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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-05-14, 09:49 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,983
Posted By acdronin

I was slogging my way up that mountain probably...

I was slogging my way up that mountain probably at the same time you were looking at it.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-05-14, 08:47 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,040
Posted By acdronin

OP, hope and faith, finding inner peace, not...

OP, hope and faith, finding inner peace, not stressing out, sticking with your plan, keep setting little goals and hitting them, step by step things will come to fruition. In the last 5 years I have...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-05-14, 08:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,256
Posted By acdronin

Can't add much more other than good eating...

Can't add much more other than good eating habits, good luck and those old Treks are bulletproof.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-05-14, 06:55 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,983
Posted By acdronin

Read that too fast and got a laugh, needs a comma...

Read that too fast and got a laugh, needs a comma :)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-05-14, 05:08 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,983
Posted By acdronin

I'm with you on that, Christmas Eve and Christmas...

I'm with you on that, Christmas Eve and Christmas are also good riding days
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-05-14, 12:52 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,983
Posted By acdronin

:lol:

:lol:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-05-14, 12:22 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,983
Posted By acdronin

Rather than type it again, copied from my FB...

Rather than type it again, copied from my FB page:

What a ride last night! Told myself if I was gonna eat ravioli hanging out with Geoff ******, I was gonna have to ride the next day. Glad I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-05-14, 12:20 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,983
Posted By acdronin

That was profound man :)

That was profound man :)
Forum: Northern California
02-04-14, 03:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,295
Posted By acdronin

lol, just looked on a map, I had the street...

lol, just looked on a map, I had the street wrong, the start of it is Sycamore Valley Rd off of San Ramon Valley Blvd (which is Hartz/Danville Blvd), Sycamore comes into Tass and continues east, it's...
Forum: Northern California
02-04-14, 10:48 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,295
Posted By acdronin

Maybe some other folks who know the roads to the...

Maybe some other folks who know the roads to the south a little better than me could chime in here because I typically stay on the Iron Horse that far south. Since I ride mainly at night I don't have...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
02-04-14, 10:27 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,844
Posted By acdronin

I don't know if I will ever be that good but I...

I don't know if I will ever be that good but I think I'm happy just working my way up Diablo right now. Not to threadjack, but I just looked at your pic, you didn't happen to be coming down the north...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-04-14, 10:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 767
Posted By acdronin

I like the way you think

I like the way you think
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-14, 12:48 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 4,459
Posted By acdronin

Totally, lots of folks out here look just like...

Totally, lots of folks out here look just like that. There are some very well-monied areas down here, you can see Cevelos and Evos like you would see Chevys in a ghetto. Couples going out in matching...
Forum: Northern California
02-04-14, 12:29 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,295
Posted By acdronin

Depending on where we start WC/Dublin is pretty...

Depending on where we start WC/Dublin is pretty flat, maybe 500-600ft total climb there and back, especially if we jump back on the Trail down at say Bollinger Canyon, IIRC if we stay on the main...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-14, 10:46 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 4,459
Posted By acdronin

Wasn't that tight on him, about 2 lengths back

Wasn't that tight on him, about 2 lengths back
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-14, 10:08 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 4,459
Posted By acdronin

I dunno about where your from but there's a lot...

I dunno about where your from but there's a lot of guys out to show each other up out here.



Some of the nastiest riders I have ever seen are older dudes, 2% body fat guys in their 60's...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-03-14, 10:01 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,843
Posted By acdronin

Cigs, coffee, Fear, Loathing, Pain and Suffering,...

Cigs, coffee, Fear, Loathing, Pain and Suffering, not necessarily in that order.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-03-14, 09:31 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,405
Posted By acdronin

^^^this

^^^this
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
02-03-14, 09:30 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,844
Posted By acdronin

Mother of God that DMD sounds brutal 20K of climb...

Mother of God that DMD sounds brutal 20K of climb in one day???
Forum: Road Cycling
02-03-14, 09:15 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,405
Posted By acdronin

Terrible Jerry Springer kind of crap to spring on...

Terrible Jerry Springer kind of crap to spring on a dude, I would have grabbed the bike and walked off the stage without saying an effin word, I would have been livid beyond reason, probably take a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-14, 09:01 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 4,459
Posted By acdronin

It's all about conditioning period, give your...

It's all about conditioning period, give your favorite racer a 25 year old Peugeot and he will still beat you like a gong, give Jimi Hendrix a cheap sears knockoff Strat and he will still sound like...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-03-14, 08:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 767
Posted By acdronin

I feel your pain brother, take chunks in bite...

I feel your pain brother, take chunks in bite size pieces and work your way back into shape, your body will respond, I'm a Clyde and started tackling the local tough-guy road climb on my MTB, I'm not...
Forum: Northern California
02-03-14, 08:17 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,295
Posted By acdronin

You thinkin just a run down from like WC to...

You thinkin just a run down from like WC to Dublin and back or do you wanna drag yer buddy up and over Diablo? lol
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-03-14, 02:42 AM
Replies: 1,416
Views: 794,254
Posted By acdronin

Hi Tom, I'm a friend of Siu Blue, sorry to hear...

Hi Tom, I'm a friend of Siu Blue, sorry to hear of your recent health troubles, hope things work out. I will post some pics as soon as I find some old ones (i'm sure Siu has some from past events...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-14, 10:29 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,075
Posted By acdronin

These two back to back is great for a late ride...

These two back to back is great for a late ride kick in the butt. WZ La Sexorcisto is still one of my favorite albums of all time.

http://youtu.be/yPNFVj-pISU

http://youtu.be/sqPClltS5k8
Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-14, 10:11 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,075
Posted By acdronin

Good Mother of God, that made my legs hurt just...

Good Mother of God, that made my legs hurt just watching that, horrible, cruel, inhuman and I'd try it.
Forum: Commuting
02-02-14, 12:17 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 6,443
Posted By acdronin

Don't do snow, ok, you win:D

Don't do snow, ok, you win:D
Forum: Northern California
02-01-14, 11:01 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,295
Posted By acdronin

I don't know Palo Alto at all lol. Maybe you'll...

I don't know Palo Alto at all lol. Maybe you'll see me out there on the mountain killing myself on my MTB :)

The only thing that bugs me is the Iron Horse gets pretty crowded during the day,...
Forum: Commuting
02-01-14, 10:50 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 6,443
Posted By acdronin

or 2 inches of snow in the ATL and the everything...

or 2 inches of snow in the ATL and the everything goes to hell
Forum: Commuting
02-01-14, 02:17 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 6,443
Posted By acdronin

Can I ***** about the 32* wind chill riding at...

Can I ***** about the 32* wind chill riding at night in the Bay Area or is that just too goddamn cheeky for a newb?
Forum: Commuting
02-01-14, 02:16 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 6,443
Posted By acdronin

Very true, oh and the reefer groceries you throw...

Very true, oh and the reefer groceries you throw in your backpack stay nice and cold that last 15 miles home.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-14, 01:45 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,075
Posted By acdronin

By golly, I think that one is gonna make it on to...

By golly, I think that one is gonna make it on to my Zune, thanks!
Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-14, 01:44 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,075
Posted By acdronin

Rage is OK, don't make me pull out the harder...

Rage is OK, don't make me pull out the harder stuff :)
Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-14, 01:38 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,075
Posted By acdronin

Current list starts with this one, start pedaling...

Current list starts with this one, start pedaling at the end of the spoken part.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WIfK-_WbTM&list=FLVA8rnBQt-OS973c8GBgo0A&feature=share&index=2

never was really...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-14, 01:16 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,075
Posted By acdronin

LOL Love Puscifer

LOL



Love Puscifer
Forum: Northern California
01-31-14, 12:10 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,295
Posted By acdronin

OP, I just started a new route I'm going to do...

OP, I just started a new route I'm going to do once a week until I get good at it.

Park along the entrance road to Mt Diablo on the north side on Diablo Scenic View (?).
About a mile before the...
Forum: Northern California
01-30-14, 11:41 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,295
Posted By acdronin

I've actually did that run going the other way...

I've actually did that run going the other way and along the water instead of Frankilin, quite enjoyable and not hard at all. Well "not hard" meaning not huge amounts of suffering that go on for...
Forum: Northern California
01-28-14, 11:50 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,156
Posted By acdronin

I think Northgate suits me well, tried it for the...

I think Northgate suits me well, tried it for the first time. I like how it meanders upwards for a couple of miles then takes off. Only to the junction for now, 40lbs on rat traps the summit will...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-23-12, 12:23 AM
Replies: 367
Views: 9,083
Posted By acdronin

I finished my ride last night, rear cassette is...

I finished my ride last night, rear cassette is shot, chain is toast, must have jumped off of something a little too hard, broke two spokes, oh well, got about 1200 miles out of that cassette and...
Forum: Touring
03-22-12, 12:00 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,757
Posted By acdronin

The thing is, your physiology is probably...

The thing is, your physiology is probably different from mine, I could probably tolerate much colder temps than you. What I call 'reasonably comfortable' may feel hypothermic to you. I figured out...
Forum: Touring
03-21-12, 02:18 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,757
Posted By acdronin

Well a friend recommended Under Armor leggings...

Well a friend recommended Under Armor leggings and Under Armor fitted long sleeve shirts, they are not cheap but they work very well. The cold weather gear traps the heat and wicks moisture, the more...
Forum: Touring
03-18-12, 02:17 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,757
Posted By acdronin

Hi Pause, I would say expect fog most of the time...

Hi Pause, I would say expect fog most of the time around that time of the year going from North Bay through SF to around Santa Cruz, not all day everyday but it will get cold and wet quickly...
Forum: Touring
03-18-12, 02:05 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,757
Posted By acdronin

Uh Bezerkeley and All Nut Creek?

Uh Bezerkeley and All Nut Creek?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-18-12, 01:25 AM
Replies: 6,484
Views: 660,217
Posted By acdronin

That bike is for these folks ...

That bike is for these folks

http://youtu.be/IqhlQfXUk7w
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-18-12, 01:21 AM
Replies: 6,484
Views: 660,217
Posted By acdronin

Going uphill yeah.

Going uphill yeah.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-17-12, 01:40 PM
Replies: 367
Views: 9,083
Posted By acdronin

I like this thread! Ok, March so far: 1: 27...

I like this thread! Ok, March so far:
1: 27 miles
1: 20 miles
3: 27 miles

Hmm, 74 for the month so far, looks like the weather might hold tonite, I'm down.

Best last year in one month was...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-17-12, 11:22 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,930
Posted By acdronin

Wow, that is a lot wider, interesting, thanks for...

Wow, that is a lot wider, interesting, thanks for the helpful post!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-12, 12:53 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,808
Posted By acdronin

Depends on the cold, I spent 200+ on Under Armor...

Depends on the cold, I spent 200+ on Under Armor cold gear and am very impressed, leggings/sweats, long sleeve fitted Under Armor top, mesh short sleeve/Under Armor zip up hoodie, carry lighter...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-09-12, 12:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 451
Posted By acdronin

I hear ya, one or two rides for me after a...

I hear ya, one or two rides for me after a lay-off and I'm good, but, it's a LITTLE funner (not to mention requires less energy), to ride when the wind chill is only in the high 30'sF
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