abshipp 

20 miles in between errands and wrapping today.

You've heard of gravel grinding, but is kernel grinding the true future of road cycling?

ryansu

When one is picking up French bread from the local French bakery for Christmas dinner one should ride the French bike no?


Moto_GT


My haul from Bakery Nouveau

DQRider 

Oh, man... Thank you very much for that!

Some badly needed inspiration in the midst of our dreary winter season. As a matter of fact, I've just mentally moved my Grand Touring from 4th in the winter project queue to 3rd.



This is a bike I picked up locally for $60. I could ride it as-is; it doesn't really need anything. But as most of you know, that's not how I roll. This one is getting the Porteur treatment, with a large handlebar bag on a small front rack. Now all I need to do is find out where to get authentic French pain de boulangerie in my predominantly hispanic neighborhood...

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nlerner

We’ve had a lot of melting in the Boston area the last couple of days, which means it was time to put fenders and my winter wheel set on the Black Mountain. Got out for a quick afternoon ride with a friend on his Long Haul Trucker. Sorry for the lack of C&V content!

ryansu

Nice Score for $60 DQRider my 78 Moto_GT is my only truly stock rebuild, I usually change out cockpits, pedals, FW etc but all I changed when I did an an overhaul in 2018 was installing a 38t inner ring, losing the turkey levers, adding a period correct Brooks and of course replacing the consumables, I even left the faux leather bar wrap. I don't ride it nearly as much as I should so I was happy to get it out on a short errand today. I feel very fortunate to have such a great French bakery in my neighborhood, owner was trained in Paris, its made me a snob for croissants and baguettes from elsewhere, ironically the one authentic Mexican restaurant nearby moved out a while back and I miss that.

Have fun with your Moto Project - Bon Chance Mon Ami!

dweenk

It was a nice day for December 25 (as in low 50's), so I decided to take the bike to the local wine shop to pick up a bottle for tonight's dinner. The round trip is about 6 miles through a mainly depressed and commercial neighborhood. The streets were quiet. That gave a few kids that had received bikes for Christmas good streets to ride.

We plan to have leftovers from yesterday's breakfast/brunch, sip wine, and watch old movies on DVD since Comcrap put TCM on the premium sports tier a few days ago.

Merry Christmas to all.

northbend 

I got a quick one in on Christmas Eve.

Christmas Eve Ride by Matthew Pendergast, on Flickr

Out n back on the Middle Fork Road, the recent rains made a mess of things at about milepost 9:

Trouble ahead by Matthew Pendergast, on Flickr

Mo' Trouble by Matthew Pendergast, on Flickr

You could get around the road block and ride to the normal turn around spot

Turn Around here by Matthew Pendergast, on Flickr

I had some hot tea and a snack at the bridge before realizing I was going to be late getting home for a dinner date with my wife.

OOPS!

I rode as fast as possible to get home and we were only 5 minutes late for our reservation.

Much to my relief, Robin was very forgiving about that.

droppedandlost 

It may have been above freezing, but you were on some thin ice

northbend 

Ha!

Yea, I know that for sure!

big chainring 

Oh man! A Christmas day bike ride! Went down to check out the Lake. Then passed by Kevins house, mobbed with people.

deux jambes

Having nice winter weather on a day off, I took the opportunity to tour my favorite nearby riding spot. The University of Oregon offers seemingly endless routes, and byways... loops, dips, curves, and plenty of sights. With the students all gone for Christmas, there was plenty of care free riding to enjoy.

Drillium Dude 

Okay, I'll bite: Kevin who?

DD

Drillium Dude 

Finally dry enough to get out, but the temperature was 39 degrees. By the end of my ride I couldn't feel most of my toes, a disconcerting feeling. Plus it's hard to push hard when you can't feel one half of your foot (the part contacting the pedals, to boot!). Everything else stayed nice and warm, though, so it wasn't really a bad/cold ride. Just the foot thing.

I rode down to Juanita Bay Park, then went east to pick up the Cross Kirkland Connector. I took that to the end, then went across to Redmond via Northup Avenue and Bel-Red Road. Finished the return part of the loop by riding back along the Sammamish River Trail.

I had to take it a bit easy as the rough stuff seemingly loosened up two of the three bolts holding the big ring. Once I got back onto pavement I detected a metallic pinging noise which was the chain rubbing against the big ring due to the play. I finger-tightened them and took it easy on the way home. They don't use hex bolts but normal bolts and I didn't have the correct wrench with me. Maybe I should use some Loctite on these things! Anyway, here are some pics:

Juanita Bay Park:



Casati at Juanita Bay Park:



Remains of the Kalakala's wheelhouse:



The Kirkland Connector passes right through the Google campus:



Check out the new old-school Suntour gear levers:



DD

smontanaro 

I managed to sneak out for an hour or so as well. Definitely unusual for Chicago on Christmas. I guess the average temp for December is going to be higher than November.

big chainring 

Kevin McCallister. Its the 'Home Alone' house. On my regular bike route. Very popular place for people to stop and take pictures. And at Christmas its even more popular.

big chainring 

I saw a guy on Sheridan rd. riding in shorts and short sleeve jersey. It was warm, but not that warm.

obrentharris 

The Casati looks great DD!
You have inspired me to use my black Cyclone RD on my current build.
Brent

thinktubes 

Yep - always at least 1-2 cars out front. I usually pass it when I do the "Col de Pine Street"

Fun behind the scenes video taken 30 years ago during filming

Drillium Dude 

Thanks!

You won't regret putting that Cyclone into action, plus it's easy to set up. Good lookin' in addition to good workin'

DD

big chainring 

lol😂

BFisher

Just under 29 miles today, upper 30's to 40°F. Low wind. Less ice in the Susquehanna today.


A beaver!



A bit more ice on this little pond:

Kdogbikes

Took the Christmas green varsity to the beach today. With the warm weather in northeast Ohio, felt I’d better get out for a ride.

nlerner

Temps were above freezing this morning, so I headed out for a 30-miler before the next wave of relatives arrived. I was on a maiden voyage for a new build: 1982 Holdsworth Special bought as a f&f from a BFer. I’ve set it up with 650b x 38mm wheels and a set of Retroshift brifters that I’ve had in the bin for years:

thinktubes 

61 degrees in Chicago today (new record!) Average is 32 degrees. To celebrate, I rode 50 miles down to the south side.

Looking up Lake Shore Drive from 41st street. Yonder, you can see downtown.



Hopped on Drexel Blvd. in North Kenwood.



Once a grand boulevard, the area has gone through some changes. The area appears on the upswing, with restored mansions, mixed-income housing, and vacant lots.



Bernard Williams mural at the Houston Playground.



DescriptionThe Joe and Rika Mansueto Library designed by Helmut Jahn. Fun fact: I work in a Helmut Jahn building.



Next door is "The Reg" - Brutal!



The Robie House. At one point they were going to tear this down to build a dorm...



At the Phil Richman fountain. Bike could use a bath from all the winter road salt/grime.



Under the 57 street bridge. A freight was passing overhead while I took this.



Heading home on Berwyn (for the home slices).

DQRider 

Wow! Nice photos! Isn't it cool to shoot from an unusual perspective, and then have them turn out exactly the way you envisioned them? I never lose my fascination with this kind of photography. The details you caught in the rock and pebbles really make these images stand out. Beautiful!

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