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Old 04-17-22, 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Mojo31
Where is that, generally speaking?
I don't think anyone is going to stalk us based on her riding radius... that's Live Oak Loop in Buda. Last summer I posted some pics of just the ostriches; the zebra and goat are new.
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I can't believe I missed Paris-Roubaix. I fully intended to get back to the computer, but got caught up in getting some great work done around the house. The whole body is sore. I went up the ladder again, this time to trim the bougainvillea, with no ppe, and came back down lightly bloodied.
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Originally Posted by bampilot06
Looking like I will have to go with the oakley Flak 2.0 or the tifosi vero. Not too fond of either. Stupid eyes had to go bad. Sigh.

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I can see pretty well with off the shelf reading glasses, at least well enough for riding. I've been using reading sunglasses on the bike for a few years and they work fine and I only pay about $20. I have some $400 prescription Ray Bans for driving but I don't want to use them on the bike.
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Originally Posted by Bah Humbug
I don't think anyone is going to stalk us based on her riding radius... that's Live Oak Loop in Buda. Last summer I posted some pics of just the ostriches; the zebra and goat are new.
Ostriches and emus are seen around here in places. Zebras - not so much.

Rather have a dog chase me than an ostrich. Those beeshes are mean.
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Originally Posted by Bah Humbug
I don't think anyone is going to stalk us based on her riding radius... that's Live Oak Loop in Buda. Last summer I posted some pics of just the ostriches; the zebra and goat are new.
I’m not familiar with that area. Nonetheless, I have no plans to stalk either of you. If I tried, you would just drop me and laugh.
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Old 04-17-22, 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets
VeeDub ass of the day.
#steelisreal
A lady in my club is selling a 1970 VW bug. I went by and looked at it yesterday after the ride. It's been sitting for more than 10 years and her son is cleaning it up to sell.
The VW market is hot right now and people are asking crazy money for the older ones, like pre 1968. This one I looked at has potential but it's probably going to need an engine, along with tires, a windshield, interior, and more.
I think I'll stay out of it.
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When Bam “makes it”:


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Originally Posted by Mojo31
When Bam “makes it”:


One would hope he got a couple of these too, might make the plane fly a little funny though

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Old 04-17-22, 03:27 PM
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Could always get a plane with this kinda wing struts, a couple of bungee cords and Bob's your uncle.

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Nothing quite like 50 miles of cold wind in your face. But this was pretty cool.


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Old 04-17-22, 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by indyfabz
Nothing quite like 50 miles of cold wind in your face. But this was pretty cool.


You're leaving a pretty good wake considering you are on a bicycle.
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Originally Posted by big john
I can see pretty well with off the shelf reading glasses, at least well enough for riding. I've been using reading sunglasses on the bike for a few years and they work fine and I only pay about $20. I have some $400 prescription Ray Bans for driving but I don't want to use them on the bike.
I wear bifocal wrap around glasses from the safety store. It's amazing how far they've come in clarity, styling, and quality. I think the most that I've ever paid is $20.
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Old 04-17-22, 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by indyfabz
Nothing quite like 50 miles of cold wind in your face. But this was pretty cool.


Lewes Ferry?? That's only 17 miles though.
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Old 04-17-22, 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by indyfabz
Nothing quite like 50 miles of cold wind in your face. But this was pretty cool.


And here I thought that was a picture of the Moskva...
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Originally Posted by bampilot06
Looking like I will have to go with the oakley Flak 2.0 or the tifosi vero. Not too fond of either. Stupid eyes had to go bad. Sigh.


In other news, my madone sounds like i’m sitting in an old rocking chair the whole time I am riding it. If that doesn’t do it visually for you, sounds like an old screen door blowing in the wind. A worn out mattress getting used for extracurricular activities. An old warped wooden floor being walked on.
If you don't care what you look like, Cocoons fit nicely over your regular glasses. I now use clip-oms though, because the Cocoons blocked too much air from ventilating my helmet.
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Originally Posted by Trsnrtr
Showers Pass. $$$
There was a lightly used Showers Pass for sale over in C&V awhile ago. $50.
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I had to drop The Older Boy off at his new job, while Mrs. GeneJockey was doing her bit as head of the Sacristy Team* at church. So I ended up driving to ride instead of riding from home. And I gout out later than I prefer, but still, it was beautiful!

I took the Canyon for its first real ride since January 1st, when I got a gig honkin' piece of glass in the tire. I managed to get rid of the squealing brakes by seriously sanding down the pads, plus I dragged the brake a bit on a couple descents. After that they were working fine. I ended up only doing 48 miles, but it was fun. The Canyon's a fast bike.

Helped out a fellow rider whose TT bike had a flat. He needed tire levers, which I always carry even though I try not to use them. I could tell it wasn't "Larry", because he had his own tube......
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Originally Posted by Mojo31
Ostriches and emus are seen around here in places. Zebras - not so much.

Rather have a dog chase me than an ostrich. Those beeshes are mean.
And fast.
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Originally Posted by seedsbelize2
There was a lightly used Showers Pass for sale over in C&V awhile ago. $50.
I can't tell whether "Shower's Pass" is supposed to refer to a route across a ridge, or a cheering reminder that rain eventually stops.
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Originally Posted by seedsbelize2
There was a lightly used Showers Pass for sale over in C&V awhile ago. $50.
I’m pretty sure that the one shown is their high-end model. $$$

My wife owns one.
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Originally Posted by seedsbelize2
And fast.
As much as 60 mph. I can’t out run that.
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Originally Posted by datlas
We survived our NJ trip. Here is pic of jacket.


that's not a French Shower is it?
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Originally Posted by Trsnrtr
I wear bifocal wrap around glasses from the safety store. It's amazing how far they've come in clarity, styling, and quality. I think the most that I've ever paid is $20.
I used Oakley M frames until my vision got bad enough to do something. A friend gave me a pair of the bifocal safety glasses but I need the magnification on the whole lens. I tried the cheap reading glasses on the mountain bike and I could see the trail and rocks, holes, etc. so I ordered sunglasses of the same power (1.75).
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Originally Posted by indyfabz
You're on a boat? After our talk last week?
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Originally Posted by Mojo31
You're leaving a pretty good wake considering you are on a bicycle.
That’s actually the view from the right side of the ferry. I believe you call it port. The wind was blowing so hard a small, older woman couldn’t open a front door.
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