How was the commute today?
05-22-07, 11:59 AM
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Windy, but pleasant. Left at 6:45 to get in a mellow 20 miles before work. Took a circuitous route through Midtown to the bike trail to check out the detour (the Union Pacific is still cleaning up the toxic debris from the trestle fire in March). Noticed several groups in matching kits, looking like they were out for a training ride. A fair number of commuter types too. Some singlespeeds.
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05-22-07, 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by nakedsushi
I know this is a "duh" but, road bikes are fast!
They will pull out in front thinking they can make it before you get there or cutting in too tight because they think they have passed you already.
Fly like the wind, but dodge the bullets.
05-22-07, 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by nakedsushi
First day commuting with my road bike. I was a bit scared of riding it because the frame's a bit too big for me and there's an uphill on the way. I can *barely* stand over my bike and I know if I ever fall forward on the seat and I don't land on my toes, it's all over for my hoohah.
Luckily I didn't fall over and I made it up the hill even faster than I did with my regular commuter! I know this is a "duh" but, road bikes are fast!
Luckily I didn't fall over and I made it up the hill even faster than I did with my regular commuter! I know this is a "duh" but, road bikes are fast!
I have an old Schwinn commuter with fenders, racks, bags etc. but I have been using my new (old, but recently acquired) road bike the last few days instead. Nice. I cut 7 minutes of my 7 mile ride in, and came in less tired. Definitely better on the hills.
No cargo space though, had to stuff everything in my messenger bag which gets rather bulky.
05-22-07, 03:58 PM
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I saw some lady eating a blow of cereal as she was slowing for a stop light...
She was driving.
I commute on a road bike and this is true. I think it surprises alot of drivers to see me cruising along with them.
She was driving.
Originally Posted by MyPC8MyBrain
Yes, yes they are. And fast road bikes are even faster than commuter road bikes. You'll be going fast enough that cars won't be expecting you to be moving that fast.
They will pull out in front thinking they can make it before you get there or cutting in too tight because they think they have passed you already.
Fly like the wind, but dodge the bullets.
They will pull out in front thinking they can make it before you get there or cutting in too tight because they think they have passed you already.
Fly like the wind, but dodge the bullets.
I commute on a road bike and this is true. I think it surprises alot of drivers to see me cruising along with them.
05-22-07, 04:59 PM
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I ditched today for the first time in non mountain biking conditions that I can remember. I rode up onto the sidewalk to get off and lock up my bike. I slowed down to look at something, unclipped my left foot, and got off my bike.
Or at least I tried to. I got off the wrong way, forgetting that my right foot was still clipped in. Lots of traffic and one guy at the crosswalk just stared. Actually the guy was friendly. We laughed about it.
The good news is the bike isn't harmed, nor am I . I didn't completely fall over, I just sort of tipped to the side and caught myself with my arm. Nothing but the tires and my arm ever touched the ground.
On the brighter side, I am now officially done with High School classes. So... four-plus more years of school now.
Or at least I tried to. I got off the wrong way, forgetting that my right foot was still clipped in. Lots of traffic and one guy at the crosswalk just stared. Actually the guy was friendly. We laughed about it.
The good news is the bike isn't harmed, nor am I . I didn't completely fall over, I just sort of tipped to the side and caught myself with my arm. Nothing but the tires and my arm ever touched the ground.
On the brighter side, I am now officially done with High School classes. So... four-plus more years of school now.
05-22-07, 06:07 PM
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Nice ride in today, but nervous, as I was supposed to meet the coworker who deliberately stepped into my path at the very last second of my Ride To Work Friday, causing an emergency stop and a lot of anguish.
Turns out it was his last day, and he apparently wanted to go out with a bang.
Apologies to his doppleganger.. I did not spread the rumour it was you.
Pleasant ride home, it's better now I'm not on a MTB
Turns out it was his last day, and he apparently wanted to go out with a bang.
Apologies to his doppleganger.. I did not spread the rumour it was you.
Pleasant ride home, it's better now I'm not on a MTB
05-22-07, 07:07 PM
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Pretty eventful ride home. I'm on the "fast" bike today so of course everybody on their mtn bikes seem to be racing me. One guy huffed and puffed standing on his huffy while he kept looking behind me. I on the other hand just kept pace with him and smiled once. That seemed to piss him off and made him hammer harder. Funny, funny stuff.
Oh, and a white caravan almost t-boned me. My bike the upper part of the T and her van the tail. I was making a left turn on a green arrow and she was merging into the lane. I know she saw me and I was expecting her to slow down as she should. But as I approached I noticed her moving forward still. I swerved and looke at her and she had a surprised look on her face like I just materialized there. I made the "WTF" movement with my lips and rode off. She stayed behind me though I'm only going 16mph, she must have been scared.
Oh, and a white caravan almost t-boned me. My bike the upper part of the T and her van the tail. I was making a left turn on a green arrow and she was merging into the lane. I know she saw me and I was expecting her to slow down as she should. But as I approached I noticed her moving forward still. I swerved and looke at her and she had a surprised look on her face like I just materialized there. I made the "WTF" movement with my lips and rode off. She stayed behind me though I'm only going 16mph, she must have been scared.
05-22-07, 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by pityr
I saw some lady eating a blow of cereal as she was slowing for a stop light...
somehow I've constructed a very funny image. my commute today was a great road ride of 18.5 miles out to Concord. Finished up work at a little after 7p and hopped on the bike and pushed hard enough to get home before sunset (8:02p) If the weather was always this amazing I'd be happy with a 37 mile round trip commute every day.
05-22-07, 08:32 PM
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Great weather Finally! Spouse commuted with me. I 'drop him off' and 'pick him' up. We're running just 1 car now cause he can't quite make it through the hilly first 6 miles,.
05-22-07, 09:01 PM
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Great ride home. The temp was perfect and the bike felt really good. Climbing up Sepulveda was a lot faster today. Took the difficult route and managed a PB avg.
05-23-07, 12:00 AM
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my ride home tonight...was supposed to be 13 but got bumped up a bit.
my ride home tonight...was supposed to be 13 but got bumped up a bit.
05-23-07, 05:31 AM
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Had a nice ride home yesterday. Hit 42 mph on a down hill. I was doing ~ 30 in a 25 and had taken the lane but some moron in a car kept trying to pass me. I got annoyed enough that I floored it and dropped him like a bad habit.....Funny thing is, after the hill bottomed out and started going up my speed obviously dropped quite a bit, maybe to 12-14 mph, but then he would not pass me.....dumb ass!! I had to wave him (or her) around me to get him to pass. Whatever....
The ride in this AM was just about perfect-58 F with a light tailwind, low humidity. No traffic issues. Averaged 17.4
The ride in this AM was just about perfect-58 F with a light tailwind, low humidity. No traffic issues. Averaged 17.4
05-23-07, 05:44 AM
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Beautiful ride in today. Bad news is I got a flat. Good news is I was right in front of my workplace. I wish Indiana would clean these roads!
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Nice ride again today. 50F, calm wind. I saw a goose. More "serious" runners out. Marathon on Sunday.
05-23-07, 06:16 AM
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It was a really nice morning ride today. I rode in next to a guy pretty much all the way from my house. We ended up talking about our jobs and he's a programmer just like me. I love randomly meeting and talking to somebody that you may or may not see ever again.
05-23-07, 06:23 AM
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This was the first time this week I've been able to come into work. Stupid cold 
Beautiful morning for it though, 60, light wind...light traffic. I'm still suffering from the cold, but the ride really got my blood flowing and the oxygen moving, I felt better out there biking then I do here in the office
Beautiful morning for it though, 60, light wind...light traffic. I'm still suffering from the cold, but the ride really got my blood flowing and the oxygen moving, I felt better out there biking then I do here in the office
05-23-07, 06:56 AM
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Nice ride this morning. Great weather. Averaged nearly 17 mph.
Oh, forgot. I shower at work, but I forgot a towel today! I dried off with paper towels. Not too effective or convenient!
Oh, forgot. I shower at work, but I forgot a towel today! I dried off with paper towels. Not too effective or convenient!
05-23-07, 06:56 AM
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Great commute in to work. Warm; summer-like. Saw some other commuters out and about because of the local Smart Commute week. Gas prices in the area are up to $3.65/regular. That, and the nice weather today, pushed a few more people onto their bikes for a commute in to work.
05-23-07, 07:02 AM
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good commute. But I feel really tired this morning for some reason. Thank God its a long weekend coming up..I need a break. Hilton Head, here I come.
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I'm back! Haven't ridden since last Thursday. Have not commuted since the Friday before last.
Vacation last week and spent Mon and Tues recovering from marathon related injuries. My right foot is still swollen a bit. Still, it was a good ride. Took my time and skipped the sprinting and intervals. God my touring bike needs work. I need to change the cables and rewrap the bars when I have time. The brakes positively stink.
Vacation last week and spent Mon and Tues recovering from marathon related injuries. My right foot is still swollen a bit. Still, it was a good ride. Took my time and skipped the sprinting and intervals. God my touring bike needs work. I need to change the cables and rewrap the bars when I have time. The brakes positively stink.
05-23-07, 08:05 AM
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I'm feeling sluggish these days - I think I need more red wine and steak. Oh, and it's supposed to snow tonight. WTF!? It's almost June! Global warming my ass!
05-23-07, 08:07 AM
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Not bad today. Weather was perfect and cagers seemed to be in good spirits for once. Oh sure there was the ever so present SUV with a soccer mom on a cell phone not paying attention to anything, but not too bad overall.
Saw some Canada geese, 2 parents with little yellow babies, on the side of the road. Nice.
Saw some Canada geese, 2 parents with little yellow babies, on the side of the road. Nice.
05-23-07, 08:22 AM
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Great ride today although I was certain I'd be wasted after yesterday evening's mountain biking. Even though my legs were sore and I was thick-headed, the cool temps woke me up and I felt really good. I even had a nice tailwind which almost never happens. Other than a great ride where my knees felt surprisingly good, there wasn't much out of the ordinary.
05-23-07, 08:24 AM
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On the ride home I had to shoot the gap between storms. What did we do before we had access to the doppler radar on the internet ? Roads were a bit wet but i had a huge 30mph+ tailwind. It was a really cold wind with frozen bits of ice included nearing the end. I think I hit every light green, so with the push it was likely my fastest ride ever.
Was dragging bad this morning after playing poker too late last night. I just kind of wandered around in a fog getting ready then jumped on the bike. Bing! I was awake in a hurry.
The Garmin Edge I ordered with my bonus points from work arrived, so I installed that last night too. Looks like I'm back to computers again. I'm planning on taking my laptop on the RideTheRockies tour so I can upload my daily rides onto a blog. We'll see how that works out.
Was dragging bad this morning after playing poker too late last night. I just kind of wandered around in a fog getting ready then jumped on the bike. Bing! I was awake in a hurry.
The Garmin Edge I ordered with my bonus points from work arrived, so I installed that last night too. Looks like I'm back to computers again. I'm planning on taking my laptop on the RideTheRockies tour so I can upload my daily rides onto a blog. We'll see how that works out.
05-23-07, 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by pinkrobe
I'm feeling sluggish these days - I think I need more red wine and steak. Oh, and it's supposed to snow tonight. WTF!? It's almost June! Global warming my ass!
)I took the bus this morning. I felt extra tired & sluggish myself - add that yesterday's headwind was continuing, and I just didn't feel up to it. I don't think I ate enough to replenish the fuel tanks last night.
