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Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-24, 10:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 157
Posted By big john

If the climb is really steep I am afraid to get...

If the climb is really steep I am afraid to get out of the saddle. Sometimes I do but I'm afraid something will break.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-24, 08:38 PM
Replies: 4,849
Views: 121,006
Posted By big john

I have AAA but it's a condition of having their...

I have AAA but it's a condition of having their insurance. I've used it a few times but not to change a tire.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-24, 08:34 PM
Replies: 4,849
Views: 121,006
Posted By big john

I worked at a family owned dealer and they hired...

I worked at a family owned dealer and they hired an office manager who turned out to be an embezzler. Among other things, he was putting the money customers paid for extended warranty in his pocket....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-24, 05:35 PM
Replies: 4,849
Views: 121,006
Posted By big john

I got in an old Camaro at work and when I slid...

I got in an old Camaro at work and when I slid the seat back it punctured a can of that which was under the seat. Sealant spraying all over me, the carpet, even the instrument cluster. Lucky the car...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-24, 05:32 PM
Replies: 4,849
Views: 121,006
Posted By big john

That's ridiculous, the element of surprise is...

That's ridiculous, the element of surprise is key. The few that I did were total surprises to the debtor.

Now they have wheel lift trucks that just pick up the car without the driver even getting...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-24, 05:25 PM
Replies: 4,849
Views: 121,006
Posted By big john

Few cars even have spare tires these days.

Few cars even have spare tires these days.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-24, 05:24 PM
Replies: 4,849
Views: 121,006
Posted By big john

Years ago a friend said they have to mop the...

Years ago a friend said they have to mop the street after I ride by so other cyclists don't slip in the sweat.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-24, 03:42 PM
Replies: 4,849
Views: 121,006
Posted By big john

Repossessing cars can be extremely dangerous. The...

Repossessing cars can be extremely dangerous. The only ones I ever did were for a guy who was like a detective, he did his homework and we never had an issue. Some of the other drivers had weapons...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-24, 03:35 PM
Replies: 4,849
Views: 121,006
Posted By big john

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71KtvKXVNcL._A...

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Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-24, 03:16 PM
Replies: 4,849
Views: 121,006
Posted By big john

I remember you told a few stories about towing...

I remember you told a few stories about towing before. What I did was mostly auto club type stuff, plus a little cash work, some garage accounts, and a few repo jobs for a certain bank guy who was...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-24, 01:54 PM
Replies: 4,849
Views: 121,006
Posted By big john

The old full-sized station wagons with a...

The old full-sized station wagons with a full-sized spare is the worst. The tire stands up in a well on the right side of the cargo area and it's pretty tough to lift it out of there. Some had a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-24, 11:27 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 1,984
Posted By big john

https://www.meme-arsenal.com/memes/2aa5f6cc2897c1f...

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Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 03:01 PM
Replies: 4,849
Views: 121,006
Posted By big john

I generally need more water than anyone I ride...

I generally need more water than anyone I ride with. I don't know how some of them do it, like they're part camel. We'll go to a store and I'll buy a gallon because I'm dry, and nobody needs any....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 02:44 PM
Replies: 4,849
Views: 121,006
Posted By big john

Today I went to the bike path again for some easy...

Today I went to the bike path again for some easy spinning. Saw a friend and he insisted on buying me a coffee, so we went to a Sbux located right on the path. While sitting at the outside tables a...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 02:30 PM
Replies: 4,849
Views: 121,006
Posted By big john

The famous Climb to Kaiser ride. I remember that...

The famous Climb to Kaiser ride. I remember that story well.

My worst one was a loop of Angeles Crest Hwy to Hwy 39. It's 80+ miles with 8K+ feet. I had done it several times but this day it was...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 02:06 PM
Replies: 4,849
Views: 121,006
Posted By big john

Always thought being a roofer would be terrible...

Always thought being a roofer would be terrible in summer. I think they start early.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 07:37 AM
Replies: 4,849
Views: 121,006
Posted By big john

Oh, it definitely made work suck even more. When...

Oh, it definitely made work suck even more. When we would have weeks of 100 plus it would wear me down more as I got older. If I could stay on top of hydration that would help a lot. When they were...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-24, 10:54 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 575
Posted By big john

Maybe call a teammate or friend to ride with...

Maybe call a teammate or friend to ride with outside?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-24, 09:10 PM
Replies: 4,849
Views: 121,006
Posted By big john

When I was about your age I was climbing back to...

When I was about your age I was climbing back to the valley on Sepulveda Pass. My white Trek top tube started turning red. It was about 115 degrees and I had a bloody nose.
In our last rental when...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-24, 07:51 PM
Replies: 4,849
Views: 121,006
Posted By big john

It was said to be 33% humidity today, so not...

It was said to be 33% humidity today, so not terrible.

I think it depends on what you're used to and acclimated to. For riding, I don't get concerned until it goes above 95. In summer here 95...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-24, 07:37 PM
Replies: 4,849
Views: 121,006
Posted By big john

What's on the menu?

What's on the menu?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-24, 04:47 PM
Replies: 4,849
Views: 121,006
Posted By big john

Today is the hottest day of the year so far. It...

Today is the hottest day of the year so far. It isn't really hot, maybe 95, but we haven't had any acclimation. Just cool and cloudy then 95.
Small turnout at the club this morning and a lot of...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-24, 07:13 PM
Replies: 4,849
Views: 121,006
Posted By big john

Donovan - Catch the wind - YouTube

Donovan - Catch the wind - YouTube
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-24, 08:27 AM
Replies: 4,849
Views: 121,006
Posted By big john

I would think anyone who came to race RAAM would...

I would think anyone who came to race RAAM would know of the oppressive heat.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-24, 08:12 AM
Replies: 4,849
Views: 121,006
Posted By big john

Pretty big step down from a Sprinter.

Pretty big step down from a Sprinter.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-24, 02:21 PM
Replies: 4,849
Views: 121,006
Posted By big john

A guy used to ride with our club (he quit over...

A guy used to ride with our club (he quit over the e-bike kerfuffle) and he was also a trackie. He also volunteered at the velodrome to do maintenance, collect prizes, and mentor the juniors.
He...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-24, 10:50 AM
Replies: 4,849
Views: 121,006
Posted By big john

Supposed to be in the 90s around here this...

Supposed to be in the 90s around here this weekend, even higher where some of the club rides are going. The problem with that is it's been so cool none of us are acclimated to heat.
So I'm not sure...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-12-24, 05:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 258
Posted By big john

Good deal!

Good deal!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-24, 08:33 AM
Replies: 4,849
Views: 121,006
Posted By big john

Whoa, I hadn't heard.

Whoa, I hadn't heard.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 09:33 PM
Replies: 4,849
Views: 121,006
Posted By big john

You must remember Bruce Penhall? He was the only...

You must remember Bruce Penhall? He was the only American most have heard of, afaik.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 09:09 PM
Replies: 4,849
Views: 121,006
Posted By big john

I've only seen speedway racing on tv but it looks...

I've only seen speedway racing on tv but it looks very exciting. Sprint cars are fun because they are so wild and take a lot of skill and crazy (as mentioned).

I've been to several Supercross...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 08:57 PM
Replies: 4,849
Views: 121,006
Posted By big john

fify

fify
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 06:45 PM
Replies: 4,849
Views: 121,006
Posted By big john

I used to go to Ascot raceway and watch the...

I used to go to Ascot raceway and watch the sprint cars. There, they didn't use the big wings on the cars. They were fun to watch, sliding all over the track. And it was a cheap date.
I also went...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 05:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 977
Posted By big john

Some organized rides are put on as a for profit...

Some organized rides are put on as a for profit thing. There are several in Southern California. They tend to be expensive and have poor support.

The best ones I have done are put on by clubs and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 05:02 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 977
Posted By big john

When I've done organized rides I stop at all of...

When I've done organized rides I stop at all of the rest stops and gorge myself on the food. It's part of the fun and if I want to hammer out a bunch of miles without stopping I wouldn't pay for a...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 04:50 PM
Replies: 4,849
Views: 121,006
Posted By big john

Sitting around the leg seems fine. Only a couple...

Sitting around the leg seems fine. Only a couple thousand feet of climbing and I didn't push it. Just me and the e-Musketeers. On the return ride I went ahead and there was a young woman ahead of me....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 04:07 PM
Replies: 4,849
Views: 121,006
Posted By big john

Nothing specific. I mean I haven't looked into...

Nothing specific. I mean I haven't looked into any recommended stuff. I just stretch it and roller/massage it. I'm pretty asymmetric partly due to motorcycle injuries on the right side.
Seems to be...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 03:55 PM
Replies: 4,849
Views: 121,006
Posted By big john

No, I only do a bit of mild stretching and...

No, I only do a bit of mild stretching and haven't done weights in years. When I was a kid I lifted 10 hours per week and got pretty big. I've gone back to lifting off and on over the years. When we...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 08:32 AM
Replies: 4,849
Views: 121,006
Posted By big john

Going to the Tuesday ride start and see what...

Going to the Tuesday ride start and see what happens. Been massaging the IT band a bit. I've had issues with it but never anything like this. Time to get ready.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 07:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 248
Posted By big john

Giant has a relaxed geometry model called Defy.

Giant has a relaxed geometry model called Defy.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-24, 08:33 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 570
Posted By big john

Don't forget "This is the last hill".

Don't forget "This is the last hill".
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-24, 08:33 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 570
Posted By big john

When climbing if I have someone to chat with the...

When climbing if I have someone to chat with the climb seems easier. Even when I've done organized rides and chat with strangers I feel the same thing.
The exception is when the other person is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 08:06 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,381
Posted By big john

Clothing (not costumes) made for cycling are made...

Clothing (not costumes) made for cycling are made with a purpose in mind. Sure, you can ride around in anything you want to wear but if you're going to ride for hours or in rain or extreme heat there...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-24, 06:40 PM
Replies: 4,849
Views: 121,006
Posted By big john

TOUR DE PHARMACY Official Trailer (HD) HBO Sports...

TOUR DE PHARMACY Official Trailer (HD) HBO Sports Mockumentary - YouTube
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-24, 06:32 PM
Replies: 4,849
Views: 121,006
Posted By big john

Yeah, some of the Cavaliers had that synthetic...

Yeah, some of the Cavaliers had that synthetic cam signal. I forgot about it until I read this. A guy at work put a used engine in his daughter's Cavalier and couldn't figure out why the cam sensor...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-24, 06:28 PM
Replies: 4,849
Views: 121,006
Posted By big john

So it has a coil with 4 towers? The waste spark...

So it has a coil with 4 towers? The waste spark system. When those coils fail they do crazy stuff sometimes.

Yes, I know about the long boots on the wires that go into the center of the head. The...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-24, 06:19 PM
Replies: 4,849
Views: 121,006
Posted By big john

Tough to say without being there. Sounds like a...

Tough to say without being there. Sounds like a mechanical problem causing a vibration that is being interpreted as a misfire, but it could be something simple.

I sometimes listen to the exhaust....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-24, 05:31 PM
Replies: 4,849
Views: 121,006
Posted By big john

I think he's ok with that if it will go 2 weeks.

I think he's ok with that if it will go 2 weeks.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-24, 05:29 PM
Replies: 4,849
Views: 121,006
Posted By big john

Depends on what's actually wrong with it. If it's...

Depends on what's actually wrong with it. If it's a spark plug or wire, (does it have wires?) or a coil affecting a single cylinder it will run on 3 for some time. Even a bad injector or no injector...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-24, 02:15 PM
Replies: 4,849
Views: 121,006
Posted By big john

Haven't been on the bike since Saturday. Don't...

Haven't been on the bike since Saturday. Don't know what happened with the leg but Saturday afternoon the pain was intense. I walked to the mailbox and was wondering if I could make it back to the...
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