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Forum: Commuting
05-14-10, 05:10 PM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 303,820
Posted By asphalt junkie

We've been getting hammered with cold, wet, windy...

We've been getting hammered with cold, wet, windy weather this week (not to mention the last month ...). It's raining pretty good right now and I didn't bring my rain pants. On Tuesday I rode home in...
Forum: Commuting
04-23-10, 10:00 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 7,039
Posted By asphalt junkie

Funny. I figured if I rode enough it would render...

Funny. I figured if I rode enough it would render me sterile.
Forum: Commuting
04-23-10, 09:36 PM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 303,820
Posted By asphalt junkie

My first rainy day of the season. On the ride in,...

My first rainy day of the season. On the ride in, I was staying dry until near the end on the Cherry Creek Trail near downtown. The creek was flooding the trail and I decided to plow through. Bad...
Forum: Commuting
04-15-10, 05:07 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 13,881
Posted By asphalt junkie

I tried that and they're very hard to come by,...

I tried that and they're very hard to come by, esp. in the right size. But try eBay and Craigslist. And they're kind of like Hondas in that you don't really get that much of a discount for a used one...
Forum: Commuting
04-15-10, 04:15 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 10,065
Posted By asphalt junkie

I score a 6. So why am I always passing those 3's...

I score a 6. So why am I always passing those 3's on fixies?
Forum: Commuting
04-15-10, 03:59 PM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 303,820
Posted By asphalt junkie

This is weather I've dreamt about since October.

This is weather I've dreamt about since October.
Forum: Commuting
04-13-10, 11:25 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,577
Posted By asphalt junkie

I'm doing a 500+ mile tour in late June. Should I...

I'm doing a 500+ mile tour in late June. Should I get a Brooks? I figure I'll be putting in 150 miles a week or more until then.
Forum: Commuting
04-13-10, 11:16 AM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 303,820
Posted By asphalt junkie

Strong head/cross winds this morning. I'm sure...

Strong head/cross winds this morning. I'm sure they'll reverse direction for the ride home.
Forum: Commuting
03-25-10, 10:55 AM
Replies: 680
Views: 431,698
Posted By asphalt junkie

I think you're referring to my comment. I'm just...

I think you're referring to my comment. I'm just saying that I'd love to own a Riv, but I've never owned anything close and probably never will. Not that I couldn't, but I don't want to peel off that...
Forum: Commuting
03-24-10, 02:51 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,200
Posted By asphalt junkie

That's awesome.

That's awesome.
Forum: Commuting
03-24-10, 02:43 PM
Replies: 680
Views: 431,698
Posted By asphalt junkie

Any bike I've ever ridden could be called a...

Any bike I've ever ridden could be called a poor-man's Rivendell, or even a poor-man's Rivendell substitute.
Forum: Commuting
03-24-10, 02:29 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,182
Posted By asphalt junkie

The commute is longer because you're exercising....

The commute is longer because you're exercising. Assuming that you'll get some exercise one way or the other each day or at least each week, there's no opportunity cost. It's efficient use of time.
Forum: Commuting
03-24-10, 01:37 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,182
Posted By asphalt junkie

This is a favorite topic of mine. I've calculated...

This is a favorite topic of mine. I've calculated that I save as much as $8 a day commuting by bike. See my explanation of this calculation at this thread: ...
Forum: Commuting
03-24-10, 12:51 PM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 303,820
Posted By asphalt junkie

Yes I rode yesterday and today. Still have my...

Yes I rode yesterday and today. Still have my winter tires on so I figured what the hell. Last night was a bit dicey for me. Strong winds, low visibility and little margin for error on roads put me...
Forum: Commuting
03-17-10, 01:01 PM
Replies: 1,355
Views: 54,603
Posted By asphalt junkie

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Forum: Commuting
03-17-10, 10:26 AM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 303,820
Posted By asphalt junkie

Napalm Shower Of Death. I rode through heavy...

Napalm Shower Of Death.

I rode through heavy mist of tree sprayers this morning. Saw them standing there wearing masks and goggles but didn't figure it out until I was in it. Probably won't kill...
Forum: Commuting
03-17-10, 10:23 AM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 303,820
Posted By asphalt junkie

I hear ya. I promised my wife I would keep them...

I hear ya. I promised my wife I would keep them on for another week or so but if the weather looks clear next week they're coming off.
Forum: Commuting
03-16-10, 10:36 AM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 303,820
Posted By asphalt junkie

My evening commute has improved significantly....

My evening commute has improved significantly. Watched the sun set yesterday evening as I pedaled around 6:45, and saw kids playing ball in the parks. Magnificent.
Forum: Commuting
03-08-10, 01:05 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,344
Posted By asphalt junkie

Hmmmm ... but don't you get an extra hour of...

Hmmmm ... but don't you get an extra hour of sunlight in the fall (before DST ends) that you wouldn't otherwise get? Your increased emissions in the spring should be offset by reduced emissions in...
Forum: Commuting
03-08-10, 12:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 402
Posted By asphalt junkie

Thoughts on winter commuting

Now that spring is knocking on the door and beginning to melt winter's icy grip, I thought I'd post some thoughts that banged around my head over the last four months. I've been off the forum for a...
Forum: Commuting
03-08-10, 11:17 AM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 303,820
Posted By asphalt junkie

Random thoughts. Some weeks are just impossible...

Random thoughts.
Some weeks are just impossible to ride to work. I've got something screwing up my schedule almost every day this week. It's OK because I've ridden most days since December....
Forum: Commuting
01-15-10, 06:19 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 4,632
Posted By asphalt junkie

OK I've been avoiding posting on this thread...

OK I've been avoiding posting on this thread because this debate just goes round and round, but it keeps popping up at the top of the forum so ...

I haven't ridden with earphones/buds for many,...
Forum: Commuting
01-15-10, 05:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,246
Posted By asphalt junkie

I recall being surprised by the noise my fenders...

I recall being surprised by the noise my fenders made after I installed them. They're quieter now, after tightening some screws and making subtle adjustments ... but mainly I just got used to it I...
Forum: Touring
01-15-10, 02:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 847
Posted By asphalt junkie

Not a touring expert here but I've done a few...

Not a touring expert here but I've done a few week-long trips over the years. I would pick a handful of places I'd really like to visit along the way and then try to build the route out from there....
Forum: Touring
01-15-10, 01:43 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,779
Posted By asphalt junkie

I can tell you from experience that a 100-mile...

I can tell you from experience that a 100-mile day, even if you're in decent shape, is a big deal. A 75-mile day also is a very serious ride, though most people who do some regular riding and are in...
Forum: Commuting
01-15-10, 12:34 PM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 303,820
Posted By asphalt junkie

Low point of my week (so far) was last night when...

Low point of my week (so far) was last night when a dog that may well have been a pit bull came charging at me. At first I thought he was behind the gate but then realized the gate was open. I was...
Forum: Commuting
01-15-10, 12:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 509
Posted By asphalt junkie

Sweet.

Sweet.
Forum: Mountain - Plains
01-14-10, 01:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 976
Posted By asphalt junkie

Good point, but the snow's getting thin.

Good point, but the snow's getting thin.
Forum: Mountain - Plains
01-14-10, 01:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 976
Posted By asphalt junkie

True. Last year I lucked into a free spot when a...

True. Last year I lucked into a free spot when a friend/co-worker decided she didn't want to go. Hadn't really done the training, though ... This summer I might try something longer and more laid...
Forum: Commuting
01-13-10, 04:00 PM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 303,820
Posted By asphalt junkie

We went from deep freeze to major thaw in about 4...

We went from deep freeze to major thaw in about 4 days. Today's high (59F) is higher than the high a couple days last June. Thank goodness for showers. I've been overdressed and arriving quite damp.
Forum: Mountain - Plains
01-13-10, 03:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 976
Posted By asphalt junkie

Triple Bypass full in less than an hour!

Congrats if you signed up. I didn't ... was busy and thought I had at least this afternoon to take care of it. Still, I'm more relieved than disappointed. There are plenty of other rides and I don't...
Forum: Commuting
01-10-10, 04:03 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,035
Posted By asphalt junkie

I bet this guy managed to keep the family jewels...

I bet this guy managed to keep the family jewels warm:

"March 2, 1900 was clear and crisp, 30 degrees below zero. I was dressed in a flannel shirt, heavy fleece-lined overalls, a heavy mackinaw...
Forum: Commuting
01-10-10, 03:51 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,902
Posted By asphalt junkie

It seems like a good idea to me wash my bike...

It seems like a good idea to me wash my bike periodically during the winter. It's not a beater (yet) and I hope to do some touring with it.
Forum: Commuting
01-09-10, 05:17 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,902
Posted By asphalt junkie

I took the bike into the bathroom today for its...

I took the bike into the bathroom today for its first-ever inside shower. I had seen a few people on the forum saying they did this so I figured what the heck. The bike certainly needed a wash. I...
Forum: Commuting
01-09-10, 01:46 PM
Replies: 343
Views: 61,159
Posted By asphalt junkie

A fun thread. Glad to see it back in action. I...

A fun thread. Glad to see it back in action. I particularly like the coffee cup holders, bells/horns and pepper spray. I'm not really a gadget person so my dash is pretty nondescript so I'm not...
Forum: Commuting
01-08-10, 07:18 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,035
Posted By asphalt junkie

There have been a lot of great posts here and I...

There have been a lot of great posts here and I thank you. I would like to express my general happiness as a cycle commuter this winter. It has taken a lot of preparation and purchases of equipment,...
Forum: Commuting
01-08-10, 07:04 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,035
Posted By asphalt junkie

It's on the west side, climbing 26th starting at...

It's on the west side, climbing 26th starting at about Garrison and continuing to just before Kipling. Nothing steep but it just keeps going. It's otherwise a nice stretch since there's a big...
Forum: Commuting
01-08-10, 02:03 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,035
Posted By asphalt junkie

Thanks for the encouragement everyone. I really...

Thanks for the encouragement everyone. I really am enjoying winter commuting a lot and plan to plow through to spring but there are dispiriting moments and I thought I'd have a little fun with this...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-08-10, 01:57 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,420
Posted By asphalt junkie

Yeah, I guess you get what you pay for. I bought...

Yeah, I guess you get what you pay for. I bought the tires for mainly hardpack and ice, and they're dandy. Last night and this morning I had a few slips that made me realize things get iffy real...
Forum: Commuting
01-08-10, 01:15 PM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 303,820
Posted By asphalt junkie

I've just got a pair of thick wool blend socks,...

I've just got a pair of thick wool blend socks, and I may add a thin polypro pair underneath because the toes have suffered a bit the last couple days. My shoes have some insulation that seems enough...
Forum: Commuting
01-08-10, 12:45 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,035
Posted By asphalt junkie

I'm onto you. Admit this is a hoax.

Last night -- as I pedaled home in near zero temps, light batteries fading front and back, climbing a long hill I call "the grind," sucking air through an iced-over mask, nose, toes, fingers and...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-07-10, 04:07 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,420
Posted By asphalt junkie

I bought a pair of Kenda Klondikes about a month...

I bought a pair of Kenda Klondikes about a month ago. I don't see much written about them here or elsewhere, but so far I'm pleased with them. Wanted a pair of Nokian 106s but couldn't get them...
Forum: Commuting
01-07-10, 03:06 PM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 303,820
Posted By asphalt junkie

Single digits this morning. Fresh hardpack on the...

Single digits this morning. Fresh hardpack on the roads. This is winter cycle commuting. Didn't feel like I had really joined the club until today.
Forum: Commuting
12-29-09, 12:33 PM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 303,820
Posted By asphalt junkie

First commute in over a week yesterday. We've got...

First commute in over a week yesterday. We've got some snow on the roads so my winter tires are finally making me happy! They're particularly good on the partially cleared bikepath. There's a lot of...
Forum: Commuting
12-29-09, 12:23 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,961
Posted By asphalt junkie

I got a Park Tool bench-mount maintenance stand...

I got a Park Tool bench-mount maintenance stand and a pair of Shimano pedals, the kind for bike shoes on one side and with platform on the other for street shoes.
Forum: Commuting
12-16-09, 11:39 AM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 303,820
Posted By asphalt junkie

My commute today was a bit smoother and faster...

My commute today was a bit smoother and faster than the last two days. That's because last night I realized I had installed my front wheel with the tread of my new winter tire in the wrong direction....
Forum: Commuting
12-14-09, 07:15 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 4,570
Posted By asphalt junkie

I landed in the middle of the poll. I can do a...

I landed in the middle of the poll. I can do a lot of routine maintenance but wouldn't know what to do with bottom bracket or headset. I'm trying to learn things as I go along. Replaced a rear axle...
Forum: Commuting
12-14-09, 03:41 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,157
Posted By asphalt junkie

I put in maybe 1,200 a year on my road bike and...

I put in maybe 1,200 a year on my road bike and this year I'm pushing 2,500 commuting, which puts it at about two thirds. First time I've made that calculation and it makes me glad that I bought a...
Forum: Commuting
12-14-09, 03:21 PM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 303,820
Posted By asphalt junkie

Installed a pair of studded tires this weekend...

Installed a pair of studded tires this weekend (Kenda Klondikes 40c, 100 studs) and rode on asphalt because the snow and ice have melted. Now I really want it to snow ... forecast says maybe...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-13-09, 12:49 PM
Replies: 1,384
Views: 527,329
Posted By asphalt junkie

Ready for snow. Finally got a pair of studded...

Ready for snow. Finally got a pair of studded tires (Kenda Klondike 40c) but of course the foul weather and snow are gone for now. They ride smooth enough so I'm planning to just keep them on until...
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