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Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-10, 08:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 955
Posted By ewhitten

Saturday was my worst ride ever. I had planned...

Saturday was my worst ride ever. I had planned for a solid 40 miles with a friend in beautiful weather. What actually happened:

1. Friend flatted 4 miles into the ride.

2. He invited...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-10, 06:19 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,052
Posted By ewhitten

This is bike weekend here in Philadelphia, and...

This is bike weekend here in Philadelphia, and today was the Scenic Schuylkill Century. Beautiful day, high 70's and almost no humidity.

Tomorrow is the Bike Philly event, where many of the...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-10, 08:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 958
Posted By ewhitten

Manayunk is definitely a fun place to ride... I...

Manayunk is definitely a fun place to ride... I live in Wynnewood, just nearby on the main line. I did make the mistake of thinking the towpath was paved, though... made for a bumpy ride until it...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-10, 07:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,178
Posted By ewhitten

Has anyone had a fitting at Human Zoom? Their...

Has anyone had a fitting at Human Zoom? Their Ardmore location is the closest bike shop to me.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-10, 08:37 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,715
Posted By ewhitten

Scary. I'm actually in Sanford (very southern...

Scary. I'm actually in Sanford (very southern Maine) visiting my family this week, and have been riding not far from there. After reading your post, I spent my entire ride cringing whenever there...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-10, 02:40 PM
Replies: 762
Views: 44,750
Posted By ewhitten

Technology VP for a golf-related web startup. ...

Technology VP for a golf-related web startup. And father to 8 week old twins, which is seriously cramping my riding schedule. :)

Haven't golfed once. Unless it had a windmill and a clown.
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
03-21-10, 09:02 AM
Replies: 458
Views: 54,244
Posted By ewhitten

There does seem to be some effort to expand it at...

There does seem to be some effort to expand it at both ends, according to http://www.schuylkillrivertrail.com/ .

I especially like how they put Yuengling Brewery as a landmark on the last...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
03-20-10, 04:28 PM
Replies: 458
Views: 54,244
Posted By ewhitten

The section of trail (Cross County, I think)...

The section of trail (Cross County, I think) headed to the SRT itself is a bit rough in spots, between the weather and the 476 construction, but that's a pretty short section and they seem to be...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
03-15-10, 05:58 AM
Replies: 458
Views: 54,244
Posted By ewhitten

Wynnewood, PA checking in. This rain is killing...

Wynnewood, PA checking in. This rain is killing me after last week's good weather.

Lately, I've been riding on the SRT and into Valley Forge, starting from the IKEA parking lot.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-15-09, 07:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 394
Posted By ewhitten

I'm in the Philly Suburbs (main line) and went...

I'm in the Philly Suburbs (main line) and went out today around Valley Forge. My usual riding group has pretty much stopped, but we'll be back in March. :)
Forum: Road Cycling
12-12-09, 08:57 PM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,200,056
Posted By ewhitten

To replace the old Trek 1000 I got off CL for...

To replace the old Trek 1000 I got off CL for $300:

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_fZwzg4Xr_Zc/SyRXYUi87sI/AAAAAAAACyU/s8DHYod34Q0/s640/DSC01337.JPG
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-09, 07:40 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,975
Posted By ewhitten

My ride yesterday was with a 68-year old family...

My ride yesterday was with a 68-year old family friend who was exactly like this. Most people in that age range I know wouldn't be able to walk up half the hills we climbed.

Him: "Not bad for an...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-09, 07:29 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,780
Posted By ewhitten

26 mile loop from the Philly suburbs (Chestnut...

26 mile loop from the Philly suburbs (Chestnut Hill area), downhill to the Art Museum area, then climbing all the way back up.

Gorgeous weather yesterday too... mid-70's and low humidity.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-09, 07:21 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,470
Posted By ewhitten

Winter can fall like a hammer in Maine. I grew...

Winter can fall like a hammer in Maine. I grew up in the southern part of the state, and cross-country running practice could be hell as soon as October.

To the OP, I'd definitely suggest running...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-09, 10:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,522
Posted By ewhitten

K2 Mainframe 6.0 opinions?

REI-outlet currently has an '08 K2 Mainframe 6.0 on sale/closeout for a ridiculous discount (about 45%) this weekend, but I've had little to no luck finding any reviews online for it. Anyone have...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-09, 07:30 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 30,201
Posted By ewhitten

Trek 1000 (camera phone picture)

Here's mine. Not sure exactly what year it is. I bought it off CL for $300 last year and I've loved every minute of it.

Since buying, I've only changed the saddle and pedals, both of which...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-28-09, 06:30 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,424
Posted By ewhitten

I've used it a few times now, but on a long...

I've used it a few times now, but on a long enough ride, it will kill your battery long before you finish. *EDIT: by long enough, I mean to say that on a 30 mile ride, it was dead at around 25 or...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-28-09, 06:28 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,030
Posted By ewhitten

I'll take one if you don't want it. I also won...

I'll take one if you don't want it. I also won two water bottles.

The LBS I usually go to isn't doing it, but another one 25 mins. away is.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-22-09, 03:14 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 10,613
Posted By ewhitten

Knew I should have checked with my wife and not...

Knew I should have checked with my wife and not the little translate widget on my mac. :) Still only 1/3rd of the way into rosetta stone french level 1
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-09, 01:30 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 10,613
Posted By ewhitten

I think the appropriate thing to yell back is "Il...

I think the appropriate thing to yell back is "Il n'est pas!?" :)
Forum: Northeast
07-20-09, 11:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,566
Posted By ewhitten

I'll be on the rail trail next month for about...

I'll be on the rail trail next month for about 8-9 days, starting in Wellfleet.

I like to stop at Hole-in-One donuts in Orleans. :)
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-09, 09:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 597
Posted By ewhitten

I tend to agree with this sentiment, but that's...

I tend to agree with this sentiment, but that's only because I did just that. My wife's car was totalled and I work from home, so a bike seemed like a good money saving option. I also wasn't...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-09, 09:01 AM
Replies: 194
Views: 10,613
Posted By ewhitten

Hey, maybe it's the same people I hear! I'm...

Hey, maybe it's the same people I hear! I'm usually concentrating on making it up the hill/not hitting debris that I don't realize what they actually said for another 10-15 mins.

Heard something...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-09, 01:14 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 5,778
Posted By ewhitten

In the home office or the spare bedroom. Used to...

In the home office or the spare bedroom. Used to be in the living room right inside the front door, but certain significant others put an end to that. :)
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-09, 05:28 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,697
Posted By ewhitten

Leaving in an hour or so for my first group ride....

Leaving in an hour or so for my first group ride. Bicycle Club of Philadelphia, 28 miles Bit nervous!

UPDATE: Ended up being 32 miles... it was a Level D ride and I wasn't even breathing hard. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-09, 02:30 PM
Replies: 277
Views: 13,629
Posted By ewhitten

Chimay Bleu is my favorite. The best parts are...

Chimay Bleu is my favorite. The best parts are that it comes in a large bottle and has a cork.

"Oh, hmm.. Musn't let this go to waste!" I forgot the actual size, but I think it's somewhere in...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-03-09, 08:55 AM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,200,056
Posted By ewhitten

Yes, mine was too. First clipless ride. After...

Yes, mine was too. First clipless ride. After about 20 miles I was thinking, "Maybe everybody doesn't fall over?" The very next traffic light I stop at, I topple. Unclip left foot, bike leans...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-03-09, 08:40 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,000
Posted By ewhitten

I setup the trainer in my office, so I usually...

I setup the trainer in my office, so I usually watch tv or movies. February weather was pretty lousy, I made it through two seasons of Battlestar Galactica in about two weeks.

I also don't own a...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-09, 01:21 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,805
Posted By ewhitten

Especially given the recent burst of scrotal...

Especially given the recent burst of scrotal injury threads, do we really want to add sharp metal things to the mix?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-09, 03:03 PM
Replies: 490
Views: 28,264
Posted By ewhitten

Web developer, but working on opening a donut...

Web developer, but working on opening a donut shop.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-26-09, 11:30 AM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,200,056
Posted By ewhitten

A pair of Diadora shoes and Shimano R540...

A pair of Diadora shoes and Shimano R540 pedals... just went clipless.

And then I fell over.
Forum: Introductions
08-11-08, 08:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 275
Posted By ewhitten

Thanks for checking out the bike! The guy I...

Thanks for checking out the bike! The guy I bought it from on CL reconditions them and sells them as a hobby and obviously cares quite a bit about them. I've gotten advice from him several times...
Forum: Introductions
08-11-08, 05:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 275
Posted By ewhitten

*grumble* Should be fixed in that post now. ...

*grumble* Should be fixed in that post now. Linked to a place I previously posted it online, but I think it's been deleted. It's on my picasaweb account now.

I really haven't changed anything...
Forum: Introductions
08-06-08, 01:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 275
Posted By ewhitten

Hey, thanks! I have started posting, now that...

Hey, thanks! I have started posting, now that I'm starting to actually understand half of the terminology. Here's a picture of the Trek when I bought it, around the end of June....
Forum: Introductions
08-05-08, 08:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 275
Posted By ewhitten

Philadelphia Suburbs / Main Line

Just started out about a month ago on a Trek 1000 I bought off Craigslist. Having fun and learning a lot from lurking on the forums. :)
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
08-05-08, 08:31 AM
Replies: 458
Views: 54,244
Posted By ewhitten

Just saying "hi!" Just started a month or so...

Just saying "hi!" Just started a month or so ago, I'm in the philly 'burbs (Main Line). Thinking about trying a ride around the Schuylkill River/Art Museum area in the coming weekends. Riding...
Forum: Northeast
08-05-08, 08:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 753
Posted By ewhitten

I first rode on the CCRT this past Saturday and...

I first rode on the CCRT this past Saturday and it's really nice. I'm now on it every morning around 7:15am, starting at the Lecount Hollow Rd. end if anyone else is in the area. It's smooth and...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-08, 05:13 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,262
Posted By ewhitten

Can't put into words how happy I am that someone...

Can't put into words how happy I am that someone said "Trek 1000." I bought mine off CraigsList a few weeks ago, after someone ran a red light and decided to remove the front 2' or so from my wife's...
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