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Forum: Commuting
12-04-13, 01:50 PM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 150,654
Posted By enigmaT120

...yeah, it's December. 22 degrees and a...

...yeah, it's December. 22 degrees and a glorious star-filled sky this morning, for my first bike ride this week. I over-dressed a little bit but I always change into my work shirt before I get on...
Forum: Commuting
11-27-13, 06:01 PM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 150,654
Posted By enigmaT120

Wow, I think this morning's was my first bicycle...

Wow, I think this morning's was my first bicycle commute in two weeks. My legs thought so, too. Just a combination of laziness and other stuff going on where I needed to haul more stuff than I feel...
Forum: Commuting
11-07-13, 03:40 PM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 150,654
Posted By enigmaT120

How much traffic, Patrick? I actually feel a bit...

How much traffic, Patrick? I actually feel a bit more visible riding at night on the rural road on my way to the bus stop and home after work, as my bike lights and reflectors aren't competing with...
Forum: Commuting
11-06-13, 10:11 PM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 150,654
Posted By enigmaT120

That sucks, Dunder. Glad you weren't hurt.

That sucks, Dunder. Glad you weren't hurt.
Forum: Commuting
11-06-13, 03:40 PM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 150,654
Posted By enigmaT120

The radar showed no rain around my area, but I...

The radar showed no rain around my area, but I could hear my gutters dripping so I knew what was going on. That misty/foggy crap that gets you really wet in a short distance. The stuff that will...
Forum: Commuting
10-28-13, 04:56 PM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 150,654
Posted By enigmaT120

I ran a hilly trail race yesterday, so I'm taking...

I ran a hilly trail race yesterday, so I'm taking a few days off the bike until I think I can pedal up my hills without crying. Wednesday or maybe Thursday.

No, I don't win races.
Forum: Commuting
10-24-13, 04:00 PM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 150,654
Posted By enigmaT120

Sheesh, lots of cars this morning. I think I got...

Sheesh, lots of cars this morning. I think I got passed by 4 cars in my 9 mile ride. One on the gravel section. Still it was clear, starry/moonie and pretty until my final descent into Dallas,...
Forum: Commuting
10-21-13, 03:43 PM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 150,654
Posted By enigmaT120

Nice! I'm going to get spoiled again, and then...

Nice! I'm going to get spoiled again, and then get all bent out of shape when the rain returns. About 41 degrees F., but the moon and stars were lighting things up pretty well. I could even see...
Forum: Commuting
10-16-13, 03:11 PM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 150,654
Posted By enigmaT120

My first ride this week. Dark, stars, about 38...

My first ride this week. Dark, stars, about 38 degrees F. I was still a little tired from running 8 miles of hills yesterday, and was going to take it easy in to Dallas and the bus. But I got...
Forum: Commuting
10-10-13, 01:06 PM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 150,654
Posted By enigmaT120

It was dark, clear, and about 42 degrees when I...

It was dark, clear, and about 42 degrees when I left the house. A very nice first (and only) ride of the week. I miss my scenery fix, but it will still be daylight for most of the ride home tonight.
Forum: Commuting
10-03-13, 04:42 PM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 150,654
Posted By enigmaT120

I finally made it out this morning -- my first...

I finally made it out this morning -- my first bicycle commute in over a week. It was dark, everything was soaking wet, 38 degrees, but it didn't rain on me. It was a nice ride. I should still...
Forum: Commuting
09-30-13, 01:24 PM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 150,654
Posted By enigmaT120

"From the howling wind comes a stinging rain ...

"From the howling wind comes a stinging rain
See it driving nails into the souls on the tree of pain." U2

That's what I heard outside this morning (the phenomena, not the song) so I reset the...
Forum: Commuting
09-05-13, 04:00 PM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 150,654
Posted By enigmaT120

I screwed up this week. I did ride Tuesday, but...

I screwed up this week. I did ride Tuesday, but I have the fenders off my bike for the summer so didn't want to ride in the rain. I rode my motorcycle (still has it's fenders!) yesterday and it was...
Forum: Commuting
08-23-13, 12:45 PM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 150,654
Posted By enigmaT120

I've stared at the picture a few minutes, but I...

I've stared at the picture a few minutes, but I guess I'm missing it. It looks to me like he is using his U-lock to lock the pipe to the lower frame tube. Are you just thinking about the way the...
Forum: Commuting
08-23-13, 12:43 PM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 150,654
Posted By enigmaT120

I didn't feel like riding in this morning. ...

I didn't feel like riding in this morning. Mostly because I didn't feel like going to work, but I guess that's normal for me. Nice ride though: the moon is still up illuminating my scenic ride. ...
Forum: Commuting
08-22-13, 02:30 PM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 150,654
Posted By enigmaT120

Nice riding yesterday. I got off work early so I...

Nice riding yesterday. I got off work early so I rode a longer route home, getting in 27 miles for the day. It was my first day on my new Brooks B17, and I don't hate it. It's not quite as...
Forum: Commuting
08-16-13, 10:59 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 150,654
Posted By enigmaT120

It was nice this morning, though warmer and more...

It was nice this morning, though warmer and more muggy than I am used to. My bike bit me! My Birkie sandaled foot slipped off my right BMX pedal, and ran a long narrow scrape down my achilles. I...
Forum: Commuting
08-15-13, 05:02 PM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 150,654
Posted By enigmaT120

Make sure the retaining bolt hasn't come loose. ...

Make sure the retaining bolt hasn't come loose. The torque on mine is very low, and my first one kept coming out.
Forum: Commuting
08-14-13, 01:29 PM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 150,654
Posted By enigmaT120

It was about that at my house this morning. It's...

It was about that at my house this morning. It's supposed to get up to almost 90 today. That's normal summer weather where I live. Dark and dry but it was nice, as it was my first bike commute...
Forum: Commuting
08-05-13, 04:49 PM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 150,654
Posted By enigmaT120

Yeah! If I could bike the whole hundred mile...

Yeah! If I could bike the whole hundred mile round trip (84 miles if I went over the Buena Vista ferry) I'd be right up there. But I can't.... I'm hoping to ride all the way home at least once...
Forum: Commuting
08-05-13, 03:28 PM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 150,654
Posted By enigmaT120

Dark but nice, low 50s. Two cars passed me in 9...

Dark but nice, low 50s. Two cars passed me in 9 miles. I tried wearing my Birkenstock sandles this morning, since I have to walk from the bus to my work place, and they felt fine pedaling on my BMX...
Forum: Commuting
07-22-13, 01:20 PM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 150,654
Posted By enigmaT120

About 50 degrees and clear, nice. Two cars...

About 50 degrees and clear, nice. Two cars passed me in 9 miles. But I seem to be losing my 5:00 morning daylight, and all too soon will be back with my helmet and Blackburn Flea.
Forum: Commuting
07-10-13, 03:19 PM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 150,654
Posted By enigmaT120

I love summer. 52 degrees this morning. I did...

I love summer. 52 degrees this morning. I did get passed by several cars, which is unusual for my morning ride.
Forum: Commuting
07-08-13, 02:17 PM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 150,654
Posted By enigmaT120

47 degrees was a little cold for sandals, but I...

47 degrees was a little cold for sandals, but I still had a good ride. It was my first time out with my new drivetrain parts that I installed over my 4 day weekend. It's quiet again! I swapped to...
Forum: Commuting
07-03-13, 02:04 PM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 150,654
Posted By enigmaT120

I have Thursday and Friday off. No bicycling...

I have Thursday and Friday off. No bicycling this week though: running on Monday, rest yesterday, lifting weights today, and splitting and stacking firewood tomorrow and Friday. Back on the Fargo...
Forum: Commuting
06-24-13, 02:20 PM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 150,654
Posted By enigmaT120

It barely rained. Maybe two cars passed me in 9...

It barely rained. Maybe two cars passed me in 9 miles.
Forum: Commuting
06-21-13, 11:29 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 150,654
Posted By enigmaT120

My left knee was starting to hurt at times, most...

My left knee was starting to hurt at times, most likely from running. Bicycling has helped my knees.

I brought my bike in to work with me this morning, and will ride all the way home. Since I...
Forum: Commuting
06-19-13, 12:57 PM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 150,654
Posted By enigmaT120

I scattered a small herd of deer the other day on...

I scattered a small herd of deer the other day on my way home. Gravel road, slight downhill grade, and I usually work that area to keep my pace up so cars don't pass me and make me eat dust. I saw...
Forum: Commuting
06-14-13, 01:28 PM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 150,654
Posted By enigmaT120

...and then he rides long on weekends, 'cause his...

...and then he rides long on weekends, 'cause his commute isn't enough. I'm always amazed and impressed with your mileage, when I know you try to skip rain much of the time.

Annual mileage, I...
Forum: Commuting
06-11-13, 02:11 PM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 150,654
Posted By enigmaT120

I sure ate a lot of dust yesterday on the way...

I sure ate a lot of dust yesterday on the way home, on the gravel roads. I go that way because there is usually none to little traffic, but the cars were out in force. I did meet a bicyclist and...
Forum: Commuting
06-07-13, 02:32 PM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 150,654
Posted By enigmaT120

I had a nice rode all the way home from Salem...

I had a nice rode all the way home from Salem yesterday, about 41 miles total for the day. The grass pollen made red welts on my arms. Never saw that before.

A couple of days ago some were...
Forum: Commuting
06-04-13, 02:38 PM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 150,654
Posted By enigmaT120

It was purty, thought still onlyl 45 degrees. I...

It was purty, thought still onlyl 45 degrees. I got my dose of Cascade Skyline with the sunrise behind it. I could see Mt. Jefferson and the tips of the 3 Sisters really well. That is at the end...
Forum: Commuting
05-24-13, 08:41 PM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 150,654
Posted By enigmaT120

Wow, I didn't get rained on. It sure didn't take...

Wow, I didn't get rained on. It sure didn't take me long to get used to the nice weather we had the first part of May. This morning I renewed my love/hate relationship with my rain gear, but as it...
Forum: Commuting
05-14-13, 01:21 PM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 150,654
Posted By enigmaT120

39 degrees but dry. I didn't feel like riding...

39 degrees but dry. I didn't feel like riding today, I don't know why. But I did and I'm glad.
Forum: Commuting
05-09-13, 11:23 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 150,654
Posted By enigmaT120

I rode my motorcycle today, but I sure had a nice...

I rode my motorcycle today, but I sure had a nice ride yesterday. The morning 9 miles at 45 degrees was normal, though it's nice now that I don't need the Blackburn Flea light on a helmet when I...
Forum: Commuting
04-19-13, 04:20 PM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 150,654
Posted By enigmaT120

Dark still, but it didn't rain on me. I can live...

Dark still, but it didn't rain on me. I can live with that.
Forum: Commuting
04-12-13, 03:35 PM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 150,654
Posted By enigmaT120

It was 34 and still dark when I headed out. Nice...

It was 34 and still dark when I headed out. Nice dry morning though, and there was a glow in the east as I was cresting the ridge. Nice ride. If it's not raining this afternoon I'll pad the ride...
Forum: Commuting
04-05-13, 03:14 PM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 150,654
Posted By enigmaT120

Dark. Rain. About 50 degrees though, so I chose...

Dark. Rain. About 50 degrees though, so I chose the sauna of rain gear over the chilly wet clothing. The roads were busy this morning. At least 7 cars passed me in 9 miles.

My pickup broke...
Forum: Commuting
04-01-13, 04:31 PM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 150,654
Posted By enigmaT120

Beautiful this morning. The sun was nowhere near...

Beautiful this morning. The sun was nowhere near up yet at 5:00 but the half moon was up in the middle of the sky illuminating the clouds and some of the scenery. I even saw another cyclist for the...
Forum: Commuting
03-21-13, 01:33 PM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 150,654
Posted By enigmaT120

Uh. It was 34 degrees, pouring rain, and windy. ...

Uh. It was 34 degrees, pouring rain, and windy. I wimped out and rode my motorcycle.
Forum: Commuting
03-14-13, 03:58 PM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 150,654
Posted By enigmaT120

Was it a bad haircut, and you were embarrassed to...

Was it a bad haircut, and you were embarrassed to be seen?

My ride in was nice this morning. Dark, but about 43 degrees F. (shorts, whoopee!) and dry. It's supposed to rain later today, but it's...
Forum: Commuting
02-26-13, 05:40 PM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 150,654
Posted By enigmaT120

I liked it. A nice moon-lit morning ride, and...

I liked it. A nice moon-lit morning ride, and while it was below freezing the roads weren't very icy. No cars passed me in 9 miles.
Forum: Commuting
02-19-13, 03:15 PM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 150,654
Posted By enigmaT120

Not too bad. It was 37 degrees, dark, and rain...

Not too bad. It was 37 degrees, dark, and rain mixed with snow on the higher parts of my ride. One car passed me in 9 miles.
Forum: Commuting
02-14-13, 02:30 PM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 150,654
Posted By enigmaT120

Would the flaming warm you up enough to ride? ...

Would the flaming warm you up enough to ride?

My Blackburn Flea light I wear on my helmet quit on me before I even got headed down the driveway. I have a nice generator powered light on the bike,...
Forum: Commuting
01-30-13, 01:56 PM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 150,654
Posted By enigmaT120

About 40 degrees. The nearly full moon was up...

About 40 degrees. The nearly full moon was up and shining through the thin cloud cover. It was nice to see the countryside of my commute by moon light. It gave me a scenery fix that I've been...
Forum: Commuting
01-25-13, 11:29 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 150,654
Posted By enigmaT120

Dark, drizzly, but a warm 40 degrees. I prefer...

Dark, drizzly, but a warm 40 degrees. I prefer the gravel section to be frozen rather than the muddy surface I have like this morning. It felt like it was sucking my tires down even though it's not...
Forum: Commuting
01-14-13, 01:55 PM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 150,654
Posted By enigmaT120

25 degrees, dark, but clear and dry! The roads...

25 degrees, dark, but clear and dry! The roads were dry, too. It's nice riding weather for this time of year. But then, I hate rain. Yet I live here.
Forum: Commuting
01-11-13, 02:04 PM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 150,654
Posted By enigmaT120

30 degrees, dark, clear, with bright stars. It...

30 degrees, dark, clear, with bright stars. It was a nice ride though I had to be cautious on the ice. I resent having to use my brakes on the downhill ride, as I earned that elevation climbing up...
Forum: Commuting
01-09-13, 03:14 PM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 150,654
Posted By enigmaT120

It was already raining like crazy at 5:00 this...

It was already raining like crazy at 5:00 this morning at my place, the time I would head out on my bicycle. I'm sore enough from running yesterday that I decided to take my motorcycle, and go home...
Forum: Commuting
01-02-13, 03:13 PM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 150,654
Posted By enigmaT120

It was a beautiful ride this morning. The large...

It was a beautiful ride this morning. The large (though not full any more) moon was in the middle of the sky. No clouds, no fog, about 25 degrees. I pulled the edges of my dew rag down over my...
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