Barrington Hills / Penny Road Pub Tuesday Night Ride Thread

[nietsmas]

so i did the mother of all pulls last night and felt like jens voigt, yet was dropped more than a few times and my avg heart rate was >170bpm. maybe i need some of that belgium toothpaste ;) j/k

[CyLowe97]

so i did the mother of all pulls last night and felt like jens voigt, yet was dropped more than a few times
This ride has taught me that mother-of-all-pulls are awesome..... when I'm not pulling!

I've learned that toddler-of-all-pulls works best for me so I'm not yo-yo'ing of the back so much. Pick a sign/tree/mailbox in the distance and pull to that spot, then wave the next rider up to pull.

It's also taught me that I can't loaf at the bottom of short burst hills. I have to get up to the front and hang on to a wheel. Start behind and I'm toast.

[Cycling Jester]

Ah...so you were at the "other" table. ;)

Is it just me or did our group appear like elitist snobs? We were just enthralled with Collarchange's description of the downfall of his shoulder.

I wasn't at the other table. I didn't stick around after the ride. :( Next time:D

[voldemort]

I rode about 2/3 of the loop right after work (had to get home). Saw a couple riders as I headed down the last stretch of Old Sutton. Was that any of you guys getting an early warm-up? I finished a little after 5:00. I thought about leaving a "Voldemort was here" sign at Penny Road Pub, but knew if I stopped I'd need :beer:...

[CyLowe97]

I rode about 2/3 of the loop right after work (had to get home). Saw a couple riders as I headed down the last stretch of Old Sutton. Was that any of you guys getting an early warm-up? I finished a little after 5:00.

We didn't roll out until 6:30, so I don't think that was us. The beauty of that area, though, is that there are so many folks out riding. And it's in the middle of the 'burbs. And it's basically still rush hour.

[nietsmas]

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?p=6889138

[nietsmas]

who's riding today?

[CyLowe97]

*raises hand*

Count me in.

And I'll be stopping at the red octagonally shaped street signs. :)

[Psimet2001]

Out. Parenting.

[cyclpsycho]

Out. Parenting.

Awww, father - son wheel building :D

I'll be there.

I found myself a little freaked out riding last night, after reading some of those comments in that article :twitchy:

[Cycling Jester]

Awww, father - son wheel building :D

I'll be there.

I found myself a little freaked out riding last night, after reading some of those comments in that article :twitchy:

I'll be there tonight.

Did everyone love those comments in the Daily Herald yesterday? Made me feel all warm and fuzzy. NOT!!
:notamused:

[nietsmas]

Did everyone love those comments in the Daily Herald yesterday? Made me feel all warm and fuzzy. NOT!!
:notamused:

not that every driver around us read that article, but i have a feeling a lot more people will be paying attention to us...

[naujcdl]

It is simple, they hate us.

Meh, piss them off more by riding and follow the rules, oh god, they'll hate us more for then obeying the law.

[aham23]

Awww, father - son wheel building :D

I'll be there.

I found myself a little freaked out riding last night, after reading some of those comments in that article :twitchy:

yeah, as long as Son is building your wheels that is cool with me!! :D

its been 15 long days off the bike for me. i hope to ride tonight after work. i was thinking about hooking up with this bunch, but i loath stop signs. later.

[Cycling Jester]

not that every driver around us read that article, but i have a feeling a lot more people will be paying attention to us...


Question = can't we all just get along?

[Psimet2001]

yeah, as long as Son is building your wheels that is cool with me!! :D

its been 15 long days off the bike for me. i hope to ride tonight after work. i was thinking about hooking up with this bunch, but i loath stop signs. later.

One front wheel is laced and tensioned through stage 1. The other front has spokes cleaned and prepped.

Front came in @ 665g. The other will as well.

I'll have my son lace the other front. I think he could handle 1X. 2X and 3X are a little advanced for him. The radial lacing on the fronts should be a piece of cake for him.

Now....if I could just get him to talk...

BTW - he uses drool for nipple lube....don't take that out of context please.

[cyclpsycho]

Meh, piss them off more by riding and follow the rules, oh god, they'll hate us more for then obeying the law.

+1

I hope they don't find out about the leg shaving :roflmao2:

BTW - he uses drool for nipple lube

That is lighter than spoke prep, isn't it? :lol:

[Psimet2001]

That is lighter than spoke prep, isn't it? :lol:

Concerning thing is that I weighed everything before assembly and it was the same weight as after assembly. This would be after the addition of prep and a small amount of oil. I guess prep is like antimatter.

[Psimet2001]

So did anyone get thrown in the slammer or end up getting run over?

[SmokinMiles]

So did anyone get thrown in the slammer or end up getting run over?

stupid spandex wearing morons!

[CyLowe97]

So did anyone get thrown in the slammer or end up getting run over?

crosspost to the did you ride today thread

Tuesday Night Penny Road Ride. The usual 28.4 miles of drafting the fast two riders just to hang on. And we slowed down to a crawl at the stop signs.

One driver hollered at cyclpsycho to remember to stop at the bottom of Haeger's Bend. And there was even a B Hills police car in the lot at Penny Road when we got back giving us outlaw skinny pants wearing punks the stink-eye. Hey, we did pretty well, officer, thanks for asking!

It would have been nice if he had driven over (or heaven forbid walked over) to the group and just said "hi" to us to see how things went out there as we were loading rigs and getting regular shoes back on. A little positive interaction goes a long way, IMO.

[Cycling Jester]

crosspost to the did you ride today thread

Tuesday Night Penny Road Ride. The usual 28.4 miles of drafting the fast two riders just to hang on. And we slowed down to a crawl at the stop signs.

One driver hollered at cyclpsycho to remember to stop at the bottom of Haeger's Bend. And there was even a B Hills police car in the lot at Penny Road when we got back giving us outlaw skinny pants wearing punks the stink-eye. Hey, we did pretty well, officer, thanks for asking!

It would have been nice if he had driven over (or heaven forbid walked over) to the group and just said "hi" to us to see how things went out there as we were loading rigs and getting regular shoes back on. A little positive interaction goes a long way, IMO.


nice to finally meet you and put a face to the name.

It would of been nice if he came over to see how it went out on those dangerous streets of his fair community. Maybe he was thinking " Could I look that good in spandex or would I look like a moron?"

[Psimet2001]

Cops in spandex are cool....

I know one that can beat me up hills.

I know one that can't.

I'm OK with that.

[Cycling Jester]

Just to give you guys a heads up. Mr. A.M. Goat ( cyclpsycho) is in a mood today. he may want to kick it up a notch......BAM :)

[nietsmas]

i ordered a new saddle from wheelwerks and assuming it shows up today, i'll be there. if it doesn't arrive today, it might be hard to ride w/o a saddle ;)

[aham23]

^^^^ i bite. why do you have no saddle??

later.

[Psimet2001]

i ordered a new saddle from wheelwerks and assuming it shows up today, i'll be there. if it doesn't arrive today, it might be hard to ride w/o a saddle ;)

HTFU....riding without a saddle on this ride will feel just like normal.

^^^^ i bite. why do you have no saddle??

You need to stop biting. You're leaving ^^^^ marks everywhere.

Just to give you guys a heads up. Mr. A.M. Goat ( cyclpsycho) is in a mood today. he may want to kick it up a notch......BAM

I take it that means you are working with him. If so follow my instructions:
1. Nail his feet to the closest heavy pbject.
2. Fill his bibs with lead shot.
3. Remove his seatpost and fill his frame with lead shot.
4. Disable his front derail and adjust the limit screw on the rear so that he only has his small ring big cog combo that works.

This won't slow him down enough, but it might make it so that I can hang for 11 miles.....

[nietsmas]

^^^^ i bite. why do you have no saddle??

later.

i did a bike fit this past weekend and after making some adjustments, i decided to buy a new saddle. he had to order it, so my bike is currently sitting at his shop without a saddle on it...

[Psimet2001]

i did a bike fit this past weekend and after making some adjustments, i decided to buy a new saddle. he had to order it, so my bike is currently sitting at his shop without a saddle on it...

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I have an extra sadlle or 2 or 10. Let me know if you want me to bring one. It's only a sub 30 mile ride.

[CyLowe97]

i did a bike fit this past weekend and after making some adjustments, i decided to buy a new saddle. he had to order it, so my bike is currently sitting at his shop without a saddle on it...

So they couldn't just leave the old one on until the new one comes in?

"Sorry, ma'am, the headlight's out on your minivan, so you'll have to leave the vehicle with us until a replacement comes in...."

[nietsmas]

to make a long story short, bob was having a hard time getting my old saddle back into the seatpost, and was starting to get pretty busy, so i was nice and told him to just keep my bike until the new one arrived.

[Cycling Jester]

I take it that means you are working with him. If so follow my instructions:
1. Nail his feet to the closest heavy pbject. DONE
2. Fill his bibs with lead shot. DONE
3. Remove his seatpost and fill his frame with lead shot. Did one better I took his bike
4. Disable his front derail and adjust the limit screw on the rear so that he only has his small ring big cog combo that works.

This won't slow him down enough, but it might make it so that I can hang for 11 miles.....[/quote]

He still has a mountain bike and a tandem hmmmm which will he bring? I hope this helps you. Go hang on for 12 miles now. :D

[nietsmas]

ok, all set for tonight. who else is showing up tonight?

[voldemort]

i ordered a new saddle from wheelwerks and assuming it shows up today, i'll be there. if it doesn't arrive today, it might be hard to ride w/o a saddle ;)

Just be sure use plenty of chamois lube before you "mount" your bike:D

[Psimet2001]

I believe I am in...barring any unforseen issue between now and then...;)

[cyclpsycho]

I take it that means you are working with him. If so follow my instructions:
1. Nail his feet to the closest heavy pbject.
2. Fill his bibs with lead shot.
3. Remove his seatpost and fill his frame with lead shot.
4. Disable his front derail and adjust the limit screw on the rear so that he only has his small ring big cog combo that works.

This won't slow him down enough, but it might make it so that I can hang for 11 miles.....


May not be necessary. I had one of those "island in a sea of incompetence" days. :mad::mad:
I may take matters into my own hands. :mad::mad:
I may just leave my bike in the car and go straight to the bar (no rhyme intended). :mad::mad::mad::crash::twitchy::notamused:

[CyLowe97]

In. And ready to ride in a safe and predictable law-abiding manner.

:)

[Cycling Jester]

In. And ready to ride in a safe and predictable law-abiding manner.

:)


I'll second that.

[Psimet2001]

+3 - I will be hunting the awesome at the red hexagon.

[voldemort]

I'm a definite "maybe". are there 2 groups or just one waytoofastformeI'vebeenoffmybikeforaweek group?

[Psimet2001]

There is a group that leaves earlier....may be interested in you coming on the faster group though....maybe I'll drop off and ride with you when you get dropped....yeah...that's it...I'm HELPING!

[RJBTrek]

Tonight was my first ride with the group. I had a leg cramp and was dropped somewhere on Plumtree (I think). I shot past Ridge and saw the group down the road on my right and had to turn around to go down Ridge. From there I lost the group and continued down Ridge and Sutton back to Penny Road Pub. I was told the ride is approx 26 miles and logged about 20, I knew I missed a turn somewhere. It was a good ride and I'll be out there again!!

[Psimet2001]

What were you wearing? I think I was on your wheel for a while.

[RJBTrek]

What were you wearing? I think I was on your wheel for a while.

Village CycleSport Jersey - Yellow helmet.

[CyLowe97]

Good ride last night! Even with the conservative warmup down pothole alley (Penny Road) and the more emphatic stops (hello John Q Law, we see you, too!), this was the fastest pace I've ever done out there. 28.4 miles in just under 1:18:50. The cyclometer says that's 21.5 mph average. That's zany fast for my skinny legs.

Hanging on to the back of the faster folks was a chore and I had to work pretty hard after yo-yo'ing off the back a couple of times. Psimet can attest to that, as he heard me wheezing my way up Braeburn. I don't have an HRM or other device to measure physical exertion, but I think I was into some sort of red zone. It was fun.

Glad to see a few more wheels out there, too.

[Psimet2001]

Village CycleSport Jersey - Yellow helmet.

Yeah, I was lapping your wheel for most of the rollout.

[Cycling Jester]

I was enjoying a nice ride with the group I was with until I found the weakest link.:notamused:

[Psimet2001]

I was enjoying a nice ride with the group I was with until I found the weakest link.:notamused:

Chain issue?

[Cycling Jester]

Chain issue?

You could say that.

I was the guy standing on the side of Plumtree when you came huffing and puffing by or was that Cylowe? :D

Cyclpscyho and I are trying to figure out why it broke.

[Psimet2001]

You could say that.

I was the guy standing on the side of Plumtree when you came huffing and puffing by or was that Cylowe? :D

Cyclpscyho and I are trying to figure out why it broke.

Pictures?