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Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-12, 09:42 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 751
Posted By Da Sherm

While technically not the weekend any more, I...

While technically not the weekend any more, I still had the day off. I took the time to bike some clothes into work for the week and find another (longer) route home for future commutes.

Yesterday...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-12, 02:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 520
Posted By Da Sherm

I've been watching them on Eurosport2 over here...

I've been watching them on Eurosport2 over here and I can tell you they look no better on TV. It has to be that they're using really ****ty cameras. Or somewhere along the line they decided to bump...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-12, 09:25 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,653
Posted By Da Sherm

Tour de France, Paris Roubaix, Tour de Flanders....

Tour de France, Paris Roubaix, Tour de Flanders. Although this is my first full cycling season in Belgium, I am hoping to hit them all up this year.






<------Stationed in Belgium
Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-12, 07:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 664
Posted By Da Sherm

For those of you not in the know: Cycling...

For those of you not in the know:

Cycling Rules (http://www.velominati.com/blog/the-rules/)

Rule #9 / If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.

Fair-weather...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-03-12, 12:51 PM
Replies: 2,239
Views: 565,573
Posted By Da Sherm

I don't know if this is black enough. I just...

I don't know if this is black enough. I just replaced the Hutchison Atom red tires with Continental GP 4000s. Also replaced the dirty red/black bar tape with new white tape. After a saddle upgrade I...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-12, 11:15 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,546
Posted By Da Sherm

Never mind on that bike, I feel like that on my...

Never mind on that bike, I feel like that on my current bike. To include the .2 gallon fuel tank
Forum: Road Cycling
01-26-12, 03:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 641
Posted By Da Sherm

There's a Performance Bicycle store in Roseville...

There's a Performance Bicycle store in Roseville that has a huge selection as well as R.E.I. on Galleria Blvd
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-12, 01:12 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,338
Posted By Da Sherm

I love this bike #jealous

I love this bike

#jealous
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-12, 10:44 AM
Replies: 942
Views: 192,099
Posted By Da Sherm

Here is my first ride video. I used Dashware for...

Here is my first ride video. I used Dashware for the gauges and Windows Live Movie maker to "shorten" the ride to fit in 15 minutes. I used a ContourHD mounted on the left side of my fork. For some...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-22-12, 06:26 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 162,832
Posted By Da Sherm

PM'd you both!

PM'd you both!
Forum: Road Cycling
01-22-12, 05:42 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,854
Posted By Da Sherm

I would agree with the ride harder if you can't...

I would agree with the ride harder if you can't ride any longer. In 30 minutes I'm guessing you're getting about 7-10 miles in? I bet you start riding harder you can get yourself a little further, or...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-18-12, 02:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 817
Posted By Da Sherm

I don't know about white on this bike. The black...

I don't know about white on this bike. The black tape/seat on Yaniels bike looks pretty sweet.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-16-12, 06:10 AM
Replies: 266
Views: 162,832
Posted By Da Sherm

It all depends on your AFSC, aka MOS, or Rating....

It all depends on your AFSC, aka MOS, or Rating. There are some jobs where you can only be stationed at all of 6 bases, then there's some jobs where you can go just about anywhere in the world.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-15-12, 03:50 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,546
Posted By Da Sherm

"bridges" or "britches"?

"bridges" or "britches"?
Forum: Road Cycling
01-15-12, 02:56 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 6,486
Posted By Da Sherm

What is your pedal of choice?

Ok, I have seen the saddle thread about how many people ride on each of the different saddles and a running total is kept. I would like to see something similar here.

I currently use Look Keo's,...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-14-12, 04:25 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,822
Posted By Da Sherm

I do it mostly because it's easier to clean after...

I do it mostly because it's easier to clean after a ride. Bugs, road grim, dirt etc and sweaty hair don't mix well. It's much easier when the shower water washes most of it away.



Then this guy...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-13-12, 11:51 AM
Replies: 266
Views: 162,832
Posted By Da Sherm

Thought I should drop a line in here. I've just...

Thought I should drop a line in here. I've just hit my 6 year anniversary serving in the USAF. I was stationed in Florida for 4 years where I did 3 tours of Iraq (10 months total). I volunteered for...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-08-11, 06:49 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,067
Posted By Da Sherm

After a few months of starting leg shaving I...

After a few months of starting leg shaving I still get red bumps, I feel your pain young grasshopper. My legs looked like that at first. Over time though, your skin "gets used to it"
Forum: Road Cycling
11-08-11, 06:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 742
Posted By Da Sherm

My vote goes to the Garmin 305. You can use it...

My vote goes to the Garmin 305. You can use it for more than just cycling, and is well under your $200 limit, you can even get the cadence sensor and bike mount and still be under $200. The Garmin...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-11, 04:30 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,003
Posted By Da Sherm

Did someone say Ridley? My '11 Orion with Mavic...

Did someone say Ridley? My '11 Orion with Mavic Cosmic Carbone SL wheels and Hutchison Atom tires:

This is how I bought it. Upgrading the bar tape will be in order and when these tires are shot I...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-11, 04:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,155
Posted By Da Sherm

I too have the Flak Jackets, and also upgraded...

I too have the Flak Jackets, and also upgraded from nothing. The redness in my eyes subsided significantly going from no glasses to at least having something in the way. I still got red eyes for the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-11, 02:49 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,933
Posted By Da Sherm

Mine was almost the same, I was going around a...

Mine was almost the same, I was going around a roundabout and I didn't know if the car had seen me so I slowed down, slowed a little too much and lost my balance, right in front of a nice young...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-11, 03:49 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 9,010
Posted By Da Sherm

Slow pitch softball is my forte. Kinda impossible...

Slow pitch softball is my forte. Kinda impossible to carry my bat bag to the games though so I drive my car.



I wish I was joking, I heard that from some Americans stationed here. I took it...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-11, 05:20 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 9,010
Posted By Da Sherm

I've heard that Belgians are taught in school how...

I've heard that Belgians are taught in school how to build houses and that a lot of Belgians build their own house. Any truth to that?

As for myself, I thoroughly enjoy video games and my home...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-11, 05:15 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,727
Posted By Da Sherm

It's stories like these that make me want to get...

It's stories like these that make me want to get a rear and front mounted camera to record my rides, just because you never know.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-11, 05:13 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,233
Posted By Da Sherm

I'm 25, 6' 3" and 180 lbs. My Garmin typically...

I'm 25, 6' 3" and 180 lbs. My Garmin typically puts my short rides in the 170's. When I run and push towards the end I can typically end up in the low to mid 190's. If I start off too fast cycling -...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-11, 04:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,483
Posted By Da Sherm

Some say it's a cult of fanatics that do nothing...

Some say it's a cult of fanatics that do nothing but talk about cross-fit and brag about their numbers. I for one, will not drink that kool aid.

As for myself, I know a few cross-fitters. I would...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-11, 03:28 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,790
Posted By Da Sherm

There's a button ...

There's a button (http://www.nooooooooooooooo.com/)which is much more fun than watching the video
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-11, 07:54 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,100
Posted By Da Sherm

This. I find a hot shower after a ride just...

This.

I find a hot shower after a ride just heats me up way too much and the cool water feels good. Doubt I could withstand sitting in ice water though.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-11, 07:46 AM
Replies: 2,482
Views: 101,121
Posted By Da Sherm

Think the peloton will catch em? I'm guessing yes

Think the peloton will catch em? I'm guessing yes
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-11, 07:27 AM
Replies: 2,482
Views: 101,121
Posted By Da Sherm

A recipe for sucess

A recipe for sucess
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-11, 07:17 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,102
Posted By Da Sherm

I'm sure they could find an older used bike to...

I'm sure they could find an older used bike to get them started for that price or maybe tell them to save up if they want a better bike. Tell them cycling isn't exactly a cheap sport/activity if you...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-11, 07:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 460
Posted By Da Sherm

When I started I too pushed too hard and didn't...

When I started I too pushed too hard and didn't spin enough. About 2-3 months later I am able to keep a 92-96 cadence pretty easily and it feels right for me. After getting a cycling computer you can...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-11, 06:51 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 12,600
Posted By Da Sherm

Birds. They sit in right next to the bike...

Birds. They sit in right next to the bike paths/roads if not in the path and then fly at the last possible second, sometimes not in the right direction. It's fine in a car, because you're moving a...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-11, 07:55 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 6,346
Posted By Da Sherm

You wouldn't gain performance necessarily....

You wouldn't gain performance necessarily. Someone could go get liposuction and lose 20+ pounds, doesn't make them any more fit than before.

It's also much easier on the wallet to buy a 20-25lb...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-11, 07:35 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 904
Posted By Da Sherm

this +1 You could even save yourself some $$...

this +1

You could even save yourself some $$ by getting shorts instead of bibs, and just use athletic, breathable shirts instead of jerseys to start. Gloves are well worth it as is the blinky. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-11, 05:00 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 6,385
Posted By Da Sherm

I thank the USAF for giving me my current...

I thank the USAF for giving me my current employment, and also credit them for some OCDness like organizing my clothes via color






You should actually weigh yourself after a shower to get...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-11, 09:09 AM
Replies: 2,482
Views: 101,121
Posted By Da Sherm

There are far too many racers to be going down...

There are far too many racers to be going down small city streets. The team cars can hardly squeeze by
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-11, 08:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,546
Posted By Da Sherm

Why were you raising your saddle in the first...

Why were you raising your saddle in the first place?

My guess would be that your hamstring is still recovering from the previous aggravation. Leave your saddle be for now, lowering it won't...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-11, 08:51 AM
Replies: 2,482
Views: 101,121
Posted By Da Sherm

There we go, now we have some breakaway action...

There we go, now we have some breakaway action closer to the end
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-11, 08:49 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,132
Posted By Da Sherm

The OP should set up surveillance on the bike to...

The OP should set up surveillance on the bike to determine if it was indeed cats. If this is the case, NYPD is on the way wrong path in their intense bike thief hunt.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-11, 08:24 AM
Replies: 2,482
Views: 101,121
Posted By Da Sherm

A little from column A a little from column B

A little from column A a little from column B
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-11, 07:52 AM
Replies: 2,482
Views: 101,121
Posted By Da Sherm

It's much easier to be a part of that group of...

It's much easier to be a part of that group of riders on a motorcycle than actually training for the TdF
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-11, 07:50 AM
Replies: 2,482
Views: 101,121
Posted By Da Sherm

Being with others most certainly helps. That...

Being with others most certainly helps. That being said, I don't get how these break away groups don't fare better than they do. The peloton will almost always catch them it seems. Almost like they...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-11, 07:35 AM
Replies: 2,482
Views: 101,121
Posted By Da Sherm

And throws his Specialized to the ground. I wish...

And throws his Specialized to the ground. I wish I could afford to do that with my bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-11, 04:41 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,997
Posted By Da Sherm

I found a few XL's left for my 6' 3" self. Thanks...

I found a few XL's left for my 6' 3" self. Thanks for the link! They even appeared to ship to APO, at least in the sense that my shipping address didn't get rejected
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-11, 07:33 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 849
Posted By Da Sherm

What will really grind your gears is trying to...

What will really grind your gears is trying to figure out where you ran that over to get it stuck in the first place. Glad you found the culprit of your leak
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-11, 07:00 AM
Replies: 2,482
Views: 101,121
Posted By Da Sherm

This kinda caught my eye as hilarious: ...

This kinda caught my eye as hilarious:

Translated the words say:

Tour 2011
Swidden farmers

The beef...The balance
...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-11, 04:18 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,099
Posted By Da Sherm

Depends on where in Belgium you ride. I hear that...

Depends on where in Belgium you ride. I hear that the Flemish part of Belgium (where I am) is way more bike friendly than the Brussels/Walloon part of Belgium. I have another website I use to plan my...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-11, 01:07 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,312
Posted By Da Sherm

Keep working at it. I too started off small, just...

Keep working at it. I too started off small, just riding to and from work was a challenge.

My longest ride to date is 58.2 miles. I would like to do a century sometime in the next 30 days, we'll...
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