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Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-28-10, 05:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 713
Posted By beat.tk

free advice fwiw

Hey buddy,

I can't comment on the wrist pain, since you didn't describe what kind of pain it is or if it is accompanied by numbness or what hand position you are using.

With regard to properly...
Forum: Northeast
06-25-10, 07:44 AM
Replies: 11,196
Views: 1,461,256
Posted By beat.tk

haha chipmunks!

So cute

When they run in pairs you have a good chance of dinging one.
*not that I would do so on purpose! hehe

Yesterday's ride was swell... tering

saw at least 20 roadkills but no...
Forum: Northeast
10-09-09, 11:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,415
Posted By beat.tk

this is bumming me out! put the bikes away?? ...

this is bumming me out!
put the bikes away??
aw
hope you get better... maybe you have a minor gas leak that's making you sick.
five weeks of sick is unfair.
Forum: Northeast
10-09-09, 10:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 782
Posted By beat.tk

welcome back!! (1) Cambridge & Boston...

welcome back!!

(1) Cambridge & Boston bicycle lanes
Expect there to be vehicles stopped in them
Expect there to be cyclists going the wrong way in them
Follow traffic laws and use signals even...
Forum: Northeast
10-09-09, 10:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 587
Posted By beat.tk

Nicole Freedman is my hero. For anybody who...

Nicole Freedman is my hero.
For anybody who thinks it's not safe to bike in your town: dude, do something about it.
Go to every city council meeting and tell them what to do differently.
There...
Forum: Northeast
10-08-09, 12:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 991
Posted By beat.tk

yes and no.

yes and no.
Forum: Northeast
09-28-09, 04:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 621
Posted By beat.tk

maybes Sudbury Rd/Main St from Sudbury to Hudson,...

maybes Sudbury Rd/Main St from Sudbury to Hudson, pretty flat.
Forum: Northeast
09-28-09, 02:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 621
Posted By beat.tk

Maybe the velodrome in Londonderry, NH is what...

Maybe the velodrome in Londonderry, NH is what you're looking for.
Forum: Northeast
09-27-09, 12:05 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,278
Posted By beat.tk

Fun times! Congratulations to everybody who...

Fun times!
Congratulations to everybody who finished the Hub on Wheels ride or volunteered!
The volunteers were amazing.
I did the 50 mile route, off road parts were a little sketchy with the...
Forum: Northeast
09-10-09, 11:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 718
Posted By beat.tk

If for some reason you're in town on Sept 27,...

If for some reason you're in town on Sept 27, there's a city wide bike event called hub on wheels... should be safe, but costs $$ to sign up. Riding in the city in general is awesome but dangerous....
Forum: Northeast
08-28-09, 10:35 AM
Replies: 11,196
Views: 1,461,256
Posted By beat.tk

So... yesterday, ride was real. Real smelly. ...

So... yesterday, ride was real.
Real smelly.
Dump trucks, shellac, fertilizers, pesticide spray, skunks.
I guess if it's good weather to bike, it's good weather to shellac.
Quite honestly, the...
Forum: Northeast
08-24-09, 10:19 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,353
Posted By beat.tk

nice work! how did that dip in the bay feel at...

nice work!
how did that dip in the bay feel at the end?
Forum: Northeast
08-22-09, 07:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 859
Posted By beat.tk

yep plus everything around the AFB is crazy...

yep
plus everything around the AFB is crazy during peak commuting times
I guess my impression is I might enjoy something like this 2-3x/week depending on the time of day, but every day during heavy...
Forum: Northeast
08-20-09, 08:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,234
Posted By beat.tk

Oh no! Belmont Wheelworks used to rent,...

Oh no! Belmont Wheelworks used to rent, specialized.
Farina's in Watertown rents Giants... they were my first adult bike purchase. Nice place from my impression.
Other than that, I think you have...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-18-09, 09:41 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,671
Posted By beat.tk

I will never forget when a recycling truck plowed...

I will never forget when a recycling truck plowed into the side of my car in Cambridge (concord ave and garden).
It was totally their fault, as it was a T intersection, I was going straight, and...
Forum: Northeast
08-18-09, 09:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,234
Posted By beat.tk

Quad Cycles gets a thumbs down all around from...

Quad Cycles gets a thumbs down all around from me, partly because one of their vehicles cut me off in traffic the other day, and partly because there are so many bike shops around town that are not...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-18-09, 08:53 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,671
Posted By beat.tk

You should call the post office to figure out who...

You should call the post office to figure out who the mail carrier is.
I'm really glad you're basically okay, but I recommend you go to a doctor... if you think there's anything physically wrong...
Forum: Northeast
08-17-09, 05:06 PM
Replies: 11,196
Views: 1,461,256
Posted By beat.tk

Ha I live off of Concord and don't take it...

Ha

I live off of Concord and don't take it out that way, for those very reasons, unless I'm sure it's a low traffic time of day and my legs are real fresh like.
Belmont St is pretty fun imo.
...
Forum: Northeast
08-15-09, 09:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 836
Posted By beat.tk

You so funny! some things -Complex carbs...

You so funny!

some things
-Complex carbs are good for workouts
-I carry "shot bloks" with me for when my legs give up on me... they have a little caffeine too.
-The heart exploding thing makes...
Forum: Northeast
07-31-09, 06:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,633
Posted By beat.tk

Pocket Rides--laminated route cards

Concord/Carlisle/Bedford area for a 40-60 mile ride from Arlington.
I navigate up Mass Ave going out- it's faster and there are less "obstacles" than on the Minuteman trail, but then you can cruise...
Forum: Recreational & Family
07-24-09, 09:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 997
Posted By beat.tk

seeing wildlife is pretty special

I don't see much on my city commute really, but the rides out to the suburbs are really special when a turkey or cool insect or something shows up.

that video is awesome by the way!
Forum: Northeast
07-21-09, 11:28 AM
Replies: 11,196
Views: 1,461,256
Posted By beat.tk

Great day for commuting in Cambridge-Somerville...

Great day for commuting in Cambridge-Somerville because EVERYWHERE SMELLS LIKE BACON.
You'd think the rain would diminish the hammy smell, but no.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-07, 08:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 390
Posted By beat.tk

Landry's on Comm Ave has Castelli... +10% off sale

Landry's on Comm Ave has Castelli... +10% off sale
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-07, 01:26 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,006
Posted By beat.tk

You'll find that women's shorts are about 5 times...

You'll find that women's shorts are about 5 times more comfortable than mens.
I guess the secret's out now.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-20-07, 12:48 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,047
Posted By beat.tk

Haha. I am reserving judgement for the time...

Haha.
I am reserving judgement for the time being.
But now when I see Rasmussen, all I'll be able to think about is fried chicken.
Thanks a lot!
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-20-07, 12:16 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,047
Posted By beat.tk

Whoa. Here's the end of article: "Richards said...

Whoa. Here's the end of article:
"Richards said he finds it offensive that a rider he knows "for sure is mixed up with doping" is leading the Tour de France when the race is fighting for its...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-07, 10:20 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 10,752
Posted By beat.tk

My wheels are made out of a futuristic nerf...

My wheels are made out of a futuristic nerf material. I never need to bunny hop, just roll through.
Also, possible explanation of dog vs burghardt--my friend's parents live on that course and have a...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-20-07, 10:03 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,047
Posted By beat.tk

Naive question--one of the TdF commentators said...

Naive question--one of the TdF commentators said these mini scandals are being brought up now, during the TdF, to discredit the race. What would be the point of that?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-07, 09:48 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,054
Posted By beat.tk

Hey wolfpack, I hope you get to do that...

Hey wolfpack,
I hope you get to do that Asheville ride! Would it be out to Mt Mitchell?

Anyway, I just realized that if we had a BF men vs women relay race across the US that the ladies would...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-07, 07:33 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,054
Posted By beat.tk

I am mesmerized by blonduathlongrl's signature...

I am mesmerized by blonduathlongrl's signature video.
Why can't I stop watching it?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-07, 06:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 476
Posted By beat.tk

Why do you need the bike ASAP? Slow down, guy. ...

Why do you need the bike ASAP?
Slow down, guy.
Are you in Boston?
Sounds like you've only been to one bike shop.
What about the other dozen bike shops?
If you really want the perfect bike, then...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-07, 02:47 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,054
Posted By beat.tk

Besides just wanting to feel strong and healthy!,...

Besides just wanting to feel strong and healthy!, my goal is to do a century in September.
I'm a lot closer to this goal than I was last week.
Since then, I have spent $200 on bike related stuff,...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-09-07, 07:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 621
Posted By beat.tk

I had to return my new Havoc because the right...

I had to return my new Havoc because the right side of the plastic retention thing rattled constantly.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-07, 11:08 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,084
Posted By beat.tk

I'm about 5'5" and couldn't find a WSD with a...

I'm about 5'5" and couldn't find a WSD with a good fit and good price, like, they're never on sale.
Giant OCR with seat post way up fits me perfectly.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-07, 11:29 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,834
Posted By beat.tk

http://www.bikeroute.com/BentImagesFolder/BlogPhot...

http://www.bikeroute.com/BentImagesFolder/BlogPhotos/CanadaScotRidingTallBkeOK.jpg

I just wanted to remind people about this picture.
Forum: Northeast
06-15-07, 09:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 713
Posted By beat.tk

You should probably buy maps, but I did a search...

You should probably buy maps, but I did a search on bikely.com and found these

1 This goes through hunt valley up to york I think it's on the NCRR trail too, so at least for that part you won't...
Forum: Commuting
06-13-07, 01:07 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 10,271
Posted By beat.tk

Educational lesson: Don't lock your bike in gang...

Educational lesson: Don't lock your bike in gang areas
I'm a girl.
I was like 19.
I u-locked (cheap lock) my Bridgestone Hybrid bike (precious to me, but worth about $60) to a bike rack a while...
Forum: Commuting
06-13-07, 11:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 760
Posted By beat.tk

Yeah, a mountain bike with good brakes. My main...

Yeah, a mountain bike with good brakes.
My main suggestion is to plan your route carefully to avoid dangerous traffic.
Cyclists die in Boston....
Forum: Northeast
06-13-07, 11:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 771
Posted By beat.tk

Brookline. Well, my routes are out of Cambridge...

Brookline.
Well, my routes are out of Cambridge and head basically WNW to the zone between 95 and 495.
I love it there. Especially around the Minuteman National Park and the state parks.
From...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-07, 12:58 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 18,295
Posted By beat.tk

If you think of the foot as a lever arm, where...

If you think of the foot as a lever arm, where the ankle is the axis of rotation, then applying force at the ball --perpendicular to the direction of movement--creates the longest lever arm....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-07, 11:57 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,393
Posted By beat.tk

sunday ride around concord, mass

did a loop from cambridge mass up to concord mass and around lincoln.
just 32 miles at a moderate pace, but a perfect ride, since i'm just getting back into it.
i finally realized my chronic sinus...
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