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I have a neighborhood I enjoy cycling called Kensington. Once I get there, there is a .8 mile loop around the neighborhood of Tudor and Spanish homes (which actually do go well together!) with almost no traffic. So I like going 'round and 'round.
Today, I rode 15 miles in the time it usually takes me to ride 10 on the Cypress. I wasn't hammering. I was putting about the same effort in, but this bike is so much more efficient.
Before Roubaix a ten mile ride in the same neighborhood with the Cypress was about an hour. With the Roubaix I rode 15.07 miles in 1 hour, 4 minutes.
Color me stoked.
I may have to change my signature line. I'm not sure how much of it is physical any more!
Today, I rode 15 miles in the time it usually takes me to ride 10 on the Cypress. I wasn't hammering. I was putting about the same effort in, but this bike is so much more efficient.
Before Roubaix a ten mile ride in the same neighborhood with the Cypress was about an hour. With the Roubaix I rode 15.07 miles in 1 hour, 4 minutes.
Color me stoked.
I may have to change my signature line. I'm not sure how much of it is physical any more!
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Originally Posted by Digital Gee
I may have to change my signature line. I'm not sure how much of it is physical any more!
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Cool. But get that beast out on the road! You have it pacing around in its cage. Time to let it run free.
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Originally Posted by BluesDawg
Cool. But get that beast out on the road! You have it pacing around in its cage. Time to let it run free.
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I need more cowbell.
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Originally Posted by howsteepisit
Pictures?
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Originally Posted by BluesDawg
Cool. But get that beast out on the road! You have it pacing around in its cage. Time to let it run free.
I enjoy the road rides sponsored by organizations and clubs. They're usually on low-traffic roads, have food stops and SAG service. Most have shorter rides if you don't feel like doing a century and it's a great way to meet other cyclist in your area. It takes a lot of worry out of riding the roads.
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15 miles around a .8 mile loop has got to be as boring as riding a trainer. Get that puppy out on the road for pete sake.
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It sounds like you finally connected Gary, have fun and blow some of those young pups off the road.
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Originally Posted by HopedaleHills
15 miles around a .8 mile loop has got to be as boring as riding a trainer. Get that puppy out on the road for pete sake.
I live about 20 miles from any country or rural roads, so I'd have to put the bike on the car, drive to a spot, find somewhere to park, and then ride. That sounds like a weekend ride. I do look forward to that. Another possibility is riding down what we call the Strand, from Coronado to Mexico and back. All bike path, no traffic lights (well, maybe one or two). But even that's only about 8 miles each way.
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I enjoy riding a short loop from time to time. You get very comfortable on the course and it becomes relaxing as you just ride and ride and ride. I'd love to have access to a closed loop course, like say a high school track, to go out and do laps. It can be fun to time each lap too and play little games with it. Like trying to hit the same time on 3 or 4 laps in a row. Or try to lower it for 3 or 4 laps, then take a couple of rest laps before trying again.
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Originally Posted by Digital Gee
Actually, it wasn't boring at all. I get into my zone in my head, and just enjoy. Different scenery would be nice, but I truly wasn't bored.
I live about 20 miles from any country or rural roads, so I'd have to put the bike on the car, drive to a spot, find somewhere to park, and then ride. That sounds like a weekend ride. I do look forward to that. Another possibility is riding down what we call the Strand, from Coronado to Mexico and back. All bike path, no traffic lights (well, maybe one or two). But even that's only about 8 miles each way.
I live about 20 miles from any country or rural roads, so I'd have to put the bike on the car, drive to a spot, find somewhere to park, and then ride. That sounds like a weekend ride. I do look forward to that. Another possibility is riding down what we call the Strand, from Coronado to Mexico and back. All bike path, no traffic lights (well, maybe one or two). But even that's only about 8 miles each way.
Edit: If you are not ready for Torrey Pines hill, park at Torrey Pines beach and ride to Encinitas and back.
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Originally Posted by Digital Gee
I have a neighborhood I enjoy cycling called Kensington. Once I get there, there is a .8 mile loop around the neighborhood of Tudor and Spanish homes (which actually do go well together!) with almost no traffic. So I like going 'round and 'round.
Today, I rode 15 miles in the time it usually takes me to ride 10 on the Cypress. I wasn't hammering. I was putting about the same effort in, but this bike is so much more efficient.
Before Roubaix a ten mile ride in the same neighborhood with the Cypress was about an hour. With the Roubaix I rode 15.07 miles in 1 hour, 4 minutes.
Color me stoked.
I may have to change my signature line. I'm not sure how much of it is physical any more!
Today, I rode 15 miles in the time it usually takes me to ride 10 on the Cypress. I wasn't hammering. I was putting about the same effort in, but this bike is so much more efficient.
Before Roubaix a ten mile ride in the same neighborhood with the Cypress was about an hour. With the Roubaix I rode 15.07 miles in 1 hour, 4 minutes.
Color me stoked.
I may have to change my signature line. I'm not sure how much of it is physical any more!
Did you find the EPO**********????
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If you are not ready for Torrey Pines hill, park at Torrey Pines beach and ride to Encinitas and back.[/QUOTE]
I think he's ready
I think he's ready
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Originally Posted by Digital Gee
Actually, it wasn't boring at all. I get into my zone in my head, and just enjoy. Different scenery would be nice, but I truly wasn't bored.
I live about 20 miles from any country or rural roads, so I'd have to put the bike on the car, drive to a spot, find somewhere to park, and then ride. That sounds like a weekend ride. I do look forward to that. Another possibility is riding down what we call the Strand, from Coronado to Mexico and back. All bike path, no traffic lights (well, maybe one or two). But even that's only about 8 miles each way.
I live about 20 miles from any country or rural roads, so I'd have to put the bike on the car, drive to a spot, find somewhere to park, and then ride. That sounds like a weekend ride. I do look forward to that. Another possibility is riding down what we call the Strand, from Coronado to Mexico and back. All bike path, no traffic lights (well, maybe one or two). But even that's only about 8 miles each way.
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Or you can ride the 37 mile option at the San Diego Century next week.
https://www.encinitasrace.com/sdc/des...nsmaps.html#37
https://www.encinitasrace.com/sdc/des...nsmaps.html#37
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Originally Posted by zymans
Or you can ride the 37 mile option at the San Diego Century next week.
https://www.encinitasrace.com/sdc/des...nsmaps.html#37
https://www.encinitasrace.com/sdc/des...nsmaps.html#37
I may have a new bike, but I'm not sure I'm quite ready for an organized ride. Then again, how does one know if one is ready? That 37 miler looks doable but challenging...
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Haven't you figured it out yet? It's not about you. It's the bike. You bought a century bike. It must be ridden. It is ready for you to do a 37 mile organized ride and that is what matters. Don't deny the bike.
Organized rides are great. And this sounds like a good one with no pressure to go too fast. I started doing organized rides way back when I was newly single. I figured it would be a good way to meet healthy, attractive women. I was right. Just sayin'.
Organized rides are great. And this sounds like a good one with no pressure to go too fast. I started doing organized rides way back when I was newly single. I figured it would be a good way to meet healthy, attractive women. I was right. Just sayin'.
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Originally Posted by BluesDawg
Haven't you figured it out yet? It's not about you. It's the bike. You bought a century bike. It must be ridden. It is ready for you to do a 37 mile organized ride and that is what matters. Don't deny the bike.
Organized rides are great. And this sounds like a good one with no pressure to go too fast. I started doing organized rides way back when I was newly single. I figured it would be a good way to meet healthy, attractive women. I was right. Just sayin'.
Organized rides are great. And this sounds like a good one with no pressure to go too fast. I started doing organized rides way back when I was newly single. I figured it would be a good way to meet healthy, attractive women. I was right. Just sayin'.
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Point eight, round and round and round? Or the Strand? Jeez, man, the Strand is only 16 miles round trip?
The Roubaix could chew that up and spit out without you in the saddle. Get and do it. Trust me, you can.
Seriously, anything less is just wankin' (no offense to our British brothers and sisters here)
The Roubaix could chew that up and spit out without you in the saddle. Get and do it. Trust me, you can.
Seriously, anything less is just wankin' (no offense to our British brothers and sisters here)
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Hey DG, I have some errands that need taken care of. Can you ride over and help out?
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Yeah, put it through it's paces. Put your AARP card away and get out there and ride.
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Originally Posted by Digital Gee
Ahem. Will you be doing the Dos Picos?
I may have a new bike, but I'm not sure I'm quite ready for an organized ride. Then again, how does one know if one is ready? That 37 miler looks doable but challenging...
I may have a new bike, but I'm not sure I'm quite ready for an organized ride. Then again, how does one know if one is ready? That 37 miler looks doable but challenging...