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Forum: Commuting
12-04-17, 12:22 PM
Replies: 1,223
Views: 91,469
Posted By HydroG33r

Bizman (PA) _____________________________ 7507...

Bizman (PA) _____________________________ 7507 (8653 total miles YTD)
dschue5 (MN) ____________________________ 7450 (11689 total)
Gregf83 (BC) ____________________________ 6548 (10270...
Forum: Commuting
01-20-17, 02:02 PM
Replies: 3,129
Views: 192,608
Posted By HydroG33r

Love the lights, timvan_78! My last...

Love the lights, timvan_78!

My last commute was November 24; about 8 weeks to today. Can't remember why I didn't ride after that for a week or so before the snow hit in Vancouver, but since...
Forum: Commuting
01-17-17, 01:45 AM
Replies: 1,223
Views: 91,469
Posted By HydroG33r

Bizman (PA) _______________________________ 325...

Bizman (PA) _______________________________ 325 (355 total miles YTD)
mgw4jc (NC) _______________________________ 190.65 (219 total)
Tarwheel (NC) _____________________________ 129 (163 total)...
Forum: Commuting
01-03-17, 01:58 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,357
Posted By HydroG33r

Not a bad year overall; 4,451km = 89% of my...

Not a bad year overall; 4,451km = 89% of my 5,000km goal for 2016, but >40% more than my 3,171km in 2015.

https://c7.staticflickr.com/1/386/31229617294_7df85691fe_b.jpg

I was well ahead of my...
Forum: Commuting
01-02-17, 02:04 AM
Replies: 1,530
Views: 97,834
Posted By HydroG33r

marcmkkoy (IL) __________________ 11015 miles YTD...

marcmkkoy (IL) __________________ 11015 miles YTD (Actual commuting miles)
augustgarage (CA) ________________ 8253.6 (10,472.3 total) [189/189]
Bizman (PA) ______________________ 7950 (9015 total...
Forum: Commuting
12-16-16, 02:48 AM
Replies: 3,369
Views: 167,998
Posted By HydroG33r

Had my bike in the shop a couple weeks ago for a...

Had my bike in the shop a couple weeks ago for a bunch of stuff (new Stages Power meter on 105 crankset, new rear wheel, cassette, etc). It was ready for pickup the day after Snowmageddon 2016 hit...
Forum: Commuting
12-16-16, 02:03 AM
Replies: 1,530
Views: 97,834
Posted By HydroG33r

marcmkkoy (IL) __________________ 10821 miles YTD...

marcmkkoy (IL) __________________ 10821 miles YTD
augustgarage (CA) ________________ 8253.6 (10,472.3 total) [189/189]
Bizman (PA) ______________________ 7763 (8782 total miles YTD)
buzzbee (CA)...
Forum: Commuting
10-07-16, 02:31 AM
Replies: 3,369
Views: 167,998
Posted By HydroG33r

Thanks joeyduck! I'm actually in Jakarta at the...

Thanks joeyduck! I'm actually in Jakarta at the moment, on my way home from Pulau Merah...
Forum: Commuting
09-07-16, 05:35 PM
Replies: 3,369
Views: 167,998
Posted By HydroG33r

Hope the move went well... it was great to meet...

Hope the move went well... it was great to meet up with you and timvan_78!
Forum: Commuting
07-22-16, 02:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,614
Posted By HydroG33r

How big is your office that you didn't know there...

How big is your office that you didn't know there were showers there? :lol:
Forum: Commuting
07-21-16, 10:51 AM
Replies: 1,530
Views: 97,834
Posted By HydroG33r

augustgarage (ca) _______________ 4923.4 (5714.6...

augustgarage (ca) _______________ 4923.4 (5714.6 total) [119/119]
Bizman (pa) _____________________ 4414 (4950 (total)
texmac (tx) _____________________ 4020 (4302 total)
dschue5...
Forum: Commuting
07-19-16, 02:10 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,450
Posted By HydroG33r

Mine's similar; 21.8 km one-way is the shortest...

Mine's similar; 21.8 km one-way is the shortest distance along bike paths (can be ~20km if I take major roads, which I don't). Those bike paths are some of the heaviest used in Vancouver though, so...
Forum: Commuting
07-15-16, 12:32 AM
Replies: 1,530
Views: 97,834
Posted By HydroG33r

augustgarage (ca) _______________ 4923.4 (5714.6...

augustgarage (ca) _______________ 4923.4 (5714.6 total) [119/119]
Bizman (pa) _____________________ 4342 (4878 total)
texmac (tx) _____________________ 4020 (4302 total)
dschue5...
Forum: Commuting
07-08-16, 12:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,163
Posted By HydroG33r

If it wasn't for the pregnant wife, this could...

If it wasn't for the pregnant wife, this could just as easily have sounded like a childhood memory...
Forum: Commuting
07-08-16, 12:36 AM
Replies: 3,369
Views: 167,998
Posted By HydroG33r

The jerk faces were, in fact, bright or lucky...

The jerk faces were, in fact, bright or lucky enough to find (and steal) my M19 multi tool.

Shopping to replace stolen stuff isn't even fun!
Forum: Commuting
07-07-16, 12:45 PM
Replies: 3,369
Views: 167,998
Posted By HydroG33r

That'd be great! Though I use the Planet Bike...

That'd be great! Though I use the Planet Bike ones with the neoprene sleeve, and was fastidious enough already to change the sleeve over from the spent cartridge to the new one. That jerk face got...
Forum: Commuting
07-07-16, 12:44 PM
Replies: 3,369
Views: 167,998
Posted By HydroG33r

My thoughts exactly. That's the funny...

My thoughts exactly.



That's the funny thing... I was about 2 weeks into my new Continental Grand Prix 4000S II's (25C) when I got the first flat. Still using my Continental Race 28 tubes (the...
Forum: Commuting
07-07-16, 12:03 PM
Replies: 3,369
Views: 167,998
Posted By HydroG33r

Fifth flat tire in <2 weeks on my way home from...

Fifth flat tire in <2 weeks on my way home from work last night. Weather was nice so wasn't a big deal to change it; even conveniently broke down at a nice spot with some grass & trees beside the...
Forum: Commuting
07-05-16, 04:55 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,967
Posted By HydroG33r

Think it would work to re-carbonate flat beer...

Think it would work to re-carbonate flat beer that's been all shaken up in my bag?
Forum: Commuting
07-05-16, 04:54 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,967
Posted By HydroG33r

You also have a frame pump or something?

You also have a frame pump or something?
Forum: Commuting
07-05-16, 04:24 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,967
Posted By HydroG33r

Spare tube Crank Brothers Speedier Lever ...

Spare tube
Crank Brothers Speedier Lever
Pedro's Tire Lever
2 x 16g CO2 canisters
Specialized CPro2 CO2 trigger
Wad of nitrile gloves


I used to carry a small pump but I've never had much...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-05-16, 04:20 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 10,813
Posted By HydroG33r

I just installed a set of Gatorskins (700x23C...

I just installed a set of Gatorskins (700x23C folding) this past weekend on both my wheels. They weren't as tough as my Schwalbe Marathons, or even the GP 4 Seasons. I love my Crank Brothers...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-05-16, 04:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 23,221
Posted By HydroG33r

I've had good luck with the GP 4 Seasons; trying...

I've had good luck with the GP 4 Seasons; trying a set of Gatorskins right now that a friend gave me and they're not bad, but I think my next set will be 4 Seasons again. The GP 4000S II gave me 3...
Forum: Commuting
07-05-16, 03:51 PM
Replies: 1,530
Views: 97,834
Posted By HydroG33r

augustgarage (CA) ______________ 4923.4 (5714.6...

augustgarage (CA) ______________ 4923.4 (5714.6 total) [119/119]
Bizman (PA) ____________________ 4191 (4726 total)
TexMac (TX) ____________________ 4020 (4302 total)
dschue5...
Forum: Commuting
06-30-16, 12:43 AM
Replies: 3,369
Views: 167,998
Posted By HydroG33r

2 flats today + 1 last week = ChainReactionCycles order

Two flats today; one on the way to work, one on the way home. Add that to another I had last week and it made for a ChainReactionCycles order this morning at work.

Riding up a long hill at ~15...
Forum: Commuting
06-09-16, 11:34 AM
Replies: 3,369
Views: 167,998
Posted By HydroG33r

Nice ride in this morning, though at 13°C = 55F I...

Nice ride in this morning, though at 13°C = 55F I was a bit too cool in just my summer merino T-shirt, but adding another thin merino long sleeve was too hot.
joeyduck and timvan_78 may be...
Forum: Commuting
06-07-16, 11:51 PM
Replies: 3,369
Views: 167,998
Posted By HydroG33r

Ironically I didn't ride much last week; I hate...

Ironically I didn't ride much last week; I hate BTWW in Vancouver... too many people out there perpetuating the stereotype of cyclists that everyone loves to hate. Just coincidence that I couldn't...
Forum: Commuting
06-07-16, 11:48 PM
Replies: 3,369
Views: 167,998
Posted By HydroG33r

Being summertime in Vancouver now, I decided to...

Being summertime in Vancouver now, I decided to resume my favourite route to work yesterday, whereby I'm riding on riverfront paved/unpaved MUP for a good stretch of my ride in. Means about 10%...
Forum: Commuting
06-07-16, 11:40 PM
Replies: 1,530
Views: 97,834
Posted By HydroG33r

augustgarage (CA) _____________ 4002.8 (4722.2...

augustgarage (CA) _____________ 4002.8 (4722.2 total) [99/99]
Bizman (PA) ___________________ 3624.0 (4007 total)
TexMac (TX) ___________________ 2800 (3100 total)
buzzbee (CA) __________________...
Forum: Commuting
06-04-16, 12:27 AM
Replies: 1,530
Views: 97,834
Posted By HydroG33r

augustgarage (CA) _____________ 4002.8 (4722.2...

augustgarage (CA) _____________ 4002.8 (4722.2 total) [99/99]
Bizman (PA) ___________________ 3487.0 (3865 total)
TexMac (TX) ___________________ 2800 (3100 total)
buzzbee (CA) __________________...
Forum: Commuting
05-25-16, 12:39 PM
Replies: 1,530
Views: 97,834
Posted By HydroG33r

Bizman (PA) ___________________ 3228.0 (3585...

Bizman (PA) ___________________ 3228.0 (3585 total)
augustgarage (CA) _____________ 3171.5 (3628.2 total) [77/77]
TexMac (TX) ___________________ 2800 (3100 total)
buzzbee (CA) __________________...
Forum: Commuting
05-14-16, 12:34 AM
Replies: 3,369
Views: 167,998
Posted By HydroG33r

WooHoo!! Nice job! We should have a BBQ at...

WooHoo!!

Nice job! We should have a BBQ at the beach to celebrate![/QUOTE]

Agree! I'm coming up on 9,000 next week so should hit 10,000 in June about 3 years in... You're laying down some...
Forum: Commuting
05-13-16, 01:42 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 13,067
Posted By HydroG33r

Maybe she just need to bring a coyote on a leash...

Maybe she just need to bring a coyote on a leash to your social settings to break the ice and get you talking.
Forum: Commuting
05-13-16, 01:39 PM
Replies: 3,369
Views: 167,998
Posted By HydroG33r

Duck the geese.

Duck the geese.
Forum: Commuting
05-13-16, 01:37 PM
Replies: 3,369
Views: 167,998
Posted By HydroG33r

Love the footnote. Can tell you're a scientist.

Love the footnote. Can tell you're a scientist.
Forum: Commuting
05-13-16, 09:05 AM
Replies: 3,369
Views: 167,998
Posted By HydroG33r

The new 4-way stop @ 10th/Yukon is already a big...

The new 4-way stop @ 10th/Yukon is already a big improvement. A friend of ours is a planner at City of Vancouver and she's just moved over to the 10th Ave bikeway improvement project team :)
Forum: Commuting
05-11-16, 03:10 PM
Replies: 3,369
Views: 167,998
Posted By HydroG33r

I've been taking a slightly longer route to work...

I've been taking a slightly longer route to work since last fall because the shortest route (avoiding major roads, of course) has some dangerous stretches (the 10th Avenue bikeway in Vancouver from...
Forum: Commuting
05-10-16, 11:42 AM
Replies: 1,530
Views: 97,834
Posted By HydroG33r

augustgarage (CA)___________ 3171.5 (3628.2...

augustgarage (CA)___________ 3171.5 (3628.2 total) [77/77]
Bizman (PA) ________________ 2871.0 (3186)
TexMac (TX) ________________ 2800 (3100 total)
buzzbee (CA) _______________ 2661.0
gregf83...
Forum: Commuting
05-09-16, 02:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,076
Posted By HydroG33r

What you doing riding from your work to BCIT? Or...

What you doing riding from your work to BCIT? Or was this just for illustration purposes showing a Richmond to Bby route?



Think the OP said Lougheed/Willingdon area. So yeah, not far from...
Forum: Commuting
05-09-16, 02:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,076
Posted By HydroG33r

Hilarious, joeyduck! You and I must have been...

Hilarious, joeyduck! You and I must have been composing at the same time (your message wasn't here when I first loaded this thread ~20 mins ago; you must've been typing then).



... and we also...
Forum: Commuting
05-09-16, 02:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,076
Posted By HydroG33r

I ride from New Westminster to Kitsilano every...

I ride from New Westminster to Kitsilano every day; I know most of the bike routes in Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster and North Richmond from either varying my routes to/from work or going on...
Forum: Commuting
02-25-16, 02:58 PM
Replies: 3,369
Views: 167,998
Posted By HydroG33r

Awesome!

Awesome!
Forum: Commuting
02-25-16, 02:57 PM
Replies: 3,369
Views: 167,998
Posted By HydroG33r

Crossed bike mechanic off the list last night of...

Crossed bike mechanic off the list last night of potential trades I could pursue if I ever wanted a change of pace.

Two nights ago noticed my BB7 disc brakes were feeling a bit mushy, so...
Forum: Commuting
02-25-16, 02:51 PM
Replies: 1,530
Views: 97,834
Posted By HydroG33r

Bizman (PA) __________________ 976.0 (1126 total)...

Bizman (PA) __________________ 976.0 (1126 total)
Cosmic Hawk (HI) _____________ 867.0 (1157 total)
augustgarage (CA) ____________ 683.2 (822 total)[16/16]
Tarwheel (NC) ________________ 670.0...
Forum: Commuting
02-02-16, 01:21 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 10,069
Posted By HydroG33r

Depends; can you drive up a mountain, park for...

Depends; can you drive up a mountain, park for free, and ride your mountain bike down to work?
Forum: Commuting
02-02-16, 01:19 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 10,069
Posted By HydroG33r

$3k is not a trivial amount to spend, but cars...

$3k is not a trivial amount to spend, but cars are expensive. My wife and I consciously decided a few years ago to become a one-car family; I used to take transit to work until I started bike...
Forum: Commuting
02-01-16, 03:02 PM
Replies: 3,369
Views: 167,998
Posted By HydroG33r

Pretty good week last week at 192.3km = 120...

Pretty good week last week at 192.3km = 120 miles. Had to drive today (kids were WIPED after my daughter's bday party yesterday where we had 26 kindergarteners in the house at once; I let them sleep...
Forum: Commuting
02-01-16, 02:53 PM
Replies: 3,369
Views: 167,998
Posted By HydroG33r

Do drop me a line re your schedule; would love to...

Do drop me a line re your schedule; would love to stop by one day to say hi on the way home from work.



Haven't seen anything yet. Last I saw my pannier was @ 45th & Boundary across from...
Forum: Commuting
01-29-16, 03:45 PM
Replies: 3,369
Views: 167,998
Posted By HydroG33r

Lost an Ortlieb Backroller :(

Was a slow start to January (first ride wasn't until Jan 12 as it was icy just about every morning until then and I don't risk it in the ice anymore after a few slip & slide incidents). However, I'm...
Forum: Commuting
10-15-15, 11:22 PM
Replies: 1,579
Views: 109,320
Posted By HydroG33r

augustgarage (CA) _________________ 7,091.6...

augustgarage (CA) _________________ 7,091.6 (9,511.1 total) [163/163]
scroca (MT) _______________________ 6,933.27
gregf83 (BC) ______________________ 5,776.0 [142/170] (7,656.0 total)
dschue5...
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