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Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-24, 10:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 135
Posted By big john

Yes. They have all kinds of games, there is a...

Yes. They have all kinds of games, there is a schedule on that page. My one friend did the crit, the road race, the TT, and the hill climb. Said it's very competitive.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-24, 09:46 PM
Replies: 1,074
Views: 18,093
Posted By big john

This guy was having trouble walking and couldn't...

This guy was having trouble walking and couldn't jump up on the couch. Vet said it was nerve issues due to diabetes and if we started him on insulin he might last a year. Instead, we changed his diet...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-24, 08:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 135
Posted By big john

Some members have gone to the Huntsman Senior...

Some members have gone to the Huntsman Senior Games and said they had a great time. 2 of my friends have gone multiple times and intend to go back. Age group racing with skill levels within the age...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-24, 03:40 PM
Replies: 1,074
Views: 18,093
Posted By big john

Mrs got a pic of the old bastard in the yard....

Mrs got a pic of the old bastard in the yard. He's feeling his age, been to the doc twice recently for respiratory infections. I think the vet was trying to tell us not to expect too much more. He...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-24, 09:08 AM
Replies: 1,074
Views: 18,093
Posted By big john

I don't know what the percentage is (I doubt...

I don't know what the percentage is (I doubt anyone really knows) but when I am driving I see a great number of drivers texting. Slowish freeway traffic I would guess 50% texting.
Another casual...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-24, 08:04 AM
Replies: 1,074
Views: 18,093
Posted By big john

Still making cabinets and riding bikes?

Still making cabinets and riding bikes?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 08:27 PM
Replies: 1,074
Views: 18,093
Posted By big john

Brings back memories.

Brings back memories.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 04:00 PM
Replies: 1,074
Views: 18,093
Posted By big john

When I rode dirt bikes in the desert one of my...

When I rode dirt bikes in the desert one of my friends had a little tool box on the top of his fork and he tried putting cigarettes in there. After bouncing around the tobacco would shake out and he...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 02:56 PM
Replies: 1,074
Views: 18,093
Posted By big john

I was dumb enough to keep smoking those things...

I was dumb enough to keep smoking those things until I was 33. Even carried them on the bike when I started road riding. I think they were over $1.25 a pack by then.

I knew some smokers who were...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 02:34 PM
Replies: 1,074
Views: 18,093
Posted By big john

Today the ride leader for the Tuesday ride...

Today the ride leader for the Tuesday ride couldn't go so I joined the Tuesday ride put on by club #2. About 30 riders showed up which is amazing. Only 30 miles but a great route with some nice...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 01:43 PM
Replies: 1,074
Views: 18,093
Posted By big john

Ten bucks for a pack of Marlboros? I remember...

Ten bucks for a pack of Marlboros? I remember when they were 35 cents in a cigarette machine. We weren't old enough to buy them in a store so we knew where the machines were. I remember being upset...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 01:35 PM
Replies: 1,074
Views: 18,093
Posted By big john

Racing Ralph? lol

Racing Ralph? lol
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 08:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 162
Posted By big john

https://tse2.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.jyyChOCQzOm3JEy...

https://tse2.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.jyyChOCQzOm3JEyxawrHiQAAAA&pid=Api&P=0&h=220
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 03:36 PM
Replies: 1,074
Views: 18,093
Posted By big john

When I toured for 6 weeks I was eating about 6000...

When I toured for 6 weeks I was eating about 6000 calories per day and lost 10 pounds. I can eat a lot on a ride but certain things don't work. Actually not as much as I used to.
There is a BF...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 03:26 PM
Replies: 1,074
Views: 18,093
Posted By big john

It's never going to feel like a road bike. I know...

It's never going to feel like a road bike. I know you know this but I have the same thought when I ride the mtb on pavement or super smooth dirt. My bike came with 27.5 x 2.8 Rekons. They are 850...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 09:52 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 2,367
Posted By big john

Look at Neo Pro for less expensive clothes. There...

Look at Neo Pro for less expensive clothes. There are others, look for sales. Or, if you just want to gripe about what other people wear, carry on.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 10:00 PM
Replies: 1,074
Views: 18,093
Posted By big john

Nice day!

Nice day!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 09:50 PM
Replies: 1,074
Views: 18,093
Posted By big john

Doing property management at the apt.?

Doing property management at the apt.?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 08:23 PM
Replies: 1,074
Views: 18,093
Posted By big john

My cat lived outside every day when we lived in...

My cat lived outside every day when we lived in the canyon and I saw coyotes in the yard more than once. I was more worried about him going after a rattlesnake. People dump animals in that canyon and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 08:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 444
Posted By big john

Last time I was off the bike I did some hiking in...

Last time I was off the bike I did some hiking in steep hills.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 07:33 PM
Replies: 1,074
Views: 18,093
Posted By big john

Yard might be on the menu tomorrow. Another...

Yard might be on the menu tomorrow. Another result of the extra rain, extra yard work.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 07:31 PM
Replies: 1,074
Views: 18,093
Posted By big john

Unusual weather all over. Double the average rain...

Unusual weather all over. Double the average rain here, too. That is after a bunch of drought years of 5-7 inches of rain. I don't like road riding in the rain but the cooler temps are awesome....
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 1,074
Views: 18,093
Posted By big john

Lower here. It's 41 right now at the top of the...

Lower here. It's 41 right now at the top of the ridge. I went up there Friday and it had been warm earlier in the week so I almost didn't take enough clothes. I did put leg warmers on at the last...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 06:55 PM
Replies: 1,074
Views: 18,093
Posted By big john

Hamstring. That's the cramp you get at the dinner...

Hamstring. That's the cramp you get at the dinner table and kick the person sitting across from you.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 06:52 PM
Replies: 1,074
Views: 18,093
Posted By big john

Much cooler than normal today. In the 50s...

Much cooler than normal today. In the 50s downtown dropping to 46 for a low.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 06:48 PM
Replies: 1,074
Views: 18,093
Posted By big john

Jingle bells. edit. beaten by dem guys.

Jingle bells.

edit. beaten by dem guys.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 03:44 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 7,958
Posted By big john

I didn't know he had gone back to DH. I tried to...

I didn't know he had gone back to DH. I tried to find any results from last year but couldn't. Pretty tough for anyone to return to the highest level after being away for years. Nearly impossible, it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 10:27 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 4,895
Posted By big john

fify

fify
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 10:26 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 4,895
Posted By big john

It looked like another "I hate Lance" thread to...

It looked like another "I hate Lance" thread to me, as well.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 09:07 AM
Replies: 1,074
Views: 18,093
Posted By big john

The Redlands Classic stage race is ending today....

The Redlands Classic stage race is ending today. 5 stages for the pros, amateur racing and kids racing, too. A friend lives in Redlands and the Kelly Benefits team hung out at her house. They made...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 08:08 AM
Replies: 1,074
Views: 18,093
Posted By big john

A man was watering his yard as I rode by and I...

A man was watering his yard as I rode by and I saw his 48 Chevy in the open garage. I asked if I could take a closer look at it and he said "sure". It was beautifully restored and he told me about...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-24, 10:46 PM
Replies: 1,074
Views: 18,093
Posted By big john

When I got married to the ex this was our...

When I got married to the ex this was our wedding/first dance song.
Chaka Khan - Through the Fire (Official Music Video) [HD Remaster] - YouTube
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-24, 04:48 PM
Replies: 1,074
Views: 18,093
Posted By big john

When I rode this morning I went by the model...

When I rode this morning I went by the model airport. There was a man at the gate looking like he was going to come in to fly but he asked me if anyone was flying. Nope. Too windy, he said and told...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-24, 12:43 PM
Replies: 1,074
Views: 18,093
Posted By big john

Not yet. They keep moving the timing of the...

Not yet. They keep moving the timing of the storm. Was supposed to start raining last night. I rode around for a couple hours and it got pretty dark but didn't drip on me.

edit, I actually live in...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-24, 12:17 PM
Replies: 1,074
Views: 18,093
Posted By big john

Good job! Do they go when it's raining? And,...

Good job! Do they go when it's raining?

And, yes, I remember 60 fondly.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-24, 09:35 AM
Replies: 1,074
Views: 18,093
Posted By big john

It's about 50 degrees, 20mph with gusts to 30,...

It's about 50 degrees, 20mph with gusts to 30, but it hasn't started to rain yet. I could go out and get a couple hours in, maybe. Or not.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-24, 10:41 PM
Replies: 1,074
Views: 18,093
Posted By big john

I saw it early at the theater with one of my GFs....

I saw it early at the theater with one of my GFs. Didn't care for it.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-24, 03:40 PM
Replies: 1,074
Views: 18,093
Posted By big john

Since it's going to rain tomorrow some friends...

Since it's going to rain tomorrow some friends organized a road ride this morning. Chasing the same people on the same route as we've done many times before, I declined. Friend called me a putz for...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-24, 07:59 AM
Replies: 1,074
Views: 18,093
Posted By big john

I see you posted in the "I hate Lance"...

I see you posted in the "I hate Lance" thread.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-24, 08:22 PM
Replies: 1,074
Views: 18,093
Posted By big john

I had a CAAD5 I bought as a frameset so it didn't...

I had a CAAD5 I bought as a frameset so it didn't have an "R" number. Great handling, super stiff, and the 63 was a bit long in the reach for me. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-24, 08:06 PM
Replies: 1,074
Views: 18,093
Posted By big john

Tell him we said Hi!

Tell him we said Hi!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-24, 03:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 212
Posted By big john

Yes, that's Ultra Torque. Pretty tough to find a...

Yes, that's Ultra Torque. Pretty tough to find a 10 speed Chorus crank but I did find a used 11 speed which works fine. The rings will work from the 10 onto the 11 but the 10 uses bolts and nuts but...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-24, 01:52 PM
Replies: 1,074
Views: 18,093
Posted By big john

Supposedly someone stole some of his sports...

Supposedly someone stole some of his sports memorabilia and he took it back by force. Essentially armed robbery and kidnapping.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 11:31 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,776
Posted By big john

Sometimes you have to do things that might not...

Sometimes you have to do things that might not please others. I had a 45 degree stem on a mountain bike. The front end was just too low. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 10:24 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,776
Posted By big john

I don't think it's a question of raising the bar...

I don't think it's a question of raising the bar or changing the stem. What I think is being questioned is making huge changes to the bike to try and make it work when it might not have been the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 10:20 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,776
Posted By big john

Isn't that a high end XC race bike? I'm sure it...

Isn't that a high end XC race bike? I'm sure it will be a nice ride on dirt roads and mild trails, even fully rigid. Not criticizing, just seems like a long way from where you started.
I'm hoping...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-24, 09:42 AM
Replies: 1,074
Views: 18,093
Posted By big john

.R.I.P. Akebono. ...

.R.I.P. Akebono.
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Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-24, 09:03 PM
Replies: 1,074
Views: 18,093
Posted By big john

My friend has 5 cages on this bike. I think there...

My friend has 5 cages on this bike. I think there are bosses for more stuff.
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/ken_s_bike_7551b5b189492706b51552fe8459f2dc283df3fc.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-24, 08:42 PM
Replies: 1,074
Views: 18,093
Posted By big john

We have had a lot of rain in California this...

We have had a lot of rain in California this year. A lot for us, anyway. Last year we had double normal which is still not very much compared to some states.
The good news is most of the reservoirs...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-24, 06:39 PM
Replies: 1,074
Views: 18,093
Posted By big john

Supposed to rain here again this weekend. I'll...

Supposed to rain here again this weekend. I'll probably do another Friday ride, been doing them lately because of so many rainy Saturdays. So I don't miss out on saddle time but I do miss the club...
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