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Today was the little ones first ride of more than a few hundred yards on the trail a bike. Yes it's a little big for her though she can make a full pedal revolution. We only did 4 miles or so before we were blocked by snow on the bike path in the shadier section. She loved it and didn't want to go back, we'll be back out soon. Here she is looking proud of her new bike
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The first hours of the Ronde van Vlaanderen were rather boring, so I used the time to wrestle a pair of 27mm Challenge P-Rs onto the rims of my Champion Mondial semi-race.
After Kristoff's impressive win there were a couple of hours of daylight left so I did a fifteen-mile test ride through the local scenery with "five kilos" in the tires, just like the Flanders heroes. Nice!
After Kristoff's impressive win there were a couple of hours of daylight left so I did a fifteen-mile test ride through the local scenery with "five kilos" in the tires, just like the Flanders heroes. Nice!
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Stardate 4.05.2015, a feast known as Easter in one of the traditional Earth religious calendars. We are taking the Enterprise [the tandem] out on its first interstellar voyage after the long layover for refitting [9ft of snow]. We departed our home port [home] with destination undecided but targetting somewhere in the metro-northwest quadrant. Environmental conditions are harsh [it's cold and windy] but within the capabilities of life-support systems [layers of clothes].
For most of the first leg we have encountered severe radiation [headwinds gusting to 25mph] which limit out speeds to no more than half impluse power [middle chainring, second highest cog]. When we finally overcome the enhanced gravitational field [mostly uphill] into Lexington we pause briefly for minor replenishment. Conditions are better than those we encountered here a few weeks ago.
We are starting the next leg. Mr Sulu engage Warp Drive [the big chainring], Warp Factor 2 [second largest cog]. After another 8 minutes or so, we leave Federation space [cross the old rr bridge over rt 128]. The rest is smooth open-space sailing into the busy space port of Bedford. While we are stopped for replenishment a damaged Federation science vessel [solo bike] arrives having hit a radiation storm [fallen with a face plant]. Despite having shields up [wearing a helemt] the crew suffered damage to its sensor array [cut in the eyebrow] and minor damage to the Warp Drive [scrapes on the legs]. We offer assistance [some first aid stuff], and a short while later a medical vessel [the crew's fiancee in a car] arrives. An interstellar medical crisis has been averted.
The space port of Bedford is hosting various other interesting vessels, including a 70's Crescent whose crew seemed astonished that I knew it was Swedish. A crew member from another vessel in for replenishment took a few pics.
We have continued our voyage to Concord, in orbit around the Old North Bridge to give the crew time to rest [eat lunch]. We observed harsh conditions [high water] resulting from the recent radiation storms [snow melt].
We spend a brief time enjoying the wonders of space port [the restroom building on Monument Ave is open and heated!].
The journey home is mostly uneventful, 43.37 l.y. We experience occasional difficult conditions - engine room brace for turbulence [stoker, expect severe crosswinds]. Finally back in home port I take advantage of shore leave and indulge in some Dogfish Head 90 Minute Romulan Pale Ale, illegal in the Federation. (I have my suppliers.)
For most of the first leg we have encountered severe radiation [headwinds gusting to 25mph] which limit out speeds to no more than half impluse power [middle chainring, second highest cog]. When we finally overcome the enhanced gravitational field [mostly uphill] into Lexington we pause briefly for minor replenishment. Conditions are better than those we encountered here a few weeks ago.
We are starting the next leg. Mr Sulu engage Warp Drive [the big chainring], Warp Factor 2 [second largest cog]. After another 8 minutes or so, we leave Federation space [cross the old rr bridge over rt 128]. The rest is smooth open-space sailing into the busy space port of Bedford. While we are stopped for replenishment a damaged Federation science vessel [solo bike] arrives having hit a radiation storm [fallen with a face plant]. Despite having shields up [wearing a helemt] the crew suffered damage to its sensor array [cut in the eyebrow] and minor damage to the Warp Drive [scrapes on the legs]. We offer assistance [some first aid stuff], and a short while later a medical vessel [the crew's fiancee in a car] arrives. An interstellar medical crisis has been averted.
The space port of Bedford is hosting various other interesting vessels, including a 70's Crescent whose crew seemed astonished that I knew it was Swedish. A crew member from another vessel in for replenishment took a few pics.
We have continued our voyage to Concord, in orbit around the Old North Bridge to give the crew time to rest [eat lunch]. We observed harsh conditions [high water] resulting from the recent radiation storms [snow melt].
We spend a brief time enjoying the wonders of space port [the restroom building on Monument Ave is open and heated!].
The journey home is mostly uneventful, 43.37 l.y. We experience occasional difficult conditions - engine room brace for turbulence [stoker, expect severe crosswinds]. Finally back in home port I take advantage of shore leave and indulge in some Dogfish Head 90 Minute Romulan Pale Ale, illegal in the Federation. (I have my suppliers.)
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rgv, that a great picture, great report!
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LLAP Jim.
28 miles on the Roberts today. Should have ridden this morning. Instead I rode a 15-20 crosswind whilst digesting a big dinner. Still, I saw three eagles, a flock of turkeys, and a fox, so it was rewarding in that sense.
28 miles on the Roberts today. Should have ridden this morning. Instead I rode a 15-20 crosswind whilst digesting a big dinner. Still, I saw three eagles, a flock of turkeys, and a fox, so it was rewarding in that sense.
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Nice captain's log, @jimmuller
Here's where you can expect to go with little ones in a few years, @rgver:
Hiawatha Trail before the youngest could ride a trail-a-bike.
Back to the Hiawatha Trail when they could both ride (14 miles from the bottom to the top - they made it up and down!)
"The Loop" on Going to the Sun road in Glacier Park, 16 mi round trip and closed to cars!. Note that the oldest has graduated to a 7s Trail-a-bike shown on the left.
Last year my oldest rode her own 7s bike up to The Loop. My girls love to ride and I know trail-a-bikes helped them get into it. When the snow melts they beg me to ride to school! Just keep riding!
Here's where you can expect to go with little ones in a few years, @rgver:
Hiawatha Trail before the youngest could ride a trail-a-bike.
Back to the Hiawatha Trail when they could both ride (14 miles from the bottom to the top - they made it up and down!)
"The Loop" on Going to the Sun road in Glacier Park, 16 mi round trip and closed to cars!. Note that the oldest has graduated to a 7s Trail-a-bike shown on the left.
Last year my oldest rode her own 7s bike up to The Loop. My girls love to ride and I know trail-a-bikes helped them get into it. When the snow melts they beg me to ride to school! Just keep riding!
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Yesterday I left my family in NM to come back to work. However, that means I have a little time on my own to ride when, where, and how I please. (One of the very few perks to baching it.)
This was taken in motion... it took two tries not to get my butt in the picture. Got to do a 32 mile loop on the way to my parents' place for Easter lunch. Roast lamb is great recovery food!
This was taken in motion... it took two tries not to get my butt in the picture. Got to do a 32 mile loop on the way to my parents' place for Easter lunch. Roast lamb is great recovery food!
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A ride around the Milan area. Shaking out the new bike.
20150406_183211 by flog00, on Flickr
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A ride around the Milan area. Shaking out the new bike.
20150406_183211 by flog00, on Flickr
20150406_183613 by flog00, on Flickr
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I did my commute today. The morning was dry, a bit cool, quite pleasant except for the persistent headwind from the northeast. The ride home was, ah, different. Even SmartWool socks get cold when saturated at 35 degF. The really interesting experience was hearing the clickety-click of sleet on my helmet. All in all a very nice day.
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great pics @whatwolf. Looks like fun ride.
I rode my usual ~8-mile commute. Sat down at my desk and realized I left my laptop at home so I quickly made my way back home and then back to work again. Good thing I got into work early, but my ~8-mile commute unexpectedly turned into a 24-mile commute, plus another 8 on the way home. At least it was shorts and t-shirt weather.
I rode my usual ~8-mile commute. Sat down at my desk and realized I left my laptop at home so I quickly made my way back home and then back to work again. Good thing I got into work early, but my ~8-mile commute unexpectedly turned into a 24-mile commute, plus another 8 on the way home. At least it was shorts and t-shirt weather.
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Nice ride, whatwolf. 82 miles and 5200' is awesome. Piling dirt onto it is a bunch more work. Great job.
My daughter and I rode the tandem today, through the Skagit Valley Tulip festival. The tulips are about done for the year, but we got to see some pretty colors before they disappear. 35 miles of pancake, with only one overpass to climb.
After we got home, I went out for 42 miles with the local bike shop ride, a fairly humbling experience..
My daughter and I rode the tandem today, through the Skagit Valley Tulip festival. The tulips are about done for the year, but we got to see some pretty colors before they disappear. 35 miles of pancake, with only one overpass to climb.
After we got home, I went out for 42 miles with the local bike shop ride, a fairly humbling experience..
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^Gorgeous!
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The spring hasn't come as far here as in VintageRide's nice pic's, but today I rode here:
Had a headwind out, and a tailwind coming back along the fjord.
All in all a nice friday afternoon ride, ending with the missus cracking open a can of lager on the porch...
Had a headwind out, and a tailwind coming back along the fjord.
All in all a nice friday afternoon ride, ending with the missus cracking open a can of lager on the porch...
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Great ride pics.
I just rode my commute again today. Got wet again but didn't have any sleet hitting my helmet like two days ago.
I just rode my commute again today. Got wet again but didn't have any sleet hitting my helmet like two days ago.
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