Hybrid Bicycles - Where Did Your Hybrid Take You Today?

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Luddite
10-11-09, 08:34 AM
Naw, **** that, he emailed me to tell me his arm still hurts from breaking it (first time I heard about that!) so he's gonna see how it feels this morning. LOL
**** dating.
qmsdc15
10-11-09, 04:02 PM
Metropolitan Branch Trail
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Luddite
10-11-09, 05:29 PM
All over the dang place, over 27km.
www.flickr.com/nerdycanadian (http://www.flickr.com/nerdycanadian) too many photos to post here.
Sixty Fiver
10-11-09, 06:11 PM
Luddite - You are a fine looking nerd.
Hope you had mucho fun.
Sixty Fiver
10-11-09, 06:12 PM
qm - those are some great shots.
waynesworld
10-11-09, 06:27 PM
Those are some really nice pics. Cool doggie too.
Vancouver appears to be a beautiful place. I need to renew my passport...
Luddite
10-11-09, 06:29 PM
It's nice when it aint pissing rain lol. Thanks 65er. I had a lot of fun, got my boundaries pushed a bit when is fine.
Wanderer
10-11-09, 08:50 PM
Old what's his name is gonna be sorry he missed the ride !!!!
Sixty Fiver
10-11-09, 08:56 PM
It's nice when it aint pissing rain lol. Thanks 65er. I had a lot of fun, got my boundaries pushed a bit when is fine.
I prefer my snow to Vancouver's constant pissing rain... it was beautiful riding today what with all the huge flakes of snow coming down.
It was also nice to lose that trailer after towing it around for two days... I moved a damn fridge this morning and then took a load of scrap bikes to the recycling centre.
WCoastPeddler
10-11-09, 10:12 PM
LOL. Sixty Fiver, you can keep your huge flakes, I'll gladly take the marvelous sunshine that we had in Vancouver today. I too rode around the sea wall today, as well as through some of the trails in Stanley Park to check out some of the forest artwork, before riding around False Creek. Beautiful day it was, although it's certainly got a bit chilly over the past week or so.
Sixty Fiver
10-11-09, 10:16 PM
All the huge flakes I know live in Vancouver... lol
WCoastPeddler
10-11-09, 10:26 PM
:lol:
Sixty Fiver
10-11-09, 10:28 PM
One day I am gonna get out there to hang out with my little brother and you flakes will have to take me riding...
cc_rider
10-12-09, 07:37 AM
Short ride on Saturday, after the rain. 9 miles to Fairfax City Fall Festival and back.
Longer ride on Sunday. Arlington, DC, and Alexandria. Stopped at the Solar Decathlon on the Mall. Then out to Anacostia, Oxon Hill, Wilson Bridge and back thru Old Town and the W&OD. 39 miles.
Luddite
10-12-09, 10:29 AM
One day I am gonna get out there to hang out with my little brother and you flakes will have to take me riding...
Damn right.
I hated Edmonton in the dead of winter, the one time I was there as a teenager. Too goddamn cold! Plus cars were sliding all over the place. Plus it's REALLY flat. All that was there then was the West Ed Mall, only cool part of that was seeing the Decapitation ride. :roflmao2:
Sixty Fiver
10-12-09, 11:06 AM
Damn right.
I hated Edmonton in the dead of winter, the one time I was there as a teenager. Too goddamn cold! Plus cars were sliding all over the place. Plus it's REALLY flat. All that was there then was the West Ed Mall, only cool part of that was seeing the Decapitation ride. :roflmao2:
Way back when you were a teenager there was just a gigantic mall smack dab in the middle of the prairie... :lol:
You would like it more now that you are an adult.
Luddite
10-12-09, 11:09 AM
You hope. :P
However, Calgary I simply adore. Yes, terrible urban sprawl but the weather there is fantastic! Clear, sunny skies and no rain and barely even snow in December. Who cares if you get a bloody nose from the dry air. :D
mikeybikes
10-12-09, 06:15 PM
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2425/4006120259_49531a5b49_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/shoupiest/4006120259/)
Ended up going around Washington Park over to Cherry Creek today. Made for a nice cool autumn ride (temperature 42F).
Damn right.
I hated Edmonton in the dead of winter, the one time I was there as a teenager. Too goddamn cold! Plus cars were sliding all over the place. Plus it's REALLY flat. All that was there then was the West Ed Mall, only cool part of that was seeing the Decapitation ride. :roflmao2:
Come on now,Edmonton has a hill.I know i saw it once.:rolleyes:
Luddite
10-12-09, 06:45 PM
Yeah, the Rockies, bit far from there though. :D
Cornflakes
10-13-09, 12:37 PM
Took a little ride up the C&O canal, 184.5 miles, over the Columbus Day weekend. So the short answer is
....from Washington DC to Cumberland MD.
Wanderer
10-13-09, 03:13 PM
Today, for the first time in more than a month, my Hybrid took me around the block!
During the last 6 days, I have graduated from no weight bearing and crutches, to two canes, to one cane, and finally left it against the wall when I got on my bike. I had to use it to get back in the house, though. If you had seen the comical progression, you would be rolling on the floor, laughing. My Grandaughter said I looked like a bird trying to fly, with one broken wing, and one broken leg.....
I had to lower the seat to make falling less of an issue, and to allow me to get on. I was in blue jeans, and tennis shoes. and really went slowly (less than 10 MPH.) My form was a little less than stellar, and I stayed in really low gears!
Considering that I have only been bearing any weight on my ankle for less than a week, (after a severe dislocation, and many torn ligaments) and the very limited range of motion - the ride was quite nice.
I went around twice, so got in close to a mile - and I really feel it in my pedalling muscles......... BUT, IT'S A START!
Now, to get some miles in before the snow flies, and try to get rid of this 7# I put on sitting still for a month. It sure will be nice to get up to 10 miles, 20 miles, 30 miles, etc. The Beast in the basement will be calling my name soon enough!
p.s. Don't tell my wife - she was gone shopping when I went out; and, I plan my next few rides for when she will be gone to work!
Sixty Fiver
10-13-09, 03:57 PM
I built up a new bike today ass I converted a nice mid eighties road bike into a winter cross bike... it is for a friend but I will be de-bugging it all week and will have to post a few pics.
It's freaking awesome and should surely get the good hybridizing seal of approval.
It makes me wish it would snow so I could really put it through it's paces.
Sixty Fiver
10-13-09, 04:31 PM
Here we go... and perhaps I should start with a before pic.
1988 Steve Bauer Chinook.
http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikepics/chinook1.JPG
After...
Chinook winter cross bike.
http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikepics/chinookx2.JPG
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This bike is a friggen blast to ride... pulled those Scott bars and Avid SD2's from my parts bin, threw in a wide range 7 speed, and threw put the biggest baddest tyres I could fit into the frame.
It rides like a dream and stops on a dime with the Kool Stop salmon pads... makes me wish I was keeping it for meself.
qmsdc15
10-13-09, 04:33 PM
Cornflakes and Wanderer, big rides! Congratulations!
65er, agree about the snow, most fun bike riding condition. Almost as much fun as skiing/snowboarding in it.
Sixty Fiver
10-13-09, 05:05 PM
I would not say that winter is my favourite riding season although it does have it's moments...
Fall here is wondrous and there is nothing like hitting the trails and hearing the crunch of leaves under the tyres and breathing in the crisp fall air.
qmsdc15
10-13-09, 05:25 PM
It doesn't snow that much around here. I can see how riding in snow might get old after awhile. When it snows, they put down a lot of salt, cleaning all the crud from the bike is a pain.
Wanderer
10-17-09, 10:08 PM
After my first mile Wednesday, and sore muscles ---- LOL
Well, I went out for an hour this afternoon, and averaged a "whopping" (.) MPH....
That would be "upper case" for 9.0 ------- LOL
I did a whole 9.0 miles, and feel like I did 40! My bad knee feels worse than my ankle! (Thanks to the lower seat, so I can get on the darned bike)
We'll see what tonite and tomorrow bring, so I can decide to ride (or not) tomorrow.
It sure would be nice to see 15 or 20 !!!!!! Gosh, I missed it !!!!!!!
Both my legs are uncomfortable, but not sore - but --- I gotta get that seat back up it's inch soon.
Luddite
10-18-09, 12:21 PM
I'm getting my stuff together to ride my hybrid around the Seawall, lo that it may not rain, verily.
Wanderer
10-18-09, 01:55 PM
Back out for a spin along the Fox River, today.
Whew, I'm gettin' better!
I did 20 miles this afternoon, in 1 hour and 45 minutes. A drastic improvement!
That's all the way up to 11.5 MPH for an average!
I really had to concentrate to keep my average up. Cadence has gone to heck, as it's tough to maintain 70 RPM.
If I'm doing so much better, ------ how come I feel so much worse????
A little cool out there today, but it sure is nice to be crankin again, and outside to boot!
I think I will crank up the riding mower, and grind up some leaves.......
Took about a 20 mile ride today. Here's one of the places my hybrid took me.
Sixty Fiver
10-18-09, 04:49 PM
I've been to my shop and back to take delivery of my new workbench... laid down a whopping 4 km so far.
Luddite
10-18-09, 04:54 PM
Oh you bad ass. lol
Yeah! Finally i got my bike back. It had been in the LBS for two months waiting on a new rear wheel (SSR bontrager). Still angry with Trek tough, how can a company like that make a costumer wait for two months on a rear wheel? I called them after a month and asked for an upgrade if they could not deliver the original wheel. They refused. So i had to wait another month. :(
But it's on again.
Took my 7.5 for a 40 km ride today. I love it. The steering and gearing is perfect.
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mikeybikes
10-22-09, 11:31 AM
My hybrid survived yesterday's snow storm, and this morning cold weather. It took to and from school and work just fine.
I'm still cold though...
qmsdc15
10-22-09, 06:30 PM
idfunk, welcome back.
Panthers007
10-22-09, 06:39 PM
idfunk, welcome back.
What he said. That's very unusual behavior on Trek's part. Did you ask them why?
cc_rider
10-23-09, 12:10 PM
My bike went into dry-dock, on a repair stand at the back of my office (we normally use it for a coat rack). Installing new brake cables and pads, and lubbing everything in sight. Should be done today.
Luddite
10-24-09, 10:26 AM
idfunk, are you the guy that got his bike mangled by a lady in a car?
My cheap, low end hybrid is gonna take me around the seawall today, I will attempt to videotape my ride again, hopefully I can set the digicam to record continuously. Im gonna duct tape it to my rear rack for a different perspective. :)
lcallday
10-26-09, 06:03 PM
http://i830.photobucket.com/albums/zz224/lcallday/FallTrail102509.jpg
My hybrid took me down a Fall Trail in Sterling Heights, MI.
waynesworld
10-27-09, 01:23 PM
I rode my Felt X City to Walgreens and Giant Eagle. Been sick with the flu for two weeks, so this was my first trip with the Avenir basket-style pannier, so I could go shopping with my bike. I really enjoyed it.
My heel hits the pannier sometimes, though. Not always, but sometimes, and it looks like it's as far back as it will go on this rack. I wonder if I need a longer rack?
@ qmsdc; Thanks!
@ Panthers; Thanks! Yes i did. No they didn't. Instead they told me to contact my lbs again.
@ Luditte; Yes i am.
I celebrated my 35th birthday with my girlfriend in another provence. We took our bikes on a train to the "Veluwe", which is a nature park situated in the east netherlands, and stayed there for two days. It was lovely.:ride:
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Wanderer
10-29-09, 07:56 AM
I always enjoy seeing pictures of bikes in other countries. Thanks for sharing!
And what kind of bike is your GF riding? That looks nice, as well.
p.s. the GF is better looking than you (no offense)..... LOL
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I celebrated my 35th birthday with my girlfriend in another provence. We took our bikes on a train to the "Veluwe", which is a nature park situated in the east netherlands, and stayed there for two days. It was lovely.:ride:
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Belated Happy birthday wishes!
Cool looking woodlands. The absence of underbrush emphasizes the contrasting shapes, textures and colors. Looks like a great place to play hide-n-seek. Spooky at night I'll bet.
I always enjoy seeing pictures of bikes in other countries. Thanks for sharing!
And what kind of bike is your GF riding? That looks nice, as well.
p.s. the GF is better looking than you (no offense)..... LOL
She's riding a Trek t300 and loves it. It's a very complete bike amazingly well priced, great value.
I agree on her having the better looks. I love riding behind her when she's wearing her nice tight bikepants.:love:
@ KShep: Thanks. The "veluwe" offers a lot. The scene on that photo would be great for a contemporary dance performance.
women in biking shorts/pants for the win! >.<
qmsdc15
10-31-09, 04:34 PM
Same ride, different day, new pictures. Happy Halloween!
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Northwest Branch Trail
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waynesworld
10-31-09, 05:10 PM
Nice pics gmsdc15. I have a caption for the next to last pic:
"I told you never to call me during the Tour de france!"
qmsdc15
10-31-09, 05:29 PM
Haha, yeah. He's got the complete costume, from the team bike down to the gloves and water bottles! Not sure about the helmet or socks, but I have a feeling that's all authentic team gear.
It was a little rainy, Note the zip lock bag in his other hand.
cc_rider
11-01-09, 01:59 PM
Wonder how the deer get into College Park Airport! I thought the fence went all the way around.
If I hadn't been down with a cold this weekend, I was planning to ride Arlington to College Park on those same trails.
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