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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-01-24, 01:10 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 14,866
Posted By A350driver

As an airplane guy I loved the Champ and Luscombe...

As an airplane guy I loved the Champ and Luscombe pictures KG, and the VOR was funny too!

Here’s one of our group road rides, I’m #8, wait for it….
...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-01-24, 10:21 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,402,056
Posted By A350driver

Santa brought me a new Madone! ...

Santa brought me a new Madone!


https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_5011_a8bc0907cc3fffa1db4d3648167d2e573b8310e7.jpeg
Giddy Up!
Forum: Southeast Regional Rides and Events
10-17-23, 05:26 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,396
Posted By A350driver

There’s a Gulf Coast Bike Trek event coming on...

There’s a Gulf Coast Bike Trek event coming on Saturday, October 21, 2023, in St. Pete with rides of 62, 40 and 10 miles.

https://action.lung.org/site/TR?fr_id=24958&pg=entry
Forum: Road Cycling
10-17-23, 05:19 AM
Replies: 3,260
Views: 635,583
Posted By A350driver

The best part of those pictures is the total lack...

The best part of those pictures is the total lack of cars and trucks on those roads!
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-23, 03:15 PM
Replies: 3,260
Views: 635,583
Posted By A350driver

Check out how many long, straight roads there are...

Check out how many long, straight roads there are around here, and mostly flat.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-23, 03:06 PM
Replies: 3,260
Views: 635,583
Posted By A350driver

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Lots of long, straight, flat roads here in central Florida! At least they never...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-23, 03:24 PM
Replies: 3,260
Views: 635,583
Posted By A350driver

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Oh Deer!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-02-23, 12:57 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 11,197
Posted By A350driver

Well that number is from 2010, before the huge...

Well that number is from 2010, before the huge increases in micro-breweries around the world…oh, plus inflationary drinking pressures!
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-20-23, 10:48 PM
Replies: 1,384
Views: 525,698
Posted By A350driver

It was a cold day in central Florida! It was 45...

It was a cold day in central Florida! It was 45 when started riding at 10am. We usually start at 7:30 but it was 32 then so we delayed until 10.

...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-19-23, 08:57 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,778
Posted By A350driver

The Secret Race, by Tyler Hamilton. It’s...

The Secret Race, by Tyler Hamilton.

It’s the inside story on how Lance and his team was able to get away with doping for so long.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-19-23, 07:37 AM
Replies: 223
Views: 11,197
Posted By A350driver

What I like is the micro brew boom in the last 20...

What I like is the micro brew boom in the last 20 years with all the great tasting, high alcohol IPAs! Back 45 years ago when I was in college my choices were Budweiser or Schlitz! No wonder we...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-18-23, 10:46 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 11,197
Posted By A350driver

The only reason I started riding 40 years ago was...

The only reason I started riding 40 years ago was to burn off the beer calories I was accumulating in college!

We're still burning them off today!

...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-18-23, 08:10 PM
Replies: 6,218
Views: 558,876
Posted By A350driver

That’s what we all said!

That’s what we all said!
Forum: Road Cycling
01-18-23, 07:38 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,796
Posted By A350driver

After poking around on the Ride with GPS app I...

After poking around on the Ride with GPS app I finally found where it show miles by month and year.

2022 miles were 6,230, and feet climbed: 109,957.

2021 was a little better, 7,497 miles and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-18-23, 07:16 PM
Replies: 6,218
Views: 558,876
Posted By A350driver

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88 miles at 20 mph average.

It was a Birthday ride...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-15-23, 08:09 AM
Replies: 663
Views: 23,070
Posted By A350driver

Neither…. I prefer my Garmin Vivoactive 4,...

Neither….
I prefer my Garmin Vivoactive 4, always accurate to the second, providing lots of great info and much less $$ than the Rolex.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-14-23, 06:55 PM
Replies: 663
Views: 23,070
Posted By A350driver

True, true, and I can understand and appreciate...

True, true, and I can understand and appreciate that.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-14-23, 03:32 PM
Replies: 663
Views: 23,070
Posted By A350driver

What I find hilarious is the guy who will pay...

What I find hilarious is the guy who will pay $14k for a 16lb bike but he’s 30 pounds overweight!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-14-23, 12:03 PM
Replies: 663
Views: 23,070
Posted By A350driver

The Global Cycling Network boys have put out some...

The Global Cycling Network boys have put out some great You Tube videos comparing cheap bikes to expensive bikes, check them out.

https://youtu.be/bIywCGuN4Cg
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-10-23, 01:23 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 18,047
Posted By A350driver

I’ve got a 1985 Bianchi Limited I bought new in...

I’ve got a 1985 Bianchi Limited I bought new in ‘85, still ride it occasionally.

...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-22, 06:08 PM
Replies: 6,218
Views: 558,876
Posted By A350driver

63 hot humid miles around Lake Istapoga, FL. ...

63 hot humid miles around Lake Istapoga, FL.
73 at the 7:30am start, 93 degrees at the 11am finish, oh, but it’s a wet heat! 70% humidity.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-22, 04:00 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 7,386
Posted By A350driver

And that’s why the professional riders all ride...

And that’s why the professional riders all ride their road bikes in a time trial, right?

Oh wait….they all ride TT bikes because of the better aerodynamics.

I can easily go 22 and have...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-03-22, 04:43 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 654
Posted By A350driver

I hate bibs for two reasons; the bathroom breaks...

I hate bibs for two reasons; the bathroom breaks and the straps over my shoulders. I’ve never had a problem with regular shorts not staying up, but the bibs are a pain in the neck to put on, take...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-22, 12:55 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 7,386
Posted By A350driver

I think I was about to round a tight left turn...

I think I was about to round a tight left turn where the photographer was standing when that picture was taken so I wasn’t as tucked in as usual. My point is, the TT bike itself is much more...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-22, 05:40 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 7,386
Posted By A350driver

I’m usually at least 2mph faster on my time trial...

I’m usually at least 2mph faster on my time trial bike than on my road bike even though my road bike is 3lbs lighter at 17lb vs 20lbs for my TT bike, riding the same routes. It’s the much better...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-22, 03:33 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,056
Posted By A350driver

I find I usually go faster and further with a...

I find I usually go faster and further with a group as we take turns pulling, as long as the faster guys/girls show up! Peer pressure is a wonderful motivator and resting in the draft is nice after...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-22, 09:08 AM
Replies: 6,218
Views: 558,876
Posted By A350driver

46 hot and humid miles this morning, only 4 of us...

46 hot and humid miles this morning, only 4 of us showed up but at least there was almost no traffic, that’s why I love riding Sunday mornings!

https://strava.app.link/G5mY9DeONqb
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-22, 04:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,178
Posted By A350driver

I never assume they are even looking at the road,...

I never assume they are even looking at the road, let alone a lone bike rider! I watch the eyes of oncoming drivers when I’m riding the back roads out in the sticks where there’s not much traffic...
Forum: Southeast
06-11-22, 01:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 877
Posted By A350driver

Punta Gorda, FL ride July 9+10

Here’s a ride if you’re not too far from Punta Gorda:

https://caamevents.com/event/wheels-and-wings/
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-22, 07:59 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,371
Posted By A350driver

My little town puts on a triathlon every year, I...

My little town puts on a triathlon every year, I usually participate as a relay team with two of my kids, one is a swimmer, the other a runner, I just do the bike part. It’s not cheap, I think last...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-22, 06:20 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,971
Posted By A350driver

Dude, you got a tattoo! ...

Dude, you got a tattoo!

https://youtu.be/BMuGjeoS3qI
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-08-22, 04:06 AM
Replies: 391
Views: 15,113
Posted By A350driver

Nice! I was up there the last two summers staying...

Nice! I was up there the last two summers staying in a cottage on Lake Willoughby, beautiful area!

...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-22, 01:57 PM
Replies: 1,390
Views: 68,138
Posted By A350driver

Pretty sure Team Sky found a use for Li-ion...

Pretty sure Team Sky found a use for Li-ion batteries on their TDF bikes!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-22, 01:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 756
Posted By A350driver

Looks like two Boobs racing!

Looks like two Boobs racing!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-22, 01:14 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,017
Posted By A350driver

I had thought it was in PA but turns out it’s in...

I had thought it was in PA but turns out it’s in Leadville, CO. Here’s a link to the article;

https://www.bicycling.com/news/a20035059/floyd-landis-launches-cannabis-company/
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-22, 12:54 PM
Replies: 6,218
Views: 558,876
Posted By A350driver

Recovered from COVID so I figured I’d better get...

Recovered from COVID so I figured I’d better get my ass back on the bike this morning, did 47 miles, felt good, no coughing!

https://strava.app.link/BoXXKjK6Dqb
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-22, 12:20 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,356
Posted By A350driver

Sounds like your speed wobble was caused by...

Sounds like your speed wobble was caused by aerodynamics, since there was a bus going by, he was pushing a lot of air in your direction. And the wobble stopped after the bus went by so….yeah. The...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-22, 12:13 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,017
Posted By A350driver

Are you going to visit Floyd Landis at his weed...

Are you going to visit Floyd Landis at his weed farm?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-22, 12:05 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,904
Posted By A350driver

Since you usually ride alone, be aware of hand...

Since you usually ride alone, be aware of hand signals by riders ahead of you, usually pointing to obstacles in the road such as potholes or sticks, etc. Also you will hear riders behind you yelling...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-22, 09:57 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,432
Posted By A350driver

Ahh Fernando! “It is better to look good, than...

Ahh Fernando! “It is better to look good, than to actually be good!”
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-22, 08:07 AM
Replies: 6,218
Views: 558,876
Posted By A350driver

Been off the bike since Wednesday morning’s 47...

Been off the bike since Wednesday morning’s 47 miler, and now I got the COVID!

I’m double vaxed (Moderna) and 1 booster but I’ve been sick with something since waking up with a sore throat before...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-22, 02:51 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 4,759
Posted By A350driver

There’s probably a lot of good electrolytes in...

There’s probably a lot of good electrolytes in the pool, from all the kid’s pee!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-22, 06:01 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 11,694
Posted By A350driver

Now if I could just get a good light set of wings...

Now if I could just get a good light set of wings for my bike I could really fly on those downhills!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-22, 05:56 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,029
Posted By A350driver

Here you go; https://youtu.be/jvvXrlAUUfU

Here you go;

https://youtu.be/jvvXrlAUUfU
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-22, 05:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 655
Posted By A350driver

I ordered a Trek Roscoe 8 MTB in October of 2020,...

I ordered a Trek Roscoe 8 MTB in October of 2020, it just came in last week!

Supply chain issues suck and most of our bike stuff comes from China so….hurry up and wait!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-22, 09:55 PM
Replies: 6,218
Views: 558,876
Posted By A350driver

47 miles into a 50 mile ride, then double flatted...

47 miles into a 50 mile ride, then double flatted in the last 3 miles! I hit something in the road with my rear tire, I never saw it but felt and heard it go ping when I hit it at about 20mph, then I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-22, 09:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,111
Posted By A350driver

Check out “Ride with GPS”, it’s free and I’m...

Check out “Ride with GPS”, it’s free and I’m amazed By the details it has of the off road trails I ride on, but it’s got street maps in the US and all over the world.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-22, 02:48 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 4,759
Posted By A350driver

Speaking of pickle juice for cramps, how about...

Speaking of pickle juice for cramps, how about those little mustard packs you can get in a convince store- gas station, usually by the hot dog grilling rollers? I’ve occasionally used those to stave...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-22, 10:08 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 4,759
Posted By A350driver

You must stay hydrated! This picture was about...

You must stay hydrated!
This picture was about 45 miles into a 62 mile “Birthday Ride”. Our group has a tradition of riding your age on your birthday. My birthday is in July so it was hot and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-22, 05:37 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 7,325
Posted By A350driver

Here’s another thing I’ve learned re. getting...

Here’s another thing I’ve learned re. getting faster, going further, if you’re the fastest guy in the group, find a new group!
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