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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-08-23, 01:12 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,752
Posted By Beldar77

I like to ride early on weekend mornings to beat...

I like to ride early on weekend mornings to beat the car traffic. It is almost always more peaceful too.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-21, 10:24 PM
Replies: 3,116
Views: 533,775
Posted By Beldar77

I miss the south bay on Days like the one in the...

I miss the south bay on Days like the one in the picture with that unique So Cal winter light. Nice bike too.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-21, 11:18 PM
Replies: 3,260
Views: 635,842
Posted By Beldar77

I used to love that ride and the climbs in PV...

I used to love that ride and the climbs in PV when I was living in Hermosa as a USC grad student.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-04-20, 09:43 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,119
Posted By Beldar77

A little update for this thread. It wasn’t much...

A little update for this thread. It wasn’t much of a ride as rides go, a shade under 10 miles and just about 30 minutes BUT I got out on my bike today for the first time post “cardiac event”. 3...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
10-01-20, 06:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,235
Posted By Beldar77

Fubo changed?

Fubo does have a recently aired option now. I am guessing that will allow people to watch Giro stages sort of "on demand". for instance they still have tirreno stages listed as recently aired.
...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
09-30-20, 10:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,235
Posted By Beldar77

in addition to flo bikes you can sign up for Fubo...

in addition to flo bikes you can sign up for Fubo TV -just their cycling channel. It's $60 until the end of the year.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-21-20, 09:00 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,539
Posted By Beldar77

Losing weight benefits on the bike

I get that on the flats the loss of weight in of itself does not improve speed. Aerodynamics matter more on the flats.

But I wonder if there are two other ways it may benefit you even on the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-20, 04:48 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,119
Posted By Beldar77

replies

Watch what you eat, check your family history at your age this is big as a risk factor, talk to your doctor. Chances are you will be fine.



I want this to be true and have my wife see them...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-10-20, 06:53 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,119
Posted By Beldar77

Good luck

Marylander

Given that you are going for an angiogram I gather ridiculous is being used in the negative sense. I wish for a great outcome for you next week.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-10-20, 03:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,119
Posted By Beldar77

Of course not all muscle

Thanks for the kind words.

I know you are right and it was not all muscle, it just looks and feels that way in the mirror. The doc is now having me split my BP med in half and take one half in the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-09-20, 05:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,119
Posted By Beldar77

I guess i'm the latest member of the club. 17...

I guess i'm the latest member of the club. 17 days ago I had bypass surgery. I'm 56. I had no normal symptoms. The day of my event(s) I had what looked like 2 seizures in a span of 2-3 hours where I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-20-20, 10:14 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 11,032
Posted By Beldar77

I just bought a few pairs of these at $1.80... ...

I just bought a few pairs of these at $1.80...

https://www.rajsupply.com/pyramex-gravex-safety-glasses-black-frame-clear-lens-anti-fog.html

a polycarbonate lens they say it provides 99% UVA/B/C...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-20, 04:44 PM
Replies: 21,333
Views: 5,186,664
Posted By Beldar77

merino wool socks thermal gloves extra tubes ...

merino wool socks
thermal gloves
extra tubes

Winter's coming
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-20, 04:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,511
Posted By Beldar77

Those are certainly silver!

Those are certainly silver!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-12-20, 10:51 PM
Replies: 6,219
Views: 559,449
Posted By Beldar77

44.6 - flatter than I thought - so went faster...

44.6 - flatter than I thought - so went faster and longer than planned ( 36)
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-20, 11:37 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,542
Posted By Beldar77

What's the smallest loop for a longer ride?

I don't usually do loop rides. Today I did a 15 mile loop as part of a 35 mile ride. What is the smallest loop you would do as part of a longer ride? Say a 30,40 or 50 mile ride. 5, 10 miles? ...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-29-20, 10:14 AM
Replies: 3,260
Views: 635,842
Posted By Beldar77

Oooga- Booga It is Central Oregon - two of the 3...

Oooga- Booga It is Central Oregon - two of the 3 Sisters Mountains
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-23-20, 08:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,397
Posted By Beldar77

Motivation working so far

Since high BP seems to be a factor in severity of Covid I have used that to motivate myself. I 'm 56 this week.Since March 9th I have lost 35 pounds, 5 inches off the waist and lowered my BP down...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-20, 06:42 PM
Replies: 3,260
Views: 635,842
Posted By Beldar77

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1972x1479/img_0544_2__5b041cd0f68b59868f4a02f5f312183108302548.jpg
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-20, 06:37 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,908
Posted By Beldar77

Whoa- I lived in College Park, MD from 87-89 and...

Whoa- I lived in College Park, MD from 87-89 and had a roommate who worked at College park Bikes. In fact got a nice father's day message from him today. Anyway the bike shop is still there and owned...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-07, 03:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,542
Posted By Beldar77

I can't really help with the bike rental but I...

I can't really help with the bike rental but I can recommend the Hotel du Lac in Varenna if you do stay in Varenna. My wife and I spent 5 days there on our honeymoon. Great little quiet hotel in a...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-21-06, 05:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,187
Posted By Beldar77

So I know that Burley was transitioning form a...

So I know that Burley was transitioning form a co-operative to a corporate structure but I don't seem to have the details that most others have. Where can I read those details? is there a link...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-06, 04:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 642
Posted By Beldar77

Apparent wind direction

[QUOTE=timmyquest]
--Why is it that every three rides the wind seems to be coming from all directions. I go north and it’s in my face, I go south it’s in my face, I go east it’s in my face, I go...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-06, 12:46 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 8,048
Posted By Beldar77

Soccer - My team once scored a goal when a player...

Soccer - My team once scored a goal when a player took a shot that the keeper didn't even move for but the ball hit the crossbar and came back and hit the keeper ( who by now had turned to watch)...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-06, 09:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 926
Posted By Beldar77

it appears the advice is the same as it would be...

it appears the advice is the same as it would be for a traditional paint. I'm off to raid my wife's nail polish to see what she's got in there. But I just my see if tomorrow I can find some model...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-06, 05:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 926
Posted By Beldar77

Touch up paint

I have just got the inevitable first scratch on my 6 week old Burley Wolf Creek. This is the first powdercoated bike I have owned. When I called them to get the color specs for the touch up paint...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-06, 05:20 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,460
Posted By Beldar77

Whoa "The death of Burley" that scared me as a...

Whoa "The death of Burley" that scared me as a new owner of a "Wolf Creek" frame. I am very glad to see BurleyCary's response.

I am remiss in not posting pics of the bike to highlight the nice...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-06, 05:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 911
Posted By Beldar77

Congratulations and condolences at the same time....

Congratulations and condolences at the same time. Temporary retirement can be very good for your conditioning and mental state. Good luck with the new gig.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-06, 05:49 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,655
Posted By Beldar77

"I may be one of the few cyclists in the world...

"I may be one of the few cyclists in the world who drives a truck with a 350CI V8"


And probably one of the few with Neuvations and Clips and cages too :)

A very good looking bike and photos...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-06, 12:50 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,422
Posted By Beldar77

Any day now

I'm waiting for the Wolf Creek frame pictured here - just the frame. The centaur parts should arrive any day now as well.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-06, 11:22 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,249
Posted By Beldar77

Maybe because someday I want one or possibly...

Maybe because someday I want one or possibly because they show tons of bikes in their paint gallery so I can see many great bikes. Possibly becasue they show their shop and the people that work...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-06, 11:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 356
Posted By Beldar77

I went over to the handmade bike show in San Jose...

I went over to the handmade bike show in San Jose this afternoon. Virtually all of the famous name builders were there. This was nothing like a big trade show that I have attended. Pretty low key...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-02-06, 11:43 AM
Replies: 3,556
Views: 2,497,045
Posted By Beldar77

[QUOTE=PartyPat]Greetings from NZ! Welcome...

[QUOTE=PartyPat]Greetings from NZ!

Welcome Partypat. I'm a newbie myself (and mostly a lurker). I spent 3 weeks in NZ last year. One of those weeks was fly fishing near lake taupo. Great...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-06, 04:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,813
Posted By Beldar77

Does the advice that there is not much difference...

Does the advice that there is not much difference apply if you are planning a compact crank where there is less overlapping of gears?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-08-06, 01:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 762
Posted By Beldar77

After reading the advice on here and from a few...

After reading the advice on here and from a few co-workers I was reminded of the the adage that I had forgotten paraphrased here as, "it's about the frame stupid". So the Fuji was left at the LBS,...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-29-06, 10:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 762
Posted By Beldar77

I rode the Sarthe today. It was good. Since it...

I rode the Sarthe today. It was good. Since it was probably a size too big it might be tough to be 100% certain. I actually re-rode the Veloce in a different size and I really like the reynolds...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-29-06, 11:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 762
Posted By Beldar77

The '96 is not the 525 tubing it is Tange steel -...

The '96 is not the 525 tubing it is Tange steel - not the prestige. I'm not sure that tange is making bicycle tubing anymore
Forum: Road Cycling
01-29-06, 01:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 762
Posted By Beldar77

Ziggurat - I can't find the Sarthe locally. If...

Ziggurat - I can't find the Sarthe locally. If I ask a Lemond LBS to order one Is there the expectation that I have to buy it?

55/Rad Great looking bike. What model is it? I can't make it...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-29-06, 12:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 762
Posted By Beldar77

Good deal - But what option is best?

I have re-started my road riding a few months ago. What also came back (quicker than my fitness :lol: ) is the desire to for a new bike. My "current" bike is a '96 Lemond Alpe d' huez w/ campy...
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