Did you ride today?
07-11-20, 07:47 PM
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: midwest
Posts: 2,528
Bikes: 2018 Roubaix Expert Di2, 2016 Diverge Expert X1
Mentioned: 14 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 482 Post(s)
Liked 151 Times
in
105 Posts
35 mi in mid to high 80F pretty clear day, Windy thouh- gusts in the mid to high 20 mph.
07-12-20, 10:59 AM
Veteran, Pacifist
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Seattle area
Posts: 13,328
Bikes: Bikes??? Thought this was social media?!?
Mentioned: 284 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3898 Post(s)
Liked 4,833 Times
in
2,229 Posts
Nice day for a ride. Upper 60’s in the mid-afternoon and cloudy.
Modern lugged steel = just right for me
Modern lugged steel = just right for me
__________________
Vintage, modern, e-road. It is a big cycling universe.
Vintage, modern, e-road. It is a big cycling universe.
Likes For Wildwood:
07-12-20, 05:41 PM
Veteran, Pacifist
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Seattle area
Posts: 13,328
Bikes: Bikes??? Thought this was social media?!?
Mentioned: 284 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3898 Post(s)
Liked 4,833 Times
in
2,229 Posts
A few more miles than yesterday.
A bit more sun than yesterday, about 70*f.
Carbon fibre fills your diet.
A bit more sun than yesterday, about 70*f.
Carbon fibre fills your diet.
__________________
Vintage, modern, e-road. It is a big cycling universe.
Vintage, modern, e-road. It is a big cycling universe.
Likes For Wildwood:
07-12-20, 07:02 PM
Full Member
32.5 miles, 1500 and change elevation. Seems about my average with hills.
07-13-20, 09:13 AM
Senior Member
Well, I was going to do another 30+ ride yesterday, but I got a bad case of flattus interruptus which left me with post-patch anxiety for the rest of my shortened ride. I do seem to be getting better at reseating those pesky folding bead tires... or else the tires have been broken in for my wheels.
07-13-20, 09:17 AM
Full Member
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 422
Bikes: 1964 Schwinn Varsity, 1985 Trek 410, 1985 Peugeot P 8, 2021 Pinarello Dogma F12, 2022 Cannondale Topstone Alloy
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 106 Post(s)
Liked 1,102 Times
in
327 Posts
Metric Century Ride on the Old Abe Trail
Darn battery in the power meter crapped out at the 55 mile point.
07-13-20, 04:18 PM
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 4,624
Bikes: iele Latina, Miele Suprema, Miele Uno LS, Miele Miele Beta, MMTB, Bianchi Model Unknown, Fiori Venezia, Fiori Napoli, VeloSport Adamas AX
Mentioned: 16 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1324 Post(s)
Liked 927 Times
in
640 Posts
Put my new to me vintage Brooks Competiotion leather saddle onto my Miele Beta and went for a very nice 30 kms ride. I love this saddle.
Cheers
Cheers
07-13-20, 07:30 PM
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: midwest
Posts: 2,528
Bikes: 2018 Roubaix Expert Di2, 2016 Diverge Expert X1
Mentioned: 14 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 482 Post(s)
Liked 151 Times
in
105 Posts
35.5 m i with about 920 feet in elevation. Nice mid to high 80s but a bit windy. Good ride.
07-15-20, 04:48 PM
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: SW Fl.
Posts: 5,618
Bikes: Day6 Semi Recumbent "FIREBALL", 1981 Custom Touring Paramount, 1983 Road Paramount, 2013 Giant Propel Advanced SL3, 2018 Specialized Red Roubaix Expert mech., 2002 Magna 7sp hybrid, 1976 Bassett Racing 45sp Cruiser
Mentioned: 18 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1068 Post(s)
Liked 785 Times
in
504 Posts
A slow recovery ride of 101 miles was ordered up and completed today after my 70th birthday ride of 141 miles last Friday.
07-16-20, 08:17 AM
Junior Member
I did an easy 20 miles from home to Canada road reservoir yesterday as I taper for next weeks longer back to back rides. I got my first flat tire in about 15 years when I road over a nail. Glad to say my flat tire fixing skills are still in tact although I am old school and use a specialized hand pump and not CO2. It was tough to get the tire as full as I wanted but I finished the ride. Maybe I should upgrade to C02 cartridges.
Likes For ridinsince80:
07-16-20, 10:26 AM
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 4,624
Bikes: iele Latina, Miele Suprema, Miele Uno LS, Miele Miele Beta, MMTB, Bianchi Model Unknown, Fiori Venezia, Fiori Napoli, VeloSport Adamas AX
Mentioned: 16 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1324 Post(s)
Liked 927 Times
in
640 Posts
Went for a nice ride out in the country today. There's a light drizzle that's not too cold and it sure enhanced a lot of nice scents.
Cheers
Cheers
07-19-20, 09:21 AM
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Alabama
Posts: 519
Bikes: Konas: Jake the Snake-Fire Mountain-Zing Supreme, Dew Deluxe,Zone Ltd. (frame, needs parts), Surly Long Haul Trucker, Santana Arriva tandem, Montagues: Paratrooper-Fit, Trek 1200, Bianchi Ocelot, Fantom Cross Uno, Bridgestone 200
Mentioned: 3 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 108 Post(s)
Liked 227 Times
in
122 Posts
Just over 25 miles this morning. May be taking the tandem out tonight.
07-20-20, 05:06 PM
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: San Mateo,Ca.
Posts: 3,988
Bikes: TRIMMED DOWN THE HERD
Mentioned: 46 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1092 Post(s)
Liked 936 Times
in
601 Posts
Likes For 2cam16:
07-21-20, 05:38 AM
Cycling Enthusiast
Yes, I went to the market on the bike an hour ago and it's really very very hot out there. What about the weather n your area?
07-23-20, 01:23 PM
Let's do a Century
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 8,316
Bikes: Cervelo R3 Disc, Pinarello Prince/Campy SR; Cervelo R3/Sram Red; Trek 5900/Duraace, Lynskey GR260 Ultegra
Mentioned: 59 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 651 Post(s)
Liked 879 Times
in
408 Posts
I walked 18 holes, ate lunch and then rode 32 miles. It was really hot. I can tolerate heat pretty well but this NC humidity + heat is ridiculous. I got a stitch in my side and pulled over to let it subside. And with the heat I was intentionally riding easier than normal. It takes the enjoyment out of riding and forces a game of survival.
__________________
Ride your Ride!!
Ride your Ride!!
Likes For jppe:
07-23-20, 01:37 PM
Share the road.
I commuted to work today. The 12.5 miles to work was cold to me at 60F, but the ride back home is another route at 13.6 miles with 95F temperature and no bike lane.
07-23-20, 02:39 PM
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Gatorland and BlueRidge heaven
Posts: 774
Bikes: 2021 Trek Domane SLR 7, 2012 Giant Defy 0, 2012 Trek Domane 6.2 P1, Bianchi Infinito CV disc Di2
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 212 Post(s)
Liked 1,000 Times
in
250 Posts
I walked 18 holes, ate lunch and then rode 32 miles. It was really hot. I can tolerate heat pretty well but this NC humidity + heat is ridiculous. I got a stitch in my side and pulled over to let it subside. And with the heat I was intentionally riding easier than normal. It takes the enjoyment out of riding and forces a game of survival.
A few pics from today’s ride. First, the nicest garden I’ve ever seen on the road to White Oak Canyon Falls in Madison County. Next up, is the panorama view of the BlueRidge Mtns. from Hebron Valley Road. This road is loaded with holy rollers and is quite strenuous. And a pic of the Bianchi in the little shade I managed to find in the brutal heat. I am loving the Bianchi - the Di2 and ENVE wheels are superb - closing in on 1,000 miles in a bit over a month.
__________________
Ride hard and ride on......
Ride hard and ride on......
Last edited by wthensler; 07-23-20 at 02:45 PM.
Likes For wthensler:
07-23-20, 10:45 PM
Junior Member
Finished a 2 day ride from San Mateo, CA to Costanoa and back on the next day. It was not super long by this forum's standards but it was a lot of climbing and the first bike tour I have done in many years. 45 miles each way with about 3200' of climbing each day. Lots of good sights to see. It was great and I can't wait to do more.
07-23-20, 10:58 PM
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: San Mateo,Ca.
Posts: 3,988
Bikes: TRIMMED DOWN THE HERD
Mentioned: 46 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1092 Post(s)
Liked 936 Times
in
601 Posts
Sweet ride!
Likes For 2cam16:
07-24-20, 04:42 PM
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Gatorland and BlueRidge heaven
Posts: 774
Bikes: 2021 Trek Domane SLR 7, 2012 Giant Defy 0, 2012 Trek Domane 6.2 P1, Bianchi Infinito CV disc Di2
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 212 Post(s)
Liked 1,000 Times
in
250 Posts
I managed 38 hard miles on a slightly truncated route in the mountains of VA. No pics today as I forgot my phone. I got a call from Chain Reaction Cycles in FL, my Domane is fixed. A whopping $470 for tires and wheel alignment, new Di2 cable and rear derailleur hanger, new cassette, tune up, handlebar tape, etc.
The bike was in a fall several weeks back, when a driver at a roundabout did not stop when I had the right of way. She never stopped....So there was that damage plus deferred maintenance.
So soon I’ll have two Domane bikes, as I ordered a 2021 SL7 with Di2. I ordered red so people can see it, and another 58cm, which is too big according to the Trek site, but I like larger frames. My present Domane is a 58. The new one will take about 2 months due to Covid, but I can slum it with the Bianchi (sniff, sniff).
I don’t post a lot in this thread, but I ride between 600 and 800 miles a month......
The bike was in a fall several weeks back, when a driver at a roundabout did not stop when I had the right of way. She never stopped....So there was that damage plus deferred maintenance.
So soon I’ll have two Domane bikes, as I ordered a 2021 SL7 with Di2. I ordered red so people can see it, and another 58cm, which is too big according to the Trek site, but I like larger frames. My present Domane is a 58. The new one will take about 2 months due to Covid, but I can slum it with the Bianchi (sniff, sniff).
I don’t post a lot in this thread, but I ride between 600 and 800 miles a month......
__________________
Ride hard and ride on......
Ride hard and ride on......
Likes For wthensler:
07-24-20, 05:13 PM
Full Member
36.5 miles, 2,400 +change elevation in the back country of central NY, to Erieville on Tuscarora lake. A drinking village with a fishing problem. And a great place to stop.
Last edited by bargeon; 07-24-20 at 05:17 PM.
07-25-20, 10:23 AM
Let's do a Century
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 8,316
Bikes: Cervelo R3 Disc, Pinarello Prince/Campy SR; Cervelo R3/Sram Red; Trek 5900/Duraace, Lynskey GR260 Ultegra
Mentioned: 59 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 651 Post(s)
Liked 879 Times
in
408 Posts
55 miles with 32 miles being in a nice group. Will probably go a little longer tomorrow.
__________________
Ride your Ride!!
Ride your Ride!!
Likes For jppe:
07-25-20, 02:50 PM
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Gatorland and BlueRidge heaven
Posts: 774
Bikes: 2021 Trek Domane SLR 7, 2012 Giant Defy 0, 2012 Trek Domane 6.2 P1, Bianchi Infinito CV disc Di2
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 212 Post(s)
Liked 1,000 Times
in
250 Posts
I got in 62 miles early morning miles with lots of climbing. Glad I got it done before the crushing heat and humidity. I forgot to take pics until my last stop - look
at the size of this moth! The pic doesn’t do it justice at all.....
Met a guy on Specialized Venge doing a loop from Harrisonburg, which is two brutal climbs across the Shenandoah Nat’l Park. He was a little lost and asked for directions. That’s gotta be 120 miles and maybe 10,000 feet of climbing!
at the size of this moth! The pic doesn’t do it justice at all.....
Met a guy on Specialized Venge doing a loop from Harrisonburg, which is two brutal climbs across the Shenandoah Nat’l Park. He was a little lost and asked for directions. That’s gotta be 120 miles and maybe 10,000 feet of climbing!
__________________
Ride hard and ride on......
Ride hard and ride on......
Likes For wthensler: