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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-08-24, 07:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 537
Posted By sam21fire

I drove fire engines for almost 20 years in...

I drove fire engines for almost 20 years in urban, suburban, and rural areas. Big Red Truck (the proverbial BRT), tons of flashing lights, reflective materials on all sides, two types of crushingly...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-22-24, 08:19 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,595
Posted By sam21fire

How about 4*F and rode outside running errands? ...

How about 4*F and rode outside running errands?
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Forum: Recumbent
09-16-23, 08:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 831
Posted By sam21fire

I regularly commute on my 'bent (also former AF...

I regularly commute on my 'bent (also former AF aircrew) and besides the maintenance/mechanical checks discussed, I've learned to also do a "before takeoff check"... straps and zippers secured...
Forum: Touring
06-01-23, 07:53 PM
Replies: 4,822
Views: 2,617,629
Posted By sam21fire

Hey Dale, what are the yellow pans? I'm looking...

Hey Dale, what are the yellow pans? I'm looking for something similar for my Giro A20. Sam
Forum: Touring
02-19-23, 08:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,110
Posted By sam21fire

My wife and I did the West coast and central part...

My wife and I did the West coast and central part of the island but that was in 2013. PM me or look for densamoz on CrazyGuyonabike.com.

Sam
Forum: Commuting
02-19-23, 08:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,098
Posted By sam21fire

I use an older pair of Keen hiking boots with...

I use an older pair of Keen hiking boots with thick socks here in Green Bay.
Sam
Forum: Pills and Ills
02-09-23, 09:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,628
Posted By sam21fire

Yeah, I can relate to all that. It doesn't seem...

Yeah, I can relate to all that. It doesn't seem like I have nearly the intensity of negative/depressive thoughts while I'm riding. I have learned that cycling (and other exercise, preferably outside)...
Forum: Touring
02-02-23, 08:36 PM
Replies: 2,083
Views: 415,029
Posted By sam21fire

Outstanding photos!

Outstanding photos!
Forum: Commuting
02-01-23, 08:04 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,006
Posted By sam21fire

i ride for my commute 2-3 x per week. I figure if...

i ride for my commute 2-3 x per week. I figure if I have to commute I might as well get some exercise out of it. When I start to feel like my fitness is leveling off I'll start adding miles to the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-24-23, 08:33 PM
Replies: 5,332
Views: 840,249
Posted By sam21fire

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A bit chilly riding to work. 19F without the wind...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-20-22, 08:34 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 10,869
Posted By sam21fire

Yep, I go to the gym 2-3x/week, and have a...

Yep, I go to the gym 2-3x/week, and have a personal trainer show me new exercises every other week using a variety of weights and body weight events. Gotta keep the bones strong and the belly off....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-06-22, 08:29 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,659
Posted By sam21fire

After years of wrist pain with bilateral carpal...

After years of wrist pain with bilateral carpal tunnel release surgery, and ongoing low back and neck issues, I changed to a recumbent last year. So far no wrist/shoulder/neck issues at all, and only...
Forum: Commuting
11-21-22, 08:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 792
Posted By sam21fire

Yep it happens. Sometimes your body is telling...

Yep it happens. Sometimes your body is telling you it needs a break, sometimes your mind. I had one today too, riding 5 miles just about killed me for no apparent reason. Ah well.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-21-22, 08:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,019
Posted By sam21fire

Glad you healed ok. I did mine being...

Glad you healed ok. I did mine being adventurous...ok, I was walking into my office to answer the phone and *snap* and down I went. No prior injuries, nada. My previous cycling shortened my recovery...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-20-22, 08:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,019
Posted By sam21fire

Feels good to be peddling again huh? I was off...

Feels good to be peddling again huh? I was off for 4 months after a freak torn achilles tendon. Riding felt good but the lost fitness sucked!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-20-22, 08:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 878
Posted By sam21fire

I pretty much ride the same bike (Bacchetta A20...

I pretty much ride the same bike (Bacchetta A20 recumbent) just swap to studs when the snow/ice shows up, but there's room for them where you probably don't on other road bikes.
Sam
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-20-22, 08:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,142
Posted By sam21fire

Yep, same with me. There's one other guy...

Yep, same with me. There's one other guy (younger) that occasionally rides to work but I think he's only a mile or so away, and he never rides in the winter (Green Bay WI). Being a native of Southern...
Forum: Commuting
11-20-22, 08:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 698
Posted By sam21fire

Fantastic! I had my first snow commute last week...

Fantastic! I had my first snow commute last week (Green Bay WI). Only a few inches of snow, and less on the salted roads, but still some icey spots and pretty chilly (15F w/o wind chill). Got the...
Forum: Commuting
11-20-22, 08:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,011
Posted By sam21fire

Yeah, I notice that it takes a couple of rides...

Yeah, I notice that it takes a couple of rides when snow season starts (Green Bay WI) to get my snow/ice skills retuned, and to get used to the studs again. After that it's just fun.
Sam
Forum: Commuting
09-25-22, 08:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,148
Posted By sam21fire

+1 for the studs all winter. Here in Green Bay it...

+1 for the studs all winter. Here in Green Bay it can vary between slop, ice/snow/ hard ice, or clear roads depending on how long since the last storm, which part of the season etc.

I just...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-14-22, 06:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,556
Posted By sam21fire

I live in WI and am frequently amazed and...

I live in WI and am frequently amazed and infuriated to read news articles about someone getting arrested for their (wait for it).. 12, 13, or 14th OWI (operating while intoxicated). And they STILL...
Forum: Touring
08-07-22, 07:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 953
Posted By sam21fire

The other factor to consider during 'expedition'...

The other factor to consider during 'expedition' rides, or even fairly remote rides in the US is to include a certain percentage of food/water (and gear) as the Oh S--t buffer in case you have a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-30-22, 08:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,071
Posted By sam21fire

In the aircrew/flying world there's a basic...

In the aircrew/flying world there's a basic concept of "what will I do if X important action doesn't work", aka always have a Plan B immediately available. Glad your guardian angel was paying...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-14-22, 08:10 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,540
Posted By sam21fire

Redlands is my home town and I continue to read...

Redlands is my home town and I continue to read the local paper and police and FD 'blotters'. Some of my children still live there. So far I have found NO reports of this actually occurring so I'd...
Forum: Touring
05-25-22, 07:38 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,085
Posted By sam21fire

All very good thoughts. My only addition is that...

All very good thoughts. My only addition is that 2 years ago my kids pitched in and paid for a new recumbent touring bike for me (Bicchetta Giro) in honor of my abused low back (20 yrs firefighting,...
Forum: Commuting
11-04-21, 05:48 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,796
Posted By sam21fire

One of the bigger issues I dealt with when I rode...

One of the bigger issues I dealt with when I rode in SoCal in the rain was the oil that washed toward the outside edge of roadway, and was especially slippery at intersections. It rains so...
Forum: Commuting
10-30-21, 03:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,991
Posted By sam21fire

In the summer yes of course. In the winter I...

In the summer yes of course. In the winter I never see other riders after the first snow fall.
Forum: Commuting
10-30-21, 03:20 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,241
Posted By sam21fire

When I need to carry my work computer and radio...

When I need to carry my work computer and radio back and forth I use a small towel to wrap my computer and tablet inside Ortlieb panniers. The radio gets tucked in with my socks/tshirt/undies. No...
Forum: Commuting
07-24-21, 12:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,469
Posted By sam21fire

I hauled 50+ lbs of groceries home from the store...

I hauled 50+ lbs of groceries home from the store a few times using panniers in the SoCal heat, but I always refilled my water bottle(s) before leaving the store so I had enough to get home w/o...
Forum: Commuting
04-05-21, 08:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,396
Posted By sam21fire

I'm allowed to park mine inside, but it gets just...

I'm allowed to park mine inside, but it gets just as wet (and snowy/salty) when I ride to work in the rain/snow as it would parked outside. As previously mentioned, wash, rinse, lube, repeat. All's...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-20-21, 08:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,621
Posted By sam21fire

25 gusting to 30 on my ride home from work...

25 gusting to 30 on my ride home from work tonight...and wind chill of 8F. Not completely fun but not horrible and not unsafe.
Forum: Recumbent
01-12-21, 08:35 PM
Replies: 1,046
Views: 496,843
Posted By sam21fire

LOL, I just realized I haven't changed my profile...

LOL, I just realized I haven't changed my profile information... I live in Green Bay now so snow is is an issue sometimes.
Forum: Recumbent
01-07-21, 08:52 PM
Replies: 1,046
Views: 496,843
Posted By sam21fire

My new Giro A20. This is my first bent so I don't...

My new Giro A20. This is my first bent so I don't have enough confidence or the right muscle fitness to ride it to work (or in the snow!) yet, so far only short rides around the neighborhood....
Forum: Commuting
09-13-20, 06:49 PM
Replies: 1,683
Views: 342,872
Posted By sam21fire

A few weeks ago I decided to take the long way...

A few weeks ago I decided to take the long way home from work, out through an area that is mostly corn fields. Found a 12-lb sledge hammer, nice one too! Figured out how to strap it to my rear rack...
Forum: Commuting
09-13-20, 06:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,807
Posted By sam21fire

Yeah, had to wear my jacket to work a few days...

Yeah, had to wear my jacket to work a few days last week here in Green Bay. We'll probably have a couple of weeks of warm weather soon before fall/winter settles in.
Forum: Touring
08-02-20, 07:32 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,591
Posted By sam21fire

My wife and I did a 3-week bike tour there for...

My wife and I did a 3-week bike tour there for our honeymoon. Fantastic place to ride. Enjoy!
Forum: Commuting
04-30-20, 08:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,170
Posted By sam21fire

I worked out a deal with a church that had...

I worked out a deal with a church that had vandalism and burglary problems. Since I usually started my ride about 0500 they let me park all day (out of the way but in the shade) in exchange for...
Forum: Touring
04-25-20, 06:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 958
Posted By sam21fire

I love that area! I've driven through there many...

I love that area! I've driven through there many time but never ride. Now that I live in WI it seems less likely that I'll ride it any time soon...

Sam
Forum: Commuting
02-24-20, 09:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,169
Posted By sam21fire

Yeah, I'm dreaming of that day. Today I had to...

Yeah, I'm dreaming of that day. Today I had to ride the studs because there was a lot of ice from the overnight freeze (24 last night) but this evening on the way hone I was wishing for my touring...
Forum: Commuting
02-16-20, 09:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,037
Posted By sam21fire

Nice! Well done! This is my first Wisconsin...

Nice! Well done!
This is my first Wisconsin winter and first experience riding in this weather. Once I got it in my head not to let the weather (except lots of snow) keep me from riding, I just...
Forum: Commuting
02-16-20, 09:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,037
Posted By sam21fire

Yeah I did, layers just like any other cold...

Yeah I did, layers just like any other cold weather activity, plus not overworking to keep the sweat to a minimum. Other than my toes I never really felt cold.
Forum: Commuting
02-15-20, 09:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,037
Posted By sam21fire

New Personal Record

I know this may not sound like much for some folks, but I set a personal record for low temperature on my ride to work yesterday... -10F with a wind chill of -24 according to the NWS. Yes, it can...
Forum: Commuting
11-16-19, 08:02 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,959
Posted By sam21fire

I've always enjoyed riding in the dark, either...

I've always enjoyed riding in the dark, either commuting early in the morning or touring across the desert. I agree that when commuting my lights and reflective clothing make me more visible, and...
Forum: Commuting
10-31-19, 06:51 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,033
Posted By sam21fire

Ok, cool thanks. I've been going through the same...

Ok, cool thanks. I've been going through the same problems.
Sam
Forum: Commuting
10-30-19, 08:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,033
Posted By sam21fire

Very cool! What are the pads you have on the...

Very cool! What are the pads you have on the tops of the bar?
Forum: Touring
10-24-19, 07:28 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,100
Posted By sam21fire

Yep, I wear padded shorts (actually padded...

Yep, I wear padded shorts (actually padded underwear things) on my B-17 almost always.
Forum: Commuting
10-24-19, 07:25 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,009
Posted By sam21fire

I practice presentations and briefings that I'm...

I practice presentations and briefings that I'm going to give that week. That and spitting out bugs....
Forum: Touring
03-07-18, 11:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,239
Posted By sam21fire

My wife and I did Hokkaido, loved it! Bikes on...

My wife and I did Hokkaido, loved it! Bikes on trains are a massive hassle IF they train allows them at all. There are some awesome cargo shipping services available between airports and major...
Forum: Commuting
01-01-18, 12:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,031
Posted By sam21fire

Don't bother clicking the link, it's an...

Don't bother clicking the link, it's an advertisement...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-23-17, 05:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,349
Posted By sam21fire

That's interesting... I was recently in C-Springs...

That's interesting... I was recently in C-Springs and while walking around I noticed how many people make their stop, or more often, pause, well into the crosswalk. One of them almost got me once,...
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