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Forum: Pacific Northwest
11-21-13, 03:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 842
Posted By JohnTP

Here is a link: ...

Here is a link:

http://www.ptcyclery.com/trails/ldungeness.html

The roads to the trailhead are marked but are faded and dirty. I have hiked the dungeness part of the trail but not the gold...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-25-13, 03:33 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,211
Posted By JohnTP

Thanks for the link to the ride in August - I...

Thanks for the link to the ride in August - I just signed up. I live just 5 miles south of the Hood Canal bridge so it is an easy drive to Port Angeles.

A tail light is always a good idea but the...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-25-13, 09:22 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,211
Posted By JohnTP

The kind of humidity we get here is the stuff...

The kind of humidity we get here is the stuff that falls out of the sky:) It never gets muggy like it does in the southern states where I grew up.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-24-13, 08:06 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,211
Posted By JohnTP

If you can't make it to the top, just turn around...

If you can't make it to the top, just turn around and head back down.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-23-13, 12:41 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,211
Posted By JohnTP

I am not aware of any cycling events that include...

I am not aware of any cycling events that include riding up to hurricane ridge but it can certainly be done solo. I rode it last September - it is a steady 6 to 7 percent grade where you can get...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
08-06-12, 05:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 810
Posted By JohnTP

Tim - thanks for the update. Not much has...

Tim - thanks for the update. Not much has changed as it is off the beaten path and no bridges across the canal for through traffic. I will have to take a ride down there soon.

John
Forum: Pacific Northwest
07-24-12, 05:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 810
Posted By JohnTP

It has been a few years since I have ridden in...

It has been a few years since I have ridden in that part of the county. It had very light traffic but the road surfaces are mostly chipseal. Nice ride overall.

John
Forum: Pacific Northwest
07-10-12, 10:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,180
Posted By JohnTP

My wife and I stayed in Winthrop over the...

My wife and I stayed in Winthrop over the Memorial day weekend and brought our road bikes. Although there aren't as many routes to choose from compared to MTB, the roads and scenery were excellent! ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-24-12, 07:34 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,160
Posted By JohnTP

Poorly adjusted rear derailler allowed the chain...

Poorly adjusted rear derailler allowed the chain to shift over the largest sprocket into the spokes - locked up the rear wheel but manged to bring it to a stop without taking a spill. Didn't know it...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-22-12, 10:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,400
Posted By JohnTP

I have a 2002 Lemond Buenos Aires and changed to...

I have a 2002 Lemond Buenos Aires and changed to the Harris Cyclery 13-30 cassette mentioned above. It works flawlessly with the existing Ultegra rear derailleur. The 1:1 gearing really really...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-16-12, 11:42 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,630
Posted By JohnTP

I also find myself enjoying the challenge of...

I also find myself enjoying the challenge of hills. I have a triple and a couple of years ago I changed the cassette to a 13-30 which gives me a 1:1 ratio on the low end. It really really makes a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-01-12, 10:02 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,803
Posted By JohnTP

Congratulations! I rode my first century last...

Congratulations! I rode my first century last Summer and it had over 8,600 ft of climbing so I can relate to both your pain and your pride in finishing!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-23-12, 09:26 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 7,306
Posted By JohnTP

I am running a triple with a low of 30 and a...

I am running a triple with a low of 30 and a 13-30 cassette (9 speed). I have knee issues and this gearing allows me to keep a nice cadence on all but the really steep stuff. I spin out at about...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-23-12, 09:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,029
Posted By JohnTP

How were the shoulders on Hwy 2 north of...

How were the shoulders on Hwy 2 north of Leavenworth through the canyon area?
Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-23-12, 09:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 858
Posted By JohnTP

I assume you will be taking the Edmonds ferry? ...

I assume you will be taking the Edmonds ferry? If so then I think a nice ride is as follows:

West on Hwy 104 from the ferry dock.
North on Hansville Road (has a nice wide shoulder)
West on...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-19-12, 01:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,353
Posted By JohnTP

I have been using a compact point and shoot or,...

I have been using a compact point and shoot or, in some cases a cell phone, but the image quality is frustrating. The newer line of mirrorless micro four thirds models like the Olympus PEN series...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-19-12, 12:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,353
Posted By JohnTP

Nice pictures and blog - what camera do you use...

Nice pictures and blog - what camera do you use and how do you carry it when riding?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-19-12, 12:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 550
Posted By JohnTP

There is life after 50!

A thought provoking article on aging and happiness:

"Life is not a long slow decline from sunlit uplands towards the valley of death. It is, rather, a U-bend.

When people start out on adult...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-05-12, 09:21 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 21,524
Posted By JohnTP

Sometimes I need just a bit more storage on...

Sometimes I need just a bit more storage on longer rides. Here is a small and light rear rack/bag that fills the gap between an under-saddle bag and a full rack:
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-13-12, 06:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,463
Posted By JohnTP

My brother lives in Solvang and I flew down from...

My brother lives in Solvang and I flew down from the Seattle area for the ride this year. It was great to get a break from the "wet cave" climate we deal with here in March and enjoy the beautiful...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
01-04-12, 09:08 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,672
Posted By JohnTP

The Chelan Century ride on June 23rd is a good...

The Chelan Century ride on June 23rd is a good one. I have ridden it for the last two years. Three loops each starting and ending at the Lake Chelan city park, great support, great weather and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-20-11, 09:59 AM
Replies: 216
Views: 12,238
Posted By JohnTP

Thanks - taken with a simple cell phone camera...

Thanks - taken with a simple cell phone camera (Droid 2 Global). As others have said "the best camera is the one you have with you". Here is a link to the full size original - I have it set as my...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-19-11, 12:06 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 12,238
Posted By JohnTP

Mid September bike ride east of Colfax WA in the...

Mid September bike ride east of Colfax WA in the wheat farming countryside of the beautiful Palouse river.

http://www.telebyte.com/pioneer/pattee/ColfaxScene.jpg...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
09-08-11, 11:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 972
Posted By JohnTP

Port Townsend is a great place to stay as well a...

Port Townsend is a great place to stay as well a ride. Some hills but it depends on what you are used to. Be sure the walk on the ferry with your bikes and ride on Whidbey Island as well. Very...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-01-11, 02:33 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,225
Posted By JohnTP

5 flats in 3000 miles on a set of Panaracers but...

5 flats in 3000 miles on a set of Panaracers but the last 2 were "end of life" flats because they were worn down to the core. That's effectively 1 flat per 1000 miles.

Just replaced them with a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-25-11, 12:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,318
Posted By JohnTP

"I’ve also developed ample stamina for demanding...

"I’ve also developed ample stamina for demanding activities, including skiing with local friends in the Rockies. It’s help professionally, and I’m able to travel globally and endure long flights and...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
08-25-11, 11:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 644
Posted By JohnTP

Nice ride and report. I did not know about the...

Nice ride and report. I did not know about the old Blewett pass road - Thanks!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-22-11, 11:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,618
Posted By JohnTP

The B-17 never wears out - it's your skin that...

The B-17 never wears out - it's your skin that wears off:)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-18-11, 11:41 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 55,908
Posted By JohnTP

For what it is worth, I have been using...

For what it is worth, I have been using www.ridewithgps.com and find that the grade data and total elevation gain/loss values are much more accurate than www.mapmyride.com.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-02-11, 11:37 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,740
Posted By JohnTP

I still have the same air in the tires that came...

I still have the same air in the tires that came with the bike when I bought it!

Be sure to check the inside of the tire to remove any shards of glass or you will have a second flat right away -...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-11, 10:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 769
Posted By JohnTP

My son and I camped at Zion NP last year and rode...

My son and I camped at Zion NP last year and rode our bikes on the park road through the heart of the canyon where no cars are allowed (shuttle buses only). Only about 8 miles to the end of the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-28-11, 03:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 736
Posted By JohnTP

The decibel limit is actually much higher...

The decibel limit is actually much higher considering the typical hearing loss of the 50+ crowd on this forum... The stoker has to resort to physical violence!

I did a metric training ride about...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-28-11, 11:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 736
Posted By JohnTP

8 hours in the saddle was tough but nothing...

8 hours in the saddle was tough but nothing lasting. No worse than sitting in the cheap seats at a double header baseball game...

I don't have definite plans for another century this summer but...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-27-11, 10:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 736
Posted By JohnTP

I wasn't worried about them - I just can't...

I wasn't worried about them - I just can't imagine my wife allowing me to go that fast with her on the back where she has limited visibility and no control. I would have sore ribs to show for it!
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-27-11, 07:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 736
Posted By JohnTP

My first century ride!

I rode this event last year but the hills crushed me like a bug:

http://www.centuryride.com/

It just made me more determined and this year I completed all 103 miles
and 8,606 feet of...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-31-11, 06:28 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,867
Posted By JohnTP

5'9" 150 lbs Age: 51 Crank: 52/42/30 ...

5'9"
150 lbs
Age: 51

Crank: 52/42/30
Cassette: 13-30

Bad knees and steep local hills - gotta have that 30-30 to keep the cadence up and the knees happy.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
03-31-11, 05:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 843
Posted By JohnTP

I rode it last year. Great weather, great...

I rode it last year. Great weather, great scenery and great support - I haven't signed up yet but I plan on riding it again this year.

I only completed the first 2 loops for a total of 70 miles. ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-08-10, 10:59 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,951
Posted By JohnTP

Our county has put up signs along our highways...

Our county has put up signs along our highways where a fatal auto accident has occurred - the signs read "Please don't drink and drive - In memory of _____". Others have placed crosses and flowers...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-29-10, 09:15 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,194
Posted By JohnTP

I was on a business trip in Copenhagen last...

I was on a business trip in Copenhagen last January. It was quite cold (10-20 F) snowing and windy but I saw more people riding bikes than I have ever seen even on a summer day in a typical American...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
09-22-10, 11:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,092
Posted By JohnTP

I live in Poulsbo and here is my input on the...

I live in Poulsbo and here is my input on the roads on the route.

Hwy 3, 305 and 104 have the most traffic of the roads in the route. I have lived here for 20 years now and the traffic volumes...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-03-10, 12:39 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 7,075
Posted By JohnTP

I got back into cycling after many years off. I...

I got back into cycling after many years off. I started back riding my 1976 Raleigh Super Course MkII with a Reynolds 531 frame and fork and a long relaxed wheel base.

I was really tired of...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-10, 02:45 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 7,595
Posted By JohnTP

With the local terrain here it is hard to even...

With the local terrain here it is hard to even find a truly "flat" road. It is 400 ft just to get back to my driveway!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-01-10, 02:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 852
Posted By JohnTP

Sorry - there is no solution for this...

Sorry - there is no solution for this...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-10, 09:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 834
Posted By JohnTP

Having only 225 miles under your belt before that...

Having only 225 miles under your belt before that long a ride is not really enough. Once you get more miles in the saddle you will build a better "base" for longer distances and it will definitely...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-10, 11:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,865
Posted By JohnTP

Take a look at the Redling Conquest Classic -...

Take a look at the Redling Conquest Classic - steel frame with carbon fork. Relaxed geometry and can handle a wide range of tire sizes.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-29-10, 10:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 702
Posted By JohnTP

Some of my business travel is by airline but I...

Some of my business travel is by airline but I have taken the bike on some of the trips where I can drive and it is always fun to ride some new roads. Last year I had a great ride in the Palouse...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-28-10, 05:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,621
Posted By JohnTP

Thanks - yes, cadence is crucial. Focusing on...

Thanks - yes, cadence is crucial. Focusing on really applying force throughout the entire pedal stroke helped but it took a big toll on the engine.

I think my rear derailler has a medium length...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-28-10, 03:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,621
Posted By JohnTP

It is a 52/42/30 crankset. Not certain if the...

It is a 52/42/30 crankset. Not certain if the rear derailler arm is medium or short. It is a stock 2002 Lemond Beuenos Aires (Reynolds 853 steel frame with carbon fork).

I sure like the step...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-28-10, 03:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,621
Posted By JohnTP

Nutrition was not an issue - the ride was well...

Nutrition was not an issue - the ride was well supported and I kept well hydrated and fueled both before and during the ride.

I have a 9 speed cassette (12-25). A 28 only gives me a 12% lower...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-28-10, 01:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,621
Posted By JohnTP

Lake Chelan Washington - Ride Report

Here is a link to the event:

http://www.centuryride.com/index.php?page_id=236

The weather was excellent with a cool morning start warming up to a mid afternoon high in the low 80's. Not a...
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