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Forum: Commuting
11-06-21, 06:54 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,795
Posted By RonE

It rains most afternoons during the summer in...

It rains most afternoons during the summer in Central Florida and brings another danger to bicycling in the rain - lightning. Thunderstorms literally pop up anywhere in a summer afternoon as a result...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-18-21, 07:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 728
Posted By RonE

The West Orange trail is probably the best choice...

The West Orange trail is probably the best choice for you. There are at least two places in the Winter Garden area that rent bikes, one at KiIlarney Station and another in Winter Garden proper. If...
Forum: Commuting
05-13-21, 08:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,342
Posted By RonE

I certainly think such a bicycle commute is...

I certainly think such a bicycle commute is doable, but you certainly have to consider the time commitment, the weather, the amount of daylight available, and your work hours. You might be able to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-08-21, 04:23 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 17,754
Posted By RonE

Solo. But, I am an introverted loner.

Solo. But, I am an introverted loner.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-08-21, 04:22 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,656
Posted By RonE

My Giant Rapid has a little over 26,500 miles.

My Giant Rapid has a little over 26,500 miles.
Forum: Commuting
03-03-21, 03:19 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,957
Posted By RonE

It is doable! Up until COVID-19 times, I did...

It is doable!

Up until COVID-19 times, I did a 34-mile round trip commute once or twice a week. The route is totally flat (it is Florida) and about a third of the distance is on a nice shaded path...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-22-20, 07:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,424
Posted By RonE

We have no restrictions about masking up for...

We have no restrictions about masking up for outdoor exercise where I live. But, I have been thinking about wearing a mask or face shield as the days get cooler. I doubt that masks or face shields...
Forum: Commuting
11-22-20, 07:25 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,998
Posted By RonE

I already have more miles this year than any...

I already have more miles this year than any other year while commuting over the last 13 years. During the last few weeks though, I have become much less motivated about biking. I had been riding...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-28-20, 06:32 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,097
Posted By RonE

It may just be the result of the lack of traffic...

It may just be the result of the lack of traffic that I enjoyed while biking during the early days of COVID-19, but drivers now seem to be traveling at even higher speeds and paying less attention to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-21-20, 12:03 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 15,594
Posted By RonE

I actually bought a Subaru Impreza wagon several...

I actually bought a Subaru Impreza wagon several years ago because my bike fit in the back just fine without removing its wheels. Thus, I do not use a rack of any kind.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-15-20, 12:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,388
Posted By RonE

The errors in mileage that I see using Cyclemeter...

The errors in mileage that I see using Cyclemeter are counted in miles. For instance, I rode 24 miles yesterday morning, but Cyclemeter reported 17.75 miles. I never pay attention to elevation...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-15-20, 10:53 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,388
Posted By RonE

I have been using the free version of Cyclemeter...

I have been using the free version of Cyclemeter for Android for about 6-months. I have been very disappointed in its implementation as it produces unpredictable and unrepeatable mileage, speed and...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-20, 02:08 PM
Replies: 302
Views: 31,095
Posted By RonE

And, power is proportional to the cube of the...

And, power is proportional to the cube of the velocity for aerodynamic drag.
Forum: Commuting
09-06-20, 12:31 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 23,242
Posted By RonE

My commute is 17 miles each way, and I bike about...

My commute is 17 miles each way, and I bike about 2 times per week. I normally cruise at about 15MPH and average 12-13MPH with traffic, stop signs, traffic lights, etc. Living in Florida, there is no...
Forum: Pills and Ills
09-06-20, 12:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,602
Posted By RonE

I had a robotic prostatectomy about 12 years ago...

I had a robotic prostatectomy about 12 years ago when I was in my mid 50s. I volunteered as an assistant softball coach at a local high school and I immediately got re-involved in that right after...
Forum: Commuting
07-18-20, 01:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,367
Posted By RonE

One thing that will NOT happen is that a bee will...

One thing that will NOT happen is that a bee will not fly into your mouth and sting you on the cheek before you can spit it out! Where I live, it is mandatory to wear a mask in public, but biking and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-22-20, 02:31 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 21,418
Posted By RonE

Now, wait a minute! Broccoli is my favorite food...

Now, wait a minute! Broccoli is my favorite food group!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-19-20, 02:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,953
Posted By RonE

I have over 26K miles on my straight-bar hybrid....

I have over 26K miles on my straight-bar hybrid. Until Covid-19, I used it primarily to do a 34-mile round trip commute twice a week, and it has served me very well. For me, the issue that I have...
Forum: Commuting
05-02-20, 07:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,170
Posted By RonE

I struggled with the worsening traffic conditions...

I struggled with the worsening traffic conditions on my 17 mile commute that consisted of about 40% bike path between home and the office. The drivers' attitudes toward bicyclists and several close...
Forum: Commuting
04-24-20, 07:30 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,393
Posted By RonE

I used to commute to and from work twice a week...

I used to commute to and from work twice a week averaging about 50 miles. Now I ride 15 to 18 miles every morning averaging about 100 miles a week.

I do not think about the morning rides as fake...
Forum: Commuting
04-11-20, 07:49 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,249
Posted By RonE

I use both head and tail lights during the day in...

I use both head and tail lights during the day in the hopes that they make me a little more visible to drivers. High visibility clothing and helmets also contribute an extra edge in safety....
Forum: Commuting
03-12-20, 09:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,252
Posted By RonE

My takeaway from the CNN article was that there...

My takeaway from the CNN article was that there were fewer all-cause deaths for the bicycle commuters, but remember that cause and effect cannot be assumed.
Forum: Commuting
10-24-19, 04:51 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,008
Posted By RonE

I guess this might qualify as a little quirky......

I guess this might qualify as a little quirky... While staying safe, I move side-to-side on the trails in order to position myself in as much shade as possible. Especially during the summer months,...
Forum: Commuting
10-10-19, 10:41 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,550
Posted By RonE

It does not have to be cold for glasses to fog up...

It does not have to be cold for glasses to fog up when stopped. I live in Florida and it happens here too. If my glasses are not fogging up, then they are subject to dripping perspiration, which does...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-26-19, 06:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,190
Posted By RonE

I have been strongly considering both the Sirrus...

I have been strongly considering both the Sirrus X-Comp and the Toughroad SLR1. I have ridden the X-Comp and a Toughroad SLR2, but have not been able to find an SLR1 to test ride. I liked the way the...
Forum: Commuting
08-21-19, 07:35 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 28,107
Posted By RonE

I wear glasses with clip-on sunglasses when...

I wear glasses with clip-on sunglasses when bicycling all the time. The combination works great. During my years of bicycle commuting I have never had a rock hit my face, helmet or glasses. Bugs are...
Forum: Commuting
08-07-19, 10:48 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,086
Posted By RonE

I use a cheap cotton headband that I wear just...

I use a cheap cotton headband that I wear just above the brows. I ring it out about every hour or so. It works well, but I do carry a second headband in case it is needed. I was surprised at the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-01-19, 01:46 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,199
Posted By RonE

Central Florida is flat. I do a 70-mile loop...

Central Florida is flat. I do a 70-mile loop where the only climbing involved is 5 highway overpasses.
Forum: Commuting
06-28-19, 10:28 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,384
Posted By RonE

I live in Florida for a reason. I would take the...

I live in Florida for a reason. I would take the heat and humidity over facing a cold drenching rain any day. I typically ride in 90+ weather with high humidity a lot of the year. But for me, the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-19, 02:17 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 12,638
Posted By RonE

My first multi-speed bike was a 1968 Schwinn...

My first multi-speed bike was a 1968 Schwinn Continental. It cost me $125 and was an expensive buy for me at the time. It was my sole means of transportation and it did the job well! The ~600%...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-14-19, 07:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,319
Posted By RonE

I have also ridden the Hawthorne trail with my...

I have also ridden the Hawthorne trail with my daughter, but we brought our own bikes. The trail was great with the hills, the trees and the view of Paynes Prairie. But, spending time with my...
Forum: Commuting
05-10-19, 07:57 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,185
Posted By RonE

I live in Florida, so it is almost always hot and...

I live in Florida, so it is almost always hot and humid. My commute is about 17 miles each way. There is no shower at work, so I shower in the morning before leaving home.

The perspiration...
Forum: Commuting
03-12-19, 12:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,045
Posted By RonE

The company that I work for decided not to...

The company that I work for decided not to participate in the previous tax credit (and probably will not participate in any new tax credit) because they would have to pay a third party to manage the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-06-19, 08:20 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,163
Posted By RonE

I just turned 65 and I ride a little over...

I just turned 65 and I ride a little over 2000-miles a year. I really enjoy bicycling, even when I have to tangle with seemingly mindless drivers. I am not fast and I have never done a century, but I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-04-19, 12:19 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 29,342
Posted By RonE

Most of my bicycling miles are to and from work....

Most of my bicycling miles are to and from work. The gas savings and lower wear and tear on the car pretty much pay for my cycling. The original cost of the bike is included, but it does take a...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-18-18, 06:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,537
Posted By RonE

I am considering a Sirrus X Comp also and hope to...

I am considering a Sirrus X Comp also and hope to try one out this weekend. I am not sure about the 1x11. I live in Florida, so I am not really concerned about my normal riding. I will not push the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-10-18, 10:51 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,790
Posted By RonE

For what it is worth... In 2008, I bought a...

For what it is worth... In 2008, I bought a Giant Rapid 2, which was an aluminum hybrid road bike with straight handle bars. About 1.5 years and 5000 miles later, the LBS noticed a crack in the seat...
Forum: Commuting
05-30-18, 08:23 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 25,996
Posted By RonE

My commute is 17 miles each way over flat central...

My commute is 17 miles each way over flat central Florida terrain split about equally between neighborhood streets, busy roadways and a nice trail. My cruising speed is typically between 15-18MPH....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-22-17, 09:20 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,811
Posted By RonE

I keep a Google spreadsheet. I include bike,...

I keep a Google spreadsheet. I include bike, times, mileage, routes and miscellaneous information. In addition, I monitor maintenance costs and purchases. Since my commutes offset driving costs, I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-17-17, 07:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,383
Posted By RonE

I agree with the comments about getting a decent...

I agree with the comments about getting a decent used mountain bike and then see what happens.

When I started riding about 8 years ago, I borrowed and then bought an old mountain bike from a...
Forum: Commuting
05-12-17, 02:23 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 18,596
Posted By RonE

I ride 17 miles each way 2 to 3 times a week. I...

I ride 17 miles each way 2 to 3 times a week. I use the off days to carry my clothes and other items to and from work. I also have a trunk bag in which I can carry other odds and ends. I do not...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-21-17, 03:18 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,874
Posted By RonE

Be careful about what the study really tells us. ...

Be careful about what the study really tells us. Although the news seems to make the study sound like it shows causality - that bicycling causes significant health benefits, the study only shows...
Forum: Commuting
03-31-17, 08:07 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 11,783
Posted By RonE

I try to ride to commute 2 or 3 times a week. ...

I try to ride to commute 2 or 3 times a week. So, I can often pick the good days to ride and leave out the bad. I live in central Florida, so I generally do not need to worry about how cold it is...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-28-17, 08:51 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,244
Posted By RonE

I live in a pretty warm climate, but I do start...

I live in a pretty warm climate, but I do start my morning commutes in the low to mid 40s F a couple of times a year. By the time I arrive at the office a little over an hour later, the temperature...
Forum: Commuting
12-20-16, 09:20 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,980
Posted By RonE

I do not set a budget, but I do track my commute...

I do not set a budget, but I do track my commute miles, expenses, and estimated commute savings in terms of gas and tolls. Every year, a new set of tires and a tuneup or two are needed. Brake pads,...
Forum: Commuting
06-24-16, 08:49 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,554
Posted By RonE

I have been using 700x28 Specialized Armadillo...

I have been using 700x28 Specialized Armadillo tires for almost 7 years on my commuter. They come in a variety of sizes, including 700x23. I have not tried any other flat resistant tires and thus...
Forum: Commuting
02-09-16, 11:25 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,814
Posted By RonE

In central Florida, the late fall, winter and...

In central Florida, the late fall, winter and early spring are generally pretty dry except when a front pushes rain through. I have a relatively long commute and try to do it 2 or 3 times times a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-01-14, 09:23 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,268
Posted By RonE

I regularly commute by bicycle in Orlando where...

I regularly commute by bicycle in Orlando where the temperatures plus humidity can be brutal - approaching 100 degrees Fahrenheit and 100% humidity in the afternoons. I admit that I have never...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-30-11, 09:57 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,190
Posted By RonE

A little over 3000 miles in 2011.

A little over 3000 miles in 2011.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-18-11, 06:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 750
Posted By RonE

I use MyTracks on my Android phone.

I use MyTracks on my Android phone.
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