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Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-17-17, 11:26 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 601
Posted By king88uy7

Peaking on Thursday

I typically ride Monday through Friday and take Saturday and Sunday as rest days. Each week, I perceive the greatest power and endurance on Thursday. I would expect to have my best performance on...
Forum: Commuting
07-20-17, 02:35 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,684
Posted By king88uy7

Los Angeles

Los Angeles
Forum: Commuting
07-20-17, 01:39 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,684
Posted By king88uy7

Support from the police

One thing that has bummed me out about bicycle commuting is the lack of support from the police.

On my commute today, two lanes in my direction, narrow lanes, parking on the right, so I center in...
Forum: Commuting
05-19-17, 12:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,422
Posted By king88uy7

Saddle sores

My commute is 19 miles each way. I was suffering through near constant saddle sores. I was wearing a clean bib in the morning and wearing the same bib home in the evening.

I finally broke down...
Forum: Commuting
09-14-16, 01:07 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,747
Posted By king88uy7

40 miles RT is a long commute. That commute +...

40 miles RT is a long commute. That commute + work would diminish the time and energy you have for other things in your life during the week. It depends on your other hobbies and family commitments.
Forum: Commuting
09-06-16, 09:06 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,953
Posted By king88uy7

I could, but I'm not willing to spend the time to...

I could, but I'm not willing to spend the time to go pedestrian speeds for two miles. I've moved to a street that has higher speeds but also has a painted bike lane between the traffic lane and the...
Forum: Southern California
08-31-16, 09:31 AM
Replies: 500
Views: 89,046
Posted By king88uy7

I see the same type of tarp encampment with a...

I see the same type of tarp encampment with a huge pile of pike parts near the bike path in Van Nuys. I don't know if they are selling stuff or just hoarding. It's never been a problem for me, but...
Forum: Commuting
08-26-16, 12:43 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,953
Posted By king88uy7

Thank you for all the responses. I appreciate it....

Thank you for all the responses. I appreciate it. So far it seems like taking the lane brings malice as opposed to careless indifference. But I will do some more experiments next week. It's only two...
Forum: Commuting
08-25-16, 10:42 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,953
Posted By king88uy7

Thanks for this link. There are some classes...

Thanks for this link. There are some classes coming up I could go to. That's a good idea.

There is a lot of car traffic where I live so people just drive as fast as possible. The speed limits...
Forum: Commuting
08-25-16, 08:39 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,953
Posted By king88uy7

Scared of the cars passing me

I'm curious how other commuters handle getting close passed.

To get to work, I have to get off the MUP and ride on a two lane street for about two miles. Because I have to cross an aqueduct and...
Forum: Southern California
10-10-08, 10:42 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,267
Posted By king88uy7

Bicycle licence?

The recent LACBC email says the LAPD are ticketing cyclists for not having a bicycle licence, California Vehicle Code (LAMC 26.01).

Anyone have any additional information? Is there a $ fine? Is...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-11-08, 10:07 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 10,524
Posted By king88uy7

It seems that much of the cycling community has...

It seems that much of the cycling community has an issue with the police. Why is that?
Forum: Southern California
02-19-08, 11:04 PM
Replies: 2,416
Views: 98,468
Posted By king88uy7

You might want to stay on Sepulveda past Burbank...

You might want to stay on Sepulveda past Burbank till the Orange Line, then take that to Woodley.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-01-07, 05:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 827
Posted By king88uy7

in front till they understand what you do, then...

in front till they understand what you do, then in back to critique.
Forum: Commuting
08-01-07, 05:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,043
Posted By king88uy7

Contacting the police is a waste of time, they...

Contacting the police is a waste of time, they don't care. Definitely contact his employer.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-07, 11:04 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,810
Posted By king88uy7

What was the punishment for the driver?

What was the punishment for the driver?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-16-07, 06:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 739
Posted By king88uy7

Ain't gonna happen. Glad you're Ok.

Ain't gonna happen. Glad you're Ok.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-15-07, 05:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 951
Posted By king88uy7

It's odd being a cyclist in the US. We're...

It's odd being a cyclist in the US. We're constantly surrounded by negligent people with deadly weapons that hate us, and we have no legal protection.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-07-07, 11:05 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,078
Posted By king88uy7

From an engineering point of view, bicycles have...

From an engineering point of view, bicycles have no place on the road. The weight differential + motorist skill level makes it very dangerous. We choose to ignore the danger, but it's real.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-07, 10:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,206
Posted By king88uy7

wallbike

wallbike
Forum: Commuting
06-21-07, 12:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 713
Posted By king88uy7

It is bigger than that. I have a pump, tube,...

It is bigger than that. I have a pump, tube, multiwrench, work clothes, lunch, and a jacket in one saddlebag. Saddlebag being the big bag that attaches to your bike rack, not the little bag that...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-15-07, 02:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 632
Posted By king88uy7

Yep. It's important to understand that morotists...

Yep. It's important to understand that morotists are legally allowed to kill you. Crazy, but true.
Forum: Commuting
06-13-07, 07:10 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,766
Posted By king88uy7

Take a shower before your ride, bring food, and...

Take a shower before your ride, bring food, and be careful if you're not used to riding in traffic, it's nuts out there. Please understand that it's legal for a motorist to kill you, and take...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-13-07, 04:51 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 9,812
Posted By king88uy7

The police do not care about cyclist safety. This...

The police do not care about cyclist safety. This situation went from reasonably safe to significantly dangerous, under the pretext of safety. Totally ridiculous. The police enjoy hurting people and...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-30-07, 08:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,010
Posted By king88uy7

You are correct, I could have moved right. The...

You are correct, I could have moved right. The reason I didn't is because of the driveways (I try not to be right of right turning traffic.) Sometimes it's hard to know what's best, and I don't...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-29-07, 08:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,010
Posted By king88uy7

No support from the police

On my commute and I'm taking the narrow 35mph lane @ 20mph (two lanes each direction). The right lane widens for about 100 yards for a few driveways (it's odd) and then narrows again. I just stay in...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-04-07, 12:04 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,409
Posted By king88uy7

That's how I've interpreted the law as well. But...

That's how I've interpreted the law as well. But it's interesting that the bike lane stripe in this area changes to dashes before right turns onto public streets, but is solid alongside these...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-03-07, 02:09 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,409
Posted By king88uy7

Question about CA 21208: (4) When approaching a...

Question about CA 21208: (4) When approaching a place where a right turn is authorized.

Does a driveway into an apartment complex count as "a place where a right turn is authorized?" The bike...
Forum: Commuting
12-27-06, 10:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 835
Posted By king88uy7

I commute in the valley, and it *is* windy today!...

I commute in the valley, and it *is* windy today! Ack!
Forum: Commuting
11-04-06, 12:31 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,454
Posted By king88uy7

I didn't know about the cab/bike wars, but I've...

I didn't know about the cab/bike wars, but I've had some cab drivers pull some unbelievably dangerous stuff around me. I didn't understand what their deal was... Now I'll be more careful around...
Forum: Commuting
12-25-05, 12:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,493
Posted By king88uy7

I rode Woodcliff today. Wow, that's steep. I...

I rode Woodcliff today. Wow, that's steep. I turned around at Mulholland so I don't know what the rest looks like. There's a road on google maps called E.Sepulveda. I'm going to see what that...
Forum: Commuting
12-23-05, 02:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,493
Posted By king88uy7

Thanks. I ride Sepulveda from Burbank in the...

Thanks. I ride Sepulveda from Burbank in the valley to the VA. Does everyone that bike commutes on the city streets deal with this aggressive behaviour from the motorists ? I'm concerned I'm doing...
Forum: Commuting
12-23-05, 01:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,493
Posted By king88uy7

How to ride Sepulveda

I've been commuting for a few weeks on Sepulveda, and they all hate me. I don't ever see other commuters so I don't really know, maybe I'm doing it wrong. Southbound is OK, the bike lane up the...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-29-05, 08:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 557
Posted By king88uy7

Tire size for fat guy

I got a real racing style road bike the other day, it has 700x23 tires on it. I weigh 220 lbs. I pumped the tires up to 120psi but the rear feels a little squishy, too much I think, but I don't...
Forum: Touring
11-16-05, 07:26 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,278
Posted By king88uy7

I tried a b17 based on the hype and it didn't fit...

I tried a b17 based on the hype and it didn't fit me well. Seats with a cutout work better for me.
Forum: Commuting
11-14-05, 04:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 650
Posted By king88uy7

It's a lot more fun than driving though, except...

It's a lot more fun than driving though, except for the snot.
Forum: Commuting
11-14-05, 04:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 650
Posted By king88uy7

I'm only riding a couple days per week because...

I'm only riding a couple days per week because the northbound trip is still hard for me. Near the top of the pass it seems like it gets steep! Sepulveda is OK most places. The tunnel is scary. I...
Forum: Commuting
11-04-05, 01:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 650
Posted By king88uy7

Thanks. I'm going for it on Monday!

Thanks. I'm going for it on Monday!
Forum: Commuting
11-03-05, 08:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 650
Posted By king88uy7

Sepulveda between valley and W.LA

Is anyone familiar with this route ? I'm going to start bike commuting and was wondering if anyone has any tips/routes for the south side of the pass ? I need to get down to Olympic west of the...
Forum: Touring
10-31-05, 08:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 811
Posted By king88uy7

Move the saddle back.

Move the saddle back.
Forum: Touring
10-27-05, 06:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 913
Posted By king88uy7

Get an Axis.

Get an Axis.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-25-05, 01:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 380
Posted By king88uy7

handlebar stem rise/fall difference ?

Is there a difference in handling between a stem that's angled down with spacers versus a stem that's angled up without spacers, putting the handlebars is roughly the same place ?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-20-05, 07:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,244
Posted By king88uy7

I call it the "West LA Swoop." They teach it at...

I call it the "West LA Swoop."
They teach it at UCLA in Narcissism 101.
Happens all the time around here, I'm glad people are finally getting bonked for it.
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