Less chat, more splat! We need more photos.
07-17-10, 01:22 PM
#1
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Posts: 4,466
Bikes: many
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 18 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 16 Times
in
13 Posts
Less chat, more splat! We need more photos.
This forum thrives on photos. So let's post more. I assume most of you are cycling this weekend. Take some photos with your camera or phone. It doesn't matter if they are good, just post them.
Here is a cell phone photo of my 1988 Blue Cannonball in front of one of the foreclosed Scottsdale McMansions that has been empty for a long time. I thought it had sort of a Dickensesque look. The more I ride this bike, the more I like it.
Here is a cell phone photo of my 1988 Blue Cannonball in front of one of the foreclosed Scottsdale McMansions that has been empty for a long time. I thought it had sort of a Dickensesque look. The more I ride this bike, the more I like it.
Last edited by RFC; 07-17-10 at 01:29 PM.
07-17-10, 02:08 PM
#3
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 17,146
Mentioned: 481 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3803 Post(s)
Liked 6,639 Times
in
2,602 Posts
It's 92 here at 4 p.m., so no riding other than a jaunt to the post office. I did cut the grass with my C&V push lawn mower, however.
Neal
Neal
07-17-10, 02:30 PM
#6
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Posts: 4,466
Bikes: many
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 18 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 16 Times
in
13 Posts
LOL. Normally, that does make a difference except when you are riding mid day in the radiating heat. And, right now, we are in the middle of Monsoon season and the humidity is about 40%, which is high for us. I find the keys to summer riding are: 1) hydration and electrolyte replacement; and 2) Knowing when the fatigue is heat related and it's time to head home, like today, 26 rather than 30 miles.
07-17-10, 02:51 PM
#7
Thrifty Bill
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Mountains of Western NC
Posts: 23,523
Bikes: 86 Katakura Silk, 87 Prologue X2, 88 Cimarron LE, 1975 Sekai 4000 Professional, 73 Paramount, plus more
Mentioned: 96 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1236 Post(s)
Liked 964 Times
in
628 Posts
Teaching motorcycling this weekend, Friday evening, and all day Saturday and Sunday. Maybe Monday will get back to normal.
07-17-10, 03:44 PM
#8
missing in action
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 4,483
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 42 Post(s)
Liked 49 Times
in
29 Posts
Here's your splat... Met this cat in front of the bike expo today. Improvised panniers - $10, half-shirt - priceless!
This guy was on a bike, but he was face-down on the sand for a while before that...
This guy was on a bike, but he was face-down on the sand for a while before that...
07-17-10, 04:01 PM
#9
Spin Forest! Spin!
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Arrid Zone-a
Posts: 5,956
Bikes: I used to have many. And I Will again.
Mentioned: 2 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 7 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 11 Times
in
10 Posts
Recent creation:
Some 'cooler' images to deal with the stupid heat. Taken at Saguaro Lake...
Some 'cooler' images to deal with the stupid heat. Taken at Saguaro Lake...
07-17-10, 04:03 PM
#10
Spin Forest! Spin!
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Arrid Zone-a
Posts: 5,956
Bikes: I used to have many. And I Will again.
Mentioned: 2 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 7 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 11 Times
in
10 Posts
Some old pics from 2008 taken during bike rides:
Dusk ride to Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. I was on top of the pit garages on pit lane. Casino Montreal in the background...
The Biosphere as seen from the Hairpin Turn...
Old Montreal on a Saturday afternoon....
While resting under some trees, a cruise ship steams out of the Old Port...
Wife and kids riding home from Old Montreal ride. We're on the Concord Bridge...
Dusk ride to Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. I was on top of the pit garages on pit lane. Casino Montreal in the background...
The Biosphere as seen from the Hairpin Turn...
Old Montreal on a Saturday afternoon....
While resting under some trees, a cruise ship steams out of the Old Port...
Wife and kids riding home from Old Montreal ride. We're on the Concord Bridge...
07-17-10, 04:06 PM
#11
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 306
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Tomorrow literally; first thing in the morning. I think I'll be out at 5:30-6:00AM and plan on finishing up in time for the TDF at 8:30AM. That should give me time to kill off 50km or so depending on how hard I can push the Gitane.
07-17-10, 04:08 PM
#12
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 17,146
Mentioned: 481 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3803 Post(s)
Liked 6,639 Times
in
2,602 Posts
Here's one to cool you off, RFC:
Neal
Neal
07-17-10, 04:43 PM
#14
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Posts: 4,466
Bikes: many
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 18 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 16 Times
in
13 Posts
Great shots. Keep them coming. That Biosphere photo is one of the more interesting I have seen of the structure.
07-17-10, 04:44 PM
#15
Ellensburg, WA
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Ellensburg, WA
Posts: 3,755
Bikes: See my signature
Mentioned: 77 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 313 Post(s)
Liked 457 Times
in
160 Posts
Here's my 12 yo daughter smiling happily because after 19 months she's grown enough to safely ride her 1982 Trek 610. She's already asking to head out on the road with me.
__________________
1984 Gitane Tour de France; 1968 Peugeot PL8; 1982 Nishiki Marina 12; 1984 Peugeot PSV; 1993 Trek 950 mtb; 1983 Vitus 979; Colnago Super, mid-80's Bianchi Veloce, 1984 or 85 Vitus 979
1984 Gitane Tour de France; 1968 Peugeot PL8; 1982 Nishiki Marina 12; 1984 Peugeot PSV; 1993 Trek 950 mtb; 1983 Vitus 979; Colnago Super, mid-80's Bianchi Veloce, 1984 or 85 Vitus 979
07-17-10, 05:04 PM
#17
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Pinole, CA, USA
Posts: 17,392
Mentioned: 24 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 443 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 27 Times
in
25 Posts
Something different:
Seventy something Bridgestone Kabuki Submariner. Sugino Mighty crank with a Super Record ring, first generation Dura Ace brakes, BIM saddle, Formula hubs, $9 bars and $5 brake levers from Nashbar. I'm waiting for Velo Orange to restock the braided ss brake housing. I don't know what I'll do with it when it's finished because I don't have any use for a single speed. I'm having fun building it, though.
Seventy something Bridgestone Kabuki Submariner. Sugino Mighty crank with a Super Record ring, first generation Dura Ace brakes, BIM saddle, Formula hubs, $9 bars and $5 brake levers from Nashbar. I'm waiting for Velo Orange to restock the braided ss brake housing. I don't know what I'll do with it when it's finished because I don't have any use for a single speed. I'm having fun building it, though.
07-17-10, 05:34 PM
#18
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Posts: 4,466
Bikes: many
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 18 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 16 Times
in
13 Posts
Something different:
Seventy something Bridgestone Kabuki Submariner. Sugino Mighty crank with a Super Record ring, first generation Dura Ace brakes, BIM saddle, Formula hubs, $9 bars and $5 brake levers from Nashbar. I'm waiting for Velo Orange to restock the braided ss brake housing. I don't know what I'll do with it when it's finished because I don't have any use for a single speed. I'm having fun building it, though.
Seventy something Bridgestone Kabuki Submariner. Sugino Mighty crank with a Super Record ring, first generation Dura Ace brakes, BIM saddle, Formula hubs, $9 bars and $5 brake levers from Nashbar. I'm waiting for Velo Orange to restock the braided ss brake housing. I don't know what I'll do with it when it's finished because I don't have any use for a single speed. I'm having fun building it, though.
07-17-10, 05:51 PM
#19
In the right lane
I think I'll move over to the More Chat, Less Splat thread..
07-17-10, 07:40 PM
#20
hi
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Kingston, NY
Posts: 2,605
Mentioned: 2 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 7 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 3 Times
in
3 Posts
I got a 2.5 hour mountain bike ride in today. 80F with 90% humidity...didn't have it in me to pull the camera out. Perhaps tomorrow.
And, if I get around to it, I'll take a picture of my vintage push lawnmower as well
And, if I get around to it, I'll take a picture of my vintage push lawnmower as well
07-17-10, 10:08 PM
#23
www.theheadbadge.com
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Southern Florida
Posts: 28,509
Bikes: https://www.theheadbadge.com
Mentioned: 124 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2420 Post(s)
Liked 4,381 Times
in
2,090 Posts
07-17-10, 11:21 PM
#24
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 306
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Found this instead. There is no way I'm waking up at 5:30AM. btw, anyone want to buy an NOS pair of Mafac 2000s in the 55-75mm reach variety?
Behold the Gitane in all of its glory! This was the second test ride after fixing it up.
Behold the Gitane in all of its glory! This was the second test ride after fixing it up.
07-18-10, 02:10 AM
#25
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Örebro, Sweden
Posts: 1,315
Bikes: Monark sportser 1970, Monark sportser 1970ish, Monark folder, Mustand 1985, Monark Tempo 1999, Monark 318 1975, Crescent 319 1979, Crescent 325 c:a 1965, Crescent Starren 2002 (hybrid/sport), Nordstjernan 1960`s cruiser.
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Beside my race endavours these are my means of transportation during summer - rolling every day!