Where Did Your Hybrid Take You Today?
12-17-17, 04:15 PM
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Strange that our paths crossed yesterday from looking at the cyclemeter map - unfortunately I was at a funeral at 49th St. and 38th Ave and then to the after service gathering back behind Biff Burger in the neighborhood you rode through. I lived on Sunset Beach back when you could rent a place for $200/mo. My wife and I stay sometimes at the Sunset Beach Cottages right behind that 7-11 in your pic for a mental health break weekend.
My son will be down from upstate NY this week for a 2 week visit and requested that we take a bike ride along the beaches. I haven't been along Gulf Blvd for a while - how is the construction that they had going on? I'm still very leery of riding in traffic though. Looking at your cyclemeter it looks like you have an idea that I hadn't really thought of - riding on small side roads a lot and not on the main drags through town.
It scares the crap out of me because I never drive anyplace these days without seeing people totally distracted texting and driving!
My son will be down from upstate NY this week for a 2 week visit and requested that we take a bike ride along the beaches. I haven't been along Gulf Blvd for a while - how is the construction that they had going on? I'm still very leery of riding in traffic though. Looking at your cyclemeter it looks like you have an idea that I hadn't really thought of - riding on small side roads a lot and not on the main drags through town.
It scares the crap out of me because I never drive anyplace these days without seeing people totally distracted texting and driving!
12-19-17, 09:15 PM
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A beautiful day in Florida
Sunday I took the Crosstrail for a 22 mile ride from home out through the Starkey Wilderness Park in New Port Richey Florida (NW of Tampa) and back. I took a few pics to give a perspective of the Starkey Park bike path which is a 6.5 mile linear path totally through old Florida palmetto, scrub oak, live oak, cedar and pine trees. As typical with the habitat there are areas of shade and open sunny areas depending on which eco climate you're passing through at the moment.
The path is paved the entire way
I LOVE the Live Oaks that grow here with some twisting and turning themselves into works of art
And the Palmettos are everywhere - love them too
There are also stretches here that have little to no sun cover and can get pretty hot and humid in summers. For the unprepared there are a few water coolers along the way filled with ice and water by park staff and "usually" have water available - I have seen it when it was a really busy biking day where the coolers were empty. Being prepared is the best with your own supply of water
The path is paved the entire way
I LOVE the Live Oaks that grow here with some twisting and turning themselves into works of art
And the Palmettos are everywhere - love them too
There are also stretches here that have little to no sun cover and can get pretty hot and humid in summers. For the unprepared there are a few water coolers along the way filled with ice and water by park staff and "usually" have water available - I have seen it when it was a really busy biking day where the coolers were empty. Being prepared is the best with your own supply of water
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12-20-17, 09:11 AM
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Sunday I took the Crosstrail for a 22 mile ride from home out through the Starkey Wilderness Park in New Port Richey Florida (NW of Tampa) and back. I took a few pics to give a perspective of the Starkey Park bike path which is a 6.5 mile linear path totally through old Florida palmetto, scrub oak, live oak, cedar and pine trees. As typical with the habitat there are areas of shade and open sunny areas depending on which eco climate you're passing through at the moment.
The path is paved the entire way
I LOVE the Live Oaks that grow here with some twisting and turning themselves into works of art
And the Palmettos are everywhere - love them too
There are also stretches here that have little to no sun cover and can get pretty hot and humid in summers. For the unprepared there are a few water coolers along the way filled with ice and water by park staff and "usually" have water available - I have seen it when it was a really busy biking day where the coolers were empty. Being prepared is the best with your own supply of water
The path is paved the entire way
I LOVE the Live Oaks that grow here with some twisting and turning themselves into works of art
And the Palmettos are everywhere - love them too
There are also stretches here that have little to no sun cover and can get pretty hot and humid in summers. For the unprepared there are a few water coolers along the way filled with ice and water by park staff and "usually" have water available - I have seen it when it was a really busy biking day where the coolers were empty. Being prepared is the best with your own supply of water
I love Florida, esp. the Gulf Coast (the area I know is Naples/Marco). Great pics!
12-20-17, 02:50 PM
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Sunday I took the Crosstrail for a 22 mile ride from home out through the Starkey Wilderness Park in New Port Richey Florida (NW of Tampa) and back. I took a few pics to give a perspective of the Starkey Park bike path which is a 6.5 mile linear path totally through old Florida palmetto, scrub oak, live oak, cedar and pine trees. As typical with the habitat there are areas of shade and open sunny areas depending on which eco climate you're passing through at the moment.
badger1, the weather here has been perfect for riding for the last month or so, I’ve been taking full advantage of it, really looking forward to this weekend, temps in the lower 80s and light wind and no rain.
12-20-17, 04:00 PM
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Did a 'Le Tour de Bullhead' before the winds kicked up again. . . .
12-28-17, 05:53 PM
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I rode my 1991 Schwinn Criss-Cross to the barber shop to get a haircut this morning. It was just 8 miles round trip, but it was only 5 degrees F (-5 windchill). I picked up the Criss-Cross a few months ago to be my winter bike and it has been great so far. Initially I was planning to get rid of it in the spring, but its been a fun ride so I'm thinking of keeping it.
12-28-17, 10:24 PM
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Took my Sirrus to Victoria and back (about 25 km) in the rain to test the new tires and fenders I just installed yesterday.
12-29-17, 08:14 AM
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01-05-18, 01:48 PM
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The usual around town meandering I like to call 'Le Tour de Bullhead'. . . . . .
01-06-18, 05:17 AM
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Using the cycling layer on google maps I found a really fun looking circle that went past work. Thought I'd explore it last weekend and see if it could work for me. The route started on an old railway line which has been turned into a gravel cycle path that I'm familiar with.
I had no idea what me or my bike were capable of, it was my 2nd time on it. About 15km into the ride I cross a bridge and get down onto a canal route. Was a bit hesitant as I didn't know what riding on grass would be like.
Anyway I get going and riding on the grass, while there's a bit more resistance than gravel/tarmac you get used to it really quick and it feels great.
After 5-10km of grass it turns to mud and puddles, of course it had rained the night before! For some reason, I didn't fully process this change of trail, just kept pedaling. I was actually amazed I managed to keep going, the mud was at least 5cm deep in places. I learnt quick quickly that standing up to pedal was counter productive
Total ride was 35-40km, took me a few hours. Got nice and muddy and thoroughly enjoyed it. Spent a good hour cleaning my bike the next day.
Have another adventure planned for today
I had no idea what me or my bike were capable of, it was my 2nd time on it. About 15km into the ride I cross a bridge and get down onto a canal route. Was a bit hesitant as I didn't know what riding on grass would be like.
Anyway I get going and riding on the grass, while there's a bit more resistance than gravel/tarmac you get used to it really quick and it feels great.
After 5-10km of grass it turns to mud and puddles, of course it had rained the night before! For some reason, I didn't fully process this change of trail, just kept pedaling. I was actually amazed I managed to keep going, the mud was at least 5cm deep in places. I learnt quick quickly that standing up to pedal was counter productive
Total ride was 35-40km, took me a few hours. Got nice and muddy and thoroughly enjoyed it. Spent a good hour cleaning my bike the next day.
Have another adventure planned for today
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01-06-18, 06:40 AM
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01-07-18, 11:13 PM
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Using the cycling layer on google maps I found a really fun looking circle that went past work. Thought I'd explore it last weekend and see if it could work for me. The route started on an old railway line which has been turned into a gravel cycle path that I'm familiar with.
I had no idea what me or my bike were capable of, it was my 2nd time on it. About 15km into the ride I cross a bridge and get down onto a canal route. Was a bit hesitant as I didn't know what riding on grass would be like.
Anyway I get going and riding on the grass, while there's a bit more resistance than gravel/tarmac you get used to it really quick and it feels great.
After 5-10km of grass it turns to mud and puddles, of course it had rained the night before! For some reason, I didn't fully process this change of trail, just kept pedaling. I was actually amazed I managed to keep going, the mud was at least 5cm deep in places. I learnt quick quickly that standing up to pedal was counter productive
Total ride was 35-40km, took me a few hours. Got nice and muddy and thoroughly enjoyed it. Spent a good hour cleaning my bike the next day.
Have another adventure planned for today
I had no idea what me or my bike were capable of, it was my 2nd time on it. About 15km into the ride I cross a bridge and get down onto a canal route. Was a bit hesitant as I didn't know what riding on grass would be like.
Anyway I get going and riding on the grass, while there's a bit more resistance than gravel/tarmac you get used to it really quick and it feels great.
After 5-10km of grass it turns to mud and puddles, of course it had rained the night before! For some reason, I didn't fully process this change of trail, just kept pedaling. I was actually amazed I managed to keep going, the mud was at least 5cm deep in places. I learnt quick quickly that standing up to pedal was counter productive
Total ride was 35-40km, took me a few hours. Got nice and muddy and thoroughly enjoyed it. Spent a good hour cleaning my bike the next day.
Have another adventure planned for today
I was trying to see what type of tyres you had on it, are they knobby mtb/off road?
01-08-18, 12:07 PM
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So far I'm really liking them but to be fair I have nothing to compare them against. I notice wind resistance far more than tyre resistance on the road and my current view is the next set of tyres, while still hybrid, will be as large as my frame will fit.
Personal riding style at the moment
01-08-18, 01:12 PM
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Yesterday was a 15mph wind. Riding with the wind was all uphill. Downhill was against it. Much more of a workout going downhill against it. I love less rolling resistance as well. Still, may up mine to 40c when the time comes.
01-14-18, 07:38 PM
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Withaloochie trail between Holder and Inverness
First ride of 2018
01-14-18, 07:56 PM
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out thru a nature sanctuary
01-21-18, 01:54 PM
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out of my house
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01-21-18, 10:37 PM
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I got to figure out where to post this stuff after going out for beer and biking ! The day started out kinda chilly, but as the day went on it got much warmer. I got stuck in a “marathon” on the trail heading out, no big deal, but there was a lot of runners out on the MUP. Not a big deal, they stayed to the right, and I called out “on the left” when passing, all good.
This was funny though.
This was funny though.
01-21-18, 11:08 PM
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I got to figure out where to post this stuff after going out for beer and biking ! The day started out kinda chilly, but as the day went on it got much warmer. I got stuck in a “marathon” on the trail heading out, no big deal, but there was a lot of runners out on the MUP. Not a big deal, they stayed to the right, and I called out “on the left” when passing, all good.
This was funny though.
This was funny though.
