Doohickie
08-17-11, 11:50 PM
Yeah, beer was involved in my group ride... ;)
Hybrid Bicycles - Where Did Your Hybrid Take You Today?
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jbchybridrider
08-20-11, 08:00 AM
Went out for a couple hours and rode a track I've known about but never ridden before. It follows our little para river and go's into the Adelaide hills all dirt and alot of single track.
Had a ball getting my hybrid muddy for the first time and realized even more how versatile my bike is, passing roadbike riders one day and MTB riding the next.
I think I'll look at more aggressive cyclocross tires and do more trail riding in the future with a bit of camping.
http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad345/kdionb/Travel%20Pictures/Outbicycleriding005.jpg
http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad345/kdionb/Travel%20Pictures/Outbicycleriding006.jpg
Had a ball getting my hybrid muddy for the first time and realized even more how versatile my bike is, passing roadbike riders one day and MTB riding the next.
I think I'll look at more aggressive cyclocross tires and do more trail riding in the future with a bit of camping.
http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad345/kdionb/Travel%20Pictures/Outbicycleriding005.jpg
http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad345/kdionb/Travel%20Pictures/Outbicycleriding006.jpg
AlphaDogg
08-20-11, 08:52 AM
I LOVE your bike. It needs a thorough wipedown. Maybe you should look into a set of fenders?
giantcfr1
08-20-11, 08:53 AM
...
http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad345/kdionb/Travel%20Pictures/Outbicycleriding005.jpg
...
Home sick alert. ( ; . ; )
Even dirty, it's still my pick for "best looking" bike on BF
edit: my cannondale read this, and is sh!tty with me. I have to change that to second best looking bike on BF. lol ;)
http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad345/kdionb/Travel%20Pictures/Outbicycleriding005.jpg
...
Home sick alert. ( ; . ; )
Even dirty, it's still my pick for "best looking" bike on BF
edit: my cannondale read this, and is sh!tty with me. I have to change that to second best looking bike on BF. lol ;)
jbchybridrider
08-20-11, 08:16 PM
I LOVE your bike. It needs a thorough wipedown. Maybe you should look into a set of fenders?
I was thinking being muddy improved its looks. With all the fun in the mud I had I'll do it again. :thumb:
I was thinking being muddy improved its looks. With all the fun in the mud I had I'll do it again. :thumb:
mjwithtwins
08-20-11, 09:19 PM
I actually had time to snap a picture of my bike on my ride today because I ended up with a flat. Stupid me forgot to put the levers and tube back in my saddle bag so I had to way for my husband to ride home and get the car. This is where I waited. Luckily we were only about 3 miles from home.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b89/Two_mini_mes/92853a52.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b89/Two_mini_mes/92853a52.jpg
qmsdc15
08-21-11, 03:11 PM
Most of this ride happened yesterday, the very last bit was today.
C&O Canal towpath (http://bikewashington.org/canal/) to Dickerson, then the Sugarloaf Challenge Loop (http://bikewashington.org/routes/loaf/loaf.htm) to Point of Rocks, then the towpath out to Brunswick and the South Mountain Loop (http://bikewashington.org/routes/south/index.htm), then back to Georgetown on the towpath. 195 miles, half on unpaved surface. Hybrid day tour. Day and part of the night actually. :p
First rest stop. Jack's Boat House, under Key Bridge in Georgetown. I packed a lunch but this ride was no picnic. I had to rearrange the load. As soon as I hit the rough stuff, my lock fell off. I'm thinking of replacing my trunk bag.
http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr147/Rod_Smith/bike/8%2020%202011%20ride/DSC036201JPG.jpg
Three peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, three turkey, lettuce and tomato sandwiches, five chocolate chip cookies, one Granny Smith apple.
Boats and flags
http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr147/Rod_Smith/bike/8%2020%202011%20ride/DSC03621.jpg
Widewater, The most scenic part of the canal that I've found, mile 13.
http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr147/Rod_Smith/bike/8%2020%202011%20ride/DSC03626.jpg
The other end of the Widewater section.
http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr147/Rod_Smith/bike/8%2020%202011%20ride/DSC03635.jpg
Rocks above Great Falls.
http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr147/Rod_Smith/bike/8%2020%202011%20ride/DSC03649.jpg
Great Falls Tavern Lock.
http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr147/Rod_Smith/bike/8%2020%202011%20ride/DSC03654.jpg
http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr147/Rod_Smith/bike/8%2020%202011%20ride/DSC03657.jpg
C&O Canal towpath (http://bikewashington.org/canal/) to Dickerson, then the Sugarloaf Challenge Loop (http://bikewashington.org/routes/loaf/loaf.htm) to Point of Rocks, then the towpath out to Brunswick and the South Mountain Loop (http://bikewashington.org/routes/south/index.htm), then back to Georgetown on the towpath. 195 miles, half on unpaved surface. Hybrid day tour. Day and part of the night actually. :p
First rest stop. Jack's Boat House, under Key Bridge in Georgetown. I packed a lunch but this ride was no picnic. I had to rearrange the load. As soon as I hit the rough stuff, my lock fell off. I'm thinking of replacing my trunk bag.
http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr147/Rod_Smith/bike/8%2020%202011%20ride/DSC036201JPG.jpg
Three peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, three turkey, lettuce and tomato sandwiches, five chocolate chip cookies, one Granny Smith apple.
Boats and flags
http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr147/Rod_Smith/bike/8%2020%202011%20ride/DSC03621.jpg
Widewater, The most scenic part of the canal that I've found, mile 13.
http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr147/Rod_Smith/bike/8%2020%202011%20ride/DSC03626.jpg
The other end of the Widewater section.
http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr147/Rod_Smith/bike/8%2020%202011%20ride/DSC03635.jpg
Rocks above Great Falls.
http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr147/Rod_Smith/bike/8%2020%202011%20ride/DSC03649.jpg
Great Falls Tavern Lock.
http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr147/Rod_Smith/bike/8%2020%202011%20ride/DSC03654.jpg
http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr147/Rod_Smith/bike/8%2020%202011%20ride/DSC03657.jpg
tom d
08-21-11, 04:16 PM
Did a family ride for 10 miles on the Bike trail in Lincoln RI. Nice day
lopek77
08-21-11, 04:16 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PRiuk7_-qg
Pere Marquette Rails-to-Trails Trial. 117 miles with my much older friend, and she was just recently infected with cycling bug :) Easy ride with a lot of stops along the way.
First part from Midland, MI to Clare, MI was the nicest, with a lot of rest stops, free air, water fountains, shelters....14 feet wide paved trail was one of the best maintained trails I have ever seen. Second part from Farewell, MI to Evert, MI was also pretty nice, but not so "fancy" as the first one.
One of the several tunnels215576
Our "Hotel"215579 ( Isabella County Park Recreational
6320 East Herrick Road, Clare, MI 48617-9184
(989) 386-2010
isabellacounty.org )
Midland, MI Tridge ( bridge with 3 ends )215578
215577
Pere Marquette Rails-to-Trails Trial. 117 miles with my much older friend, and she was just recently infected with cycling bug :) Easy ride with a lot of stops along the way.
First part from Midland, MI to Clare, MI was the nicest, with a lot of rest stops, free air, water fountains, shelters....14 feet wide paved trail was one of the best maintained trails I have ever seen. Second part from Farewell, MI to Evert, MI was also pretty nice, but not so "fancy" as the first one.
One of the several tunnels215576
Our "Hotel"215579 ( Isabella County Park Recreational
6320 East Herrick Road, Clare, MI 48617-9184
(989) 386-2010
isabellacounty.org )
Midland, MI Tridge ( bridge with 3 ends )215578
215577
vsanthos
08-21-11, 04:32 PM
Not sure if my bike is exactly a hybrid buy I consider and ride it as so. I have a Specialized Rockhopper from the 90s with street tires on it.
Today I rode on the Ohio Towpath with my father and nephew to downtown Akron for the National Hamburger Festival. It was an amazing ride!
Today I rode on the Ohio Towpath with my father and nephew to downtown Akron for the National Hamburger Festival. It was an amazing ride!
The Chemist
08-22-11, 04:57 AM
My Giant took me on my first ever century today - 165km in 9 hours (6.5 hours actual riding time). Had a great time, but the last 50km was really emotionally/physically draining.
I much prefer metric centuries - full centuries are just a little bit too much IMO.
I much prefer metric centuries - full centuries are just a little bit too much IMO.
qmsdc15
08-22-11, 06:05 AM
lopek, nice ride! It took you a long time to catch your friend! Did you do 117 miles in one day?
Chemist, Congrats! We all say that after our first century. You'll be back. The emotional/physical challenge is why. :)
Chemist, Congrats! We all say that after our first century. You'll be back. The emotional/physical challenge is why. :)
lopek77
08-22-11, 09:01 AM
lopek, nice ride! It took you a long time to catch your friend! Did you do 117 miles in one day?
I can do 100 or more miles a day, especially on rails to trails, but my friend was not in a great shape and she is almost 60, so we took it easy with 70 miles first day and 47 next day. Our overall average moving speed was around 10.8 mph, on heavy hybrids - both of them Specialized Crosstrail 2010 and 2011
I can do 100 or more miles a day, especially on rails to trails, but my friend was not in a great shape and she is almost 60, so we took it easy with 70 miles first day and 47 next day. Our overall average moving speed was around 10.8 mph, on heavy hybrids - both of them Specialized Crosstrail 2010 and 2011
qmsdc15
08-22-11, 06:11 PM
I can do 100 or more miles a day, especially on rails to trails, but my friend was not in a great shape and she is almost 60, so we took it easy with 70 miles first day and 47 next day. Our overall average moving speed was around 10.8 mph, on heavy hybrids - both of them Specialized Crosstrail 2010 and 2011
That's awesome. Great ride! I've only managed a little over 11mph average speed on the long rides I've done on my "true hybrid", Cannondale H300. On my "flat bar road bike" I average over 12mph! Haha. Both have 700x28c tires.
That's awesome. Great ride! I've only managed a little over 11mph average speed on the long rides I've done on my "true hybrid", Cannondale H300. On my "flat bar road bike" I average over 12mph! Haha. Both have 700x28c tires.
qmsdc15
08-22-11, 06:22 PM
I was thinking being muddy improved its looks. With all the fun in the mud I had I'll do it again. :thumb:
The tiny piece of road kill stuck to my front derailleur makes my Cannondale look sick!
British racing green with sparkles
http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr147/Rod_Smith/bike/DSC03694.jpg
New pedals!
http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr147/Rod_Smith/bike/DSC03696.jpg
Sand (and sinew)?
http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr147/Rod_Smith/bike/DSC03695.jpg
The tiny piece of road kill stuck to my front derailleur makes my Cannondale look sick!
British racing green with sparkles
http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr147/Rod_Smith/bike/DSC03694.jpg
New pedals!
http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr147/Rod_Smith/bike/DSC03696.jpg
Sand (and sinew)?
http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr147/Rod_Smith/bike/DSC03695.jpg
giantcfr1
08-23-11, 12:10 AM
...so I had to way for my husband to ride home and get the car...
So your husband didn't have levers on him? (blame him)
So your husband didn't have levers on him? (blame him)
giantcfr1
08-23-11, 12:16 AM
Most of this ride happened the day before yesterday, the very last bit was yesterday...
You realize you live in one of the most beautiful places in the world. The local tourist office should be paying you for your beautiful "promotional" photos.
You realize you live in one of the most beautiful places in the world. The local tourist office should be paying you for your beautiful "promotional" photos.
giantcfr1
08-23-11, 12:19 AM
@ lopek.....
Wonderful time was obviously had. Did your car get "toad" away. I love that sign.
Wonderful time was obviously had. Did your car get "toad" away. I love that sign.
giantcfr1
08-23-11, 12:21 AM
:thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: for the muddy bikes. :love:
lopek77
08-26-11, 11:23 AM
I 275 trail Michigan - Mountain bike will be a better choice for this one... last several miles is in VERY BAD SHAPE... I will give it overall 2 out of 5...
I did 109.1 miles yesterday in little over 9 hours, including fixing flat tire and crawling through some parts of the trail ( Looking like wetlands without water, couldn't see any asphalt... )
My goal was to get to Crosswinds Marsh County Park Awesome place! http://michigantrailmaps.com/Wayne/Crosswinds/CrosswindsIntro.html
BTW...bicycles are not permitted there... Dogs and horses are... I'm pretty sure my bike is cleaner, it hasn't pooped since I bought it :)
I did 109.1 miles yesterday in little over 9 hours, including fixing flat tire and crawling through some parts of the trail ( Looking like wetlands without water, couldn't see any asphalt... )
My goal was to get to Crosswinds Marsh County Park Awesome place! http://michigantrailmaps.com/Wayne/Crosswinds/CrosswindsIntro.html
BTW...bicycles are not permitted there... Dogs and horses are... I'm pretty sure my bike is cleaner, it hasn't pooped since I bought it :)
qmsdc15
08-26-11, 05:11 PM
Great ride, Larry. Congrats on the new personal distance record!
Are you sure you'd rather ride an MTB for 109 miles, even if there are some rough spots?
You could probably buy a mountain bike that's lighter than your hybrid, but I'm guessing it would cost several thousand dollars. Generally speaking MTBs are heavy. I suspect you don't like rough trails and you wouldn't like them a whole lot more on a hardtail with wide knobbies than you do on your hybrid. Especially on a ride that long.
The ride looks, sounds like it''s made for a hybrid like yours, with it's suspension fork. Instead of lamenting that it would have been better on a mountain bike, think about how much worse it would have been on a road bike. :)
Are you sure you'd rather ride an MTB for 109 miles, even if there are some rough spots?
You could probably buy a mountain bike that's lighter than your hybrid, but I'm guessing it would cost several thousand dollars. Generally speaking MTBs are heavy. I suspect you don't like rough trails and you wouldn't like them a whole lot more on a hardtail with wide knobbies than you do on your hybrid. Especially on a ride that long.
The ride looks, sounds like it''s made for a hybrid like yours, with it's suspension fork. Instead of lamenting that it would have been better on a mountain bike, think about how much worse it would have been on a road bike. :)
lopek77
08-27-11, 01:57 AM
Great ride, Larry. Congrats on the new personal distance record!
Are you sure you'd rather ride an MTB for 109 miles, even if there are some rough spots?
You could probably buy a mountain bike that's lighter than your hybrid, but I'm guessing it would cost several thousand dollars. Generally speaking MTBs are heavy. I suspect you don't like rough trails and you wouldn't like them a whole lot more on a hardtail with wide knobbies than you do on your hybrid. Especially on a ride that long.
The ride looks, sounds like it''s made for a hybrid like yours, with it's suspension fork. Instead of lamenting that it would have been better on a mountain bike, think about how much worse it would have been on a road bike. :)
I love to ride on my hardtail mtb, but lately I enjoy riding long distances on my hybrid, which Is much more fun. You right...road bike on other hand is limited to good quality roads, which make it no fun to me.
About the weight.... my mtb and hybrid weights about the same... which makes my mtb very light ( its not ) or my hybrid very heavy ( its not ) :-) With additional rack, trunk, frame bag, lights, suspension seat post and all water and food I'm taking with me on my hybrid rides, I'm adding easily 10 lbs, for a total weight of about 40 - 45 lbs... Weight is not that important to me. Fun and doing miles is all that counts.
Are you sure you'd rather ride an MTB for 109 miles, even if there are some rough spots?
You could probably buy a mountain bike that's lighter than your hybrid, but I'm guessing it would cost several thousand dollars. Generally speaking MTBs are heavy. I suspect you don't like rough trails and you wouldn't like them a whole lot more on a hardtail with wide knobbies than you do on your hybrid. Especially on a ride that long.
The ride looks, sounds like it''s made for a hybrid like yours, with it's suspension fork. Instead of lamenting that it would have been better on a mountain bike, think about how much worse it would have been on a road bike. :)
I love to ride on my hardtail mtb, but lately I enjoy riding long distances on my hybrid, which Is much more fun. You right...road bike on other hand is limited to good quality roads, which make it no fun to me.
About the weight.... my mtb and hybrid weights about the same... which makes my mtb very light ( its not ) or my hybrid very heavy ( its not ) :-) With additional rack, trunk, frame bag, lights, suspension seat post and all water and food I'm taking with me on my hybrid rides, I'm adding easily 10 lbs, for a total weight of about 40 - 45 lbs... Weight is not that important to me. Fun and doing miles is all that counts.
Mmj12345
08-27-11, 02:42 PM
Took a 41.3 mile ride this morning through several suburbs West of Chicago. For anyone familiar with the area I hit a bit of the Illinois Prairie Path (Aurora branch), Fox River Trail, and the Great Western Path.
I only got into cycling about a month ago when I bought a 2011 Trek Kaitai, so this ride was by far the longest I have taken thus far. My legs held up great, I felt like I could go 10+ more miles when I got home. My hands are what failed first, got real tingly even with the Ergon GC3's so I think I need to get some gloves!
I get so jealous of all you guys who live in more "scenic" areas to ride in!
Along the Fox River in Batavia:
http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/5628/dsc01555lk.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/94/dsc01555lk.jpg/)
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My Ride Summary (Runkeeper app is awesome)
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I only got into cycling about a month ago when I bought a 2011 Trek Kaitai, so this ride was by far the longest I have taken thus far. My legs held up great, I felt like I could go 10+ more miles when I got home. My hands are what failed first, got real tingly even with the Ergon GC3's so I think I need to get some gloves!
I get so jealous of all you guys who live in more "scenic" areas to ride in!
Along the Fox River in Batavia:
http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/5628/dsc01555lk.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/94/dsc01555lk.jpg/)
Uploaded with ImageShack.us (http://imageshack.us)
My Ride Summary (Runkeeper app is awesome)
http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/3079/capturefch.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/163/capturefch.jpg/)
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Talldog
08-27-11, 05:26 PM
Without a doubt this is the best thread on the whole forum ...
Talldog
08-27-11, 05:31 PM
Took a 41.3 mile ride this morning through several suburbs West of Chicago. For anyone familiar with the area I hit a bit of the Illinois Prairie Path (Aurora branch), Fox River Trail, and the Great Western Path.
I only got into cycling about a month ago when I bought a 2011 Trek Kaitai, so this ride was by far the longest I have taken thus far. My legs held up great, I felt like I could go 10+ more miles when I got home. My hands are what failed first, got real tingly even with the Ergon GC3's so I think I need to get some gloves!
I get so jealous of all you guys who live in more "scenic" areas to ride in!
Along the Fox River in Batavia:
http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/5628/dsc01555lk.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/94/dsc01555lk.jpg/)
Uploaded with ImageShack.us (http://imageshack.us)
My Ride Summary (Runkeeper app is awesome)
http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/3079/capturefch.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/163/capturefch.jpg/)
Uploaded with ImageShack.us (http://imageshack.us)
Looks good to me. You are actually fortunate to have such a nice bike path.
Gloves (good ones though) will help a whole lot, and if you don't have some already, padded cycling shorts make a world of difference.
I only got into cycling about a month ago when I bought a 2011 Trek Kaitai, so this ride was by far the longest I have taken thus far. My legs held up great, I felt like I could go 10+ more miles when I got home. My hands are what failed first, got real tingly even with the Ergon GC3's so I think I need to get some gloves!
I get so jealous of all you guys who live in more "scenic" areas to ride in!
Along the Fox River in Batavia:
http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/5628/dsc01555lk.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/94/dsc01555lk.jpg/)
Uploaded with ImageShack.us (http://imageshack.us)
My Ride Summary (Runkeeper app is awesome)
http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/3079/capturefch.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/163/capturefch.jpg/)
Uploaded with ImageShack.us (http://imageshack.us)
Looks good to me. You are actually fortunate to have such a nice bike path.
Gloves (good ones though) will help a whole lot, and if you don't have some already, padded cycling shorts make a world of difference.
lopek77
08-27-11, 11:32 PM
Looks good to me. You are actually fortunate to have such a nice bike path.
Gloves (good ones though) will help a whole lot, and if you don't have some already, padded cycling shorts make a world of difference.
I agree with you, they have many nice trails in Illinois, but most of them are in or around cities. For most its fine or probably very convenient, but I preffer long trails far from everything :)
Padded / gel gloves are a good idea. I'm thinking about buying good pair, but after months of riding without any gloves, I noticed that my hands are getting better. My biggest problem is my butt discomfort/pain. Even with padded shorts, almost like clockwork, I'm in pain around 70 miles or about 6 hours... Someone told me to invest more in good padded shorts, then expensive seat...makes sense.
@mmj12345 great job on your long ride. Make sure you drink enough and right fluids, and don't forget about energy food before and during, and proteins / recovery food after ride. It will make a huge difference, and rides will be even more fun.
Gloves (good ones though) will help a whole lot, and if you don't have some already, padded cycling shorts make a world of difference.
I agree with you, they have many nice trails in Illinois, but most of them are in or around cities. For most its fine or probably very convenient, but I preffer long trails far from everything :)
Padded / gel gloves are a good idea. I'm thinking about buying good pair, but after months of riding without any gloves, I noticed that my hands are getting better. My biggest problem is my butt discomfort/pain. Even with padded shorts, almost like clockwork, I'm in pain around 70 miles or about 6 hours... Someone told me to invest more in good padded shorts, then expensive seat...makes sense.
@mmj12345 great job on your long ride. Make sure you drink enough and right fluids, and don't forget about energy food before and during, and proteins / recovery food after ride. It will make a huge difference, and rides will be even more fun.
malada
08-28-11, 08:17 PM
I took a ride on the Katy Trail today. I was out 6.5 miles when the clouds and thunder rolled in. I turned around and made it within sight of my truck when the rain cut loose. I did manage to grab one picture while I was out.
http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy107/malada2604/IMG_0471-1.jpg
http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy107/malada2604/IMG_0471-1.jpg
Mmj12345
09-05-11, 02:12 PM
Happy Labor Day everyone!
Went for a 26.3 mile ride East down the Great Western Path and then back West down the Illinois Prairie Path. I totally underestimated the wind, it was brutal today!
Snapped a few pics when I stopped for a rest in Villa Park:
http://img545.imageshack.us/img545/691/20110905124107.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/545/20110905124107.jpg/)
http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/4267/20110905124117.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/841/20110905124117.jpg/)
http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/9026/20110905124132.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/705/20110905124132.jpg/)
Went for a 26.3 mile ride East down the Great Western Path and then back West down the Illinois Prairie Path. I totally underestimated the wind, it was brutal today!
Snapped a few pics when I stopped for a rest in Villa Park:
http://img545.imageshack.us/img545/691/20110905124107.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/545/20110905124107.jpg/)
http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/4267/20110905124117.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/841/20110905124117.jpg/)
http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/9026/20110905124132.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/705/20110905124132.jpg/)
PhatBoyG
09-05-11, 07:35 PM
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ColombianGT
09-05-11, 10:43 PM
My hybrid took me approximately 3 city blocks away to get a haircut - loved it!
btw Mmj12345, I looked up this Illinois Prairie Path and I'm very interested in heading there myself! I've been looking for a nice long path and this seems to be the one!
btw Mmj12345, I looked up this Illinois Prairie Path and I'm very interested in heading there myself! I've been looking for a nice long path and this seems to be the one!
giantcfr1
09-06-11, 06:07 AM
Great photos everyone. keep 'em coming.
jfk22
09-07-11, 07:06 AM
http://www.endomondo.com/workouts/ndHuFzlSKzY
This was my ride to Saguaro National Monument. I was afraid of the killer hill smack in the middle, so i didn't go through it... This time.
This was my ride to Saguaro National Monument. I was afraid of the killer hill smack in the middle, so i didn't go through it... This time.
malada
09-08-11, 09:25 PM
I finally downloaded pictures from last weekend. 28.4 miles on Katy Trail Sunday afternoon.
Crossing Missouri River
http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy107/malada2604/IMG_0479.jpg
War Memorial
http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy107/malada2604/IMG_0481.jpg
Crossing Missouri River
http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy107/malada2604/IMG_0479.jpg
War Memorial
http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy107/malada2604/IMG_0481.jpg
AlphaDogg
09-10-11, 08:28 PM
Until Wednesday, I am a roadified CX rider, riding on my friend's 2003ish Kona Jake the Snake. As a thank you for letting me use his bike, I wrapped his bars with some new tape (I asked him what color he wanted first). This is why I kept pointing the camera at the cockpit.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1n8O0yHjb8
My hybrid friend's cx bike took me to Confluence park in downtown Denver.
http://i736.photobucket.com/albums/xx1/igesundheit/IMG_1142.jpg
My (friend's) bike was lying down on the non-drive side in the grass, while I was sitting on a bench on the other side of the path, drinking my Starbucks!
http://i736.photobucket.com/albums/xx1/igesundheit/IMG_1141.jpg
Edit: Part 2 of the video.. With my voice, too! (gasp :eek::twitchy:) ;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQ4qTIRs3nU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1n8O0yHjb8
My hybrid friend's cx bike took me to Confluence park in downtown Denver.
http://i736.photobucket.com/albums/xx1/igesundheit/IMG_1142.jpg
My (friend's) bike was lying down on the non-drive side in the grass, while I was sitting on a bench on the other side of the path, drinking my Starbucks!
http://i736.photobucket.com/albums/xx1/igesundheit/IMG_1141.jpg
Edit: Part 2 of the video.. With my voice, too! (gasp :eek::twitchy:) ;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQ4qTIRs3nU
ColombianGT
09-10-11, 11:09 PM
I just got done riding at Chicago's Lake Front Path which apparently is dreaded by many on here but I enjoy riding there. Here are a couple of pictures I took today - it was dark and I used my cell phone to take these so bear with me in regards to pic quality.
My new Ergon GC2-L grips installed right before going riding - Absolutely love them and noticed great difference!
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c42/ColombianMax/IMAG0794.jpg
Side shot before leaving
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c42/ColombianMax/IMAG0792.jpg
9-11-2001 America Remembers. RIP to all of those who lost their lives that horrible day.
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c42/ColombianMax/IMAG0795.jpg
Chicago Skyview from the Adler Planetarium (museum
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c42/ColombianMax/sky.jpg
My new Ergon GC2-L grips installed right before going riding - Absolutely love them and noticed great difference!
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c42/ColombianMax/IMAG0794.jpg
Side shot before leaving
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c42/ColombianMax/IMAG0792.jpg
9-11-2001 America Remembers. RIP to all of those who lost their lives that horrible day.
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c42/ColombianMax/IMAG0795.jpg
Chicago Skyview from the Adler Planetarium (museum
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c42/ColombianMax/sky.jpg
giantcfr1
09-11-11, 08:15 AM
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http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c42/ColombianMax/IMAG0794.jpg...
As I mentioned on another thread your bike's lookin' good. I just need to tell you I love your stepping stones / pavers. It's very similar to Japnese style although we can't have corners to corners , and I was thinking of doing kind of the same thing at the back of my house in my courtyard garden.
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c42/ColombianMax/IMAG0794.jpg...
As I mentioned on another thread your bike's lookin' good. I just need to tell you I love your stepping stones / pavers. It's very similar to Japnese style although we can't have corners to corners , and I was thinking of doing kind of the same thing at the back of my house in my courtyard garden.
ColombianGT
09-11-11, 01:22 PM
I'll be sure to tell my friend about the stepping stones :p Its not my backyard but if you like it, try it over there! I'm sure it would be unique by the sounds of it
scooter bopp
09-11-11, 01:54 PM
Great day for a ride. Road to Fort Atkinson Wi for breakfast.
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ColombianGT
09-11-11, 06:05 PM
Is that anywhere near Chicago?
cc_rider
09-20-11, 12:52 PM
This weekend I gave my regards to Broadway.
19 miles on Friday. Fort Lee NJ to bottom of Central Park (GW Bridge, Broadway, St Nicholas, CP) and back (Broadway, Greenway, GW Bridge)
55 miles on Sunday. NY Century 35 mile route to Astoria, then on my own around Queens, Midtown Manhattan and CP. More Broadway to Columbia.
19 miles on Friday. Fort Lee NJ to bottom of Central Park (GW Bridge, Broadway, St Nicholas, CP) and back (Broadway, Greenway, GW Bridge)
55 miles on Sunday. NY Century 35 mile route to Astoria, then on my own around Queens, Midtown Manhattan and CP. More Broadway to Columbia.
giantcfr1
09-20-11, 06:29 PM
Great day for a ride. Road to Fort Atkinson Wi for breakfast.
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It's a great patriotic pic and the bikes in the front capture your wonderful morning out.
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It's a great patriotic pic and the bikes in the front capture your wonderful morning out.
fez_
09-20-11, 07:56 PM
22miles in Virginia Beach with a couple of roadies. I managed to keep up with them even at speeds excessive of 25mph. The head wind was just awful though. Made me wish I had drop bars.
Scottrod
09-25-11, 06:42 AM
22 miles into to town and back through farm country.
It is the begining of harvest time here in the midwest. That time of year when you get to share the road with Combines and 18 wheel trucks loaded with grain and driven by teen agers! This is a beautiful time of year and it always good to see a good harvest headed to the market.
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The Perfect Ending to A perfect ride...in my humble little opinion. ( Schlafly Octoberfest ) Schlafly Brewing Co. - St. Louis, MO.
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It is the begining of harvest time here in the midwest. That time of year when you get to share the road with Combines and 18 wheel trucks loaded with grain and driven by teen agers! This is a beautiful time of year and it always good to see a good harvest headed to the market.
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The Perfect Ending to A perfect ride...in my humble little opinion. ( Schlafly Octoberfest ) Schlafly Brewing Co. - St. Louis, MO.
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giantcfr1
09-25-11, 08:39 AM
22 miles into to town and back through farm country.
It is the begining of harvest time here in the midwest. That time of year when you get to share the road with Combines and 18 wheel trucks loaded with grain and driven by teen agers! This is a beautiful time of year and it always good to see a good harvest headed to the market.
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Looks like a wonderful day and topped off with a beer. Life's great!!
It is the begining of harvest time here in the midwest. That time of year when you get to share the road with Combines and 18 wheel trucks loaded with grain and driven by teen agers! This is a beautiful time of year and it always good to see a good harvest headed to the market.
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Looks like a wonderful day and topped off with a beer. Life's great!!
bjjoondo
09-25-11, 08:44 PM
26 miles over to Manitou Springs, to get some ice cream and people watch while sitting in the warm, CO. sunshine, then riding back home one very nice day! :D
AlphaDogg
09-25-11, 10:20 PM
^ very nice.
lopek77
09-26-11, 11:53 AM
South Lyon Trail + miles of connecting bike routes from the heart of Oakland County, MI
Total miles - 70.
Total miles - 70.
AlphaDogg
09-28-11, 06:21 PM
I have the rest of the week off because of the Jewish new year. The "yom tov" (literally means good day, used to refer to Jewish holidays) doesn't start until tonight, so I went on a ride with my friend. We got pizza and coffee. Nice day.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VN8xqffjXk0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VN8xqffjXk0
Doohickie
09-28-11, 06:34 PM
Downtown: First United Methodist Church
http://www.blipfoto.com/uploads/58500/2011/20875506944e82a5213e3950.97346365.jpeg
http://www.blipfoto.com/uploads/58500/2011/20875506944e82a5213e3950.97346365.jpeg
Grecs80
09-29-11, 09:08 AM
30KM on the city 'hub trail'.