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jsigone
10-08-07, 11:27 AM
good morning all!!!

Drew12
10-08-07, 09:16 PM
good morning all!!!

Well, good morning!
( better late than never)
ovoleg
10-08-07, 09:32 PM
good morning

I'm glad I didn't spend my day on bikeforums today :) New job pwns

jschen
10-08-07, 10:33 PM
ARGH! :mad:

That's all I have to say about my research today. Happily, it's more than balanced out by relatively good progress recently.
ronjon10
10-08-07, 10:47 PM
I was thinking the other day, and maybe a few of you might agree with me. I think the TDF should be altered for next year. Only one rule: The bike must be a single speed beach cruiser, bone stock. Tell that wouldn't be totally freakin' awsome! Huh, huh, anyone...eh? Or not.

haha, reminds me of when I played golf a lot. I always thought KMart should sponsor a tournament where all the pros used the cheap-o Kmart golf clubs. They'd still beat par, just as the pro cyclists on beach cruisers would average speeds I can't fathom on my road bike. It'd be fun to watch.
Go_Fast
10-08-07, 10:56 PM
m.e. is going to lick my sharpie.
spingineer
10-08-07, 11:13 PM
Dang, putting the Niterider headlamp on the helmet mount really gets heavy. I don't see how people can stand having such a head heavy lamp. Do any other NiteRider users use the helmet mount? It would give me serious neckaches!!!!
heddywouldgo
10-08-07, 11:42 PM
m.e. is going to lick my sharpie.

ewww
jsigone
10-08-07, 11:43 PM
Well, good morning!
( better late than never)

wow what a slow day for this thread. I had to double check the time stamp:eek:
Happytime
10-09-07, 09:24 AM
WTF with the gigantic piles of sand on the bike path?! I need a mountain bike.
Indolent58
10-09-07, 09:33 AM
WTF with the gigantic piles of sand on the bike path?! I need a mountain bike.

You need a beach cruiser.
Crash716
10-09-07, 09:40 AM
Good Mornin' Socal!!

nice day for a ride....to bad i gotta fly till 6 tonight :(
Happytime
10-09-07, 09:46 AM
You need a beach cruiser.

I don't know if I can hit 20mph on a beach cruiser.

I would prefer having my own personal road sweeper. I don't need it to motorpace me, but if it could give me about 1/4 mile clearance and get rid of the sand, I'd be satisfied. :p

(Mind you, it's not me that's complaining, it's Sacha)
Crash716
10-09-07, 09:57 AM
I don't know if I can hit 20mph on a beach cruiser.

I would prefer having my own personal road sweeper. I don't need it to motorpace me, but if it could give me about 1/4 mile clearance and get rid of the sand, I'd be satisfied. :p

(Mind you, it's not me that's complaining, it's Sacha)

cyclecross bike maybe?

you can hit 20 on those...and they have cool disk brakes!:D
bitingduck
10-09-07, 09:59 AM
I thought disk brakes weren't allowed under UCI CX rules?
Crash716
10-09-07, 10:00 AM
i don't know if they are but there are some bikes out there that still have them...just saying...
Happytime
10-09-07, 10:01 AM
cyclecross bike maybe?

I've thought about it! Some of my local buddies have been urging me to do so, since so many of the cyclocross events are in PV and Torrance. But they've been urging me to try out the velodrome, too. Then, of course, I've been kinda itching for a TT bike. So many bikes!!! Too little money!!! :eek:
efficiency
10-09-07, 10:03 AM
Disc brakes are not allowed under UCI CX rules, but strangely some bikes like the Lemond Poprad come with them.
Crash716
10-09-07, 10:13 AM
Disc brakes are not allowed under UCI CX rules, but strangely some bikes like the Lemond Poprad come with them.

posercross?
bitingduck
10-09-07, 10:24 AM
But they've been urging me to try out the velodrome, too. Then, of course, I've been kinda itching for a TT bike. So many bikes!!! Too little money!!! :eek:

Ladies only track sessions: a low cost, low stress intro to the track for people without Y chromosomes. Next session is Oct 13. http://lavelodrome.org/Events/LadiesDay/LadiesDay.htm Bikes are supplied, and there are even a few really small ones.

It gets you certified so you can attend any of the regular training sessions that aren't tagged elite-only.

FWIW, two of the top US track racers right now, Neva Day and Christen King are former triathletes who were converted to track after they started riding it either to improve their cycling or due to injuries.
1955
10-09-07, 10:24 AM
To my amazement this morning, my brother and my sister in-law are on the cover of the OC Register. There will be an article on their chance meeting at a bookstore in Irvine and the "true love" that came from it in the "Life" section of the paper tomorrow.

Very strange to open up the paper and see your brother and sister in law on the cover of the paper!


http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p300/rdt333/Tom--Lisa.jpg
jsigone
10-09-07, 11:01 AM
good morning all, one more day of work then off on vacation for a week.
Go_Fast
10-09-07, 12:08 PM
WTF with the gigantic piles of sand on the bike path?! I need a mountain bike.



one day you will graduate from the beach bike path to the real roads. :rolleyes:
Happytime
10-09-07, 12:45 PM
one day you will graduate from the beach bike path to the real roads. :rolleyes:

Just like one day you will stop talking about it and actually ride your bike. ;)
merider1
10-09-07, 12:47 PM
Just like one day you will stop talking about it and actually ride your bike. ;)

SNNNNAAAAAAAAAAPPPPPPPPPPPPPP! Ouch.

:D
1955
10-09-07, 12:58 PM
Just like one day you will stop talking about it and actually ride your bike. ;)

Ha, ha, ha.:D
jsigone
10-09-07, 01:09 PM
almost lunch time!!!!
Dizzy
10-09-07, 01:11 PM
Ladies only track sessions: a low cost, low stress intro to the track for people without Y chromosomes. Next session is Oct 13. http://lavelodrome.org/Events/LadiesDay/LadiesDay.htm Bikes are supplied, and there are even a few really small ones.

It gets you certified so you can attend any of the regular training sessions that aren't tagged elite-only.

FWIW, two of the top US track racers right now, Neva Day and Christen King are former triathletes who were converted to track after they started riding it either to improve their cycling or due to injuries.

Bitingduck,
I am interested in this Velodrome thing because I have never seen one been to one or know anything about it. If I would to go down there, just to look around, what day would you recommend? I am not interested in actually jumping on the track, at least not this first time there.
roadfix
10-09-07, 01:15 PM
Bitingduck,
I am interested in this Velodrome thing because I have never seen one been to one or know anything about it. If I would to go down there, just to look around, what day would you recommend? I am not interested in actually jumping on the track, at least not this first time there.You can also contact Renee (Velodromepheonix)...she rides track regularly.
Go_Fast
10-09-07, 01:19 PM
Just like one day you will stop talking about it and actually ride your bike. ;)


i don't have all day to post on bikeforums like you....uh, oops....
merider1
10-09-07, 01:22 PM
i don't have all day to post on bikeforums like you....uh, oops....

No, you split at least half the day over on RBR. :D
Happytime
10-09-07, 01:30 PM
No, you split at least half the day over on RBR. :D

Um... yeah... nearly 3000 posts, Edge? You like those Podium Girls pics? :D:p;)
merider1
10-09-07, 01:35 PM
Um... yeah... nearly 3000 posts, Edge? You like those Podium Girls pics? :D:p;)


He'd hit it...:p:D
Crash716
10-09-07, 01:49 PM
how do you know how many post you have?....

i don't think i want to know....i already feel bad about the amount of time i spend on here.
jsigone
10-09-07, 02:22 PM
click user name, view public profile, you have 308

I thought you're a bigger post wh0re then that LOL
Psydotek
10-09-07, 02:58 PM
I've just realized i'm such a postwh0r3...

4+ a day is alot for a single man. :lol:
jsigone
10-09-07, 03:06 PM
ME has 17.8 post PER DAY!!! WOW impressive
TehK
10-09-07, 03:12 PM
But how much do you ride per day??? =]
bitingduck
10-09-07, 03:14 PM
Bitingduck,
I am interested in this Velodrome thing because I have never seen one been to one or know anything about it. If I would to go down there, just to look around, what day would you recommend? I am not interested in actually jumping on the track, at least not this first time there.

If you want to see the structured training, tues/thu 7-9 pm
If you want to see open track, one of the open sessions during the week (check the schedule in my sig) or Sunday from noon to three. The sunday sessions are pretty low key and if you give me some warning I could meet you there.

I highly recommend the Ladies on Track sessions. I try to show up and help turn wrenches when I don't have other stuff going on-- there are sometimes a lot of bikes to set up (pedals, saddle height, pump tires, etc). The sessions are pretty well organized and get you a safe intro-- you're totally capable of riding one.

If you want to watch some racing, the last sanctioned race of the year is Oct 20, as part of the LA/Encino 2-day madison. There will also be practice races on saturdays for the rest of the year.
merider1
10-09-07, 03:22 PM
ME has 17.8 post PER DAY!!! WOW impressive

:eek:

That's it. I'm going off of here.
jsigone
10-09-07, 03:23 PM
But how much do you ride per day??? =]

she has about 10 times more milage then me so I KNOW she rides ALOT!!!
jsigone
10-09-07, 03:23 PM
:eek:

That's it. I'm going off of here.


NONONO We can't lose Mo and YOU, that is very unacceptable!!!
Psydotek
10-09-07, 03:26 PM
:eek:

That's it. I'm going off of here.

OFF THE DEEP END! :p

Sorry, i couldn't help it...

*ducks*
Psydotek
10-09-07, 03:27 PM
NONONO We can't lose Mo and YOU, that is very unacceptable!!!

Exactly. I can only impersonate one person. And it ain't gonna be Mo'phat.

Wait, what?!?
merider1
10-09-07, 03:30 PM
NONONO We can't lose Mo and YOU, that is very unacceptable!!!

Oh, forget it, then. I tried staying off for all of four minutes and my hands started shaking...:o:p
jsigone
10-09-07, 03:40 PM
now you're talking within reason
merider1
10-09-07, 03:46 PM
now you're talking within reason

:lol: I doubt anyone would find my addiction to BF reasonable...:p
jsigone
10-09-07, 03:54 PM
only those others at are addicted to this board as would understand LOL
jsigone
10-09-07, 03:58 PM
3 more hours then I'm on vacation!!! Much needed on at best.

Wedding Saturday
Knotts Berry Farm Sunday
Universal Studios Monday
Tuesday recover
merider1
10-09-07, 04:02 PM
3 more hours then I'm on vacation!!! Much needed on at best.



lucky! Have a blast, Jeff, and enjoy your wedding! :)