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Forum: Commuting
12-17-14, 12:05 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 185,857
Posted By Mr. Hairy Legs

I'm amazed at how many drive in the dark without...

I'm amazed at how many drive in the dark without their lights on. It's gotta be at least 1 in 10.
Forum: Commuting
12-12-14, 08:43 PM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 185,857
Posted By Mr. Hairy Legs

Today was great - warm and rain-free. My stupid...

Today was great - warm and rain-free. My stupid brake broke again. I need to take it in to the shop.
Forum: Commuting
12-11-14, 11:56 PM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 185,857
Posted By Mr. Hairy Legs

We're just getting it right now.

We're just getting it right now.
Forum: Commuting
12-04-14, 09:54 PM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 185,857
Posted By Mr. Hairy Legs

I'm done with BCIT now until mid-January. The...

I'm done with BCIT now until mid-January. The drives this year weren't as bad as last year's for some reason, though I ended up taking Oak yesterday because of a crash.

I wore full winter cycling...
Forum: Commuting
12-04-14, 09:15 PM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 185,857
Posted By Mr. Hairy Legs

Nice rides today. On the bridge on the way home...

Nice rides today. On the bridge on the way home I got behind a girl with a nice derriere and then my front brake cable snapped loose on the downhill, sending me into a rear wheel skid. Good thing I...
Forum: Commuting
11-29-14, 10:19 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 185,857
Posted By Mr. Hairy Legs

Every year I plan to not ride in snow/ice, but...

Every year I plan to not ride in snow/ice, but end up doing it anyway. I feel like I'd rather break my neck than sit in traffic 5 days a week.
Forum: Commuting
11-29-14, 01:00 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 185,857
Posted By Mr. Hairy Legs

Haha, I endured the same thing. Thankfully it...

Haha, I endured the same thing. Thankfully it didn't shift and it was an easy coast back home.
Forum: Commuting
11-25-14, 11:20 PM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 185,857
Posted By Mr. Hairy Legs

Well, I got soaked today. I was actually...

Well, I got soaked today. I was actually planning on taking my brand spanking new car, but th en I looked out my window at the #91 (http://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=91)...
Forum: Commuting
11-24-14, 10:00 PM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 185,857
Posted By Mr. Hairy Legs

Got pretty soaked on the way home. Traffic...

Got pretty soaked on the way home. Traffic looked horrendous as usual, which always make me feel better.
Forum: Commuting
11-15-14, 03:17 PM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 185,857
Posted By Mr. Hairy Legs

Nope, Alex Fraser.

Nope, Alex Fraser.
Forum: Commuting
11-14-14, 07:36 PM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 185,857
Posted By Mr. Hairy Legs

Nice view on the way home today... ...

Nice view on the way home today...

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x202/professor1942/20141114_165300_zpsh2g0sjcn.jpg
Forum: Commuting
11-11-14, 12:23 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 185,857
Posted By Mr. Hairy Legs

At my workplace, the bike racks are now down to...

At my workplace, the bike racks are now down to just two bikes: the "bike lady" and I the "bike guy" are the only winter commuters in the twin buildings.

Quite a contrast from April-May, when it...
Forum: Commuting
11-07-14, 07:26 PM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 185,857
Posted By Mr. Hairy Legs

Yeah! That was more like it... off work early,...

Yeah! That was more like it... off work early, and a great ride home with the setting sun behind me. Got into a three-way commuter race which made me push myself a little more than I would have...
Forum: Commuting
11-06-14, 09:25 PM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 185,857
Posted By Mr. Hairy Legs

Horrible! Dire wind warnings prompted me to...

Horrible! Dire wind warnings prompted me to drive today. It turns out they were somewhat overblown, and instead of a 40 minute ride home through a warm breeze, I endured a 60 minute rage inducing...
Forum: Commuting
11-04-14, 11:27 PM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 185,857
Posted By Mr. Hairy Legs

Nice and rain-free today which was a treat. ...

Nice and rain-free today which was a treat. There are still massive lakes everywhere from yesterday. Quite warm for this time of year, too... I haven't had to pull out the merino stuff yet.
Forum: Commuting
10-27-14, 10:47 PM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 185,857
Posted By Mr. Hairy Legs

joeyduck They used to have BTWW tents at...

joeyduck They used to have BTWW tents at Westminster and 6 as well, but they haven't done it for years.

Saw a few more strangers on bikes than normal. I'm kinda thinking screw it for tomorrow as...
Forum: Commuting
10-24-14, 06:44 PM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 185,857
Posted By Mr. Hairy Legs

I ran over a live bird today! It was a crow...

I ran over a live bird today! It was a crow eating at the side of the road, and it panicked just as I was about to pass it, running right in front of me. I went over its wing but I think it was OK...
Forum: Commuting
10-08-14, 09:41 PM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 185,857
Posted By Mr. Hairy Legs

Yep, LOL. You wouldn't have noticed me as I was...

Yep, LOL. You wouldn't have noticed me as I was caging it up to BCIT. I occasionally ride that route though for extra km's in the summer...
Forum: Commuting
10-08-14, 09:08 PM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 185,857
Posted By Mr. Hairy Legs

You go over the Knight St. Bridge? I saw a guy...

You go over the Knight St. Bridge? I saw a guy today with a child seat on his bike and wondered if it was you.
Forum: Commuting
09-25-14, 06:17 PM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 185,857
Posted By Mr. Hairy Legs

Wha?? I love riding in the first big fall...

Wha??

I love riding in the first big fall rain, it's guaranteed that traffic will be completely screwed.
Forum: Commuting
09-25-14, 06:15 PM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 185,857
Posted By Mr. Hairy Legs

Yeah, this isn't one of those; it's a big...

Yeah, this isn't one of those; it's a big intersection (Westminster/Nelson) on a major truck route where the lights stay green for a long time for all the slow trucks to get through. The problem is...
Forum: Commuting
09-22-14, 08:00 PM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 185,857
Posted By Mr. Hairy Legs

The city did something really annoying with the...

The city did something really annoying with the traffic light timing a couple of weeks ago at one intersection. I used to be a good boy there, but the wait time is now ridiculous and traffic is...
Forum: Commuting
09-12-14, 10:26 PM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 185,857
Posted By Mr. Hairy Legs

What a fantastic week for commuting. The...

What a fantastic week for commuting. The temperature was always perfect, and the wind always seemed to be going in the right direction. Came close to my best time this afternoon.
Forum: Commuting
09-08-14, 09:25 PM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 185,857
Posted By Mr. Hairy Legs

Still summer here, no jackets/long sleeves...

Still summer here, no jackets/long sleeves needed. Kind of looking forward to October, my favourite commuting month.
Forum: Commuting
08-15-14, 07:31 PM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 185,857
Posted By Mr. Hairy Legs

No stopping whatsoever. :) I recorded this...

No stopping whatsoever. :)

I recorded this last year, and my route is the same now minus the hairy part at the beginning (the new office is basically at Westminster and 6 Road, and it's smooth...
Forum: Commuting
08-14-14, 09:44 PM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 185,857
Posted By Mr. Hairy Legs

I managed to have a zero touch commute today -...

I managed to have a zero touch commute today - did not have to put a foot down once in 10 miles.
Forum: Commuting
08-08-14, 07:59 PM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 185,857
Posted By Mr. Hairy Legs

Another perfect day... This week has been great -...

Another perfect day... This week has been great - warm but not hot, and breezy.
Forum: Commuting
06-11-14, 08:31 PM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 185,857
Posted By Mr. Hairy Legs

My main commuter is out of commission for a few...

My main commuter is out of commission for a few days so I took the road bike. It's a treat to suddenly lose 5 pounds that way :)

Also, I discovered that doing the Grouse Grind on the weekend...
Forum: Commuting
05-16-14, 08:12 PM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 185,857
Posted By Mr. Hairy Legs

It was a Goldilocks day for riding... I'm...

It was a Goldilocks day for riding... I'm struggling to combat route boredom however. Same route for 6 years - maybe it's time to move. :p
Forum: Commuting
05-14-14, 08:27 PM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 185,857
Posted By Mr. Hairy Legs

Ugh. Too hot. The only good thing about it is I...

Ugh. Too hot. The only good thing about it is I am back in sandals.
Forum: Commuting
04-04-14, 08:34 PM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 185,857
Posted By Mr. Hairy Legs

Great rides today. I took the long way home,...

Great rides today. I took the long way home, doubling the usual distance. Now I'm bagged.
Forum: Commuting
03-28-14, 03:47 PM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 185,857
Posted By Mr. Hairy Legs

Not really a commuting story for me today, but...

Not really a commuting story for me today, but this morning I looked out the front window of my house and saw a bunch of flashing red lights and a bent bicycle wheel sticking up in the air. One of...
Forum: Commuting
03-24-14, 09:11 PM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 185,857
Posted By Mr. Hairy Legs

Nice and warm today. I saw the pointy helmet +...

Nice and warm today. I saw the pointy helmet + designer jeans guy today... must be spring.
Forum: Commuting
03-20-14, 08:57 PM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 185,857
Posted By Mr. Hairy Legs

Nice day today. For the first time this year, I...

Nice day today. For the first time this year, I caught my bike making love to another bike on the rack outside my office. The fair-weather riders are starting to arrive...
Forum: Commuting
03-10-14, 08:40 PM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 185,857
Posted By Mr. Hairy Legs

Nice tailwind today and a new all-time record of...

Nice tailwind today and a new all-time record of 32:46. Woohoo!
Forum: Commuting
03-07-14, 12:30 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 185,857
Posted By Mr. Hairy Legs

Haha I know exactly what you mean, BCIT in...

Haha I know exactly what you mean, BCIT in Burnaby and 4 road in Richmond are both like that this time of year. Kind of ominous.
Forum: Commuting
03-04-14, 10:07 PM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 185,857
Posted By Mr. Hairy Legs

Had a bit of rain today, but it was one of those...

Had a bit of rain today, but it was one of those days where I had superhuman strength and endurance. I love those days! Of course, when I looked at my GPS after, I found my commutes had taken the...
Forum: Commuting
02-27-14, 09:31 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 185,857
Posted By Mr. Hairy Legs

I haven't encountered any pitbulls yet, but I'm...

I haven't encountered any pitbulls yet, but I'm wondering if the Airzound has any effect on them.
Forum: Commuting
02-16-14, 09:56 PM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 185,857
Posted By Mr. Hairy Legs

I'm in the one little tiny corner of Canada where...

I'm in the one little tiny corner of Canada where winters are a joke. The rest of the country is a nightmare. :P
Forum: Commuting
02-14-14, 11:24 PM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 185,857
Posted By Mr. Hairy Legs

Quite balmy here for the last couple of days......

Quite balmy here for the last couple of days... Feels great to be back in shorts!
Forum: Commuting
02-04-14, 10:17 PM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 185,857
Posted By Mr. Hairy Legs

Tough ride home today, quite a bit of headwind...

Tough ride home today, quite a bit of headwind and cold but I was dressed in wool from head to toe and felt about right. Somehow cold air feels like more work to ride in.
Forum: Commuting
02-03-14, 10:04 PM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 185,857
Posted By Mr. Hairy Legs

Great rides today. Just below freezing but clear...

Great rides today. Just below freezing but clear and windless. It's supposed to get colder this week.
Forum: Commuting
01-21-14, 09:52 PM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 185,857
Posted By Mr. Hairy Legs

Insanely foggy this morning, I was questioning...

Insanely foggy this morning, I was questioning the wisdom of riding in such conditions, but I survived. I actually get a kick out of near-death rides... they keep life fun.
Forum: Commuting
01-17-14, 09:39 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 185,857
Posted By Mr. Hairy Legs

I take it you didn't give him his bike back? :lol:

I take it you didn't give him his bike back? :lol:
Forum: Commuting
01-16-14, 09:59 PM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 185,857
Posted By Mr. Hairy Legs

Foggy this morning, but I managed to catch some...

Foggy this morning, but I managed to catch some sun...

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x202/professor1942/20140116_082645_zpsd6652ac5.jpg
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