Not sure if I posted here, but hello from Springfield!
Not sure if I posted here, but hello from Springfield!
Hello back! Fellow Springfieldian here, just got back into it the past year after a 21 year hiatus. Finding it a little scarier riding south and west of town, with all of the new construction in recent years, but the Farm Roads are offering a fair amount of distance and climbing challenge, with enough solitude from traffic to help build the miles back up.Originally Posted by fastbartender
I'm in St. Louis, on the Hill.
Full time cycle commuter. My wife has a car but I don't.
I live in South St. Louis. Riding in the city is OK (I commute to work when I can - just 3 miles). The weekday evening rides are fun too in the summer.
I grew up in the rural Ozarks (east of Springfield) and really love riding down there. Lot of rural, empty, steep, and scenic two-lane highways to fly down. Motorists even wave at me. Missouri is a very underrated cycling state - we have thousands and thousands of miles of beautiful rural highways to ride on, much of those with little to no traffic.
Maryville, MO here home of the NWMSU Bearcats
What's a Barecat?
Last edited by Blues Frog; 12-13-11 at 03:46 AM.
" If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude better than the animating contest of freedom, go home from us in peace. We ask not your counsels or your arms. Crouch down and lick the hand which feeds you. May your chains set lightly upon you, and may posterity forget that ye were our countryman " Samuel Adams, 1772
From BigdogEMT, post #125
"I plan on putting on a few miles around town before I see where else I want to ride. But would love to do the Frisco next spring."
Terry
Hey Terry,
I rode the Frisco Highline in the spring of 2010 and really enjoyed it. Have been wanting to go back ever since, but just haven't made it yet, it's a bit of a drive to get to Bolivar for me. I ride the Katy mostly, but really enjoyed the Frisco Highline, it's a little rougher than the Katy, but not bad at all. It's a fun ride!
Welcome Bigdog EMT!
Last edited by DW99; 12-18-11 at 03:55 PM.
"Simplify, simplify"
- Henry David Thoreau
Hello Springfieldians!! Check out my new members post about my "ride"!
Newer member checking in. Lifetime Missourian, grew up in SEMO, then to the KC area for a few years after high school. Spent 2002 - 2011 in STL (West County / St. Peters), and just moved back to SEMO in September.
I try to commute when I can (18 miles round trip), but really miss the Katy. Never raced, but maybe someday lol.
Where are all the North Kansas City riders?
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My wife says I have too many bikes hanging in the studio.
1949 Elswick Light Roadster | 1960's Follis | 1972 Peugeot PX-10 | 1980's Bob Jackson | 1984 Peugeot P8 | 1985 Shogun 2000 | 1988 Freschi Supreme Super Cromo | 1989 Schwinn Waterford Paramount | 2012 Boulder Brevet
Mark's Bikes: A Sojourn Into Riding And Saving Bikes
Welcome Stlcards! I'm a former southeast Missourian also, grew up there. Ya don't have to worry about laboring up many hills down there do you. How bout them Cards!
Last edited by DW99; 02-06-12 at 03:45 AM.
"Simplify, simplify"
- Henry David Thoreau
Good to see more folks from Misery on the board.
" If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude better than the animating contest of freedom, go home from us in peace. We ask not your counsels or your arms. Crouch down and lick the hand which feeds you. May your chains set lightly upon you, and may posterity forget that ye were our countryman " Samuel Adams, 1772
Jefferson City here. Riding is much better now that the bridge across the Missouri is done. Now if we can just get a few more bike lanes and paths...
Hello from Liberty.
Last edited by 1WannaR1de; 02-02-12 at 08:14 AM.
Welcome, 1WannaRide. I'm from Liberty also.
My wife says I have too many bikes hanging in the studio.
1949 Elswick Light Roadster | 1960's Follis | 1972 Peugeot PX-10 | 1980's Bob Jackson | 1984 Peugeot P8 | 1985 Shogun 2000 | 1988 Freschi Supreme Super Cromo | 1989 Schwinn Waterford Paramount | 2012 Boulder Brevet
Mark's Bikes: A Sojourn Into Riding And Saving Bikes
Hello from Riverside!
St. Peters here. Currently in school in Rolla though. Do most of my riding on the trails around Creve Coeur Lake in St. Charles. Looking for new places there and here in Rolla!
2012 Dawes Lightning Cross
1970's Motobecane Mirage
Hello from Independence!
Midtown KCMO here...
Call me Fred, call me Clyde
I just like to ride...
How far/fast/often do you usually ride? I'm always looking for riding buddies...something about being with other riders makes me feel more safe on the road...Safety in numbers?
I've got numerous routes I take out of Liberty, ranging from around twelve miles to thirty-five for my weekly riding. On the weekends I'll usually take a bit longer route. PM me if you want to hit the road. I'm out of school at the end of the week and will be more flexible for the next two months.
My wife says I have too many bikes hanging in the studio.
1949 Elswick Light Roadster | 1960's Follis | 1972 Peugeot PX-10 | 1980's Bob Jackson | 1984 Peugeot P8 | 1985 Shogun 2000 | 1988 Freschi Supreme Super Cromo | 1989 Schwinn Waterford Paramount | 2012 Boulder Brevet
Mark's Bikes: A Sojourn Into Riding And Saving Bikes
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