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Forum: Commuting
09-11-07, 11:51 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 719
Posted By egmell2190

Filtering- What would you do?

I found a thread in A&S all about filtering but it took about 8 posts before it turned into a VC or not discussion, so I'll post this here.

OK, here is the situation, I work on base (USAF) and...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-12-07, 12:13 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,383
Posted By egmell2190

Funny, But instead of carrying fake...

Funny,

But instead of carrying fake tickets around just flip their break-away mirrors forward.
Forum: Mountain - Plains
06-05-07, 11:52 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,313
Posted By egmell2190

So nobody here was the guy that did the century...

So nobody here was the guy that did the century on a SS/FG while wearing a lovely green dress and Ragety-Ann red hair?

Congrats to everyone that finished.

Remarkably it only took me 20min....
Forum: Commuting
06-01-07, 04:21 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,473
Posted By egmell2190

I haven't missed anything on the packing...

I haven't missed anything on the packing checklist as far as clothes go. However, I did once manage to pull a pair of my wife's underwear out of my sock drawer and not realize the mix-up until after...
Forum: Commuting
05-24-07, 11:07 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,728
Posted By egmell2190

As far as offensive measures, I don't know. I do...

As far as offensive measures, I don't know. I do know that slime is an excellent defense for goat heads. When I was living in Tucson, I would pull 3-4 out after every MTB ride. My only defense was...
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-23-07, 08:25 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,865
Posted By egmell2190

I don't know how heavy it is but I did haul the...

I don't know how heavy it is but I did haul the front wheel of my truck 7mi round trip to get a valve stem replaced on this.
45540
Forum: Commuting
05-23-07, 08:25 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,893
Posted By egmell2190

I don't know how heavy it is but I did haul the...

I don't know how heavy it is but I did haul the front wheel of my truck 7mi round trip to get a valve stem replaced on this.
45540
Forum: Commuting
05-16-07, 10:53 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 4,219
Posted By egmell2190

I'll one-up the Home Depot post. While locking...

I'll one-up the Home Depot post. While locking my bike to the bike rack, just outside the front door, I've watched people circle around to get the parking spot closest to the front door of THE GYM. ...
Forum: Commuting
05-03-07, 11:36 AM
Replies: 555
Views: 38,611
Posted By egmell2190

A) Occupation: USAF-Satellite Communication...

A) Occupation: USAF-Satellite Communication Maintenance

B) Commuting Distance: 10 miles one way.

C) When at work I: Change clothes

D) Where bike is parked: Locked to rack in front of...
Forum: Commuting
05-03-07, 11:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 356
Posted By egmell2190

Cool, I've been trying to do that distance in...

Cool, I've been trying to do that distance in miles per year for the past four years(that's were the 2190 comes from). So far this year I'm ahead of schedule. Maybe this year I'll acually reach my...
Forum: Commuting
05-01-07, 03:08 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,282
Posted By egmell2190

I have them on my MTB commuter. They roll very...

I have them on my MTB commuter. They roll very well and have enough tread to not worry about getting off the pavement. I did notice recently that they wear fairly quickly, the center ridge on my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-07, 09:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 861
Posted By egmell2190

4286242863 Here is what I use to tow my 85lbs...

4286242863
Here is what I use to tow my 85lbs of Lab/Sheppard mix around.
The Pic with riders is before I upgraded to a Charriot hitch arm.

It's an old kiddie trailer that my neighbor gave me....
Forum: Commuting
04-18-07, 01:29 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,146
Posted By egmell2190

I agree with the "not untill they can hold up...

I agree with the "not untill they can hold up their helmeted head" crowd

My experience with towing a trailer and cagers has been not what others have posted. I rode my normal commute route home...
Forum: Commuting
04-18-07, 12:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 674
Posted By egmell2190

The first day back to work after the blizzard in...

The first day back to work after the blizzard in December I pedaled so my wife could have the 4WD to take my daughter to school. I made it all of the 20mi round trip. My wife got stuck once she got...
Forum: Commuting
04-06-07, 08:25 AM
Replies: 169
Views: 11,601
Posted By egmell2190

I'm running 5 2 commuters The...

I'm running 5

2 commuters
The Frankenbike-'87 Schwin World that I shortened the frame 2" and built-up more cross/touring
The Truck-'94 Raleigh M60, used to tow the kids/dog and foul-weather...
Forum: Mountain - Plains
04-03-07, 12:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,818
Posted By egmell2190

Rollercoaster Road is fun -going downhill,...

Rollercoaster Road is fun -going downhill, especially after climing up Gleneagle Dr and Baptist Road from the Air Force Academy. Maybe I'll give it a try before going up it during the century this...
Forum: Commuting
03-29-07, 07:44 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,921
Posted By egmell2190

+1 to everything with extra plusses to sunrises,...

+1 to everything with extra plusses to sunrises, missed in a car details, and route freedom
Forum: Commuting
03-26-07, 11:08 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,255
Posted By egmell2190

Acura, Infinity, BMW, F350, etc. all translations...

Acura, Infinity, BMW, F350, etc. all translations for "hung like mouse"
Forum: Commuting
03-05-07, 01:52 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,436
Posted By egmell2190

I guess it's just my motorcycle safety training...

I guess it's just my motorcycle safety training kicking in. I'm always trying predict were the next driver trying to squish me is going to come from.

I drive the same way but there is a much...
Forum: Mountain - Plains
03-05-07, 01:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 868
Posted By egmell2190

Tempelton Gap is a nice ride from the same...

Tempelton Gap is a nice ride from the same starting point but there was a huge muddy section last time I rode it and the climb up to and on the other side of nevada is a bear.

Another semi-easy...
Forum: Commuting
03-05-07, 12:20 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,436
Posted By egmell2190

What keeps you going?

The day after Presidents' Day I pedaled in even though the day was starting out bad. My commute was more of the same with everyone seeming to drive half-awake and grumpy. None of the drivers did...
Forum: Mountain - Plains
03-05-07, 10:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 868
Posted By egmell2190

(Oops hit the post button) It's about a...

(Oops hit the post button)

It's about a 10mi round trip, uphill (slight) out and downhill back, and about 97% asphalt/concrete. North of Woodman it turns to gravel and the hills get much steeper.
Forum: Mountain - Plains
03-05-07, 10:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 868
Posted By egmell2190

One of my favorite rides for beginners is the...

One of my favorite rides for beginners is the Pikes Peak Greenway. Park at the Gossage Youth Sports Complex near Filmore and I-25 and head north to about Woodman.
Forum: Commuting
02-26-07, 01:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 991
Posted By egmell2190

Great article! How ironic is it that the...

Great article!

How ironic is it that the second commenter seems to personify the exact image that we are all fighing to improve?
Forum: Commuting
01-18-07, 04:33 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,220
Posted By egmell2190

This has nothing to do with hate. Its about...

This has nothing to do with hate. Its about alerting irresponsible elephant tamers that there is an actual human being there about to be squashed.

On my commute to work last week, I had a woman...
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