Racer Ex 

Had a teenage girl run a red light on me a few years back and took a trip over the hood.

Deputy showed up, looked around, and said "I'm not sure who is responsible here"

Me: "She ran a red light"

Deputy: (shrug)

Cleave

I need to buy one of these for my commuter bike:

- Gates Carbon Drive Belt System

AzTallRider

I haven't switched the current bike to oval rings yet (oval Quarq setup was on the stolen Bike), but I'm going to!

From Inside Peloton: SLO Motion ? Peloton

Cleave

I read that article about oval chain rings and I really didn't need to see that data and analysis. My brain locks up when I start to think about how many dollars the conversion would cost me. Heck, I've been broken for so long, why try to fix it?

Racer Ex 

Been on Rotor rings for years.

nacler22

My teammate is USA cycling's Picture of the Month winner. Not sure if it's ok to post the link. If I made a party foul, then feel free to close it, and send me to bed without dinner.

USAC Gallery - USA Cycling

p.s it's the photo on the upper left corner.

nacler22

Just installed an oval 32T chainring from Absolute Black on the MTB. It seems like it really helps on the flats and steady climbs, but feel like it throws off my timing on the techy stuff.

I think I like it............... maybe a lot.

Racer Ex 

Food poisoning last night. Ugly.

Was standing in the kitchen this morning talking to Mrs. Ex and watched a coyote with a jack rabbit in it's mouth saunter across the back lawn.

Good looking coyote.

Hmmmmm.

shovelhd

Food poisoning, yuk. Feel better soon.

nacler22

Are you implying that you want to eat the coyote?

Hermes

I suggest not eating at the cheap Reno casinos, and you may have to cook your road kill longer.

Hope you fee better.

revchuck 

Hermes

Rainaggeddan continues.

globecanvas

Where's the place for the old folks to complain about their health? My grandmother used to schedule time with her cronies specifically to swap stories about their health woes. She called it their "organ recital."

Anyway, I have scoliosis and herniated discs, so my PT prescribed a standing desk, which has really helped my back a lot. But about a week ago I started noticing some really strange topology on my legs. Now I have edema from standing all day! I bought some old lady translucent white support stockings at the drug store and they make my legs feel great. But they are not doing wonders for my romantic life.

shovelhd

Try compression tights or leggings under your jeans or khakis. Seriously. And take a walk every hour or so.

Everybody knows about my health issues so I'd just be b*tching for the sake of it.

IBOHUNT

Reflecting on 2014 I'd like to thank many here for the wisdom and encouragement that was given to me. The collective knowledge that is on this forum amazes me and the amount of help that is given without asking anything in return shows what a great bunch all ya'll are.

2014 was a good year for me on the bike. Now if I can get the golf game on track in 2015.

For those traveling over the holidays may your travels be safe.

Wishing all, the peace, hope and love that is the heart of the holiday season upon us.

Cheers

Hermes

Renewed my USAC license and selected my new team. My racing age showed up as a double 6. OMG, it does not seem possible. I remember the double nickel that feels like yesterday. Time is flying by except when on the trainer knocking out 1 minute as hard as I can go efforts. Then time pauses and laughs in my face.

valygrl

^^ I haven't renewed yet, but it's gonna be fiveOh. eek!

Hermes

Bookem Danno.

shovelhd

I renewed both licenses but the official's license is pending the 2015 rule change clinic.

Hermes

I plan on racing the Mount San Bruno hill climb on January 1 which is the first USAC race of the season. My wife informed last night that there is a 65+ category and that I could compete against our newly minted hour record holder that just turned 75. Great. This sport just keeps getting better.

shovelhd

Kill it.

Hermes

For those not old enough to get this... And yeah, its use is a big stretch but I always wanted to use that phrase.

Cleave

My recently deceased cousin was on a number of episodes on Hawaii 5-0. Once he played a dead body floating in a swimming pool.

I am stressing about my license showing 58 as my racing age. Getting way too close to 60. Same club, new race team sponsor for 2015 so almost no pink on the new kit (just the LV logo).

sarals 

Cleave. I'm much older. It stresses me not!

I've been watching the 2014 UCI Women's World Cup on YouTube. Great, great racing. Loving the tactics! Lots of attacks, lots of break attempts (that don't stick), and lots of "leave it out there" riding. Those women are super smooth, so strong. I wish, I wish! Still, it's so much fun to watch, and it's a learning experience, too.