Did you ride today?
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: SW Fl.
Posts: 5,617
Bikes: Day6 Semi Recumbent "FIREBALL", 1981 Custom Touring Paramount, 1983 Road Paramount, 2013 Giant Propel Advanced SL3, 2018 Specialized Red Roubaix Expert mech., 2002 Magna 7sp hybrid, 1976 Bassett Racing 45sp Cruiser
Mentioned: 18 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1068 Post(s)
Liked 781 Times
in
503 Posts
After almost 30 years collecting dust on it I got my custom touring Paramount down from the ceiling hooks and proceeded to make it road worthy. I had to change the handlebars to a medium high rise style with a special bend I did to them to improve comfort for my new right shoulder. Campy 36/46/54 Record cranks with a Shimano 14/28 5speed freewheel was good enough for a 56 mile, windy ride this morning. 27" x 1-1/4" tires made for a smooth comfy ride but didn't allow me the speed needed to hang with the guys as they rolled away at 23mph. I forgot just how compliant a true touring frame is and how easy it is to ride without holding on to the bars. I wouldn't want to be reading BF while riding but having a food break unwrapping items before munching the goodies inside is a breeze.
I have almost 2 months before I can get back on the Propel because I have to give the muscles time to re-bond to the bones after my shoulder replacement so I'll be riding the Paramount during next month's Horrible Hundred.
I have almost 2 months before I can get back on the Propel because I have to give the muscles time to re-bond to the bones after my shoulder replacement so I'll be riding the Paramount during next month's Horrible Hundred.
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Gatorland and BlueRidge heaven
Posts: 774
Bikes: 2021 Trek Domane SLR 7, 2012 Giant Defy 0, 2012 Trek Domane 6.2 P1, Bianchi Infinito CV disc Di2
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 212 Post(s)
Liked 1,000 Times
in
250 Posts
A few pics from the BlueRidge Mtns. The winds fierce today, the views stupendous....that's Old Rag Mtn in the background of the Giant Defy, and then Double Top Mtn.
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Deep South
Posts: 1,335
Bikes: Cannondale SR's and ST's from the '80's
Mentioned: 4 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 340 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 46 Times
in
20 Posts
It has been in the mid 40's here when we start.
T-shirt under my usual jersey and arm warmers are the only concessions to the cold so far.
I figure when we see 30's or below the tights and ear warmers will be donned, and maybe the
full-finger gloves.
Anyway, 22 miles this morning at Ivan's pace. I like these rides because I still have some gumption to do some of the chores that have found their way to me.
T-shirt under my usual jersey and arm warmers are the only concessions to the cold so far.
I figure when we see 30's or below the tights and ear warmers will be donned, and maybe the
full-finger gloves.
Anyway, 22 miles this morning at Ivan's pace. I like these rides because I still have some gumption to do some of the chores that have found their way to me.
Author Guy
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Sparks, NV
Posts: 1,015
Bikes: 2012 Roubaix Pro, 2011 Roubaix Expert, 2006 Tarmac S-Works
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 48 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
20.8 today on the Roubaix. There's a good reason why this is the best selling road bike. With good tires it's ultra-smooth. The past couple of days have warmed up a little, 50° to start. I bought some Sport-Tek baselayer (wicking) shirts and have worn an Arsuxeo thick jersey (not quite a jacket) over that. For colder days a lined jersey as the second layer works fine under the heavier day-glow green Arsuxeo (ebay).
A biking buddy wears a $200 Gore jacket, mine is similar (pockets n' all) for $30. For the extra $170 I'll wait for it in the mail for 3 weeks from China.
2016: 4,344 Miles ♂ Total Miles: 13,964 · Roubaix SL3 Ex 1517/4049
The top speed at the world's first real automobile race in 1895 was just 15 mph.
A biking buddy wears a $200 Gore jacket, mine is similar (pockets n' all) for $30. For the extra $170 I'll wait for it in the mail for 3 weeks from China.
2016: 4,344 Miles ♂ Total Miles: 13,964 · Roubaix SL3 Ex 1517/4049
The top speed at the world's first real automobile race in 1895 was just 15 mph.
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Gatorland and BlueRidge heaven
Posts: 774
Bikes: 2021 Trek Domane SLR 7, 2012 Giant Defy 0, 2012 Trek Domane 6.2 P1, Bianchi Infinito CV disc Di2
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 212 Post(s)
Liked 1,000 Times
in
250 Posts
Well, I've been behind the whole day....even though I'm on vacation in VA for a week, work still beckons, and today was a crisis day. Add in an unexpected dead battery on our only car, and I almost didn't get out at all on the bike today.
I finally got off after 3:00, this time dressed for the cold mountain air, and wa-la, I forgot the battery for the electric shift Ultegra Di2. This after coasting the 1/2 mile, 1200 foot drop down the steep road off my mountain home.
So, a quick hustle back (no, I couldn't peddle in high gears), then off to a slightly shortened version of yesterday's ride. Still blustery, not as bad as yesterday, but honestly, I'm getting tired of all this wind.
This Ultegra is set up with tighter gears than the Domane, so I run out of gears often here on the holy rollers. After riding 81 on Saturday, and Sunday through today (I got in just under 30 today), I'm closing in on 190 miles, and should be close to 250 if I ride Thurs through Saturday.
I contend that riding here IS more difficult than FL. About 90% of the way through the ride, I stopped briefly to stretch my back, and I could feel the old ticker working OT. So yes, much more strenuous, but beautiful fall riding with desolate roads, pastoral mountain views, and crystal clear skies and rivers.
I finally got off after 3:00, this time dressed for the cold mountain air, and wa-la, I forgot the battery for the electric shift Ultegra Di2. This after coasting the 1/2 mile, 1200 foot drop down the steep road off my mountain home.
So, a quick hustle back (no, I couldn't peddle in high gears), then off to a slightly shortened version of yesterday's ride. Still blustery, not as bad as yesterday, but honestly, I'm getting tired of all this wind.
This Ultegra is set up with tighter gears than the Domane, so I run out of gears often here on the holy rollers. After riding 81 on Saturday, and Sunday through today (I got in just under 30 today), I'm closing in on 190 miles, and should be close to 250 if I ride Thurs through Saturday.
I contend that riding here IS more difficult than FL. About 90% of the way through the ride, I stopped briefly to stretch my back, and I could feel the old ticker working OT. So yes, much more strenuous, but beautiful fall riding with desolate roads, pastoral mountain views, and crystal clear skies and rivers.
Last edited by wthensler; 10-26-16 at 04:05 PM.
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Gatorland and BlueRidge heaven
Posts: 774
Bikes: 2021 Trek Domane SLR 7, 2012 Giant Defy 0, 2012 Trek Domane 6.2 P1, Bianchi Infinito CV disc Di2
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 212 Post(s)
Liked 1,000 Times
in
250 Posts
Enjoy your time in FL! I love the sights and sounds on all the beautiful, canopied trails. I once was riding the Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail, and a cyclist coming the other way was urgently trying to get my attention. About 100 yards down the trail was a large water moccasin, sunning itself on the pavement. As it was the same color as the trail, I BARELY missed it, but scared it and it took a swipe as I flew by. It missed, but it certainly got my attention.....
Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Hudson Valley NY
Posts: 43
Bikes: 2017 Cannondale Carbon Synapse,2016 Cannondale Beast of the East, 2014 Cannondale CAADX, 1990's Specialized Hard Rock
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 16 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
rebmeM roineS
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Metro Indy, IN
Posts: 16,216
Bikes: Bacchetta Giro A20, RANS V-Rex, RANS Screamer
Mentioned: 15 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 653 Post(s)
Liked 347 Times
in
226 Posts
22 miles today as a bike commuter. Great weather, a bit cool in the am and warmish riding home.
__________________
Bacchetta Giro A20, RANS V-Rex, RANS Screamer
Bacchetta Giro A20, RANS V-Rex, RANS Screamer
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Tampa, Florida
Posts: 5,585
Bikes: 2017 Colnago C-RS, 2012 Colnago Ace, 2010 Giant Cypress hybrid
Mentioned: 3 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 408 Post(s)
Liked 122 Times
in
85 Posts
No ride yesterday or today. Getting the bike ready for the Coast 2 Coast ride tomorrow. Replaced tires, bottom bracket, chain and pedals. Also cleaned and waxed the bike.
__________________
HCFR Cycling Team
Ride Safe ... Ride Hard ... Ride Daily
2017 Colnago C-RS
2012 Colnago Ace
2010 Giant Cypress
HCFR Cycling Team
Ride Safe ... Ride Hard ... Ride Daily
2017 Colnago C-RS
2012 Colnago Ace
2010 Giant Cypress
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Gatorland and BlueRidge heaven
Posts: 774
Bikes: 2021 Trek Domane SLR 7, 2012 Giant Defy 0, 2012 Trek Domane 6.2 P1, Bianchi Infinito CV disc Di2
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 212 Post(s)
Liked 1,000 Times
in
250 Posts
Smart move, going over the bike pre-ride; that's quite major maintenance. Best of luck to you, looking forward to your report. How do you carb up for the upcoming event? If you wouldn't mind sharing, what type of nutrition and hydration do you bring for the rides?
Bill H.
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Deep South
Posts: 1,335
Bikes: Cannondale SR's and ST's from the '80's
Mentioned: 4 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 340 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 46 Times
in
20 Posts
Just Ivan and me on a repeat of yesterday's 22 mile route. This is the flattest course we ride, about 550ft.
Trying to take things nice and easy on my buddy after hes heart attack back in May.
Trying to take things nice and easy on my buddy after hes heart attack back in May.
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Gatorland and BlueRidge heaven
Posts: 774
Bikes: 2021 Trek Domane SLR 7, 2012 Giant Defy 0, 2012 Trek Domane 6.2 P1, Bianchi Infinito CV disc Di2
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 212 Post(s)
Liked 1,000 Times
in
250 Posts
35 miles in cold, raw, then rainy weather. If I'd known the rain was going to come so soon, I would've bagged it today. The roads here are steep up and down, twisty and tarred over, which makes for uber slick conditions, even worse with the Giant's 23mm tires.
I wanted to try for 50 mi. but figured it's better to live to ride another day.
I wanted to try for 50 mi. but figured it's better to live to ride another day.
Last edited by wthensler; 10-27-16 at 01:58 PM.
Author Guy
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Sparks, NV
Posts: 1,015
Bikes: 2012 Roubaix Pro, 2011 Roubaix Expert, 2006 Tarmac S-Works
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 48 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
17.1 miles on the Tarmac SL. Brutal winds, I went from 17mph down to 8 before I turned around. The wind was at 3mph when I left, weather report said heavy winds late afternoon, but they came at 9AM. Thank goodness for side tread on the tires in the heavy crosswind.
2016: 4,361 Miles ♂ Total Miles: 13,981 · Tarmac SL 707m
Mexico and Thailand are the most common countries for American tourists to die abroad.
2016: 4,361 Miles ♂ Total Miles: 13,981 · Tarmac SL 707m
Mexico and Thailand are the most common countries for American tourists to die abroad.
Me duelen las nalgas
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Texas
Posts: 13,513
Bikes: Centurion Ironman, Trek 5900, Univega Via Carisma, Globe Carmel
Mentioned: 199 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 4559 Post(s)
Liked 2,802 Times
in
1,800 Posts
15 miles Thursday, first ride since Sunday. Took a few days off to recover from oral surgery and pesky infection. Seems to be getting better slowly. Felt like I was pedaling in mush but app shows 12.5 mph, same speed I usually ride this route on the heavy but comfy sofa bike.
Senior Member
I did earlier today... I went on a nice 17.30 mile ride in between my school bus runs (when I was home on break).
Below are some photos that I took along the way.
Tuckahoe Creek from River Road
288 Expressway looking north from River Road
..and of course (a little political) at the end by River Road & Patterson Ave at the cow pasture. Check out the signs.
Below are some photos that I took along the way.
Tuckahoe Creek from River Road
288 Expressway looking north from River Road
..and of course (a little political) at the end by River Road & Patterson Ave at the cow pasture. Check out the signs.
rebmeM roineS
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Metro Indy, IN
Posts: 16,216
Bikes: Bacchetta Giro A20, RANS V-Rex, RANS Screamer
Mentioned: 15 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 653 Post(s)
Liked 347 Times
in
226 Posts
Another 22 mile bike commuter day. Very nice late October weather - a little cool in the am and warmish in the pm.
__________________
Bacchetta Giro A20, RANS V-Rex, RANS Screamer
Bacchetta Giro A20, RANS V-Rex, RANS Screamer
Full Member
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Bullhead City, AZ
Posts: 227
Bikes: Raleigh USA Technium Olympian, Kona Hahanna single-speed, FUJI Espree Three Speed Fixie, Trek 720 hybrid/bike of burden, Trek 1200 ZX 'Superleggera' project, Trek 400 fixie, Cove G-Spot double-boinger. .
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 87 Post(s)
Liked 107 Times
in
62 Posts
Just rode back from the car show at the Tropicana Laughlin.
Main and backup transportation. . . .
DSCN1401 by John Mortensen, on Flickr
I actually had more comments about the bike than the car. . .
Main and backup transportation. . . .
DSCN1401 by John Mortensen, on Flickr
I actually had more comments about the bike than the car. . .
Last edited by mort1369; 10-28-16 at 10:27 PM.
Me duelen las nalgas
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Texas
Posts: 13,513
Bikes: Centurion Ironman, Trek 5900, Univega Via Carisma, Globe Carmel
Mentioned: 199 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 4559 Post(s)
Liked 2,802 Times
in
1,800 Posts
36 miles Friday night, split into three 12 mile segments. Starting to get my energy back after that pesky infection and oral surgery. Still dragging a bit after 30 miles but it'll come back.
Author Guy
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Sparks, NV
Posts: 1,015
Bikes: 2012 Roubaix Pro, 2011 Roubaix Expert, 2006 Tarmac S-Works
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 48 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Much rain yesterday, so the roads and path were wet. 20.5 overcast and foggy miles on the Tarmac SL3. A little cool but it was a nice ride.
2016: 4,381 Miles ♂ Total Miles: 14,002 · Tarmac SL3 414m
The average keyboard contains 3,295 germs per square inch
2016: 4,381 Miles ♂ Total Miles: 14,002 · Tarmac SL3 414m
The average keyboard contains 3,295 germs per square inch
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: SW Fl.
Posts: 5,617
Bikes: Day6 Semi Recumbent "FIREBALL", 1981 Custom Touring Paramount, 1983 Road Paramount, 2013 Giant Propel Advanced SL3, 2018 Specialized Red Roubaix Expert mech., 2002 Magna 7sp hybrid, 1976 Bassett Racing 45sp Cruiser
Mentioned: 18 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1068 Post(s)
Liked 781 Times
in
503 Posts
Nothing but wind during today's ride. Started with the group from the LBS but that lasted for only 3 miles. Took a quick turn at the front and said goodby as they left me in the dust. Wound up getting 70 miles in with it feeling more like a century because of the wind.
Senior Member
rode close to twenty miles today on the high bridge trail going into Farmville.
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Deep South
Posts: 1,335
Bikes: Cannondale SR's and ST's from the '80's
Mentioned: 4 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 340 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 46 Times
in
20 Posts
Rode 30.1 quite hard brisk miles on Friday with Sambo, then 23.5 miles at a recovery pace today with Ivan.
I need to take tomorrow off.....................
I need to take tomorrow off.....................
rebmeM roineS
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Metro Indy, IN
Posts: 16,216
Bikes: Bacchetta Giro A20, RANS V-Rex, RANS Screamer
Mentioned: 15 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 653 Post(s)
Liked 347 Times
in
226 Posts
37 miles today on a flat rural club ride with my favorite stoker on the Screamer. Unseasonably warm - probably last ride this year wearing shorts. Windy, too, which was fine on the return to our starting point.
__________________
Bacchetta Giro A20, RANS V-Rex, RANS Screamer
Bacchetta Giro A20, RANS V-Rex, RANS Screamer
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Gatorland and BlueRidge heaven
Posts: 774
Bikes: 2021 Trek Domane SLR 7, 2012 Giant Defy 0, 2012 Trek Domane 6.2 P1, Bianchi Infinito CV disc Di2
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 212 Post(s)
Liked 1,000 Times
in
250 Posts
25 miles yesterday at a nice pace in the mountains. My last day here, and what a beautiful day it was. If I could bundle a weather day and take it with me, this would be it. Met up with a local for the last half.....