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Forum: Pacific Northwest Regional Rides
08-15-15, 03:56 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 850
Posted By skiph

Yaquina Lighthouse Century Rides, Aug 29th, 2015

August 29th, 2015 in Newport, Oregon: Yaquina Lighthouse Century Rides

If you are looking for a ride on the Oregon coast, give the Yaquina Lighthouse Century Rides a try.

25, 68, and 100 mile...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-09-13, 06:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,703
Posted By skiph

From Salem to the Coast

Depending on how far north of Salem you are starting from, you could cross the Willamette River on the Wheatland ferry, and come out at Amity.

From there, you could follow the Reach the Beach...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-27-12, 11:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,907
Posted By skiph

"Reach the Beach"

To get from the greater Portland metro area to the coast...you might take a look at the route that is used by the Reach the Beach ride that is done in mid-May.

You can join the route at a number...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-12-12, 10:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 713
Posted By skiph

Oops, see he is a bit far from the Willamette...

Oops, see he is a bit far from the Willamette Valley...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-12-12, 10:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 713
Posted By skiph

Oregon MS-150: ...

Oregon MS-150:

http://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR/Bike/ORCBikeEvents?pg=entry&fr_id=18521

2 days, based in Monmouth, OR
Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-12-12, 10:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 713
Posted By skiph

Reach the Beach, May 19, 2012: ...

Reach the Beach, May 19, 2012:

http://action.lung.org/site/TR?fr_id=5060&pg=entry
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-03-12, 11:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,674
Posted By skiph

Picked up this idea on another bike forum site: ...

Picked up this idea on another bike forum site:

Are the lower edges of the front brake pads hitting on the rotor 'spokes' when you apply the front brake?

That is, are the lower edges of the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-21-12, 11:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,571
Posted By skiph

I don't have that bike any more, but the brakes...

I don't have that bike any more, but the brakes were pretty cheap. Putting Kool Stop pads on them made them work lots better.

I don't remember having too much problem with the rear right pad, I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-12, 08:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,571
Posted By skiph

I the OP is talking about a T-1000SL regular Trek...

I the OP is talking about a T-1000SL regular Trek road bike, not a 1000T (tandem), see the 1st link he posted to a similar problem on a T-1000, probably one of these:
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-12, 07:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,571
Posted By skiph

carve and file...

If that bike is a 2007 and has the original Tektro clone brakes on it…that was a common problem on that model.

I had a 2006 T-1000 and on the FRONT brake, one side (left I think?) was always too...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-12, 12:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,389
Posted By skiph

Side_FX: You might take a look at the “Z”...

Side_FX:

You might take a look at the “Z” line of Felts, they are Felts ‘comfort’ line.

If you saw one go by, it could almost pass for the older Pilots, same frame style, still using the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-01-12, 10:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 947
Posted By skiph

That's actually a 2011 Wahoo, shown on the Trek...

That's actually a 2011 Wahoo, shown on the Trek archives:

http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/2011/archive/wahoo

I recently bought a 2010, it's basically all black, with a few white accents....
Forum: Pacific Northwest
08-08-11, 09:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,022
Posted By skiph

Andy: We changed the route on 2009 to give...

Andy:

We changed the route on 2009 to give the 70 mile riders most of the same ride that only the full century riders used to get.

Now you get to go to Siletz, and then follow the river out...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
08-06-11, 07:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,022
Posted By skiph

Yaquina Lighthouse Century Rides, Newport, Oregon

TWO WEEKS UNTIL:

Yaquina Lighthouse Century Rides
August 20th, 2010 in Newport, Oregon: Yaquina Lighthouse Century Rides

http://www.yaquinawheels.org/Century.html
Forum: Pacific Northwest Regional Rides
08-06-11, 07:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,258
Posted By skiph

2 Weeks...!

Two weeks until the Yaquina Lighthouse Century/Extended Metric rides in Newport, Oregon.

In response to another posting, our ride is not a big one in numbers, usually 150to 200.

And, no there...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
06-25-11, 05:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,461
Posted By skiph

Shifty: I'm going to send out a mass email...

Shifty:

I'm going to send out a mass email to our club members over here, see if anybody wants to go next Saturday if it's nice.

I already have one guy who does, so will see if any more want to...
Forum: Pacific Northwest Regional Rides
05-05-11, 04:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,258
Posted By skiph

Yaquina Lighthouse Century Rides

August 20th, 2010 in Newport, Oregon: Yaquina Lighthouse Century Rides

http://www.yaquinawheels.org/Century.html
Forum: Pacific Northwest
03-19-11, 12:09 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,277
Posted By skiph

I might be doing part of Reach the Beach...

I might be doing part of Reach the Beach backwards from Pacific City to meet some friends riding it from Amity. We live in Newport/Lincoln City area and I shuttle them to Amity and then drive the car...
Forum: Northern California
08-15-10, 09:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 698
Posted By skiph

Last call....online registration closes Wednesday...

Last call....online registration closes Wednesday night at midnight.

See here for online registration info:

http://www.orbike.com/servlet/com.gc...supplierID=369...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
08-15-10, 09:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 989
Posted By skiph

Last call....online registration closes Wednesday...

Last call....online registration closes Wednesday night at midnight.

See here for online registration info:
...
Forum: Northern California
07-28-10, 11:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 698
Posted By skiph

Bumping this again, hope to see some NorCal...

Bumping this again, hope to see some NorCal riders here in a few weeks.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
07-28-10, 11:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 989
Posted By skiph

Bumping this again. Thanks Shifty and...

Bumping this again.

Thanks Shifty and others for planning on being here.
Forum: Northern California
07-09-10, 10:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 698
Posted By skiph

Online registration now open at ORBike.com, link...

Online registration now open at ORBike.com, link to it from the web page below:

http://www.yaquinawheels.org/Century.html


**Bump**
Forum: Pacific Northwest
07-09-10, 10:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 989
Posted By skiph

Online registration open at ORBike.com, link from...

Online registration open at ORBike.com, link from web page below:

http://www.yaquinawheels.org/Century.html

**Bump**
Forum: Pacific Northwest
06-25-10, 07:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,154
Posted By skiph

Stolen from another cycling web site with...

Stolen from another cycling web site with Portland area members (Meetup-dot-com, NWBOB group, check it out in you are in the PDX/Vancouver/Salem area) (glad I did the Petal Pedal):


Tour de Blast...
Forum: Northern California
06-13-10, 08:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 698
Posted By skiph

That time of the year again...

Announcing the 2010 Yaquina Wheels Bicycle Club Yaquina Lighthouse Century Rides, being held on August 21st, 2010 in Newport, Oregon.

For full information click here:
...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
06-13-10, 08:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 989
Posted By skiph

That time of the year again....

Announcing the 2010 Yaquina Wheels Bicycle Club Yaquina Lighthouse Century Rides, being held on August 21st, 2010 in Newport, Oregon.

For full information click here:
...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-29-10, 10:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 759
Posted By skiph

Depending on the number of miles and lenth of...

Depending on the number of miles and lenth of rides you have under your belt since you quit smoking, and this is your 1st 'big ride', where are you planning to start from?

Amity is 55 miles. ...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-29-10, 10:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 809
Posted By skiph

Shifty: Keep me posted. I still have this ride...

Shifty: Keep me posted. I still have this ride on the 'bucket list'.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-10, 08:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,434
Posted By skiph

I got a couple of the Price Point short-sleeve...

I got a couple of the Price Point short-sleeve ones awhile back, stocking up for summer (all 2-3 days of it on the Oregon coast...). They are OK. They run big...my chest measures 39", and I had...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-14-09, 11:33 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,761
Posted By skiph

Planet Bike inflator kit with 2 16 gram...

Planet Bike inflator kit with 2 16 gram cartridges FTW:
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-24-09, 01:00 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,709
Posted By skiph

Based on the BF name (Latitude65) and the...

Based on the BF name (Latitude65) and the reference to 'termination dust' (also know as 'rotation dust'), my vote would go to Fairbanks area of Alaska.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
09-24-09, 12:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 696
Posted By skiph

Shifty: Don't know yet if we'll be ready to...

Shifty:

Don't know yet if we'll be ready to ride by 8, but as close to it as we can get there.

I'll let you know more on Saturday.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
09-22-09, 08:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 696
Posted By skiph

I and some others from Newport should be there. ...

I and some others from Newport should be there.

Hopefully on the road by 8:15
Forum: Pacific Northwest
09-22-09, 08:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,220
Posted By skiph

Shifty: You recovering in time to do the...

Shifty:

You recovering in time to do the Peach in Salem on Sunday?

Looks like it's going to be nice.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
09-19-09, 10:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,220
Posted By skiph

Whew....!!! At least you weren't the guy who...

Whew....!!!

At least you weren't the guy who died...

Did they ever say who it was or where he was from?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-18-09, 12:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 389
Posted By skiph

Crater Lake, Oregon, mini-tour

A small group from our local bike club (Yaquina Wheels) in Newport, Oregon went to the Crater Lake National Park area last weekend to ride from Diamond Lake (just north of Crater Lake) up to and...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
09-09-09, 08:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,596
Posted By skiph

Sorry I'm a bit late....see this map of the 70...

Sorry I'm a bit late....see this map of the 70 ride our local bike club put on back on Aug 16:

http://www.yaquinawheels.org/Maps/Final%20Extended%20metric%20route.pdf

It's that loop mentioned...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
08-25-09, 01:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,547
Posted By skiph

Shifty: I don't know if I could get any...

Shifty:

I don't know if I could get any others to come over on a weekday.

Some are 'retired', some are still working, some are running around on trips.

My main riding partner should be...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
08-24-09, 07:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,547
Posted By skiph

So when are you putting together a ride?

So when are you putting together a ride?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-09-09, 09:54 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,796
Posted By skiph

^^^^^^ Madmaxx: As like other, been...

^^^^^^

Madmaxx:

As like other, been there, bought the shirt....

I got the fixed lenses 3 years ago as the insurance company wouldn't pay for the 'fancy' ones and my eye specialist said they...
Forum: Northern California
08-09-09, 07:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 818
Posted By skiph

Bump again, news flash: Online registration...

Bump again, news flash:

Online registration has been extended until Friday the 14th for those who are waiting for the last minute. So you can still save a few $$ over day of ride registration.
...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
08-09-09, 07:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 699
Posted By skiph

Bump again, news flash: Online registration...

Bump again, news flash:

Online registration has been extended until Friday the 14th for those who are waiting for the last minute. So you can still save a few $$ over day of ride registration.
...
Forum: Northern California
08-06-09, 02:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 818
Posted By skiph

Bump.... Next to last call for this...

Bump....

Next to last call for this ride....advance registration closes tomorrow, Aug 7th.

Thanks for looking.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
08-06-09, 02:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 699
Posted By skiph

Bump... Only 2 more days and advance...

Bump...

Only 2 more days and advance registration closes (Save $5.00).
Forum: Northern California
08-01-09, 07:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 818
Posted By skiph

Hey, really sorry about not posting about our...

Hey, really sorry about not posting about our ride earlier....guess I didn't expect so much interest.

We generally get it onto calendars and other club websites up here in the PNW and I post it...
Forum: Northern California
07-29-09, 10:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 818
Posted By skiph

Newport, Oregon, Yaquina Lighthouse Century Rides

The Yaquina Wheels Bicycle Club invites riders of all levels to the 5th
annual Yaquina Lighthouse Century Rides to be held on Sunday, August 16,
2009 in Newport, Oregon. All rides begin and end at...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
07-29-09, 10:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 699
Posted By skiph

Bump..... Advance registration closes...

Bump.....

Advance registration closes August 7.

It's always lots cooler over here at the coast...hit about 70 in Newport but was warmer inland, but not like the 'valley'.

See pictures...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-28-09, 02:48 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,900
Posted By skiph

The valve stems on the skinny tire bikes are...

The valve stems on the skinny tire bikes are called "Presta".

You have to unscrew the litte brass nut on the top of the valve stem, as it locks the inner mechanism of the valve.

Then, give it...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-23-09, 09:00 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,900
Posted By skiph

Yep, unless you are 'heavy', tire pressure should...

Yep, unless you are 'heavy', tire pressure should be about 100# in the back, and 95 in the front. The 'inflate to 120#' marked on the side walls is the tire maximum, not the optimal one. I weigh...
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