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09-19-22, 10:07 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,684
Posted By Cyclcist11023131

Dogs

Today I came across unpleasant free range Dogs. They did not like Bear Spray. Just a tiny splash and they were done chasing me. I would hope it dissuades them from chasing Bikes at all.
09-18-22, 11:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 853
Posted By Cyclcist11023131

Santiago Creek Road

Last Friday I was riding up the Creek trail where it goes under the 22 Freeway. A good number of Homeless were standing in the Trail and raised their hands for me to stop. I saw what happened to...
09-13-22, 08:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,235
Posted By Cyclcist11023131

LS Fishing Shirts

That’s all I wear all Summer on the Bike. A Guy Harvey Bass Camo and an Aftco Dorado LS Shirt are my favorites.
09-09-22, 09:40 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,088
Posted By Cyclcist11023131

Cottonmouth

Chewing gum helps.
09-05-22, 10:08 AM
Replies: 499
Views: 145,196
Posted By Cyclcist11023131

Behind bars

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Top of the road
09-03-22, 11:15 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,678
Posted By Cyclcist11023131

Money shot

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Chasing Tuna
08-28-22, 08:11 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 4,331
Posted By Cyclcist11023131

Why ride

I restarted riding at 48 to lose a little weight after an accident kept me immobile for awhile. Started at 6 feet 240 pounds. After 13 years of riding 3 times a week, around 30 miles a ride, Cross...
08-27-22, 11:57 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,009
Posted By Cyclcist11023131

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Stupid Screws
08-22-22, 11:52 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,421
Posted By Cyclcist11023131

For who, you? I wind mine up to 42 on flat...

For who, you? I wind mine up to 42 on flat ground. Cadence is around 165 on a 48-18 set-up with 26 inch wheels. I like chasing UPS Trucks near my house. Fun for me….
08-22-22, 10:30 AM
Replies: 445
Views: 14,493
Posted By Cyclcist11023131

Oh Damn!

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#notaflat Schwalbe Marathon Supremes are tough! No...
08-22-22, 09:32 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,009
Posted By Cyclcist11023131

Trash/Nails/Screws

On one of my Loops I find between 2-7 Nails/Screws per outing. Mostly in the Bike line but many times in the road proper. Sometimes many more. I pick up what I can for self preservation and the...
08-16-22, 06:46 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 27,079
Posted By Cyclcist11023131

Weekly miles

90 miles a week, Cross Country Rides, 60% on Road, and 40% Truck Trail/Single Track. I ride every other day.
08-16-22, 06:42 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,732
Posted By Cyclcist11023131

Electrolytes

My cure for this problem is drinking 16 ounces of 50% V8 juice/ 50% Orange juice before my ride. It has the proper mix of Sodium and Potassium Salts plus several types of sugars. After this, you can...
08-14-22, 04:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,734
Posted By Cyclcist11023131

Speed

Bike Speed:
It is the Motor exacerbated by Will, times Repetition.
(M + W)R = S
Ain’t Math Fun?
08-07-22, 12:29 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,142
Posted By Cyclcist11023131

They were after my Bike.

They were after my Bike.
08-06-22, 11:20 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,142
Posted By Cyclcist11023131

In North Las Vegas, I had People run out of their...

In North Las Vegas, I had People run out of their front door and try to chase me down. People are slower than Dogs….
07-22-22, 06:04 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 5,013
Posted By Cyclcist11023131

Not true. Your total energy expenditure is spread...

Not true. Your total energy expenditure is spread out over more time. This makes less energy per set distance. Anybody who has ever rode a bike knows it is harder to go faster, no matter what.
06-22-22, 10:00 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,221
Posted By Cyclcist11023131

Klutz

I fell at a Stoplight on PCH on a Sunday with 20 riders waiting at a Stoplight in Huntington Beach. Just couldn’t unclip quick enough. Of course you always do it well before. Just once in 60 years....
06-07-22, 02:40 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,273
Posted By Cyclcist11023131

That’s funny about the seat. I posted a picture...

That’s funny about the seat. I posted a picture of my SS on the Beach Cruiser Forum and my chain was a little droopy from an on the road repair. They were merciless!
06-07-22, 09:10 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,273
Posted By Cyclcist11023131

Unloaded, 2017 Cannondale FSI 2 Schwalbe Marathon...

Unloaded, 2017 Cannondale FSI 2 Schwalbe Marathon Supreme 29x2 tires, Carbon Rims, Flatbar. 2 large Water Bottles. I’m 6 foot, 240 and ride Cross Country 500 miles a month mostly in the Hills above...
06-04-22, 08:19 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,273
Posted By Cyclcist11023131

I felt the wave. Possible overcorrection? I’m not...

I felt the wave. Possible overcorrection? I’m not a “Flinchy Rider” usually. I gave it a good hard try on the way home but could’nt recreate it at slower speed.
Anazing the speed I picked up as the...
06-03-22, 10:40 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,273
Posted By Cyclcist11023131

Unmentioned but important. Last week I had a...

Unmentioned but important. Last week I had a front spoke replaced. So a front truing was important. It has never happened before and I ride that area often. Lastly, I have over $5000 into this...
06-03-22, 09:07 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,273
Posted By Cyclcist11023131

Speed Wobbles !

The second half of my standard ride includes a relatively steep 1/2 mile steep grade. I hit 42 mph on it for a short distance on my Cannondale FSI.. Today I was ripping along in the Bike lane going...
02-01-22, 10:27 PM
Replies: 2,850
Views: 352,215
Posted By Cyclcist11023131

I have been lucky and haven’t got Covid. I did...

I have been lucky and haven’t got Covid. I did get Bacterial Pneumonia in the Keys several years back. Was a tough long recovery. Towards the end I started blowing up a Float Tube Bladder, kind of...
01-09-22, 06:00 PM
Replies: 2,850
Views: 352,215
Posted By Cyclcist11023131

I put in 15 of my usual 30. I rode into a light...

I put in 15 of my usual 30. I rode into a light wind that became increasingly stubborn. Pretty soon it was affecting my stability and then the dust reduced vision. So I turned around and did 22+ for...
01-06-22, 05:19 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 8,256
Posted By Cyclcist11023131

Fast

I pass a lot of riders. It is how I ride. Usually quite a bit faster. Some pass me as fast as I pass the others. Those guys are Gods!
01-04-22, 10:47 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 13,084
Posted By Cyclcist11023131

Old

When everything you own is a Collectors Item.
11-21-21, 08:58 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,827
Posted By Cyclcist11023131

Dog

My Dog is fine! You should watch out. We were fine before you rode into our space. You need a bell so I can ignore you with my headphones on. Wait, I’ll put a 25 foot leash on and walk on one side...
11-08-21, 07:17 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 10,971
Posted By Cyclcist11023131

Ss

This is all about gearing. On the Course full of rollers, you can run a pretty low gear to grind the hills and it is mostly a gravity assist on the way down. On flats I ran a 52 20. A little...
11-08-21, 08:08 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,933
Posted By Cyclcist11023131

Sart

Lots of root caused “Speed Bumps” from Kramer on up to Weir Canyon. Can toss you if you are not paying attention for a second.
11-05-21, 09:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 834
Posted By Cyclcist11023131

On a MTB: Rattle, rattle, Rattle..

On a MTB:
Rattle, rattle, Rattle..
10-22-21, 03:18 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 8,249
Posted By Cyclcist11023131

Cslifornian

Screw U….!
10-20-21, 06:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,056
Posted By Cyclcist11023131

Schwalbe 29x2 tires

If you poke around the internet/EBay you can find Marathon Supremes for less than $50 each. I love mine, fast, light and flat- proof(almost).
09-25-21, 10:57 AM
Replies: 2,850
Views: 352,215
Posted By Cyclcist11023131

Ran a Santa Ana Wind run. Opposite of my usual...

Ran a Santa Ana Wind run. Opposite of my usual run down toward the beach. Had a nice headwind as I traveled up from Kramer Ave to Green River Road on the SART. That last hill coming up to the bridge...
09-18-21, 08:53 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,082
Posted By Cyclcist11023131

No flats

This is the budget method. I used it on my beach cruisers when I lived at the beach. We just filled the tires up with truck flat tire repair stuff. My tires didn’t go flat for five years. The problem...
07-31-21, 08:39 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,062
Posted By Cyclcist11023131

Shors

For Flat Pedals I have gone to a sturdy pair of Skate Shoes. Personally, I’m using lace up Vans because the outlet center is down the street. They are robust, grippy and have a stiff and are widely...
07-22-21, 04:24 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 7,122
Posted By Cyclcist11023131

Heat

Unless the humidity is very high, you can still cool yourself thru evaporation of sweat. I often dump a water bottle full on my Jersey to cool off. This is usually on the last 10 miles to my house as...
07-08-21, 05:05 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 6,005
Posted By Cyclcist11023131

Hot Rides

I personally have to work my way into the hot months. We know about hydration, but many do not begin the process three days ahead. I try to increase my fluids by 50% over those two days. . On the...
07-04-21, 06:31 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 8,735
Posted By Cyclcist11023131

Bonk

The first 6-8 weeks of riding is the worst. Either never having rode a bike or not riding for a long time. Your body gets overtaxed. Your Arse hurts. You run out of air on a small rise. You wake up...
06-26-21, 02:00 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,002
Posted By Cyclcist11023131

Tire nasties

Picked these screws up on the road on my 30 mile ride. I figure that is 9 less flats people will have. I have flatted on both nails and screws on my Bike as well as as my Truck....
06-02-21, 08:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,980
Posted By Cyclcist11023131

Hit

I was hit and l knocked into the parked cars on PCH in Huntington Beach on Monday. He hit my Handlebars which turned sideways sending me into a Superman. I tuck and rolled and ran up to his car in...
01-10-21, 10:19 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,806
Posted By Cyclcist11023131

Cannondale ...

Cannondale
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FSI
...
01-08-21, 10:53 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,733
Posted By Cyclcist11023131

Knees

I find my legs going thru stages of growth. Muscles get stronger, run out of air. Build up your air and now your knees hurt. Ligaments seem to take the longest to strengthen. Knees get stronger and...
01-02-21, 02:34 PM
Replies: 2,850
Views: 352,215
Posted By Cyclcist11023131

Waterfall ride

I did a 32 mile “Waterfall Ride”. A looping, road, bike path, dirt road, single track ride to a small waterfall in Santiago Oaks Park. I bring a sandwich bag and feed the fish and turtles. Very Zen,
12-28-20, 10:36 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,932
Posted By Cyclcist11023131

Bugs

A Bee flew into the space between my eye and eyeglasses. Was knocking around on my eyeball and glass. I slung those glasses off and they landed safe hanging on a stick in the brush. No sting!
12-27-20, 11:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,766
Posted By Cyclcist11023131

The wind is my friend, the wind is my friend....

The wind is my friend, the wind is my friend....
12-26-20, 03:00 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,254
Posted By Cyclcist11023131

Neck bike

I have a similar problem. I settled on a Cannondale FSI II mountain bike running 29 x 1 1/2 Schwalbe Marathon Supreme tires. I was going to switch handlebars but am fully comfortable with what I have...
11-26-20, 08:21 PM
Replies: 317
Views: 92,889
Posted By Cyclcist11023131

2017 Cannondale FSI

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Great Cross-country ride. Fast, agile, fun to flog!...
11-17-20, 06:35 PM
Replies: 1,566
Views: 177,247
Posted By Cyclcist11023131

Cannondale FSI

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11-05-20, 09:57 PM
Replies: 2,850
Views: 352,215
Posted By Cyclcist11023131

End of La Palma.

I did an early morning “end of La Palma run”. Moonscape out there, still fuming out of deep root fumaroles.
Lately it’s been either a 30.5 mile ride with lots of bonus hills out to the end La...
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