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08-02-19, 10:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,810
Posted By mje

This was happening to me and I also didn't get...

This was happening to me and I also didn't get any happiness from cleaning the activities folder, so I upgraded to a 520. It makes the cynical side of me suspect planned obsolescence.
Forum: Touring
08-02-19, 10:13 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,486
Posted By mje

See also...

See also https://www.bikeforums.net/19170932-post4.html
Forum: Touring
08-02-19, 10:09 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,486
Posted By mje

Climbs rarely exceed 6%, but they go on for miles...

Climbs rarely exceed 6%, but they go on for miles and miles. The summit elevations were mentioned above. West of Vail Pass the wind is consistently from the west in the afternoon. I don't know of...
Forum: Touring
08-01-19, 04:55 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,926
Posted By mje

Excellent addition

Excellent addition
Forum: Touring
08-01-19, 04:08 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,926
Posted By mje

Sorry, I assume that since google displayed what...

Sorry, I assume that since google displayed what I intended, it would for everyone. It probably knows too much about me.
...
Forum: Touring
08-01-19, 02:28 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,926
Posted By mje

Keystone to Glenwood Springs is mostly trail, and...

Keystone to Glenwood Springs is mostly trail, and all of that paved. Where there is no trail, you would ride on the old US 6 highway that serves as the frontage road for I-70 and has very little...
Forum: Touring
11-04-18, 12:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,321
Posted By mje

[QUOTE=BobG;20647319]Thanks for update mje. My...

[QUOTE=BobG;20647319]Thanks for update mje. My trip was 35 years ago. Is Cumberland Pass still gravel? (for Tom's benefit, not mine).

Sorry, I didn't notice that portion of your route. Yes, there...
Forum: Touring
11-02-18, 01:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,321
Posted By mje

The road on the west side of Cottonwood Pass was...

The road on the west side of Cottonwood Pass was paved a couple of years ago, so gravel riding is no longer necessary. However, the road is closed for other work until about Memorial Day 2019. ...
08-08-18, 03:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 876
Posted By mje

Tour de Steamboat has about 1500ft more climbing,...

Tour de Steamboat has about 1500ft more climbing, but it is concentrated in only two climbs instead of three. It is about 40 miles longer, and has the pontential for more wind exposure. The scenery...
06-16-17, 09:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,055
Posted By mje

They've done a remarkable job keeping the trail...

They've done a remarkable job keeping the trail along 470 open. I haven't been through there in a week or two, but I'd expect it to be open.
02-10-17, 11:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,757
Posted By mje

Idaho stop stopped

http://www.denverpost.com/2017/02/07/colorado-cyclists-stop-signs-bill-dies/
04-19-16, 04:51 PM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 498,296
Posted By mje

Here are some resources: ...

Here are some resources:

https://sites.google.com/site/grandjunctionroadcyclingmaps/grand-junction-area
https://www.facebook.com/GJCycling
04-08-16, 11:04 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,767
Posted By mje

On my cable provider's listings, Sunday 1:00 -...

On my cable provider's listings, Sunday 1:00 - 4:00 pm MDT. But who knows what will happen. Maybe it will be pre-empted by a poker game or hot rod auction.
Forum: Touring
04-08-16, 10:59 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 23,961
Posted By mje

This thread is a complete failure. Of 67 posts...

This thread is a complete failure. Of 67 posts only two include pictures of 920s. And I've just made it worse.
Forum: Touring
04-08-16, 10:45 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,797
Posted By mje

rei.com -> Mens shirts, click moisture wicking...

rei.com -> Mens shirts, click moisture wicking and button front. 84 results from $24 to $100.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-16, 10:00 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,519
Posted By mje

Most of Colorado fits your high altitude...

Most of Colorado fits your high altitude definition, and you've already got several excellent suggestions for rides here. There are several week long supported tours through the state, mostly...
Forum: Touring
03-19-16, 08:26 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,024
Posted By mje

With all that color, that must be a sight to...

With all that color, that must be a sight to behold. Can you post a picture?
03-11-16, 04:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,857
Posted By mje

Here's a single data point for comparison. I...

Here's a single data point for comparison. I bought a like new, stock 2000 RT3000 with claimed 500 miles on it for $1500 four years ago.
03-11-16, 10:17 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 12,535
Posted By mje

They had been using x-ray machines before they...

They had been using x-ray machines before they developed their compact tablet tester. Clever Ways to Catch a Pro Cyclist Cheating With a Hidden Motor | WIRED...
03-08-16, 01:47 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 12,142
Posted By mje

The same here. We found a Garmin 200 on...

The same here. We found a Garmin 200 on clearance that has all the functionality she wants.
02-29-16, 06:07 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 12,625
Posted By mje

I don't if it is the actually case in Arizona or...

I don't if it is the actually case in Arizona or not, but when I was in Tucson once a few years ago, I noticed how adept some cyclists were at swiping their foot on the ground while blowing through...
02-18-16, 09:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,063
Posted By mje

Many people ride down the Platte to get to Deer...

Many people ride down the Platte to get to Deer Creek. There's always some construction somewhere along it which causes detours, but that's not much of a problem unless you are riding during rush...
02-15-16, 10:08 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,178
Posted By mje

We know a couple who have a shorter captain and...

We know a couple who have a shorter captain and taller stoker. They had a custom Comotion built for them.
Forum: Touring
02-08-16, 10:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 664
Posted By mje

Colorado Craft Brews...

Colorado Craft Brews (http://coloradocraftbrews.com)
Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-16, 03:14 PM
Replies: 3,775
Views: 131,757
Posted By mje

I'm looking forward to riding on the absolutely...

I'm looking forward to riding on the absolutely empty roads!
01-07-16, 08:48 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,739
Posted By mje

This is pretty comprehensive for non-race events...

This is pretty comprehensive for non-race events in CO 2016 Colorado Bicycle Rides and Events (http://www.kansascyclist.com/events/Colorado.html)
The site also has lists for other states bordering...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-02-16, 10:49 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,818
Posted By mje

#1...

#1 (http://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=1) is up and down Pikes Peak.

This one was awesome too:
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Forum: Road Cycling
12-31-15, 05:12 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 7,627
Posted By mje

:roflmao2: I was too terse. My goal...

:roflmao2:

I was too terse. My goal next year is half a million vertical feet. I didn't quite make that this year, 4% shy. I knew a few weeks ago that it was out of reach.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-31-15, 05:02 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 10,468
Posted By mje

Distance 8,469.4 mi Time 547h 36m ...

Distance
8,469.4 mi


Time
547h 36m


Elev Gain
480,157 ft
Forum: Road Cycling
12-31-15, 11:11 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 7,627
Posted By mje

Half a million vertical feet. This year I'm at...

Half a million vertical feet. This year I'm at 478,694 with one more ride to go.
Forum: Touring
12-23-15, 10:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 595
Posted By mje

I suggest counter-clockwise because it's...

I suggest counter-clockwise because it's preferable to ascend Cottonwood pass on the dirt side instead of descending. I don't have first hand experience with your route from Walden to Steamboat, but...
Forum: Touring
12-07-15, 05:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 891
Posted By mje

The trip back to Steamboat is scenic. There are...

The trip back to Steamboat is scenic. There are some nice vistas of ranches in the valley with the mountains in the background. You don't have to go all the way to stagecoach to get those views. ...
Forum: Touring
12-07-15, 02:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 891
Posted By mje

I don't think that stagecoach is a very...

I don't think that stagecoach is a very interesting destination. It's a big reservoir surrounded by sage brush. The main (only?) reason to go there is water sports.
11-28-15, 06:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,920
Posted By mje

There's a program called Little Britain available...

There's a program called Little Britain available from my cable provider, but it must be different. It's definitely American and when fast-forwarding through a couple episodes, I never saw a tandem.
11-26-15, 11:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,920
Posted By mje

Tandems in Movies

In the past week I saw two movies that showed a couple riding a tandem. The first was the old John Wayne & Maureen O'Hara movie The Quiet Man. The other was the more recent film Adult World. In...
10-16-15, 10:59 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,975
Posted By mje

Maybe Tandem | Kent Eriksen Cycles...

Maybe Tandem | Kent Eriksen Cycles (http://kenteriksen.com/bikes/tandem/), but I think those are one-off custom bikes, and you don't need a custom bike for geometry.
10-08-15, 09:48 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,758
Posted By mje

Cycle-Ball: Never seen skill and dexterity like...

Cycle-Ball: Never seen skill and dexterity like this before. [VIDEO] (http://www.wimp.com/cycleskill/)

Who knew?
10-01-15, 10:15 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,805
Posted By mje

I suppose as long as your stoker isn't taking...

I suppose as long as your stoker isn't taking pictures, you're not dicks. :rolleyes:
09-29-15, 01:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,512
Posted By mje

I bought our tandem while my wife was away on a...

I bought our tandem while my wife was away on a business trip. Before she left she knew I'd been looking at tandems and told me there had better not be a tandem in the garage when she returned or...
09-02-15, 11:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,075
Posted By mje

Pikes is a great ride. It is difficult and the...

Pikes is a great ride. It is difficult and the road is in excellent condition top to bottom. It costs $12 a head :(
08-30-15, 10:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,846
Posted By mje

The Squaw Pass road has a shoulder now. I don't...

The Squaw Pass road has a shoulder now. I don't recall how far up the road the extends. It is much nicer now that it has been repaved.
08-13-15, 08:09 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,654
Posted By mje

The time is here. I encountered these people...

The time is here. I encountered these people zipping up Cottonwood Pass in June:...
07-11-15, 09:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,194
Posted By mje

Breck to Como over Boreas Pass is a dirt road...

Breck to Como over Boreas Pass is a dirt road former railroad grade. It's not technical at all. I've seen people ride it on single road bikes with skinny tires, although that's not a particularly...
06-21-15, 12:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,069
Posted By mje

Maybe you can get a copy/print shop to print this...

Maybe you can get a copy/print shop to print this pdf on durable paper: http://www.liveurbandenver.com/files/119/Metro%20Denver%20Bike%20Trails%20Map.pdf
Forum: Touring
06-07-15, 10:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,068
Posted By mje

Across State Bicycle Tours » Biking Bis...

Across State Bicycle Tours » Biking Bis (http://www.bikingbis.com/across-state-bicycle-tours/)

This year will be my 5th Ride the Rockies.
06-07-15, 10:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,865
Posted By mje

Adams County to connect South Platte River Trail...

Adams County to connect South Platte River Trail to Littleton - The Denver Post (http://www.denverpost.com/adamsco/ci_26111943/adams-county-connect-south-platte-river-trail-littleton)
Forum: Touring
05-23-15, 01:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,895
Posted By mje

Maybe it only works on some browsers, but I can...

Maybe it only works on some browsers, but I can see topography in the new google maps with the Terrain link near the search bar:
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I use the earth overlay, or the satellite image in...
05-11-15, 09:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,163
Posted By mje

You have 2 route choices, US-6 & I-70 shoulder or...

You have 2 route choices, US-6 & I-70 shoulder or 74 through Bear Creek canyon. I wouldn't even consider the latter during rush hour, and the I-70 section of the former is likely to be unpleasant.
04-23-15, 09:36 AM
Replies: 1,509
Views: 666,539
Posted By mje

I love the motion blur. Photogs at events I've...

I love the motion blur. Photogs at events I've ridden always position themselves where you are riding uphill the slowest, probably to make sure they can focus (as well as get nice mountain scenery...
04-22-15, 01:26 PM
Replies: 1,509
Views: 666,539
Posted By mje

Product promotion seen in a supermarket: ...

Product promotion seen in a supermarket:

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