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Forum: Texas
09-15-15, 09:53 AM
Replies: 726
Views: 88,745
Posted By rpecot

Inconsiderate bastards. Just to give...

Inconsiderate bastards.

Just to give everyone a sense of scale for how big the BPMS150 is, I'm doing the Louisiana/Mississippi MS150 in October and they have less than 1000 riders registered.
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08-13-15, 09:55 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,317
Posted By rpecot

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Forum: Texas
07-29-15, 03:25 PM
Replies: 481
Views: 63,522
Posted By rpecot

It was her tires. I was trying to figure it out,...

It was her tires. I was trying to figure it out, it was so out of the ordinary. I finally got it when I looked away from the bike to the shadow on the ground. Her rear tire was compressing on...
Forum: Texas
07-29-15, 12:18 PM
Replies: 481
Views: 63,522
Posted By rpecot

That had to be us. We pulled into that rest stop...

That had to be us. We pulled into that rest stop and that was the last I saw of her. We left rest stop one at about the same time and we kept yo-yo'ing with her. I was in front when she passed one...
Forum: Texas
07-28-15, 08:31 AM
Replies: 481
Views: 63,522
Posted By rpecot

I rode two years ago. The Fred Hartman bridge...

I rode two years ago. The Fred Hartman bridge was easy (it's all relative). The "tough" bridge was on day one over the Intercoastal Waterway. It was hot. It was STEEP. There was a headwind on...
Forum: Texas
07-23-15, 11:21 AM
Replies: 481
Views: 63,522
Posted By rpecot

Ah yes. Drafting the kooky mountain bike lady. ...

Ah yes. Drafting the kooky mountain bike lady. She was an animal. If she ever decides to stop bouncing around on that mountain bike and get a road bike, she would be a force to be reckoned with. ...
Forum: Texas
07-22-15, 02:55 PM
Replies: 481
Views: 63,522
Posted By rpecot

I saw a few folks pulled off the road with cramps...

I saw a few folks pulled off the road with cramps on the full century. I finished in just under 6 hours. I survived without any major complaints (aside from the brutal heat).

I was doing fine...
Forum: Texas
07-06-15, 06:45 AM
Replies: 481
Views: 63,522
Posted By rpecot

I never even noticed it until I met up with...

I never even noticed it until I met up with another commuter who showed me. The little slit in the brick wall is open. No gate. You can ride through the neighborhood and catch the Mason Creek...
Forum: Texas
06-29-15, 07:39 AM
Replies: 481
Views: 63,522
Posted By rpecot

I followed you link in the other thread and...

I followed you link in the other thread and thought I'd update this. There is a better option. Stay away from Fry!
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Forum: Texas
06-15-15, 06:04 PM
Replies: 481
Views: 63,522
Posted By rpecot

Guess I need to get my kayak out if I ever want...

Guess I need to get my kayak out if I ever want to see the interior of George Bush again.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-15, 02:34 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,049
Posted By rpecot

[/I][/COLOR] So true. My father was lucky...

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So true. My father was lucky to catch his blockage ~10 years ago because he noticed a sudden decrease in his fitness. He was (and now, still is) very active with tennis, golf, etc,...
Forum: Texas
06-02-15, 08:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,779
Posted By rpecot

Handlebar Cyclery...

Handlebar Cyclery (http://http://handlebarcyclery.com/) is an awesome new shop in the Katy/Richmond area on FM1093. Nice kit. Great shop rides. Very friendly, knowledgeable staff.
05-27-15, 01:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,064
Posted By rpecot

Great timing on this thread. I've been thinking...

Great timing on this thread. I've been thinking along the same lines, although I haven't started narrowing down to specific bikes. I'm at the point of wondering if a commuter/cross/gravel/touring...
Forum: Texas
05-27-15, 08:49 AM
Replies: 481
Views: 63,522
Posted By rpecot

I was seriously considering riding in this...

I was seriously considering riding in this morning. Glad my wife talked me out of it.
Forum: Texas
05-06-15, 11:20 AM
Replies: 481
Views: 63,522
Posted By rpecot

Gotcha... The Handlebar ride is basically Bike...

Gotcha... The Handlebar ride is basically Bike for Mike in reverse. In fact we passed them on Winner Foster going in opposite directions last week. The A group is way too fast for me. I can hang...
Forum: Texas
05-05-15, 09:01 PM
Replies: 481
Views: 63,522
Posted By rpecot

Think I'm going to skip the Columbus ride this...

Think I'm going to skip the Columbus ride this weekend. txags92 - have you ever ridden with the Handlebar Cyclery group on Saturdays?
Forum: Texas
05-01-15, 04:31 PM
Replies: 481
Views: 63,522
Posted By rpecot

Shouldn't take long I guess. I always like to...

Shouldn't take long I guess. I always like to get there an hour before ride time, just so I'm not rushed getting everything together.
Forum: Texas
05-01-15, 09:01 AM
Replies: 481
Views: 63,522
Posted By rpecot

You are correct sir. Basically. The winery (and...

You are correct sir. Basically. The winery (and start) is on the property across the street. Last year, I parked in that vacant lot.
Forum: Texas
04-30-15, 09:46 AM
Replies: 481
Views: 63,522
Posted By rpecot

I'll probably do the 51 mile route as well. ...

I'll probably do the 51 mile route as well.

I was seriously considering just riding to the start. I live about 6.5 miles away. But since my daughter will be riding with me, we'll probably drive....
Forum: Texas
04-29-15, 08:30 AM
Replies: 481
Views: 63,522
Posted By rpecot

The one time (so far!) that I've ever had to call...

The one time (so far!) that I've ever had to call my wife to come pick me up was the only time I've ridden 1458 (south of I-10). I got a flat. CO2 wasn't fully cooperating so I didn't get the tire...
Forum: Commuting
04-27-15, 09:59 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,362
Posted By rpecot

If I break enough spokes to the point where my...

If I break enough spokes to the point where my bike is unrideable, I am no longer a bike commuter. I am a pedestrian. ;)
Forum: Texas
04-26-15, 09:18 PM
Replies: 481
Views: 63,522
Posted By rpecot

Just signed up. Wife can't make it but may...

Just signed up. Wife can't make it but may daughter may. We should try to meet up.
Forum: Texas
04-26-15, 11:22 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,123
Posted By rpecot

That's great to know. Thanks!

That's great to know. Thanks!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-15, 11:41 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,529
Posted By rpecot

To each his own... I love coffee, but my first...

To each his own... I love coffee, but my first cup in the morning usually sets off a process that is not easily concluded when riding.
Forum: Texas
04-23-15, 11:20 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 18,202
Posted By rpecot

Ok, so here's my road bike on last year's MS150...

Ok, so here's my road bike on last year's MS150 (Day 1)
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I have some new wheels on order. Expecting them any day. :)

And here is the project bike. My first ever mountain bike. It had...
Forum: Texas
04-23-15, 11:15 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 18,202
Posted By rpecot

I'm not familiar with the north side of town, but...

I'm not familiar with the north side of town, but that seems like quite a haul. I don't know, maybe not. Anyway, have you looked at any heatmaps?...
Forum: Texas
04-22-15, 10:10 AM
Replies: 481
Views: 63,522
Posted By rpecot

I'm interested in Bike for Mike. What distance...

I'm interested in Bike for Mike. What distance are you riding? I'm not sure if I would be riding solo or with my better half. Either way, it would likely involve negotiations on my part. ;)
Forum: Texas
04-22-15, 09:53 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 18,202
Posted By rpecot

Katy commuter here. There are a few of us out...

Katy commuter here. There are a few of us out west. I ride in about once a week. Hoping to increase that to 2x pretty soon. Mostly I ride my road bike, but over the Christmas holidays I converted...
Forum: Texas
04-21-15, 08:57 AM
Replies: 726
Views: 88,745
Posted By rpecot

My wife could barely pick hers up. :lol: ...

My wife could barely pick hers up. :lol:

Been there done that. Doing it again next week actually. I signed up for the GASP ride on my own. Hoping I can find some folks to ride with. Solo...
Forum: Texas
04-20-15, 12:01 PM
Replies: 726
Views: 88,745
Posted By rpecot

Apparently, great minds think alike. :thumb: ...

Apparently, great minds think alike. :thumb:

So as I had planned, my buddy and I left the hotel in Schulenburg on our bikes and rode the 15 miles into La Grange. My wife and daughter drove into...
Forum: Texas
04-18-15, 05:28 PM
Replies: 726
Views: 88,745
Posted By rpecot

We are checked into our hotel in Schulenburg. ...

We are checked into our hotel in Schulenburg. Did a recon mission into La Grange. Parking at the schools does not appear to be very ample but there does appear to be a good bit of street parking in...
Forum: Texas
04-17-15, 09:27 AM
Replies: 726
Views: 88,745
Posted By rpecot

My days of 2-day long distance bike rides then...

My days of 2-day long distance bike rides then sleeping in a tent are over. I booked my hotel room 3 months ago :)
Forum: Texas
04-16-15, 02:11 PM
Replies: 726
Views: 88,745
Posted By rpecot

Layers. I will probably leave the jacket...

Layers.

I will probably leave the jacket and wear a tech-tee/poly-pro/under armour/whatever shirt under my jersey and arm warmers in my back pocket just in case. When it's raining long enough,...
Forum: Texas
04-16-15, 09:48 AM
Replies: 726
Views: 88,745
Posted By rpecot

Uggg. Hoping for the best. If Saturday gets...

Uggg. Hoping for the best.

If Saturday gets cancelled, I will try to ride Saturday afternoon, weather permitting. Becky and I did a training ride this year which was basically from the 1st Katy...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-15, 10:08 PM
Replies: 21,309
Views: 5,163,630
Posted By rpecot

Mavic Ksyrium Elite S wheelset with red hubs and...

Mavic Ksyrium Elite S wheelset with red hubs and nipples. I am psyched.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-15, 11:53 AM
Replies: 194
Views: 14,871
Posted By rpecot

The jig is up: 445223

The jig is up:

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Forum: Texas
04-14-15, 11:20 AM
Replies: 726
Views: 88,745
Posted By rpecot

Someone scheduled a meeting ending at 3:30 on...

Someone scheduled a meeting ending at 3:30 on Friday. :mad: I will try to pass by and say hello.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-15, 07:05 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,515
Posted By rpecot

Well then, wheels it is! Have I created the...

Well then, wheels it is!

Have I created the first thread in this forum in which everyone agrees?!? :lol:

Thanks for the great input!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-15, 11:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,515
Posted By rpecot

How would you spend $600?

Pretty open ended question, I know...

I've got a service anniversary coming up at work and I'm going to be getting a little extra cash in the next paycheck. I'm trying to figure out how to spend...
Forum: Texas
04-13-15, 04:25 PM
Replies: 726
Views: 88,745
Posted By rpecot

We started from Katy last year, but I can't...

We started from Katy last year, but I can't recall what time we got there. I do remember going around the back way to avoid traffic coming off of I-10. The start is at 6:45, so I will try to get...
Forum: Texas
04-13-15, 02:06 PM
Replies: 726
Views: 88,745
Posted By rpecot

The "worst" bike rides (camping trips, vacations,...

The "worst" bike rides (camping trips, vacations, fill in the blank) always seem to give you the best stories.
Forum: Texas
04-13-15, 01:27 PM
Replies: 726
Views: 88,745
Posted By rpecot

The first time I ever rode in one of these...

The first time I ever rode in one of these events, it was the Louisiana MS150. It is held in October every year, running 75 each day. Well, the second day it rained THE ENTIRE day. Let me tell...
Forum: Texas
04-09-15, 11:46 PM
Replies: 726
Views: 88,745
Posted By rpecot

Call me crazy... I signed up for the GASP ride...

Call me crazy... I signed up for the GASP ride the next weekend. I plan on commuting to work at some point during the week between rides.
Forum: Texas
04-09-15, 11:42 PM
Replies: 726
Views: 88,745
Posted By rpecot

Wife and I have kind of a running joke... every...

Wife and I have kind of a running joke... every time we see someone with a (seemingly much larger than needed) backpack - I'm talking bigger than your standard run of the mill Camelbak - we usually...
Forum: Texas
04-09-15, 12:57 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,507
Posted By rpecot

Katy here. Flatlands and headwinds.

Katy here. Flatlands and headwinds.
Forum: Texas
04-03-15, 01:54 PM
Replies: 726
Views: 88,745
Posted By rpecot

Well, we got a late start this morning so we made...

Well, we got a late start this morning so we made it a short(er) ride. We basically rode from the start to just past the first rest stop before we looped back. About 36 miles. Wildflowers are...
Forum: Texas
04-02-15, 09:02 PM
Replies: 726
Views: 88,745
Posted By rpecot

This was probably my favorite ride last year. ...

This was probably my favorite ride last year. Also, the last time I rode my Specialized Allez. I enjoyed the ride so much, I'm going to ride it twice this time. Tomorrow and Saturday. Actually,...
Forum: Texas
03-31-15, 10:33 PM
Replies: 726
Views: 88,745
Posted By rpecot

I upgraded last year, right before the MS150. It...

I upgraded last year, right before the MS150. It was mainly out of necessity (my aluminum bike died). I wasn't looking for a carbon frame, but the shop had one in my size (I'm tall, 6'-3") with the...
Forum: Texas
03-31-15, 09:21 PM
Replies: 726
Views: 88,745
Posted By rpecot

Ha! Don't beat yourself up over that. The wind...

Ha! Don't beat yourself up over that. The wind is always blowing one way or the other, so you're fast one way, slow the other. And THP is so rutted up it's hard to get a good pace on that...
Forum: Texas
03-31-15, 09:10 PM
Replies: 726
Views: 88,745
Posted By rpecot

+1 Great post. I've been training with my...

+1 Great post.
I've been training with my wife and oldest daughter (who are new riders), so I've been reigning it in for the most part. That's not to say that I am "fast" but I have lost a...
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