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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-26-04, 10:39 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,822
Posted By antonius

Here in Canada we are in the midst of a federal...

Here in Canada we are in the midst of a federal election campaign. Many of the parties have their riding candidates and supporters stand on the edge of busy thoroughfares waving signs and banners...
Forum: Commuting
03-27-04, 07:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,074
Posted By antonius

My system is similar to the above: 1. Shower...

My system is similar to the above:

1. Shower in the morning before I leave.
2. Put on deodorant and dress for the ride.
3. Cycle slower on the last 2 km to the office.
4. I use a facecloth to...
Forum: Commuting
03-20-04, 12:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 703
Posted By antonius

Yes, ngateguy, life is good to us. But you know,...

Yes, ngateguy, life is good to us. But you know, what if we were to have some compassion instead of wishing bad karma, we might enjoy many more good things that life has to offer. And to have the...
Forum: Commuting
01-11-04, 09:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 965
Posted By antonius

Go for it! I've worked on my commuting by...

Go for it!

I've worked on my commuting by cycle since June 2001. And I wasn't young as you are but was able to do it. I too began carrying all my supplies, lunch, clothes, shoes, etc. in...
Forum: Commuting
12-30-03, 11:30 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,354
Posted By antonius

I live on a bus route used by three different bus...

I live on a bus route used by three different bus routes. One of the routes, the # 410, ends within 4 km of my workplace. And all the buses are equipped with bike racks. So I really do not need...
Forum: Commuting
11-09-03, 02:27 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,560
Posted By antonius

I purchased my new commuter road bike at the...

I purchased my new commuter road bike at the beginning of April this year. Continental Top Touring 2000 tires 700 x 28c were spec'd and were installed. To date I have put on 4,200 kms on these...
Forum: Commuting
10-29-03, 12:18 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,280,398
Posted By antonius

Ritz 34 degrees C is hot. Around 92 to 93...

Ritz

34 degrees C is hot. Around 92 to 93 degress F.

Wouldn't it be easier for the rest of us if the USA would go metric? :p
Forum: Commuting
10-19-03, 11:23 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,185
Posted By antonius

Thank you for comments. It's good feedback. ...

Thank you for comments. It's good feedback.

I think of these incidents as a learning experience (if I live through them) and consider how I could have used a different approach so I can be...
Forum: Commuting
10-18-03, 04:23 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,280,398
Posted By antonius

Thanks, Jean. :)

Thanks, Jean. :)
Forum: Commuting
10-18-03, 03:59 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,280,398
Posted By antonius

Thursday and Friday must have been the wettest...

Thursday and Friday must have been the wettest days I've cycled in. I used the bus part way in on Thursday AM. I cyled to the dentist for my dentist appointment then took the bus to the Skytrain...
Forum: Commuting
10-18-03, 03:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,185
Posted By antonius

Designated bike lane

Folks,

Where there is a cycling lane provided on a residential roadway adjacent to the car lane separated by a solid white lane and marked with signs and stencils designating it as a cycling lane,...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-28-03, 11:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,942
Posted By antonius

Well, I never thought I would have hypertension...

Well, I never thought I would have hypertension until 2 years ago. BP reading of 165/105. Since then, April 2001, I've dropped 40 pounds to 165 lbs, changed my diet to include more fruits and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-23-03, 10:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,779
Posted By antonius

TA DA!!!!!!!

TA DA!!!!!!!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-23-03, 09:56 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,779
Posted By antonius

Aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde...

Aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoetnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be at the rghit pclae. The...
Forum: Commuting
09-15-03, 11:48 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,280,398
Posted By antonius

Nice ride in this morning. Sun coming up, a...

Nice ride in this morning. Sun coming up, a little bit of a tailwind.

Then as I came to the last km of my commute, on a trail into a little park next to my work, I approached an older couple. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-03, 10:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 763
Posted By antonius

Thanks for the story. I've been watching the...

Thanks for the story. I've been watching the happenings from the west coast since yesterday shortly after the news broke out. I've been working at home sending my reports via e-mail to the...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-12-03, 09:10 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,908
Posted By antonius

Hi. The last thing that my doctor did for my...

Hi.

The last thing that my doctor did for my physcial two years ago, was to check my blood pressure - 165 over 115. I had no idea at that time the significance of that reading. My previous...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-11-03, 12:47 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,711
Posted By antonius

Cyclochica, you are happy. I'm 46, married...

Cyclochica, you are happy.

I'm 46, married with four children, three are adults, still living at home. I cycle to work quite often and often use the bike to do errands and do the weekend ride...
Forum: Recreational & Family
08-09-03, 07:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,854
Posted By antonius

My wife recently purchased a Trek 7100 for the...

My wife recently purchased a Trek 7100 for the same reasons as the wife of Peddler. She is just a little over 5'8", she has the long legs, and maybe not so long torso but she wanted to ride in the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-31-03, 10:30 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,947
Posted By antonius

Up here in Canada, after Sunday, that's it for...

Up here in Canada, after Sunday, that's it for cycling. No more TDF '03 re-caps or other cycling coverage til maybe the World's in Hamilton in Oct and/or July '04. Nothing but Caribbean Workout and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-22-03, 06:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,234
Posted By antonius

I have a pair of TT2000's on my new commuter that...

I have a pair of TT2000's on my new commuter that I purchased at the beginning of April. Over 1,500 kms so far to date without a flat. I maintain the recommended pressure and find the ride rather...
Forum: Commuting
06-12-03, 10:26 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,270
Posted By antonius

I wear a cyling jersey overtop a cycling...

I wear a cyling jersey overtop a cycling undershirt. And wear the typical cycling spandex shorts. I want to be comfortable and not have excess material in the way. I also find that a cycling...
Forum: Commuting
06-11-03, 10:56 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,280,398
Posted By antonius

Well today was my first day of the week to...

Well today was my first day of the week to commute to work. Last week I did all five days. A first. Racked up 360 kms from June 2 to June 8. Took Monday and Tuesday this week as rest days.
...
Forum: Commuting
06-03-03, 08:27 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,280,398
Posted By antonius

That's right, Ed, yesterday's ride ended with a...

That's right, Ed, yesterday's ride ended with a bummer.

But I forgot to mention that half way on my ride home yesterday, I was passed by two young ladies in a white VW Golf convertible. The young...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-03, 08:10 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,540
Posted By antonius

I wear my spandex with pride. Here is my...

I wear my spandex with pride.

Here is my washing system....

1.) Reset the wash load to "small".
2.) Set temperature to "warm / cold".
3.) Set cycle to "delicates".
4.) Turn machine on.
5.)...
Forum: Commuting
06-02-03, 11:04 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,280,398
Posted By antonius

Today is the first day of Bike Month and I plan...

Today is the first day of Bike Month and I plan on cycling to work as much as possible this month. As my commute is 52 km round trip, I haven't worked up to 4 or 5 days per week yet. Not as young...
Forum: Commuting
05-28-03, 10:27 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,280,398
Posted By antonius

Excellent ride into work this morning, nice and...

Excellent ride into work this morning, nice and calm, averaged 26 km/hr, made it to work in 1 hour. Ride home was a little slower, wind picked up during the day, so I had a headwind. It was sunny...
Forum: Commuting
05-18-03, 11:19 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,665
Posted By antonius

My current commute is 26 km one way, just a...

My current commute is 26 km one way, just a little bit over an hour, actual time. I do this 2 to 3.5 times per week. Right now I am working on applying for a posted position at my city hall and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-03, 12:04 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,702
Posted By antonius

Koffee, well that's a new one, I don't think I...

Koffee, well that's a new one, I don't think I received a proposition like that. :eek: My wife might be open to it, she always says she needs another pair of hands to help around the house.. :D ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-03, 04:50 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,702
Posted By antonius

Raisin toes********** Oh, I get it! :D ...

Raisin toes**********


Oh, I get it! :D

I think it's raisin everything. :p
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-03, 03:41 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,702
Posted By antonius

I mostly take showers but have a weekly "hot"...

I mostly take showers but have a weekly "hot" bath at the end of the work week. I made sure when we built this house many years ago that we would have a 6 ft soaker tub, complete with jets, in the...
Forum: Commuting
05-02-03, 12:06 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,280,398
Posted By antonius

Little cool this morning, cloudy, no rain, and I...

Little cool this morning, cloudy, no rain, and I thought I should have dressed a little warmer - sleeveless vest over long sleeve jersey and shorts. Warmed up after a few kms. Had a bit of light...
Forum: Introductions
05-01-03, 04:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 323
Posted By antonius

Welcome locole I have a special fondness for...

Welcome locole

I have a special fondness for Saskatoon. That is where I was conceived. Then moved in transit via rail and born in Vancouver. Visited once back in '68 or '69.

Wish I only had...
Forum: Commuting
05-01-03, 01:22 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,158
Posted By antonius

Hi Vegan What would be the route that you...

Hi Vegan

What would be the route that you need to commute?

I cycle from Steveston to the Burnaby flats near the New West border and that is 26km one way. If I take Kent Ave all the way to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-03, 11:21 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 6,663
Posted By antonius

Totalkos I read again your original post. ...

Totalkos

I read again your original post.

You said that you found your bike. Nobody was preventing you from taking your bike and leaving. Yet you decided to find the person who took it. So...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-03, 09:15 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 6,663
Posted By antonius

I agree with Belfast Biker. What have we...

I agree with Belfast Biker.

What have we accomplished if that thief died from that hit on the head or put into a coma or in a vegetative state for the rest of his life - for many, many years. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-03, 02:39 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 6,663
Posted By antonius

Did you lock the bike before you went into the...

Did you lock the bike before you went into the store?

Could have been an opportunity for learning. This was not a case where someone was using force to take your bike. If approached differently,...
Forum: Commuting
04-12-03, 11:47 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,280,398
Posted By antonius

First day back to the office after spending 3...

First day back to the office after spending 3 days in Charleston, SC. And first commute on my new commuter. Nice, nice, nice. One minor mishap though....Within 1 km to the office, I came across a...
Forum: Introductions
04-11-03, 01:59 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,319
Posted By antonius

Sheesh! I need to get out more often. :D

Sheesh! I need to get out more often. :D
Forum: Commuting
04-11-03, 01:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,205
Posted By antonius

Hello THV On the gearing, I have a triple on...

Hello THV

On the gearing, I have a triple on the front: 30-42-52 and the rear as I far as I can recall is a 12-27. On my Apollo, I have a 39-53 crankset on the front and the rear, as I recall, ...
Forum: Commuting
04-09-03, 12:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,205
Posted By antonius

Ahh... I should have a look for that book as...

Ahh... I should have a look for that book as well, later on, when I get back.

Picked up the new bike on Saturday and it rides really nice. Need to make some seat height adjustments to get it...
Forum: Commuting
04-09-03, 12:01 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,659
Posted By antonius

Well, my mom thinks I'm nuts to be cycling to and...

Well, my mom thinks I'm nuts to be cycling to and from work. And I'm 46 and married for nearly 24 years and raised 4 children. And she also doesn't believe in all the "bunk" about health such as...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-03, 03:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 368
Posted By antonius

Hello from Charleston SC

Just wanted to say hello as I'm visiting this wonderful city. Long way from Vancouver, Canada. Thank you for the clouds and rain. Makes me feel at home. Man, is it humid. Fubar, you cycling in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-03, 07:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 585
Posted By antonius

Well I had to reply with glee, Hillyman. Now...

Well I had to reply with glee, Hillyman. Now that's the spirit.

I too had difficulty with holding my temper and not let things go. Nooo, I had to cuss and flip my finger, chew people out, fume...
Forum: Commuting
04-03-03, 10:06 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,280,398
Posted By antonius

I'm sorry for my earlier post on my commute about...

I'm sorry for my earlier post on my commute about the f_ _ t . I didn't intend to hex some others' commutes.

I haven't cycled to work the last couple of days. But I did cycle to the Citizens'...
Forum: Commuting
04-03-03, 12:57 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,329
Posted By antonius

I've stopped commuting by bike for a few days...

I've stopped commuting by bike for a few days until I get my bike fixed or get my new one. Whichever comes first. And then when I get back in town. I'll be in Charleston, SC from Sunday till...
Forum: Commuting
04-03-03, 12:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,205
Posted By antonius

Yes, I agree that the piece between Oak and...

Yes, I agree that the piece between Oak and Cambie is ugly as well. I've ridden that stretch many times.

I just returned home from attending a meeting with the Richmond Citizens' Cycling...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-03-03, 12:31 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,395
Posted By antonius

What is a bicycle?

What is a bicycle?
Forum: Commuting
04-02-03, 06:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,205
Posted By antonius

Hello Narayan This will be my second...

Hello Narayan

This will be my second Cramerotti. My first is a used '99, I don't recall the model, and it came with Shimano 600 group, probably '97. Looked in very good shape. I bought it from...
Forum: Commuting
04-02-03, 10:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,205
Posted By antonius

Hello Narayan Thank you for the tips. It's...

Hello Narayan

Thank you for the tips. It's good to hear from other Vancouver commuters and get ideas.

I have been cycle commuting since June 2001. I cycle from near Steveston to the...
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