Where are the MD peoples
#3551
I think i posted it on the long distance biking forum. When time allows I will look. One thing I remember is to eat real food. Gatorade and power bars can ruin your stomach.
#3552
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Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Baltimore,MD
Bikes: Madone 08,Trek520,Bianchi Pista,Raleigh Tandem,Cdale SuperV
I'm in AZ, had to duck into Buckys to do my weekly Time Mag job. I was all suited up to go on a long ride this a.m and got the call, have to settle for an afternoon into evening ride, as it will be cooler. About 85 now I imagine but dips to about freezing at night at the base of the mountains. Nice and cozy in the tent though with the sounds of coyotes calling to each other.
Quite a bit of development going on here north of Tucson, serious sprawl, but to their credit they have included extensive bike infrastructure.
You have to be very careful to stay hydrated here. Few out Sunday, so I did just a few miles then after setting up my bike and helping one of my camping neighbors with hers. You meet so many people when camping, especially out west.
I did 45 yesterday, planned to do more but got a late start and trying to get the lay of the land, found some beautiful stretches of road.
I'll have pics when I return. Gotta go ride.
Barry-That's incredible mileage, especially for recuperation miles.
Quite a bit of development going on here north of Tucson, serious sprawl, but to their credit they have included extensive bike infrastructure.
You have to be very careful to stay hydrated here. Few out Sunday, so I did just a few miles then after setting up my bike and helping one of my camping neighbors with hers. You meet so many people when camping, especially out west.
I did 45 yesterday, planned to do more but got a late start and trying to get the lay of the land, found some beautiful stretches of road.
I'll have pics when I return. Gotta go ride.
Barry-That's incredible mileage, especially for recuperation miles.
#3553
#3554
Heck, I can't resist posting two more:


#3555
good things those bikes can handle crutches
Harry...85!! you suck
We've had chilly rains (40s) for the last few days. Should be 60 tomorrow w/ fog Well I guess you should have fun anyway, don't worry about us, we'll survive. (Spoken like Eyeore on Winnie the Pooh)
Harry...85!! you suck
We've had chilly rains (40s) for the last few days. Should be 60 tomorrow w/ fog Well I guess you should have fun anyway, don't worry about us, we'll survive. (Spoken like Eyeore on Winnie the Pooh)
#3556
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Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Pasadena, MD
Bikes: Airborne Carpe Diem; Trek 520
Charlie, was it you asking about Dorsey Run Road? I drove over there this evening, from Guilford Road (to the south, near MD 32); it was all clear up to MD 175, where there were barriers. In looking at my map now, though, it seems like that's about where Dorsey Run ends anyway . . . ?
#3557
Got another new bike
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: dundalk, md
Bikes: pacific elite 3.1 w/upgrades and street slicks, got an iron horse maverick now, cannondale sr800, gt gtr pro rival
Hey there everyone, hope you get out to ride tommorow. I will not, but I have good reason, the baby will be have her birthday party tomm, she'll be 1. It seems like yesterday big brother turned one (now 4 1/2). No Glenelg ride as I had a dinner to go to, may next week, anyone wanna go?
I did squeeze in 12 miles today from here to the inlaws, Same normal route, canton,harbor,westport to lansdowne. I hit 2 or 3 solid bone jarring bumps, one time my Id and phone popped out my stem bag, then going down the hill by 295 after westport @ 30mph I heard a noise and saw a white spot behind me in the air, I thought oh well maybe some threw something at me. Then after getting to the inlaws I realize my back up light PBSF was GONE! I headed out back to westport 2 hours laters and found it in a pile of leaves still blinking, not a scratch on it. I swear I saw it get up 20 feet in the air. (of course I didn't think it was my blinkee then). One tough light, came off many times still in new condition. Now I have a rubber band wrapped around it to the seat bag, it ain't going anywhere now.
Be safe.
I did squeeze in 12 miles today from here to the inlaws, Same normal route, canton,harbor,westport to lansdowne. I hit 2 or 3 solid bone jarring bumps, one time my Id and phone popped out my stem bag, then going down the hill by 295 after westport @ 30mph I heard a noise and saw a white spot behind me in the air, I thought oh well maybe some threw something at me. Then after getting to the inlaws I realize my back up light PBSF was GONE! I headed out back to westport 2 hours laters and found it in a pile of leaves still blinking, not a scratch on it. I swear I saw it get up 20 feet in the air. (of course I didn't think it was my blinkee then). One tough light, came off many times still in new condition. Now I have a rubber band wrapped around it to the seat bag, it ain't going anywhere now.
Be safe.
#3560
Charlie, was it you asking about Dorsey Run Road? I drove over there this evening, from Guilford Road (to the south, near MD 32); it was all clear up to MD 175, where there were barriers. In looking at my map now, though, it seems like that's about where Dorsey Run ends anyway . . . ?
#3561
Fog was really thick this morning as I rode down into the Patapsco river valley. The entire front of me was covered with fog droplets by the time I got to the train. The light from my headlamp was really cool looking though. The train had to get a lot closer to the station before it could be seen. Which means drivers probably never saw me this AM.
PS: I guess Harry won't have to worry about the fog
PS: I guess Harry won't have to worry about the fog
#3562
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Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Pasadena, MD
Bikes: Airborne Carpe Diem; Trek 520
Fog was really thick this morning as I rode down into the Patapsco river valley. The entire front of me was covered with fog droplets by the time I got to the train. The light from my headlamp was really cool looking though. The train had to get a lot closer to the station before it could be seen. Which means drivers probably never saw me this AM.
PS: I guess Harry won't have to worry about the fog
PS: I guess Harry won't have to worry about the fog
So, this is kind of embarrassing, but I made a wrong turn in my own neighborhood this morning! The thick fog really threw off my perception. I had to abandon the glasses almost immediately; although they usually de-fog pretty quickly, they were having none of that today. The helmet mirror was getting pretty dewy also. I was a little worried about my visibility, too, but nobody seemed to be buzzing me any more closely than usual.
#3563
Fog was really thick this morning as I rode down into the Patapsco river valley. The entire front of me was covered with fog droplets by the time I got to the train. The light from my headlamp was really cool looking though. The train had to get a lot closer to the station before it could be seen. Which means drivers probably never saw me this AM.
PS: I guess Harry won't have to worry about the fog
PS: I guess Harry won't have to worry about the fog
So, this is kind of embarrassing, but I made a wrong turn in my own neighborhood this morning! The thick fog really threw off my perception. I had to abandon the glasses almost immediately; although they usually de-fog pretty quickly, they were having none of that today. The helmet mirror was getting pretty dewy also. I was a little worried about my visibility, too, but nobody seemed to be buzzing me any more closely than usual.
#3564
So, this is kind of embarrassing, but I made a wrong turn in my own neighborhood this morning! The thick fog really threw off my perception. I had to abandon the glasses almost immediately; although they usually de-fog pretty quickly, they were having none of that today. The helmet mirror was getting pretty dewy also. I was a little worried about my visibility, too, but nobody seemed to be buzzing me any more closely than usual.
Well you're new to the hood so I guess I won't give you too hard of a time.
Last edited by balto charlie; 03-18-09 at 11:01 AM.
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#3566
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Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Pasadena, MD
Bikes: Airborne Carpe Diem; Trek 520
Umm, no, that's not working . . . I still feel like a doofus.

But as of this week, I'm now able to have a more regular commuting routine, so the unfamiliarity should wear off quickly!
#3567
I must've gotten really lost getting to work this morning.
Sure was a nice ride though.
https://tinyurl.com/cguvje
Sure was a nice ride though.

https://tinyurl.com/cguvje
#3568
I must've gotten really lost getting to work this morning.
Sure was a nice ride though.
https://tinyurl.com/cguvje
Sure was a nice ride though.

https://tinyurl.com/cguvje

We need to complain to Google--they don't have a dropdown menu selection for "By bicycle".
#3569
I must've gotten really lost getting to work this morning.
Sure was a nice ride though.
https://tinyurl.com/cguvje
Sure was a nice ride though.

https://tinyurl.com/cguvje
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#3571
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#3574
I must've gotten really lost getting to work this morning.
Sure was a nice ride though.
https://tinyurl.com/cguvje
Sure was a nice ride though.

https://tinyurl.com/cguvje
#3575






, hello to the wife and the boy.