Where Did Your Hybrid Take You Today?
02-11-12, 10:03 PM
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I ride on pavement most of the time, and this park has miles of hardpacked single track and it's a popular mountain bike park, so it gets a lot of traffic from the true mountain bike crowd, and the trails are smoother than pavement in some areas, and those are the areas I tend to ride, and then head on back to paved trails to complete my route.
The Greeway is paved and runs for miles through the major creek drainages throughout the city, and about three quarters of a mile long is a wooden boardwalk over a swampy wetlands area that is pretty cool, but paved is where it's at for a hybrid.
I wouldn't get too agressive off road with it though, or you might have to deal with some pinch flats or wheels getting out of true.
The gearing and the 700 X 32's can handle some hills and some bumps if you watch your line, but it's better to save the tough trails for the real mountain bikes.
I've got 222 miles on this bike as of today and it's just now broken in. I went over it the other day and tuned it up and she sure rides good, and shifts smooth.
It's a great bike for the money!
The Greeway is paved and runs for miles through the major creek drainages throughout the city, and about three quarters of a mile long is a wooden boardwalk over a swampy wetlands area that is pretty cool, but paved is where it's at for a hybrid.
I wouldn't get too agressive off road with it though, or you might have to deal with some pinch flats or wheels getting out of true.
The gearing and the 700 X 32's can handle some hills and some bumps if you watch your line, but it's better to save the tough trails for the real mountain bikes.
I've got 222 miles on this bike as of today and it's just now broken in. I went over it the other day and tuned it up and she sure rides good, and shifts smooth.
It's a great bike for the money!
02-11-12, 10:12 PM
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02-12-12, 09:20 AM
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I've also ridden the Medina River Trail, and it's a little different from the others and it has it's hills and flats also which makes it fun.
I'm waiting for them to finish the Mission Trails project as that is closer to my home so I can be on it in just minutes from my house, and by the looks of the work being done, it will be really nice when it's finished.
You'll then be able to ride along the San Antonio River from the Alamo, to Mission Concepcion, then to Mission San Jose, then down to Mission Espada, and circle back around and pass by Mission San Juan on the way back to complete the loop of about 26 miles.
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02-12-12, 07:24 PM
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I took my DS 8.4 to Chino Hills State Park here in Southern Cal! It was an amazing ride!
Not sure how high the climb was, but we were up there!
Not sure how high the climb was, but we were up there!
02-13-12, 07:03 PM
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Nice ride reports, guys.
Short (7.5 mile) utilitarian ride today.
Shot some video.
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Short (7.5 mile) utilitarian ride today.
Shot some video.
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02-16-12, 06:07 PM
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Ive become confident starting and stopping my camera while on the roll....
I found my 15yr old bottle of Rain-x (recommended by gopro) and decided to try it out.
another short ride today though there were longer ones prior.
you all arent reporting so im double posting i guess.... sorry?
7.8 cold and wet miles, over the bridge, once round wards island, detour to astoria park, and ralph demarco park on the way home....
I shot 12 videos totalling 23mins.
here are some clips for the curious.
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I found my 15yr old bottle of Rain-x (recommended by gopro) and decided to try it out.
another short ride today though there were longer ones prior.
you all arent reporting so im double posting i guess.... sorry?
7.8 cold and wet miles, over the bridge, once round wards island, detour to astoria park, and ralph demarco park on the way home....
I shot 12 videos totalling 23mins.
here are some clips for the curious.
02-18-12, 07:58 PM
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Crabtree lake via Umstead Park in North Carolina. Total of 11 miles round trip. Just getting into cycling so working my way up. This is where I stopped to turn around and take a break. 64 and Sunny today!!
02-19-12, 11:11 AM
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From yesterday....
20 miles to, in, and around, Corona Park.
I'm trying different styles of shooting.
Most of my videos from this ride are under 30 seconds.
20 miles to, in, and around, Corona Park.
I'm trying different styles of shooting.
Most of my videos from this ride are under 30 seconds.
02-19-12, 08:22 PM
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This morning took a short ride to San Pedro Park/Springs.
With the rain the springs are flowing.
Some star shaped thing, looked old.
Afternoon my son and I hit the Salado creek greenway. The trail had water and debris on it in two places.
Had to cut Salado creek ride short but 15 miles total today.
With the rain the springs are flowing.
Some star shaped thing, looked old.
Afternoon my son and I hit the Salado creek greenway. The trail had water and debris on it in two places.
Had to cut Salado creek ride short but 15 miles total today.
02-19-12, 09:33 PM
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Nice pictures and it was a beautiful day. I rode only eight miles today around the neighborhood, but that was welcome after the nasty weather we've had the last few days.
That boardwalk has a couple of bad areas that will need to be reworked. It's a cool boardwalk but I think they could have done a better job with some concrete that would be less prone to flood damage than a wooden walkway, but what do I know.
I'd sure like to do the Mission trails after the construction is finished, and that would make for some really fantastic photo ops!
Thanks for posting, but now I feel like I missed out! LOL!
That boardwalk has a couple of bad areas that will need to be reworked. It's a cool boardwalk but I think they could have done a better job with some concrete that would be less prone to flood damage than a wooden walkway, but what do I know.
I'd sure like to do the Mission trails after the construction is finished, and that would make for some really fantastic photo ops!
Thanks for posting, but now I feel like I missed out! LOL!
02-19-12, 09:39 PM
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This morning took a short ride to San Pedro Park/Springs.
With the rain the springs are flowing.
Some star shaped thing, looked old.
Afternoon my son and I hit the Salado creek greenway. The trail had water and debris on it in two places.
Had to cut Salado creek ride short but 15 miles total today.
With the rain the springs are flowing.
Some star shaped thing, looked old.
Afternoon my son and I hit the Salado creek greenway. The trail had water and debris on it in two places.
Had to cut Salado creek ride short but 15 miles total today.
02-19-12, 09:47 PM
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I live very close to Raleigh, it was an awesome day. I didn't have a chance to go for a ride till late, but it was still nice. !0.2 Miles What a weather change we had today ! UURRGG !!
02-19-12, 10:07 PM
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Nice pictures and it was a beautiful day. I rode only eight miles today around the neighborhood, but that was welcome after the nasty weather we've had the last few days.
That boardwalk has a couple of bad areas that will need to be reworked. It's a cool boardwalk but I think they could have done a better job with some concrete that would be less prone to flood damage than a wooden walkway, but what do I know.
I'd sure like to do the Mission trails after the construction is finished, and that would make for some really fantastic photo ops!
Thanks for posting, but now I feel like I missed out! LOL!
That boardwalk has a couple of bad areas that will need to be reworked. It's a cool boardwalk but I think they could have done a better job with some concrete that would be less prone to flood damage than a wooden walkway, but what do I know.
I'd sure like to do the Mission trails after the construction is finished, and that would make for some really fantastic photo ops!
Thanks for posting, but now I feel like I missed out! LOL!
Yes, nice day to be out. Worst spot was under train bridge had to portage up the embankment, forgot to take pictures of that. One good flood and the boardwalk will be gone and will need to be rebuilt. X2 on Mission trail.
02-19-12, 10:13 PM
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02-20-12, 12:36 AM
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It's a blast!
I just wish I had the improved hero 2 instead of the original hero, considering it was a gift, I'm not complaining.
One nice thing is, if I ever want to upgrade the camera I already have the case, the mounts, and the accessories, so I would only pay the cost of the new camera alone....
I just wish I had the improved hero 2 instead of the original hero, considering it was a gift, I'm not complaining.
One nice thing is, if I ever want to upgrade the camera I already have the case, the mounts, and the accessories, so I would only pay the cost of the new camera alone....
02-20-12, 08:44 AM
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02-20-12, 08:46 AM
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Stunning view. It looks like all you guys are having lovely weather over there in the States.
02-20-12, 09:02 AM
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My wife and I took a ride out into the country-side yesterday (Sunday) On the way back we dropped into visit a nice little Temple.
First stop...toi toi break and lunch.
Here we are at the half way point having vending machine hot chocolate.
Stopped off at Myomanji Temple on the way home. (including shadow self portrait)
First stop...toi toi break and lunch.
Here we are at the half way point having vending machine hot chocolate.
Stopped off at Myomanji Temple on the way home. (including shadow self portrait)
02-20-12, 11:26 AM
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It's fun to see where the rest of you ride....
Really beautiful pics, giantcfr1.
Thanks for sharing!
Really beautiful pics, giantcfr1.
Thanks for sharing!
02-20-12, 07:01 PM
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Leon creek greenway, started at 1604 and made it to Bandera rd bridge. Saw some deer a long the trail and had a slow leak in back tire that need to be re-filled a couple of time. All in all a great day!
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02-20-12, 07:35 PM
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giantcfr1-someday i will ride in Japan and go to the places you post..those temples are amazing!
Today, my Trek DS 8.4 took me to Turnbull Canyon. The climb wasn't very steep, but it was a lot of climbing to the water tower. I had to rest a couple of times. I definitely need to ride way more to get my lungs into better shape. ANyway, here are a few pics.
This is the way i took to the top.
Here is the Tower..pretty knarly with all the tagging.
My Trek Dualsport 8.4 still taking me everywhere!
We sure can see a lot up here.
Today, my Trek DS 8.4 took me to Turnbull Canyon. The climb wasn't very steep, but it was a lot of climbing to the water tower. I had to rest a couple of times. I definitely need to ride way more to get my lungs into better shape. ANyway, here are a few pics.
This is the way i took to the top.
Here is the Tower..pretty knarly with all the tagging.
My Trek Dualsport 8.4 still taking me everywhere!
We sure can see a lot up here.
