2018 Resolution(s)
01-02-18 | 07:58 AM
#26
Senior Member
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 10,106
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From: Fredericksburg, Va
Bikes: ? Proteous, '65 Frejus TDF, '73 Bottecchia Giro d'Italia, '83 Colnago Superissimo, '84 Trek 610, '84 Trek 760, '88 Pinarello Veneto, '88 De Rosa Pro, '89 Pinarello Montello, 'Litespeed Catalyst'94 Burley Duet, 97 Specialized RockHopper, 2010 Langster
Since I moved, I can't realistically commute anymore, or at least as far. That is the first priority, riding, then wrenching. following by priority.
1. Start riding with the local club to compensate for lost milage opportunity commuting.
2. Bring the stable to a healthy state - fix what's broke to replace temporary fixes
3. Build the wheels I have in mind
4. Finish my daughters Pinarello
5. Finish (paint) the Burley Duet
6. Build the Trek 760
7. Build the Trek 650 - Modified frame due to PO "Drewing" with upgraded components.
8. Sell what I don't want or need.
9. Buy what I need and no more! (Ha, I need everything I buy)
1. Start riding with the local club to compensate for lost milage opportunity commuting.
2. Bring the stable to a healthy state - fix what's broke to replace temporary fixes
3. Build the wheels I have in mind
4. Finish my daughters Pinarello
5. Finish (paint) the Burley Duet
6. Build the Trek 760
7. Build the Trek 650 - Modified frame due to PO "Drewing" with upgraded components.
8. Sell what I don't want or need.
9. Buy what I need and no more! (Ha, I need everything I buy)
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Bikes don't stand alone. They are two tired.
Bikes don't stand alone. They are two tired.
01-02-18 | 08:09 AM
#27
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Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 3,766
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From: Manhattan & Woodstock NY
Bikes: 2024 A Homer Hilsen, 1992 Paramount PDG Series, 1991 Mercian King of Mercia, 1987 Mercian Pro, 1985 Shogun 500, 1969? Falcon San Remo, 1972 Peugeot PX-10, 1972 Schwinn Paramount P13-9, 1971 Peugeot PX-10, 1970 Raleigh Pro Mk I
2560 x 1600, same as 2017But seriously, during the cold months: service the AW hubs on our Sportses, tend to some wheels and get out on ice skates with some regularity to keep the legs loose. Overall: Stretch. Try wide tires on the International. Look to break 1500 and possibly as much as 2K miles for the year. Maybe a century, even though I've told myself in the past that I needn't bother doing one again. Most critically, have fun doing it all.
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2024 A Homer Hilsen, 1992 Paramount PDG Series, 1991 Mercian King of Mercia, 1987 Mercian Pro, 1985 Shogun 500, 1972 Peugeot PX-10, 1972 Schwinn Paramount P13-9, 1971 Peugeot PX-10, 1970 Raleigh Pro Mk I, 1969? Falcon San Remo
Curator/Team Mechanic: 2016 Dawes Streetfighter, 1984 Lotus Eclair, 1975 Motobecane Jubile Mixte, 1974 Raleigh Sports, 1973 Free Spirit Ted Williams, 1972 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Philips Sport
2024 A Homer Hilsen, 1992 Paramount PDG Series, 1991 Mercian King of Mercia, 1987 Mercian Pro, 1985 Shogun 500, 1972 Peugeot PX-10, 1972 Schwinn Paramount P13-9, 1971 Peugeot PX-10, 1970 Raleigh Pro Mk I, 1969? Falcon San Remo
Curator/Team Mechanic: 2016 Dawes Streetfighter, 1984 Lotus Eclair, 1975 Motobecane Jubile Mixte, 1974 Raleigh Sports, 1973 Free Spirit Ted Williams, 1972 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Philips Sport
Last edited by ascherer; 01-02-18 at 08:13 AM.
01-02-18 | 10:39 AM
#28
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Joined: May 2012
Posts: 5,050
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From: Point Reyes Station, California
Bikes: Indeed!
01-03-18 | 02:40 AM
#32
Master Parts Rearranger
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 4,846
Likes: 2,800
From: Portlandia's Kuiper Belt, OR
Bikes: 1987 Woodrup Competition - 2025 Trek Checkpoint SL 6 Gen 3 - 1987 Lotus Legend - 2024 Trek Emonda ALR Rim Brake - 1980 Trek 510 - 1988 Cannondale SR500 - 1985 Trek 670 - 1982 Trek 730
Mine is the same, too.
01-03-18 | 03:51 PM
#35
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Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 3,832
Likes: 366
From: Maryland
Bikes: Lots of English 3-speeds, a couple of old road bikes, 3 mountain bikes, 1 hybrid, and a couple of mash-ups
None.
I've made and broken so many resolutions over the years that I concluded I was already in a state of near perfection. That takes a lot of pressure away from the new year.
I've made and broken so many resolutions over the years that I concluded I was already in a state of near perfection. That takes a lot of pressure away from the new year.
01-08-18 | 05:16 PM
#36
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 74
Likes: 0
From: Pasco county, Florida
Bikes: Cannondale R600 Triple, Me-Mover FIT 2.0
Cut back on heavy lifting, doing more reps with lighter weight.
Doing more crosstraining with the Me-Mover for my core and all of the muscles that aren't worked cycling.
Changing diet so I stop getting kidney stones.
Increasing time on the road, making sure I have eye contact with drivers.
Watch for glass bottle throwers in moving vehicles.
There's more, but this is a good start.
Doing more crosstraining with the Me-Mover for my core and all of the muscles that aren't worked cycling.
Changing diet so I stop getting kidney stones.
Increasing time on the road, making sure I have eye contact with drivers.
Watch for glass bottle throwers in moving vehicles.
There's more, but this is a good start.
01-08-18 | 06:59 PM
#37
aka Tom Reingold
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 44,224
Likes: 6,480
From: New York, NY, and High Falls, NY, USA
Bikes: 1962 Rudge Sports, 1971 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Raleigh Pro Track, 1974 Raleigh International, 1975 Viscount Fixie, 1982 McLean, 1996 Lemond (Ti), 2002 Burley Zydeco tandem
I actually accomplished "ride more, wrench less" in 2017. But I wrenched too little, and I have too many unfinished things, so I need to organize my work space, get rid of a lot of bike crap, finish some projects, and sell some bikes.
I want to continue to build upper body strength. I've made some progress, and it's encouraging.
I want to take more long rides. In 2017, I had rides of 65, 71, and 104 miles. Two of those were very hilly. Maybe I can do a metric century (or even imperial century) each month?
I want to find a hill in New York State I can't climb without stopping. I've found some very hard hills, but I've been able to pedal to the top without stopping. I've been told of one or two in the Catskill Mountains that are hard, and maybe one of those will break me.
I want to continue to build upper body strength. I've made some progress, and it's encouraging.
I want to take more long rides. In 2017, I had rides of 65, 71, and 104 miles. Two of those were very hilly. Maybe I can do a metric century (or even imperial century) each month?
I want to find a hill in New York State I can't climb without stopping. I've found some very hard hills, but I've been able to pedal to the top without stopping. I've been told of one or two in the Catskill Mountains that are hard, and maybe one of those will break me.
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Tom Reingold, tom@noglider.com
New York City and High Falls, NY
Blogs: The Experienced Cyclist; noglider's ride blog
“When man invented the bicycle he reached the peak of his attainments.” — Elizabeth West, US author
Please email me rather than PM'ing me. Thanks.
Tom Reingold, tom@noglider.com
New York City and High Falls, NY
Blogs: The Experienced Cyclist; noglider's ride blog
“When man invented the bicycle he reached the peak of his attainments.” — Elizabeth West, US author
Please email me rather than PM'ing me. Thanks.
01-09-18 | 01:30 PM
#39
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 282
Likes: 7
From: Columbia County, Georgia
Bikes: Schwinns: Paramount (Waterford), Peloton (1986 and 1999), 1987 Super Sport. Offbrand bikes: Bianchi Intenso, Diamondback Interval TG (Ironman), Peugeot Triathlon, Masi CX
1. Divest of all bikes that don't fit perfectly.
2. Acquire no bike unless it actually fits AND fills some niche. Right now, a titanium Merckx is the only thing that is on that bucket list.
3. Divest of all "stash" parts....to have them on drawers in the garage is to be owned by things. Sell them for pennies on the dollar, give them away. Just get them gone.
4. Ride two centuries
5. Ride at least 4 days per week
6. Lose the 30 lbs that snuck on after retiring from the Army
2. Acquire no bike unless it actually fits AND fills some niche. Right now, a titanium Merckx is the only thing that is on that bucket list.
3. Divest of all "stash" parts....to have them on drawers in the garage is to be owned by things. Sell them for pennies on the dollar, give them away. Just get them gone.
4. Ride two centuries
5. Ride at least 4 days per week
6. Lose the 30 lbs that snuck on after retiring from the Army
01-09-18 | 01:42 PM
#40
Drink more.
Water.
Water.
01-09-18 | 02:00 PM
#41
Old guy on a Bike
Joined: Jul 2016
Posts: 497
Likes: 21
From: San Antonio, TX
Bikes: Trek 7.4, Gitane Super Corsa '71, Raleigh Lenton Grand Prix, Charrel '78, Tommasini Diamante, Trek Verve+
1. Stop buying bikes
2. Buy a nice Schwinn Paramount
3. Buy a nice Tommassini Diamante
4. Stop buying bikes.....
2. Buy a nice Schwinn Paramount
3. Buy a nice Tommassini Diamante
4. Stop buying bikes.....
01-09-18 | 03:46 PM
#42
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Joined: May 2005
Posts: 1,498
Likes: 247
From: Southern Maryland
Bikes: A few
I understand Devil's Kitchen up in the Catskills is a tough climb. Watching Raul Alcala zigzagging up the hill in the 1990 Tour de Trump made me think that.
I actually accomplished "ride more, wrench less" in 2017. But I wrenched too little, and I have too many unfinished things, so I need to organize my work space, get rid of a lot of bike crap, finish some projects, and sell some bikes.
I want to continue to build upper body strength. I've made some progress, and it's encouraging.
I want to take more long rides. In 2017, I had rides of 65, 71, and 104 miles. Two of those were very hilly. Maybe I can do a metric century (or even imperial century) each month?
I want to find a hill in New York State I can't climb without stopping. I've found some very hard hills, but I've been able to pedal to the top without stopping. I've been told of one or two in the Catskill Mountains that are hard, and maybe one of those will break me.
I want to continue to build upper body strength. I've made some progress, and it's encouraging.
I want to take more long rides. In 2017, I had rides of 65, 71, and 104 miles. Two of those were very hilly. Maybe I can do a metric century (or even imperial century) each month?
I want to find a hill in New York State I can't climb without stopping. I've found some very hard hills, but I've been able to pedal to the top without stopping. I've been told of one or two in the Catskill Mountains that are hard, and maybe one of those will break me.
01-09-18 | 03:50 PM
#43
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 9,176
Likes: 653
From: Minas Ithil
I'm no longer keeping logs of my daily mileage. Nor am I paying attention to my average speed anymore, I'm just going to ride. If it's a slow day so be it.
I AM NOT GOING TO BUY ANOTHER BIKE THIS YEAR. I AM NOT GOING TO BUY ANOTHER BIKE THIS YEAR. I AM NOT GOING TO BUY ANOTHER BIKE THIS YEAR. I AM NOT GOING TO BUY ANOTHER BIKE THIS YEAR. I AM NOT GOING TO BUY ANOTHER BIKE THIS YEAR. I AM NOT GOING TO BUY ANOTHER BIKE THIS YEAR. I AM NOT GOING TO BUY ANOTHER BIKE THIS YEAR. I AM NOT GOING TO BUY ANOTHER BIKE THIS YEAR.
I AM NOT GOING TO BUY ANOTHER BIKE THIS YEAR. I AM NOT GOING TO BUY ANOTHER BIKE THIS YEAR. I AM NOT GOING TO BUY ANOTHER BIKE THIS YEAR. I AM NOT GOING TO BUY ANOTHER BIKE THIS YEAR. I AM NOT GOING TO BUY ANOTHER BIKE THIS YEAR. I AM NOT GOING TO BUY ANOTHER BIKE THIS YEAR. I AM NOT GOING TO BUY ANOTHER BIKE THIS YEAR. I AM NOT GOING TO BUY ANOTHER BIKE THIS YEAR.
01-09-18 | 03:56 PM
#44
aka Tom Reingold
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 44,224
Likes: 6,480
From: New York, NY, and High Falls, NY, USA
Bikes: 1962 Rudge Sports, 1971 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Raleigh Pro Track, 1974 Raleigh International, 1975 Viscount Fixie, 1982 McLean, 1996 Lemond (Ti), 2002 Burley Zydeco tandem
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Tom Reingold, tom@noglider.com
New York City and High Falls, NY
Blogs: The Experienced Cyclist; noglider's ride blog
“When man invented the bicycle he reached the peak of his attainments.” — Elizabeth West, US author
Please email me rather than PM'ing me. Thanks.
Tom Reingold, tom@noglider.com
New York City and High Falls, NY
Blogs: The Experienced Cyclist; noglider's ride blog
“When man invented the bicycle he reached the peak of his attainments.” — Elizabeth West, US author
Please email me rather than PM'ing me. Thanks.
01-09-18 | 04:32 PM
#46
aka Tom Reingold
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 44,224
Likes: 6,480
From: New York, NY, and High Falls, NY, USA
Bikes: 1962 Rudge Sports, 1971 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Raleigh Pro Track, 1974 Raleigh International, 1975 Viscount Fixie, 1982 McLean, 1996 Lemond (Ti), 2002 Burley Zydeco tandem
[MENTION=31158]satbuilder[/MENTION], I did the Hillier Than Thou this past September, so I should be capable of the Dirty Dozen. I'll watch for it. Not sure how I would get out there, but I should be able to work it out. What else could I (and maybe my wife) do while we make the trip?
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Tom Reingold, tom@noglider.com
New York City and High Falls, NY
Blogs: The Experienced Cyclist; noglider's ride blog
“When man invented the bicycle he reached the peak of his attainments.” — Elizabeth West, US author
Please email me rather than PM'ing me. Thanks.
Tom Reingold, tom@noglider.com
New York City and High Falls, NY
Blogs: The Experienced Cyclist; noglider's ride blog
“When man invented the bicycle he reached the peak of his attainments.” — Elizabeth West, US author
Please email me rather than PM'ing me. Thanks.
01-09-18 | 05:08 PM
#47
It's MY mountain
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 10,175
Likes: 4,236
From: Mt.Diablo
Bikes: Klein, Merckx, Trek
@noglider, if you're inclined (pun intended) to travel a bit further, there is this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KO-CXkxgSZM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KO-CXkxgSZM
Wow, that's quite the ride profile:
01-09-18 | 06:31 PM
#48
Senior Member
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 1,498
Likes: 247
From: Southern Maryland
Bikes: A few
[MENTION=31158]satbuilder[/MENTION], I did the Hillier Than Thou this past September, so I should be capable of the Dirty Dozen. I'll watch for it. Not sure how I would get out there, but I should be able to work it out. What else could I (and maybe my wife) do while we make the trip?
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