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Forum: Road Cycling
12-12-23, 01:08 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 7,521
Posted By Baetis

I know for a fact: 56.4. My Garmin Connect...

I know for a fact: 56.4. My Garmin Connect account says 80 MPH, but I remember distinctly how that happened. I forgot to turn off the computer when we took the train back from San Diego to...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-23, 04:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 872
Posted By Baetis

It's probably the Roubaix but there is NO MENTION...

It's probably the Roubaix but there is NO MENTION anywhere on the bike or the paperwork. It is definitely not the Tarmac.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-23, 04:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 872
Posted By Baetis

w/o a doubt I'd probably do a lot more gravel...

w/o a doubt I'd probably do a lot more gravel riding if I liked my gravel bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-23, 03:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 872
Posted By Baetis

SL4 Di2. All CF. I put my FSA handlebar on it...

SL4 Di2. All CF. I put my FSA handlebar on it when I got it.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-05-23, 06:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 872
Posted By Baetis

Welp, need to get the new one w/o any cash...

Welp, need to get the new one w/o any cash deficit. PLUS, we're most likely headed to Europe for a year and limited to one bike. Like my mechanic said tho, if I WANT to mtb, i could always rent one...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-05-23, 04:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 872
Posted By Baetis

30. My mechanic recommended to drop it to 20-25....

30. My mechanic recommended to drop it to 20-25. But, you know, I got the go-ahead for a new bike so.............:lol:
Forum: Road Cycling
10-05-23, 04:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 872
Posted By Baetis

a dilemma

So here it is. I have a gvl bike that I HATE. Kona Sutra Ltd, 50 mm tires. I just think it is too harsh of a ride. I also have a Specialized S Works Di2 that I LOVE. My wife thinks I should look...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-22, 06:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 571
Posted By Baetis

Not sure what the road is like east of Wilkerson...

Not sure what the road is like east of Wilkerson PAss, but the west side, towards Hartsel the traffic speed is 65+. From Hartsel, over Trout Creek Pass, the road is VERY busy and posted SL is 55....
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-12-21, 09:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,149
Posted By Baetis

vehicle-bike crash study

Anatomy Of A Bicycle Crash: Thousands Of Colorado Riders Injured In A Decade | KUNC...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-09-20, 02:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 927
Posted By Baetis

I'm a couple years older than you and "got" into...

I'm a couple years older than you and "got" into riding a mtb last year. Same roadie background. I was told the wide handle bars came from downhillers. There was a noticeable increase in handling...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-16-19, 03:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,836
Posted By Baetis

I have an S-Works SL4 I bought two years ago....

I have an S-Works SL4 I bought two years ago. Sooooo comfortable. I came off an Orbea Orca. The SL4 feels like butter in comparison. No more buzzing hands (almost nothing but chip seal around here)...
Forum: Southern California
04-21-15, 01:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,268
Posted By Baetis

Thanks. We're bringing our own bikes. This is a...

Thanks. We're bringing our own bikes. This is a "training" vacation, even tho I'll be working everyday, too. Need to put in the miles for upcoming Ride the Rockies in June and Provence in Sept. :)
Forum: Southern California
04-21-15, 01:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,268
Posted By Baetis

Thanks. Heading to CA tomorrow. Rental house...

Thanks. Heading to CA tomorrow. Rental house starts Sat. Who would you recommend for a good LBS?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-15, 09:06 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,235
Posted By Baetis

Very true. like the guy who does the BTC on the...

Very true. like the guy who does the BTC on the banana bike!
Forum: Southern California
03-07-15, 05:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,268
Posted By Baetis

Awesome, thanks. I'd seen a couple of those in my...

Awesome, thanks. I'd seen a couple of those in my brief search.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-15, 04:56 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,235
Posted By Baetis

Yes. This year it goes the long way; GJ to...

Yes. This year it goes the long way; GJ to Hotchkiss. We ride Cottonwood fairly frequently. From the Hot Springs to the summit it maps out at 6% avg for 13 miles. From the light in BV it's 19 mi and...
Forum: Southern California
03-07-15, 08:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,268
Posted By Baetis

Oceanside

Good morning. We're renting a house in Oceanside for two weeks April/May. Looking to increase our training for a lot of cycling this coming summer. Expecting to be doing 30-50 mi per day while we're...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-15, 08:10 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,235
Posted By Baetis

I've done two BTC's and just got in for my second...

I've done two BTC's and just got in for my second RtR this June. From what you are doing your legs should be in great shape. The killer is going to be the altitude. Unless you are here it's next to...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-30-14, 03:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,744
Posted By Baetis

I've ridden that saddle for two seasons now. Best...

I've ridden that saddle for two seasons now. Best fit for me of any saddle so far. ~4k miles.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-13, 05:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,240
Posted By Baetis

And on another note our local club, South Central...

And on another note our local club, South Central Racing/Amica's, will be grilling burgers and brats for sale at the camping location in Salida. Come hungry! 11 AM to 4 PM
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-13, 02:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,240
Posted By Baetis

Update: Yes we did get in. Went to Tucson a...

Update: Yes we did get in. Went to Tucson a couple of weeks ago to get more training rides b/c of the crappy weather we've had here. I got 260 mi in the week we were there, including the famous Mt...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-13, 07:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,063
Posted By Baetis

Because Salida in April is cold. And windy. And...

Because Salida in April is cold. And windy. And Monarch closes the 14th. And did I mention the wind in April? Only thing I'll be missing out on is the BWO hatch on the Arkansas.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-13, 02:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,063
Posted By Baetis

Saw that one. :thumb:

Saw that one. :thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-13, 11:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,063
Posted By Baetis

Tucson area

Will be in the area the middle of April to start training for Ride the Rockies. Research shows me a lot of group rides are available according to the Tucson Cycling webpage. Anyone have any...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-06-13, 05:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,240
Posted By Baetis

My wife decided she wanted to do something to...

My wife decided she wanted to do something to commemorate her 50th bday (this past Nov) so she decided last night she wants to do this. When she turned 40 she did some sprint tri's. :thumb: She...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-06-13, 05:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 732
Posted By Baetis

My wife decided she wanted to do it this year so...

My wife decided she wanted to do it this year so I signed us up for the lottery today. Plus, we'll get to sleep in our own bed on Thurs of that week!
Forum: Road Cycling
12-11-12, 11:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,564
Posted By Baetis

Sealed cartridge bearings ...

Sealed cartridge bearings
http://www.roadbikereview.com/cat/wheels/wheelsets/rol-wheels/race-sl/prd_366181_2490crx.aspx

I have these. Great wheels, over 10,000 mi on mine, have never been trued....
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-12, 08:47 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,392
Posted By Baetis

Nicely done. I see you didn't ride the Tarmac. ...

Nicely done. I see you didn't ride the Tarmac. Now don't you think you could have? :thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-12, 05:22 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,392
Posted By Baetis

Doesn't ring a bell. Wait, Duke that owns the...

Doesn't ring a bell. Wait, Duke that owns the rug store?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-12, 05:11 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,392
Posted By Baetis

I live just down the road from Indy Pass. We...

I live just down the road from Indy Pass. We moved out here from New England 5 years ago. First time I rode it was on a 53/42 with 12-26 in the back. It's really not that hard of a climb, as long...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-08-12, 05:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 725
Posted By Baetis

OK, are you ready? Winning time in Men's P1-2...

OK, are you ready? Winning time in Men's P1-2 was......................................
1:08:32 :eek:

That's 16.8 mph AVERAGE for the climb. That's just not right. :lol:

We had 150...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-25-12, 10:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 725
Posted By Baetis

Just looking at the graph at the Denny's Creek...

Just looking at the graph at the Denny's Creek section I see this: from mi 12.10 to 12.32 is 155' of elevation gain. I believe rise over run plots that at 13.3% grade? Anyways, would love to see...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-25-12, 08:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 725
Posted By Baetis

I'm reporting the feedback I was getting off the...

I'm reporting the feedback I was getting off the computer as I was riding it. Come on down and try it again. :thumb:
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-25-12, 07:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 725
Posted By Baetis

I rode it Sat w/my new Garmin 500. In the first...

I rode it Sat w/my new Garmin 500. In the first 12 miles to Denny's Creek and "The Wall" I registered over half a dozen sections of 6,7,8%. Two 10% and one 13%. The "Wall", ~ 1 mile, was...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-12, 02:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 361
Posted By Baetis

New Uphill TT; BV, CO

I cross posted from the Racing Forum.

Our club is putting on a new race this season.

Sunday July 8th. Two weeks before the Mt Evans HC. Come test your fitness. ...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-22-12, 01:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 725
Posted By Baetis

New Uphill TT; Buena Vista, CO

Our club is putting on a new race this season.

Sunday July 8th. Two weeks before the Mt Evans HC. Come test your fitness. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-12, 04:07 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,000
Posted By Baetis

Headed to town this weekend. This ride still...

Headed to town this weekend. This ride still happening?
Forum: Road Cycling
11-23-11, 09:12 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,000
Posted By Baetis

Your Sat ride sounds great. Planning on making...

Your Sat ride sounds great. Planning on making it at this point. Black/orange Orbea.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-21-11, 09:14 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,000
Posted By Baetis

Saturday? This one looks good, too. ...

Saturday?



This one looks good, too. Would like to do 56 mi. It's my birthday. ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
11-16-11, 04:48 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,000
Posted By Baetis

Will be in town for Thanksgiving. Anyone...

Will be in town for Thanksgiving. Anyone planning group ride for Fri or Sat? Did the Turkey Buster last year on Fri. Is the ride from Francis Tuttle on Sat still going on?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-11, 01:42 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,000
Posted By Baetis

Group did the route for the Red Man, except I...

Group did the route for the Red Man, except I flatted twice, group didn't stop, I caught up to 2 ppl who didn't know where we were supposed to turn around, so we ended up doing 65 mi. And godd*^n it...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-02-11, 09:37 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,000
Posted By Baetis

Excellent, thanks. I've hooked up w/a friend of...

Excellent, thanks. I've hooked up w/a friend of my bro-in-law. 50 miler from Hefner on Sat 7 AM.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-11, 08:14 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,000
Posted By Baetis

Sat AM, 25-40 miles, 17+ mph avg.

Sat AM, 25-40 miles, 17+ mph avg.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-11, 01:14 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,000
Posted By Baetis

Hello, anyone in here? Did all the riders leave...

Hello, anyone in here? Did all the riders leave Edmond/OKC?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-11, 01:20 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,000
Posted By Baetis

Still doing the VO-Tech ride from Francis Tuttle...

Still doing the VO-Tech ride from Francis Tuttle on Saturdays? We'll be in town over Labor Day weekend and was going to bring my bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-11, 05:36 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,895
Posted By Baetis

Why not just do the FriMorningCoffeeRide (FMCR)...

Why not just do the FriMorningCoffeeRide (FMCR) out of Gorham Bike and Ski on Congress St? Easy pace, lots of ppl to help out and give instruction, coffee stop in Falmouth. It's where I learned to...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-11, 05:13 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,582
Posted By Baetis

I've also been drooling over the Wiliers lately. ...

I've also been drooling over the Wiliers lately. Have an 05 Orbea Onix. Took it in recently to have cables/housings replaced and asked the head wrench to check it for cracks, just for the hell of...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-11, 06:22 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 12,030
Posted By Baetis

Specialized Toupe Gel. Felt like a 2x4. ...

Specialized Toupe Gel. Felt like a 2x4. Actually I think the 2x4 would have been more comfortable.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-11, 06:02 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,493
Posted By Baetis

South Central CO, surrounded by Sawatch, Elk and...

South Central CO, surrounded by Sawatch, Elk and Wet mtns. 15 14ers in this COUNTY alone. Switched to 50/34 a couple years ago to save my knees. A 'short' climb here is 45 minutes. Was riding...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-30-10, 01:15 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,000
Posted By Baetis

Was told about the OBS Turkey Buster ride for the...

Was told about the OBS Turkey Buster ride for the 26th while we were in a bike shop buying stuff on Tues. We'd only brought cold weather stuff. :lol: 79F Tues afternoon when my wife and I rode....
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