2015!! How was your commute today?
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Ah geez, did I put my foot in my mouth or what?! But as [MENTION=381190]Hypno Toad[/MENTION] says, I also mix tires on my winter bike - Schwalbe Marathon Winter in front and Nokian in back
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I was just sitting here in my cube, hours after my ride, and ssssss there goes my rear tire. WTF! I have it apart and found the leak. There was an obvious fold in the tube, I was sure it would be there, but it wasn't. It's on the rim side. This is a really strange cheap rim, looks double walled but instead has a very deep channel, but I can't find a jagged edge or protruding spoke or anything like that.
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Last night, I headed home, and it was raining very lightly. Then halfway through my 70-minute ride, the rain got heavy, yet it never got unpleasant. I hardly spend any time on streets, as most of the route is a bike path. It became a little hard to see, but it wasn't bad. I didn't get cold even though I got wet. Funny how I used to dislike riding in the rain, but I just don't mind it any more. Fenders do make it better, so I don't get splashed heavily.
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Ah geez, did I put my foot in my mouth or what?! But as @Hypno Toad says, I also mix tires on my winter bike - Schwalbe Marathon Winter in front and Nokian in back
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It was a warm one this morning; 60 degrees under the cover of darkness riding in. Jersey and bibs only, with no vest. As nice as the temps were, my legs were shot. This afternoon I'l be riding most of the way home with a fellow commuter, and I know he's tired too. Hopefully it'll be a "social" ride. lol.
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Early AM commute the other day, and I see the Vancouver mayor out for the annual homeless count. Clipboard in hand with 2 other staffers who are trying to wake up some homeless dude in a tent. Mayor Gregor sure looks like he doesn't want to be there, and looks longingly at my bike as a ride past. He's a huge cycling advocate and a commuter himself, who has done more for cycling infrastructure in the past 2 terms than you can imagine.
Besides, he doesn't want to be out counting homeless people because in 2008 he promised to eliminate homelessness by 2015--like promising to empty the Mississippi using buckets--the City has done a lot, but more homeless just keep coming!
I could just feel in his look, that he would have given anything to put down the clipboard and pedal up N. Grandview instead.
He faced the press later that morning:
Vancouver mayor says city?s ?warmer weather? to blame as he fails goal to end homelessness by 2015 | National Post
Besides, he doesn't want to be out counting homeless people because in 2008 he promised to eliminate homelessness by 2015--like promising to empty the Mississippi using buckets--the City has done a lot, but more homeless just keep coming!
I could just feel in his look, that he would have given anything to put down the clipboard and pedal up N. Grandview instead.
He faced the press later that morning:
Vancouver mayor says city?s ?warmer weather? to blame as he fails goal to end homelessness by 2015 | National Post
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Hmm...sticky start to season, flat tire (good it was front one).. using last years Brodie Section 8..Nexus internal hub..got sick of having to clean gears all the time. Fortunately weather has been kinds, very little wind on the ride and and from work 18km.. just lots of post winter gunky-gunk on the side of the road.. I like getting started early in the season, I find it helps you appreciate the really nice days to come..
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In the 50s on my way to work this morning, really nice, and to top it off only a slight headwind. Only had to breathe the terrible fumes from one poorly running truck.
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Salvaged a great commute out of a day that initially looked like a bust. Woke up yesterday to thunderstorms with radar showing a lot more to come, so I hit the snooze button. However, the storm system was moving really fast and the rain was almost done when I got up at 6 am, so I decided to ride after all. Made decent time due to warm temps in the 60s, despite a head wind. It got even warmer by afternoon, reaching the mid-70s, and the wind kicked up even more -- but it was at my back most of the way home. I decided to take the long route along our long river trails and averaged over 17 mph all the way home. That's a very fast commute for me, albeit aided by the wind and lack of red lights.
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I put some new tires on my commuting bike. MIchelin Protek 700X28. I got them for $15 each. if they last as long as my other Michelins I will say I got an awesome deal. They look nice but I will have to wait until next week to see how they ride. I think I need to get my cassette and chain cleaned. So gunky.
how often do you all clean your chain/ cassette?
how often do you all clean your chain/ cassette?
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I put some new tires on my commuting bike. MIchelin Protek 700X28. I got them for $15 each. if they last as long as my other Michelins I will say I got an awesome deal. They look nice but I will have to wait until next week to see how they ride. I think I need to get my cassette and chain cleaned. So gunky.
how often do you all clean your chain/ cassette?
how often do you all clean your chain/ cassette?
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I had a nice tail wind on the way home yesterday. I always feel like I have to take advantage of that and push harder. Including a couple of stop signs where I had to wait a bit, I averaged about 18mph, much faster than normal.
Today, however, I bailed. Between my wife not needing the car, me needing to transport a few larger things, and a rainy morning, I drove today. And I'm okay with it.
Today, however, I bailed. Between my wife not needing the car, me needing to transport a few larger things, and a rainy morning, I drove today. And I'm okay with it.
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I had a nice tail wind on the way home yesterday. I always feel like I have to take advantage of that and push harder. Including a couple of stop signs where I had to wait a bit, I averaged about 18mph, much faster than normal.
Today, however, I bailed. Between my wife not needing the car, me needing to transport a few larger things, and a rainy morning, I drove today. And I'm okay with it.
Today, however, I bailed. Between my wife not needing the car, me needing to transport a few larger things, and a rainy morning, I drove today. And I'm okay with it.
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Depends on how often it rains hard enough to wash away the crap! Kidding aside, I lube my chains probably once every 4-6 weeks, a little more in the winter. I use wd-40 liberally as a cleaner, works great
Ride home yesterday was into 25mph gusting winds, expecting the same or worse today. If it wasn't mid 30's I wouldn't complain... as much
Ride home yesterday was into 25mph gusting winds, expecting the same or worse today. If it wasn't mid 30's I wouldn't complain... as much
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Windy. Oh my glob. No wonder I wear out chains faster on the fixed-gear, I must have been grinding out of the saddle for half of the trip this morning.
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Wow I think that is a lot, what kind of weather or road conditions are you facing?
I only clean my chain and cassette when it rains, no joking. I though will usually ride it hard and change them once every 3,00 miles, or once a year.
I usually lube my chain once a week in the rainy season and maybe once a month in the dry season.
I haven't done much bike riding lately, sad face. But after 64 days I've graduated to crutches.
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No ride today; my legs are tired. The ride home last night was really fun; I rode with a friend most of the way home; it's amazing how some conversation can make the ride go by so quick. We were both shot from a big week of riding, so the pace was relaxed. I was so lazy, I ditched my trunk at work so I wouldn't have to carry the extra weight. lol....what a loser I am....
I call this picture Good vs. Evil. You can decide which is which....
![](https://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff463/bconneraz/commute/D7BB52AA-1572-4A5F-A6D3-DAEC5F6D7569_zpsnzhylup7.jpg)
and some spring color
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I'll be back at it tomorrow, hopefully feeling fresh, and enjoying the light Saturday traffic.
I call this picture Good vs. Evil. You can decide which is which....
![](https://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff463/bconneraz/commute/D7BB52AA-1572-4A5F-A6D3-DAEC5F6D7569_zpsnzhylup7.jpg)
and some spring color
![](https://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff463/bconneraz/commute/865E21A7-F197-4730-B59A-CD7ACEC1FA79_zpsvwyghgel.jpg)
I'll be back at it tomorrow, hopefully feeling fresh, and enjoying the light Saturday traffic.
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No ride today; my legs are tired. The ride home last night was really fun; I rode with a friend most of the way home; it's amazing how some conversation can make the ride go by so quick. We were both shot from a big week of riding, so the pace was relaxed. I was so lazy, I ditched my trunk at work so I wouldn't have to carry the extra weight. lol....what a loser I am....
I call this picture Good vs. Evil. You can decide which is which....
![](https://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff463/bconneraz/commute/D7BB52AA-1572-4A5F-A6D3-DAEC5F6D7569_zpsnzhylup7.jpg)
and some spring color
![](https://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff463/bconneraz/commute/865E21A7-F197-4730-B59A-CD7ACEC1FA79_zpsvwyghgel.jpg)
I'll be back at it tomorrow, hopefully feeling fresh, and enjoying the light Saturday traffic.
I call this picture Good vs. Evil. You can decide which is which....
![](https://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff463/bconneraz/commute/D7BB52AA-1572-4A5F-A6D3-DAEC5F6D7569_zpsnzhylup7.jpg)
and some spring color
![](https://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff463/bconneraz/commute/865E21A7-F197-4730-B59A-CD7ACEC1FA79_zpsvwyghgel.jpg)
I'll be back at it tomorrow, hopefully feeling fresh, and enjoying the light Saturday traffic.
The the constant battle between good and evil. This time the line is thin and frayed.
I've been lucky and getting outside and getting some fresh air a lot the last week and a half, but it's always nice to see other colors.
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Had a nice ride in yesterday morning. Rain was in the forecast, but it was supposed to start later in the morning and leave by the afternoon. Temperatures also were supposed to drop through the day. It was in the 60's at 6 AM so I rode in shorts, and brought an extra layer with me. Had a light sprinkle before I left, so it was wet, but didn't rain during the ride.
Come 5 PM, though, I ended up having to bail and bum a ride home from a co-worker. It was colder than expected (40's), raining much more than expected, and I would have had a pretty strong headwind. I said nope, not doing that. I left the bike at work, and drove my car this morning so I can bring the bike home.
So I'm still not back up to 3 commutes per week like I was doing in the fall. But I got in 2 1/2 commutes this week.
Come 5 PM, though, I ended up having to bail and bum a ride home from a co-worker. It was colder than expected (40's), raining much more than expected, and I would have had a pretty strong headwind. I said nope, not doing that. I left the bike at work, and drove my car this morning so I can bring the bike home.
So I'm still not back up to 3 commutes per week like I was doing in the fall. But I got in 2 1/2 commutes this week.
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That was my day yesterday. I was already to ride to the office until I found the rear tire had lost about 40 pounds of air pressure, so I drove instead. But I commuted to the credit union after work, and had a nice ride there and back. I scared some critter on the way back. I didn't see what it was, but heard a big splash and same some big ripples in the creek I was riding by shortly after I rode past whatever it was.
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commute yesterday was nice, it was cloudy and it had been raining on and off the previous night to all day. it was slightly wet, my bike and bag suffered some mud but it was in general a really peaceful ride in 50s and kinda damp. enjoyed it thoroughly
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Chilly ride in tonight for night shift.. (actually enjoy friday night shifts..
-8C, but good 20kph tailwind, although from the north so nasty crosswind. Got cold weather gear on outside of foot booty's to cut the wind chill.. maybe should have used them, took an hour for my toes to warm-up.. lol
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