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Forum: Great Lakes
07-14-09, 06:59 PM
Replies: 6,086
Views: 327,702
Posted By voldemort

35 miles to work this morning. 35 back home this...

35 miles to work this morning. 35 back home this afternoon. And hey, on Tuesdays Penny Road Pub is only a $2 beer and a $2 hamburger from home (no, not on the way to work at 8:00am. On the way home)
Forum: Great Lakes
05-21-09, 09:39 PM
Replies: 6,086
Views: 327,702
Posted By voldemort

A brief 20 windy miles on the FP trail off 59 and...

A brief 20 windy miles on the FP trail off 59 and Golf. To test your bike-handling skills they've added a new twist. Thousands of caterpillars on the 8.9 mile trail. It can be quite a challenge...
Forum: Great Lakes
05-15-09, 07:13 PM
Replies: 6,086
Views: 327,702
Posted By voldemort

5/14 Took out the Sputnik fixed gear. 42 miles. I...

5/14 Took out the Sputnik fixed gear. 42 miles. I impressed myself by getting up a couple of looooong hills (but not too steep). Beautiful day.

I know Schlitz (blech!) has become trendy (my Dr....
Forum: Great Lakes
05-09-09, 08:44 PM
Replies: 6,086
Views: 327,702
Posted By voldemort

Did I see you riding out of Busse Woods near...

Did I see you riding out of Busse Woods near Alexian Hospital Friday around 3:00? I was headed towards there, and at first it didn't register when somebody kind of familiar looking passed me that it...
Forum: Great Lakes
09-04-08, 10:29 AM
Replies: 6,086
Views: 327,702
Posted By voldemort

Don't mean to interupt the marathon discussion (I...

Don't mean to interupt the marathon discussion (I don't run unless it's 'cause I'm being chased...or trying to avoid getting caught somewhere I shouldn't be) but

35 miles yesterday. Not bad for...
Forum: Great Lakes
08-30-08, 11:35 AM
Replies: 6,086
Views: 327,702
Posted By voldemort

8/29 Hot and sweaty, rode past Penny Road Pub...

8/29 Hot and sweaty, rode past Penny Road Pub yesterday and started thinking about a cold one. Checked the time. Oh yeah, it's 7:30...AM...and I still have 15 miles to go...to work...in rush hour...
Forum: Great Lakes
08-29-08, 12:25 PM
Replies: 6,086
Views: 327,702
Posted By voldemort

My brain read "Wanted to do Abu graib ride",...

My brain read "Wanted to do Abu graib ride", which of course, would have been out of Iraq, not Batavia, and would have required a Humvee and body armor (available at Performance).

And never,...
Forum: Great Lakes
08-27-08, 10:19 PM
Replies: 6,086
Views: 327,702
Posted By voldemort

8/26 30 mile commute from work. About 15 on the...

8/26 30 mile commute from work. About 15 on the Fox River Trail, and about 15 split among Penny Road (from one end to the other) and trail/Algonquin Road.
Forum: Great Lakes
08-26-08, 02:54 PM
Replies: 6,086
Views: 327,702
Posted By voldemort

So I'm scrolling UP from the bottom of this page,...

So I'm scrolling UP from the bottom of this page, and hit this reference and think "when the hell did CyLowe get one of those bikes for riding old RR tracks...and how could you have a 300' foot?".
...
Forum: Great Lakes
08-26-08, 02:42 PM
Replies: 6,086
Views: 327,702
Posted By voldemort

8/24 About 46 miles. "About" because frayed...

8/24 About 46 miles. "About" because frayed computer wires resulted in such numbers during my ride as: cadence of 240, average speed of 96.2, trip mileage of 1826, and peak speed of 177.9. I'm...
Forum: Great Lakes
07-27-08, 08:21 PM
Replies: 6,086
Views: 327,702
Posted By voldemort

31 this morning. Slept in way too late (7:30) and...

31 this morning. Slept in way too late (7:30) and had to squeeze in the ride before going out for mother-in-law's B-day lunch. Got home about 5:00 and spent the rest of my day stripping. Removing...
Forum: Great Lakes
07-23-08, 10:29 PM
Replies: 6,086
Views: 327,702
Posted By voldemort

My normal 25 mile drive to work = a 36 mile bike...

My normal 25 mile drive to work = a 36 mile bike commute. Drove one way with my bike. Biked home. First time, and on a somewhat circuitous route. But I can't keep up with traffic on I-355, so had to...
Forum: Great Lakes
07-21-08, 11:31 AM
Replies: 6,086
Views: 327,702
Posted By voldemort

Sat. night, ready for a long ride Sun. morning.:)...

Sat. night, ready for a long ride Sun. morning.:) Wife asks about a Sunday ride. Okay, I can do that. Nice casual ride down Fox Trail to North Aurora on my hybrid. Hang around near the dam a bit....
Forum: Great Lakes
07-02-08, 09:07 PM
Replies: 6,086
Views: 327,702
Posted By voldemort

Oh yeah, almost forgot. Solo century today, 107...

Oh yeah, almost forgot. Solo century today, 107 miles. Some nasty wind out of the south. Nothing like 90 degrees, high humidity, and a headwind to brighten your day.:rolleyes:
Forum: Great Lakes
07-02-08, 09:02 PM
Replies: 6,086
Views: 327,702
Posted By voldemort

Last Saturday, the 28th, about 6:30am or so. And...

Last Saturday, the 28th, about 6:30am or so. And yes, Sammy can really talk, can't he?
Forum: Great Lakes
07-01-08, 08:32 PM
Replies: 6,086
Views: 327,702
Posted By voldemort

Kimbercop-did you see my post on the whistling...

Kimbercop-did you see my post on the whistling policeman (#2021 in this thread)? Just thought you might want to harass somebody.:D
Forum: Great Lakes
07-01-08, 08:28 PM
Replies: 6,086
Views: 327,702
Posted By voldemort

What kind of pace is Sammy's ride? And what time,...

What kind of pace is Sammy's ride? And what time, how long, where to, etc.? I only live 10 blocks from there.
Forum: Great Lakes
06-30-08, 10:01 PM
Replies: 6,086
Views: 327,702
Posted By voldemort

Sunday was a recovery ride. Riding with wife and...

Sunday was a recovery ride. Riding with wife and 2 reluctant teenagers=an agonizingly ssssssssllllooowww ride. Hard to believe we went an entire 9.1 miles...and at a whirlwind 8.9 mph:notamused: Oh...
Forum: Great Lakes
06-30-08, 09:51 PM
Replies: 6,086
Views: 327,702
Posted By voldemort

I guess a lot of rain would result in a bog.:D

I guess a lot of rain would result in a bog.:D
Forum: Great Lakes
06-28-08, 05:25 PM
Replies: 6,086
Views: 327,702
Posted By voldemort

85 miles. Fox River trail is finally...

85 miles. Fox River trail is finally paved.:thumb: Nice riding. Rode it up until the pavement ends in Ringwood, then went a few miles further before deciding that really wasn't much fun on the...
Forum: Great Lakes
06-25-08, 01:36 PM
Replies: 6,086
Views: 327,702
Posted By voldemort

Went out for a quick ride at lunchtime when it...

Went out for a quick ride at lunchtime when it wasn't raining. Once I got soaked I figured I may as well ride a bit longer to make it worth the while. 21 miles of soaked riding in Palatine/Hoffman...
Forum: Great Lakes
06-23-08, 01:11 PM
Replies: 6,086
Views: 327,702
Posted By voldemort

What part of Chicagoland are you in/near? There...

What part of Chicagoland are you in/near? There are quite a few good forest preserve routes. Tell people where you're near, and I'm sure you'll get recommendations.
Forum: Great Lakes
06-04-08, 06:42 PM
Replies: 6,086
Views: 327,702
Posted By voldemort

29 miles Deer Grove (even saw 2 deer). First...

29 miles Deer Grove (even saw 2 deer). First chance to get out since Udder. Tomorrow off to Phoenix for 4 days (no riding involved) for niece's wedding. It's only 100 degrees out there now.:cry: Glad...
Forum: Great Lakes
05-28-08, 09:48 PM
Replies: 6,086
Views: 327,702
Posted By voldemort

A quick 17 miles after work. Better than a sharp...

A quick 17 miles after work. Better than a sharp stick in the eye:p (as a friend of mine used to say).
Forum: Great Lakes
05-26-08, 07:48 PM
Replies: 6,086
Views: 327,702
Posted By voldemort

Glad you're okay. Sorry to hear about the bike....

Glad you're okay. Sorry to hear about the bike. Is it bad enough to justify getting a new one?;) I know that trail. And I've seen drivers roll right through those lights for a "right on red without...
Forum: Great Lakes
05-25-08, 07:16 PM
Replies: 6,086
Views: 327,702
Posted By voldemort

80 miles. First 70 miles on the Fox River Trail,...

80 miles. First 70 miles on the Fox River Trail, up to McHenry and back. Nasty wind coming back south. :giver: 3 hours later (does that make it a recovery ride?) another 10 with wife and son,...
Forum: Great Lakes
05-13-08, 09:54 PM
Replies: 6,086
Views: 327,702
Posted By voldemort

Out of work a little early. 40 miles in beautiful...

Out of work a little early. 40 miles in beautiful weather. Tailwind heading out going north. Yikes!:eek: Heavy windage coming back south. Hey, saw a new brew pub in West Dundee, the M. T. Barrel....
Forum: Great Lakes
05-11-08, 09:38 PM
Replies: 6,086
Views: 327,702
Posted By voldemort

Hey, I know this one! It's for when a couple...

Hey, I know this one! It's for when a couple people start an all-out attack flaming each other , typically in the road forum, and another party says they just going to sit back and "enjoy the show"....
Forum: Great Lakes
05-10-08, 10:39 PM
Replies: 6,086
Views: 327,702
Posted By voldemort

What, no helmet?:eek: Now what kind of moron...

What, no helmet?:eek: Now what kind of moron would go to a ride without...bringing...a...oh, uh, never mind.:o


P.S. My helmet and I both rode 29 this morning on the Fox River Trail.:p
Forum: Great Lakes
05-10-08, 10:33 PM
Replies: 6,086
Views: 327,702
Posted By voldemort

Nah, I only forget it at large group events, many...

Nah, I only forget it at large group events, many miles from home, when I can really make myself look foolish. :o Mission accomplished.
Forum: Great Lakes
05-08-08, 09:31 PM
Replies: 6,086
Views: 327,702
Posted By voldemort

5/6 and 5/7: 30 and 30 in Deer Park in Palatine...

5/6 and 5/7: 30 and 30 in Deer Park in Palatine (or just north of it). I was slowly heading up a hill when my right foot started feeling tightly constricted. Looked down and saw my shoestring was...
Forum: Great Lakes
05-02-08, 07:31 AM
Replies: 6,086
Views: 327,702
Posted By voldemort

road bike

road bike
Forum: Great Lakes
05-02-08, 07:15 AM
Replies: 6,086
Views: 327,702
Posted By voldemort

Fixed.

Fixed.
Forum: Great Lakes
05-02-08, 07:01 AM
Replies: 6,086
Views: 327,702
Posted By voldemort

Oh, yeah. I was more asking about why I might be...

Oh, yeah. I was more asking about why I might be getting the exact same type of flat, right at the vlave stem.
Forum: Great Lakes
05-01-08, 03:07 PM
Replies: 6,086
Views: 327,702
Posted By voldemort

Where can I get me one of them roads like that?...

Where can I get me one of them roads like that? I'm pretty sure they're illegal in Illinois, or at least not native to the state. I cetainly don't remember ever seeing one.:rolleyes:
Forum: Great Lakes
05-01-08, 03:04 PM
Replies: 6,086
Views: 327,702
Posted By voldemort

Almost...slipped out at 1:00. Went out to Busse...

Almost...slipped out at 1:00. Went out to Busse Woods. Pulled out the bike. G#d*&#* flat rear tire.:mad: Right around the valve stem. That's the second one of those in three weeks. I rode the Psimet...
Forum: Great Lakes
04-24-08, 05:56 PM
Replies: 6,086
Views: 327,702
Posted By voldemort

Still trying to get into some sort of cycling...

Still trying to get into some sort of cycling condition to CONSIDER the "A" group. So 26 miles today. And to really prepare for all possibilities in New Glarus, I managed to stay out just long enough...
Forum: Great Lakes
04-22-08, 03:16 PM
Replies: 6,086
Views: 327,702
Posted By voldemort

Are the blue spots on the map missile...

Are the blue spots on the map missile strikes?:rolleyes:
Forum: Great Lakes
04-17-08, 10:13 PM
Replies: 6,086
Views: 327,702
Posted By voldemort

4/16- Did Colorchange's route from 59 and 72...

4/16- Did Colorchange's route from 59 and 72 through the castles of Barrington (two actually had turret towers, and one had a garage next to the garage). I should have known I was in trouble when I...
Forum: Great Lakes
04-17-08, 09:59 PM
Replies: 6,086
Views: 327,702
Posted By voldemort

So THAT explains why you didn't mind riding the...

So THAT explains why you didn't mind riding the same route over and over...the "scenery";)

Whereabouts? I grew up in GE, at Park and Duane. Then my parents moved to GE Woods, literally a stone's...
Forum: Great Lakes
04-17-08, 09:08 AM
Replies: 6,086
Views: 327,702
Posted By voldemort

No doubt about it, we need to find you a FT...

No doubt about it, we need to find you a FT job.;) You're having WAY too much fun (read jealous jealous jealous). I just recently found out the arboretum was open to biking. How long has that been? I...
Forum: Great Lakes
04-02-08, 09:47 PM
Replies: 6,086
Views: 327,702
Posted By voldemort

27 miles, a combo of trail and roads in the...

27 miles, a combo of trail and roads in the forest preserve (Deer Grove north of Palatine). Nothing you could really call rollers, but enough to make my desk jockey legs feel it.:o
Forum: Great Lakes
04-02-08, 09:43 PM
Replies: 6,086
Views: 327,702
Posted By voldemort

Dude, you've got the BEST smilies.:D

Dude, you've got the BEST smilies.:D
Forum: Great Lakes
03-29-08, 10:35 PM
Replies: 6,086
Views: 327,702
Posted By voldemort

Saw 21 degrees on the thermometer at about 7:00,...

Saw 21 degrees on the thermometer at about 7:00, and said no way am I driving an hour to Bull Valley to 1) freeze my nuts off and 2) humiliate myself trying to keep up with you'se guys this early in...
Forum: Great Lakes
03-27-08, 02:34 PM
Replies: 6,086
Views: 327,702
Posted By voldemort

Always better to ride with someone. PM me with a...

Always better to ride with someone. PM me with a phone number.
Forum: Great Lakes
03-27-08, 08:24 AM
Replies: 6,086
Views: 327,702
Posted By voldemort

Nah. I cut out of work after lunch since it was...

Nah. I cut out of work after lunch since it was good weather (so working late today, but who cares since it will be snowing/raining) Actually I started at the FP, right along Big Timber. Was it Wolf?
Forum: Great Lakes
03-26-08, 10:00 PM
Replies: 6,086
Views: 327,702
Posted By voldemort

30 miles this afternoon. Took Big Timber off...

30 miles this afternoon. Took Big Timber off Randall and all of a sudden, I see I'm in Gilberts. Where were you Cylowe? At least I remembered to start by heading west, so coming back, I had the wind...
Forum: Great Lakes
03-26-08, 09:11 AM
Replies: 6,086
Views: 327,702
Posted By voldemort

:eek:Are you nuts? My daughter is a good student...

:eek:Are you nuts? My daughter is a good student driver, but I would never draft behind her (of course if she saw dear old dad on his bike in the mirror, she might hit the brakes on...
Forum: Great Lakes
03-25-08, 10:40 PM
Replies: 6,086
Views: 327,702
Posted By voldemort

A measley 15 miles, but at least it was outside....

A measley 15 miles, but at least it was outside. I should have known I was in trouble when I looked down and saw I was going 28mph without working too hard. But I HAD t enjoy the moment...kicked it...
Forum: Great Lakes
03-20-08, 10:19 PM
Replies: 6,086
Views: 327,702
Posted By voldemort

Did anybody see that clown riding in Busse Woods...

Did anybody see that clown riding in Busse Woods today with a jersey, helmet , bike shoes, and Docker style dress pants? Oh wait, that was me:p What can I say...out of work a little early, a bike in...
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