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Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-15, 11:57 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 14,019
Posted By Nick The Great

Laying off roids for a few years will do that to...

Laying off roids for a few years will do that to a guy! :lol:
Forum: Commuting
05-01-15, 02:58 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,299
Posted By Nick The Great

You could slob super glue all over the tire once...

You could slob super glue all over the tire once you get to work.

Or black ink.
Forum: Commuting
01-13-15, 01:45 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,539
Posted By Nick The Great

Makes sense. I haven't ridden a lot since I got...

Makes sense. I haven't ridden a lot since I got my panniers, so I'll probably find I should just take them most places.

Thanks! :thumb:
Forum: Commuting
01-13-15, 01:18 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,539
Posted By Nick The Great

Stupid question (new to commuting), but where is...

Stupid question (new to commuting), but where is the best place to carry all this stuff?

I do have a nice rack/pannier setup, but I don't know if I'll always have my panniers? Maybe I should.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-15-14, 10:22 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 14,436
Posted By Nick The Great

I never got this until I started riding to work,...

I never got this until I started riding to work, and on the first warm Friday afternoon . . .

Bikes vs vehicles vs ped's aside, how f***ing clueless do you have to be to stand on a path? I guess...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-04-14, 12:04 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,983
Posted By Nick The Great

I went on a 200 mile ride recently. I took a 12...

I went on a 200 mile ride recently. I took a 12 hour break every so often but . . .
Forum: Commuting
05-29-14, 08:57 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 18,247
Posted By Nick The Great

I have a cheap POS Bell (?) from Target that...

I have a cheap POS Bell (?) from Target that seems to be fine. The gauge is fairly accurate from what I can tell
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-28-14, 08:39 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,698
Posted By Nick The Great

I've never seen this, but I'm not surprised to...

I've never seen this, but I'm not surprised to hear about it!
Forum: Commuting
05-20-14, 12:19 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,902
Posted By Nick The Great

I'm an engineer. It makes me look more like an...

I'm an engineer. It makes me look more like an evil genius!
Forum: Commuting
05-20-14, 12:18 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,966
Posted By Nick The Great

I've heard people say this about walking on the...

I've heard people say this about walking on the road (if there's no sidewalks).

It kinda makes sense, as it is easier to see cars coming at you, rather than over your back.

But I wouldn't on...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-20-14, 12:08 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,843
Posted By Nick The Great

I decided yesterday that heavy headwinds AND...

I decided yesterday that heavy headwinds AND hills were a b**** :crash:
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-09-14, 07:50 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,270
Posted By Nick The Great

My worst is a little less than 5% in a couple...

My worst is a little less than 5% in a couple spots and it's not very long. I'm not sure how you other fellows do the really steep stuff! :cry:
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-09-14, 07:49 AM
Replies: 3,556
Views: 2,497,444
Posted By Nick The Great

I was a Clyde when I found this forum 5 years...

I was a Clyde when I found this forum 5 years ago, and am probably now even more of one. But getting back on the bike. 6'-5" and 250 lbs.

May is "Bike to Work Month" in my state, and I've done...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-14, 11:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,226
Posted By Nick The Great

I like MMR, but can't figure out the elevation...

I like MMR, but can't figure out the elevation either. I want to know how miserable I should have felt!
Forum: Commuting
05-06-14, 10:11 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 26,577
Posted By Nick The Great

So if I hop on my bike with a old pair of gym...

So if I hop on my bike with a old pair of gym shorts, hi-vis t-shirt, and my old college backpack, what does that make me? Am I a Fred or the anti-Fred? :troll:
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-06-14, 09:34 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,843
Posted By Nick The Great

I have a tall and wide torso. Headwinds are...

I have a tall and wide torso. Headwinds are awful :crash:
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-06-14, 09:33 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,558
Posted By Nick The Great

I also brew and love beer. I do it in...

I also brew and love beer. I do it in moderation, and try to do so with everything. A beer is better for you than having a huge pile of fries and pop with your dinner.
Forum: Living Car Free
11-03-08, 01:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,205
Posted By Nick The Great

I find this strange. I went to Iowa State...

I find this strange. I went to Iowa State University, a big time Agriculture and Engineering School. But we had a "closed" campus, isolated campus or whatever you call it. No driving on campus...
Forum: Living Car Free
10-17-08, 09:24 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,728
Posted By Nick The Great

Kinda cool lookin' Seems like a good idea. ...

Kinda cool lookin'

Seems like a good idea. Maybe every family could get their own Pod, then there'll be no waiting. You get into your Pod and go where you want. Oh wait . . . :roflmao2:
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-30-08, 10:33 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,870
Posted By Nick The Great

That would be kinda funny to see. :lol: I went...

That would be kinda funny to see. :lol: I went to Iowa State University, where the campus is completely separate from the city. I mean it's in the city, but it's own entity. So the ped's have...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-30-08, 10:27 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,012
Posted By Nick The Great

The problem I see on the roads is, that cyclists...

The problem I see on the roads is, that cyclists know and respect the rules, but pedestrians on bikes do not. I try to make a point not to stereotype in everyday life. But when driving, you gotta...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-30-08, 10:23 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,118
Posted By Nick The Great

This happens to me driving home in my pick-up....

This happens to me driving home in my pick-up. :lol:

They're good drivers, but the #1 law of the wild is "Eat or be eaten." If you've ever driven anything larger than a breadbox in town, you'll...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-26-08, 09:51 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,645
Posted By Nick The Great

Right, I don't understand why ANYONE gets off. (...

Right, I don't understand why ANYONE gets off. ( :lol: I mean, out of a ticket)
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-26-08, 09:31 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 3,942
Posted By Nick The Great

Right on. I guarantee if the 2 cars behind the...

Right on. I guarantee if the 2 cars behind the bus saw this, they now think less of bicycles. I do.

People could die from a 5mph bicycle collision. Does it happen often? Probably not. Has...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-26-08, 09:21 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,645
Posted By Nick The Great

:lol: That's a good line. It sucks that this...

:lol: That's a good line. It sucks that this happened to him. It sounds like a bad deal. The worst part is the last paragraph where it says he got hit again . . . :(

I am way more pro-car...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-25-08, 02:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,248
Posted By Nick The Great

I'm confused? What would you have said to her,...

I'm confused? What would you have said to her, had you pulled over? "Slam on the brakes will you? Next time keep going." Would you have rather she ran you off the road?

This is the second best...
Forum: Living Car Free
09-15-08, 10:52 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,000
Posted By Nick The Great

Just say. "I have it covered, meet you at 12:30"...

Just say. "I have it covered, meet you at 12:30" (or whatever). If they keep insisting, repeat "I'll see you there at 12:30" and walk off. What are they gonna do? Chase you down and physically...
Forum: Living Car Free
09-11-08, 10:17 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 14,158
Posted By Nick The Great

I too thought you meant you had no money and no...

I too thought you meant you had no money and no place to go. That is a different subject all together.

I spent a few months in Australia while in college. The first part of the trip was for...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-11-08, 09:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 889
Posted By Nick The Great

Do you think this bear is posting on...

Do you think this bear is posting on bearforum.com about the m*****f***ing human that ran into him? And the other bears are advocating starting a "critical bears" event to increase awareness?? ...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-10-08, 07:37 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,974
Posted By Nick The Great

1) People are careless and in too much of a...

1) People are careless and in too much of a hurry. You could inconvenience them for a few seconds. :lol:

2) What's wrong with this? Are they drifting into the oncoming traffic or other lane? ...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-28-08, 11:09 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,617
Posted By Nick The Great

I don't know, I wasn't there when it happened. ...

I don't know, I wasn't there when it happened. My father taught me personal accountability and I still believe in it.

Who moved the cones? Why did the officer leave? Did "the county" say,...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-28-08, 09:56 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,617
Posted By Nick The Great

Ok you're right, but my point still stands. The...

Ok you're right, but my point still stands. The women still did a disservice to RAGBRAI.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-28-08, 09:01 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,617
Posted By Nick The Great

If that man's wife hadn't sued the county, this...

If that man's wife hadn't sued the county, this wouldn't be an issue. It's too bad he died, but it wasn't the county's fault that he hit a crack in the road. If the judge had just said, "I'm sorry...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-22-08, 07:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 737
Posted By Nick The Great

I think in Iowa any vehicle under 40mph is not...

I think in Iowa any vehicle under 40mph is not allowed on the Interstates.

Law is mainly meant for farm equipment and horses, but I reckon it applies to bicycles too.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-22-08, 07:19 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,879
Posted By Nick The Great

If this isn't a game or meant to "beat out" an...

If this isn't a game or meant to "beat out" an agenda, why did it get posted here? I could be wrong, but I'm sure it isn't to garner memorial donations for the family.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-29-08, 09:37 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,358
Posted By Nick The Great

My grandmother went to XMart and bought me...

My grandmother went to XMart and bought me whatever the knock-off of Huffy was. :lol: My cousins and I would tear around the farm on them. Nail in tire, patch it, keep on riding. Bent rim? Bend...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-29-08, 07:25 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,358
Posted By Nick The Great

Growing up we all had Xmart bikes and never had...

Growing up we all had Xmart bikes and never had problems with them. We rode them hard, crashed into things, left them outside sometimes. I never once oiled my chain, adjusted my brakes, etc. I...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-28-08, 03:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 918
Posted By Nick The Great

My lady is originally from Mason City. I didn't...

My lady is originally from Mason City. I didn't think bicycles existed up there. I've never seen one in all the times we've been back there.

Funny article though. :lol:
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-28-08, 03:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,123
Posted By Nick The Great

As a non-cyclist, the only time bicycles are...

As a non-cyclist, the only time bicycles are permitted in the street is when you're walking on the sidewalk. When you're driving on the street, they should be on the sidewalk. :lol:

As a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-28-08, 03:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 682
Posted By Nick The Great

No! GTFO! :lol: Only kidding. ...

No! GTFO!



:lol: Only kidding.

:hug: Everybody over here is pretty nice.
Forum: Living Car Free
07-28-08, 10:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,127
Posted By Nick The Great

The picture of you filling up a gas can with a...

The picture of you filling up a gas can with a bicycle would be priceless! :lol:
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-28-08, 10:07 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 5,205
Posted By Nick The Great

We need more places for cyclists and more...

We need more places for cyclists and more cyclists in general. Higher taxes, gov't mandates, etc would make the animosity towards cyclists worse. Think cagers hate cyclists now? Wait until they...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-28-08, 09:54 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,156
Posted By Nick The Great

That's how I was raised and act to this day. And...

That's how I was raised and act to this day. And I'm only 25! But then again, I'm one of these pickup driving, good ol' boys everybody on here hates so much. :lol: I also hold open doors for...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-24-08, 12:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 919
Posted By Nick The Great

That actually looks pretty flat there . . . :lol:...

That actually looks pretty flat there . . . :lol:

We're having trouble getting back on the bikes. There is a large hill right outside the house that isn't a fun way to end your ride. I just keep...
Forum: Living Car Free
07-22-08, 10:08 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,312
Posted By Nick The Great

I was expecting you to say you bought a handful...

I was expecting you to say you bought a handful of balloons and made a little 'floating trailer' :lol:
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-22-08, 10:00 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,176
Posted By Nick The Great

My guess is you won't see her again. But if you...

My guess is you won't see her again. But if you feel you will, your only option is to talk to her. I think you need to wait by her car, or just "happen" to ride by her car when she gets to it. :)...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-17-08, 03:30 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,489
Posted By Nick The Great

I agree, that kid's parents are failing him. ...

I agree, that kid's parents are failing him. Thankfully it didn't kill him. Although you'd like to think the ER would have made him a little more careful. :eek:

My thoughts are that kids...
Forum: Living Car Free
07-16-08, 08:32 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,964
Posted By Nick The Great

I don't think cars will go completely away for a...

I don't think cars will go completely away for a long time (if ever). The good thing I see about the influx of bicyclists is that if that guy gets back in his car, he will be able to understand the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-15-08, 03:47 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,985
Posted By Nick The Great

Sorry to offend you. I wasn't trying to be mean,...

Sorry to offend you. I wasn't trying to be mean, just say that the OP did good in warning her, but if she doesn't want to do it, she doesn't have to.



My thoughts exactly. Most fellows...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-15-08, 02:26 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,985
Posted By Nick The Great

Locking a bike is different from driving a car....

Locking a bike is different from driving a car. :lol:

The OP did good on telling the gal the proper way to do it. As a decent, respectable human being, he should probably tell her 1 or 2 times...
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