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09-19-24, 09:48 AM
09-18-24, 08:20 PM
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Posted By rsbob

26 miles and 1,400’ and… ...

26 miles and 1,400’ and…

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09-18-24, 07:45 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 10,339
Posted By rsbob

This “old” done good today and moved up the...

This “old” done good today and moved up the leader board from 10th to 1st.

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09-18-24, 07:42 PM
Replies: 5,625
Views: 943,394
Posted By rsbob

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Beaver Lake, Wa.
09-18-24, 01:57 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 569
Posted By rsbob

Was sent into one at 42 MPH with 60mm discs when...

Was sent into one at 42 MPH with 60mm discs when a large box truck went by the opposite direction pushing a ton of air. It was a holy S moment and the car that was behind me saw what was happening...
09-17-24, 10:11 PM
Replies: 27,763
Views: 3,563,474
Posted By rsbob

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09-17-24, 09:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 569
Posted By rsbob

Otherwise known as speed wobble. And it has...

Otherwise known as speed wobble.

And it has happened to me on two different bikes when over 40 MPH. A bad fork was to blame on one and a bad front wheel on the other.
09-17-24, 09:37 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 497
Posted By rsbob

Over 50 years and never broken a chain.

Over 50 years and never broken a chain.
09-17-24, 09:19 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 10,339
Posted By rsbob

Got a surprise top 10 (10th place) on a local...

Got a surprise top 10 (10th place) on a local climbing segment which I didn’t know existed. Now that I know it’s there…
09-17-24, 09:11 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,053
Posted By rsbob

Carbs and caffeine The carb de jur is a...

Carbs and caffeine The carb de jur is a croissant (not the healthiest, but one of the tastiest)
...
09-17-24, 08:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 210
Posted By rsbob

Cycling or bib shorts with a chamois.

Cycling or bib shorts with a chamois.
09-17-24, 08:53 AM
Replies: 6,969
Views: 718,700
Posted By rsbob

Double digit climbs are never boring. But when...

Double digit climbs are never boring. But when 17% becomes 10% it’s a real relief.
09-16-24, 11:59 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 687
Posted By rsbob

I would prefer a tat of a calve on my calf. ...

I would prefer a tat of a calve on my calf.

Or this from here: https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo/calf-tattoo.html?sortBy=relevant. NOT
...
09-16-24, 09:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 687
Posted By rsbob

Our white cat got orange tats because it makes...

Our white cat got orange tats because it makes him look like a lion (he thinks it does)...
09-16-24, 09:17 PM
Replies: 6,969
Views: 718,700
Posted By rsbob

55 miles with 3,000’ climbing. 1/2 road, 1/4...

55 miles with 3,000’ climbing. 1/2 road, 1/4 paved trail and a bit of gravel. A real mixed bag.
...
09-16-24, 09:10 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,000
Posted By rsbob

Today while descending at 22 MPH an imported...

Today while descending at 22 MPH an imported econobox decided that they couldn’t wait 5 seconds to make a right turn into their driveway and short around me and then cut me off turning in front of...
09-16-24, 12:13 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 9,193
Posted By rsbob

What route did you take?

What route did you take?
09-16-24, 11:51 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,449
Posted By rsbob

Fantastic strength and aerobic conditioners. And...

Fantastic strength and aerobic conditioners. And the women I knew in undergrad studying Dance were not that shabby either.
09-15-24, 09:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,449
Posted By rsbob

Am quite impressed you know your ballet...

Am quite impressed you know your ballet positions. What else have you not shared?
09-15-24, 08:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 362
Posted By rsbob

Good point. I still have my 80s and 90s bikes. ...

Good point. I still have my 80s and 90s bikes. My 2020 era bikes were professionally fit and what a difference in comfort. Getting back on the older rides felt really odd with the saddles too low...
09-15-24, 08:08 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,765
Posted By rsbob

Never happened to me until age 69 after long fast...

Never happened to me until age 69 after long fast rides in the heat. Usually they were hammy cramps but these were new and oh so painful. Immediately grabbed the pickle jar and drank a bit.
09-15-24, 07:52 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,571
Posted By rsbob

For those with bike-mount mirrors, doesn’t the...

For those with bike-mount mirrors, doesn’t the vibration of the bike make the mirrors difficult? Asking for a friend.
09-15-24, 04:52 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 6,159
Posted By rsbob

Some of the car forums are positively brutal and...

Some of the car forums are positively brutal and go completely unmoderated. High praise to the mods here that keep a lid on it. They can’t get enough credit.
09-15-24, 04:26 PM
Replies: 6,969
Views: 718,700
Posted By rsbob

26 short miles and 1,400’ with a top 10 (#10) on...

26 short miles and 1,400’ with a top 10 (#10) on a hill climb segment. Now I will need to go back and see if I can get my placement up to 5.
09-15-24, 04:21 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,000
Posted By rsbob

And I tend to stay off the back hill gravel and...

And I tend to stay off the back hill gravel and mtb trails around here because of cougar attacks. The odds for vehicle and cougar altercations around here might be about the same.
09-15-24, 11:18 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,000
Posted By rsbob

I believe you forgot reckless distracted...

I believe you forgot reckless distracted teenagers and senior citizens who should have given up driving years ago.

The first time a work friend (in his 30s) took his car to go to lunch and...
09-15-24, 11:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 399
Posted By rsbob

As a counterpoint; I have purchased jerseys and...

As a counterpoint; I have purchased jerseys and shorts from them and find their sizing guide for Medium to be accurate and a very good product for the price. Have not had to return any products, so...
09-15-24, 10:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 668
Posted By rsbob

Interesting choice of words.

Interesting choice of words.
09-15-24, 10:38 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,625
Posted By rsbob

Shimano is a good brand which offers pedals and...

Shimano is a good brand which offers pedals and shoes - but it can get pricey. I would do an internet search on clipless cycling shoes (3 hole) since there are several manufacturers, one which might...
09-14-24, 09:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,005
Posted By rsbob

Wonder how many offer UV protection? Don’t know...

Wonder how many offer UV protection? Don’t know since have never investigated.
09-14-24, 08:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 852
Posted By rsbob

I remember getting my first pair of padded Pearl...

I remember getting my first pair of padded Pearl Izumi bike shorts, after wearing cutoffs for years, and it was nothing short of amazing. (That’s when Pearl made good apparel.) The degree of...
09-14-24, 08:30 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 6,159
Posted By rsbob

The 1950’s are calling and they want you back.

The 1950’s are calling and they want you back.
09-14-24, 08:22 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,000
Posted By rsbob

Never say never. That word has a way of biting...

Never say never. That word has a way of biting one in the butt. And how many examples of it happening to others do you really need? Just because you can’t see over the horizon doesn’t mean the...
09-13-24, 11:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 591
Posted By rsbob

OMG, when did that start? I must have missed it....

OMG, when did that start? I must have missed it. :D
09-13-24, 11:12 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,000
Posted By rsbob

No issue with you not wearing a helmet. As the...

No issue with you not wearing a helmet. As the saying goes: If the shoe fits, wear it.
09-13-24, 11:08 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,625
Posted By rsbob

It’s all a plot by Big Clipless Pedal. You can...

It’s all a plot by Big Clipless Pedal. You can tell it’s a hoax because they can’t get their name straight.
09-13-24, 09:52 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,000
Posted By rsbob

Like I said, I am very respectful of drivers and...

Like I said, I am very respectful of drivers and do everything in my power to keep from slowing them down or hindering them in any ways. There are asshats out there and you are very fortunate if you...
09-13-24, 09:43 PM
Replies: 6,969
Views: 718,700
Posted By rsbob

Thank you for the compliment. I feel extremely...

Thank you for the compliment. I feel extremely to live where I do. Have not visited your fair city but understand it is beautiful.
09-13-24, 08:55 PM
Replies: 5,625
Views: 943,394
Posted By rsbob

From today’s ride

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09-13-24, 08:37 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,000
Posted By rsbob

I have been riding (respectfully of vehicles) for...

I have been riding (respectfully of vehicles) for 40 years. In that time I have had the following occur:

A beater car repeatedly intentionally strafed my friends and me 3X nearly until we got off...
09-13-24, 07:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 824
Posted By rsbob

Abomination! Heresy!! Abhorrence!!! The...

Abomination! Heresy!! Abhorrence!!! The execration!!!! Positively demonic!!! May 🐕‍🦺 have mercy on their unwashed souls. 👹
09-13-24, 06:57 PM
Replies: 6,969
Views: 718,700
Posted By rsbob

34 miles 1,800’. 65*. A super day with nice...

34 miles 1,800’. 65*. A super day with nice sights

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09-13-24, 11:00 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,053
Posted By rsbob

Keep in mind that applying power may be your...

Keep in mind that applying power may be your enemy. Try to keep your legs RPM (spinning) above 80. Preferably about 90. It may feel silly at first, because we were not taught to cycle that way,...
09-13-24, 10:50 AM
Replies: 177
Views: 19,759
Posted By rsbob

Old school doesn’t involve a battery.

Old school doesn’t involve a battery.
09-13-24, 09:34 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,043
Posted By rsbob

Good to hear you are back on the road again. You...

Good to hear you are back on the road again. You can be our involuntary case study on recovery and progress (but not like a lab rat) and hopefully give hope to those that go through a similar...
09-13-24, 09:20 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 505
Posted By rsbob

Good deeds and all that. Sorry to hear about the...

Good deeds and all that. Sorry to hear about the injury and hopefully the antibiotic will clear it up. Keep us posted on progress (My wife has an artificial knee and still rides her bike)
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-24, 11:05 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,425
Posted By rsbob

If one says a car has ‘snap’ it means it is...

If one says a car has ‘snap’ it means it is performance oriented. It is quick to respond, accelerates quickly and handles well. Same for a bike. Not rocket surgery.
09-11-24, 09:25 PM
Replies: 5,625
Views: 943,394
Posted By rsbob

From today’s valley ride ...

From today’s valley ride
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09-11-24, 08:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 596
Posted By rsbob

Yes, sorry for the omission.

Yes, sorry for the omission.
09-11-24, 04:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 596
Posted By rsbob

Not to worry; it’s already in the bin. New tire...

Not to worry; it’s already in the bin. New tire mounted.
Getting the new tire on (700x28) was super tight but was able to use my super-duper tire lever with a hook on one side. Getting it off...
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