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Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-20-23, 11:41 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,038
Posted By cthenn

The amount of naivete in here is cute, but if you...

The amount of naivete in here is cute, but if you actually look at the numbers, there is no way this outcome came about without some kind of "help". In a 22.4km ITT, he beat 2nd place by 1:38, and...
Forum: Northern California
06-27-23, 09:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 976
Posted By cthenn

Here is some "good" news, at least we can feel...

Here is some "good" news, at least we can feel safe when there's no cars! Grizzly Peak to be closed to cars from Skyline to Centennial on the 4th of July.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-23, 05:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 593
Posted By cthenn

Not exactly acid reflux/GERD issues, but I suffer...

Not exactly acid reflux/GERD issues, but I suffer from on and off gastritis. I'm currently in an "on" cycle for several months, and I've finally been able to pinpoint that cycling is pretty bad for...
Forum: Northern California
04-11-23, 09:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 973
Posted By cthenn

I wouldn't...I've not ridden the whole way, but...

I wouldn't...I've not ridden the whole way, but I've ridden a portion of it, just north of Fort Bragg, and I've driven about halfway to Leggett. It is crazy sketchy! I had the closest call I have...
Forum: Northern California
04-11-23, 09:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,580
Posted By cthenn

I hate the way these stories are written. ...

I hate the way these stories are written. Literally says "was killed after his bicycle collided with a car". You mean, after he was run over from behind? If both were going the same direction, the...
Forum: Northern California
02-22-23, 11:13 PM
Replies: 342
Views: 16,520
Posted By cthenn

Uhhhhh:eek: A foot of snow in the East Bay...

Uhhhhh:eek: A foot of snow in the East Bay Hills?!?!? Diablo is going to be a zoo on the weekend, but I guess I can get my fill of snow in the Berkeley Hills if this comes true.

NORTH BAY HILLS...
Forum: Northern California
01-02-23, 07:54 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 5,211
Posted By cthenn

Storm damage thread (closed/damaged roads)

I thought I'd start a thread where we can post all of the storm damaged/closed roads since a lot of us are out there first hand. I'm sure there were plenty of people who made it to Diablo on NYD...
Forum: Northern California
09-06-22, 02:59 PM
Replies: 342
Views: 16,520
Posted By cthenn

That's exactly what I feel, like needles in my...

That's exactly what I feel, like needles in my fingertips. Toes will get cold, and even numb, but I won't really feel the pain, it's in my fingers that I can barely tolerate.
Forum: Northern California
08-25-22, 11:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,212
Posted By cthenn

I don't want to toot my own horn, but my GF and I...

I don't want to toot my own horn, but my GF and I were the ones partially "responsible" for some of the recent patchwork on the upper section. There were some horrendous longitudinal cracks and we...
Forum: Northern California
08-25-22, 11:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 768
Posted By cthenn

All we need is another pandemic for that!:lol:

All we need is another pandemic for that!:lol:
Forum: Northern California
08-15-22, 05:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,212
Posted By cthenn

It's only been that long because these cities and...

It's only been that long because these cities and counties have no money to keep up with maintenance lol. Chip seal is less common nowadays, usually it's a cape seal (chip then slurry) but chip only...
Forum: Northern California
07-29-22, 03:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,422
Posted By cthenn

E-bikes...where you can "lose control going...

E-bikes...where you can "lose control going uphill" and fall off a cliff. Assuming the trail isn't inches from said cliff, that means the person lost control and continued UPHILL out of control where...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-18-22, 04:17 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 5,879
Posted By cthenn

It's a more believable race that's for sure. At a...

It's a more believable race that's for sure. At a minimum, it's not the same boring crap with Sky doing whatever the hell they wanted when they wanted. It's much better because the teams are far more...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-06-22, 10:18 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 5,879
Posted By cthenn

2 things I didn't understand today. One, why was...

2 things I didn't understand today. One, why was Bettiol (EF) pulling the group while 2 of his teammates are up the road? Just saw a tweet from Vaughters saying "this will be an interesting debrief...
Forum: Northern California
05-19-22, 10:32 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,210
Posted By cthenn

Tioga from Lee Vining is one of the cilmbs I have...

Tioga from Lee Vining is one of the cilmbs I have done. I love it, apart from the large volume of traffic it sees, since it's the eastern gateway to Yosemite. It's a great climb, total Alpine feels,...
Forum: Northern California
05-19-22, 10:22 AM
Replies: 342
Views: 16,520
Posted By cthenn

Summer heat confirmed! Went up NG after work and...

Summer heat confirmed! Went up NG after work and completely blew up about 4 miles up to the junction. I never get "pukey" when I ride, but last night was an exception, my body did NOT like this...
Forum: Northern California
04-27-22, 04:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,210
Posted By cthenn

If you're sadistic enough for the punishment, I...

If you're sadistic enough for the punishment, I think a seriously epic trip would be to ride all of the pass and trailhead roads starting with Tioga Road up to Tioga Pass. I want to ride all of...
Forum: Northern California
04-27-22, 04:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,210
Posted By cthenn

I drive 395 all the time, usually from 108...

I drive 395 all the time, usually from 108 (Sonora Pass hwy) south, but I have been on the stretch from Reno. I can't remember enough about that stretch to comment, but from 108 all the way to Lone...
Forum: Northern California
03-03-22, 03:34 PM
Replies: 342
Views: 16,520
Posted By cthenn

I have poor circulation in my hands, and when it...

I have poor circulation in my hands, and when it gets below 40 or so, my fingers get so cold it's tortuously painful, no matter what I wear on them. Makes it so hard to enjoy a ride when I'm in...
Forum: Northern California
02-28-22, 11:42 AM
Replies: 342
Views: 16,520
Posted By cthenn

I'm going to complain about the weather

This winter sucks. It hasn't rained in two months, and in place of that, we've been treated to endless close-to-freezing mornings, and a relentless north or northeast wind. For the entire year so...
Forum: Northern California
02-28-22, 11:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,125
Posted By cthenn

there never are, and just based on the report,...

there never are, and just based on the report, they've already concluded at best it was mutual fault, though I really doubt it. Unless she started to lose control, or overcooked a corner, who rides...
Forum: Northern California
10-21-21, 04:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,139
Posted By cthenn

:rolleyes: Somebody's mad about the recall...

:rolleyes:

Somebody's mad about the recall...
Forum: Northern California
09-29-21, 08:39 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,935
Posted By cthenn

Congrats, that's a great accomplishment! I'm...

Congrats, that's a great accomplishment! I'm about 1:30 from T-shirt level and it's a race between improving my fitness, and age getting to me :lol:. One of these years I will try and devote a...
Forum: Northern California
09-13-21, 11:30 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,802
Posted By cthenn

Exactly. Oh, you bought our bike from Mike's 2...

Exactly. Oh, you bought our bike from Mike's 2 years ago? GFY and find some other place to get your bike serviced. This is not the first dooshy thing they've done either.
Forum: Northern California
09-11-21, 07:17 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,473
Posted By cthenn

AQI has been 0 the past 2 days. Glorious...

AQI has been 0 the past 2 days. Glorious Saturday, brilliant blue skies.
Forum: Northern California
09-11-21, 07:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,802
Posted By cthenn

If this means less ugly ass Spesh bikes on the...

If this means less ugly ass Spesh bikes on the road, I'm all for it:lol:
Forum: Northern California
09-09-21, 04:27 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,473
Posted By cthenn

Yeah, except they are talking more about the dry...

Yeah, except they are talking more about the dry lightning associated with whatever pittance we get. I swear if this thing starts a whole new batch of wildfires, I quit earth.
Forum: Northern California
09-08-21, 05:07 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,473
Posted By cthenn

A year ago today the skies looked like this. ...

A year ago today the skies looked like this.
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/952x541/lex3_34868d2643ffca6cf7bda80e6a354c9a50c164db.jpg

It's hot af outside today, but at...
Forum: Northern California
09-06-21, 07:05 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,473
Posted By cthenn

I have 2 bikes with fenders, and I go out in the...

I have 2 bikes with fenders, and I go out in the rain and mud all the time, bro. I don't see where I said "it's hard to go out the door into a storm", but that's your problem. :foo:
Forum: Northern California
08-30-21, 08:49 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,473
Posted By cthenn

it's like having a power meter. Doesn't matter...

it's like having a power meter. Doesn't matter the actual number, just learn what number the AQ start to affect you. No matter the adjustment. I don't use any of the adjustments, and so I know...
Forum: Northern California
07-24-21, 01:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,786
Posted By cthenn

What's even worse is not only is there a bike...

What's even worse is not only is there a bike lane, there's a bike lane AND a shoulder! It's practically 10 feet of buffer, and it still wasn't enough. Looks like based on your description, it's at...
Forum: Northern California
07-01-21, 09:53 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,080
Posted By cthenn

Thanks for the link. Funny, the Street View of...

Thanks for the link. Funny, the Street View of that water fountain location shows a big garbage can on top of it, assume from Covid times? Good to know it's operable again, thank you!...
Forum: Northern California
07-01-21, 09:47 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,550
Posted By cthenn

I just remember hearing about a rider who was...

I just remember hearing about a rider who was killed on Alhambra Valley Road (going down the Pig Farm Hill) when a group of turkeys ran across the road and he ran into them. Also, there are pictures...
Forum: Northern California
06-29-21, 12:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,080
Posted By cthenn

First of all, great comment, super...

First of all, great comment, super helpful:rolleyes:. I would ask if you have anything useful to contribute to the discussion, but I can see by your location (Illinois) that you probably don't. Never...
Forum: Northern California
06-23-21, 07:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,550
Posted By cthenn

Need more of em. Too many friggin' deer and...

Need more of em. Too many friggin' deer and turkeys and pigs. They are out of control, esp the turkeys.
Forum: Northern California
04-15-21, 08:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,652
Posted By cthenn

All I know is that I HATE HATE HATE roundabouts. ...

All I know is that I HATE HATE HATE roundabouts. They are deathtraps for cyclists. The one from article I assume is at Olympic and Pleasant Hill Rd, which I go through several times a week. It is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-15-20, 10:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,785
Posted By cthenn

I was wondering how long it would take for the...

I was wondering how long it would take for the crybabies to show up:lol:
Forum: Northern California
11-12-20, 10:29 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,062
Posted By cthenn

Yeah, I'd rather be cold for 15 minutes than...

Yeah, I'd rather be cold for 15 minutes than carry jackets and be overdressed for 3 hours.

OP, if your knee/leg warmers are falling off, then you're doing it wrong :p. There are plenty of makers...
Forum: Northern California
11-01-20, 09:46 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,791
Posted By cthenn

All the time. Most riders are pretty good about...

All the time. Most riders are pretty good about doing it, but the greatest joy I've gotten is watching some dooshy e-bike rider blow a stop sign only to be pulled over by a cop. It brought a tear to...
Forum: Northern California
10-01-20, 08:23 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 14,094
Posted By cthenn

100+ the next 2 days at least with crappy air...

100+ the next 2 days at least with crappy air quality. 2020 is so wack.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-20, 04:35 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 10,976
Posted By cthenn

Grossly misinformed. :rolleyes:

Grossly misinformed. :rolleyes:
Forum: Northern California
09-11-20, 09:12 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 14,094
Posted By cthenn

It seems the past few days with ash have been...

It seems the past few days with ash have been worse for me than those days where it just has a smoke smell in the air. The AQI may be "better" lately, but I definitely feel it in my sinuses, throat,...
Forum: Northern California
09-10-20, 03:53 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 14,094
Posted By cthenn

Nicely put. Yesterday, apart from falling ash,...

Nicely put. Yesterday, apart from falling ash, the air wasn't terrible. Today it smells like pollution and soot and smoke, and the numbers reflect it. There's more of a grey cast to the sky, vs...
Forum: Northern California
09-09-20, 03:59 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 14,094
Posted By cthenn

I know the AQI is apparently "not unhealthy" but...

I know the AQI is apparently "not unhealthy" but man, there is literally ash falling from the sky. I'm not riding in this...I know it's the PM2.5 tiny-sized particles that are really bad for you, but...
Forum: Northern California
08-27-20, 05:02 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 14,094
Posted By cthenn

Looks like (for now), the amount of smoke in many...

Looks like (for now), the amount of smoke in many parts of the Bay Area has decreased. Yesterday was nice for most of the day, there was a weird few hours around noon when it got bad, but before and...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-20, 08:42 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,077
Posted By cthenn

Never on a descent. I've engulfed enough bees...

Never on a descent. I've engulfed enough bees and yellow jackets (with subsequent stings) in my jersey to know better...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-20, 05:19 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,215
Posted By cthenn

LOL that sounds exactly like a creak I was...

LOL that sounds exactly like a creak I was having, it's regular, but not every pedal revolution. It would creak for 3 or 4 revs, then go away, then come back, and on and on. Sounded like it was...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-20, 10:46 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 20,448
Posted By cthenn

All the changes are in place now. Oh man this is...

All the changes are in place now. Oh man this is good! There is basically no reason to use the free version now. It's been completely bastardized, it's totally useless! The only thing you can do is...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-20, 09:09 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 20,448
Posted By cthenn

Oh, and to the predictable "stop being a...

Oh, and to the predictable "stop being a freeloader/it's only $60 year/stop whining" crowd, for me at least, this has nothing to do with $5 a month. You don't think most users couldn't pay $5 a...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-20, 09:01 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 20,448
Posted By cthenn

BTW, if anyone cares, there's a way to download...

BTW, if anyone cares, there's a way to download all of your own data from Strava, including routes, photos, rides, etc. It's tucked away under the profile settings, you have to go into "download and...
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