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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-05, 07:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,791
Posted By biketownblogger

Thanks for responding tightwad! I took it...

Thanks for responding tightwad!

I took it for a ride tonight and it was a nice ride after making some fit adjustments. Much lighter than my old Le Tour. Nice to learn something about it! It has a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-05, 11:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,791
Posted By biketownblogger

Sanwa 110 ??

I picked this bike for $20. and can find nothing about it on the internet at all. The price tag says $290. and it has only about 5 miles on it. I think the serial # is 4036507 on the left rear drop...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-07-05, 11:28 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 4,958
Posted By biketownblogger

We got into cycling together. Initially, after...

We got into cycling together. Initially, after nearly 20 yrs of marriage we felt it was so great to get out of the house together. ESCAPE.

Now, we have determined that we have different riding...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-05, 11:00 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,158
Posted By biketownblogger

I agree with Rob. We had a Triathlon here on one...

I agree with Rob. We had a Triathlon here on one of the hottest days and it was scary humid. A whole week of this weather coming ahead for SE WI :-)

I'd like to ride at night during this weather,...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-05, 12:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 30,876
Posted By biketownblogger

I got a pair of cargo / mtb Pearl Izumi's and it...

I got a pair of cargo / mtb Pearl Izumi's and it had a sort of cycling short "insert" is the best way I can describe it. Mesh with padded chamois pad, and attached to the inside of the cargo's with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-15-05, 12:32 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,675
Posted By biketownblogger

I happened upon a brand new outdoor wicker bench...

I happened upon a brand new outdoor wicker bench in the trash *?* and went home to snag it with my truck. Some dime store jewelry, and lots of keychains and lighters. Occasionally change is found...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-15-05, 12:24 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,910
Posted By biketownblogger

I guess a firefly, and they just hover in the air...

I guess a firefly, and they just hover in the air and wait for you to scoop them up. I had a thought once that I could modify a surgeons mask into a screen, but gave up the idea when the reaction...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-15-05, 11:07 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 10,871
Posted By biketownblogger

hmmmm...never really thought about that. I have...

hmmmm...never really thought about that. I have been very fortunate enough not to have had even one truly nasty encounter with a motorist yet (1 year since riding again) so I know my time is coming...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-05, 10:55 AM
Replies: 302
Views: 14,565
Posted By biketownblogger

LMAO ! I ride an old Schwinn Le Tour, with what I...

LMAO ! I ride an old Schwinn Le Tour, with what I am pretty sure are all original components, so I am completely lost on all this modern looking stuff....lol...that is pretty sad isn't it? pitiful...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-05, 10:39 AM
Replies: 302
Views: 14,565
Posted By biketownblogger

Ahhhhhh.........thanks you guys! DUH!!!

Ahhhhhh.........thanks you guys! DUH!!!
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-05, 10:34 AM
Replies: 302
Views: 14,565
Posted By biketownblogger

http://www.heavengraphics.com/bikeblog/wtf.jpg ...

http://www.heavengraphics.com/bikeblog/wtf.jpg

Won a peak bar yesterday using 6 email addy's...which is okay, but what the heck is that a picture of? It's a prze from the contest, but I just don't...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-05, 09:20 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,376
Posted By biketownblogger

Man, you guys just do not know how inspiring this...

Man, you guys just do not know how inspiring this thread is! So many of you are so determined! Thank you SO much for taking the time to add your personal experiences, it is very much appreciated, and...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-05, 10:56 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,376
Posted By biketownblogger

Yes, mine shows 65 miles for the last long ride,...

Yes, mine shows 65 miles for the last long ride, and that doesn't seem like enough for me, so I plan to bump it up. The last 15 miles doesn't sound as bad compared to 35! I've been trying to add a...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-05, 10:11 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,376
Posted By biketownblogger

Hi there Don Gwinn~ I started a training...

Hi there Don Gwinn~

I started a training schedule on July 4th and have been working at it every day! In fact, I just added a blank text file schedule to my blog, that maybe will help you out:
...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-05, 07:18 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,213
Posted By biketownblogger

:( Man that's a tough break, hope you feel better...

:( Man that's a tough break, hope you feel better soon Indie kid. I have a tooth infection right now, so I can relate a little. To have nice weather and not be able to use it is pure misery to me....
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-05, 06:16 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,213
Posted By biketownblogger

25 miles along our lakefront and parade route...

25 miles along our lakefront and parade route this morning with the club. We put some flags on the back of our bikes and the little kids and drunk people (yes, 7am and the beers were out, or should I...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-05, 10:44 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,145
Posted By biketownblogger

15-20 miler with local club in the early morning....

15-20 miler with local club in the early morning. Afternoon will be spent in my pool drinking beers and grilling.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-02-05, 10:19 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,723
Posted By biketownblogger

I do this exact same thing. It's too funny, the...

I do this exact same thing. It's too funny, the puzzled look on their face. I have even had a few people smile and wave back like they know me, and they don't. Gives 'em a "DUH" moment.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-29-05, 12:48 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,655
Posted By biketownblogger

Just to be living life again.

Just to be living life again.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-05, 11:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,149
Posted By biketownblogger

Our bike paths are okay. I can ride from...

Our bike paths are okay. I can ride from Milwaukee to Chicago on the path if I want. I do stop at the roads, no sense in being foolish. There are even a few places where long rural driveways cross...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-27-05, 01:09 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,052
Posted By biketownblogger

Well, I only did that one week actually, just to...

Well, I only did that one week actually, just to see if I could do it. For the last 2 weeks I have been jagging off a little and just riding a little each week, maybe 30-40 miles, because of the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-27-05, 12:14 AM
Replies: 674
Views: 27,694
Posted By biketownblogger

My city was featured as a bike town with...

My city was featured as a bike town with bicycling magazine last year, and they asked us to record how the free bike they gave us changed different things in our lives, so they could do an article...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-27-05, 12:09 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,942
Posted By biketownblogger

My husband likes to fire off these high pitched...

My husband likes to fire off these high pitched screechers off the leather saddle, and then blame it on trail wildlife...only thing is...nothing around here makes that sound. :p

I recall often a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-26-05, 11:53 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 4,452
Posted By biketownblogger

Lake Michigan, many cyclists and walkers, a big...

Lake Michigan, many cyclists and walkers, a big 'ol carp sitting under the warm water surface in the harbor, sailboats, and then something that made me do a serious double take on the latter part of...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-26-05, 11:07 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 7,868
Posted By biketownblogger

ROFL That is so good!! Taping a couple of...

ROFL That is so good!! Taping a couple of gr@n@des to the bars might be good too :D

Two things my Dad taught me have come to mind with this thread...

"Mean people suck"

and " Always...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-05, 09:52 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,052
Posted By biketownblogger

Hey congrats to you Penguin and thanks for...

Hey congrats to you Penguin and thanks for telling about it. I plan one in Sept and am glad to read about your experience. No mountains on mine, so hats off to you on the climbing!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-05, 11:44 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,286
Posted By biketownblogger

Dio Rallen & enormouslock~ Thank you for...

Dio Rallen & enormouslock~

Thank you for sharing your words. Since picking up a bike almost exactly a year ago, after not having rode for 20 years, I have found myself spiritually again. It's...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-22-05, 02:33 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,167
Posted By biketownblogger

Not a bad idea actually! Maybe rig it so the...

Not a bad idea actually! Maybe rig it so the handlebars are eletrified, then they can't stand and ride...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-22-05, 02:07 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 8,097
Posted By biketownblogger

TOO FUNNY! I had the same thought! Biker Fox is...

TOO FUNNY! I had the same thought! Biker Fox is Gallegher's doppleganger.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-22-05, 01:44 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,942
Posted By biketownblogger

:p heh, I think it's pretty funny that the top...

:p heh, I think it's pretty funny that the top word for the Goodle Ads is "farting machine" at the time I happened upon this post. ;)
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-22-05, 01:20 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 7,868
Posted By biketownblogger

Same here. I am smack between Chicago and...

Same here. I am smack between Chicago and Milwaukee. I can always tell when the gang cr@p is going to heat up over summer, because all these idiots are caught bringing guns to school in the latter...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-05, 12:23 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,586
Posted By biketownblogger

I can't begin to tell you how much my partner's...

I can't begin to tell you how much my partner's influence has improved my cycling. Last summer, I really needed to be challenged and encouraged because I was away from cycling for a long time. We are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-05, 02:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,045
Posted By biketownblogger

Allright...what's wrong with Schwinn's?

Allright...what's wrong with Schwinn's?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-05, 11:47 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,874
Posted By biketownblogger

I won't trash a ride due to rain, but lightening,...

I won't trash a ride due to rain, but lightening, yes, I will stay home. If I get caught in an electrical storm, the last place I seek shelter is a tree. No way. I look for a place to lock up and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-05, 11:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 815
Posted By biketownblogger

I started out on a GT Hybrid. Rode mostly trails...

I started out on a GT Hybrid. Rode mostly trails and some road. I agree with the others about padded shorts and a decent saddle. Maybe even some padded gloves if you are top heavy and might put some...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-05, 12:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 858
Posted By biketownblogger

I started riding again on a GT Hybrid w/...

I started riding again on a GT Hybrid w/ suspension fork, but switched to a Schwinn roadie this season, and I am faster on the road bike. Long distance avs, 10-12 mph on hybrid, and about 15-16 on...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-15-05, 12:40 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,044
Posted By biketownblogger

yes, very much so, I am definitely more aware of...

yes, very much so, I am definitely more aware of cyclists and all others. Summer driving is always a challenge in the city. School is out, impulsive kids all around, etc, maybe my senses are more...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-15-05, 12:14 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,666
Posted By biketownblogger

low fat cream cheese and fresh strawberries. For...

low fat cream cheese and fresh strawberries. For lunch, tuna and cottage cheese.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-15-05, 12:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,089
Posted By biketownblogger

I would like some help with this too. As soon as...

I would like some help with this too. As soon as I start to bounce, my coordination is really off, and I just go back to mashing in a high gear because it is more comfortable for me. My knees don't...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-05, 01:45 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,368
Posted By biketownblogger

:eek: :roflmao: That was awesome Khuon! A whole...

:eek: :roflmao: That was awesome Khuon! A whole catalog! Just...Dang! :eek:

Thanks everyone for your answers so far.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-05, 01:18 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,614
Posted By biketownblogger

To me, a person who rides a bike as efficiently...

To me, a person who rides a bike as efficiently as possible, and one who is always trying to improve the efficiency and pleasure of riding a bike is a cyclist. It's an activity that is nursed and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-05, 11:03 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,416
Posted By biketownblogger

I used to do it, but can't anymore. One thing I...

I used to do it, but can't anymore. One thing I remember about leaning back like that is the nice ab workout you can get if you play your cards right. Gonna have to give it a whirl on the trainer.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-05, 11:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 657
Posted By biketownblogger

Need a ride everyday, don't always get it though....

Need a ride everyday, don't always get it though. I wish there was a magic fairy for chores. I'm generally riding 5-6 days a week right now, and sometimes the house suffers, but oh well! I have all...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-05, 10:55 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,682
Posted By biketownblogger

The "hiking boot" looking ones are...

The "hiking boot" looking ones are sharp!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-05, 10:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,368
Posted By biketownblogger

Tools...tell me about yours ;-)

If you could choose to bring only 3-5 tools along with you on rides for a breakdown, what are they? Which tools are a "must" to carry with you. I know a spare tube and pump are a given, for me...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-05, 10:17 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,912
Posted By biketownblogger

I too love 2 separate shops. One is closer to...

I too love 2 separate shops. One is closer to home, the other a little further, but with a mechanic who promises to make mad, passionate love to my bike when I bring it in, can't beat that :-)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-05, 10:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 532
Posted By biketownblogger

I had a club ride the same evening and had to...

I had a club ride the same evening and had to miss some. In my area it is also broadcast again on Wednesday afternoon's I think.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-05, 01:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,071
Posted By biketownblogger

I set mine up when Bicycling mag asked me to keep...

I set mine up when Bicycling mag asked me to keep a journal/log for 3 months (Biketown Program), and after the 3 months I just kept it going :o Pretty much exclusively about cycling, and pictures I...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-05, 01:23 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,854
Posted By biketownblogger

I've lost 70# since a year ago and am continuing...

I've lost 70# since a year ago and am continuing to lose. The only thing I can say about carbs is this: Once I gave up my former couch potato status and began cycling and other excercise regularly,...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-10-05, 01:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,288
Posted By biketownblogger

I used to deliver a semi-rural suburban paper...

I used to deliver a semi-rural suburban paper route for about 4 years. I was amazed at how many of these people left their 3 car garages open all night long! Often they would leave bikes right out on...
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