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Forum: Pacific Northwest
03-21-08, 12:25 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,883
Posted By peregrine

Hi Catgrrl, I've been considering West...

Hi Catgrrl,

I've been considering West Seattle as one place to move out to eventually, but the riding conditions is what worries me. If you don't mind sharing, how do you get to downtown safely,...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
03-07-08, 02:44 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,327
Posted By peregrine

Thank you all for the feedback! Sounds like a fun...

Thank you all for the feedback! Sounds like a fun event to attend, but it turns out I might not have time to :[ I'll try to drop by on Sunday for a little bit.
Have a good weekend
Forum: Pacific Northwest
03-04-08, 12:17 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,883
Posted By peregrine

I don't know why these pics are so small. ...

I don't know why these pics are so small.

This is taken from Capitol Hill, facing West. I don't know if you can see it, but it's quite steep.
http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/7333/img01em4.jpg...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
03-04-08, 12:07 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,883
Posted By peregrine

Most of Capitol Hill is party-ville like...

Most of Capitol Hill is party-ville like marqueemoon said, and even though there are some truly nice residential areas, it's mostly houses. I like Sandpoint/Laurelhurst, especially if you can find a...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
03-03-08, 11:45 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,327
Posted By peregrine

Seattle International Bicycle Expo

FYI
The Bicycle Expo (http://www.cascade.org/EandR/expo/index.cfm) is next weekend March 8 - 9. Sounds like a fun thing to do.
Have any of you ever been to it? Comments?

Thanks
Forum: Pacific Northwest
02-01-08, 05:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 776
Posted By peregrine

Worst day of the year ride?

Hi Portlanders,

did I miss this year's thread somehow? Forgive me if I'm double posting but I couldn't find one.
So, are people forming any groups for the 45-mile route of the Worst Day of the...
Forum: Introductions
08-14-07, 02:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 249
Posted By peregrine

Welcome to the forums! I think you'll find more...

Welcome to the forums! I think you'll find more advice, help and comments around here than you might ever need ;)

I've been commuting in Portland for a couple of years but will be moving to...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
07-26-07, 08:38 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,242
Posted By peregrine

I can identify with what you're saying, poprad. I...

I can identify with what you're saying, poprad. I mostly ride to commute and don't get on my road bike very often - you won't see me on Skyline that much but I'll definitely say hi :D I've been...
Forum: Introductions
07-25-07, 02:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 343
Posted By peregrine

Welcome to Portland! I'm glad you chose to...

Welcome to Portland!

I'm glad you chose to give bike commuting a try. Don't be too hard on yourself and just have fun on the bike... and be safe of course :)
Forum: Commuting
07-06-07, 04:31 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,132
Posted By peregrine

\ Goodness, that sounds awful!... ... I...

\
Goodness, that sounds awful!... ... I couldn't help but laugh though :o, you paint a funny picture :lol:

In any case, I bought new tires, and finally, after an embarrassingly long struggle with...
Forum: Commuting
07-06-07, 04:22 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,376
Posted By peregrine

Similar thing here, I don't race professionally...

Similar thing here, I don't race professionally and I don't see why I should put too much pressure on myself, especially when I commute. Sometimes I feel like pushing myself and going fast, sometimes...
Forum: Commuting
07-05-07, 11:45 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,132
Posted By peregrine

First, thanks all for your feedback. I agree...

First, thanks all for your feedback.

I agree the mileage matters more than the duration. I tried calculating how many miles I've ridden in the past 21 months, and even when deliberately cutting...
Forum: Commuting
07-05-07, 10:43 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,132
Posted By peregrine

Grrrrrr, three flats in a row! @#*%

OK, I'm sorry guys but I just need to vent on this one. In the last three times I've gotten on my commuter, I've had t-h-r-e-e flats :mad: It's frustrating! I'm tired of being late for work and...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
03-18-07, 11:16 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,524
Posted By peregrine

I've lived in Portland for almost 6 years, and...

I've lived in Portland for almost 6 years, and I've been a recretional ridier and a commuter for over 2 years, and to me Portland is very bike friendly for its size. I think the sheer number of...
Forum: Commuting
02-28-07, 03:36 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,283,181
Posted By peregrine

Nasty weather, I know. And I had the pleasure of...

Nasty weather, I know. And I had the pleasure of persistent headwind going home on the Springwater trail :(
Forum: Pacific Northwest
02-12-07, 01:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,522
Posted By peregrine

Yeah, I had a lot of fun too, despite the lack of...

Yeah, I had a lot of fun too, despite the lack of sleep. The chili soup + corn bread + stout was perfect at the end :]
Forum: Pacific Northwest
02-03-07, 07:16 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,522
Posted By peregrine

I'm also about to register for the 18-mile ride...

I'm also about to register for the 18-mile ride and will be biking there. I start from the area of Johnson Creek & 82nd. If you guys don't mind, I'd like to join you... it'll be more fun riding with...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
09-18-06, 01:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,096
Posted By peregrine

Rain or shine, I'm in for the metric. I kow y'all...

Rain or shine, I'm in for the metric. I kow y'all are probably doing the 100-miler so hopefully I'll see you before the start or at the finish.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
08-24-06, 11:58 AM
Replies: 1,187
Views: 155,201
Posted By peregrine

I'm in SE, Clackamas county, just off of Johnson...

I'm in SE, Clackamas county, just off of Johnson Creek Blvd.


Congrats on the mod status, Rad! :beer:
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-06, 07:58 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,754
Posted By peregrine

I signed up for it about a week ago. Starting at...

I signed up for it about a week ago. Starting at 6:45. I'm planning to ride fast (by my definition of fast, that is :) ) but I really wanna stop at the 405 and I-5 bridges and take some pics.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-06, 03:14 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 714
Posted By peregrine

You can either start at the womens forum lookout,...

You can either start at the womens forum lookout, or I like to start at oxbow park in troutdale.[/QUOTE]

Is Larch mountain where Multnomah Falls are? There's a way up there that's not for MTB?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-06, 06:12 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 985
Posted By peregrine

nice! where'd you go? I've decided on...

nice! where'd you go?



I've decided on the 40 miler. I haven't been riding much lately due to sleep deprivation :o so not enough training for me :cry: ...I really just HAVE to get my *****...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-06, 04:57 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 985
Posted By peregrine

hi all sorry to bump up an old thread but...

hi all

sorry to bump up an old thread but didn't wanna start a new one on the same thing.
So the Barlow Trail century [...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-06, 03:21 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 3,150
Posted By peregrine

My second metric is over - 67 miles. Woot!! I can...

My second metric is over - 67 miles. Woot!! I can say in all honesty, that I made a good decision not to take on the full century. I was doing great up until ~ 64 mi and then the last couple of miles...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-06, 02:54 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 3,150
Posted By peregrine

Yay! That'll be great!

Yay! That'll be great!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-06, 12:29 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 3,150
Posted By peregrine

:lol: Too right!! Thanks for the heads up, I just...

:lol: Too right!! Thanks for the heads up, I just saw the pic :D

I am doing the metric, so it'd be really cool to meet your friends. Thanks!


I'll see you all at 8 by the registration...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-06, 05:19 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 3,150
Posted By peregrine

Thanks, jschen, but to be honest, I'm begining to...

Thanks, jschen, but to be honest, I'm begining to have doubts about the full century. Because of the crappy weather lately and other things, I haven't been riding much... haven't done anything longer...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-06, 04:09 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 3,150
Posted By peregrine

That's perfect. Thanks!

That's perfect. Thanks!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-06, 04:01 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 3,150
Posted By peregrine

I hear you. I'm not really ready for a century...

I hear you. I'm not really ready for a century either but I think that's the one I'll do :D I figure if I can go 60 miles with a hangover and 4 hours of sleep, I should be able to pull off a 100...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-06, 04:22 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 2,993
Posted By peregrine

I think what I'm gonna do this spring century is...

I think what I'm gonna do this spring century is just trail behind the Portland Roadies Paceline Machine and hand out "It is NOT you, it's them" cards to all the mortally wounded egos left behind :]
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-06, 02:31 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 2,993
Posted By peregrine

I think it's $60 only on the day of the ride, it...

I think it's $60 only on the day of the ride, it was $35 (or $45?) otherwise. It was pretty well organized... but to be honest I thought the fee was a bit too high for a ride like that and that's one...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-06, 02:04 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 2,993
Posted By peregrine

Uh, well, I volunteered to help at the Portland...

Uh, well, I volunteered to help at the Portland start (5am - 9am) for the Reach the beach bike ride, you know, set up food, register people, etc. So all morning I was watching cyclists start the ride...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-06, 10:43 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 2,993
Posted By peregrine

Looks like the weather's not bad today at all. It...

Looks like the weather's not bad today at all. It cleared up and it's nice out :)
Hope you all have a great ride!

Oh, and BTW, I'll never volunteer for a bike ride again... EVER!!! :mad: It was...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-06, 10:32 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,393
Posted By peregrine

Beauuuuutiful weather today!! Hope y'all are...

Beauuuuutiful weather today!! Hope y'all are having fun out there
Forum: Commuting
05-11-06, 05:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 892
Posted By peregrine

Nice to hear you're back on the saddle! :beer:

Nice to hear you're back on the saddle! :beer:
Forum: Commuting
05-10-06, 04:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 546
Posted By peregrine

35 and only works Mon-Fri, so it takes ~ 2 months...

35 and only works Mon-Fri, so it takes ~ 2 months :(
Forum: Commuting
05-10-06, 04:28 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 2,867
Posted By peregrine

Car: 9 mi, 15-25 min depending on traffic Bike:...

Car: 9 mi, 15-25 min depending on traffic
Bike: 9 or 10 mi, 40-45 min also depending on traffic (how much wait at traffic lights) and on how tired I am :P

Big problem with car - parking costs...
Forum: Commuting
05-10-06, 04:23 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,350
Posted By peregrine

Pump, 1 spare tube and a patch kit.

Pump, 1 spare tube and a patch kit.
Forum: Commuting
05-10-06, 04:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 546
Posted By peregrine

Ha! I work there. :D It's a really cool thing and...

Ha! I work there. :D It's a really cool thing and I'm very glad we have it. I kinda wish all of us Marquam Hill bike commuters would get together in person some time though.
Forum: Commuting
05-10-06, 02:26 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,126
Posted By peregrine

+ 1 Take it from a female commuter. I'd be...

+ 1

Take it from a female commuter. I'd be very impressed that you bike commute but I'd like it if you wore a pair of pants on a first date.
Forum: Commuting
05-08-06, 05:02 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 6,143
Posted By peregrine

I commute on a cyclocross bike with 700x32's and...

I commute on a cyclocross bike with 700x32's and to be honest getting that bike is one of the best things I've ever done. I love the more agressive position and the speed (so that's why I don't want...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-06, 12:10 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 2,993
Posted By peregrine

Man, that ride sounds like so much fun!! A bit...

Man, that ride sounds like so much fun!! A bit too pricey for me so unfortunately I'll have to skip this year :( I've signed up as a volunteer at the Portland start though so maybe I'll see you all...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-06, 09:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 456
Posted By peregrine

Congrats on finishing your first metric!!...

Congrats on finishing your first metric!! Hopefully you'll do many more.

Mine was just last weekend and I 'prepared' for it by going to a party the night before and drinking beer till 2am........
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-06, 01:52 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 3,590
Posted By peregrine

Wow thank you all for the comments!! :) I sure...

Wow thank you all for the comments!! :) I sure had fun and am looking forward to many more rides :D



BTW, who has that last photo taken at the end of the ride?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-06, 02:15 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 3,590
Posted By peregrine

You guys kicked some serious a$$ on Sunday! :D...

You guys kicked some serious a$$ on Sunday! :D Good job :beer:

It was great meeting everyone. Too bad I wasn't feeling up to maintaining 20+ mph with you all.... but who knows, maybe in a few...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-06, 03:41 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 3,590
Posted By peregrine

Yikes, must've been quite wet, huh. Other than...

Yikes, must've been quite wet, huh. Other than 55/Rad I don't recognize anybody else on that pic.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-06, 12:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 506
Posted By peregrine

Thanks! It makes sense now, I guess I should've...

Thanks! It makes sense now, I guess I should've gone the other way on Palatine.


And, bigsky, sorry for the hijack.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-06, 11:21 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,350
Posted By peregrine

Oh yeah! I'll be there

Oh yeah! I'll be there
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-06, 11:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 506
Posted By peregrine

I finally went there yesterday for the first...

I finally went there yesterday for the first time.... a really nice climb... and I can also understand the concern for speed.


Slightly off-topic - I kinda got lost there I think, trying to...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-06, 11:10 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,350
Posted By peregrine

That's a beutiful ride, Shifty! :beer: I'm so...

That's a beutiful ride, Shifty! :beer: I'm so glad the weather's been good lately!


DRLski, it does rain quite a bit... at least in the Portland area - part of fall, all winter and part of spring...
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