Pics of my commute
02-10-10 | 11:56 PM
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Pics of my commute
Brought my camera with me today so I could take a few pics of my commute. Hope you enjoy!
The dashboard ( I am still working on pics while I ride)
Back to the path
The dashboard ( I am still working on pics while I ride)
Back to the path
02-11-10 | 03:32 AM
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From: 52°57'N 6°21'E
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I can't make out what bike it is, but you need new bar tape. What width of tires are you running, as you're riding the snow as well. What group is on it? Looks like either Campagnolo something, or Shimano Sora...
02-11-10 | 05:26 AM
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If you look around this forum, you'll find many cyclists rationalizing a (somewhat thin) reason to get another bike. From the looks of your ride you seem to have good cause to get a new bike and yet you fight the urge. Whats wrong with you? 
02-11-10 | 06:55 AM
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Interesting commute route. It must be fun on a windy day.
You must have had that computer a long time because I've got one of those that I bought about 10 years ago. However, mine quit working several years ago.
You must have had that computer a long time because I've got one of those that I bought about 10 years ago. However, mine quit working several years ago.
02-11-10 | 11:57 AM
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The tires are 700X23
It can be a PITA on a windy day but I still enjoy it. And the computer is close to 10 years now and I hope it keeps working!
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02-11-10 | 04:14 PM
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Thanks for posting the pictures, looks like a very nice day.
You guys must like fences over there in Colorado-land. In the 4th picture from top there is a fence on each side of the bike path, then on each side of each road side. That makes 6 parallel fences!
You guys must like fences over there in Colorado-land. In the 4th picture from top there is a fence on each side of the bike path, then on each side of each road side. That makes 6 parallel fences!
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02-11-10 | 04:37 PM
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Thanks for posting these.
Thanks for posting these.
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02-11-10 | 05:52 PM
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Thanks!
I love the peaceful ride, the less traffic/people the better some days. Yes I would with a fair number of folks
In the first pic I am on that road for maybe .75 miles
That area is a mix. It's near a small airport and multiple big corp building and a little farm land. There are plenty of fences I agree
Your welcome!
I love the peaceful ride, the less traffic/people the better some days. Yes I would with a fair number of folks
Your welcome!
02-11-10 | 08:35 PM
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02-11-10 | 11:41 PM
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How do you experience riding 700Cx23 in the snow? Am I a real wussy not riding to work in the snow right now? :s
02-12-10 | 01:40 AM
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If it is not deep or ice covered I am fine, if the roads are totally covered I will ride my mountain bike.
02-14-10 | 02:38 AM
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Didn't realize it at first, because you don't have the Rover in your avatar. Once I went back and looked, I realized who you are!
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02-14-10 | 10:00 AM
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Beautiful! I agree with the poster who said it looks windy. I bet the wind RIPS through your commute in the spring and fall. I grew up in South/Central Idaho. It looks very similar.
I can also relate about the bar tape. It seems like you can just "tough things out" on the commuters...even though they usually get more miles than any of the other bikes in the stable.
I can also relate about the bar tape. It seems like you can just "tough things out" on the commuters...even though they usually get more miles than any of the other bikes in the stable.
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