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Forum: Commuting
12-21-14, 09:31 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,286
Posted By Greg M

My commute is east-west 32 miles round trip. A...

My commute is east-west 32 miles round trip. A 20mph head wind + 15-17mph speed equates to 35-37mph. so the 15 mph argument does not hold water. I notice a big difference on days with or without...
Forum: Commuting
12-13-14, 03:15 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,322
Posted By Greg M

Funny, the days I wouldnt ride are the days there...

Funny, the days I wouldnt ride are the days there is no way id drive. So I take the train, luckily it doesn't
cost me, i work for the RR. Ice no problem, up to 2 inches of snow, no problem. Living...
Forum: Commuting
11-20-14, 09:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 884
Posted By Greg M

Outdoors all day , all year round. No cutoff...

Outdoors all day , all year round. No cutoff temp, so far lowest was last years 5 degrees f. Usually I feel warmer riding than working, so I look forward to the ride home, for more than just being...
Forum: Commuting
10-18-14, 04:54 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,985
Posted By Greg M

32+49=81

32+49=81
Forum: Commuting
09-01-14, 07:32 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 5,269
Posted By Greg M

So just the other day someone buzzed me with less...

So just the other day someone buzzed me with less than 12 inches
When I caught him at thenext light and pointed out the 3 foot law and the
30 mph speed limit he was exceeding by at least 15 mph,...
Forum: Commuting
08-23-14, 06:10 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,108
Posted By Greg M

I'm a big salad fiend. 4 out of five days I'll...

I'm a big salad fiend. 4 out of five days I'll pack a salad of spinach, radish, broccoli, peppers, tomatoes, onion, with grilled chicken and some feta cheese. Also a piece of fruit and some chocolate...
Forum: Commuting
08-22-14, 07:32 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,625
Posted By Greg M

If there is adecent shoulder I will ride the...

If there is adecent shoulder I will ride the shoulder. If not, then I take the lane. 32 mile round trip , 5 days a week, rain or shine or snow. The only times Ive been buzzed or clipped are the times...
Forum: Commuting
08-14-14, 06:11 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,693
Posted By Greg M

Salsa vaya 3 . Had mine since february and it is...

Salsa vaya 3 . Had mine since february and it is awesome.
Forum: Commuting
07-25-14, 07:44 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 10,029
Posted By Greg M

So let me see if I got this right, you felt...

So let me see if I got this right, you felt he/she was inconsiderate of others so you decided to retaliate? I guess you couldn't lock to the meter cause your bike was too good for that. This is whats...
Forum: Commuting
07-25-14, 07:36 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 10,029
Posted By Greg M

So back when I was driving to the train to get to...

So back when I was driving to the train to get to work, at some point someone blocked my car in and luckily I only had to wait an hour at the end of the day for them to show up and move so I could...
Forum: Commuting
07-23-14, 02:22 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 4,584
Posted By Greg M

I believe it is ," you can't fix stupid". Right...

I believe it is ," you can't fix stupid". Right up there with, "the dumb die".
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-20-14, 06:39 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,538
Posted By Greg M

A few weeks ago I decided to try riding with...

A few weeks ago I decided to try riding with earbuds when I realized if I was to go deaf I wouldnt
keep that from cycling. I think riding from nassau county ny into queens ny I see more than my fair...
Forum: Commuting
06-20-14, 06:19 PM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,979
Posted By Greg M

Been awhile since I've posted my commute. 3...

Been awhile since I've posted my commute. 3 months into new commute which is 32 miles round trip now, bringing me
2 miles further into queens. Heat and humidity of the week was gone, a pleasant 60...
Forum: Northeast
06-16-14, 08:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 826
Posted By Greg M

since my daughter is in boot camp(ROTC) my only...

since my daughter is in boot camp(ROTC) my only plans were a bbq at my dads in huntington. So I left my house in east meadow and rode north through westbury, brookville, down into oysterbay, through...
Forum: Commuting
04-29-14, 03:43 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,932
Posted By Greg M

I would also suggest walking around a bit after...

I would also suggest walking around a bit after your commute if you're not already. I notice if I get to work a little early and sit for too long when I first start moving around I'm a little tight....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-21-14, 03:59 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,303
Posted By Greg M

6 . 2 commuters ( 1 fair weather 1 foul ). 2 road...

6 . 2 commuters ( 1 fair weather 1 foul ). 2 road bikes ( 1 summer 1 winter ) and 2 mountain bikes. And why not?
Forum: Commuting
03-20-14, 04:56 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,187
Posted By Greg M

QUOTE=tjspiel;16594105]What these posts have in...

QUOTE=tjspiel;16594105]What these posts have in common for me is that they represent a dilemma. Sailing is something I spent a ton of time doing as a kid. I got into windsurfing after ollege and then...
Forum: Commuting
03-19-14, 02:04 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,187
Posted By Greg M

the admiral and I sail a 42' ketch , bought with...

the admiral and I sail a 42' ketch , bought with the idea of retirement. seven more years to go, fingers crossed. hoisting 4 sails and sailing out of a close harbor makes for some work. And moving...
Forum: Commuting
03-19-14, 10:11 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,187
Posted By Greg M

Arm curls , one pint at a time. Seriously with...

Arm curls , one pint at a time. Seriously with the 24 mile round
trip , which will become 30 next week, and a pretty physical
job (welding) by the time I get home I dont have the desire to
more....
Forum: Commuting
03-03-14, 07:47 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 7,151
Posted By Greg M

one in the dining room by the back door, one in...

one in the dining room by the back door, one in living room by the front door, new salsa vaya in the basement getting finishing touches at the moment, and 2 more in the garage. The wife is very...
Forum: Commuting
02-28-14, 05:52 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,082
Posted By Greg M

Haven't ridden the last 2 days, getting over a...

Haven't ridden the last 2 days, getting over a bad upper respiratory infection. So I had an excuse not to ride
in the minus degree wind chills today. But even with the cold weather if I miss a day...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-17-14, 10:47 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,900
Posted By Greg M

Fb, that would be 59th street bridge up through...

Fb, that would be 59th street bridge up through the Bronx to 22 all the way to poultney vt. then over Brandon gap to final destination in Rochester.
Forum: Commuting
02-17-14, 10:10 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 7,280
Posted By Greg M

12 miles in cold or rain, warmer weather usually...

12 miles in cold or rain, warmer weather usually more. East Meadow, N.Y.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-17-14, 09:38 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,900
Posted By Greg M

I was born in queens, n.y. and have lived on long...

I was born in queens, n.y. and have lived on long island n.y. my whole life, now 50. I
commute everyday from nassau county to queens county by bike. I started riding when
I was 5. Yes there is alot...
Forum: Commuting
02-12-14, 05:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 682
Posted By Greg M

Not me. I have to be in at 2am just when it...

Not me. I have to be in at 2am just when it begins in ny. And with the way it looks , won't be home
for 24 hrs. But on the upside looks like 40 degrees next week.
Forum: Commuting
02-12-14, 07:56 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,421
Posted By Greg M

we had 3 inches on the ground Monday morning when...

we had 3 inches on the ground Monday morning when I left at 5:15. some places were plowed some not. In 12 miles, I had everything from wet roads to hard pack, slush ,fresh untouched snow and rutted...
Forum: Winter Cycling
02-06-14, 10:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,299
Posted By Greg M

I have one of the neoprene ones I use for...

I have one of the neoprene ones I use for snowboarding. Moisture builds up inside and in low temps it freezes to my beard.
I also find it restricts my breathing more and causes my glasses to fog up...
Forum: Commuting
01-31-14, 10:50 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 13,097
Posted By Greg M

Well im in southeast new york and will be 50 in...

Well im in southeast new york and will be 50 in march. Working outside for the past 32 years I can say we may
have had some really cold days but also some big temp swings. It was 40 on monday, 15 on...
Forum: Commuting
01-31-14, 07:09 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,979
Posted By Greg M

25f riding in this morning and supposed to be...

25f riding in this morning and supposed to be middle 30's for the ride home.
Back to normal temps. Found that teens are doable but at single digits its not
any fun for me. Luckily we've only had a...
Forum: Commuting
01-28-14, 06:12 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,979
Posted By Greg M

Warm 40 degree commute vesterday, 15 today but...

Warm 40 degree commute vesterday, 15 today but drove as I have the beginnings of a cold comming on. Figure if I take it easy today , tomorrow I should feel better.
Forum: Commuting
01-17-14, 11:25 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,876
Posted By Greg M

Iget in 45 minutes early. Where I report at 7 am...

Iget in 45 minutes early. Where I report at 7 am is not where we work, so if I'm late , I'm holding
up others. That gives me time to cool down, change, and eat breakfast.
Forum: Commuting
01-17-14, 11:09 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,979
Posted By Greg M

28 when I walked out the door this morning. I...

28 when I walked out the door this morning. I like the cooler drier temps more than the warmer
damp temps we've been having this week. No ride home today, the crew is picking me up later
and were...
Forum: Commuting
01-17-14, 10:55 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 11,488
Posted By Greg M

Welder for railroad , before that carpenter....

Welder for railroad , before that carpenter. Funny, in high school, I wanted to take shop classes
but guidance councelor told my mom I tested too high and I should concentrate on getting into
a...
Forum: Commuting
01-10-14, 07:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,209
Posted By Greg M

Sorry to say some people just suck. When things...

Sorry to say some people just suck. When things like that happen I just want to be dissapointed
in people in general but really most people are okay. Unfortunately 99 percent of the time we only...
Forum: Commuting
01-10-14, 07:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,138
Posted By Greg M

So let's see, I get hit and come on this forum...

So let's see, I get hit and come on this forum and tell my story. And 4 of the replies basically point out
how I did something wrong. Sorry I didn't call the police and have her locked up for life....
Forum: Commuting
01-10-14, 04:29 PM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,979
Posted By Greg M

Light snow and freezing drizzle with temp around...

Light snow and freezing drizzle with temp around 27F. No problem for the schwalbe studded snows this
morning. Very little traffic a 5:30 a.m. as usual. Ride home was fog and light drizzle and 36F....
Forum: Commuting
01-10-14, 03:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,138
Posted By Greg M

Well I was riding to the right when this happened...

Well I was riding to the right when this happened and I usually take the lane. If I don't take the lane then I'm
at risk of getting doored. There is a shoulder which is usually full of parked cars...
Forum: Commuting
01-09-14, 07:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,138
Posted By Greg M

Like I said, combination of shock and disbelief....

Like I said, combination of shock and disbelief. I believe I barely raised my voice when she rolled down her window. As a matter of reference, I've actually been run over, and been buzzed more times...
Forum: Commuting
01-09-14, 07:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,138
Posted By Greg M

Shhhhshh, dont tell my wife....

No, I didn't get a new bike or anything good like that. I got clipped on the way home this afternoon. Driver passing me got to close and hit me with rearview mirror and in my surprise I wavered and ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-09-14, 06:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,538
Posted By Greg M

I always had a zefal for years. I remember it got...

I always had a zefal for years. I remember it got run over somehow and by then tire tech had gotten to a point where I had not flatted while on a ride so I got sucked into the little compact pumps....
Forum: Touring
01-08-14, 09:35 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 12,331
Posted By Greg M

Planning a trip from long island n.y. to ocean...

Planning a trip from long island n.y. to ocean city md.in august that will coincide with a family vacation with parents , siblings, and nieces and nephews. What really has me stoked , my 20 yr old...
Forum: Commuting
01-08-14, 07:07 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,413
Posted By Greg M

I think you need to build up a little more...

I think you need to build up a little more slowly. My dad started commuting 36 miles roundtrip 10 years ago when he was 60
He went from 2-3 days a week to regularly doing 4 days a week over the...
Forum: Commuting
01-08-14, 06:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,378
Posted By Greg M

I have a trek 1100 and the clearances are tight....

I have a trek 1100 and the clearances are tight. I dont think you'll find any studded snows that will fit. Ive thought about trying to add fenders to use as a back up commuter but even that will be a...
Forum: Commuting
01-08-14, 06:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,551
Posted By Greg M

5F with a 15 mph headwind today is my new record....

5F with a 15 mph headwind today is my new record. Luckily were heading for a warm spell so won't
see those temps for a while hopefully. I've decided though its doable I don't find it enjoyable....
Forum: Commuting
01-08-14, 11:26 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,360
Posted By Greg M

Well on the cold mornings lately I've noticed my...

Well on the cold mornings lately I've noticed my 105 9spd brifters are getting a little sluggish, probably need
a good cleaning and lube, but with probably 15,000 miles I'm thinking indexed bar ends...
Forum: Commuting
01-08-14, 11:06 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,979
Posted By Greg M

Okay, 5f with 10-15 mph headwind this morning....

Okay, 5f with 10-15 mph headwind this morning. Don't know what the wind chill was. Starting from the top
down thin helmet liner, wrap around ear muffs, neoprene skiers face mask, yellow lense...
Forum: Commuting
01-07-14, 11:31 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,979
Posted By Greg M

4F with a 30 mph headwind for 12 miles = no...

4F with a 30 mph headwind for 12 miles = no commute for me today. Yeah I wimped out
but I do have to be outside in this during the day. Tomorrow the forecast is for 8F with an
10 mph wind. We'll...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-06-14, 11:57 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,148
Posted By Greg M

Think I was 11 so it was 1976 . Parents bought me...

Think I was 11 so it was 1976 . Parents bought me a brand new blue Ross Eurosport. Rode that bike
everywhere. It got stolen when I was about 14. Filed a police report but figured I'd never see it...
Forum: Commuting
01-06-14, 06:43 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,979
Posted By Greg M

50f and fog this morning, should be mid 30s for...

50f and fog this morning, should be mid 30s for the ride home. Single digits forecast for tomorrow a.m.
Sheez , stop the rollercoaster, I want to get off.
Forum: Commuting
01-04-14, 10:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 868
Posted By Greg M

The 2nd should have been 1st commute of the year....

The 2nd should have been 1st commute of the year. 1 inch of snow on the ground and upper 20s, all set to go and gut tells
me with the blizzard coming I'll probably be at work for 24 to 48 hrs out in...
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