The challenges of riding in the winter
01-12-09, 01:33 PM
#1
I need more cowbell.
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Reno, Nevada
Posts: 8,182
Bikes: 2015 Specialized Sirrus Elite
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 23 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
The challenges of riding in the winter
It's tough, but we all have to get out there and do it!
My GF and I struggled for hours in 80 degree weather Sunday, with nary a wind, before finally nearly collapsing at a cafe we found along the way, where we caught our second wind.
Those blue things on the right side of the image, for those of you who live in northern climes, are called "flowers." And that's not how my belly normally looks, because of course I'm sticking it out to ham it up for the shot. Normally you'd see six pack there.
My GF and I struggled for hours in 80 degree weather Sunday, with nary a wind, before finally nearly collapsing at a cafe we found along the way, where we caught our second wind.
Those blue things on the right side of the image, for those of you who live in northern climes, are called "flowers." And that's not how my belly normally looks, because of course I'm sticking it out to ham it up for the shot. Normally you'd see six pack there.
__________________
2015 Sirrus Elite
Proud member of the original Club Tombay
2015 Sirrus Elite
Proud member of the original Club Tombay
01-12-09, 01:55 PM
#2
Let's do a Century
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 8,316
Bikes: Cervelo R3 Disc, Pinarello Prince/Campy SR; Cervelo R3/Sram Red; Trek 5900/Duraace, Lynskey GR260 Ultegra
Mentioned: 59 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 651 Post(s)
Liked 879 Times
in
408 Posts
Boy that is really tough duty!! Congrats to you and your GF for getting out in all those challenging conditions!!
01-12-09, 02:11 PM
#3
Time for a change.
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: 6 miles inland from the coast of Sussex, in the South East of England
Posts: 19,913
Bikes: Dale MT2000. Bianchi FS920 Kona Explosif. Giant TCR C. Boreas Ignis. Pinarello Fp Uno.
Mentioned: 2 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 5 Times
in
4 Posts
The ride sounds fantastic- but I wouldn't stop at that cafe again. Can't see anything that resembles Food. Not even a crumb---Let alone PIE.
And I hate to say it but it is time to get a better camera. It doesn't show the sweat dripping off your brow after such a hard ride- and the distortion on the lens is pretty bad for such a fit rider.
And I hate to say it but it is time to get a better camera. It doesn't show the sweat dripping off your brow after such a hard ride- and the distortion on the lens is pretty bad for such a fit rider.
__________________
How long was I in the army? Five foot seven.
Spike Milligan
How long was I in the army? Five foot seven.
Spike Milligan
01-12-09, 02:16 PM
#4
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Medina, OH
Posts: 5,804
Bikes: confidential infromation that I don't even share with my wife
Mentioned: 5 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 35 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
It's tough, but we all have to get out there and do it!
My GF and I struggled for hours in 80 degree weather Sunday, with nary a wind, before finally nearly collapsing at a cafe we found along the way, where we caught our second wind.
Those blue things on the right side of the image, for those of you who live in northern climes, are called "cars." And that's not how my belly normally looks, because of course I'm carrying my quarter keg there.
My GF and I struggled for hours in 80 degree weather Sunday, with nary a wind, before finally nearly collapsing at a cafe we found along the way, where we caught our second wind.
Those blue things on the right side of the image, for those of you who live in northern climes, are called "cars." And that's not how my belly normally looks, because of course I'm carrying my quarter keg there.
I can't wait for the next mudslide, earthquake, wild fire, drought, riot, fruit fly invasion, Santa Anna......
01-12-09, 02:24 PM
#6
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Posts: 6,489
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 6 Times
in
2 Posts
You are an evil man.
__________________
A conclusion is the place where you got tired of thinking. - S. Wright
Favorite rides in the stable: Indy Fab CJ Ti - Colnago MXL - S-Works Roubaix - Habanero Team Issue - Jamis Eclipse carbon/831
A conclusion is the place where you got tired of thinking. - S. Wright
Favorite rides in the stable: Indy Fab CJ Ti - Colnago MXL - S-Works Roubaix - Habanero Team Issue - Jamis Eclipse carbon/831
01-12-09, 02:30 PM
#7
I need more cowbell.
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Reno, Nevada
Posts: 8,182
Bikes: 2015 Specialized Sirrus Elite
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 23 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
01-12-09, 03:03 PM
#10
I need more cowbell.
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Reno, Nevada
Posts: 8,182
Bikes: 2015 Specialized Sirrus Elite
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 23 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
01-12-09, 03:18 PM
#11
Boomer
Join Date: Nov 2003
Posts: 7,214
Bikes: Diamondback Clarity II frame homebuilt.
Mentioned: 106 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 16098 Post(s)
Liked 1,457 Times
in
1,064 Posts
Hey...................I didn't know Curtis had sold XXXL jersy's
If I'd known, I might have ordered one too.
If I'd known, I might have ordered one too.
01-12-09, 03:20 PM
#12
Senior Member
Save that table! I'm on my way!
01-12-09, 05:27 PM
#13
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Cherry Hill,NJ
Posts: 1,176
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2 Post(s)
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Hey what are you trying to pull here? I saw that same picture on another website;
crazyfatguyonabike.com
And your shirt is on inside out. The side with numbered size goes on the inside!
Seriously, great pic. You made me laugh. Good stuff!
crazyfatguyonabike.com
And your shirt is on inside out. The side with numbered size goes on the inside!
Seriously, great pic. You made me laugh. Good stuff!
01-16-09, 05:49 PM
#14
Happy Rider
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Texas
Posts: 749
Bikes: Gold Rush, Moots compact, Bike Friday Pocket Crusoe
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
mmmmmmmmm
finally got up to 35 here.
DG, what I would REALLY like to say won't get printed!!
But, hey, man, glad you can make a living in San Diego--
there ain't much oil field out there for me to survive, or I'd be there
rubbing it in just like you!!!
DG, what I would REALLY like to say won't get printed!!
But, hey, man, glad you can make a living in San Diego--
there ain't much oil field out there for me to survive, or I'd be there
rubbing it in just like you!!!
01-16-09, 05:55 PM
#15
Senior Member
Where have you been, haven't heard from you in a while.
__________________
George
George
01-16-09, 06:04 PM
#16
Happy Rider
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Texas
Posts: 749
Bikes: Gold Rush, Moots compact, Bike Friday Pocket Crusoe
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Hey George,
Great to hear from you!!!!!
I own a pipe company--oilfield pipe, and I had to make
hay while the sun shined. Oil is down now so I'm not on the
phone 24/7 or traveling every day, so I can go back to my
second greatest love--riding. Great to have some time and
communicate with people sharing the same interests!!
BTW, I'm out of shape. I've been riding a stationary bike
and lifting weights, but a hard workout kicks my butt.
PS: the greatest love is the lady in my life!!!! Now I know what
happened to DG!
Great to hear from you!!!!!
I own a pipe company--oilfield pipe, and I had to make
hay while the sun shined. Oil is down now so I'm not on the
phone 24/7 or traveling every day, so I can go back to my
second greatest love--riding. Great to have some time and
communicate with people sharing the same interests!!
BTW, I'm out of shape. I've been riding a stationary bike
and lifting weights, but a hard workout kicks my butt.
PS: the greatest love is the lady in my life!!!! Now I know what
happened to DG!
01-16-09, 06:07 PM
#17
Senior Member
Hey George,
Great to hear from you!!!!!
I own a pipe company--oilfield pipe, and I had to make
hay while the sun shined. Oil is down now so I'm not on the
phone 24/7 or traveling every day, so I can go back to my
second greatest love--riding. Great to have some time and
communicate with people sharing the same interests!!
BTW, I'm out of shape. I've been riding a stationary bike
and lifting weights, but a hard workout kicks my butt.
PS: the greatest love is the lady in my life!!!! Now I know what
happened to DG!
Great to hear from you!!!!!
I own a pipe company--oilfield pipe, and I had to make
hay while the sun shined. Oil is down now so I'm not on the
phone 24/7 or traveling every day, so I can go back to my
second greatest love--riding. Great to have some time and
communicate with people sharing the same interests!!
BTW, I'm out of shape. I've been riding a stationary bike
and lifting weights, but a hard workout kicks my butt.
PS: the greatest love is the lady in my life!!!! Now I know what
happened to DG!
I just got another foot operation today, so I wont be riding for 6 weeks, maybe
__________________
George
George
01-16-09, 08:12 PM
#19
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: South Bend, In
Posts: 235
Bikes: 80's Schwinn Sierra MTB* 07 Jamis Ventura Comp* 09 Fuji Nevada 3.0 MTB
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Even a guy who rides a white bike ought to know how much negative Karma he is storing up gloating like that at all of us who are gaining positive Karma from our stoic endurance of natures evil ways
...but thats OK we who live in places with "real" weather understand the jealousy and feelings of Inadequacy that our lives of quiet determination engender in you lesser mortals and we forgive you 
...but thats OK we who live in places with "real" weather understand the jealousy and feelings of Inadequacy that our lives of quiet determination engender in you lesser mortals and we forgive you
01-16-09, 09:07 PM
#20
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Maryland suburbs outside Washington D.C.
Posts: 498
Bikes: '06 Specialized Roubiax Expert, '08 Specialized Stumpjumper Comp 29, Nishiki frame
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
01-17-09, 01:15 AM
#21
Time for a change.
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: 6 miles inland from the coast of Sussex, in the South East of England
Posts: 19,913
Bikes: Dale MT2000. Bianchi FS920 Kona Explosif. Giant TCR C. Boreas Ignis. Pinarello Fp Uno.
Mentioned: 2 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 5 Times
in
4 Posts
I did spot this earlier (After Louis pointed it out) And I think it is another reason not to goto that Cafe. Last time I something green in my coffee- it gave me a stomach ache.
__________________
How long was I in the army? Five foot seven.
Spike Milligan
How long was I in the army? Five foot seven.
Spike Milligan
01-17-09, 06:48 AM
#22
Bike Junkie
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: South of Raleigh, North of New Hill, East of Harris Lake, NC
Posts: 9,622
Bikes: Specialized Tarmac, Specialized Roubaix, Giant OCR-C, Specialized Stumpjumper FSR, Stumpjumper Comp, 88 & 92Nishiki Ariel, 87 Centurion Ironman, 92 Paramount, 84 Nishiki Medalist
Mentioned: 2 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 68 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 37 Times
in
27 Posts
It's tough, but we all have to get out there and do it!
My GF and I struggled for hours in 80 degree weather Sunday, with nary a wind, before finally nearly collapsing at a cafe we found along the way, where we caught our second wind.
Those blue things on the right side of the image, for those of you who live in northern climes, are called "flowers." And that's not how my belly normally looks, because of course I'm sticking it out to ham it up for the shot. Normally you'd see six pack there.
My GF and I struggled for hours in 80 degree weather Sunday, with nary a wind, before finally nearly collapsing at a cafe we found along the way, where we caught our second wind.
Those blue things on the right side of the image, for those of you who live in northern climes, are called "flowers." And that's not how my belly normally looks, because of course I'm sticking it out to ham it up for the shot. Normally you'd see six pack there.
And I'M Soooooo jealous and you're not.
__________________
Roccobike BF Official Thread Terminator
Roccobike BF Official Thread Terminator
01-17-09, 10:02 AM
#23
Surly Girly
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: SoCal
Posts: 4,116
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
It's tough, but we all have to get out there and do it!
My GF and I struggled for hours in 80 degree weather Sunday, with nary a wind, before finally nearly collapsing at a cafe we found along the way, where we caught our second wind.
Those blue things on the right side of the image, for those of you who live in northern climes, are called "flowers." And that's not how my belly normally looks, because of course I'm sticking it out to ham it up for the shot. Normally you'd see six pack there.
My GF and I struggled for hours in 80 degree weather Sunday, with nary a wind, before finally nearly collapsing at a cafe we found along the way, where we caught our second wind.
Those blue things on the right side of the image, for those of you who live in northern climes, are called "flowers." And that's not how my belly normally looks, because of course I'm sticking it out to ham it up for the shot. Normally you'd see six pack there.
Please stop. We're over-populated as it is. Please show pics of foreclosed mansions, over-crowded freeways, fires, floods, earthquakes, smog, gangs, and large groups of illegal immigrants standing on corners waiting for work.
__________________
Specialized Roubaix Expert
Surly Long Haul Trucker
Specialized Roubaix Expert
Surly Long Haul Trucker
01-17-09, 10:20 AM
#24
Pedaled too far.
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: La Petite Roche
Posts: 12,851
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 11 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 7 Times
in
7 Posts
You're just jealous because the rest of us can ride all day without needing breaks to cool off.
Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate!
Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate!
__________________
"He who serves all, best serves himself" Jack London
01-17-09, 10:54 AM
#25
Muscle bike design spec
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Sterling VA
Posts: 3,688
Bikes: 70 Atala Record Proffesional, 00 Lemond, 08 Kestrel Evoke, 96 Colnago Master Olympic, 01 Colnago Ovalmaster, 76 Raleigh Gran Sport, 03 Fuji World, 86 Paramount, 90 Miyata CF, 09 Ritchey Breakaway CX, Bianchi Trofeo, 12 OutRiderUSA HyperLite
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 1 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 3 Times
in
3 Posts
Your GF doesn't exist w/o pictures. Just sayin.
__________________
Korval is Ships
See my Hyperlite 411 it's the photo model on OutRiderUSA web page
See my Hyperlite 411 it's the photo model on OutRiderUSA web page
