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Forum: Southern California
09-13-19, 03:26 PM
Replies: 500
Views: 89,046
Posted By socalboomer

Just getting re-started riding again after a long...

Just getting re-started riding again after a long layoff . . . rode 7 miles from Hidden Valley up past the water treatment plant and such. Noticed a few tents and things, but nothing on the path and...
Forum: Southern California
07-11-10, 03:28 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,966
Posted By socalboomer

My email to both addresses (for what good it will...

My email to both addresses (for what good it will do. . .)
Forum: Southern California
11-02-09, 07:22 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,995
Posted By socalboomer

I yell "INCOMING" - they seem to get that one. ....

I yell "INCOMING" - they seem to get that one. . . then when they turn around and see my 250lb mega-missile coming, they duck! :D
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-25-08, 11:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 601
Posted By socalboomer

No - I'm basically living with it. It's...

No - I'm basically living with it. It's frustrating.

It's intermittent. . .
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-25-08, 11:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 529
Posted By socalboomer

I went to a LHB and tried on shoe after shoe...

I went to a LHB and tried on shoe after shoe until I found one that felt right. Do that!

Turns out it was one of the least expensive ones there. . .but it actually FIT my FOOT! :D So much better...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-24-08, 05:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 529
Posted By socalboomer

And if you don't want to get up at...

And if you don't want to get up at butt-crack-pre-dawn, you can join us on the 80 mile! :lol: Just couldn't bring myself to get up to be there at 5:00. . .sigh. 7:00 for the 9:00 80m start was early...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-24-08, 05:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 414
Posted By socalboomer

Or the Tour de Phoenix - I really enjoyed that...

Or the Tour de Phoenix - I really enjoyed that one (even with a pulled calf and mis-counting the number of hills - meaning I had forgotten the third hill. . .DOH!)

Congrats! And you'll enjoy your...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-24-08, 05:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,513
Posted By socalboomer

Everyone was wearing helmets - you won't get...

Everyone was wearing helmets - you won't get started on El Tour without one. I saw people violate other rules (aero bars, ear buds in both ears) but not that one.

I saw three accident sites - all...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-22-08, 06:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 594
Posted By socalboomer

yeah - we were quite worried about the wind. ...

yeah - we were quite worried about the wind.

Thankfully it was quite nice today - it got quite a bit warmer than it was forecast, but otherwise it was nice. Wind wasn't bad (or at least I didn't...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-21-08, 06:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 594
Posted By socalboomer

Clyde's report from Tour de Tucson

Hi,

Okay, first off, I'm only doing the 85, but that's really because I don't feel like starting so early or starting with several THOUSAND others. . .bah. :lol:

Anyway, Scott (mtv8dmarine) and...
Forum: Southern California
11-05-08, 11:39 AM
Replies: 537
Views: 27,211
Posted By socalboomer

In fact, it's easy to do just about any distance...

In fact, it's easy to do just about any distance you want on SART - miles are marked at half-mile intervals, just start somewhere and go as far as you want, turn around and continue! :D

And...
Forum: Southern California
10-26-08, 09:11 PM
Replies: 537
Views: 27,211
Posted By socalboomer

wow was that a long day, Beanz! totalled out at...

wow was that a long day, Beanz! totalled out at 83. Shorter than I'd thought. . .have to check my math cause I thought it would be longer than that. . . Oh well, still good.

:D
Forum: Southern California
10-21-08, 09:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 923
Posted By socalboomer

hey Beanz, tell her that you'll do just...

hey Beanz,

tell her that you'll do just Saturday and make Sunday a "date day" or something - 85 in one day at our pace (yours, mine, and Gina's) should be great. I absolutely hate hills as well,...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-20-08, 12:05 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,460
Posted By socalboomer

wikipedia (specifically wikipedia.org) used to be...

wikipedia (specifically wikipedia.org) used to be quite sketchy as there was very little review and sources tended to be a tad lacking. Not all of them are reliable, but then neither, really, are...
Forum: Southern California
10-19-08, 01:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 903
Posted By socalboomer

put me down for a XXL race cut, full zipper. ...

put me down for a XXL race cut, full zipper.

PM me payment info, etc.
Forum: Southern California
10-19-08, 01:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 923
Posted By socalboomer

It's $15 from Solano to Anaheim

It's $15 from Solano to Anaheim
Forum: Southern California
10-12-08, 08:46 PM
Replies: 537
Views: 27,211
Posted By socalboomer

wow. . . glad I rode SART on Sat instead of Sun....

wow. . . glad I rode SART on Sat instead of Sun. . .whew.
Forum: Southern California
10-11-08, 08:19 PM
Replies: 537
Views: 27,211
Posted By socalboomer

Well, Happy Birthday, Gina! :) Yeah, the...

Well, Happy Birthday, Gina! :)

Yeah, the wind was absolutely brutal, but it got a bit better (coming up) after the park at mile 10. . .at least enough to get me back up to 19mph-ish. :D
Forum: Southern California
10-11-08, 02:14 PM
Replies: 537
Views: 27,211
Posted By socalboomer

BEANZ! (AND GINA!!!) Saw ya today on my way...

BEANZ! (AND GINA!!!)

Saw ya today on my way back. . .only a few tortuous headwindy miles left. . . you two looked nice and fresh! heh heh

(was in Red and Black and pointed at you and yelled...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-08, 05:40 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 5,145
Posted By socalboomer

ewwwwwwwww:eek:

ewwwwwwwww:eek:
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-09-08, 11:24 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,650
Posted By socalboomer

Of course, my first car, a 1200cc Bug, could and...

Of course, my first car, a 1200cc Bug, could and did speed quite a bit (I just rode inside! heh heh)

Damn I miss that thing. sigh.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-08, 11:18 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 5,145
Posted By socalboomer

Bottle of drink - 100-150 calories in 24 ounces...

Bottle of drink - 100-150 calories in 24 ounces generally consumed over an hour (typical recommendation)
Gel - 100-150 calories in 1-2 ounces consumed as quickly as physically possible (one gulp for...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-08, 11:15 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 5,145
Posted By socalboomer

mmmmmm - bee regurgitation. . .mmmmmmm I...

mmmmmm - bee regurgitation. . .mmmmmmm I LOOOOOOVE honey. :love:
Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-08, 11:15 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 5,145
Posted By socalboomer

Obama would be proud!...

Obama would be proud! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/botto/front_lawn.jpg

oh wait. . .
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-08, 02:22 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 5,145
Posted By socalboomer

I stick mine under the leg-band of my bib-short....

I stick mine under the leg-band of my bib-short. When I come across a trash can, I toss them - OR they all pop out when I take off the bib back at home and heading to the shower - it's a little...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-08-08, 02:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 897
Posted By socalboomer

it the traffic there was so bad that you couldn't...

it the traffic there was so bad that you couldn't use the LH turn lane, then why not just stop at the light at the end of the intersection and then turn when that light turns green - a "two-stage...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-08-08, 01:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,023
Posted By socalboomer

no, but it can be grimy. :D

no, but it can be grimy. :D
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-08, 12:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,168
Posted By socalboomer

my roommate has two and they're great frames....

my roommate has two and they're great frames. he's had nothing but great things to say about both (his roadie and his tt)
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-08-08, 12:19 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,650
Posted By socalboomer

+++ My sister and bro-in-law are letting my...

+++

My sister and bro-in-law are letting my nephew drive the old, beat-down, used up, work truck (little Nissan mini-thingy - runs forever) . . . They've let me use it when I visit and I can...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-08-08, 12:13 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,023
Posted By socalboomer

You can also point out that a significant portion...

You can also point out that a significant portion of drivers actually do drive because they enjoy it - some of us will go on a beach road (not in Colorado, obviously) or a mountain road (okay -...
Forum: Southern California
10-03-08, 02:51 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,641
Posted By socalboomer

Oh I don't think they suck - and I'd love to give...

Oh I don't think they suck - and I'd love to give it a shot.

I just find that they laugh as much as I do (or want to) as they just go blippin by me on up. :lol:

I'll just keeping doing my GMR...
Forum: Southern California
10-03-08, 02:15 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,641
Posted By socalboomer

Beanz handles himself well. Okay - he...

Beanz handles himself well.

Okay - he handles HIS BIKE well. . . I don't know (and don't want to know) how he handles himself.

LOL

I see that kind of thing (the pass them, they sprint to...
Forum: Southern California
10-03-08, 02:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 723
Posted By socalboomer

+++ LOVE my set of DT Swiss built by...

+++

LOVE my set of DT Swiss built by Wheelbuilder.com - great guy, great service
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-29-08, 10:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,421
Posted By socalboomer

So why not announce it when you actually have a...

So why not announce it when you actually have a website or a product in stores?

True, it looks pretty. However, that means nothing - you're spamming for a product that doesn't exist yet!!!
...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-27-08, 10:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 601
Posted By socalboomer

It was strange - I set up a new exercise with all...

It was strange - I set up a new exercise with all the defaults (except for the beeping in various zones. . .annoying) and it was DL'ing my HR info just fine.

We went riding today, same exercise,...
Forum: Southern California
09-27-08, 10:08 PM
Replies: 537
Views: 27,211
Posted By socalboomer

both Scott and I have been feeling the lack of...

both Scott and I have been feeling the lack of miles. :( So it was time to get a 60.

next weekend we're both riding in the Bonelli BOD tri (as relays - we're riding, others swimming/running) so we...
Forum: Southern California
09-27-08, 10:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,735
Posted By socalboomer

Couple of things to remember: First - you...

Couple of things to remember:

First - you don't just take one road all the way so make sure to familiarize yourself with the route and bring a route slip (pretty self-explanatory)

Second -...
Forum: Southern California
09-27-08, 08:24 PM
Replies: 537
Views: 27,211
Posted By socalboomer

and don't try it with anyone you don't know quite...

and don't try it with anyone you don't know quite well!!! LOL

Scott and I were out this morning, did 60. Usual start place and time. Was a good ride. Lots of fun. Was looking for ya, but didn't...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-22-08, 10:33 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,098
Posted By socalboomer

cops with their red and blue flashing should not...

cops with their red and blue flashing should not have to drive defensively as we're all obliged to yield to them and get out of their way. My dad was a fire-fighter and it's always been a HUGE peeve...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-22-08, 10:29 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,735
Posted By socalboomer

You're right - red lights were not mentioned....

You're right - red lights were not mentioned. Instead, Joey's agenda and style of riding was - which centers on in-traffic riding and running red lights.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-22-08, 01:23 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,735
Posted By socalboomer

Strange, this thread had nothing to do with...

Strange, this thread had nothing to do with running red lights. Rather about the safety of dealing with trolley/RR tracks in the street. . . Hmmm, strangely, running red lights isn't going to help...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-22-08, 01:21 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,098
Posted By socalboomer

50/50. Safety because when you run a red light,...

50/50. Safety because when you run a red light, you have to deal with potentially three different groups whose traffic you're crossing (oncoming left-turn, traffic on right making right turn, traffic...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-22-08, 01:17 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,098
Posted By socalboomer

Your first post was off topic because it was not...

Your first post was off topic because it was not about the red light but about the tragedy. Obviously the red light was only a piece that contributed - had it been green and the guy been not paying...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-21-08, 05:52 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,735
Posted By socalboomer

Look - it's another thread and another tragedy...

Look - it's another thread and another tragedy that Joey is jumping on to promote his politics of riding! WOW. Go figure.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-21-08, 05:48 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,098
Posted By socalboomer

What I've learned is that Joey will jack a thread...

What I've learned is that Joey will jack a thread to promote his style of scofflaw riding. Nice job taking a thread about a tragedy of a rider not paying attention and not yielding to a police car...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-20-08, 07:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 601
Posted By socalboomer

Assistance with CS600 and ProTrainer 5

Hi,

Okay - I'm using my Polar CS600 - no power right now, just speed and HR. It is collecting speed, distance, and HR. I can see all of this as I ride, no problem.

However, when I upload it to...
Forum: Southern California
09-20-08, 07:28 PM
Replies: 537
Views: 27,211
Posted By socalboomer

Well, Scott and I did 40 on SART today (we're...

Well, Scott and I did 40 on SART today (we're getting together with a bunch of people to ride Bonelli tomorrow) but we did it late - around 2:45.

WOW - headwind from hell!! Of course, it meant...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-20-08, 01:23 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,071
Posted By socalboomer

btw - i don't think that we are NOT entitled. . ....

btw - i don't think that we are NOT entitled. . . I just think we need to be as aware of it as possible so as to not allow it to take control of us.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-20-08, 01:20 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,071
Posted By socalboomer

LOL - I've definitely had to slow down with my...

LOL - I've definitely had to slow down with my car because of wind. On our way back from the Tour de Phoenix, my roommate and I could not go more than 65 or so because of the headwind (the bikes on...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-19-08, 06:02 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,071
Posted By socalboomer

Nope - I'm not talking about pros or even...

Nope - I'm not talking about pros or even semi-pros. I'm talking about every-day people who want to better control their cars. True, it's a small percentage of drivers, but no matter the skill, there...
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