Sounds like it is wide enough in the...
Forum: Touring
12-03-11, 12:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,287
Posted By Thorn

Don't let the routing in Milwaukee stop you. ...

Don't let the routing in Milwaukee stop you. Check Google's bike view. You have a short hop to Milwaukee's primary N/S commuter route, a quick dash on Florida St gets you to the Hank Aaron State...
Forum: Commuting
09-03-11, 06:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 500
Posted By Thorn

While I find the milion mile mark amazing, I am...

While I find the milion mile mark amazing, I am curious as to the real number of utility miles in Wisconsin. We tallied a million, but how many commuters/utility cyclists are missing? In my...
Forum: Commuting
09-03-11, 06:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,530
Posted By Thorn

Brooks B67. Also, check out the saddle threads...

Brooks B67. Also, check out the saddle threads on forums.teamestrogen.com. Lots of great saddle advice.
Forum: Commuting
08-12-11, 06:21 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 2,985
Posted By Thorn

My commute takes me through some of the worst of...

My commute takes me through some of the worst of our city....after the leather tannery I'm assaulted by the Cargill plant.

PETA staged a protest last Spring, but after riding by all summer I...
Forum: Commuting
07-15-11, 05:56 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 13,194
Posted By Thorn

Second the opinion on getting over to...

Second the opinion on getting over to forums.teamestrogen.com (where you won't get the juvenile responses like Mr. busted knuckles). There is a lot of saddle information there. You need to start by...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
07-02-11, 05:45 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,050
Posted By Thorn

Saw this thread last year; saw it this year and I...

Saw this thread last year; saw it this year and I never thought I'd hit it. Started regular commuting in March with a 30 mile round trip. While I adjusted to the schedule my weekend rides fell much...
Forum: Great Lakes
04-30-11, 07:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,822
Posted By Thorn

A resource you might want to use to pick roads: ...

A resource you might want to use to pick roads: http://www.cyclesouthwestwisconsin.com/index.html

But, I agree with the Mr. Steed -- I would not ride the Cheese County trail. We tried walking on...
Forum: Commuting
01-15-11, 03:20 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 10,559
Posted By Thorn

While slowly grinding up the 10% gradient into...

While slowly grinding up the 10% gradient into one of those Italian hill towns, a little old lady who was sweeping her balcony shouted out at me, "Better to just get off and walk!" in Italian, of...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-20-10, 06:21 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,081
Posted By Thorn

Bar Mitts. Your link is an interesting...

Bar Mitts. Your link is an interesting compromise that gets away from the no-riding-in-the-drops problem. But, they look like they'd only work as a wind break. You'd lose some of the warm with...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-17-10, 02:19 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,081
Posted By Thorn

Best winter investment since my screaming yellow...

Best winter investment since my screaming yellow winter jacket. Bar mitts at 30F have me riding without gloves. Only negative is that you will ride on the hoods. No other hand position. I'm about...
Forum: Commuting
11-29-10, 07:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,434
Posted By Thorn

Go for it. Great tire. Not too bad a rolling...

Go for it. Great tire. Not too bad a rolling resistance. Takes a lot of abuse. no flats in over 1500 city miles. I run them at 100psi on 28mm tires.That said, I replaced my original set this...
Forum: Great Lakes
10-04-10, 03:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,235
Posted By Thorn

Just a quick ride report for someone searching...

Just a quick ride report for someone searching next year....

Relatively well run ride with little bumps, that some might call hills. Mostly flat, though.

The ride ran in a clover leaf pattern...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-14-10, 12:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,366
Posted By Thorn

I took a latched on goathead to my Panaracer...

I took a latched on goathead to my Panaracer Duros and didn't flat -- had to stop and pull it off.

The Duros are amazingly tough. I've never flatted them although they only lasted about 2000...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-13-10, 01:53 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,654
Posted By Thorn

I just sent my B68 to the factory to get a...

I just sent my B68 to the factory to get a "upgrade" (they add the LD slot and reinforce the leather). Turn around time was within the usual (I've done this before). No issues. I will admit that...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
05-31-10, 09:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,290
Posted By Thorn

It depends....like saddles are so very personal,...

It depends....like saddles are so very personal, so are chamois.

I know women who ride long distances who won't wear a short with chamois. A couple of thoughts.

Try a short with a thinner...
Forum: Great Lakes
05-04-10, 05:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 647
Posted By Thorn

30mph gusts on Saturday made the breeze on Sunday...

30mph gusts on Saturday made the breeze on Sunday effortless. Two rides with two very different personalities.

The Quadrupedal remains my all time favorite ride (great cause, great volunteers,...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-10, 03:15 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,726
Posted By Thorn

Absolutely do Going to the Sun road. Note the...

Absolutely do Going to the Sun road. Note the hours that bikes are allowed going west to east. Depending upon your strength, that may require an early start. West to east is a nice, steady 5.5%...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-28-10, 06:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 722
Posted By Thorn

Congrats....the next one will be easier. 20...

Congrats....the next one will be easier. 20 miles with headwind and hills!?!?!? Good job.



Thanks for saying this. This is always my pet peeve on organized rides. I don't have horrible bike...
Forum: Great Lakes
04-20-10, 05:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,015
Posted By Thorn

I keep doing the Quadrupedal because I love the...

I keep doing the Quadrupedal because I love the area and I appreciate the cause. But, I have to admit that the Quadrupedal t-shirts also become my favorites. Heck, I look forward to seeing the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-10, 06:31 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,431
Posted By Thorn

Statistically, more women have shorter torso/arms...

Statistically, more women have shorter torso/arms than legs than men. But like all generalities, some women have shorter legs to torso and some men will have longer legs to torso ratios. A WSD bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-10, 09:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,140
Posted By Thorn

Our household has 2 S&S coupled Waterfords. Like...

Our household has 2 S&S coupled Waterfords. Like Stevie47 says, you won't notice any difference in the ride. Heck, my fastest century was on my coupled bike. The only time we've had trouble with...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-10, 03:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,704
Posted By Thorn

A quick test for whether you want to look at a...

A quick test for whether you want to look at a WSD or a traditional frame is to compare the riders height measurement to their wingspan (finger tip to finger tip with arms perpindicular to the body)....
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
02-06-10, 07:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 20,116
Posted By Thorn

You hit it on the nose....the only thing...

You hit it on the nose....the only thing different is the length (some don't believe the saddle is any wider and swear that it is not, despite Brooks statement). The concept of the shorter nose is...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
02-03-10, 07:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 20,116
Posted By Thorn

May I be blunt? Get over it! If the saddle...

May I be blunt? Get over it! If the saddle fits, ride it. It isn't as if riding a saddle marketed at women in going to suddenly emasculate you. If the shape works for you, do a little happy...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-26-10, 07:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 840
Posted By Thorn

+1 I've ordered custom shorts from Boure. ...

+1 I've ordered custom shorts from Boure. Service was very good. The shorts are nothing fancy, just well-made with a basic chamois. Exactly what I want.
Forum: Great Lakes
01-17-10, 01:23 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,840
Posted By Thorn

Exactly. You're getting a lot...and a lot costs....

Exactly. You're getting a lot...and a lot costs. Stewart's crew works hard and they deserve to make a little in the process. Remember. The money is well-spent, not just padding someone's pockets....
Forum: Road Cycling
12-23-09, 04:21 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 968
Posted By Thorn

Totally agree...for Louisville, "cold"; for me,...

Totally agree...for Louisville, "cold"; for me, "pleasant"; for the people riding with us from Texas, "bitterly cold". All a matter of perspective.

I usually get out a couple of times a month...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-23-09, 07:34 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 968
Posted By Thorn

Define "warm"

It all depends upon your definition of "warm" and when you're travelling. By March, from about mid US down, you'll see nice spring weather (30-60 temp range and, of course, possibility of rain). I...
Forum: Great Lakes
09-23-09, 04:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 798
Posted By Thorn

I've done DCC 5 times now. Great organization. ...

I've done DCC 5 times now. Great organization. Great cause. Great volunteers. Great opportunity for a long weekend in a really nice area.

HOWEVER.....I thought the recent route change (?this...
Forum: Great Lakes
09-21-09, 10:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 941
Posted By Thorn

Wasn't that fresh pavement the treat? I want to...

Wasn't that fresh pavement the treat? I want to know who on Spring City's board works for the road maintenence crew for SE Wisconsin. I've never had a route with so many new roads.



I left my...
Forum: Great Lakes
08-19-09, 06:13 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,641
Posted By Thorn

Great story. You're right...I couldn't make DlD...

Great story. You're right...I couldn't make DlD this year and while I really enjoyed reading the other rider stories, this one warms the heart. Thanks for sharing it.

Looking forward to the...
Forum: Great Lakes
07-28-09, 08:59 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,681
Posted By Thorn

Thanks Wiswell...I punched the details page for...

Thanks Wiswell...I punched the details page for the Wheelmen and found 63 and 100. Never even saw the 44 option on that page.

44 + 40 I can probably do (I know where the coffee shop in Waterford...
Forum: Great Lakes
07-28-09, 05:40 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,681
Posted By Thorn

Does anyone know if there is a short route this...

Does anyone know if there is a short route this weekend? Reading the web sites for the two clubs implies the "short" route is a metric and the long route a full century.

Normally, neither...
Forum: Great Lakes
06-24-09, 06:25 AM
Replies: 293
Views: 10,462
Posted By Thorn

Just a lurker thanks to y'all for the stories and...

Just a lurker thanks to y'all for the stories and pics. Not a racer. Never was. Never will be. Just someone who rides and respects and enjoys those that can ride fast.

But, John, that...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
06-16-09, 01:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,807
Posted By Thorn

In addition to getting info here, try searching...

In addition to getting info here, try searching forums.teamestrogen.com. The most hated/loved saddles as well as the plethora of threads on measuring sit bones might be of value.

Finding the...
Forum: Great Lakes
05-04-09, 04:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,226
Posted By Thorn

Well organized ride with perfect...

Well organized ride with perfect weather....except for the wind that kept growing and growing....:eek:

After my other half totally bonked out on Upper Wyoming, we headed down CTY-Y and CTY-Z for...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-20-09, 06:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 570
Posted By Thorn

1) Never 2) Yes, yes, yes. We put an old...

1) Never
2) Yes, yes, yes. We put an old t-shirt in between the bike and the straps. Also (very, very important), wrap another piece of old t-shirt around your seat tube where it bumps up against...
Forum: Great Lakes
03-29-09, 07:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 815
Posted By Thorn

Very, very flat and scenic...28-June Menononee...

Very, very flat and scenic...28-June Menononee River Century. It is a little north of Green Bay. Nicely run, considered worth driving for.

Other than that, I'm located south so I'm not...
Forum: Great Lakes
03-29-09, 07:42 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,944
Posted By Thorn

Just when the rains had brought the...

Just when the rains had brought the roadsalt-o-meter close to zero, another layer of snow and the darn meter is pegged....looks like many more miles for the winter bike...
Forum: Great Lakes
02-24-09, 10:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 856
Posted By Thorn

Well, there is the obvious "be part of the...

Well, there is the obvious "be part of the solution" and educate them. :rolleyes:

Seriously, while we tend to avoid the MUP's on the weekends, there is one section of our long ride where the...
Forum: Great Lakes
02-16-09, 07:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 688
Posted By Thorn

Will the organizers be bringing that wind again...

Will the organizers be bringing that wind again this year? :D That third loop was a killer.

I'd say that we're in except that by the time we finish the century, the party will have long-since...
Forum: Great Lakes
12-31-08, 07:37 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,285
Posted By Thorn

4984 -- 16 miles shy of 5000. Thought about...

4984 -- 16 miles shy of 5000. Thought about trying to get in one more ride and decided to just write it off to statistical error :rolleyes:

Next year I'm aiming for at least 5500. Instead of...
Forum: Great Lakes
12-25-08, 02:37 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,630
Posted By Thorn

:rolleyes::rolleyes:Hrrrrmph...Polite WI-ites let...

:rolleyes::rolleyes:Hrrrrmph...Polite WI-ites let the IL-ans come play and immediately they suddenly think it is theirs. Polite just never works. Time to build a...
Forum: Great Lakes
08-19-08, 11:50 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,894
Posted By Thorn

But, they also just released another request to...

But, they also just released another request to help find the vehicle. Makes me think they didn't really find the vehicle.

The sad thing is, 50 cents says that even if they find the vehicle,...
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