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10-13-14, 11:17 AM
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^ Used Miyata with a triple: $80 on Craigslist.
Getting your wife up on a bike: priceless.
Getting your wife up on a bike: priceless.
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● 1971 Grandis SL ● 1972 Lambert Grand Prix frankenbike ● 1972 Raleigh Super Course fixie ● 1973 Nishiki Semi-Pro ● 1979 Motobecane Grand Jubile ●1980 Apollo "Legnano" ● 1984 Peugeot Vagabond ● 1985 Shogun Prairie Breaker ● 1986 Merckx Super Corsa ● 1987 Schwinn Tempo ● 1988 Schwinn Voyageur ● 1989 Bottechia Team ADR replica ● 1990 Cannondale ST600 ● 1993 Technium RT600 ● 1996 Kona Lava Dome ●
● 1971 Grandis SL ● 1972 Lambert Grand Prix frankenbike ● 1972 Raleigh Super Course fixie ● 1973 Nishiki Semi-Pro ● 1979 Motobecane Grand Jubile ●1980 Apollo "Legnano" ● 1984 Peugeot Vagabond ● 1985 Shogun Prairie Breaker ● 1986 Merckx Super Corsa ● 1987 Schwinn Tempo ● 1988 Schwinn Voyageur ● 1989 Bottechia Team ADR replica ● 1990 Cannondale ST600 ● 1993 Technium RT600 ● 1996 Kona Lava Dome ●
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10-13-14, 11:59 AM
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What??? Only 2 wheels?
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A neighbor and I got for 46.56 miles this morning. I rode the Masi.
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10-13-14, 05:46 PM
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10-13-14, 06:26 PM
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Is that an old Mongoose Iboc I spy? I bought a Rockadile when I was in 8th grade, and I drooled over the Ibocs! 
(But couldn't afford one)
(But couldn't afford one)
10-13-14, 06:34 PM
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What??? Only 2 wheels?
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Ah b'lieve so. He told me he had bullhorn bars on it at one time but recently he'd switched over to that upright-style with some newfangled index shifter on the bar and he really likes it. 26" wheels, moderately wide tires. His other bikes are a Serotta (which I expected him to ride today) and Raleigh Super Course upgraded with Campy bits which his son took to college.
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10-15-14, 05:29 PM
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A couple of rides with my honey in southern VT.
10-16-14, 06:45 PM
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Thanks #vonruden and #mountaindave . I love that frame, it's a Pro that I bought new in '88. More like an extension of my body now...
10-17-14, 10:12 AM
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10-17-14, 11:15 AM
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Just a lunch ride yesterday on the Nishiki before it ends up on the indoor trainer for the winter
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10-17-14, 04:58 PM
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I took the afternoon off today and rode 45 miles along the Red Cedar and Chippewa rivers from Menominee to Durand Wi. It was windy, occasional light rain, and I slid down once on some mossy-muddy parts of the trail. Sure beats working. Some pics.
10-17-14, 07:17 PM
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That looks way better than work, @Chrome Molly! Is that last pic the sliding one? 
10-17-14, 07:48 PM
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Yesterday was a no-go bikewise for commuting so today was especially welcome. The weather was lovely, a bit humid and cool, the traffic heavy but a non-factor for most of my commute. I got an early start so many of the school children were still out waiting for their buses. At one intersection on Woburn St always populated with children and parents when I'm early enough we exchanged waves, a place we've exchanged waves before. Those children must enjoy their school experience because they never seem distressed to be going. Or maybe that's just a feature of a young child's morning.
This morning's commute had another pleasant experience. While bombing down the Lexington St hill toward Four Corners I spied a lovely woman, all kitted-up, her blonde hair streaming from under her helmet, running fast downhill a hundred yards ahead of me on some sort of modern bike I wouldn't recognize except that it was obviously a bike, had obviously been ridden a lot, and was considerably newer than any bike I own. That was appropriate because she was considerably newer than I am too. I caught up with her at the stoplight and waited behind her. We exchanged no words. When the light changed both took off. We ran together for the full mile to where Burlington St comes in on the left and Lexington St changes name to Pleasant St. She pointed out every little pavement seam, gas line access cap, and bump, so she must have been used to riding in a paceline. I didn't have the heart to tell her thanks but it wasn't necessary since I've ridden that stretch almost every work day since April and know every inch of it. We both rode though a small patch of broken glass which she didn't see or didn't have the time to point out, but neither of us suffered a flat. (There is always a patch of glass somewhere along that stretch.)
She rode briskly, about as fast as I like to ride it most days unless I'm feeling tired. On the sharp uphill just before the downhill to Burlington St I hung with her as she stood on her pedals. I just did what I always do there, just shift down and spin faster, one of the nice things about having a bike with customized gears. When we reached Burlington St she signaled a left turn and peeled off. I called out "Have a nice ride" and she answered something like "See ya'." I doubt she'll see me again, or I her. That's okay. It was a nice mile in the middle of a nice commute.
The run home was peaceful, except for all those danged cars. Where did they all come from? Where are they all going?
This morning's commute had another pleasant experience. While bombing down the Lexington St hill toward Four Corners I spied a lovely woman, all kitted-up, her blonde hair streaming from under her helmet, running fast downhill a hundred yards ahead of me on some sort of modern bike I wouldn't recognize except that it was obviously a bike, had obviously been ridden a lot, and was considerably newer than any bike I own. That was appropriate because she was considerably newer than I am too. I caught up with her at the stoplight and waited behind her. We exchanged no words. When the light changed both took off. We ran together for the full mile to where Burlington St comes in on the left and Lexington St changes name to Pleasant St. She pointed out every little pavement seam, gas line access cap, and bump, so she must have been used to riding in a paceline. I didn't have the heart to tell her thanks but it wasn't necessary since I've ridden that stretch almost every work day since April and know every inch of it. We both rode though a small patch of broken glass which she didn't see or didn't have the time to point out, but neither of us suffered a flat. (There is always a patch of glass somewhere along that stretch.)
She rode briskly, about as fast as I like to ride it most days unless I'm feeling tired. On the sharp uphill just before the downhill to Burlington St I hung with her as she stood on her pedals. I just did what I always do there, just shift down and spin faster, one of the nice things about having a bike with customized gears. When we reached Burlington St she signaled a left turn and peeled off. I called out "Have a nice ride" and she answered something like "See ya'." I doubt she'll see me again, or I her. That's okay. It was a nice mile in the middle of a nice commute.
The run home was peaceful, except for all those danged cars. Where did they all come from? Where are they all going?
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Real cyclists use toe clips.
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With great bikes comes great responsibility.
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10-17-14, 08:03 PM
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That looks way better than work, @Chrome Molly! Is that last pic the sliding one?
Jim M, I'm sensing a missed connection listing on the Boston CL in your near future...
10-17-14, 08:33 PM
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I see them now. Mmm, it's turkey season here now. I'd love me some wild turkey! 
We see them in the foothills around the valley too, but always on private property. They like it when people leave dog food outside... then people complain about all the turkeys leaving a mess. Go figure. 
We see them in the foothills around the valley too, but always on private property. They like it when people leave dog food outside... then people complain about all the turkeys leaving a mess. Go figure.
10-18-14, 08:48 AM
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Ahhh, Sea Girt NJ!
Brings back memories. I did my advanced NCO training there about 15 years ago when I was in the NY National Guard. My memory of the place is fading abit, but it was a small base right on the beach there. I think they trained state troopers there to. Would you know if its still around?
Beautiful little town!
Brings back memories. I did my advanced NCO training there about 15 years ago when I was in the NY National Guard. My memory of the place is fading abit, but it was a small base right on the beach there. I think they trained state troopers there to. Would you know if its still around?
Beautiful little town!
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10-18-14, 10:32 AM
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I've just got back from staying in Port de Pollensa, Mallorca. The island is so well set up for cycling it's silly. Was a little nervous about taking the Ron Cooper with me and it was a hassle getting it into the bike box and reassembling at the other end, considering I've never really tinkered with SRAM gears before, but I got there eventually and it was well worth it. The crazy, windy road with a million hairpins is Sa Calobra, a 10km constant climb with occasional duels with coaches on the way up. The ride down is just wonderful! 452 miles covered in 7 days. Tired but happy.
10-18-14, 03:37 PM
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Ahhh, Sea Girt NJ!
Brings back memories. I did my advanced NCO training there about 15 years ago when I was in the NY National Guard. My memory of the place is fading abit, but it was a small base right on the beach there. I think they trained state troopers there to. Would you know if its still around?
Beautiful little town!
Brings back memories. I did my advanced NCO training there about 15 years ago when I was in the NY National Guard. My memory of the place is fading abit, but it was a small base right on the beach there. I think they trained state troopers there to. Would you know if its still around?
Beautiful little town!