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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 08:46 PM
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Posted By thinktubes

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 09:48 PM
Replies: 21,742
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Posted By thinktubes

Finally was able to squeeze in a ride. Was in...

Finally was able to squeeze in a ride. Was in North Carolina last week (no zero bike)

What’s left of historic Dyche Stadium. NU claims it was keeping them from having a winning team. Neighbors...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-24, 08:28 AM
Replies: 21,742
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Posted By thinktubes

First ride for March. Was stuck working downtown...

First ride for March. Was stuck working downtown all of last week and missed some prime riding days. Anyhoo, did 30 miles up north.

Cut through Evanston on the way home. Stopped by the Gross Point...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-24, 04:40 PM
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Posted By thinktubes

https://www.palmbeachpost.com/gcdn/authoring/2015/...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-24, 07:44 PM
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Posted By thinktubes

Somehow, it was 70 degrees in Chicago today. ...

Somehow, it was 70 degrees in Chicago today.

Green Bay Trail looking north

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Green Bay trail looking south.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-24, 10:38 PM
Replies: 21,742
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Posted By thinktubes

It was 63 degrees (In February, in Chicago!)...

It was 63 degrees (In February, in Chicago!) today. Did 21 miles post work.

Lots of people out in the parks

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Stopped at Bent...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-24, 07:37 PM
Replies: 21,742
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Posted By thinktubes

Squeezed in 21 miles after work. Staying light...

Squeezed in 21 miles after work. Staying light until about 5:30.

Stopped at Gilson Park. Lake was still beyond the dunes.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-24, 08:43 PM
Replies: 21,742
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Posted By thinktubes

Pre-groundhog day ride. 20 miles post-trabajo. ...

Pre-groundhog day ride. 20 miles post-trabajo.

My new route takes me behind some mysterious derelict greenhouses.

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Haven’t...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-24, 07:36 PM
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Posted By thinktubes

First ride of 2024! We’ve been above freezing and...

First ride of 2024! We’ve been above freezing and the rain took care of snow. Sunny and 43F today. 18 miles after work.

A little snow here+there, but the roads were clean and dry.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-24, 12:32 PM
Replies: 21,742
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Posted By thinktubes

Kudos to those of you who are getting out in the...

Kudos to those of you who are getting out in the cold - 62 days until Spring!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-24, 07:06 PM
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Posted By thinktubes

Where is?

Where is?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-24, 07:38 AM
Replies: 21,742
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Posted By thinktubes

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53462239432_b3...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-06-24, 08:02 AM
Replies: 21,742
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Posted By thinktubes

The “off-season” has started… ...

The “off-season” has started…

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-24, 07:17 AM
Replies: 21,742
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Posted By thinktubes

Very nice! I thought I was the only one who...

Very nice!

I thought I was the only one who did this.

I always keep my eyes peeled during Morel season.

Spotted this growing out of an embankment.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-23, 07:29 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,077,499
Posted By thinktubes

Been off the bike since getting “The Plague” on...

Been off the bike since getting “The Plague” on Dec 17. At the time, I was 20 miles short of my yearly goal. Had to sit out some really nice weather for December. Felt decent today, so took a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-09-23, 07:01 PM
Replies: 21,742
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Posted By thinktubes

Rode 47 miles up north. It was 48 degrees and...

Rode 47 miles up north. It was 48 degrees and sunny when I headed out. Halfway through the ride, a front came through an dropped the temp to 40. Froze my azz.

Passed through the Skokie Lagoons. No...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-29-23, 06:07 PM
Replies: 21,742
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Posted By thinktubes

Meanwhile on the other side of the Earth…. ...

Meanwhile on the other side of the Earth….



it warmed up to 43 degrees! Got in 15 miles just before sundown.

Still a little snow hanging around. Thankfully, they didn’t lay down salt.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-24-23, 05:27 PM
Replies: 21,742
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Posted By thinktubes

Did a 21-mile turkey burn today. Temp was 34...

Did a 21-mile turkey burn today. Temp was 34 degrees with a north wind resulting in a wind chill of 24 degrees. The 10-day forecast doesn’t look much warmer and snow is predicted for Sunday.

With...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-23, 05:43 PM
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Posted By thinktubes

Did 60 miles up into Lake County. Clear and cold...

Did 60 miles up into Lake County. Clear and cold - 36F at the start. Warmed up to 50, but there was an east wind coming straight off the lake.

Ran into a road closure near Riverwoods. Fortunately,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-23, 10:09 PM
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Posted By thinktubes

Hawt!!!!!!!!!!

Hawt!!!!!!!!!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-23, 06:44 PM
Replies: 21,742
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Posted By thinktubes

Went for an 18-mile ride after work - I was able...

Went for an 18-mile ride after work - I was able to knock off a little early since I had a 7am call with Singapore today. 61 degrees and it’s getting dark around 4:30.

Since time is short, I’m...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-13-23, 07:10 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,077,499
Posted By thinktubes

Nice mid-November day - clear and 44 degrees when...

Nice mid-November day - clear and 44 degrees when I headed out. Rode 53 miles up to Lake Forest. Passed 2000 miles for the season - everything else is frosting from this point.

Decided to head...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-05-23, 03:57 PM
Replies: 21,742
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Posted By thinktubes

Beautiful November day - 39 degrees when I left...

Beautiful November day - 39 degrees when I left the house, 61 degrees when I got back. 53 miles north - making up for lost time since I only got out once in October.

Most of the color is gone -...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-23, 06:32 PM
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Posted By thinktubes

It was an improbable 81 degrees, so I squeezed in...

It was an improbable 81 degrees, so I squeezed in 30 miles after work. First ride for October - my sister was in from PDX and then I had a bug for 10 days. Good to be back!

On the way out I got...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-23, 02:35 PM
Replies: 21,742
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Posted By thinktubes

Turned 60 on Thursday, so as is the custom, I...

Turned 60 on Thursday, so as is the custom, I rode my age. Did 68 miles up north. Piece of cake after the 75 miles I did in Wisconsin last week (3500 feet of climbing)

Keeping with the birthday...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-23, 07:32 PM
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Posted By thinktubes

Beautiful day here - 73 degrees and breezy! Did a...

Beautiful day here - 73 degrees and breezy! Did a short 12-mile ride, prior to a planned century on Sunday.

Went down to the lake - looks like they are working on beach restoration. People were...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-23, 08:02 PM
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Posted By thinktubes

Did a quick 40 after work. Getting dark sooner...

Did a quick 40 after work. Getting dark sooner than I would like.

Inside the HP station

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Green bridge is still standing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-23, 01:33 PM
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Posted By thinktubes

First thing that came to mind… ...

First thing that came to mind…

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-23, 08:38 PM
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Posted By thinktubes

It’s stunning!

It’s stunning!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-23, 04:06 PM
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Posted By thinktubes

Perfect weather - Sunny, high of 75, and light...

Perfect weather - Sunny, high of 75, and light winds ! Rode 67 miles up to Libertyville.

Ten minutes into the ride, I spotted some interesting stuff on the curb. What we have here is an early 80s...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-23, 06:48 PM
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Posted By thinktubes

Rode 50 after work on Wednesday - posting a day...

Rode 50 after work on Wednesday - posting a day late. Got dark at 7:15pm

Last day in the 80s for awhile. Wildflowers are holding up, but it smells like fall.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-23, 07:08 PM
Replies: 21,742
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Posted By thinktubes

100 psi, 700x23 Michelins. It looks worse than it...

100 psi, 700x23 Michelins. It looks worse than it was. Only had to do 1.5 miles on the return loop. It will be fantastic when they finish it.

Thanks for the kind words regarding the Egret pic. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-23, 04:14 PM
Replies: 21,742
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Posted By thinktubes

Kicked off the long weekend with a 57-miler up...

Kicked off the long weekend with a 57-miler up north. Supposed to be 99 degrees tomorrow, so I wanted to get out ahead of the heat.

It was new seatpost day! I had been using a nice Ultegra post,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-23, 01:28 PM
Replies: 21,742
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Posted By thinktubes

Perfect late summer day - 72 degrees, blue skies,...

Perfect late summer day - 72 degrees, blue skies, wind blowing from the east. Did a quick 32 up the shore.

Wind was straight off the lake, whipping up 10 ft waves.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-23, 09:28 PM
Replies: 21,742
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Posted By thinktubes

I was scrolling through the pics thinking “Hmmmm...

I was scrolling through the pics thinking “Hmmmm - Texas is better than I remember…”
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-23, 04:08 PM
Replies: 21,742
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Posted By thinktubes

Got up early for an a 35-mile, non-invasive ride...

Got up early for an a 35-mile, non-invasive ride up the North Shore. Weather was beautiful!

On a whim, I rode down to Millard Beach. There is a nice stream the follows the road that goes down to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-23, 04:36 PM
Replies: 21,742
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Posted By thinktubes

Got up early and rode 68 miles north. Building up...

Got up early and rode 68 miles north. Building up for the Harmon Hundred in September. Last year was a rainout.

Speaking of rain, this glob of wx showed up around 10am. I was hoping it was going...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-23, 09:54 AM
Replies: 21,742
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Posted By thinktubes

Got out early Sunday for a quick 35- miler....

Got out early Sunday for a quick 35- miler. Beautiful weather for late July!

Not sure what happened here, but there were squashed donuts all over the road.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-23, 07:58 PM
Replies: 21,742
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Posted By thinktubes

Been tweaking my position a bit and went to a...

Been tweaking my position a bit and went to a shorter stem (140 > 130). Did 18 miles by the lake to fine tune things.

Looking down the shore to the city - getting Canadian smoke again.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-23, 09:24 AM
Replies: 21,742
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Posted By thinktubes

That’s a really nice build - lots of interesting...

That’s a really nice build - lots of interesting details
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-23, 07:21 AM
Replies: 21,742
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Posted By thinktubes

Yeah--ah--let me have a Three Musketeers, ah, and...

Yeah--ah--let me have a Three Musketeers, ah, and a ball point pen, a comb, a pint of Old Harper, a drive to the Dolomites, a couple of flashlight batteries and some of this beef jerky.

Great pics...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-23, 07:03 AM
Replies: 21,742
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Posted By thinktubes

No riding until the smoke goes away - worst air...

No riding until the smoke goes away - worst air quality on the globe for the last few days.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-23, 05:49 AM
Replies: 21,742
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Posted By thinktubes

:popcorn:popcorn:popcorn

:popcorn:popcorn:popcorn
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-23, 11:38 AM
Replies: 21,742
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Posted By thinktubes

Clara?

Clara?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-23, 12:08 PM
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Posted By thinktubes

When I was a kid, our family traveled through The...

When I was a kid, our family traveled through The Adirondacks on our way home from Canada. I dipped my feet in a mountain stream just like this and it was one of the most refreshing things I’ve...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-23, 03:04 PM
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Posted By thinktubes

Closing out May with a 60-miler up the North...

Closing out May with a 60-miler up the North Shore. Weather was great, but a wind off the lake made things chilly at points.

Tennis courts have completely disappeared - looks like more fun than...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-23, 06:25 AM
Replies: 21,742
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Posted By thinktubes

Phew - I was thinking “has he always owned that?”

Phew - I was thinking “has he always owned that?”
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-23, 08:21 PM
Replies: 21,742
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Posted By thinktubes

Planned on doing 44 miles, but a voice in my head...

Planned on doing 44 miles, but a voice in my head told me that I should go farther and check a “spot” for morel mushrooms.

Caught the temple in some beautiful late afternoon sun.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-23, 08:11 PM
Replies: 21,742
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Posted By thinktubes

Mercury is in retrograde…

Mercury is in retrograde…
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-23, 01:20 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,077,499
Posted By thinktubes

Zing! Once of these days, I’m going to do a...

Zing!

Once of these days, I’m going to do a “FLW ride” - I think I could ride by 20-25 houses in 60 miles.
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