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Forum: Commuting
09-16-22, 09:32 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,840
Posted By VRC

Question is about the ride, not the work day.

Question is about the ride, not the work day.
Forum: Commuting
09-16-22, 08:06 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,840
Posted By VRC

Sorry I seem to have shocked people but I was...

Sorry I seem to have shocked people but I was shocked by Paul’s reply too.

To clarify, my question/comment relates to *riding the bike* in street clothes. I am not concerned about wearing...
Forum: Commuting
09-15-22, 08:45 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,840
Posted By VRC

None if your business but I think it’s fine. I’ve...

None if your business but I think it’s fine. I’ve been doing the ride changing out of kit just because I don’t want to wear bibs all day.
Forum: Commuting
09-15-22, 05:56 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,840
Posted By VRC

Getting tired of the costume change

I’m going to try velosambas, stretchy jeans, and a wool tee and see how it feels for a 10 mile, semi sporty commute and working. Wish me luck. Advice/commisseration welcome.

Edit: so people can...
Forum: Northern California
04-17-21, 09:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,735
Posted By VRC

I’m so sad about Joe and very upset that it...

I’m so sad about Joe and very upset that it happened at that roundabout. So many cyclists use it to get over to the trail... all it takes is one person not to be looking.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-22-20, 07:02 PM
Replies: 6,304
Views: 580,842
Posted By VRC

16 miles...trying to do 150 over 10 days

16 miles...trying to do 150 over 10 days
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-30-19, 11:46 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,120
Posted By VRC

I know exactly where you are talking about and...

I know exactly where you are talking about and I’ll bet they were deciding because the “bike route” signs tell you to turn left when you can in fact go straight and still reach Walnut Ave. Not too...
Forum: Northern California
07-11-19, 10:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,752
Posted By VRC

And now it’s gone. I guess the point was just to...

And now it’s gone. I guess the point was just to show what that kind of protected lane looks like. I totally agree that it is/was unneeded at that spot as that street has very little traffic. Bikes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-18, 07:23 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,631
Posted By VRC

Meh. I liked Paso very very much!

Meh. I liked Paso very very much!
Forum: Commuting
09-10-18, 09:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,889
Posted By VRC

16 to around 20 years old. Enough said. ...

16 to around 20 years old.

Enough said.

Can you leave a little earlier or later or take a slightly different route to avoid this fool?

Can you you let him get in front of you at the stops?...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-08-18, 09:26 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,811
Posted By VRC

First off I think you should do basic safety like...

First off I think you should do basic safety like what side on the road to ride on, the signals, stopping at a cross street etc. a lot of kids (and people, really) seem to think those rules are not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-18, 06:19 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,827
Posted By VRC

Probably this...same as most cars today, no one...

Probably this...same as most cars today, no one is going to say oh wow the 2018 Civic what a beautiful classic”. Whereas in the 50s and 60s people were aware right away that the car design was...
Forum: Commuting
06-25-18, 04:09 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 7,737
Posted By VRC

In your case, backpack or a musette bag with a...

In your case, backpack or a musette bag with a really long strap so it goes over your shoulders...the ones our local bike to work day give out are perfect.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-24-18, 09:06 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,165
Posted By VRC

Well you all have convinced me...

Well you all have convinced me...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-24-18, 09:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,604
Posted By VRC

That’s cool! Is the bike section separate from...

That’s cool! Is the bike section separate from the rest of the garage in any way? Or is it attended?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-18, 02:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,067
Posted By VRC

There can be some benefit to having the kids in...

There can be some benefit to having the kids in single gender groups but it would be great if they can rotate through both classes. Also less hours of plans for the teachers.

is there time/place...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-18, 09:18 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 9,605
Posted By VRC

Everyone has to start somewhere. The snobiness...

Everyone has to start somewhere. The snobiness really comes in with the OP trotting off to the internet to share his snootiness.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-18, 06:53 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 9,605
Posted By VRC

Ok mr snobby

Ok mr snobby
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-18, 11:47 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,671
Posted By VRC

My Eroica bike is my bike bike.

My Eroica bike is my bike bike.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-18, 07:26 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,684
Posted By VRC

The earth used to have a protective coating which...

The earth used to have a protective coating which is partially missing now.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-18, 07:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,250
Posted By VRC

So true! I also did not get the message.

So true! I also did not get the message.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-18, 08:58 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,204
Posted By VRC

Since you are definitely moving, put as much...

Since you are definitely moving, put as much stuff into storage as you can. I actually think one trainer in a guest room is not a big deal. You just want enough stuff so it looks like a house but a...
Forum: Northern California
03-31-18, 07:33 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,870
Posted By VRC

Ha ha quite a controversy! I prefer public bikes...

Ha ha quite a controversy! I prefer public bikes that you have to return to a spot. Montreal, Paris, Barcelona and sf all seemed to be doing fine with those. In Santa Monica you pay extra for leaving...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-31-18, 07:18 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 20,506
Posted By VRC

No no need to do a little lesson. I'm right in...

No no need to do a little lesson. I'm right in the same area and if you go out on a weekend you just need to be flexible.
Also if they are frequent trail walkers they will get the hang of it.
Forum: Living Car Free
03-31-18, 07:12 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 12,333
Posted By VRC

Don't make it a parade. Get there how you want to...

Don't make it a parade. Get there how you want to get there and don't make it a topic of conversation.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-18, 07:05 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 10,288
Posted By VRC

There was a rapha vintage looking thing that...

There was a rapha vintage looking thing that looks even more like a Star Trek shirt...https://pages.rapha.cc/feature/peace-race
Forum: Commuting
02-22-18, 05:15 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,606
Posted By VRC

Sleep! You are getting up super early to do this,...

Sleep! You are getting up super early to do this, so you're going to need to go to bed earlier.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-18, 11:59 AM
Replies: 356
Views: 54,902
Posted By VRC

I assume it would also be helpful to actually buy...

I assume it would also be helpful to actually buy something.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-18, 08:29 AM
Replies: 356
Views: 54,902
Posted By VRC

Obviously you do so don't. But people do this...

Obviously you do so don't. But people do this every time they buy a "gift card".
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-18, 12:33 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 11,487
Posted By VRC

Nah that's just group ride vs commute!

Nah that's just group ride vs commute!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-18, 06:56 PM
Replies: 412
Views: 48,276
Posted By VRC

We are going to drive down and hotel. Another...

We are going to drive down and hotel. Another question: is there fun/interesting stuff at the starting-finish line for non-riding friends and relatives to entertain themselves?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-18, 10:49 AM
Replies: 412
Views: 48,276
Posted By VRC

Hubby and I are going for the first time. We'd...

Hubby and I are going for the first time. We'd love to be kept informed for the Marinica too.
OP you sound concerned that not enough people will participate...is that really a concern? I guess the...
Forum: Northern California
01-14-18, 03:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,185
Posted By VRC

Yeah I know. They just caught the guy.

Yeah I know. They just caught the guy.
Forum: Northern California
01-12-18, 07:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,185
Posted By VRC

Yuck, more reason to improve my time on that...

Yuck, more reason to improve my time on that segment!
Forum: Road Cycling
01-07-18, 09:15 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,058
Posted By VRC

6--2 long sleeve rapha core And 4 different ...

6--2 long sleeve rapha core
And 4 different short sleeve from super light to wool

I am satisfied for now.
Forum: Commuting
01-02-18, 10:24 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,797
Posted By VRC

9 miles each way

9 miles each way
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-01-18, 08:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 754
Posted By VRC

never mind

figured it out
Forum: Northern California
12-25-17, 08:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,448
Posted By VRC

There are several hotels right by pleasant hill...

There are several hotels right by pleasant hill bart, exactly where you want to be for Diablo and three bears and connectable by transit to the other things.
Forum: Commuting
12-21-17, 08:14 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 49,610
Posted By VRC

Yes---89 Bottechia

Yes---89 Bottechia
Forum: Commuting
12-13-17, 11:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,035
Posted By VRC

Your idea is called going for a bike ride! Do one...

Your idea is called going for a bike ride! Do one or two, whenever works for you, I think the main thing is to make it a habit so that work from home days=bike days.
Forum: Commuting
12-12-17, 07:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,993
Posted By VRC

Yes...wool sleeveless base, arm warmers, wool...

Yes...wool sleeveless base, arm warmers, wool sweater, reflective vest. Then at work take off best and arms.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-08-17, 07:21 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,331
Posted By VRC

As long as all the major colors get a time I...

As long as all the major colors get a time I don't care what order. Celeste should go with green.
Forum: Living Car Free
11-27-17, 10:00 AM
Replies: 184
Views: 19,289
Posted By VRC

A rental car/truck/van!

A rental car/truck/van!
Forum: Northern California
11-19-17, 06:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,303
Posted By VRC

Yes politics aside, you can't leave any bags...

Yes politics aside, you can't leave any bags visible. It may be a bag of dirty diapers but the thieves don't know that.
Forum: Commuting
11-15-17, 06:54 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 19,743
Posted By VRC

OP how long is your commute? Like others, I...

OP how long is your commute?
Like others, I change outfits so why not change shoes too. In any case I wouldn't wear work shoes with toe clips anyway so changing into bike shoes or sneakers one way...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-13-17, 05:42 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 6,731
Posted By VRC

4-5 cars:5-6 bikes

4-5 cars:5-6 bikes
Forum: Road Cycling
11-06-17, 05:46 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,397
Posted By VRC

Yes get the Celeste!

Yes get the Celeste!
Forum: Road Cycling
11-05-17, 09:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,280
Posted By VRC

Just give yourself an hour, ride half an hour...

Just give yourself an hour, ride half an hour away and come back. It's just like going to the gym or anything else people do except your workout starts as soon as you get on the bike. Even if you...
Forum: Commuting
11-04-17, 08:06 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,630
Posted By VRC

Maybe it's your bicycle giving you away? At my...

Maybe it's your bicycle giving you away?
At my work, when people hear or see you coming on a bike one day that becomes their #1 topic of conversation from there on out. "Did you bike today?" "Do...
Forum: Commuting
11-01-17, 07:01 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 16,401
Posted By VRC

Pretty much the only place we take them is to the...

Pretty much the only place we take them is to the farmers market. I commute very light but if I brought stuff it wouldn't be a panier full. I see lots of roadie commuters with a little back pack. I...
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