Introductions

Hello from Spokane, Washington

I've come across this forum a few times and have found some great information here. I keep meaning to sign up... I live in Spokane, Washington. If you've heard of Seattle, we are nowhere near it, and nothing like it. Our summers are hotter and drier, and we get a fair amount of snow in the...

Posted By Shedding100

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Last Post By: Shedding100; 11-23-09 12:40 PM

Rfb

I just retired (at 62) and moved from Cleveland to Tampa. I'm interested in getting a modest bike and using it around my neighborhood near downtown and the nearby bay shore for fun, convenience, fitness and to satisfy my concern over environmental issues. I haven't owned a bike since I was a kid...

Posted By fbentay

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Last Post By: fbentay; 11-23-09 12:19 PM

Hello

Hello to all I am a new member who resides in Walnut Creek, CA. As far as riding I have been riding since 5th grade, but only really stepped up my miles in April. I started riding metric centuries (8 so far) and have gone beyond twice (82 miles.) I have also joined a bike club and get more rides...

Posted By danec99

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Last Post By: Little Darwin; 11-23-09 11:54 AM

Greetings from Missouri!

Hello everyone! (And just in case you were wondering, it's pronounced "Missour-ee", not "Missour-uh.") p.s. I really enjoy the emoticons on this forum. Too funny!

Posted By AlbaSurf

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Last Post By: ransom63; 11-23-09 09:23 AM

orange county in the house

hi all just wanted to say hello. im relatively new to the cycling world, been riding for recreational purposes but have recently opened my eyes to the sport of racing. im from orange county california and i ride a 07 cervelo R3 with hopes to begin my racing career with a few crits next season. im...

Posted By wiener

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Last Post By: wiener; 11-23-09 05:07 AM

hello from pittsburgh

just joined here.......i live in greensburg, pa just outside of pittsburgh,pa......i just started into road cycling within the last 6 months and could always look forward to meeting new riders or anyone local wanna ride check me out......check back with you......

Posted By john01

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Last Post By: john01; 11-22-09 08:25 PM

Hello hello from Saint Louis MO

Hey fellow bikers. How is everybody? This forum has been the most help when trying to get real information on a road bike I rescued from a crappy and run down barn in Illinois. While there is virtually no info on the bike itself a few members on this forum have posted similar bikes and that...

Posted By sleep/n\eat

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Last Post By: crazyed27; 11-22-09 06:05 PM

Hello from Sunny Florida... New Port Richey/Tampa

I am not only new to this blog... but biking as well... I enjoy the sport very much... I like to go on longer rides.... 20 miles and up.... my longest day ride so far (in my 4 mos of biking) was 89 miles.... I have a bad foot/leg which limits my walking... but biking has given me a new freedom with...

Posted By wm.mcqueen

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Last Post By: 10 Wheels; 11-22-09 06:03 AM

Hello from the Media City!

Hey everybody, I'm nick, new poster, new road cyclist! I live in Burbank, CA in Los Angeles. Yes, it's unfortunate, it seems like there are more cars than people in this city, but there are still lots of great roads and windy paths that I'm looking forward to trekking. Cheers, Nick

Posted By siberian_nick

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Last Post By: siberian_nick; 11-22-09 02:08 AM

Greetings from the Pacific Northwet

Hi there. I'm posting this message because I was invited to, in the welcome note I received when I joined the forum. I'll be very surprised if more than three people read this thread. Think I'm a cynic? Prove me wrong and post a reply! Maybe it's just because of my advanced (!) age - I'm...

Posted By old_coot

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Last Post By: old_coot; 11-22-09 01:33 AM

Hello there people

What's up? I recently moved to Los Angeles and have been amazed by the quality road riding out here. I grew up and raced as a teenager in Dallas, burned out and sold all my bikes. 15 years and 3 cities later I've gotten back into it. Haven't raced again yet but am seriously considering it. Problem...

Posted By MaisonSaysJump

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Last Post By: CbadRider; 11-21-09 10:20 PM

hello from Conejo Valley, California!

hey im chris and i have been riding for a year now im from Thousand Oaks,CA i ride a Pacific mtn bike and a GMC Denali road bike my rides consist of 15 miles at 12-14 mph getting better! i ride my mtn bike more because im missing a part on my road bike that has not come in. im looking to...

Posted By ChrizzleDizzle6

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Last Post By: CbadRider; 11-21-09 12:29 PM

Tourer in Philadelphia (Bridgestone RB-T)

I decided to turn to bicycle touring after a friend biked across country from Maryland to Oregon on his Surly Long Haul Trucker, and after I finished a 2,600 mile hike from Mexico to Canada. 5 months of hiking with 30+ pounds on my back was one hell of a journey, and I loved every minute, but...

Posted By sellwinerugs

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Last Post By: CbadRider; 11-21-09 12:28 PM

Hello from the great white north!

My name is Andraya, from Edmonton, Alberta. I have to be honest, my only recent bike experience has been teaching my three year old to ride a trike lol. The other day I came across a very cool, old looking adult sized tricycle in the dumpster by my house and thought "why not?". I've wanted to buy a...

Posted By andraya

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Last Post By: CbadRider; 11-21-09 12:27 PM

Hi from Santa Rosa, CA

Hi from Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, CA Currently riding Specialized Sirrus (commute bike) and Spec. Allez (road)... doing group rides with Santa Rosa Cycle Club

Posted By dcf

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Last Post By: ChrizzleDizzle6; 11-21-09 09:07 AM

hello from iowa

ive been on the single speed forum for a bit but figured i should introduce myself here: im prepared to get criticized for my choices here but ive been road riding with upper level components and clippless pedals since i was about 10 (1995-96 range) and i was ready to try something new. ive...

Posted By thirdgenbird

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Last Post By: thirdgenbird; 11-20-09 08:33 PM

Hello from the Capital City of Ohio

Hello ladies and gents, I've run across this board quite a few times. Decided to become a bit more active. Between my job as the GM of a bike shop and the building I don't have too much time to cruise the forums. I handcraft frames here in Columbus. One man shop. One bike at a time! If your...

Posted By stanridgespeed

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Last Post By: CbadRider; 11-20-09 06:12 PM

Hello all.

Just thought I would stop in and say hello and introduce myself. I live in Phx AZ and love to restore tandems. Just pecked up a 1930's-ish Colson "steer from the rear" tandem I will have pics up soon.

Posted By Willboost

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Last Post By: CbadRider; 11-20-09 06:09 PM

Hello from Switzerland!

Hello everybody, I am from Lausanne, Switzerland and after several years spent studying in Japan, I'm back in Switzerland to teach Japanese language and culture at University of Geneva. I've been commuting by bicycle for a long time but I really discoverd the joy of cycle touring while in...

Posted By kumotaki

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Last Post By: kumotaki; 11-20-09 02:10 PM

Hello from San Francisco!

Hi, I'm a new member. I recently purchased a GT Series 3 bikes and wonder if it's a good starter bike? I don't know much about road bikes, but plan to learn a lot from this forum!

Posted By ralan