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Forum: Touring
04-22-15, 06:51 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,636
Posted By justblues

I have a checkpoint story but it doesn't involve...

I have a checkpoint story but it doesn't involve a bicycle (thankfully). I was on an Arizona highway at a busy time of day. It is a long straight highway and people often travel at very high...
04-09-15, 10:54 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,583
Posted By justblues

First, I will answer the question posed. ...

First, I will answer the question posed.

Yes, I have a functional neck-- depending on how you define "functional". I have had surgery on it twice and have three levels of fusion, so my range of...
04-08-15, 08:22 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,014
Posted By justblues

best states for bicycling

I found this ranking interesting:

Ranking | League of American Bicyclists (http://bikeleague.org/content/ranking)

I knew that my state (Alabama) wasn't a very bicycle friendly state, but to...
04-07-15, 02:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 834
Posted By justblues

exactly. While I know that there are plenty of...

exactly. While I know that there are plenty of bicyclists that do not show proper road courtesy, the feeling I get is that the commenter's idea of a bicyclist being "nice enough to share" means to...
04-07-15, 12:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 834
Posted By justblues

I was reading an article recently

about whether bicycle riding should be legal on a particular road. There were some interesting comments after the article, but one that particularly caught my eye and had me scratching my head said...
04-06-15, 05:39 AM
Replies: 27,079
Views: 3,097,131
Posted By justblues

I went for 39.2 miles on Saturday. I'd planned...

I went for 39.2 miles on Saturday. I'd planned on doing 40, but right after passing 39 miles, I was too fast coming into a curve and hit the curb. It was a good wipeout. I ended up with a knot on...
04-03-15, 11:09 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,611
Posted By justblues

I ain't gonna put my foot to your butt because...

I ain't gonna put my foot to your butt because you'd just use the sore butt as an excuse not to ride.
Forum: Commuting
04-01-15, 07:04 AM
Replies: 3,374
Views: 191,444
Posted By justblues

I mapped out my route carefully and where...

I mapped out my route carefully and where possible, I avoided busy roads. There is a 1.5 mile stretch that cannot be avoided and it is very busy during commute times, largely because it cannot be...
Forum: Commuting
04-01-15, 06:42 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,268
Posted By justblues

here, bicycles ridden on streets are required to...

here, bicycles ridden on streets are required to have seats and you are required to sit on the seat while riding on the streets.
Forum: Commuting
04-01-15, 06:14 AM
Replies: 3,374
Views: 191,444
Posted By justblues

Today was my first bicycle commute ever. I rode...

Today was my first bicycle commute ever. I rode around the lake a few times for exercise before heading in to work. With the lake loop and the commute in to work, I got a total of about 12 miles...
03-31-15, 10:13 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,092
Posted By justblues

I envy the guy who doesn't sweat when it is cold.

I envy the guy who doesn't sweat when it is cold.
03-31-15, 07:24 AM
Replies: 27,079
Views: 3,097,131
Posted By justblues

I got a late start (for me) and didn't hit the...

I got a late start (for me) and didn't hit the road until almost 5:00 this morning. I managed to get in 20 miles which is a lot for me on a work day. The first 15 miles were on my long loop without...
Forum: Commuting
03-27-15, 07:46 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,843
Posted By justblues

Several years ago I was visiting my son at a...

Several years ago I was visiting my son at a university in a town far from home. I took him out to eat. I turned the rental car into a nice wide paved drive that looked like it led into the Olive...
03-26-15, 06:18 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,363
Posted By justblues

Bikes vs cars

I got the latest issue of Outside Magazine yesterday in the mail and there was an interesting article highlighting an attorney that specializes in bicycle related cases. It was a very long article...
03-25-15, 12:33 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,873
Posted By justblues

The best answer to the question "does this make...

The best answer to the question "does this make me look fat" is always no. It is honest and inoffensive. I mean, if you look fat it isn't the fault of the clothes...
03-25-15, 06:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,161
Posted By justblues

They carry Scott, Fuji and Felt, but the larger...

They carry Scott, Fuji and Felt, but the larger number of bikes on the floor are Scott.
03-24-15, 12:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,161
Posted By justblues

concerning our new neighborhood

The LBS convenient to our new neighbor looks like it primarily carries Scott bicycles. I've not seen many on the forums commenting on Scott. Do any of you have one? What are opinions?
03-24-15, 06:08 AM
Replies: 27,079
Views: 3,097,131
Posted By justblues

I went out at 4 this morning and rode 7.1 miles...

I went out at 4 this morning and rode 7.1 miles according to my brand new bike computer. I rode 30 on Saturday (my longest day yet) and I just added up my total miles since starting two and a half...
03-24-15, 06:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,124
Posted By justblues

a 'well duh' moment

Just bought some more cycle gear including a rear view mirror that sticks to the helmet. As I've stated before, I worry about what's behind me and I have poor peripheral vision and limited neck...
03-23-15, 01:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,623
Posted By justblues

sugar has earned its bad reputation. Not only...

sugar has earned its bad reputation. Not only does it tend to cause you to gain weight, the weight that you gain from sugar intake is the lowest quality weight there is. However, giving up...
03-23-15, 12:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,623
Posted By justblues

After recovery from my first spinal fusion about...

After recovery from my first spinal fusion about eighteen years ago, I made it up to 220 pounds. Before that period of inactivity, I couldn't gain weight if I tried. After about eight years of...
03-23-15, 12:45 PM
Replies: 521
Views: 56,158
Posted By justblues

As a beginner that couldn't sit up for more than...

As a beginner that couldn't sit up for more than a few minutes at a time just over a month ago, I had a long ride of 30 miles Saturday. I am hoping to be ready to ride my first century in September.
03-23-15, 12:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 609
Posted By justblues

The first weekend of spring

Saturday was a perfect day for riding and my planning paid off. I knew that traffic would be very sparse on a weekend in this particular area. Some of the roads would even be closed to car traffic...
03-23-15, 07:12 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,623
Posted By justblues

Beyond the calories burned during a workout there...

Beyond the calories burned during a workout there are other benefits of cardiovascular exercise where it comes to weight loss. Although there is an initial increase in appetite as your body tries to...
03-21-15, 03:44 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,439
Posted By justblues

Congratulations. We are up to seven now. We are...

Congratulations. We are up to seven now. We are doing the national tour in a few weeks to see them all.
03-20-15, 12:55 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 11,127
Posted By justblues

What is the date for the BBC century?

What is the date for the BBC century?
03-20-15, 11:27 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,899
Posted By justblues

interestingly, the reason why I gave up riding...

interestingly, the reason why I gave up riding for several years is because I moved into the country. Because there were fewer cars, the cars that were there figured that they could go blasting down...
03-20-15, 10:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,702
Posted By justblues

while I realize that manufacturers may make a...

while I realize that manufacturers may make a full line of tires that range across several quality levels, I'm curious to know what everyone's favorite tire brand is. Any specific models would be...
03-20-15, 09:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,371
Posted By justblues

I'm done with it

I am out of the neck brace. I stopped and got me a frame mounted pump, spare tubes, tire levers, multipurpose tool, gloves and a little bag to carry snacks in. Guess what I am doing for the first...
03-20-15, 09:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,702
Posted By justblues

That is one reason that I was trying to figure...

That is one reason that I was trying to figure out my options.
03-20-15, 07:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,702
Posted By justblues

Nothing in particular yet, I just wanted to know...

Nothing in particular yet, I just wanted to know what my options were.
03-20-15, 07:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,702
Posted By justblues

ok, I found this table that answers the question....

ok, I found this table that answers the question. I'm sure that it is a "bicycling for dummies" type of question, but that is where I am. I was pretty sure that different widths would work, but I...
03-20-15, 06:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,702
Posted By justblues

tire question

My current bike has 700c X 38 tires. Is it likely that other width tires will fit? I've noticed that a lot of tires come in 37 widths but not 38.
03-20-15, 06:25 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,606
Posted By justblues

ah, ok. Bammy is just a nickname that I have...

ah, ok. Bammy is just a nickname that I have seen on occasion for people from Alabama. I was born in Illinois, but on the other end closer to St. Louis. I am in Alabama now.
03-20-15, 06:12 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,206
Posted By justblues

I have indeed read those forums and gleaned a...

I have indeed read those forums and gleaned a little from there. I am in Huntsville.
03-19-15, 09:56 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,606
Posted By justblues

Bammy320: Are you from Alabama?

Bammy320: Are you from Alabama?
03-19-15, 09:51 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,770
Posted By justblues

I don't skip anything. It makes you want what...

I don't skip anything. It makes you want what you're skipping too much. I try to practice the "all things in moderation" philosophy of maintaining health.
03-19-15, 08:54 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,206
Posted By justblues

I'll let you know how the range of motion is once...

I'll let you know how the range of motion is once I am out of the brace. I wear a hard collar for most activities so my range of motion with it is almost zero. For driving and bike riding I wear a...
03-19-15, 08:32 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,755
Posted By justblues

I have never had a kidney stone but I have heard...

I have never had a kidney stone but I have heard that it is among the worst pains imaginable. I was just reading a medical site and it ranked neuropathic pain, which I have recently been through,...
03-19-15, 08:25 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,206
Posted By justblues

I am now fused from where the cervical meets the...

I am now fused from where the cervical meets the thoracic spine all the was up to C5 (three levels; C7-T1, C6-C7 and C5-C6), but I am finally pain free. I have decided to cut way back on running...
03-19-15, 07:51 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,206
Posted By justblues

After reading several places about hand...

After reading several places about hand discomfort when riding, I think that most of my discomfort is due to gripping too tightly. Most of the discomfort is in the fingers, not the palm or side of...
03-19-15, 06:38 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,206
Posted By justblues

Which brings up another question. Although I...

Which brings up another question. Although I live in a hilly part of the world, most of my riding has indeed been on relatively flat routes. When I do go over hills, I tend to coast down. Is it so...
03-19-15, 06:06 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,206
Posted By justblues

Somewhat random thoughts and questions

I would like to thank those who responded to my post yesterday. I got a lot more responses than I expected. I do think that some respondents read more into my post than was intended, but I...
03-18-15, 01:09 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,899
Posted By justblues

I believe that any more time spent on the...

I believe that any more time spent on the greenway will be walking so there won't be a next time. It is beautiful but I think that I will enjoy it more at an even slower pace than the most leisurely...
03-18-15, 12:13 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,899
Posted By justblues

Certainly excellent advice. I tend to enjoy...

Certainly excellent advice. I tend to enjoy figuring stuff out on my own but I am aware of the limitations of that approach. I do plan on interacting with local bicyclists at some point soon. In...
03-18-15, 11:48 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,899
Posted By justblues

I am still learning what is involved with the...

I am still learning what is involved with the different options. My town for the most part is not very bicycle friendly. Neighborhood riding is usually safe, but my particular neighborhood is small...
03-18-15, 11:26 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,899
Posted By justblues

actually, I very much enjoyed interacting with...

actually, I very much enjoyed interacting with many of the other people on the path. It was just not what I expected based on the website description of the greenway. I thought that the greenway...
03-18-15, 11:21 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,899
Posted By justblues

Ok, I didn't know that I was going to cause any...

Ok, I didn't know that I was going to cause any controversy or raise any ire, but I should know that things can be misinterpreted on the internet. I feel that some have misinterpreted my posts so I...
03-18-15, 06:02 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,899
Posted By justblues

on the plus side, despite the obstacle course, I...

on the plus side, despite the obstacle course, I made six passes of the three mile path in an hour and five minutes. I didn't think that was too bad a pace for a novice under the conditions.
03-18-15, 05:45 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,899
Posted By justblues

I made the mistake of thinking that the markings...

I made the mistake of thinking that the markings on the path meant something.
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