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03-14-24, 04:33 PM
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Posted By Wildwood

Always thankful to post this thread

Full sun, low 50*s, dry pavement. Love it.

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The...
03-08-24, 07:09 PM
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Posted By Wildwood

Always thankful to post this thread

First dry day in a couple of weeks that coupled with my schedule. Only a dozen miles, but Fri afternoon is not the friendliest on my roads, everyone in a hurry. But Sat morning is what I saved for....
02-22-24, 07:48 AM
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Posted By Wildwood

Somehow the pic with "the hills" got...

Somehow the pic with "the hills" got omitted.
02-17-24, 08:57 PM
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Posted By Wildwood

Congrats! :recum:, :speedy: insomniac? :foo: ...

Congrats! :recum:, :speedy:
insomniac? :foo:
Try gummies. :thumb:
02-17-24, 07:25 PM
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Posted By Wildwood

Always grateful to post this thread

This property always has the greenest grass.

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02-05-24, 06:24 PM
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Posted By Wildwood

Samac - what's the range on that cassette? Wow,...

Samac - what's the range on that cassette? Wow, looks big - 11X46?
02-05-24, 05:14 PM
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Posted By Wildwood

Always thankful to post this thread

A mostly sunny Feb day in Puget Sound region = everyone was out. Hiking trail parking lots past overflow, the animal rescue/petting zoo (nearby) was packed and I was out, too. 42* at 3pm when I got...
01-28-24, 07:25 PM
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Posted By Wildwood

Dang driveside photo phobia. :rolleyes:. Gets ya...

Dang driveside photo phobia. :rolleyes:. Gets ya sometimes.
12-31-23, 05:40 PM
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Posted By Wildwood

Always thankful to post this thread, esp in Winter

Happy New Years Eve
cool riding weather = 40*s, but muchly dry or damp. Tights and warmest long sleeve wool.
...
12-30-23, 04:31 PM
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Posted By Wildwood

I'm in th sticks....~17mi east of downtown...

I'm in th sticks....~17mi east of downtown Seattle.
...
12-29-23, 07:38 PM
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Posted By Wildwood

We share the road. No shoulder. ...

We share the road. No shoulder.

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About as good as...
12-29-23, 06:46 PM
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Posted By Wildwood

Thankful to post this thread

Mid-50s temps on Dec 29th? Record high for the date, I think.
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11-14-23, 07:58 PM
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Posted By Wildwood

Always grateful to ride - in nice weather

Grand Junction out to Palisade (again).
Familiarity -> Relaxation -> Pleasure, except for the 15-20 mph westerly headwinds upon return - where exposed.
...
11-11-23, 11:59 AM
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Posted By Wildwood

Toto, we’re not in Seattle anymore.

You just have to look at the sky

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Not a cloud...
07-09-23, 09:29 PM
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Posted By Wildwood

spyderjohnson - best advices = listen to the...

spyderjohnson - best advices = listen to the body’s parts, rubber side down, every ride ends with a smile. :thumb:


As for me, rode the same bike 2 days in a row. :eek:. Today with my son - a 30...
07-09-23, 08:58 AM
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Posted By Wildwood

Always thankful to post this thread

Perfect weather = cool mornings ~50*F and warm afternoons 70*s.
I love tubular tires. And other things about cycling. Undecided about Goat Yoga.
...
07-04-23, 09:41 PM
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Posted By Wildwood

Always thankful to post this thread

Been riding in nice 70s & 80s weather.
Continuing the 'ride them all' theme....
06-17-23, 07:54 PM
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Posted By Wildwood

Always thankful to post this thread

55* when I left home at 2:15pm. Full overcast. Damp from morning rain. Long sleeve wool, a lighter weave, and tights kind of day.
22mm tubulars, pumped hard, feel fast. Subsequently, I felt...
06-17-23, 03:09 PM
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Posted By Wildwood

Always thankful to post this thread

[Actually, this was yesterday's ride.]
Some rides are just as enjoyable returning as going. This one not exactly in a commuter sense of meaning.

rides small and feels fast. Maybe I see why
...
06-15-23, 02:33 AM
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Posted By Wildwood

Always thankful to post this thread

Rode an oldie today and re-learned that 52/42 is a hard crank to turn, 30 cogs out back saved me. The trip to daughter’s is always good. Today = classically sublime in lovely cool (60s) temps.
...
06-12-23, 09:32 AM
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Posted By Wildwood

Always grateful to post this thrrad

Sunset Valley Farms - sounds like an end of life community....
06-07-23, 12:11 AM
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Posted By Wildwood

Always grateful to post this thread

I love a ride with a little road, a little light gravel, cool temps, blue sky, no deadlines and a small river for company.
...
06-04-23, 02:41 PM
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Posted By Wildwood

Always thankful to post this thread

Just ridin around familiar places.
The fruit stand has been open for a couple of months now....
05-28-23, 04:45 PM
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Posted By Wildwood

Thankful to post this thread

Late morning start for a ride in the 50*s. Light winter bibs kept me warm. Wool jersey weather. The streak of dry & pleasant continues. Ride ‘em all.
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05-27-23, 06:39 PM
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Posted By Wildwood

jppe - give us a ride report. We miss 'em. or...

jppe - give us a ride report. We miss 'em. or a golf score, if you must.
05-27-23, 01:06 PM
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Posted By Wildwood

Always thankful to post this thread

Not out too early, but ahead of the crowd - so a nice ride. Cool = 58* getting home @ 11:00.
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05-15-23, 10:48 PM
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Posted By Wildwood

Looks like the grass is starting to turn. ...

Looks like the grass is starting to turn. Usually brown by Memorial Day, in my memory. Maybe not this year.
05-13-23, 07:01 PM
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Posted By Wildwood

Always thankful to post this thread

Seattle area with near record highs, after a couple of months of near record lows.
I’ll take it. And so will many other cyclists, as so many were out today.
...
05-11-23, 07:31 PM
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Posted By Wildwood

Always grateful to post this thread

Went from winter-ish to summer-ish in a week so plan on riding them all.
...
04-30-23, 09:56 AM
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Posted By Wildwood

Always thankful to post this thread

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The shadows mean there was sun!!!
03-18-23, 01:38 PM
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Posted By Wildwood

Bianchi 2021. Nice blog. ...

Bianchi 2021. Nice blog.

name,...brand,...designer,...liscensee,...

I like Bianchi, have owned a couple (only vintage).
03-18-23, 11:10 AM
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Posted By Wildwood

Hypno Toad - only viewed this thread today after...

Hypno Toad - only viewed this thread today after a while, :(.
What you did was a special accomplishment! :) Truly.
And for 50+, deserves a major 2 thumbs up! :thumb::thumb:

What is the red...
03-18-23, 09:08 AM
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Posted By Wildwood

Nothing spectacular, but warmth in PNW caught me...

Nothing spectacular, but warmth in PNW caught me wanting to ride a bunch. So I did a 20 miler, then pulled out a few more to pump tires and take three neighborhood mini-rides.
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03-06-23, 12:38 PM
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Posted By Wildwood

Sunday was chilly but hazy sunshine when I...

Sunday was chilly but hazy sunshine when I started; soon faded to full overcast and dang cold. Glad I packed the windbreaker, and leg warmers to go over knickers w/ long socks. ~35mi = longest of the...
03-04-23, 02:31 PM
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Posted By Wildwood

rsbob - both of yours shine as well. Had to go...

rsbob - both of yours shine as well.
Had to go totally modern myself, but only recently.
Spanish Orbea Gain which I have pictured a bunch (too much).
But my heart lies in the beauty of the classic...
03-04-23, 12:15 PM
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Posted By Wildwood

Formula One tubeset? If so, I've got one as well....

Formula One tubeset? If so, I've got one as well. Yours looks Trofeo if tubing matches.
...
03-02-23, 07:35 PM
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Posted By Wildwood

Got out yesterday - 42*, hazy sunshine, bit...

Got out yesterday - 42*, hazy sunshine, bit windy. Winter garb and riding the big easy beastie. Only ~12 miles, but stayed low traffic. Too many trucks on my backroads during the week.

wish it...
02-27-23, 02:32 PM
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Posted By Wildwood

Just an hour - 0 miles. But good music. ...

Just an hour - 0 miles.
But good music.
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Ride...
10-18-22, 07:11 PM
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Posted By Wildwood

I declare the ‘cancer survivor 2’ bike an on the...

I declare the ‘cancer survivor 2’ bike an on the road success.
...
10-14-22, 09:05 AM
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Posted By Wildwood

Always thankful to post this thread

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Too dry for vibrant colour - best reds...
10-09-22, 06:17 PM
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Posted By Wildwood

Always thankful to post this thread

Less smoke today, so instead of a bunch of easy shorty rides on a bunch of bikes like the last 2 days - I rode kinda long (for me). 40 miles with only quick camera stops (many). The smoke has not...
10-09-22, 11:36 AM
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Posted By Wildwood

Hypno Toad - 100+ mi on a fat-tired bike in 7...

Hypno Toad - 100+ mi on a fat-tired bike in 7 hours is awesome! :thumb:. Good finish line smile.








Oh to be 50s again. :p. Enjoying it thru you younger types.
10-09-22, 11:31 AM
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Posted By Wildwood

New bike? Pics or it didn't happen. How's...

New bike? Pics or it didn't happen.


How's the weather up North?
10-04-22, 11:52 PM
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Posted By Wildwood

Grateful to post this thread

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My 20 yo carbon hike...
10-02-22, 07:44 PM
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Posted By Wildwood

Especially thankful to post this thread

Rode a regular route. About 17mi.
Thoughts of a 65year friend just back in hospital ICU. Maybe his problem is stroke, seizure, complication from prior surgery, unknown.

Seahawks football in...
09-25-22, 04:23 PM
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Posted By Wildwood

Beauty. If the finish is nude, watch for...

Beauty.
If the finish is nude, watch for extended full sun exposure - or use an appropriate marine protectant.
Clearcoat is good.
Paint is best.

At least on carbon fiber frames '05 and before. ...
09-25-22, 04:00 PM
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Posted By Wildwood

Always grateful to post this thread

Third attempt to post - only me ? Mobile app to upload from phone.
Crap
just the pics this time
if it works...
09-21-22, 10:48 PM
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Posted By Wildwood

Always thankful to post this thread

Another nice day,

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26mm tires (tho I have not...
09-17-22, 04:57 PM
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Posted By Wildwood

Second on don compton and the Autumn weather....

Second on don compton and the Autumn weather. Great to ride and always grateful to post this thread.
...
09-14-22, 09:08 PM
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Posted By Wildwood

Just cruisin around on a 2nd check ride. I never...

Just cruisin around on a 2nd check ride. I never get it 100% trusty on one check ride. About 20 miles is not bad for me on a weekday dealing with 'traffic and no shoulders' ride.
But a couple of...
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