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07-01-17, 08:09 AM
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I took the day off of work to get my brakes fixed. I dropped my car off in Elgin Il. I asked how long it was going to take? He told me about five hours. Perfect. I pulled my bike out of the car and rode a nice 46 mile ride out to Aurora and back with a couple of stops along the way. The weather was perfect and I beat six of my personal best segment times on Strava. The first two pictures are taken in downtown St Charles Il. The last was my lunch view in downtown Aurora Il.
07-01-17, 06:38 PM
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20 miles out thru Moorpark and Camarillo, CA. Foggy and cool for a nice change. Roadside pic of the old Super Course.
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Very nice, no way to ever go wrong with a Davidson, absolutely beautiful.
Quick ride down to Recycled Cyles for some consumables. Took the Davidson for its maiden ride of the season. Before I could, however, I had to tighten the headset, adjust the front brake and swap the squeak-inducing alloy seatpost head bolts for steel ones. Ended up getting a later start than I wanted, but that didn't negatively affect anything.
These were probably issues that came up during my last ride (probably last summer) and I didn't attend to them immediately and then completely forgot about them
Davidson at Tracey Owen Station:
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These were probably issues that came up during my last ride (probably last summer) and I didn't attend to them immediately and then completely forgot about them
Davidson at Tracey Owen Station:
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07-01-17, 11:40 PM
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07-02-17, 05:25 AM
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Yep, beautiful Davidson!
Yesterday a buddy and I got out for a muggy ~40mi - we wound up riding through a mix of suburbs, Hartford, and farmland. A good mix.
Avert your eyes, OT bike!
Yesterday a buddy and I got out for a muggy ~40mi - we wound up riding through a mix of suburbs, Hartford, and farmland. A good mix.
Avert your eyes, OT bike!
07-02-17, 11:54 AM
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@Sir_Name, that's an interesting Soma, but your Raleigh International 650b conversion simply puts it in the shade! To my mind, that is the perfect touring bicycle. Nice job on that build. 
Yesterday I drove down to Cannon Falls to ride the Cannon Valley Trail in the opposite direction from what I did last year. The CVT is the only rail trail I know of that you actually have to pay to ride. Four bucks buys you a one-day "wheel pass" - the orange tag on my Raysport's stem - and they actually have checkpoints at each end and one in the middle to support the policy.
But you know what? It's totally worth it. The infrastructure along this trail is the best I've ever seen. The trail surface is well-kept, and there are gravel roads for any number of side trips along the way.
Here's the midway station at Welch, MN:
I find that this bike, running 700 x 28c Panaracer Paselas, handles gravel just fine. Normally I like at least 32s, but I couldn't fit those to this frame and run fenders as well. Maybe there's a 650b conversion in this bike's future...
Here are some of the gravel sections:
I didn't go far down any of them because I don't know where they actually go. I'll check them out on Google Earth before I head down there next time.
As for the rest of the trail, the next two shots pretty much sum it up:
This deep into the season, the Cannon Valley Trail is basically one long, green tunnel.
I didn't feel the need to apply sunscreen until I reached the other end at Red Wing, MN - prior to turning around for the return trip.
Here's a shot of the fuel that made all this possible. I had breakfast at Nick's Diner in Cannon Falls before setting off. Presenting "The Bomber Omelette":
Enough calories here to propel 260-some pounds of me-and-bicycle for about 44 miles, with the added gravel-road excursions.
Today I'm in my easy chair, catching up on the Tour de France coverage (Too many commercials!
). Thank goodness for the DVR.
Yesterday I drove down to Cannon Falls to ride the Cannon Valley Trail in the opposite direction from what I did last year. The CVT is the only rail trail I know of that you actually have to pay to ride. Four bucks buys you a one-day "wheel pass" - the orange tag on my Raysport's stem - and they actually have checkpoints at each end and one in the middle to support the policy.
But you know what? It's totally worth it. The infrastructure along this trail is the best I've ever seen. The trail surface is well-kept, and there are gravel roads for any number of side trips along the way.
Here's the midway station at Welch, MN:
I find that this bike, running 700 x 28c Panaracer Paselas, handles gravel just fine. Normally I like at least 32s, but I couldn't fit those to this frame and run fenders as well. Maybe there's a 650b conversion in this bike's future...
Here are some of the gravel sections:
I didn't go far down any of them because I don't know where they actually go. I'll check them out on Google Earth before I head down there next time.
As for the rest of the trail, the next two shots pretty much sum it up:
This deep into the season, the Cannon Valley Trail is basically one long, green tunnel.
I didn't feel the need to apply sunscreen until I reached the other end at Red Wing, MN - prior to turning around for the return trip.
Here's a shot of the fuel that made all this possible. I had breakfast at Nick's Diner in Cannon Falls before setting off. Presenting "The Bomber Omelette":
Enough calories here to propel 260-some pounds of me-and-bicycle for about 44 miles, with the added gravel-road excursions.
Today I'm in my easy chair, catching up on the Tour de France coverage (Too many commercials!
). Thank goodness for the DVR.
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07-02-17, 12:09 PM
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Got out for the longest ride of the year which isn't saying much. Tried to get out early enough to beat the wind - yeah, that didn't happen. Oh well, great for a sustained elevated heart rate and simulated hill climbing.
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[SIZE=3][FONT=Century Gothic] The trail surface is well-kept, and there are gravel roads for any number of side trips along the way. I didn't go far down any of them because I don't know where they actually go. I'll check them out on Google Earth before I head down there next time.
https://gravelmap.com/#@44.9289609,-...00002,8,hybrid
We've done just under 1,500 miles in southeastern Minnesota this season. Many of those are near Welch, Northfield, Cannon Falls and Redwing.
Bring plenty of water and be prepared to climb in and out of river valleys. Much more challenging than it looks like on paper.
BTW Gravel Maps works for any area in the Conus. Not definitive but a nice work in progress. 700x28s will work in many cases if it's packed limestone/class 5. I would recommend nothing less than 700x32s myself. You'll wish you had even more tire if it's wet, sandy or freshly graded.
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Yesterday I drove down to Cannon Falls to ride the Cannon Valley Trail in the opposite direction from what I did last year. The CVT is the only rail trail I know of that you actually have to pay to ride. Four bucks buys you a one-day "wheel pass" - the orange tag on my Raysport's stem - and they actually have checkpoints at each end and one in the middle to support the policy.
But you know what? It's totally worth it. The infrastructure along this trail is the best I've ever seen. The trail surface is well-kept, and there are gravel roads for any number of side trips along the way.
This deep into the season, the Cannon Valley Trail is basically one long, green tunnel.
Today I'm in my easy chair, catching up on the Tour de France coverage (Too many commercials!
). Thank goodness for the DVR.I could die happy if I could get the same results
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Thanks to all for the nice comments regarding the Davidson. I guess I'd have to say it's my flashiest bike, what with all the yellow accents and whatnot. Nice that it rides like a dream, too
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07-02-17, 04:11 PM
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DQR, nice pics. Nice breakfast too!
I took the Motobecane out for 63.6 miles today, just a run over well-traveled roads. But such a run. I hit 35mph on a few hills. I don't usually push that hard.
A quick stop in Lincoln Center:
which was once the Lincoln School, 1903
That building is significant to me personally because our band played there a few years ago for the WBGH-produced radio show Say What! (Our banjo player quipped on-air "I always wanted to play Lincoln Center.")
Lunch stop at Ferns showed lots of riders out. Some non-standard bikes too.
Two tandems showed up, not riding together
A quick photo-op on the return, some scenic wetlands straddling Carlisle and Concord, and a newly rebuilt bridge
While I was setting for this next shot an older gent in a pickup w/ trailer stopped and asked if there were any fish there. I said I had no idea, was just hoping for a decent picture.
I took the Motobecane out for 63.6 miles today, just a run over well-traveled roads. But such a run. I hit 35mph on a few hills. I don't usually push that hard.
A quick stop in Lincoln Center:
which was once the Lincoln School, 1903
That building is significant to me personally because our band played there a few years ago for the WBGH-produced radio show Say What! (Our banjo player quipped on-air "I always wanted to play Lincoln Center.")
Lunch stop at Ferns showed lots of riders out. Some non-standard bikes too.
Two tandems showed up, not riding together
A quick photo-op on the return, some scenic wetlands straddling Carlisle and Concord, and a newly rebuilt bridge
While I was setting for this next shot an older gent in a pickup w/ trailer stopped and asked if there were any fish there. I said I had no idea, was just hoping for a decent picture.
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Nice pics, and some good miles, too. I'm still trying to break 50 this summer; perhaps on my birthday when I attempt to "ride my age".
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Today was close to 90 F and pretty humid - good day to ride some nicely shaded trails around a pond. I cleared a difficult series of short, steep, rocky, rooty climbs in one go for the first time; sweet!
@DQRider, @gomango My buddy's Soma is a fun bike - way too small for me, but I've taken it for a few spins after some adjustments. I'd love to build something similar around an Elephant, that'd cover a good range of rides. Thanks for the kind words on the Raleigh, DQ.
@DQRider, @gomango My buddy's Soma is a fun bike - way too small for me, but I've taken it for a few spins after some adjustments. I'd love to build something similar around an Elephant, that'd cover a good range of rides. Thanks for the kind words on the Raleigh, DQ.
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07-02-17, 06:05 PM
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Interesting to see two tandems, especially as I know you and your wife also do lots of miles on your tandem. Is tandem riding sorta common in your area?
Nice pics, and some good miles, too. I'm still trying to break 50 this summer; perhaps on my birthday when I attempt to "ride my age".
Nice pics, and some good miles, too. I'm still trying to break 50 this summer; perhaps on my birthday when I attempt to "ride my age".
SName, nice pics. Your pics sure capture the essence of New England woods. Looks like fun too.
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The camera I use now is a Leica D-Lux Typ 109, with a couple of modifications. The camera itself is a compact metal brick of a thing, just like Leica's old film cameras. It's rugged and reliable, but not very ergonomic. So I bought a J.B. Camera Designs bamboo grip for it, and that made a big difference.
Sorry about the poor quality here. This is a cut/paste from my avatar image (in a mirror, hence backwards).
Then I got the automatic lens cap for it - you see it as three triangles in the photo above. That thing is so cool! Turn on the camera and the lens pops out of there like something from "War of the Worlds".
(Too bad it doesn't actually keep all of the dust out...)But I'm pretty sure I would get the same results from any decent camera, to be honest. I've got over thirty years experience in photo-journalism. But with a family to support, I could never make my living at it. So it is my honor and pleasure to share it with you all here.
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07-02-17, 06:36 PM
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I would use this tool to extend those Cannon River Trail rides onto gravel farm roads.
https://gravelmap.com/#@44.9289609,-...00002,8,hybrid
We've done just under 1,500 miles in southeastern Minnesota this season. Many of those are near Welch, Northfield, Cannon Falls and Redwing.
Bring plenty of water and be prepared to climb in and out of river valleys. Much more challenging than it looks like on paper.
BTW Gravel Maps works for any area in the Conus. Not definitive but a nice work in progress. 700x28s will work in many cases if it's packed limestone/class 5. I would recommend nothing less than 700x32s myself. You'll wish you had even more tire if it's wet, sandy or freshly graded.
https://gravelmap.com/#@44.9289609,-...00002,8,hybrid
We've done just under 1,500 miles in southeastern Minnesota this season. Many of those are near Welch, Northfield, Cannon Falls and Redwing.
Bring plenty of water and be prepared to climb in and out of river valleys. Much more challenging than it looks like on paper.
BTW Gravel Maps works for any area in the Conus. Not definitive but a nice work in progress. 700x28s will work in many cases if it's packed limestone/class 5. I would recommend nothing less than 700x32s myself. You'll wish you had even more tire if it's wet, sandy or freshly graded.
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gugie and I did a little test ride to see if our legs are ready for Hurricane Ridge -- three climbs up from West Union to Skyline, about 38 miles and 3500 feet of elevation gain. It wasn't a terribly scenic ride, but there were some nice views, none of which did we take a picture of. Instead, here's a shot from the top of the third climb.
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gugie and I did a little test ride to see if our legs are ready for Hurricane Ridge -- three climbs up from West Union to Skyline, about 38 miles and 3500 feet of elevation gain. It wasn't a terribly scenic ride, but there were some nice views, none of which did we take a picture of. Instead, here's a shot from the top of the third climb.
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Always enjoying the beautiful pics here!! Just saying. It's great to see the US from this perspective!
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Ok, had a bad day yesterday, and need to vent to shake it off.
I'm part of an environmental group, and one of the groups in an environmental network we belong to is Bike Brampton, a cycling advocacy group.
They had their biggest event of the year yesterday, about 700 riders, called Bike the Creek. I signed up for a short route hoping that some of my friends would join. In the end it was just one of my riding partners and I, though one of my friends went on the 60kms route due to my coaxing.
Our 41km route was two routes combined. The first was the nature route. I didn't know the route, and it ended up some pavement some gravel, and a little mud. The mud was a little disconcerting on 25c tires, almost lost it, but powered through. Almost at the end of the nature route, on a paved path by the creek, I spotted glass shining against wet pavement. I shouted out and pointed, I thought I missed it all. But a few hundred meters later at a light, I hear the dreaded hiss.
I crossed the street, and convinced my friend to continue on. I had a tube, but hadn't brought my pump. There was no mechanical help on route, but gentleman stopped and helped me with his pump. We couldn't get it up to 100 PSI, but close enough for me to ride back to the start. So my 41 kms ride got cut in half. The organizer looked perplexed when he saw me early.
Today, new tires and I'm off for another adventure.
So this is pre ride, maybe it was time for a matching tire anyway, the old one, Panaracer Technova II were the same width but seemed narrower the rear Conti Ultra Sport.
I'm part of an environmental group, and one of the groups in an environmental network we belong to is Bike Brampton, a cycling advocacy group.
They had their biggest event of the year yesterday, about 700 riders, called Bike the Creek. I signed up for a short route hoping that some of my friends would join. In the end it was just one of my riding partners and I, though one of my friends went on the 60kms route due to my coaxing.
Our 41km route was two routes combined. The first was the nature route. I didn't know the route, and it ended up some pavement some gravel, and a little mud. The mud was a little disconcerting on 25c tires, almost lost it, but powered through. Almost at the end of the nature route, on a paved path by the creek, I spotted glass shining against wet pavement. I shouted out and pointed, I thought I missed it all. But a few hundred meters later at a light, I hear the dreaded hiss.
I crossed the street, and convinced my friend to continue on. I had a tube, but hadn't brought my pump. There was no mechanical help on route, but gentleman stopped and helped me with his pump. We couldn't get it up to 100 PSI, but close enough for me to ride back to the start. So my 41 kms ride got cut in half. The organizer looked perplexed when he saw me early.
Today, new tires and I'm off for another adventure.
So this is pre ride, maybe it was time for a matching tire anyway, the old one, Panaracer Technova II were the same width but seemed narrower the rear Conti Ultra Sport.
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