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Posted By nicomachus

Wet century. Started and ended in Portland,...

Wet century. Started and ended in Portland, Oregon. Rode northwest, through farmlands to and up the Banks Vernonia State Trail. Out and back on the BV, then home via more urban roads. It rained the...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-22, 01:19 PM
Replies: 3,108
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Posted By nicomachus

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/2934dfd1_1b13_4934_ab6c_84e147c7d404_6627fbe883a7b18624c8ee1004ee5a2e00c591bf.jpeg
Vernonia, OR Smoky from the Nakia Creek Fire
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-22, 07:37 PM
Replies: 3,256
Views: 630,385
Posted By nicomachus

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1280x960/img_2644_75d5f4e555c4836e4544dbf1ecb3d0e6fd0f3e6a.jpeg
from today's ride, looking toward the Northern Oregon Coast Range
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-22, 03:22 PM
Replies: 3,256
Views: 630,385
Posted By nicomachus

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

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/960x1280/img_1312_24d8619ecef4d9cd66132548cbfbc9123bfc84ed.jpeg
St. Marks Wildlife Refuge, Gulf Coast of Florida. It was just me and alligators...
Forum: Commuting
11-09-21, 01:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,481
Posted By nicomachus

Thanks for the Osloh and Chrome recs. I'll let...

Thanks for the Osloh and Chrome recs. I'll let you know if I can convince any LBS to start carrying Vulpine.
Forum: Commuting
11-07-21, 06:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,481
Posted By nicomachus

Thanks for both of these suggestions. Too bad...

Thanks for both of these suggestions. Too bad Levis discontinued the commuter collection.
Forum: Commuting
11-04-21, 10:27 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 60,711
Posted By nicomachus

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

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_9225_fd33277f6a04e7d781d9eb8ffd5265b8c45c128e.jpeg
Should I stay or should I go now?
Forum: Commuting
11-04-21, 09:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,481
Posted By nicomachus

Commuting clothing

I recently discovered Vulpine, a line of cyclist-oriented clothing that's really well made, comfortable, and looks nice on and off the bike. I like their approach, which is neither the...
09-12-11, 04:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,137
Posted By nicomachus

I -second- third the Davis Bike Collective. Near...

I -second- third the Davis Bike Collective. Near the corner of 4th and L streets, there is a sign out front that says Bike Forth (their DIY bike shop).
09-12-11, 03:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 833
Posted By nicomachus

Heart rate monitor + iPhone?

I'd like to start using a heart rate monitor, and I was wondering whether it's possible to buy a HRM strap that can communicate to an iPhone (via Bluetooth, perhaps). I already use the iPhone app...
08-18-11, 04:26 PM
Replies: 324
Views: 24,655
Posted By nicomachus

Ha! Guess if someone posts only once, that's a...

Ha! Guess if someone posts only once, that's a safe assumption. But I'll second Mr. Cole's endorsement. Open City was a great read.
12-09-10, 06:18 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,309
Posted By nicomachus

I wouldn't want to get hit by a steel beam...

I wouldn't want to get hit by a steel beam traveling at 70mph either.

I guess my question stems from a lack of confidence in our ability to alter the human side of the equation. I fully agree...
12-09-10, 01:34 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,309
Posted By nicomachus

There's an app for that. TXTBlocker...

There's an app for that. TXTBlocker http://www.gizmag.com/txtblocker-disable-texting-driving/13020/
12-07-10, 09:48 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,309
Posted By nicomachus

I have the feeling we'd see a lot more...

I have the feeling we'd see a lot more hit-and-runs if we go this route.
12-07-10, 07:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 801
Posted By nicomachus

the cycling world will stand up and take notice (video)

a "fixed" video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDY4DDx0awA

note the dedication at the end
12-07-10, 05:26 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,309
Posted By nicomachus

can't car manufacturers design cars to be more safe for bicyclists?

I first wrote out some of these thoughts three years ago. You can see my original post here (http://nicomachus.net/2007/10/thoughts-on-the-way-to-work-this-morning/).

But I still don't understand...
10-28-10, 09:47 PM
Replies: 839
Views: 130,421
Posted By nicomachus

just moved to Davis

Just moved out here (here meaning northern California, the big West), from Durham, NC. And already, the cycling out here is amazing - if for no other reason than the lack of humidity compared to the...
Forum: Southeast
06-02-09, 12:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 791
Posted By nicomachus

Should be a good event. More info: ...

Should be a good event.

More info:

http://bullcitycycling.blogspot.com/2009/05/ride-for-clive.html
http://nicomachus.net/2009/06/ride-for-clive-saturday-june-6th/
05-29-09, 07:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 458
Posted By nicomachus

yeah, but the cinematography and writing alone...

yeah, but the cinematography and writing alone are worth it.
05-29-09, 07:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 458
Posted By nicomachus

Standing Start

Anyone know when/how Standing Start (http://nicomachus.net/2009/05/standing-start-a-brief-review/) will be released for distribution? I saw it at the Bicycle Film Festival in LA last year, and it...
08-09-08, 07:59 PM
Replies: 718
Views: 64,976
Posted By nicomachus

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3018/2699743735_a88...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3018/2699743735_a8869399d0.jpg
Three Olympic hosts converge in this photo. Taken in the Chinatown (China, Summer 2008 Olympic host) neighborhood of Los Angeles (host...
07-07-08, 01:50 PM
Replies: 718
Views: 64,976
Posted By nicomachus

http://www.nicomachus.net/images/canon/bikes/amoco...

http://www.nicomachus.net/images/canon/bikes/amoco.jpg
Forum: Southeast
03-09-08, 10:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 888
Posted By nicomachus

Gallery is open... ...

Gallery is open...

http://www.nicomachus.net/bcac/Site/Bull_City_Bicycles.html
03-09-08, 10:49 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 377
Posted By nicomachus

Vintage bikes in art show

March 7 - 28, 2008, Bull City Bicycles gathers historic and contemporary photography of bicycles in Durham, NC. A celebration of the aesthetic simplicity, utility, and joy of bicycles, this show...
Forum: Southeast
02-26-08, 11:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 888
Posted By nicomachus

BULL CITY BICYCLES -- a Durham (NC) bike art show

March 7 - 28, 2008, Bull City Bicycles gathers historic and contemporary photography of bicycles in Durham, NC. A celebration of the aesthetic simplicity, utility, and joy of bicycles, this show...
01-13-08, 02:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 860
Posted By nicomachus

help identifying a bike

As some of you already know, I'm a writer in Durham, NC (USA) with a newspaper column covering the local cycling community.

I'm doing a little research into the history of the use of bicycles in...
Forum: Southeast
10-29-07, 12:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 796
Posted By nicomachus

and these are the design plans ...

and these are the design plans
http://www.dchcmpo.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=27&Itemid=35

as you can see, this will really be nice when finished.
Forum: Commuting
10-23-07, 11:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 861
Posted By nicomachus

or make your own for a lot less $ ...

or make your own for a lot less $
http://nicomachus.net/2007/10/winterizing-the-bike/

http://nicomachus.net/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/snapdeck-glows.png
Forum: Commuting
09-27-07, 01:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 904
Posted By nicomachus

i'd seen this before... i love it.

i'd seen this before... i love it.
Forum: Southeast
09-27-07, 07:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,024
Posted By nicomachus

If you're concerned about pissing off drivers,...

If you're concerned about pissing off drivers, then ride in such a way (and encourage others at CM to do the same) that you don't piss them off. If drivers are pissed simply that you are on the road,...
Forum: Southeast
09-27-07, 07:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,024
Posted By nicomachus

Look here to see a schedule for CM in other...

Look here to see a schedule for CM in other places.

http://critical-mass.info

As you'll see, not all are the same. What we felt is important is having a consistent time and starting location.
Forum: Southeast
09-07-07, 07:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,024
Posted By nicomachus

Success! ...

Success!

http://www.nicomachus.net/2007/09/critical_success.html
Forum: Southeast
08-22-07, 08:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,024
Posted By nicomachus

Durham Critical Mass

http://www.nicomachus.net/images/cm/cm_durham.jpg

more details here http://www.nicomachus.net/2007/08/durham_critical_mass_returns_s.html
07-15-07, 11:23 AM
Replies: 210
Views: 5,846
Posted By nicomachus

bike lane point/counterpoint

Two Bikeforums.net users take the debate to the local paper...

http://www.nicomachus.net/2007/07/bike_lane_pointcounterpoint.html

Anyone else had success taking the bike lane debate public...
05-10-07, 08:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 805
Posted By nicomachus

Drive your Bike to Work

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/196/492500658_c0a1e0fbd4.jpg

http://driveyourbike.org/
Forum: Commuting
04-26-07, 08:19 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,024
Posted By nicomachus

It's a flash slideshow, so I can't embed it in...

It's a flash slideshow, so I can't embed it in the forum, but go here (http://www.nicomachus.net/why_ride/) to find pics from my commute.

http://www.nicomachus.net/images/slideshow.jpg...
04-25-07, 02:55 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 13,384
Posted By nicomachus

this is what I do ...

this is what I do

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/171/440109328_2a8a397dfa.jpg

but I've also seen what you describe. just bolt a fork-mount on a rear rack and you can tow the other bike behind.
04-19-07, 02:06 PM
Replies: 718
Views: 64,976
Posted By nicomachus

cicleto... nice shot. is it from the top of cerro...

cicleto... nice shot. is it from the top of cerro san cristobal?

while in santiago is '06, my brother and I convinced a security guard to take us to the top of el edificio telefonica. there i...
Forum: Southeast
04-19-07, 01:18 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 7,776
Posted By nicomachus

y yo tambien. hay muchas gentes en durham con...

y yo tambien. hay muchas gentes en durham con bicis piņon fijos.

stop by the bike co-op on Sundays; you'll meet some other fixed gear riders.
Forum: Commuting
03-06-07, 09:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 772
Posted By nicomachus

Taking on toxins is worth it

Thought you all would appreciate an article I had in the paper last week; it concerns us (commuters) most.

If anyone knows of similar articles/studies, I'd appreciate being pointed in their...
01-16-07, 11:21 AM
Replies: 747
Views: 27,536
Posted By nicomachus

i'm reading it right now too. It is incredible......

i'm reading it right now too. It is incredible... Conrad was surely tempted by and wary of anarchism; he does such a great job identifying different strains. And his characters' emotional depth is...
Forum: Commuting
01-03-07, 11:47 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,532
Posted By nicomachus

Vauban, Germany...

Vauban, Germany http://www.csmonitor.com/2006/1220/p01s03-woeu.html
11-15-06, 08:58 AM
Replies: 718
Views: 64,976
Posted By nicomachus

http://www.nicomachus.net/images/canon/signs/IMG_4...

http://www.nicomachus.net/images/canon/signs/IMG_4770.JPG

http://www.nicomachus.net/images/canon/signs/IMG_4758.JPG
10-06-06, 09:45 AM
Replies: 718
Views: 64,976
Posted By nicomachus

http://www.ghostbusters.se/foton/danalouis.jpg

http://www.ghostbusters.se/foton/danalouis.jpg
10-05-06, 12:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 862
Posted By nicomachus

looks like that pothole seriously enlarged the...

looks like that pothole seriously enlarged the fork? i mean, it's now three times as tall as the bike. that's one scary pothole.
10-05-06, 08:06 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 7,721
Posted By nicomachus

as many ordained Presbyterian ministers are want...

as many ordained Presbyterian ministers are want to do
10-05-06, 07:41 AM
Replies: 718
Views: 64,976
Posted By nicomachus

http://www.nicomachus.net/images/canon/ATT/treetou...

http://www.nicomachus.net/images/canon/ATT/treetour.JPG
Forum: Commuting
09-17-06, 10:05 PM
Replies: 295
Views: 29,905
Posted By nicomachus

Nice glasses. Very Jean-Paul Sartre... me,...

Nice glasses. Very Jean-Paul Sartre...

me, last winter
http://www.nicomachus.net/images/bikes/llirgrab.jpg
09-15-06, 12:45 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,353
Posted By nicomachus

$400 for everything you need to convert an...

$400 for everything you need to convert an existing bike.
http://www.xtracycle.com/freeradical-hitchless-trailer-convert-your-bike-p-2.html
09-14-06, 04:35 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,353
Posted By nicomachus

Hmmm. I'm not sure what you're talking about....

Hmmm. I'm not sure what you're talking about. Read it more closely... what they're saying is that Worldbike is the non-profit (not Xtracycle, which is a different company -- the one that developed...
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