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02-19-21, 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by gaucho777
I got to take out my '72 Gitane Gran Tourisme for a maiden test ride, only ~5 miles in the 'hood. I picked up the frame and a few parts from forum member @SwimmerMike recently. I filled in the rest of the parts/wheels from my stash. I'm still waiting on a longer stem to arrive from overseas--hence the lack of bar tape. I have a set of hammered fenders that will be installed next. Then I have to sort out accessories--panniers/bags, racks, lighting, cages, pump, and maybe a bell. I'm pretty happy with how it's coming along so far...
It's looking great. It's nice to see the Gitane again! It looks like you are enjoying it.
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02-19-21, 05:48 PM
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I overcame inertia by early afternoon and rolled out for a little ride to check out how the Middle Fork Road fared our last winter storm.
MFR Winter 1 by Matthew Pendergast, on Flickr
I was surprised to see that it was plowed once I got to the start of the road. Kept going to see how far it goes…
MFR Winter 2 by Matthew Pendergast, on Flickr
MFR Winter 3 by Matthew Pendergast, on Flickr
I turned around where the plows stopped their work. Just around this bend in the road near mile post 12.
MFR Winter 4 by Matthew Pendergast, on Flickr
MFR Winter 1 by Matthew Pendergast, on FlickrI was surprised to see that it was plowed once I got to the start of the road. Kept going to see how far it goes…
MFR Winter 2 by Matthew Pendergast, on FlickrMFR Winter 3 by Matthew Pendergast, on FlickrI turned around where the plows stopped their work. Just around this bend in the road near mile post 12.
MFR Winter 4 by Matthew Pendergast, on Flickr
02-19-21, 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by northbend
I overcame inertia by early afternoon and rolled out for a little ride to check out how the Middle Fork Road fared our last winter storm.
MFR Winter 1 by Matthew Pendergast, on Flickr
I was surprised to see that it was plowed once I got to the start of the road. Kept going to see how far it goes…
MFR Winter 2 by Matthew Pendergast, on Flickr
MFR Winter 3 by Matthew Pendergast, on Flickr
I turned around where the plows stopped their work. Just around this bend in the road near mile post 12.
MFR Winter 4 by Matthew Pendergast, on Flickr
MFR Winter 1 by Matthew Pendergast, on FlickrI was surprised to see that it was plowed once I got to the start of the road. Kept going to see how far it goes…
MFR Winter 2 by Matthew Pendergast, on FlickrMFR Winter 3 by Matthew Pendergast, on FlickrI turned around where the plows stopped their work. Just around this bend in the road near mile post 12.
MFR Winter 4 by Matthew Pendergast, on Flickr
02-19-21, 07:28 PM
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Still really cold and snowy so just some local riding. I'm hoping for a fay with above freezing temps and no wind some time soon.
02-19-21, 08:50 PM
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Thanks for the info @curbtender
02-21-21, 06:34 AM
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Salty roads on the beater bike
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02-21-21, 09:01 AM
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@Vonruden good to see your photos in this thread again!
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02-21-21, 10:05 AM
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Thanks to all who are braver and hardier than me for posting pics of your wintertime rides!
Vonruden The rear basket on your Diablo - Is that bike specific or hardware store find? I’m building up a bike with a front porteur rack like yours and want to use a similar basket that I can take on and off.
Vonruden The rear basket on your Diablo - Is that bike specific or hardware store find? I’m building up a bike with a front porteur rack like yours and want to use a similar basket that I can take on and off.
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02-21-21, 10:06 AM
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First time heading into the city in a while (heck, first time riding in a while!). Turned around just past the Magic Hedge at Montrose Harbor.
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02-21-21, 12:19 PM
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On Road 10 in Madera County, orchards blooming.
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02-21-21, 01:50 PM
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Now that is nice, @Straightblock! A reminder that Spring is just around the corner. Thanks
My wife wanted me out of the house so she could concentrate on some work she had to do. So a ‘free’ day to do longer ride…
One of my favorite Lowland Loops that takes full advantage of our regional trail systems.
The weather was pretty agreeable when I started in the late morning but deteriorated steadily until I was riding the last hour in a cold light rain.
I didn't take any other pictures after these early on when the sun popped out for a while on the way to Issaquah.
Preston Trail by Matthew Pendergast, on Flickr
On the way to Issaquah by Matthew Pendergast, on Flickr
My wife wanted me out of the house so she could concentrate on some work she had to do. So a ‘free’ day to do longer ride…
One of my favorite Lowland Loops that takes full advantage of our regional trail systems.
The weather was pretty agreeable when I started in the late morning but deteriorated steadily until I was riding the last hour in a cold light rain.
I didn't take any other pictures after these early on when the sun popped out for a while on the way to Issaquah.
Preston Trail by Matthew Pendergast, on FlickrOn the way to Issaquah by Matthew Pendergast, on Flickr
02-21-21, 02:35 PM
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23 miles with a friend on his Klein.
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02-21-21, 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by malcala622
23 miles with a friend on his Klein.
Nice Chrono!
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02-21-21, 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Drillium Dude
Until today I'd never seen a tagged tree
Nice Chrono!
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Nice Chrono!
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02-21-21, 06:50 PM
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Yeah, it snowed last week, and it didn’t get above freezing today, but the roads were clear and the sun was shining so my buddy and I got out for a 40 miler.
02-21-21, 09:39 PM
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Bob Jackson's first trip up OLH
I've been slowly finishing off getting my Bob Jackson set-up to be able to climb. Most of the great rides around the South San Francisco Bay include some good climbing. After finally getting some "thin" bottom bracket cups in (learned a new one that the triple bottom bracket has thin cups, not the rifled cups of a double) I was able to get the crankset out far enough to get a reliable shift into the granny gear. There's a climb in Woodside that is very iconic, Old La Honda. Not a real hard climb, but one that everyone knows. So I figured that was the ride I needed to do to check out the set-up. The long cage NR and the triple worked great. I had a small issue that the Sheeren Wheels didn't sound happy when I was out of the saddle . I noticed this before, but it was way more noticeable going in and out of the saddle in the quiet woods.
For anyone that has done OLH, they know the "Mailboxes" are the top. I thought that would make a good backdrop.
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For anyone that has done OLH, they know the "Mailboxes" are the top. I thought that would make a good backdrop.
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02-22-21, 05:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Spaghetti Legs
Thanks to all who are braver and hardier than me for posting pics of your wintertime rides!
Vonruden The rear basket on your Diablo - Is that bike specific or hardware store find? I’m building up a bike with a front porteur rack like yours and want to use a similar basket that I can take on and off.
Vonruden The rear basket on your Diablo - Is that bike specific or hardware store find? I’m building up a bike with a front porteur rack like yours and want to use a similar basket that I can take on and off.
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02-22-21, 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by SwimmerMike
I've been slowly finishing off getting my Bob Jackson set-up to be able to climb. Most of the great rides around the South San Francisco Bay include some good climbing. After finally getting some "thin" bottom bracket cups in (learned a new one that the triple bottom bracket has thin cups, not the rifled cups of a double) I was able to get the crankset out far enough to get a reliable shift into the granny gear. There's a climb in Woodside that is very iconic, Old La Honda. Not a real hard climb, but one that everyone knows. So I figured that was the ride I needed to do to check out the set-up. The long cage NR and the triple worked great. I had a small issue that the Sheeren Wheels didn't sound happy when I was out of the saddle . I noticed this before, but it was way more noticeable going in and out of the saddle in the quiet woods.
For anyone that has done OLH, they know the "Mailboxes" are the top. I thought that would make a good backdrop.
Mike
For anyone that has done OLH, they know the "Mailboxes" are the top. I thought that would make a good backdrop.
Mike
Fifty years ago I used to climb Old La Honda on my Bob Jackson with a 42/24 low gear. I rarely saw another cyclist. I haven't ridden it since but I understand that it's now very popular. I certainly wouldn't be using the same gears today!
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02-22-21, 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by obrentharris
Thanks for bringing back some good memories!
Fifty years ago I used to climb Old La Honda on my Bob Jackson with a 42/24 low gear. I rarely saw another cyclist. I haven't ridden it since but I understand that it's now very popular. I certainly wouldn't be using the same gears today!
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Fifty years ago I used to climb Old La Honda on my Bob Jackson with a 42/24 low gear. I rarely saw another cyclist. I haven't ridden it since but I understand that it's now very popular. I certainly wouldn't be using the same gears today!
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02-22-21, 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by nlerner
I also remember climbing up Old La Honda a couple of times
Gotta hit that one sometime when I'm down that ways..
02-22-21, 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by northbend
I just followed it on Google "Street View". What a cool road!
Gotta hit that one sometime when I'm down that ways..
Gotta hit that one sometime when I'm down that ways..
02-22-21, 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by nlerner
Yeah, it snowed last week, and it didn’t get above freezing today, but the roads were clear and the sun was shining so my buddy and I got out for a 40 miler.
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02-22-21, 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Spaghetti Legs
Down here that’s not a “clear road”, that’s “OMG no way I can make it to work” road.
02-22-21, 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by nlerner
Matt, I have a feeling you’ll do that ride on your fixed gear bike!
I don't think so
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After a month of bitter cold and snow temperatures finally warmed up in to the low 30s.
One of the best birthday presents I could ask for - after work today I got to ride my age (in km
) and was treated to a gorgeous sunset. Cheers!
One of the best birthday presents I could ask for - after work today I got to ride my age (in km
) and was treated to a gorgeous sunset. Cheers!
