Originally Posted by BillyD (Post 22508585)

Does that mean it’s inexplicable?

I see it as an extreme sport which has detoured from what the masses consider traditional cycling. Let’s be honest, It’s fine for those who get a kick out of taking risks, but single track style mountain biking, or even cyclecross, are not the activities most folks think of when the term cycling comes to mind.

Originally Posted by genejockey (Post 22508590)

Yeah, but what most folks think of when cycling comes to mind is idiots blowing through red lights in front of them so they have to hit the brakes, and then the rider flips them off. At least, that's what everybody says in the comments under any article about cyclists being run over by cars or trucks.

Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets (Post 22508612)

Ken Block is teasing us with what sure looks like a Porsche, and I'm guessing it's built for Pikes Peak. More pics coming tonight!!!

https://scontent.fphx1-2.fna.fbcdn.n...xA&oe=628743CF

Originally Posted by big john (Post 22508629)

Most folks think road cycling is an extreme sport. Tell non cyclists what you do and they will react with shock and tell you how crazy you are.

Originally Posted by indyfabz (Post 22508604)

There was a delay in delivering my mattress. For the first couple of weeks I slept on the floor. Fortunately, it was carpeted, and there was a large, oval throw rug on top of that in the "living room." One main room, separate kitchen and bathroom.

Thing is, he may end up having a really fun summer. Despite the amount of time I spent studying my first year, I still had fun. And then I got a summer job in Alcoa's law department after my first year. $900/week was like hitting the lottery to me. I no longer had to count every penny. My only other job prospect was an hour bus ride way and paid $7/hr. I was on such a limited budget my first year I didn't have money to eat out or buy "decadent" food. When I started at Alcoa I had to take a physical. My total cholesterol was 118. The company doctor told me if it had been much lower they would have been worried about liver disease. I told him I had "poor man's disease."

Originally Posted by genejockey (Post 22508637)

"FIFTY MILES?!?!"
"Yeah. I had to get home early, so I did a shorter route."

Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets (Post 22508380)

We could see the early part of the eclipse here, before the moon rose into the clouds sitting higher in the night sky.

Luckily the internet is flooded with pics.

Originally Posted by genejockey (Post 22508590)

Yeah, but what most folks think of when cycling comes to mind is idiots blowing through red lights in front of them so they have to hit the brakes, and then the rider flips them off. At least, that's what everybody says in the comments under any article about cyclists being run over by cars or trucks.

Originally Posted by BillyD (Post 22508543)

One cannot allow ones mind to think, even for a moment, that one is quicker than a cat.

Originally Posted by Mojo31 (Post 22508634)

I'm sure it will be suitable for hoonin around.

Originally Posted by BillyD (Post 22508689)

We’re not our own worst enemy, by far, but we could do better.

Originally Posted by BillyD (Post 22508585)

Does that mean it’s inexplicable?

I see it as an extreme sport which has detoured from what the masses consider traditional cycling. Let’s be honest, It’s fine for those who get a kick out of taking risks, but single track style mountain biking, or even cyclecross, are not the activities most folks think of when the term cycling comes to mind.

Originally Posted by seedsbelize2 (Post 22508727)

I'm now painting walls, instead of columns and beams. It eats the paint much more quickly. With this in mind, and in the interest of actually finishing the project, I'm going to go out on a limb and fill a second liter from the gallon can. A little nap, a cuppa instant and back at it.

Originally Posted by LAJ (Post 22508743)

Soon, crits raced in the garage will be the norm, and our risk aversion will be complete.

Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 22508746)

Keep us posted.

Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 22508609)

wut

https://twitter.com/Reuters/status/1526254904167342084

Originally Posted by datlas (Post 22508530)

It's just thought, but yeah TBH probably looking at new or gently used, newer than 5 years. Stay tuned.

Originally Posted by big john (Post 22508623)

As for "gravel" riding being extreme, there are so many different circumstances riding off the paved surfaces that you can't just lump them all together. I would argue that an easy ride on a quiet dirt road is far safer than riding in traffic on the city streets.

Originally Posted by LAJ (Post 22508743)

Soon, crits raced in the garage will be the norm, and our risk aversion will be complete.

Originally Posted by Mojo31 (Post 22508758)

Maybe he'll tweet a video of the activity so you can watch it dry.