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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-26-08, 06:33 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,760
Posted By gpc

I heard you. I agree with you. 60+ miles is...

I heard you. I agree with you. 60+ miles is huge....at least to me. Sure the term metric century might be a tad lame, but 60+ miles is huge.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-25-08, 10:30 PM
Replies: 711
Views: 67,150
Posted By gpc

Lisle, IL here. 60532 240 (down from 260)...

Lisle, IL here. 60532

240 (down from 260) and turning 50 in December.
Cheers.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-23-08, 12:18 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,255
Posted By gpc

The cold temps (mid 30s) and dark had kept me...

The cold temps (mid 30s) and dark had kept me from commuting for a couple of weeks. (I stopped originally after taking a two-week vacation, then coming home with a flu/virus that kept me off the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-20-08, 04:33 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,728
Posted By gpc

I smoked for nearly 30 years. I quit cold turkey...

I smoked for nearly 30 years. I quit cold turkey a couple of times and went about six months before I started back again. I always piled on weight when I quit, but I also started exercising when I...
Forum: Commuting
10-11-08, 03:09 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 8,754
Posted By gpc

Well, perhaps except the pedestrian who stopped...

Well, perhaps except the pedestrian who stopped because you were there, right? Oh wait...you weren't in her way, she was in YOUR way.

Thanks for proving my previous statement about being a...
Forum: Commuting
10-11-08, 03:07 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 8,754
Posted By gpc

So in your mind, who's responsible if, as you're...

So in your mind, who's responsible if, as you're blowing through one of the red lights, a car has to swerve to avoid killing you and as a result hits and kills a pedestrian he didn't see because they...
Forum: Commuting
10-11-08, 02:34 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,423
Posted By gpc

I have no one absolute method since every...

I have no one absolute method since every situation can be different. If there are many cars in line, I will tend to sneak up alongside. If there are a few cars ahead of me, I'll take my position....
Forum: Commuting
09-25-08, 02:31 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,114
Posted By gpc

I sometimes feel like a geek with my the flashing...

I sometimes feel like a geek with my the flashing white light in front, red blinkie in back and high-visibility vest, but it seems people see me in the daylight and in the dark. I've had a few...
Forum: Commuting
09-25-08, 11:57 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,282,679
Posted By gpc

Skipped the gym this morning and instead cleaned...

Skipped the gym this morning and instead cleaned up the bike from last night's ride in T-storm. Left later than usual and coasted to the office at a very leisurely pace rather than push myself. A...
Forum: Commuting
09-25-08, 05:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 792
Posted By gpc

Thanks. A friend had the same light I had...

Thanks.

A friend had the same light I had and rode across country. It died after several days of constant rain. Could be from charging wet or something. NiteRider replaced the light, but it...
Forum: Commuting
09-24-08, 09:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 792
Posted By gpc

Rain and protecting the cockpit.

So I now have a cyclometer, and two lights mounted to the bars, and tonight I rode through a downpour for roughly 30 minutes. Do you do something to protect these components in the event of rain?
...
Forum: Commuting
09-24-08, 09:40 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 6,041
Posted By gpc

Oh yeah! I forgot about this one. My third-eye...

Oh yeah! I forgot about this one. My third-eye mirror that mounts to the sunglasses. I never ride without it. Good call. Well, gee, and the racktop/pannier bag that allows me to commute.
...
Forum: Commuting
09-24-08, 08:47 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 6,041
Posted By gpc

Toss up between the NiteRider Sol LED headlamp...

Toss up between the NiteRider Sol LED headlamp and the cyclometer. The Cyclometer is used on every ride, while the light is only used in the dark, so I guess the edge goes to the cyclometer. It...
Forum: Commuting
09-24-08, 08:44 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,164
Posted By gpc

You're not alone. I always want to go as fast I...

You're not alone. I always want to go as fast I can. After all, a large part of the reason I ride is the exercise. Not to mention it's fun to push myself.
Forum: Commuting
09-24-08, 08:31 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,282,679
Posted By gpc

Today's commute was, uh, interesting. Somehow I...

Today's commute was, uh, interesting. Somehow I was talked into joining a bowling league, which now meets on Wednesday. It started last week, and because I didn't have sufficient lighting up...
Forum: Commuting
09-22-08, 03:31 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 4,296
Posted By gpc

And somone could use that same video to point...

And somone could use that same video to point out:
1) You blowing through 4-5 red lights w/o stopping at all.
2) Improper right turn from the left lane.
3) 4 occurences of you passing on the left...
Forum: Commuting
09-22-08, 01:48 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,533
Posted By gpc

Wow....That Surly is gorgeous! Very nice. I...

Wow....That Surly is gorgeous! Very nice. I have an old Raliegh 3-speed that I'm thinking of converting to a single speed. Sounds like a great project to work on over the winter. I'll be looking...
Forum: Commuting
09-22-08, 01:42 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,088
Posted By gpc

Just a guess here, but I would think it's a...

Just a guess here, but I would think it's a mindset. Some people are commuters and think of themselves part of the traffic pattern. Others are pedestrians with wheels. They use the sidewalk, cross...
Forum: Commuting
09-22-08, 01:28 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 5,998
Posted By gpc

I'll turn 50 in December. Many years ago I...

I'll turn 50 in December. Many years ago I commuted 16 miles r/t over the summer when weather was good. Started again in June and so far have missed only a handful of days. My commute was too...
Forum: Commuting
09-22-08, 01:21 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 5,998
Posted By gpc

:lol:

:lol:
Forum: Commuting
09-22-08, 08:58 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 6,006
Posted By gpc

:lol::lol:

:lol::lol:
Forum: Commuting
09-22-08, 08:38 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 6,006
Posted By gpc

I just ordered these lights...

I just ordered these lights (http://www.save-on-crafts.com/ledbattery.html) from an online site. Uses 3 AA batteries. I actually ordered two sets. One of these and another set that blinks.
...
Forum: Commuting
09-22-08, 05:04 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 6,006
Posted By gpc

Funny what you run across when searching the...

Funny what you run across when searching the forums for lights though, eh? I didn't bother to look at the date, but, as someone said, it's time it was bumped anyway.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-08, 02:11 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,839
Posted By gpc

Agreed. These are the people that give cyclists...

Agreed. These are the people that give cyclists a bad name.
Forum: Commuting
09-18-08, 08:55 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 6,006
Posted By gpc

Brilliant. This is the best use of holiday...

Brilliant. This is the best use of holiday lights I've seen.
Forum: Commuting
09-17-08, 01:33 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,745
Posted By gpc

The days are getting shorter and shorter, leaving...

The days are getting shorter and shorter, leaving me little flex time for the commute, so I finally broke down and bought a decent lighting system for the bike. I settled on the NiteRide Sol LED...
Forum: Commuting
09-17-08, 01:14 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,631
Posted By gpc

I use a Banjo Bros. rack top bag. I like it, but...

I use a Banjo Bros. rack top bag. I like it, but there are times I wish it fit more. I rarely use it in the expanded form (top right pic) because when you carry it with the shoulder strap that...
Forum: Commuting
09-17-08, 06:33 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,759
Posted By gpc

I always wear gloves and helmet when commuting. ...

I always wear gloves and helmet when commuting. Only time I'm w/o helmet and gloves is a very short test ride around the house while working on the bike.

Question for the original poster: Were...
Forum: Commuting
09-17-08, 06:24 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,488
Posted By gpc

I've been using these RainShields (jacket and...

I've been using these RainShields (jacket and pants). They fold small enough to fit into my bags whenever there's a threat of rain, they're light, breathable, affordable, and, yes, they do keep me...
Forum: Commuting
09-15-08, 10:14 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,282,679
Posted By gpc

Nice ride. High temp today will be mid 60s. ...

Nice ride. High temp today will be mid 60s. This morning it was mid 50s as I headed for the gym. I swam for 40 minutes, and after showering, the sun was out, so the ride to the office required...
Forum: Commuting
09-12-08, 04:51 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,201
Posted By gpc

Agreed...some ladies may also like protection...

Agreed...some ladies may also like protection from the sun. Age spots and all. It's silly .... and a bit suspect I think.
Forum: Commuting
09-12-08, 02:39 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,282,679
Posted By gpc

Humid and wet in the morning on the way to the...

Humid and wet in the morning on the way to the gym. Then it was misting rain between the gym and the office, so I donned the rain jacket. All in all quite a pleasant ride. Since it was later in...
Forum: Commuting
09-04-08, 06:55 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,049
Posted By gpc

+1 ... My commute starts with a 3 mile trip to...

+1 ... My commute starts with a 3 mile trip to the gym. I'm up to 30 laps and I use a set of fitness gloves ...
Forum: Commuting
09-03-08, 11:39 AM
Replies: 264
Views: 16,874
Posted By gpc

So THAT'S what that is! Thanks!

So THAT'S what that is! Thanks!
Forum: Commuting
09-03-08, 11:33 AM
Replies: 264
Views: 16,874
Posted By gpc

Today!

Today!
Forum: Commuting
09-03-08, 10:36 AM
Replies: 264
Views: 16,874
Posted By gpc

You nod and smile while reading every post in...

You nod and smile while reading every post in this thread.
Forum: Commuting
09-03-08, 10:35 AM
Replies: 264
Views: 16,874
Posted By gpc

http://www.weather.com/weather/map/60532?showanima...

http://www.weather.com/weather/map/60532?showanimation=yes&mapregion=us_mw_4regradar_plus_usen
Forum: Commuting
09-03-08, 04:18 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,012
Posted By gpc

Thinking the same thing, but for $12.99, I'll...

Thinking the same thing, but for $12.99, I'll pass. My bags are so crammed with stuff, that it's hard to get fruit to the office in one piece. Bananas are a mess! Crammed into a bag that is then...
Forum: Commuting
09-03-08, 03:06 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,053
Posted By gpc

Trek 7100. The commute is all road. I just...

Trek 7100. The commute is all road. I just bought the bike 8 weeks ago, and I love it. The max speed on this thing seems to be around 26 MPH, so I may need to address that at some time. I only...
Forum: Commuting
09-02-08, 02:45 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,152
Posted By gpc

Glad you're OK. That's scary as hell, and...

Glad you're OK. That's scary as hell, and motivation to really do those safety checks. Thanks for posting this.
Forum: Commuting
09-02-08, 12:42 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,641
Posted By gpc

:lol: LMAO!

:lol:

LMAO!
Forum: Commuting
09-02-08, 12:25 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,053
Posted By gpc

Not true panniers. I use a rack top pannier bag...

Not true panniers. I use a rack top pannier bag from Banjo Brothers. I like the bag, but there are times when it seems a little too small for all the things I'd like to pack. For the trip to the...
Forum: Commuting
09-02-08, 11:29 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,282,679
Posted By gpc

The beginning of my 10th full week of commuting,...

The beginning of my 10th full week of commuting, today was a beautiful way to start the new week:

1) I made it to the gym in 15 minutes rather than the "usual" 17+ minutes.
2) I swam 30 laps in...
Forum: Commuting
08-20-08, 03:10 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,982
Posted By gpc

No worries. That's about all I get out...

No worries. That's about all I get out too....well, by the time the "you useless piece of s**t" comes out, he's out of earshot so it's just sort of a mumble anyway.

I've been fortunate to not...
Forum: Commuting
08-19-08, 05:22 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 986
Posted By gpc

I recently picked up these RainShield jacket and...

I recently picked up these RainShield jacket and pants.

http://penncycle.com/itemlist.cfm?pageId=294

Very light weight and breathable. I wish they folded down a little smaller, but not bad. ...
Forum: Commuting
08-18-08, 03:40 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 7,472
Posted By gpc

Today I begin my 8th full week of commuting. I...

Today I begin my 8th full week of commuting. I haven't put gas in my car since June 20th. At $75 per fill up, I don't have a problem equipping myself.

- Panniers - $60
- Multi tool - $20
-...
Forum: Commuting
08-15-08, 05:00 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,282,679
Posted By gpc

The weather in Chicagoland has been perfect this...

The weather in Chicagoland has been perfect this week! Add to that yesterday that I caught every light makes it an absolute perfect day. And to top it all off, the wife and I rode the bikes to a...
Forum: Commuting
08-14-08, 01:16 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,475
Posted By gpc

Agreed. I have some heavy, fast traffic to deal...

Agreed. I have some heavy, fast traffic to deal with on my commute. In some instances I figure it's safer to use an empty sidewalk rather than be in rush hour traffic traveling at speeds > 40 mph. ...
Forum: Commuting
08-14-08, 05:26 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,065
Posted By gpc

Very scary. Glad you're ok, and glad you had the...

Very scary. Glad you're ok, and glad you had the helmet. I should show this to my wife who doesn't like wearing a helmet because she thinks it "isn't cool". (But she wears it anyway).
Forum: Commuting
08-13-08, 05:36 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,792
Posted By gpc

I just bought a Trek 7100 with grip shifters and...

I just bought a Trek 7100 with grip shifters and I love them. Previously I was riding a road bike with shifters on the down tube, and that was a pain in the arse. Due to the terrain and my...
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