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Forum: Texas
10-22-18, 08:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,197
Posted By bkj

Another great year for Bike Around the Bay. Day...

Another great year for Bike Around the Bay. Day 1 had tail and crosswinds, no rain and moderate temperatures. Day 2 we set off into a 15-25mph headwind. The Day 2 route has more twists and...
Forum: Texas
10-18-18, 06:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,197
Posted By bkj

I'm in. I'll be in an Old Smokey jersey.

I'm in. I'll be in an Old Smokey jersey.
Forum: Texas
08-20-18, 09:17 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,536
Posted By bkj

Are you using the Cohn Street Bridge, which is...

Are you using the Cohn Street Bridge, which is WEST of TC Jester? The bridge to the east of TC Jester is to be avoided.
Forum: Texas
04-19-18, 08:29 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,536
Posted By bkj

oh, and welcome to Houston. I'll ride this...

oh, and welcome to Houston. I'll ride this route with you some weekend, just let me know and we'll meet up. After you ride it a few times you'll see there are other options, but the above will...
Forum: Texas
04-19-18, 08:14 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,536
Posted By bkj

from N Shepherd & 610 North Loop: East, then...

from N Shepherd & 610 North Loop: East, then south on Nicholson a few blocks, then east to Heights Blvd and continue south. There's a bike lane on Heights, but line up in traffic at the stoplights...
Forum: Texas
12-06-17, 12:10 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 18,371
Posted By bkj

say howdy next time! I'll watch for you too.

say howdy next time! I'll watch for you too.
Forum: Texas
10-28-17, 06:07 PM
Replies: 726
Views: 89,888
Posted By bkj

COTA is awesome. I don't know how it'll work for...

COTA is awesome. I don't know how it'll work for the end of the MS150 ride, but as a facility it's great. The last bike night of the season is 10/30/17. I'm going.
Forum: Texas
10-24-17, 02:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,720
Posted By bkj

I had a great time on Day 1, but bailed out and...

I had a great time on Day 1, but bailed out and didn't even start Day 2. My wife always drives down to meet me for dinner so I just went back with her. The weather was so crazy it was even hard to...
Forum: Texas
09-05-17, 09:39 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 11,398
Posted By bkj

The Picnic loop is open. I rode laps there on...

The Picnic loop is open. I rode laps there on Sep 2nd afternoon.
Forum: Texas
08-06-17, 04:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,720
Posted By bkj

beer, no beer, whatever. This is a great ride. ...

beer, no beer, whatever. This is a great ride. I'm signed up for 2017. It'll be my 5th time. If anyone needs help with logistics, like getting to the start, finding a place to stay, let me know.
Forum: Texas
08-06-17, 04:42 PM
Replies: 481
Views: 63,912
Posted By bkj

to the Houston and South Texas riders. Our...

to the Houston and South Texas riders. Our t-shirt rides stop after MS-150. But the DFW area goes many more weeks, mostly in preparation for the Hotter than Hell. I go to 2 or 5 of these rides...
Forum: Texas
07-17-17, 12:09 PM
Replies: 481
Views: 63,912
Posted By bkj

The KFC was really good this year. I did the 100...

The KFC was really good this year. I did the 100 miles. I have this ride along with Bike Around the Bay on my yearly favorite list.
Forum: Texas
06-05-17, 07:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,213
Posted By bkj

So much fun. I went on 5/30 and will get back...

So much fun. I went on 5/30 and will get back there one more time before the final night (6/27)
Forum: Texas
05-28-17, 07:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,213
Posted By bkj

Do they close it during rain? I don't mind...

Do they close it during rain? I don't mind riding in the rain, others have other opinions & that's fine. But I'd be driving from Houston for the 5/30 event & I'd hate to get there to find it...
Forum: Texas
05-15-17, 02:17 PM
Replies: 481
Views: 63,912
Posted By bkj

Event Calendar - Texbiker.net...

Event Calendar - Texbiker.net (http://www.texbiker.net/blog/calendar/)
has everything.

The Fayetteville ride June 4th is great.
Forum: Texas
05-07-17, 03:03 PM
Replies: 481
Views: 63,912
Posted By bkj

I would have done Bike for Mike this year but I...

I would have done Bike for Mike this year but I had an opportunity to do Shiner GASP so I did that instead. It was a beautiful day to be outside. There was no wind to speak of until the last few...
Forum: Texas
01-25-17, 10:42 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 18,371
Posted By bkj

take some laps on the picnic loop in Memorial...

take some laps on the picnic loop in Memorial Park. Or try (heading west) the Heights trail to the White Oak trail, then west on W11th to W 12th (get creative), get under 610 somehow, then south on...
Forum: Texas
04-30-16, 05:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,148
Posted By bkj

this is only 1/2 an answer but might be some...

this is only 1/2 an answer but might be some help. I've done Shiner GASP and even as a flatlander I didn't have any issue with hills. The last 20 are a little rolling, but it was the least of my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-26-15, 09:32 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,330
Posted By bkj

495252 Ottawa River, Alexandra Bridge,...

495252

Ottawa River, Alexandra Bridge, Ottawa, Ontario
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-26-15, 09:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,330
Posted By bkj

495248 A foot bridge, Oberwasserkanal, near...

495248

A foot bridge, Oberwasserkanal, near Saint Pantaleon-Erla, Austria. On the way from Enns to Ardagger Stift along the Danube cycle paths.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-26-15, 04:45 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,330
Posted By bkj

495210495211495212495213 The Regency...

495210495211495212495213

The Regency Suspension Bridge across the Colorado river on the way to San Saba, Texas. I started the ride in Brownwood.
Forum: Texas
07-28-15, 11:08 AM
Replies: 481
Views: 63,912
Posted By bkj

BATB is an awesome ride. The distances are a...

BATB is an awesome ride. The distances are a bigger issue than the bridges. But the sag support and rest stops are excellent. You'll be fine.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-30-15, 10:31 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,354
Posted By bkj

rivbike.com

rivbike.com
Forum: Texas
05-03-15, 02:23 PM
Replies: 481
Views: 63,912
Posted By bkj

Howdy all. It was a great day and a great ride. ...

Howdy all. It was a great day and a great ride. Nice to meet you txags92 and rpecot. I did the 68. Rpecot was right, 1458 after the right turn past Simonton was a little rough, but my bike (blue...
Forum: Texas
04-22-15, 11:02 AM
Replies: 481
Views: 63,912
Posted By bkj

That's been my experience. I've done it twice...

That's been my experience. I've done it twice and have signed up for this year. Bike for Mike is a good ride.
Forum: Texas
04-22-15, 10:51 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 18,371
Posted By bkj

Howdy Dan. No, it's got the same bars, but I'm...

Howdy Dan. No, it's got the same bars, but I'm always changing other things around. Fenders on, fenders off, different lights, different racks, different bags, etc. The picture is out of date. ...
Forum: Texas
04-22-15, 07:52 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 18,371
Posted By bkj

Daily commuter here. I live near the Railyard...

Daily commuter here. I live near the Railyard bar on San Felipe inside loop 610 and work in the near north side close to St. Arnold brewery. My route from home is north to get to the trail at...
Forum: Texas
04-09-15, 12:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,517
Posted By bkj

I'm central so I live closest to everyone.

I'm central so I live closest to everyone.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-06-15, 03:29 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,223
Posted By bkj

I've got the Altamonts & they are excellent. I...

I've got the Altamonts & they are excellent. I crashed & messed up the rear wheel, Boyd brought it back to new condition for $100. He got it back to me in under a week and didn't even charge me...
Forum: Texas Regional Rides and Events
01-20-15, 10:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,964
Posted By bkj

It was a little hot, a headwind picked up over...

It was a little hot, a headwind picked up over the last 20 miles, but the beer was cold and plentiful at the end. What's not to like? The roads on the last 20 miles were being repaved when I went...
Forum: Texas Regional Rides and Events
12-09-14, 09:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,369
Posted By bkj

I went over for the Missions ride AND the rock...

I went over for the Missions ride AND the rock and roll half marathon. The missions ride was great, but with annoying winds in parts. It was very well attended. I was tired for the run on...
Forum: Texas
11-19-14, 09:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,800
Posted By bkj

I'm in!

I'm in!
Forum: Introductions
09-25-14, 09:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 606
Posted By bkj

Hello from a commuter and occasional tourer. ...

Hello from a commuter and occasional tourer. There's lots of good riding in Houston.
Forum: Commuting
09-25-14, 03:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,948
Posted By bkj

I agree with the sci guy ...

I agree with the sci guy (http://www.bikeforums.net/members/the-sci-guy-336334.html). You can't ride here without sweating, no matter how early you leave. Plan on changing when you arrive and...
Forum: Texas
09-25-14, 09:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,325
Posted By bkj

have a look at the Shiner GASP in May.

have a look at the Shiner GASP in May.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-16-14, 09:25 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,680
Posted By bkj

I was on that Door County Ride! It was awesome. ...

I was on that Door County Ride! It was awesome. I only did 70 because I was too tired after a week of touring. But go do it! If you're going to camp, then yay for you, you might get to buy some...
Forum: Introductions
09-16-14, 09:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 497
Posted By bkj

There's great riding in Dallas! Have fun.

There's great riding in Dallas! Have fun.
Forum: Introductions
09-16-14, 09:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 364
Posted By bkj

Welcome to BF. Michigan is awesome. I just did...

Welcome to BF. Michigan is awesome. I just did a tour from Grand Rapids to Cadillac (White Pine Trail), then Traverse City, up, over & down to Frankfort, then Ludington. Not exactly your area, but...
Forum: Great Lakes
08-15-14, 08:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,131
Posted By bkj

thanks for posting this. I'm taking my bike on...

thanks for posting this. I'm taking my bike on the Badger on Sept 5th and I hope the crew handles things better than what you experienced. I hope to stay next to my bike as long as possible,...
Forum: Great Lakes
08-14-14, 11:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,180
Posted By bkj

I'm signed up & will be doing it at the end of a...

I'm signed up & will be doing it at the end of a tour which starts in Grand Rapids, MI. I'll be on a touring bike, so I won't be with any of the fast groups. I'm hoping to do the 100. It's my...
Forum: Introductions
08-10-14, 08:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 630
Posted By bkj

howdy Scott from a Houston commuter

howdy Scott from a Houston commuter
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-09-14, 10:45 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,673
Posted By bkj

enoli7...

enoli7 (http://www.bikeforums.net/members/enoli7-381405.html) - where do you live in Houston and where are you riding to? (just tell me the general area or nearest major intersection!) Houston has...
Forum: Introductions
08-08-14, 06:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 400
Posted By bkj

Howdy Klaus from Houston. I haven't been to São...

Howdy Klaus from Houston. I haven't been to São Paulo yet, but I visited Belo Horizonte earlier this summer. Had a great time!
Forum: Introductions
08-07-14, 06:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 671
Posted By bkj

Howdy Bob from a Houston rider. Do this...

Howdy Bob from a Houston rider.

Do this ride next year!

Texas independence Bicycle Tour presented by Deer Park rotary (http://www.deerparktibt.com/Welcome.html)
Forum: Texas
08-05-14, 09:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,379
Posted By bkj

howdy from an everyday Houston commuter. ...

howdy from an everyday Houston commuter. Westview east to 610 is a good option. 610 southbound between 290 & I10 has lots of construction & I don't know how that affects the connection along W...
Forum: Introductions
07-27-14, 11:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 430
Posted By bkj

Hello from another Houstonian. Lots of great...

Hello from another Houstonian. Lots of great riding here.
Forum: Introductions
07-23-14, 07:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 389
Posted By bkj

Welcome to BF from another Houstonian. There's...

Welcome to BF from another Houstonian. There's great riding here.
Forum: Introductions
07-13-14, 06:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 396
Posted By bkj

there's lots of great riding here. Enjoy and...

there's lots of great riding here. Enjoy and welcome to BF!
Forum: Introductions
07-08-14, 07:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,370
Posted By bkj

the bike is fine. Get a hose clamp from a...

the bike is fine. Get a hose clamp from a hardware or big box store. They look like this:
Precision Brand M-S Series Micro Seal, Miniature All Stainless Worm Gear Hose Clamp: Amazon.com:...
Forum: Touring
06-24-14, 08:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,321
Posted By bkj

it's such a great ride. I did it with ACA in...

it's such a great ride. I did it with ACA in fall 2013 & will definitely do it again.
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