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Forum: Commuting
10-25-21, 11:34 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 10,601
Posted By bblevens

Report it. Maybe consider posting the account on...

Report it. Maybe consider posting the account on social media.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-06-21, 11:43 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,814
Posted By bblevens

Agreed. That is not a protected bike lane. The...

Agreed. That is not a protected bike lane. The idea looks good and gives the cyclist tons of room.
But after driving and curb parking for decades it will be hard to change peoples habits. IMO poor...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-21, 12:42 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 10,054
Posted By bblevens

You are correct. My apologies. I've been wrong...

You are correct. My apologies. I've been wrong about this for a long time then. Thank you for the edification.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-21, 12:26 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 10,054
Posted By bblevens

So a guy like me who physically isn't able to be...

So a guy like me who physically isn't able to be a fast monster rider but loves to ride and is fortunate enough to be able to afford good bikes and decent kit is a poseur? (I think the term you're...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-21, 01:00 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,065
Posted By bblevens

I found these a while back. Easy squeeze. Not a...

I found these a while back. Easy squeeze. Not a lot of marking. Just a bottle.
Able to match my black/orange bike.

https://www.abloc.com/
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-26-21, 06:53 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,247
Posted By bblevens

Agreed. If you have to ask - should I? - you...

Agreed.
If you have to ask - should I? - you already know you want to.
Enjoy the event. You’re young. Try new things.
My uncle rode from Louisville KY to St. Pete FL at the age of 80. And 90.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-19-21, 04:45 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,950
Posted By bblevens

I wasn’t comfortable and had some pain. My little...

I wasn’t comfortable and had some pain. My little tweaks didn’t help.
spent about 1.5 hours with a certified fitter. He said I gained 5w (don’t care) but for sure I was much more comfortable. Fixed...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-21, 04:20 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,102
Posted By bblevens

A nod to M.C. Escher! Well played.

A nod to M.C. Escher! Well played.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-21, 11:55 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 10,833
Posted By bblevens

Ditto on Aftershokz. I listen to podcasts mainly....

Ditto on Aftershokz. I listen to podcasts mainly. Hearing the environment is critical for me.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-08-21, 12:17 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 17,881
Posted By bblevens

I ditto this. I much prefer solo. My Jersey...

I ditto this.
I much prefer solo. My Jersey from Cycology says ‘Miles are my Meditation’. That is not far from true.
My friends that ride like to go all out fast all the time. I ride to enjoy the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-01-21, 12:57 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 7,418
Posted By bblevens

I agree. You need a different shop. They did not...

I agree. You need a different shop. They did not do you a favor by allowing you to buy out of state. I live in an area where out of state is 8 miles away. Buying out of state is the norm.

It took...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-01-21, 12:43 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 7,483
Posted By bblevens

Without question. And give my bikes away.

Without question. And give my bikes away.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-15-21, 01:15 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,595
Posted By bblevens

I post for me so I can see improvement and go...

I post for me so I can see improvement and go back for memories. I don’t really post for others to see. A couple of times a year I track cutting my grass just for fun.
there are times I’ll track...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-26-21, 09:09 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,848
Posted By bblevens

And most anything else I suspect. 😊 In a...

And most anything else I suspect. 😊

In a pinch I’ve used a good squirt from the water bottle. Catches them off guard and stops them where they are.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-26-21, 08:37 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,848
Posted By bblevens

I’ve got the Garmin radar. Feel naked without it....

I’ve got the Garmin radar. Feel naked without it.
all of these are great tips.

My main concern of the unlikely event of being stuck for some reason and needing a pickup has been resolved. It...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-25-21, 10:45 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,848
Posted By bblevens

Thanks again for all the great advice. I do...

Thanks again for all the great advice.

I do think I missed a couple of items in my OP.

My planned rides will be taking place a couple of hundred miles from home in rural areas of Indiana and...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-21, 08:44 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,848
Posted By bblevens

I am pleased and surprised at the great response....

I am pleased and surprised at the great response.
I have a great well maintained Domane. Part of my hesitation is due to being alone for the first time in decades after losing my wife. (Sorry if...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-21, 06:22 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,848
Posted By bblevens

To be fair overthink is my middle name.

To be fair overthink is my middle name.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-21, 04:22 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,848
Posted By bblevens

Therein lies the rub.

Thanks for the advice. Im
hoping to find a route with some gas stations or stores along the way. But can’t count on them
being open. I did a 100K charity ride supported so there were no concerns in...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-21, 04:00 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,848
Posted By bblevens

Tips for rural unsupported solo ride

Hi all.
New here. Found the forum looking for some advice.
My situation.
I want to do some long casual solo rural rides. Southern Indiana or parts of KY.

I am going to plan a route...
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