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06-08-19, 02:51 PM
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Posted By seedsbelize

I went out on a short one on the new Ironman this...

I went out on a short one on the new Ironman this morning. Also on 23s. I was a bit concerned about all the hype, but it all proved true. What a delightful ride that bike provides!
10-22-18, 07:40 AM
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Posted By seedsbelize

I can smell that midway^^^^

I can smell that midway^^^^
10-21-18, 01:49 PM
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Posted By seedsbelize

As you folks slide into cold weather, we slide...

As you folks slide into cold weather, we slide into cooler, unhumid weather. The kind that wants to be ridden all day. It is just great to be out on the open roads again! I've been confined to the...
10-10-18, 11:29 AM
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Posted By seedsbelize

I kicked off Opening Day of the winter cycling...

I kicked off Opening Day of the winter cycling season with a a 40 miler, non-stop. That's a big deal for me these days. The non-stop part. I was undernourished, not to the point of bonking, but to...
04-27-18, 11:44 AM
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Posted By seedsbelize

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First shakedown ride on the Letour Luxe, in preparation...
12-20-16, 07:28 PM
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Posted By seedsbelize

My former riding buddy is in for the holidays, so...

My former riding buddy is in for the holidays, so we met up and did 70 km, late afternoon and evening.
08-07-16, 02:03 PM
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Posted By seedsbelize

I rode my age, in km, and am sorry to say it...

I rode my age, in km, and am sorry to say it tired me out. I've slipped quite far out of shape these past 3 0r 4 years.
07-13-16, 09:31 AM
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Posted By seedsbelize

I'm riding in and around Harrisonburg, VA, this...

I'm riding in and around Harrisonburg, VA, this week. I am thouroughly enjoying riding hills. Such a treat!
03-20-16, 01:59 PM
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Posted By seedsbelize

Oddly, I didn't feel like riding today. But it's...

Oddly, I didn't feel like riding today. But it's Sunday and that's what I do. So I took the mountain bike for a spin around the neighborhood. The upside was that no helmet was required. Nor water....
03-20-16, 01:27 PM
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Posted By seedsbelize

Is this tower bridge a new thing? I left there in...

Is this tower bridge a new thing? I left there in the early 80s, and don't remember it.
03-13-16, 07:00 PM
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Posted By seedsbelize

I closed the 2015-16 daytime riding season a week...

I closed the 2015-16 daytime riding season a week late, apparently. I felt par boiled a good bit of the way. 111 km on my favorite route, to the north coast, second breakfast, and looping around to...
02-29-16, 01:49 PM
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Posted By seedsbelize

Normal hub. It appears a seal came loose(broke?)...

Normal hub. It appears a seal came loose(broke?) behind the freewheel. The last time my legs refused to go any further. I've yet to go the igh route.
02-29-16, 10:25 AM
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Posted By seedsbelize

I did my usual 114 km loop yesterday. Two things...

I did my usual 114 km loop yesterday. Two things to note. Not a single flamingo; they've moved to their nesting grounds in Ria Lagartos. And the rear hub asploded at km 95 and I had to make the call...
02-22-16, 07:22 PM
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Posted By seedsbelize

I just got back from my evening constitutional,...

I just got back from my evening constitutional, an out and back for a total of 9 miles. It was intended to be a 15 miler, but I've had tail light failure of one sort or another for 6 nights in a row....
02-15-16, 10:02 PM
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Posted By seedsbelize

Thanks for that reminder. If I'd had some gel...

Thanks for that reminder. If I'd had some gel along, I would've been able to make it home yesterday. As it was I welcomed the ride of shame for the last 20 km.
02-07-16, 08:39 PM
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Posted By seedsbelize

112 km on an out and back. Rode to the North...

112 km on an out and back. Rode to the North coast in a stiff headwind, to a first Sunday of the month pot luck. Stuffed myself with chocolate cake, followed by the regular stuff, and then some more...
01-24-16, 05:28 PM
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Posted By seedsbelize

109 km with a buddy visiting from Maine. The high...

109 km with a buddy visiting from Maine. The high might have reached 70 degrees. I rode with two Terramar base layers under a Canari short sleeve jersey, and was comfortable all day.
11-10-15, 06:52 PM
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Posted By seedsbelize

A very nice part of the world. Yeah, this is your...

A very nice part of the world. Yeah, this is your warm season, isn't it.
11-08-15, 08:00 PM
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Posted By seedsbelize

I rode a magical 114.3 km today, up my all time...

I rode a magical 114.3 km today, up my all time favorite road during the winter months, when I can stay out past noon. I watched as 22 coatimundis @rootboy...
11-01-15, 08:50 PM
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Posted By seedsbelize

78 km, of a planned 120. It's still too hot out...

78 km, of a planned 120. It's still too hot out there to be doing day long rides. I got some pics this time and will try to post them tomorrow.
10-27-15, 05:37 PM
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Posted By seedsbelize

It's welcome and depicts a dream ride.

It's welcome and depicts a dream ride.
10-26-15, 10:29 AM
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Posted By seedsbelize

http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/seedsbeli...

http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/seedsbelize/flowers%20and%20trees/flowersandtrees014.jpg
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10-11-15, 04:39 PM
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Posted By seedsbelize

94 km out and back, to Izamal, a pueblo I've been...

94 km out and back, to Izamal, a pueblo I've been wanting to ride to for some time. From the bike's eye view, it became clear that the the old center is placed in the main plaza of a Maya ruin, The...
10-04-15, 12:36 PM
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Posted By seedsbelize

Opening Day of the Sunday morning riding season!...

Opening Day of the Sunday morning riding season! I couldn't find the camera. Again. 53 uneventful kilometers, passing through 6 pueblos and one town with traffic lights. Those lights caused horrible...
10-03-15, 05:52 PM
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Posted By seedsbelize

And we've been having magnificent weather! Cool,...

And we've been having magnificent weather! Cool, dry winds out of the W and NW, in place of the hot, humid breezes out of the E. Looks like
winter might come a shade early, and I've planned my...
09-01-15, 05:37 PM
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Posted By seedsbelize

Beautiful!^^

Beautiful!^^
08-30-15, 07:04 PM
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Posted By seedsbelize

Inventor of baking powder?

Inventor of baking powder?
08-23-15, 08:33 AM
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Posted By seedsbelize

15 mile morning ride beforen 9:30, when it begins...

15 mile morning ride beforen 9:30, when it begins leaning toward being uncomfortably hot.http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/seedsbelize/media/P8080001_zpshzv1tw6l.jpg.html
Well, I thought I'd get...
08-22-15, 03:49 PM
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Posted By seedsbelize

I took my coupled 84 Letour Luxe on its first...

I took my coupled 84 Letour Luxe on its first airplane ride. We put in 250 km in and around Harrisonburg, Va, and then returned home to high heat and humidity. And even some rain! Hopefully I'll get...
07-19-15, 04:13 PM
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Posted By seedsbelize

I completed the birthday ride today. Spaced the...

I completed the birthday ride today. Spaced the camera, of course, but no big loss; my photographic skills are on par with my painting skills. The arts and I just don't see eye to eye. Nice to get...
07-17-15, 04:04 PM
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Posted By seedsbelize

Having not ridden for months, I intended to ride...

Having not ridden for months, I intended to ride 63 miles for my 63rd birthday, but decided I'd settle for 63 km. It's raining though, so I might not get even 6.3. I do need to get back out on the...
07-12-15, 05:39 PM
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Posted By seedsbelize

Beautiful pic. Artsy.

Beautiful pic. Artsy.
03-15-15, 06:53 PM
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Posted By seedsbelize

As the daytime riding season draws to a close due...

As the daytime riding season draws to a close due to high temps, I got yet another in today. This one was 125 km and change. Afternoon temps in the high 80s. I went a round about way to the north...
03-08-15, 06:47 PM
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Posted By seedsbelize

I took my first real ride on the Cambium that I...

I took my first real ride on the Cambium that I bought from Wheels of Steel, I think. 108 km and change. It's mounted on the very stiff 92 paramount, and the bulk of the roads were poor quality chip...
02-22-15, 06:36 PM
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Posted By seedsbelize

I went out on my all-rounder, into territory I've...

I went out on my all-rounder, into territory I've never been in before. Hopping from tiny pueblo to tiny pueblo. In one of them, I asked middle-aged couple if I was on the right road to the next tiny...
02-16-15, 08:32 AM
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Posted By seedsbelize

There are some pretty bikes here. Guess I'll have...

There are some pretty bikes here. Guess I'll have to get the camera out soon, to show some which are less so. I finally rode to Merida yesterday, for the first time since moving out. I went to an...
01-10-15, 08:35 PM
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Posted By seedsbelize

I went out for my first real ride with my new...

I went out for my first real ride with my new Busch and Muller dyno light setup. 32 lovely kilometers.
01-02-15, 10:07 PM
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Posted By seedsbelize

I took the 87 Prelude out this evening, and very...

I took the 87 Prelude out this evening, and very quickly realized that the Paramount is not the only bike worth riding. It's such a treat to have them both functional at the same time. Next evening...
10-05-14, 03:18 PM
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Posted By seedsbelize

I jumped the *** on the winter riding season, and...

I jumped the *** on the winter riding season, and got in a 4 hour loop in brand new territory. We recently moved from Mérida (1.2 million) to Tixkokob (20,000) about 20 km to the east. When I find...
08-10-14, 05:35 PM
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Posted By seedsbelize

A beautiful brown bike.

A beautiful brown bike.
08-09-14, 06:30 PM
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Posted By seedsbelize

Looks like Kramer's front porch.

Looks like Kramer's front porch.
07-23-14, 02:58 PM
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Posted By seedsbelize

Went out to ride some hills today, and returned...

Went out to ride some hills today, and returned sore in every limb and my back. But I rode strong and enjoyed it immensely, and now feel fully re-acclimated to hills, just in time to leave them for...
07-17-14, 07:29 PM
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Posted By seedsbelize

I'm riding the Shenandoah Valley twice a day. I...

I'm riding the Shenandoah Valley twice a day. I don't have the manual dexterity to take pics while riding, and I'm not inclined to stop just for a pic. Last year, while here, I had a spoke pull...
06-10-14, 05:32 PM
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Posted By seedsbelize

having hiked once at 11,000 feet, i simply can't...

having hiked once at 11,000 feet, i simply can't imagine 14,000
06-08-14, 04:22 PM
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Posted By seedsbelize

+1 And I just heard it yesterday on the internet...

+1 And I just heard it yesterday on the internet radio.
Stuck inside of Mobile...................
06-01-14, 05:44 PM
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Posted By seedsbelize

Great stuff folks. Two days and nights of rain...

Great stuff folks. Two days and nights of rain has kept me housebound.
05-24-14, 10:24 AM
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Posted By seedsbelize

Great pic!!

Great pic!!
05-08-14, 12:23 PM
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Posted By seedsbelize

I thought non-fixie lived across the pond.

I thought non-fixie lived across the pond.
05-01-14, 05:13 PM
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Posted By seedsbelize

The rainy season came in like a lion last...

The rainy season came in like a lion last evening, cancelling our projected ride, and leaving in its wake heavily overcast skies, no wind, and 110% humidity. So we went out early this morning (labor...
04-27-14, 04:29 PM
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Posted By seedsbelize

My parents live very close to skyline drive. I'd...

My parents live very close to skyline drive. I'd like to check it out when I'm visiting, in July. I only ride hills once a year, while there. I wonder if I could do it. Not likely, with 12% grades.
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