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Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-16-22, 11:32 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 727
Posted By dennis336

Location tracking

Hi all, got a question on devices or software that allow someone to track my location even if I don't have cell service. I'm sometimes in fairly rural areas, especially on gravel rides, and, at...
Forum: Southeast
09-10-22, 03:17 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,740
Posted By dennis336

I'm not going to lie ... just about everyone I...

I'm not going to lie ... just about everyone I had a conversation with during our vacation, I managed to insert the fact that I cycled up Mount Mitchell .... pretty shameless ....
...
Forum: Southeast
09-09-22, 04:31 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,740
Posted By dennis336

So, 2 years after my original post, I made it to...

So, 2 years after my original post, I made it to north Carolina and cycled up mount Mitchell. I rode from where we were staying about 5 miles north of the BRP. So, not as much route 80 climbing as...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-24-22, 10:41 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,488
Posted By dennis336

Probably around 10 years ago I rode my second...

Probably around 10 years ago I rode my second century ... the temperature by the end was well into the 90s with pretty high humidity. Combine that with my own inexperience on hydration for long...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-24-22, 10:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 790
Posted By dennis336

There is no limit to what can be learned on Bike...

There is no limit to what can be learned on Bike Forums. Thanks :D
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-23-22, 03:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 790
Posted By dennis336

If you want to have a laugh

Found this video on what a cyclist is that (I thought) is pretty funny:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EE8m8mmq1k
Forum: Pills and Ills
04-19-22, 08:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,224
Posted By dennis336

Several years ago - actually, around 8 years ago...

Several years ago - actually, around 8 years ago (I'm 68 now) - I was getting a lot of discomfort in my left elbow. It was a year where I had increased my mileage and difficulty level. I also was...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-25-22, 11:33 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,541
Posted By dennis336

Yes, SL is Super Light and SDNTNL is Super Duper...

Yes, SL is Super Light and SDNTNL is Super Duper Extremely Next To Nothing Light. :roflmao2:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-25-22, 04:34 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,541
Posted By dennis336

Thanks all for the replies. I did reach out to...

Thanks all for the replies. I did reach out to the contact Crankycrank provided and got a quick and helpful response. Here it is:9 speed:
X9 NPGY (silver outer plates and grey inner plates) is our...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-24-22, 05:52 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,541
Posted By dennis336

KMC chain question

Got a couple of chain questions .. I'm looking to buy a couple of chains - one 9-speed and another 11-speed. I'm looking at the KMC and am seeing different labels for what appears to be similar (if...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-27-21, 08:39 PM
Replies: 4,791
Views: 385,175
Posted By dennis336

Got my annual century ride in this weekend ......

Got my annual century ride in this weekend ... 100 miles and small change. Comparatively easy ride in terms of hills but I wasn't feeling confident in my conditioning this year - 68 years old and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-21-21, 05:09 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,502
Posted By dennis336

cell phone in jersey pocket story (got lucky)

Thought I'd share a good luck story.

Some time ago, there was a thread about where cyclists keep their cell phone when riding. I've always been in the camp who keeps my phone in my right side...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-19-21, 01:19 PM
Replies: 4,791
Views: 385,175
Posted By dennis336

Did two rides this weekend. Saturday a 36 mile...

Did two rides this weekend. Saturday a 36 mile mixed gravel and pavement ride. Very hilly for my conditioning level, with a couple of long gravel climbs, one being very sketchy for my tastes (I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-05-21, 05:06 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,055
Posted By dennis336

My first century, I was about ready to die at the...

My first century, I was about ready to die at the 75 mile mark. I was completely wrong on pacing and hydration. I managed to finish but it was NOT pretty. My second century, the following year, I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-16-21, 07:27 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,109
Posted By dennis336

I'm a big fan of Acadia National Park in Maine. ...

I'm a big fan of Acadia National Park in Maine. The Park Loop Road with a side spur up Cadillac Mountain offer wonderful ocean views. I get out very early when there's very little traffic on the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-24-21, 01:30 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,034
Posted By dennis336

Just got back from a 16 mile ride - 30 degrees F...

Just got back from a 16 mile ride - 30 degrees F with wind around 15 mph. I'll go out into the 20's F maybe upper teens if it's sunny without much wind. Granted I don't do long rides but if I can...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-26-20, 07:15 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,459
Posted By dennis336

I also am about 100 miles short of 5,000 miles...

I also am about 100 miles short of 5,000 miles for the year. That's my biggest mileage year ever. I started the year retired but when covid hit and the uncertainty with the economy in the mix, I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-31-20, 06:02 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,143
Posted By dennis336

I've got a Trek Domane which is my regular road...

I've got a Trek Domane which is my regular road bike. I've also got a Surly Disc Trucker. While i first bought it for touring, I've ended up not doing any fully loaded tours with yet (the two I've...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-20, 06:42 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,300
Posted By dennis336

I was rear-ended a few years ago with my bike on...

I was rear-ended a few years ago with my bike on a trunk rack. Brought it to my LBS and the mechanic said we needed to replace the front wheel and, to be safe, the fork. Provided an estimate of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-29-20, 11:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,227
Posted By dennis336

Then, there's this: ...

Then, there's this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQvzvVeK13Y
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-04-20, 09:13 AM
Replies: 265
Views: 14,839
Posted By dennis336

Thought I'd reply since so few have had the...

Thought I'd reply since so few have had the courtesy of responding to the initial question :)

I carry my phone even though I often have no reception so it's kind of for emergencies but, in...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-27-20, 07:28 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,296
Posted By dennis336

I always make it a point to fall off my bike at 0...

I always make it a point to fall off my bike at 0 mph when stopping at a red light on a busy intersection with as many people as possible watching. Helps me maintain a strong sense of humility -...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-19-20, 03:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 486
Posted By dennis336

Thanks, sounds like I'll need to be careful about...

Thanks, sounds like I'll need to be careful about bringing enough to eat and drink. Now, my only problem is convincing my wife that me doing this hill climb on my bike is a great vacation idea :lol:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-13-20, 04:26 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,988
Posted By dennis336

For my long rides, I'll put the bike in the van...

For my long rides, I'll put the bike in the van and drive to different corners of the state, or even a bordering state (live in Connecticut, so small in area). That gives me a lot of variety - and,...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-20, 08:11 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,379
Posted By dennis336

Initial post was in 2005! Definitely, this is in...

Initial post was in 2005! Definitely, this is in the running for the oldest thread resurrection ... seems like someone finds it again every 6 or 7 years.

Having said that, cycling in Manila would...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-09-20, 03:57 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,682
Posted By dennis336

I have a Trek Domane (CF) and I love it. Aside...

I have a Trek Domane (CF) and I love it. Aside from CF vs. other materials variable, I've found the following to be big factors in helping with my comfort on longer rides:
1) A full bike fit
2)...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-08-20, 01:10 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,724
Posted By dennis336

Wait .... sweet pickles?!? I consider them...

Wait .... sweet pickles?!? I consider them hardly members of the pickle family. Strictly a dill man, here.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-08-20, 03:43 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 13,604
Posted By dennis336

Several years back, on the second century ride...

Several years back, on the second century ride I'd ever done (so still working out pacing, hydration, etc) the temperature got deep into the 90s with high humidity. At about the 80 mile mark, I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-08-20, 03:38 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,724
Posted By dennis336

My initial motivation for trying the pickles...

My initial motivation for trying the pickles mid-ride was to replenish salt/electrolytes ... I find them refreshing and a nice variation from the energy bars. Fortunately, I've been lucky not to get...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-01-20, 02:17 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 10,284
Posted By dennis336

Junk miles are when you sign up for a century and...

Junk miles are when you sign up for a century and find out at the end it was, like, 98 miles. So ... you ride around the parking lot for 2 miles so your OCD brain can truthfully say you rode a...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-22-20, 03:09 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 12,161
Posted By dennis336

Yeah, I mean, accidents happen, but most of the...

Yeah, I mean, accidents happen, but most of the clips in the video were pretty much accidents begging to happen.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-01-20, 11:51 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 28,369
Posted By dennis336

I had a feeling the OP was one who would post a...

I had a feeling the OP was one who would post a question and never show up again :)

Having said that, while my primary bikes are a Trek Domane and Surly Disc Trucker, I actually have a Walmart...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-03-19, 04:49 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,566
Posted By dennis336

Agree with the advice on getting a bike fit. ...

Agree with the advice on getting a bike fit. Even if you decide to get a new bike, it's a good idea. Several years ago, as I started increasing my mileage and ride difficulty, I was getting to the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-10-19, 09:08 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 10,879
Posted By dennis336

I'm the last person that should be giving advice...

I'm the last person that should be giving advice on cleaning but ......

I just use Pro-Link Chain Lube ... just put a drop or two on each link, let it sit a few minutes then grip a cloth around a...
Forum: Northeast
06-02-19, 06:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,126
Posted By dennis336

What gravel roads do you ride in Southern New England?

Over the last couple of years, I've really come to enjoy cycling on gravel roads. Got a pretty good list of roads I ride in NW Connecticut/SW MA, Chester, CT, and I've been riding some of the D2R2...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-19, 08:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,250
Posted By dennis336

most of my shorts are PI. I'm a fan - at half...

most of my shorts are PI. I'm a fan - at half price, I'd take advantage!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-19, 01:30 PM
Replies: 2,898
Views: 416,221
Posted By dennis336

I yell at people for not waving. Is that...

I yell at people for not waving. Is that considered elitist?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-28-19, 10:10 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 24,795
Posted By dennis336

I've reached the low 40's (mph) several times. ...

I've reached the low 40's (mph) several times. The conditions tend to be descents that are short, rather steep, straight with good visibility and good road conditions. Even then, I feel like I'm...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-12-18, 06:32 AM
Replies: 3,329
Views: 873,796
Posted By dennis336

This is kind of a test to see if I can display a...

This is kind of a test to see if I can display a picture ... but, it's my Surly Disc Trucker which I use for tours, gravel, and when my "regular" road bike (Trek Domane) is in for maintenance.
...
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