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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-24, 10:37 PM
Replies: 6,550
Views: 619,261
Posted By rsbob

What a perfect management, shoot them selves in...

What a perfect management, shoot them selves in the foot nightmare, you inherited. I have seen this happen several times and it falls on poor individuals like yourself have to clean up their mess. I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-24, 09:23 PM
Replies: 6,550
Views: 619,261
Posted By rsbob

“work induced” has to be the worst. I would ride...

“work induced” has to be the worst. I would ride the trainer too with those kind of temps. Nice climbing 👍
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-24, 08:31 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,002
Posted By rsbob

Am waiting for the snarky sarcastic version of...

Am waiting for the snarky sarcastic version of AI. Something like Hawkeye Pierce.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-24, 08:26 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 6,123
Posted By rsbob

hilarious!!!!

hilarious!!!!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-24, 08:25 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,351
Posted By rsbob

No worries, it’s a legit question. Look Here...

No worries, it’s a legit question. Look Here (https://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycling/1294356-wheelset-advice-hunts-ffwd-elite.html)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-24, 04:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 189
Posted By rsbob

Why didn’t I take your perspective to begin with?...

Why didn’t I take your perspective to begin with? :twitchy: If I could only ride in a state of perpetual fear, or better yet, abject terror, there would be no time to feel sorry for myself. Plus as...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-24, 04:26 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,002
Posted By rsbob

I have found using a power meter in concert with...

I have found using a power meter in concert with a heart rate monitor, ultimately very helpful in regulating the level of exertion so I can either go the distance or pace myself on a long climb. The...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-24, 04:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 172
Posted By rsbob

You may want to check some cycle packing videos...

You may want to check some cycle packing videos on YouTube. My wife and I cycled around the Sienna area in October - a bit more north, but the weather was fantastic - not roasting hot lie Summer. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-24, 04:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 189
Posted By rsbob

I believe that riding with another distracts me...

I believe that riding with another distracts me from how hard I am working - it takes my mind away from the suffering and instead helps me apply myself just a bit more. It keeps me away from ‘how...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-24, 03:43 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 6,123
Posted By rsbob

How condescending do you need to be to boost your...

How condescending do you need to be to boost your self esteem?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-24, 09:52 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,351
Posted By rsbob

The OP doesn’t appear to me to be a hands-on...

The OP doesn’t appear to me to be a hands-on mechanic type since he farms out maintenance to a shop. I could be wrong - it could be time constraints. However, if the former is the case, I doubt he...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-24, 08:39 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,321
Posted By rsbob

And isn’t wonderful that they now have a...

And isn’t wonderful that they now have a purpose-built dedicated bike that does gravel really well? It took a long time, but finally they are here.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-24, 08:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 189
Posted By rsbob

That settles it. Thank you. Thread closed.

That settles it. Thank you. Thread closed.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-24, 11:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 189
Posted By rsbob

Do riding companions give you extra spark?

I am not talking about competing against friends or trading pulls, but getting a shot of extra energy. Also not talking about trying to impress or showing off - but just having a bit more?

On my...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-08-24, 08:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 311
Posted By rsbob

I will need to visit western Washington on of...

I will need to visit western Washington on of these days. I understand it is quite beautiful. 😍
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-24, 08:28 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 4,188
Posted By rsbob

Am guessing it has absolutely nothing to do with...

Am guessing it has absolutely nothing to do with the population numbers. Let’s see, California has 39+ million. North Dakota 974 thousand and change, and North Carolina 10,489,000. So California...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-24, 07:15 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 4,188
Posted By rsbob

Aren’t all cyclists gay? At least the Lycra...

Aren’t all cyclists gay? At least the Lycra wearing ones. ;) :D
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-08-24, 06:53 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 5,793
Posted By rsbob

A good day on my 32 mile 1,800’ ride. A 2.35...

A good day on my 32 mile 1,800’ ride. A 2.35 mile segment started at 10%, had a false flat then pitched up at 15% <-hate that pitch. Managed a podium (3rd) fastest overall on over a mile segment...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-08-24, 06:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 311
Posted By rsbob

Maybe you should get a single speed cruiser bike...

Maybe you should get a single speed cruiser bike - like the ones seen at the beach. They have a wide seat and upright bars. You sit on your behind, taking the pressure off your hands, neck etc.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-08-24, 06:32 PM
Replies: 6,550
Views: 619,261
Posted By rsbob

84 on the climbs - ooof! Hope there was a breeze.

84 on the climbs - ooof! Hope there was a breeze.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-08-24, 06:27 PM
Replies: 6,550
Views: 619,261
Posted By rsbob

32 miles, 1,880’ and 2 top 10s overall (one being...

32 miles, 1,880’ and 2 top 10s overall (one being a 3rd place podium). 80 something degrees and a bit humid - but not east coast humid.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-08-24, 09:50 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,317
Posted By rsbob

Got black spray paint?

Got black spray paint?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-08-24, 08:49 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 6,123
Posted By rsbob

The Urban Dictionary defines IGH as a slang...

The Urban Dictionary defines IGH as a slang abbreviation for ‘alright’ but that’s not where Mr Cryptic was going. I had guessed that he was talking about moms on their trainers and not the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-24, 11:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 594
Posted By rsbob

Ah, you watched it too. If he did, he would be...

Ah, you watched it too. If he did, he would be tied for 10th. :D
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 10:00 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,321
Posted By rsbob

I was always jealous of the cool kids whose...

I was always jealous of the cool kids whose parents bought them banana-seat bikes. I am almost over it.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-24, 09:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 328
Posted By rsbob

I sure like Un-easy-rider (a nice play on the...

I sure like Un-easy-rider (a nice play on the movie) to dis-easy-rider. :) Don’t bogart that joint, my friend, pass it over to me….. Rollllllllllllllll another one, just like the other one…..
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-24, 09:32 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 594
Posted By rsbob

If you want to jersey dope, just wear a Camelback...

If you want to jersey dope, just wear a Camelback - which has proven aero advantages as wind tunnel tested. Dylan Johnson’s videos show the results. Also stuff a bottle down the front of your...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-24, 09:20 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 4,188
Posted By rsbob

My take is that the guy yelling at the cyclists...

My take is that the guy yelling at the cyclists more than likely had his feeling hurt that he wasn’t included and probably wasn’t the first one hosed/bottled down.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 09:02 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 6,123
Posted By rsbob

18/22 wheelers? IGH roadsters? peloton rides?...

18/22 wheelers?
IGH roadsters?
peloton rides?

I know I am tired but WTH?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 08:47 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,254
Posted By rsbob

Well, you probably won’t catch an STD that way. ...

Well, you probably won’t catch an STD that way. :D
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 12:25 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,321
Posted By rsbob

What isn’t a product of marketing these days? ...

What isn’t a product of marketing these days? But yes it didn’t exist and marketing helped drive it forward. But is that a bad thing?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 09:26 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 6,123
Posted By rsbob

I have to confess that I am one of those people...

I have to confess that I am one of those people who get satisfaction from achievement on the bike. I enjoy getting PRs. I enjoy climbing thousands of feet on a ride. I enjoy getting a KOM for my age...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 09:06 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,321
Posted By rsbob

Up in the PNW there are legions of dedicated...

Up in the PNW there are legions of dedicated gravel riders. I follow many on Strava, and they do amazing rides - think 60 to 80 miles - on old logging roads and mild single track. Gravel races are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 10:02 PM
Replies: 6,550
Views: 619,261
Posted By rsbob

I was on a club ride when an ass decided to just...

I was on a club ride when an ass decided to just join us because we were there. He blocked cars, rather than following the pace line, he flipped cars off and was rude to the other riders and acted...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-24, 09:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 289
Posted By rsbob

Was hoping it was like ‘friends with benefits’. A...

Was hoping it was like ‘friends with benefits’. A bracelet is not quite the same. ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-24, 09:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 328
Posted By rsbob

No, you are not needlessly worrying. I would be...

No, you are not needlessly worrying. I would be extremely ill at ease on that road and I ride pretty much exclusively road. I avoid two lane state highways as much as possible because of semis-...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-06-24, 08:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 408
Posted By rsbob

Biker395, I have to say, you are either super...

Biker395, I have to say, you are either super tough or stubborn for taking on such a Herculean ride.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-06-24, 08:52 PM
Replies: 27,263
Views: 3,236,642
Posted By rsbob

28 miles with 1300’ climbing with Mrs RSbob. She...

28 miles with 1300’ climbing with Mrs RSbob. She even managed a quarter mile climb at 10% with a 12% cap on her trusty e-bike. She said she was peddling her @$$ off to get up that climb and was...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-06-24, 08:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 985
Posted By rsbob

Had a green Schwinn Continental for two years...

Had a green Schwinn Continental for two years until it was stolen after the chain was cut. It was replaced a brown Schwinn Varsity - not having skewers on the Varsity was a pain - but seldom had a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 08:26 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,567
Posted By rsbob

Power bank attached to your phone is an easy fix.

Power bank attached to your phone is an easy fix.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 08:22 PM
Replies: 6,550
Views: 619,261
Posted By rsbob

You should be well rested and ready to hit it...

You should be well rested and ready to hit it hard.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 08:21 PM
Replies: 6,550
Views: 619,261
Posted By rsbob

Well done. Serves the slacker right. Hate that.

Well done. Serves the slacker right. Hate that.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 08:16 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,863
Posted By rsbob

Maybe you are paying too much. Have 600 miles on...

Maybe you are paying too much. Have 600 miles on these with zero issues.

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 07:44 PM
Replies: 6,550
Views: 619,261
Posted By rsbob

Animal. Well done

Animal. Well done
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 07:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 847
Posted By rsbob

IF, there was a rebate on regular bikes and...

IF, there was a rebate on regular bikes and e-bikes, the rebate should be proportional to the purchase price. If you can buy a pedal bike at Wallyworld for $200, or a Specialized Como (like my wife...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 06:41 PM
Replies: 6,550
Views: 619,261
Posted By rsbob

28 miles with the better half. Me riding Zone 2...

28 miles with the better half. Me riding Zone 2 worked well for her and her electric stallion. She was right on my tail on a couple of PR climbs I wanted to nail - one starting at 10% and going up...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,567
Posted By rsbob

I was overtaking a rider who has Varia. Could...

I was overtaking a rider who has Varia. Could tell by the distinctive bright flash pattern - note:never look directly at the LED when flashing. I have made that mistake a couple of times. Anyway,...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-24, 09:23 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 702
Posted By rsbob

What’s interesting is that the slow-motion...

What’s interesting is that the slow-motion phenomenon you mention is the same many people talk about when in the midst of an accident: super clarity and super detailed. It might be an adrenal...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-24, 11:07 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 702
Posted By rsbob

My understanding is that if one is attempting to...

My understanding is that if one is attempting to enter flow and thinking/trying, one will never get there. It is a sensation of ‘letting go’ and just being. A good analogy would be musicians just...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-05-24, 10:47 PM
Replies: 5,449
Views: 883,712
Posted By rsbob

From today’s ride in the Snoqualmie Valley ...

From today’s ride in the Snoqualmie Valley

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