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Forum: Northeast
01-05-08, 06:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 655
Posted By SMN21601

Hey -- awesome! Thanks for the info.

Hey -- awesome! Thanks for the info.
Forum: Northeast
01-04-08, 09:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 655
Posted By SMN21601

Cycle Across Maryland 2008?

Any insider info on where / when it will be in 2008? The last 2 years on the Eastern Shore were fun and well done...want to make sure I can schedule time off to be at CAM again in 2008. Thanks!!
Forum: Northeast
01-04-08, 09:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 777
Posted By SMN21601

These guys: http://earlsbikes.com/ look like a...

These guys: http://earlsbikes.com/ look like a good group, located in Burlington, VT.
Forum: Northeast
10-07-07, 09:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 513
Posted By SMN21601

Hey thanks for the info! I'm looking at a job...

Hey thanks for the info! I'm looking at a job with the hospital in town and love to bike-commute. It sounds like it could be a good place...the whole winter thing is familiar, I grew up in...
Forum: Northeast
10-06-07, 05:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 513
Posted By SMN21601

Thinking of moving to Burlington, VT...

Have a job prospect there and was thinking of scouting out the area as far as how friendly it is to cyclists...anyone have any scoop on the area? I've read online that it is a "healthy town" and it...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
09-24-07, 02:18 PM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 687,117
Posted By SMN21601

For a recap of all the Atlantic Cycling rides for...

For a recap of all the Atlantic Cycling rides for 2007: www.atlanticcycling.com We get between 140 - 200+ each ride...and these are the BEST marked routes of any group I have cycled with! Watch the...
09-15-07, 02:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,053
Posted By SMN21601

I just ordered this:...

I just ordered this: http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?sku=23882 for my 7 year old son who wants gears and the ability to ride on and off the pavement. If you have it shipped to the...
Forum: Commuting
09-15-07, 02:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,213
Posted By SMN21601

I commute 26 miles one-way from the park-n-ride....

I commute 26 miles one-way from the park-n-ride. I shower in the morning at home before leaving for work and use citrus "Wet Ones" wipes to clean up at the office after the ride in. Mostly I'm just...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
07-30-07, 05:58 AM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 687,117
Posted By SMN21601

I did not make it to Thurmont this weekend for...

I did not make it to Thurmont this weekend for the ride, just got back from a week-long camping trip with the kids in the Adirondacks and had lots to catch up on...besides, I got my fill of hills...
Forum: Northeast
07-20-07, 05:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 606
Posted By SMN21601

One of the BEST restaurants in Baltimore (and...

One of the BEST restaurants in Baltimore (and I've been to most) is located in Fells Point: Louisiana Restaurant. http://www.louisianasrestaurant.com/LouisianaWebHTML/index.html

Food is...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
07-18-07, 07:41 PM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 687,117
Posted By SMN21601

Thanks everyone for the suggestions...I'll try...

Thanks everyone for the suggestions...I'll try them out over the next few weeks, and some alternates on the way home just to mix things up a bit...appreciate the routes!
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
07-18-07, 06:24 AM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 687,117
Posted By SMN21601

Any suggestions for biking from Annapolis to the...

Any suggestions for biking from Annapolis to the UMAB (dowtown) campus near Camden Yards?

I can drive from Easton to Annapolis park-n-ride, take the B&A trail to BWI loop, but where do I go from...
Forum: Northeast
07-18-07, 06:19 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,091
Posted By SMN21601

++ for a Mid-Atlantic Forum!!!

++ for a Mid-Atlantic Forum!!!
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
07-18-07, 06:08 AM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 687,117
Posted By SMN21601

RIZZ...30 miles at 16MPH is my pace and just...

RIZZ...30 miles at 16MPH is my pace and just about the fastest that I go...I'm more of a distance guy rather then speed. There are some decent hills just across the Bay in central / southern Anne...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
07-17-07, 08:10 AM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 687,117
Posted By SMN21601

Hey everyone...anyone else go to CAM this year?...

Hey everyone...anyone else go to CAM this year? How did you think it went? I had a total blast!
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
07-17-07, 08:07 AM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 687,117
Posted By SMN21601

Hey RIZZ...Welcome to the sport! Easton guy here...

Hey RIZZ...Welcome to the sport! Easton guy here who rides to Denton all the time...along with Oxford, St. Michaels, Trappe, Tilghman, Harrington DE, etc. I get out on the bike about 3-4x a week if...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
06-25-07, 09:19 AM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 687,117
Posted By SMN21601

Hey everyone...anyone else do the Atlantic...

Hey everyone...anyone else do the Atlantic Cycling ride yesterday in Davidsonville? It was a PERFECT day to ride!
Forum: Northeast
06-22-07, 08:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,090
Posted By SMN21601

Try the Ski Haus / Cycle Shop in Cape St. Claire...

Try the Ski Haus / Cycle Shop in Cape St. Claire (Annapolis, just off Route 50 at Exit 29). Great shop!
Forum: Northeast
06-15-07, 08:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 543
Posted By SMN21601

Cycle Across Maryland: July 12-15, 2007

This year it is on the Eastern Shore of Maryland again, same place as last year. One Less Car (http://www.onelesscar.org) puts on a great multiday event and they have new leadership this year. Anyone...
Forum: Northeast
05-03-07, 08:47 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 5,199
Posted By SMN21601

Last year I was in line by 0640 and as far as I...

Last year I was in line by 0640 and as far as I could tell was about 6 block back from the start line. I was at the end of the ride by shortly after 1200. I agree that the ride is not a challenge for...
Replies: 8
Views: 1,308
Posted By SMN21601

It is amazing how such long distances become...

It is amazing how such long distances become "only xxx miles" after a relatively short period of time doing longer tours. A year ago my longest one time ride was 35 miles...now I'm saying things like...
Forum: Northeast
04-23-07, 07:57 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 5,199
Posted By SMN21601

I did the 5BBT last year for the first time...had...

I did the 5BBT last year for the first time...had a lot of start / stops as others have indicated...many more than I thought there would be! This year I'm swapping out my clip peddals for platforms...
Forum: Northeast
01-15-07, 08:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 845
Posted By SMN21601

I agree...many other cyclists appear to be...

I agree...many other cyclists appear to be unfriendly by not returning waves or head nods etc. but if they want to be snobs or anti-social, that is their problem! I make an effort to great all fellow...
01-14-07, 06:38 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,377
Posted By SMN21601

I tend to follow a daily meal plan that goes...

I tend to follow a daily meal plan that goes something like this:

Breakfast~ 1 slice of whole wheat toast with all-natural peanut butter, coffee
AM snack~ 1 cup of yogurt, an apple, coffee...
Forum: Touring
01-06-07, 09:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 620
Posted By SMN21601

Schwalbe Marathon has been a very good tire for...

Schwalbe Marathon has been a very good tire for me. I did 3K miles last year with Conti's and had very bad experiences, since switching to the Schwalbe's it has been completely trouble free with a...
Forum: Touring
01-06-07, 09:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 690
Posted By SMN21601

When are you thinking of doing this trip / what...

When are you thinking of doing this trip / what is your preferred point of crossing? I have family in Pittsburgh and I live on the Eastern Shore of MD...might be able to help you out with a lift...
01-01-07, 02:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 674
Posted By SMN21601

We try to avoid foods with high-fructose corn...

We try to avoid foods with high-fructose corn syrup, bleached flour, trans-fats and MSG. Most of what our family eats (3kids included) are lean meats, omega-3 rich fish, natural peanut butter, fresh...
Forum: Touring
12-31-06, 08:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 481
Posted By SMN21601

Mileage Goals for 2007?

Did 1000K in 2005, 3000K in 2006 and looking for 5000K in 2007. What are your goals? Any exciting trips? Happy New Year!!

-Scott
Forum: Northeast
12-31-06, 08:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 423
Posted By SMN21601

Hey John...thanks for the tip...I'll check it...

Hey John...thanks for the tip...I'll check it out! Happy New Year!
-S.
Forum: Touring
12-16-06, 09:34 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,330
Posted By SMN21601

I am running a 2005 Novara Safari, got it in May...

I am running a 2005 Novara Safari, got it in May 2006 on deep discount ($539) because it was "last year's model". It does not have disk brakes but has the deore gear set. I have had no problems after...
Forum: Commuting
12-16-06, 09:21 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,692
Posted By SMN21601

Have you had any airplanes try to make an...

Have you had any airplanes try to make an approach with that thing...!?!? You may have more light-power on your bike than I have on my ambulance at work. Very cool!
Forum: Northeast
12-15-06, 07:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 423
Posted By SMN21601

Adirondack Rides...summer 2007

Family is planning a camping trip to Fish Creek Ponds in July 2007...looking for ideas for some local / regional day tours (around 60 miles or so) to see the sights. In 2006, I rode to Lake Placid...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
12-15-06, 07:08 PM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 687,117
Posted By SMN21601

Hey All...eastern shore guy here, looking to do...

Hey All...eastern shore guy here, looking to do some new exploring around the area on some "day tours". I would definately be interested in a Metric Century or something similar. I did a roundtrip...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
11-12-06, 08:22 PM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 687,117
Posted By SMN21601

Hi to all the MD people...I did my first Century...

Hi to all the MD people...I did my first Century ride yesterday...it was the Seagull Century route but since the Waterfowl Festival was going on here in Easton...we decided to call it the "Waterfowl...
Forum: Commuting
10-14-06, 08:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 922
Posted By SMN21601

I just switched to the schwalbe marathons two...

I just switched to the schwalbe marathons two weeks ago (ordered from biketiresdirect.com). I have logged about 300 miles on them and absolutely love the ride so far with no trouble (other than...
Forum: Northeast
10-14-06, 08:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 764
Posted By SMN21601

I'll be there...with some other buds from the...

I'll be there...with some other buds from the Eastern Shore! My first time riding TdP but looking forward to it! OneLessCar does great work and Baltimore is a great city to tour around in without the...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
10-14-06, 07:57 PM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 687,117
Posted By SMN21601

Eastern Shore of MD here. Easton to be specific....

Eastern Shore of MD here. Easton to be specific. Love the Shore but hate the friggin wind!!
Forum: Commuting
08-19-06, 07:12 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,834
Posted By SMN21601

I use a $4 polycarbon travel mug from Target in...

I use a $4 polycarbon travel mug from Target in my down-tube stock $2 cage and it works fine. Never fell out, always stays hot for the ride and is cheap.
Forum: Commuting
08-19-06, 06:58 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,394
Posted By SMN21601

I use my 2005 Novara Safari for a commuter and...

I use my 2005 Novara Safari for a commuter and road / touring bike. Has the fatter tires and very durable, but not so heavy frame. I find it to be a good bike for all around riding. REI is having...
Forum: Touring
08-15-06, 06:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 861
Posted By SMN21601

I like the mountain bike shorts with the padding...

I like the mountain bike shorts with the padding built it. You dont have the "look" when walking around town and still get the padded benefits. I bought mine at an LL Bean Outlet store for $15 each...
08-01-06, 09:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,612
Posted By SMN21601

Towing a Kayak by bike?

So I live like just 10 miles or less from the Chesapeake Bay and would love to be able to tow a kayak from home to the water. Anyone ever do such a thing? I have a Burley trailer that I think I could...
Forum: Commuting
08-01-06, 08:53 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,406
Posted By SMN21601

My experience with HR departments (16 years...

My experience with HR departments (16 years worth) is that they are a minimally supportive and the least needed department within any organization. Ignore the email and keep doing what you are doing....
Forum: Commuting
08-01-06, 08:46 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,627
Posted By SMN21601

Here in Maryland we are expecting heat index of...

Here in Maryland we are expecting heat index of 115 degrees F. I just got back from a trip to Lake Placid in upstate NY, where it was much cooler (85?)...where the MTN biking was fun and the scenery...
Forum: Commuting
08-01-06, 08:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 590
Posted By SMN21601

Contact your car insurance company, some of PIP...

Contact your car insurance company, some of PIP coverage is extended to injury / damage when you are a pedestrian or while riding a bike. You may be covered...in Maryland my policy covers me while on...
Forum: Commuting
08-01-06, 08:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 762
Posted By SMN21601

I used my 1997 Trek 820 for many years to commute...

I used my 1997 Trek 820 for many years to commute and to MTN bike...just ride...no matter what tires you have on...enjoy the biking to work and as the tires wear out, get a set that has a smooth...
Forum: Commuting
08-01-06, 08:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 849
Posted By SMN21601

I bike most days to work (drive the car about 5...

I bike most days to work (drive the car about 5 days a month total) and love to find reasons to "run errands" out to the post office or to get coffee, etc...during the day. This is in addition to the...
Forum: Touring
07-19-06, 07:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,016
Posted By SMN21601

I am going to order a set of the Schwalbe...

I am going to order a set of the Schwalbe Marathon XR tires to replace my Conti Town & Country tires...I have heard nothing but AWESOME reviews for the XRs. Enjoy!
Forum: Touring
07-10-06, 01:31 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,085
Posted By SMN21601

That is pretty much how I feel...kill them...

That is pretty much how I feel...kill them all...the little blood sucking, disease spreading *&^%@s!
07-09-06, 09:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 676
Posted By SMN21601

I'm a paramedic. I've done EMS on a bike. It...

I'm a paramedic. I've done EMS on a bike. It works if coordinated and supported well. In a nutshell...Medics on Bikes provide a quick response to areas where driving an ambulance might be delayed...
Forum: Touring
07-09-06, 09:33 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,422
Posted By SMN21601

I like whole grain mini-bagels (can get them from...

I like whole grain mini-bagels (can get them from the frozen food section) and I put peanut butter on them, cut them in half and keep them in my pack for my on-the-go food. As far as energy drinks...
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