Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling - Tried my first semi long ride today

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hamanu23
08-28-10, 07:29 PM
I was super nervous as I do not have tire levers and the bike shop was closed. I went alone so that if something went wrong, no one would be around to see it and make fun of me...(sarcasm)

I started by leaving Corvallis via Lewisburg Rd. and went through the West Albany Hills. I rode all around Albany and then back to Corvallis via River road. Did 38.1 miles.

I did end up having one thing go wrong with my shifter, but a good Samaritan at a yard sale was kind enough to loan me a screwdriver:)

My body feels just like any other day I ride my bike, and this leads me to believe I am ready for longer rides.

All in all it was really fun, I can't wait to do it again!

One word of advice, "buy the big bag so you can fit more than a tube and your phone in it."

Kurious Oranj
08-28-10, 09:43 PM
Sounds like a nice ride. I use the VO Croissant saddle bag (http://www.velo-orange.com/saddlebag.html) on one of my bikes and a Zimbale bag (http://hydeparkcyclesports.com/product/zimbale-leather-and-canvas-saddle-bags-2-liter-saddlebag-872.htm) on another. Both work fine and hold all my essential stuff.
CbadRider
08-28-10, 09:53 PM
Congratulations on the longer ride! I carry 2 tubes, a patch kit, tire levers and a mini tool in my seat bag. I use my jersey pockets for the cell phone and food.

hamanu23
08-29-10, 08:53 AM
Sounds like a nice ride. I use the VO Croissant saddle bag (http://www.velo-orange.com/saddlebag.html) on one of my bikes and a Zimbale bag (http://hydeparkcyclesports.com/product/zimbale-leather-and-canvas-saddle-bags-2-liter-saddlebag-872.htm) on another. Both work fine and hold all my essential stuff.

Wow those both look great and would go god with my brooks I jsut ordered. Thanks!!
Kurious Oranj
08-29-10, 01:38 PM
Wow those both look great and would go god with my brooks I jsut ordered. Thanks!!I have had the Zimbale bags (handlebar bag and a saddle bag) for almost a year now and they have been exposed to the elements of nature and seem to hold up well. I guess some would say they are Carradice knock-offs, but I think they are a great value. I got mine from Hyde Park Cycles (very good experience - I don't know them at all but I will sure do business with them again), but I know a few other online stores have them as well.