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Forum: Texas
10-28-08, 10:18 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,045
Posted By bluebottle1

You're a doctor. You already have that, don't...

You're a doctor. You already have that, don't you? ;)
Forum: Texas
10-23-08, 04:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,830
Posted By bluebottle1

Absolutely. You should have no trouble.

Absolutely. You should have no trouble.
Forum: Texas
10-16-08, 01:22 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,705
Posted By bluebottle1

I think that--generally speaking--any team that...

I think that--generally speaking--any team that has shown good citizenship and fundraising effort over the years can get a few more folks in. Last year, there were definitely more than 13,000...
Forum: Texas
10-02-08, 01:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 756
Posted By bluebottle1

****. Just got word that Ike has scratched this...

****. Just got word that Ike has scratched this one off the calendar for the year. The ride is officially cancelled.
Forum: Texas
09-30-08, 09:30 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,705
Posted By bluebottle1

You DEFINITELY need to register early. Last...

You DEFINITELY need to register early. Last year, the ride filled up in about two weeks.
Forum: Texas
09-29-08, 10:19 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 3,694
Posted By bluebottle1

Just got my electricity back yesterday at about...

Just got my electricity back yesterday at about 6:30 p.m. The guys working the lines for CenterPoint looked exhausted. They must be putting in some hellacious hours, but I'm thankful for it. Lack...
09-26-08, 03:16 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,963
Posted By bluebottle1

Yes, but this old fart's attack isn't aimed at...

Yes, but this old fart's attack isn't aimed at just the cyclists who are going the wrong way or failing to stop at intersections. It's aimed at every cyclist who uses the public roadways, and, like...
Forum: Texas
09-22-08, 12:14 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 3,694
Posted By bluebottle1

Power still out in my neck of the woods. ...

Power still out in my neck of the woods. (#@!%ing Center Point :mad:) Lots of power trucks in the neighborhood yesterday. None today and still no electricity. I'm starting to get worried for my...
Forum: Texas
09-11-08, 02:25 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 3,694
Posted By bluebottle1

Thanks, but it appears I'll be able to watch Ike...

Thanks, but it appears I'll be able to watch Ike from my front yard without too much trouble!
Forum: Texas
08-27-08, 10:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 868
Posted By bluebottle1

I'm signed up for the Bike Around the Bay, Oct....

I'm signed up for the Bike Around the Bay, Oct. 18-19. It got reviewed very well last year, so I'm giving it a shot.
Forum: Texas
08-08-08, 01:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,042
Posted By bluebottle1

Rode it last year and likely will do again this...

Rode it last year and likely will do again this year. I met some cool folks (including ripa), and it was a good time.
Forum: Texas
07-25-08, 01:10 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,174
Posted By bluebottle1

From one member of the bar to another, good luck...

From one member of the bar to another, good luck Greyhound. I don't practice in Montgomery County and don't know anyone there, but if I can help out in any way, shoot me a note.
Forum: Texas
07-25-08, 01:06 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,018
Posted By bluebottle1

I'm totally sympathetic. I know the area you're...

I'm totally sympathetic. I know the area you're riding quite well and have ridden there myself. But lose the water gun. Someone's gonna pull the real thing on you one day.
06-18-08, 09:11 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 5,950
Posted By bluebottle1

We're all pulling for you, BluesDawg. Keep up...

We're all pulling for you, BluesDawg. Keep up the fight.
Forum: Texas
05-20-08, 01:01 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,651
Posted By bluebottle1

Skippy, there's another group ride that starts...

Skippy, there's another group ride that starts out closer to your neck of the woods. I-Cycle, which is at the confluence of TC Jester and 18th, barely east of Ella has group rides running both...
Forum: Texas
05-01-08, 01:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 530
Posted By bluebottle1

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Forum: Texas
04-30-08, 10:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 530
Posted By bluebottle1

Welcome, Sarge! There are a number of us in the...

Welcome, Sarge! There are a number of us in the greater Houston area. I get out to your neck of the woods on rare occasions, though it's been a while now that I think of it. Anyway, hope you find...
Forum: Texas
04-21-08, 12:48 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,883
Posted By bluebottle1

The area around Hobby is pretty much of a toilet....

The area around Hobby is pretty much of a toilet. There are nice areas north and west of downtown. (Rex looks to live in one of them--Bellaire--and I'm in another--the Heights). Houston probably...
Forum: Texas
04-21-08, 12:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 481
Posted By bluebottle1

Oh no, Rex! Leave your snake ON THE BIKE. That...

Oh no, Rex! Leave your snake ON THE BIKE. That way you can be pretty sure it won't get stolen.
Forum: Texas
04-11-08, 12:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,371
Posted By bluebottle1

Just always remember to look behind you before...

Just always remember to look behind you before you launch a snot rocket. It's the polite thing to do.
Forum: Texas
04-11-08, 09:09 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,371
Posted By bluebottle1

It's mostly gonna be crosswinds anyway, not in...

It's mostly gonna be crosswinds anyway, not in your face. That said, stay off the aerobars in your pace lines, guys. I just know I'm gonna be *****ing at people about that all weekend!
Forum: Texas
04-10-08, 08:13 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,483
Posted By bluebottle1

Aw, hell. Can't you just send her and stay home?...

Aw, hell. Can't you just send her and stay home? :D
Forum: Texas
04-10-08, 08:11 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,371
Posted By bluebottle1

Actually, I just checked Weather Underground, and...

Actually, I just checked Weather Underground, and it seems it'll be a bit stronger than that--11 to 12 mph--but not as bad as in the teens. It looks like pure crosswind on day one, and a lighter...
Forum: Texas
04-10-08, 08:06 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,371
Posted By bluebottle1

Yes, but look at it this way, the winds look to...

Yes, but look at it this way, the winds look to be pretty light, and the last part of day one into LaGrange actually heads south, so you're likely to have a bit of tailwind right when you could use...
Forum: Texas
04-10-08, 08:04 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 618
Posted By bluebottle1

:eek: Glad to hear you're okay, but that's...

:eek:

Glad to hear you're okay, but that's got to have been nerve-wracking. The storms are supposed to hit our area today, but it looks as if we may skate on the bad stuff. We'll get some rain...
Forum: Texas
04-08-08, 01:44 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,483
Posted By bluebottle1

I'm the guy in the ride marshal jersey on the...

I'm the guy in the ride marshal jersey on the silver Airborne.
Forum: Texas
04-03-08, 07:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,768
Posted By bluebottle1

+1 Lay off alcohol and limit your caffeine...

+1

Lay off alcohol and limit your caffeine intake as well. I try to make sure I'm drinking plenty of water for about three days before the ride. As for diet, my regular diet is pretty low fat...
Forum: Texas
04-02-08, 09:10 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,802
Posted By bluebottle1

I heard the ride wasn't very good a couple years...

I heard the ride wasn't very good a couple years ago. (I think that was the first TdH?) Anyway, I think they've gotten better at it since then. Give 'em another shot, CC. If future tours are as...
Forum: Texas
03-28-08, 10:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,011
Posted By bluebottle1

Also, Bikesport is worth checking out. They're...

Also, Bikesport is worth checking out. They're really pricey, but they do tend to know their stuff.

http://bikesport.com/
Forum: Texas
03-27-08, 11:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,011
Posted By bluebottle1

Are you talking bike shops or just "shop"...

Are you talking bike shops or just "shop" shops?
Forum: Texas
03-24-08, 10:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 498
Posted By bluebottle1

My wife and I had our wedding at one of the bed &...

My wife and I had our wedding at one of the bed & breakfast inns at Round Top. It was a great weekend, and I always enjoy reliving the memories when I ride through the area.
Forum: Texas
03-19-08, 01:10 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,802
Posted By bluebottle1

I understand they wound up with about 1,000 more...

I understand they wound up with about 1,000 more folks turning out for this than expected. The previous year, there were t-shirts left over. I know because that's how I got mine. I was a ride...
Forum: Texas
03-18-08, 06:41 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,802
Posted By bluebottle1

Y'know, I've been planning to for ages and after...

Y'know, I've been planning to for ages and after the MS150 is in the can, I probably will.
Forum: Texas
03-18-08, 06:40 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,802
Posted By bluebottle1

True, but I did get a chuckle out of the signs on...

True, but I did get a chuckle out of the signs on the Hardy saying "straight" with an arrow pointing ahead when I was on top of an overpass. I mean, where else am I gonna go?
Forum: Texas
03-17-08, 12:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 718
Posted By bluebottle1

Congratulations, Spider! Sounds like you may...

Congratulations, Spider! Sounds like you may need to start saving for a tandem.
Forum: Texas
03-17-08, 09:21 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,802
Posted By bluebottle1

I'd echo pretty much everything Bob had to say in...

I'd echo pretty much everything Bob had to say in his report. One place where I did have an issue was at the first rest stop. The "waiting area" to get into the porta-johns crossed the area where...
Forum: Texas
03-10-08, 08:18 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,802
Posted By bluebottle1

This is what I have heard from someone in the...

This is what I have heard from someone in the know (i.e. employee of the mayor's office who set the route in 2006 and 2007). Running the TdH as anything but an out and back dramatically increases...
Forum: Texas
03-04-08, 09:37 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 834
Posted By bluebottle1

Or just use my tactic--the annoyance factor. ...

Or just use my tactic--the annoyance factor.

"Can I have a new bike?" "No."
"Can I have a new bike?" "No."
"Can I have a new bike?" "No."
"Can I have a new bike?" "No."
"Can I have a new...
02-25-08, 02:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,028
Posted By bluebottle1

Best of luck, Trackman. Keep up the fundraising...

Best of luck, Trackman. Keep up the fundraising and the riding. I just put in my donation.
Forum: Texas
02-19-08, 10:06 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 834
Posted By bluebottle1

+1,000,000 Since I started doing serious...

+1,000,000

Since I started doing serious road riding, I've steadily upgraded on shorts, and it makes an extraordinary difference. I started out cheap. Not a good idea. When I got my first pair...
Forum: Texas
02-19-08, 10:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 654
Posted By bluebottle1

I'd guess nothing but a warning. I think the...

I'd guess nothing but a warning. I think the real reason for "closing" the park is so there's an excuse to roust any kids sneaking off to get high or anybody looking to do something else illicit.
02-11-08, 01:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,063
Posted By bluebottle1

Sorry for flogging a dead horse, here, but I...

Sorry for flogging a dead horse, here, but I wasn't on all weekend and signed on Monday morning to find the current state of affairs. I understand why this freeze-out is happening, but I honestly...
02-11-08, 09:41 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,063
Posted By bluebottle1

You're gonna need more than a six pack, snowy. ...

You're gonna need more than a six pack, snowy. This calls for a couple of cases at the least. ;)
Forum: Texas
02-11-08, 09:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 778
Posted By bluebottle1

Sorry to read the experience was bad in 2007. ...

Sorry to read the experience was bad in 2007. This year's was pretty nice. You can still complain about the route because, well, it's just not that exciting. Not a whole bunch of scenery there,...
Forum: Texas
02-06-08, 10:26 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,374
Posted By bluebottle1

Maybe see you on the West U. I'm scheduled to...

Maybe see you on the West U. I'm scheduled to ride marshal that one, and I plan to do the metric century.

Headwind training is good, but I wouldn't really say it substitutes for hill riding. ...
Forum: Texas
02-01-08, 02:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 438
Posted By bluebottle1

SpiderMike's suggestion is probably the best...

SpiderMike's suggestion is probably the best available idea. Unfortunately, the Dome area just isn't very hospitable. That said, you are pretty close to Braes Bayou, which has a bike path, though...
Forum: Texas
01-23-08, 01:51 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,374
Posted By bluebottle1

Good for you, Gav. I'm a ride marshal for the...

Good for you, Gav. I'm a ride marshal for the second year this time around (my sixth MS150, overall), and there are way too many Lance wanna-bes on this ride. Just remember, it's a ride, not a...
Forum: Texas
01-08-08, 03:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 885
Posted By bluebottle1

My big question would be, "what about stopping?" ...

My big question would be, "what about stopping?" Particularly if you're going downhill? I would have thought at least some disc brakes would be essential with that much weight going forward.
Forum: Texas
12-20-07, 10:23 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,613
Posted By bluebottle1

I'm with Houston Biker and SpiderMike on this. ...

I'm with Houston Biker and SpiderMike on this. The number of riders (and particularly, inexperienced riders) on the MS150 makes a fixie too dangerous, IMHO. I'm riding in 2008, but it's my last...
Forum: Texas
12-20-07, 10:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,188
Posted By bluebottle1

Nowhere near Katy, myself (Heights area, just off...

Nowhere near Katy, myself (Heights area, just off the north loop), but I often wind up out in that direction. Echo SpiderMike's advice re clipless pedals. You'll wind up falling over at some point....
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