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Are there any cyclist in the group?
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My part of the world is still holding onto some amount of snow, but I did see some people get their bikes out when it warmed up and the roads cleared. I'm hoping I can get outside and ride before the end of the month.
Just got my bike back from the shop. Now all I need is for the weather to cooperate.
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Went out with the wife for the first ride of the season yesterday. Was 50-ish. Night before last was 28F. Tomorrow is supposed to hit 87F.
Wild.
Wild.
Yep, I ride around 120 miles a week (road and mountain) and also my Peloton daily. It is the only way I can drink beer and not become Jabba the Hutt.
I also race competitively 6 times a year at least.
I also race competitively 6 times a year at least.
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We both have nice road bikes, but last year we splurged on a pair of Rad Rover 6 ebikes. They have a big store in Ballard, and their service can't be beat. They've sat idle for most of the winter, but this week I've taken mine out for a few quick rides around the neighborhood (after my bruised rib healed from me falling off it). With finances a bit iffy right now, husband and I are going to be taking a lot of rides this summer instead of short weekend spendy trips. It's pretty hilly here, which fact kept me from riding the road bike too much; but with the Rad I just give the throttle a twist and I'm up an incline lickety split. The only downside is I can't lift it by myself to the rack on either our truck or a public bus; darn thing weighs almost 80lbs.
those look like nice bikes. bit heavier than my haibike, but similar style, they work great in winter too with good studded tires, I love the 27.5 inch tire style, perfect fit between full mountain bike and road bike.
Survivor tree. Survived the Oklahoma city bombing of the FBI bldg there, 1995. It was full of debris from the blast, and it was almost cut down to retrieve any evidence hanging from its branches.
[edit] I see you have bike in pics of both the 901 and 903 gate of time structures. Bldg blew at 9:02. Also see the chair monuments to the 168 lost souls. That water feature was actually 5th st where the Ryder van parked, in front of the fbi bldg.
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You seem to know the bombing history pretty well. I've actually gotten pretty familiar with it myself, because I work in the building adjacent to the memorial. The building I work in was damaged, but (obviously) not destroyed, which is pretty amazing seeing as how it was built around 1920 or so.
The tree I was referring to, is actually the one with a swing set in the background. It's an old growth oak, that's been cut down and has grown back, at least once. It grows in a church yard. The little community is called St. Elizabeth, and it was settled around 1847. I imagine the tree was originally cut by the timer industry (there was a sawmill a few miles away) or to build the original catholic church that was on that site.
Now that the air quality in my part of the world is hopefully going to stay decent, I'm hoping to put a few more miles in. It's been a slow start to the summer cycling season for me. I've snuck in a couple decent (for me) rides, and hopefully I'll be ambitious enough to try another in the morning.
How is everyone else?
How is everyone else?
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I'm backing off a bit after preparing for my end of June Oregon trip. Had beautiful weather.
And. PNW.
And. PNW.
I will never do that. It's really unlikely you will either. I thought it would be fun to share anyway.
fun idea, but i think i'd stick with a trailer and a tent 
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I had a steel framed Biachi Volpe touring road bike years ago. The longer frame made it much nicer on my lower back. My wife and I would do a 50 mile round trip ride on the Clear Creek trail from Commerce City to Golden. Up hill on the way out, and you better have good brakes for the way back.
I feel like I'm having a good summer, getting out on my local bike trail at least a couple days each week if the weather allows. Mini-me had his eureka moment learning to ride last fall, and I find him much more cooperative throughout the day when we've gone for a bike ride in the morning.
Anyone else feeling good about their cycling lately?
Anyone else feeling good about their cycling lately?
Hello everyone, glad to find a cycling thread on HBT. I've been riding for about as long as I've been homebrewing (12ish years). My wife and I had our first kid this year so its been an adjustment hobby wise when both riding and brewing seem to take up so much time. Luckily she rides as well and we've done a pretty good job of maintaining balance.
Good to see you here, Boleslaus.
I'm a pretty casual rider myself, but since my son learned to ride last year I've been getting more excited about it. How do you tow around your daughter? Mine rides in the trailer my son used before we started him on this
I'm a pretty casual rider myself, but since my son learned to ride last year I've been getting more excited about it. How do you tow around your daughter? Mine rides in the trailer my son used before we started him on this
I just built an e-bike for commuting. Feel pretty shameful about riding one, but since I'm not able to drive anymore (vision problems) I feel like I get a pass.
It's a Bafang 750 watt, I built the battery myself as well. I haven't had the power up more than 50% and it's insane, can go 25-30mph on flat ground no problem. My carbon road bike will always be my true love, but for commuting this "hill killa" is pretty nice.
On a negative note, I guess I got in a hurry when I assembled the bike and didn't set the limit screws for the rear derailleur, and it went into the spokes yesterday, so ya.
It's a Bafang 750 watt, I built the battery myself as well. I haven't had the power up more than 50% and it's insane, can go 25-30mph on flat ground no problem. My carbon road bike will always be my true love, but for commuting this "hill killa" is pretty nice.
On a negative note, I guess I got in a hurry when I assembled the bike and didn't set the limit screws for the rear derailleur, and it went into the spokes yesterday, so ya.
She's only 13 months so right now she fits in a front seat on my commuter bike.
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Don't feel bad for riding one. I think they solve a couple of problems a lot of people have with cycling to work or social events: time/speed and sweat.
That's pretty cool.
I pull an instep trailer, which I probably wouldn't buy if I was to do it over, but it worked fine for one kid and it just needs to last through next summer before I probably put her on a balance bike, and put the trailer on the curb with a "Free!" sign.
Yea I'd like to keep her on my bike as long as is feasible. I despise trailers. Once she's over the weight limit on the front she'll go on the back rack in a seat. And as soon as she's interested in the balance bike I'll strap that to my front rack and bring it along so she can ride for at least a few minutes while we're out at a park or another stop.
I'm looking forward to my daughter getting on a balance bike and hooking her up to my bike like how I started with my son. This contraption let me pull him along for shorter rides at the trail (he was usually good for about 6 miles) so he could get used to the feel of his bike while I could stretch my legs. I think next spring he'll grow out of his current bike and I won't have the option of towing him along any more.
But for now, my daughter is doing alright with the instep.
But for now, my daughter is doing alright with the instep.
I'm still not riding. Have the MTB hanging in my garage and still haven't ridden more than up & down the street a few times. To be honest, I'd be more likely to ride in the winter months here than summer. Too hot. But a big portion of it is that I don't have anyone to ride with.
My neighbor is in the middle of a major (down to the studs) house reno, though, and the other night we saw that their family bicycles were out in their backyard. So we texted them (they're living in an apt while it's being done) to see if they wanted us to grab them and throw them in our garage so nobody walked away with them. So now we have them in our garage, and I see that he owns a pretty decent mountain bike.
So MAYBE, once it cools off and they are back in their house, I'll have someone to go mountain biking with. There are so many amazing trails around here, and I feel like all that time I put in on the Peloton should go to good use on a real bike.
Roads around Clairemont San Diego are too rough...I used to tow my youngest (4) in an Allen sports trailer...she says it's too rough and too loud.
Her two older sisters didn't mind it as much, but the roads have gotten worse as the years have worn on (with no maintenance).
So I upgraded my tires to gatorskins and Michelin tubes that are puncture resistant. Haven't had any issues since then!
Except for my front headlight that literally fell apart due to the size of the pothole I hit.
Just got a new one today tho, so hoping to be back at a ride this weekend (drivers are psycho here, I use lights during the day, as well as camera and radar).
It'll be hot, but will prob put on my neck buff soaked in ice water)
Her two older sisters didn't mind it as much, but the roads have gotten worse as the years have worn on (with no maintenance).
So I upgraded my tires to gatorskins and Michelin tubes that are puncture resistant. Haven't had any issues since then!
Except for my front headlight that literally fell apart due to the size of the pothole I hit.
Just got a new one today tho, so hoping to be back at a ride this weekend (drivers are psycho here, I use lights during the day, as well as camera and radar).
It'll be hot, but will prob put on my neck buff soaked in ice water
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Took a quick ride to my LHBS for a CO2 swap.
I recently got the bike from my father, who probably hasn't ridden in a decade. He originally got it from a buddy who built it frame-up back in '91.
I recently got the bike from my father, who probably hasn't ridden in a decade. He originally got it from a buddy who built it frame-up back in '91.
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Just stumbled onto this thread in a timely fashion, as I'm looking for another bike. The backstory is that in 1980 I bought a Fuji Sports 12 with a racing cluster, giving it 14 speeds, all fast. At that time I was using a bicycle to go to work or school. That bike took me everywhere. After I got a car, I still rode for recreation, sometimes not for years, sometimes every week. Two years ago after not riding for a decade at least, I brought the old horse to a shop for new tires etc. After ten yards wobbling, I remembered and rode off, one mile at first, then 5, 7, 10. I loved it. This week I got back on for the first time this year and rode about eleven miles. Muscles good, knees okay, shoulder OUCH. That old rigid steel frame is jarring my damaged joints. The shop showed me some hybrid bikes with suspension, which sounds like it will help. And maybe I'll try some dirt trails nearby. Before I buy new, I'm going to try used to help me decide what works for me. It's relevant that I'm 6'5" and need a tall bike. I'm talking to a couple of friends that ride. Let me know if you have suggestions.
Do you have padded bike shorts? Do you stretch before &/or after your rides?
You describe your joints as damaged, so I wouldn't discourage you from getting a more comfortable ride with suspension. I've had a Giant Sedona, which I believe is considered a hybrid bike, for almost 15 years and I've only had one bike-related injury that required a doctor visit (I rode over 30 miles in one of my first rides of the spring, without adequate sleeves/sunscreen and I didn't bring enough water) after I pushed myself too hard and herniated a disc.
You describe your joints as damaged, so I wouldn't discourage you from getting a more comfortable ride with suspension. I've had a Giant Sedona, which I believe is considered a hybrid bike, for almost 15 years and I've only had one bike-related injury that required a doctor visit (I rode over 30 miles in one of my first rides of the spring, without adequate sleeves/sunscreen and I didn't bring enough water) after I pushed myself too hard and herniated a disc.
