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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-15-24, 09:38 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,552
Posted By rsbob

Space lasers these days

Space lasers these days
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-15-24, 09:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 201
Posted By rsbob

Am trying to get into the practice of drinking 8...

Am trying to get into the practice of drinking 8 ounces before heading out. Then I carry two of the larger water bottles (bidons for the Europeans) and set a countdown timer to remind me to drink...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-24, 09:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 330
Posted By rsbob

‘Vision trumps helmet”. :popcorn

‘Vision trumps helmet”. :popcorn
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-24, 08:10 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 710
Posted By rsbob

Pure genius. Kill them with kindness and donuts.

Pure genius. Kill them with kindness and donuts.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-24, 08:07 AM
Replies: 6,585
Views: 624,190
Posted By rsbob

Took him to school. Nice ride and nice guy. ...

Took him to school. Nice ride and nice guy. Awesome climbing
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-24, 07:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 330
Posted By rsbob

One word: Photo-chromatic

One word: Photo-chromatic
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,866
Posted By rsbob

The bike shop that services my bikes has a 90%...

The bike shop that services my bikes has a 90% carbon inventory - but then they only sell high end gravel and racing bikes. So your shop and my shop may have differing opinions. But then they are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 09:33 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,866
Posted By rsbob

He better stay off Boeing Dreamliners too. A...

He better stay off Boeing Dreamliners too. A ‘fall’ from one of those would really hurt - but only for a second.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-24, 05:02 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 761
Posted By rsbob

New rims and low rolling resistance tires like...

New rims and low rolling resistance tires like the Continental Gran Prix 5000 series will make a world of difference. You may want to consult your LBS if you are unsure how wide a tire your frame...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-12-24, 04:52 PM
Replies: 27,294
Views: 3,248,311
Posted By rsbob

I have one similar by Halo. It is novel to have...

I have one similar by Halo. It is novel to have the sweat running down my temples after being channeled away from my eyes.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-12-24, 04:49 PM
Replies: 27,294
Views: 3,248,311
Posted By rsbob

Looks like the trail that parallels 90 coming out...

Looks like the trail that parallels 90 coming out of Issaquah going up to ‘beautiful’ Preston
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-24, 09:13 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 2,660
Posted By rsbob

Wholeheartedly agree with the statement. I use...

Wholeheartedly agree with the statement. I use this while cycling or driving. Predictability is your friend; however, it is never a complete guarantee - but it certainly helps.

There have been...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 10:10 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,342
Posted By rsbob

I have three drop bar bikes and a mountain bike. ...

I have three drop bar bikes and a mountain bike. The farthest I have ridden the mtb at one stretch is 50 miles, which was plenty being basically locked into two hand positions - one on the grips and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 08:39 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 2,660
Posted By rsbob

I’m feeling a certain amount of grief right now.

I’m feeling a certain amount of grief right now.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 08:33 PM
Replies: 6,585
Views: 624,190
Posted By rsbob

13 flat lazy miles with the better half. Garmin...

13 flat lazy miles with the better half. Garmin still is disapproving and says I need a day or two off. Damn computers.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 08:27 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 533
Posted By rsbob

Is that a strength or weakness?

Is that a strength or weakness?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 12:18 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 533
Posted By rsbob

On club rides that came out to my neck of the...

On club rides that came out to my neck of the woods, I had a one-up on the climbs and pacing. I usually would ride near the front, or would be in the pacelines, but on a couple of climbs of 1/2 to 1...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 533
Posted By rsbob

Oh so true. Just yesterday, had a guy I have...

Oh so true. Just yesterday, had a guy I have never seen before jump on my wheel for a couple of miles of rolling hills. On one I decided to see if I could drop him and cranked it up to 400+ watts...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 6,585
Views: 624,190
Posted By rsbob

looks more impressive than actuality. I have only...

looks more impressive than actuality. I have only ridden those roads twice, but will take the meager win. Now if I can get a KOM for age group or overall, then it will be something.

BUT, I did hit...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 08:41 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,572
Posted By rsbob

Since you are sticking to budget shorts, these...

Since you are sticking to budget shorts, these are the ones I use on my indoor trainer, X Tiger...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 08:22 PM
Replies: 6,585
Views: 624,190
Posted By rsbob

That’s the spirit - another century in the bag! ...

That’s the spirit - another century in the bag! I wonder how many intersections you crossed to get it?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 08:18 PM
Replies: 6,585
Views: 624,190
Posted By rsbob

A wee bit of climbing

Most of the climbs were punchy climbs ranging from 7-14%. No long grades - but would sure enjoy one.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 09:49 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 2,660
Posted By rsbob

I agree that a golf cart is not a pedestrian and...

I agree that a golf cart is not a pedestrian and as such is not entitled to the right of way in a crosswalk. The cars coming the opposite direction were under no obligation to stop but did because...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-24, 10:37 PM
Replies: 6,585
Views: 624,190
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: 6,585
Views: 624,190
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: 60
Views: 1,772
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: 6,592
Posted By rsbob

hilarious!!!!

hilarious!!!!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-24, 08:25 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,578
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: 32
Views: 533
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: 60
Views: 1,772
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: 214
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: 32
Views: 533
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: 6,592
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: 52
Views: 1,578
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: 77
Views: 3,342
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: 32
Views: 533
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: 32
Views: 533
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: 20
Views: 570
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: 171
Views: 5,814
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: 171
Views: 5,814
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: 102
Views: 6,084
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: 20
Views: 570
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: 6,585
Views: 624,190
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: 6,585
Views: 624,190
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: 2,651
Posted By rsbob

Got black spray paint?

Got black spray paint?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-08-24, 08:49 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 6,592
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: 37
Views: 1,118
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: 77
Views: 3,342
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: 12
Views: 453
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: 37
Views: 1,118
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...
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