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Forum: Texas
02-19-10, 09:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 714
Posted By wneumann

For those wondering about the Raffle Ramble...

For those wondering about the Raffle Ramble stops, the stop locations, as well as some suggested routes to get to them are now available at Bike Friendly Richardson...
Forum: Texas
02-12-10, 07:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 714
Posted By wneumann

I'll have a list of donors' names and email...

I'll have a list of donors' names and email addresses. But if you bring your donation confirmation, it'll make it a bit easier on me.
Forum: Texas
02-12-10, 07:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 714
Posted By wneumann

Sorry for the delay in answering. My laptop...

Sorry for the delay in answering. My laptop charger died and I needed to order a new one.

Anyway, we had been planning on announcing the locations at the ride, but it might be better to announce...
Forum: Charity Events
01-28-10, 10:38 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 619
Posted By wneumann

Tour du Rouge 2010

This coming May, I will be participating in the 2010 Tour du Rouge (http://www.tourdurouge.org), a six-day bicycle tour from Houston, TX. to New Orleans, LA. that raises funds for the Gulf Coast...
Forum: Texas
01-28-10, 08:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,101
Posted By wneumann

Do you mind if I ask whereabouts in Garland? I'm...

Do you mind if I ask whereabouts in Garland? I'm more familiar with the northern end, and could be of more help up there, but I might be able to figure something out given a rough starting location....
Forum: Texas
01-27-10, 09:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 714
Posted By wneumann

Richardson Raffle Ramble

DFW area riders, I just wanted to announce a ride that I've been putting together with Bike Friendly Richardson, the Raffle Ramble...
Forum: Commuting
12-24-09, 03:27 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,524
Posted By wneumann

No. I'll just stick to reading pieces written at...

No. I'll just stick to reading pieces written at an above fifth grade level.
Forum: Commuting
12-22-09, 09:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,524
Posted By wneumann

Long, dense, not particularly easy to follow,...

Long, dense, not particularly easy to follow, contains more info than necessary, etc.
Forum: Commuting
12-08-09, 11:53 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,709
Posted By wneumann

Apparently you've never seen my fat ass fail to...

Apparently you've never seen my fat ass fail to get airborn...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-04-09, 11:36 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,232
Posted By wneumann

http://www.wired.com/images_blogs/underwire/2009/0...

http://www.wired.com/images_blogs/underwire/2009/06/spinaltap_11.jpg

This one goes to 11.
Forum: Living Car Free
11-26-09, 12:53 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 6,916
Posted By wneumann

I can see that. I'd stop talking to anyone who...

I can see that. I'd stop talking to anyone who dropped that line on me too...
Forum: Commuting
11-25-09, 05:10 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,726
Posted By wneumann

Please stop punching me in the head...

Please stop punching me in the head...
Forum: Commuting
11-25-09, 02:55 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 6,125
Posted By wneumann

While this forum does exist to support cycling,...

While this forum does exist to support cycling, it is not here to give you a pass simply because you were riding a bike. Doing wrong on a bike is still doing wrong. You may not feel you've done...
Forum: Commuting
11-25-09, 11:12 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,726
Posted By wneumann

Indeed. I can't tell you how many times my iPod...

Indeed. I can't tell you how many times my iPod has made me confuse red for green, up for down, and an intersection with traffic for a pasture with cows peacefully grazing.
Forum: Commuting
11-25-09, 10:59 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,726
Posted By wneumann

I used to do pretty much the same thing. I set...

I used to do pretty much the same thing. I set up a playlist that contained songs I hadn't listened to in at least a year and would autofill my shuffle from that. I discovered a lot of great "lost"...
Forum: Commuting
11-23-09, 07:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,600
Posted By wneumann

Yep. Shimano 105, 9sp.

Yep. Shimano 105, 9sp.
Forum: Commuting
11-23-09, 07:10 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 6,125
Posted By wneumann

Google school of law tells me that it depends on...

Google school of law tells me that it depends on local laws. You could be ruled in contempt of court, you could be hit with additional fines, or you could possibly have a warrant issued for your...
Forum: Commuting
11-23-09, 03:44 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 6,125
Posted By wneumann

So does everyone who gets popped for a traffic or...

So does everyone who gets popped for a traffic or parking violation. Rationalize it all you want, you got caught breaking the law and chances are you're going to have to pay for it.

Don't do the...
Forum: Commuting
11-23-09, 01:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,600
Posted By wneumann

I use them on both of my bikes and I love 'em. ...

I use them on both of my bikes and I love 'em.

For my riding style (i.e. not particularly worrying about getting way aero), they're great. Plenty of hand positions, plenty of opportunity for...
Forum: Commuting
11-23-09, 10:53 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,100
Posted By wneumann

I wear a cowboy hat, a poncho, and clutch a...

I wear a cowboy hat, a poncho, and clutch a cigarillo in my teeth.
Forum: Commuting
11-23-09, 10:50 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,779
Posted By wneumann

Unfortunately, while this is still on the light...

Unfortunately, while this is still on the light side of the sentencing guidelines, it's well within those outlined for this crime. He was given 15-27 months, with all but four suspended. The...
Forum: Texas
11-20-09, 08:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 801
Posted By wneumann

Black Friday Ride (Richardson)

Bike Friendly Richardson (http://bikefriendlyrichardson.org/) is hosting a casual Black Friday Ride (http://bikefriendlyrichardson.org/2009/11/19/black-friday-ride/) to kick-off the new site on Nov....
Forum: Commuting
11-18-09, 09:22 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,344
Posted By wneumann

Let's see... According to my records, since Feb...

Let's see... According to my records, since Feb 11, 2009:

I've put 5210 miles on my 2003 Saturn VUE (6cyl).
I have pumped in 261.16 gallons of gas at an average of $2.126/gallon
This means I'm...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-12-09, 08:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,244
Posted By wneumann

I love the feel of DOMS, why would I want to ...

I love the feel of DOMS, why would I want to
make it go away?
Forum: Commuting
11-12-09, 08:13 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,560
Posted By wneumann

I was thinking the exact opposite. That it would...

I was thinking the exact opposite. That it would look a lot better without the slow-moving vehicle sign on the back.
Forum: Commuting
11-11-09, 08:57 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,622
Posted By wneumann

I don't mind riding in the rain if I'm on my way...

I don't mind riding in the rain if I'm on my way home (so long as it's not a goddamn typhoon like I got caught in last month... That sucked). It annoys the crap out of me if I'm on my way in to...
Forum: Commuting
11-10-09, 10:03 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,622
Posted By wneumann

Actually, my helmets mold my hair into a shape...

Actually, my helmets mold my hair into a shape that usually looks better than it did before I put it on my head.
Forum: Commuting
11-10-09, 08:24 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,690
Posted By wneumann

Yep. The Road Morph G gets my vote.

Yep. The Road Morph G gets my vote.
Forum: Commuting
11-09-09, 12:00 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 13,412
Posted By wneumann

Actually, I keep hoping the trend dies sooner...

Actually, I keep hoping the trend dies sooner rather than later so I can pick up a nice used fixie on the cheap. I've got no problem adding a brake onto one, either.
Forum: Commuting
11-09-09, 09:47 AM
Replies: 178
Views: 13,412
Posted By wneumann

This thread is both sad and enlightening. ...

This thread is both sad and enlightening.

Enlightening because I now know why Parliament cigarettes are both going up in price and harder to find in stock. My GF smokes Parliament Lights, and...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
11-08-09, 07:43 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 8,224
Posted By wneumann

Basically, LeMond is suing Trek, claiming that...

Basically, LeMond is suing Trek, claiming that Trek breached the contract they have for distributing LeMond bicycles in response to pressure from Lance after LeMond started talking about doping in...
Forum: Commuting
11-06-09, 09:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 877
Posted By wneumann

I dunno, man. I kind of like the patina of grime...

I dunno, man. I kind of like the patina of grime on my Chrome bag. And I think the accumulated back sweat is now strong enough to keep dogs and other wild animals at bay...
Forum: Commuting
11-05-09, 03:45 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,972
Posted By wneumann

Assuming a spherical bicycle...

Assuming a spherical bicycle...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-09, 10:12 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 5,216
Posted By wneumann

So let's see. I post my opinion on the subject...

So let's see. I post my opinion on the subject and get called a pea brain. I further explain my thoughts on the matter, detailing why I don't wear a LS bracelet, and explicitly state that I don't...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-09, 08:24 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 5,216
Posted By wneumann

So... I should wear a bracelet because my mom had...

So... I should wear a bracelet because my mom had cancer and it killed my grandfather?

Why? It's not going to save my grandfather. It's not going to honor him or my mother any more than my...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-09, 05:38 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 5,216
Posted By wneumann

Nope. And I can't think of a single reason that...

Nope. And I can't think of a single reason that I would, or should, wear one.
Forum: Commuting
11-04-09, 12:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 902
Posted By wneumann

Heh. Ten years ago, when I was moving to ABQ...

Heh. Ten years ago, when I was moving to ABQ from Cleveland, I flew out mid-December to sign the lease on my apartment and get some other ducks in a row. That night in the motel, I was watching the...
Forum: Commuting
11-04-09, 11:46 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,791
Posted By wneumann

Outside of the Brooks realm, I've got a...

Outside of the Brooks realm, I've got a Specialized Body Geometry saddle and a Rido R2, each of which I love dearly for different reasons. For commuting purposes, and not longer rides, I'd give the...
Forum: Commuting
11-03-09, 01:44 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,410
Posted By wneumann

Well there's your problem. Sleep in until the...

Well there's your problem. Sleep in until the crack of noon and problems like this will vanish.
Forum: Commuting
11-03-09, 01:17 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,602
Posted By wneumann

Everything's relative, as they say. The suburb...

Everything's relative, as they say. The suburb that I live in has 260,000 people, and not a shoulder on the road for any of us.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-02-09, 04:45 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 3,854
Posted By wneumann

Yeah, I agree with you there. Here's my...

Yeah, I agree with you there.

Here's my rationale for wearing a helmet: if I'm in an accident where my helmet really comes in to play, chances are pretty good I'm going to need stitches on my...
Forum: Commuting
11-02-09, 09:23 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,619
Posted By wneumann

Just try to come down with the flu. It won't...

Just try to come down with the flu. It won't make the time pass any quicker, but you won't be thinking about riding your bike anywhere...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-02-09, 08:56 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 7,908
Posted By wneumann

See: Hanlon's Razor. And thanks for the well...

See: Hanlon's Razor.

And thanks for the well wishes. This style's been working very well for me in the two years since I moved to the Metroplex. I didn't need it in ABQ, as the road situation...
Forum: Commuting
11-02-09, 08:35 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,915
Posted By wneumann

As with the others, my primary concern is...

As with the others, my primary concern is choosing roads to minimize cars • miles / hour^2. I'll go up to 10-15% out of my way (in terms of distance) to do so. As for avoiding intersections, I'd...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-02-09, 07:22 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 7,908
Posted By wneumann

So... If you were riding further into the lane,...

So... If you were riding further into the lane, so he couldn't have fit into the lane with you, do you think he would have gotten over farther while passing as he already had to do more than hold his...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-01-09, 02:44 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 7,908
Posted By wneumann

Common sense tells us that something as heavy as...

Common sense tells us that something as heavy as an airplane cannot fly. Common sense tells us Simpson's paradox and the Monty Hall Problem can't be right. Thought and investigation show us that...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-01-09, 02:27 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 7,908
Posted By wneumann

What clause are you talking about? The "ride as...

What clause are you talking about? The "ride as fare right as practicable" law is in effect for all roads a bicycle has access to (pretty much everything but limited-access highways). The...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-01-09, 01:50 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 7,908
Posted By wneumann

Yes, I think I do know what he means. And what I...

Yes, I think I do know what he means. And what I believe he meant has no support either, that's what I'm trying to highlight.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-01-09, 01:28 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 7,908
Posted By wneumann

Great. Now construct a logical argument that...

Great. Now construct a logical argument that staying to the right wherever "possible" is the bast way to avoid these encounters so you can link the two propositions, and I'll side with you there...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-01-09, 12:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,069
Posted By wneumann

I had a pair of their Envys (I think) that one of...

I had a pair of their Envys (I think) that one of my dogs ate, and I replaced it with a pair of their Pavés (T-V235), and I quite like them. The red Photec lenses work well in a wide range of light...
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