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Forum: Commuting
07-15-24, 04:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 993
Posted By RidingMatthew

So stinking hot

It is so stinking hot! I want to commute but I am concerned with the heat. My body is older and I am not sure how I will do with riding in temperatures as they. Is this just an excuse for not riding...
Forum: Commuting
07-07-24, 09:37 AM
Replies: 1,789
Views: 378,087
Posted By RidingMatthew

Found a bullet minutes the shell and gunpowder....

Found a bullet minutes the shell and gunpowder. Still bullet shaped
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-07-24, 09:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,813
Posted By RidingMatthew

I did not read to the end my Cervélo road bike is...

I did not read to the end my Cervélo road bike is smaller than what I would ride on gravel or different bike. The geometry is different.

if you already picked one good stuff and ride on.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-07-24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,727
Posted By RidingMatthew

32 if you have room

I would go 32 if you can fit them.
Forum: Commuting
06-25-24, 06:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,556
Posted By RidingMatthew

It is Bribery!

It is bribery! They buy us food to make us not think they are going to cut us all lose. They are going to move or displace us all in the next few years. They want us all to work in another city one...
Forum: Commuting
06-25-24, 06:25 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,732
Posted By RidingMatthew

yikes that is too close for comfort!

yikes that is too close for comfort!
Forum: Commuting
06-25-24, 05:54 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 15,863
Posted By RidingMatthew

debating riding tomorrow even though it is...

debating riding tomorrow even though it is supposed to be 97F
Forum: Commuting
06-25-24, 05:51 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 15,863
Posted By RidingMatthew

Darth Lefty you can do it!

Darth Lefty you can do it!
Forum: Commuting
06-21-24, 08:38 PM
Replies: 1,789
Views: 378,087
Posted By RidingMatthew

I saw a toy skull on the ground thursday. I kept...

I saw a toy skull on the ground thursday. I kept riding.
Forum: Commuting
06-21-24, 08:11 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 15,863
Posted By RidingMatthew

So far this month I have ridden 3 times.:( (less...

So far this month I have ridden 3 times.:( (less than I would like) but still 104 miles. I hope to get some more riding done next week. I want to ride more than May 154. I am back at the same...
Forum: Commuting
06-21-24, 07:59 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,443
Posted By RidingMatthew

I dont usually leave my bike anywhere out of site...

I dont usually leave my bike anywhere out of site downtown. If I am hanging with some friends I will bring a U lock that could be picked easily but it would slow someone down. I like to keep my bike...
Forum: Commuting
06-21-24, 07:55 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,732
Posted By RidingMatthew

I usually use the radar on my weather apps to see...

I usually use the radar on my weather apps to see when the storm is supposed to be coming by. I tend to ride home west to east. I have raced storms home before. It is amazing how motivating a storm...
Forum: Commuting
06-21-24, 07:46 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,556
Posted By RidingMatthew

nothing creative here

how many calories do you eat at this time? how does that work?


I have a small lunch box that fits in the bottom of my pannier. In my case I always put it in the right side ;)

I don't bring...
Forum: Commuting
12-08-23, 01:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 836
Posted By RidingMatthew

Well I found a picture from 2016 and I rode 6535...

Well I found a picture from 2016 and I rode 6535 miles (or there abouts) for the year and (somewhere in there) 5135 of them were commuting. but that was a long time ago and different situation. i...
Forum: Commuting
12-06-23, 08:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 836
Posted By RidingMatthew

I guess I should also say that my commute is...

I guess I should also say that my commute is 10-11 miles one way. It takes some time to get to and from home.

I drove today because work load is heavy and was hoping to get into work early. I did...
Forum: Commuting
12-04-23, 07:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 836
Posted By RidingMatthew

Thanks Korina i needed to be reminded of the...

Thanks Korina i needed to be reminded of the beauty of riding to work. I rode a shorter route today. 16 miles. It was not bad once I got on the bike and started riding. I knew this but I debated...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-03-23, 11:24 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,763
Posted By RidingMatthew

Earned it

I earned the badge on my way to my Eagle Scout rank. I rode on a mountain bike from Walmart for the 25 mile rides. My dad said he would join me on the 50. The bearings fell out of my mountain bike’s...
Forum: Commuting
12-03-23, 11:12 AM
Replies: 15,727
Views: 12,624,442
Posted By RidingMatthew

I like the small bikes

I like the small wheeled bikes.
they look fun
Forum: Commuting
12-03-23, 11:09 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,822
Posted By RidingMatthew

In my cubicle

I have a metal garden rod under my desk. I run a fan on them and microfiber towel most of the day.
no one has said they smell anything. I wear the same clothes to and from work. Bib shorts and...
Forum: Commuting
12-03-23, 10:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 836
Posted By RidingMatthew

Motivation

Man I need some motivation to ride.

I really can only commute on two days a week because of my work schedule Plus these two days are not back to back so I am switching bags around which is a pain....
Forum: Commuting
12-03-23, 10:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 860
Posted By RidingMatthew

Indoors

I bring my bike indoors at work in the parking deck under the building that is where the bike rack is. I bring my bike in my garage when home.

I take my lights and Garmin off the bike while at...
Forum: Commuting
10-30-23, 08:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 725
Posted By RidingMatthew

No fuzzy ball just a white bike helmet. I saw...

No fuzzy ball just a white bike helmet.
I saw a deer as well this morning. It must have crossed the road right after a car went the other direction. They do blend in well.
Forum: Commuting
10-30-23, 07:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 725
Posted By RidingMatthew

New experience today

Good morning this morning I was commuting to work and an OWL swooped at my head. I have commuted quite a bit and this was a first. He was eye level and coming straight at me. I actually ducked.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-26-23, 07:50 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 7,121
Posted By RidingMatthew

i am in the wrong line of work. :(

i am in the wrong line of work. :(
Forum: Commuting
10-26-23, 07:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,346
Posted By RidingMatthew

decided to take the bike into the shop yesterday....

decided to take the bike into the shop yesterday. Driving to work anyway since I have kid dropoff duty plus working extra at work. I figured it was good timing before winter. I will be getting my...
Forum: Commuting
10-26-23, 07:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,398
Posted By RidingMatthew

That is sad to hear.

That is sad to hear.
Forum: Commuting
10-24-23, 06:57 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,327
Posted By RidingMatthew

I like riding at dawn/ dusk but I am also riding...

I like riding at dawn/ dusk but I am also riding away from the sun so the people coming up behind me are not staring into the sun. either direction. What I find mind boggling is the people going the...
Forum: Commuting
10-24-23, 06:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,048
Posted By RidingMatthew

Lights, fenders, waterproof panniers all are very...

Lights, fenders, waterproof panniers all are very important. imho
Forum: Commuting
10-24-23, 06:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 866
Posted By RidingMatthew

greenway for me as well

I ride greenway on my commute but it is paved on the part I ride. I sometimes do enjoy adding a 3/4 lap of the lake and that is in gravel!
Forum: Commuting
10-24-23, 06:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,964
Posted By RidingMatthew

Congrats that is quite an accomplishment.

Congrats that is quite an accomplishment.
Forum: Commuting
10-23-23, 08:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,346
Posted By RidingMatthew

I saw 32F this morning. I think I could have...

I saw 32F this morning. I think I could have switch up the tights and been a bit warmer. I still got 20.8 miles on the way in.
Forum: Commuting
10-21-23, 07:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,012
Posted By RidingMatthew

Glad you have a fridge at work but not sure how...

Glad you have a fridge at work but not sure how this shows how serious you are as a bike commuter. :foo:
Forum: Commuting
10-21-23, 07:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,346
Posted By RidingMatthew

First chilly dark fall commute in 3 years

This week was my first cold and dark fall commute. I like being able to commute to the job I had back in 2021 but the job has changed and a lot of stressors are present.

just wanted to share my...
Forum: Commuting
10-19-23, 07:51 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,225
Posted By RidingMatthew

i have many different levels of gloves. thin ones...

i have many different levels of gloves. thin ones for in the 50's i have ridden this week with softshell pearl izumi and they have worked. I have thin that I put under aerotech wind proof gloves. I...
Forum: Commuting
09-25-23, 07:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 900
Posted By RidingMatthew

I had a cannondale Super V700 mountain bike and...

I had a cannondale Super V700 mountain bike and it cost me a little under $1,000 if I remember correctly. Granted it was a full suspension mountain bike :)
Forum: Commuting
09-23-23, 11:19 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,773
Posted By RidingMatthew

I change clothes because I ride 11+ miles one...

I change clothes because I ride 11+ miles one way. Usually ride more.

Plus I live in the south and there is no way I would ride in a polo and khakis to work too humid and I sweat too much.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-18-23, 06:58 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,635
Posted By RidingMatthew

ihave two pair of black bibs in rotation. They...

ihave two pair of black bibs in rotation. They are good price. I bought the nicer ones ~$70
Forum: Commuting
06-18-23, 06:46 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 14,730
Posted By RidingMatthew

I had a flat bar on one of my earlier commuters. ...

I had a flat bar on one of my earlier commuters. I traded that bike and went to a drop bar cyclocross bike then upgraded that to my Salsa Journeyman. I love that bike. The hoods are good for most of...
Forum: Commuting
06-18-23, 06:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,449
Posted By RidingMatthew

seems like an interesting idea. I wonder if her...

seems like an interesting idea. I wonder if her kid zipped in the tent feels different from the kids who riding in the rain on their bike?
Forum: Commuting
05-05-23, 01:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,526
Posted By RidingMatthew

You can do it! I commuted for the first time in a...

You can do it! I commuted for the first time in a year an 8 months if you dont count the "commutes" while working from home during the Covid years. It felt so good to be on the bike. I am slower than...
Forum: Commuting
05-05-23, 01:37 PM
Replies: 279
Views: 21,834
Posted By RidingMatthew

Hello long lost friends

Hello there long lost commuting friends!

I used to commute year round in North Carolina from 2011-2021. I left my job of almost 11 years to teach middle school social studies in July 2021 and I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-22, 07:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 626
Posted By RidingMatthew

Depends

Depends on if you are doing loaded touring or not. I have enjoyed having 2x on my salsa journeyman (carbon fork, aluminum frame, 650b wheels) especially touring. I would say that carbon fiber would...
Forum: Commuting
06-05-22, 06:51 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 85,425
Posted By RidingMatthew

To clarify

neck warmer or fabric tube
BUff is the brand name. https://www.buffusa.com/shop-buff/multifunctional-neckwear-category.html

The hat I wore the most was the planetX skull cap with wind proof...
Forum: Commuting
06-03-22, 06:59 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,874
Posted By RidingMatthew

haha that would work for after dark commuting!

haha that would work for after dark commuting!
Forum: Commuting
06-03-22, 06:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,410
Posted By RidingMatthew

I have 2018 Journeyman 650b It has been a great...

I have 2018 Journeyman 650b It has been a great commuter/ do it all bike. I have it set up with fenders and rack. I have wondered about putting the MTB tires back on it and taking the rack/ fenders...
Forum: Commuting
06-03-22, 06:53 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,688
Posted By RidingMatthew

When I commuted regularly, Pre Covid shutdown and...

When I commuted regularly, Pre Covid shutdown and pre job change last August. I rode year round. I have ridden as warm as 100F 80+% humidity and as low as 13F. Both rides were fine.

I still miss...
Forum: Commuting
06-03-22, 06:45 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 85,425
Posted By RidingMatthew

Buff plus hat!

I found that when I switched to a buff and hat, it was easier to ride without my glasses fogging up. The balaclava just put my breath straight up to my prescription glasses. No Bueno!
I would ride...
Forum: Commuting
06-03-22, 06:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,480
Posted By RidingMatthew

miss commuting myself.

I have ridden my old commute on a Sunday and some holidays.

When my road bike was on the trainer I would take the commuting bike out if the weather was nice during the winter.
Forum: Commuting
06-03-22, 06:32 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,212
Posted By RidingMatthew

my $.02

My plan was to hang them on hangers in my cubicle. I had stand up desk section put some more desk around me. I would hang them under the non stand up section part. I would run second fan that would...
Forum: Commuting
06-03-22, 06:22 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,234
Posted By RidingMatthew

I used to commute in the rain. If it happened, it...

I used to commute in the rain. If it happened, it happened. In cool weather, I found that if I put on my waterproof socks and raincoat I would be fine for close to 9 miles. (thank goodness for...
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