Forum: Southeast

Hey everyone. Not only am I new to this forum, but I'm also new to Florida, and Gainesville to be specific. I'm not new to cycling though. Been BMXing since I was old enough to, and commuted via cheap mountain bike a few years back. I'm just getting back into it now. I can't swing the kind of...

I have a circa 1999 Cannondale H300 CAD1 hybrid that will need a cassette replacement soon. The gearing is 11-28. I've only seen Shimano H70 and SRAM PG-730's that would work. I do want to keep the gearing ratio as I'm very used to it and have zero problems with the ratio. I live in Florida so...

Hi. I saw debris in the bike lane while traveling to/from grocery store from my apartment. Here's the image: http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/6578/pic0153.th.jpg The problem I'm seeing is that with the debris in the bike lane, it seems that cyclists only use the sidewalk for...

Anybody here planning on the Highlands Bike Fest at the Kenilworth Lodge in Sebring, Fl December 10-12? All you folks in Florida complaining about riding in the city ought to check us out. Rides from 12 to 30 to 60 to 100 miles on well marked routes (Our local club marks the roads) with rest...

Fellow Cyclists and Bike-Ped Advocates, To deal with severely declining revenues, the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) have decided to give priority to bike-ped projects over other projects that normally get Transportation Enhancements (TE) funding, such as visitors' centers and museums....

I will be in south east florida from 11/22 until 12/05. I plan to join the SBW club ride on the 22nd starting at the 84 Diner and on the following saturday at Sheridan+Flamingo. Does anyone know of more rides. I will be staying near Hallandale Beach Blvd and Ocean drive.

Hey everyone! I just signed up to ride in the non-charity, fun ride Highland Bike Fest in Sebring, FL, 12/11-13. Just curious if anyone else here is going to be there and maybe we can start chatting and then meet up. It sounds like an awesome, inexpensive weekend! DISCLAIMER: I'm just an...

I have been but never ridden. I will likely only take my road bike. But may possibly take my mountain bike as well. Any thoughts?

I'll be visiting family in charlotte from wednesday to sunday during thanksigiving weekend and would like to get in a ride or two. I'll specifically be in the Harrisburg and Concorde area, does anyone have any good routes for 40 to 60 mile rides in that area or even better would be group rides in...

I'm looking for some people to ride with, any training rides, etc. Somewhere in South Florida would be ideal, but I'm curious to find any rides going on basically anywhere in Florida. I tend to drive around the state quite a bit.

i wanted to see if anyone has any information on these trails. i have read the websites and found a few conversations on BF but i guess i want more info. who here has rode it? how flat is it? some of what i have read states the alabama side is very flat. the georgia side has a few steeper...

I ride an old 1982 Raleigh road bike with upgraded components and wheels. I had the bike refinished in 1995 with DuPont Emron paint and the job was well done and the finish has held up very well. However it is time to think about another refinish. I am thinking about powder coating. Has anyone...

Hello, Is anyone interested in trading locks with me. I've got a Kryptonite New York Mini lock (fuggetaboudit) and am in search of something a little less hard core and a little lighter in my bag. I understand it's an expensive lock, but I'd be willing to trade it for the right lock plus some...

Over the past few years, I have received numerous inquiries about cycling on US 21 on St. Helena's Island toward Hunting Island. I have always recommended against riding past the community of St. Helen's Island, but not any more. The road was repaved with a shoulder added! Four feet of...

My name is Jonathan Schneider and I am a big cyclist as well as the owner of qualitative market research firm. I am conducting a focus group related to cycling apparel and accessories on November 23, 2009 at 7:00pm in the Palm Beach Gardens, FL area and am looking for participants. The group...

Hello Everyone- new to site- and new to Bianchi-Inherited a Bianchi Edoardo-I have been researching but info seems to be limited-wonder if any of you can enlighten-I know its made in Japan-Model # CS503481-I am enjoying the bike very much-nice ride-I just don't know what catagory of priced bike it...