Nice, I can't wait until I get my new bike in June/July. Getting a powermeter is part of my plan. I will have a set budget, and I want a powermeter within it. So hopefully the bike shop I end up going to can help me out with a great deal.

I will in Charleston, SC at that time :)

I was out and about the other night and saw a flyer for a Tour de Cure running out of Ellicott City on June 7th. Since it's in my area and diabetes runs in my family, I thought I'd give it a try, pending work doesn't send me out of town. Has anybody here done this, or perhaps is planning on participating this year? I'm just looking for some sort of opinion as to how well this thing is organized.

Finally figured out how to post a photo on the forums. I'd love to see what everyone else on this thread rides. Come on everyone. It'll help us get pumped up for spring! Show your pride and joy...

Here's mine

2007 Giant TCR Advanced 1

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/g...CRAdvaced1.jpg

Pretty bike! I love the TCR's. Still kicking myself for not getting one. But at least mine is close.

2005 OCR C3. With Ritchey fork (I cracked the original fork last fall).

http://www.holoski.com/gallery/d/2243-1/IMG_6617.JPG

Nice ride derath!
Was the fork covered under a warranty? Are those Continental Tires? What kind?

No. The OCR line doesn't have any crash replacement warranty. I even tried to buy a Giant fork but they don't keep them in stock for my model. What you get for not getting a higher end racing frame I guess.

Yea they are Continental Ultra race 700x23

I don't have a picture of my bike (that I can find) but this is what I feel like I'm riding when I ride with BikerHiker:

http://pittsburghdish.typepad.com/ph...tricycle_2.jpg

Giro de Birra Ride # 1 Duclaw Brewery Pics http://www.facebook.com/album.php?ai...b&id=513493075
[Edit:]
Jim's video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zcYXvtX6mM

The Civil War Century

Riders Limited to 1600 and NO Walk-in Registration. Please, Register Early
http://www.baltobikeclub.org/index.pl/cwc

I though some of you would like to know about the change this year.

PS. We really can use some additional volunteers.

Why the change I wonder.

Basically the CWC had some problems last year and that's the number of riders the committee feels it can handle with the number of volunteers they have.

I grew up in that area. Anyone know when registration will open. I'd love to do this.

Registration should be opening up soon (I thought it was already open, my bad.) Check back next week.

I sure will. This would make 2 centuries I can do in Sept. I did the Back Roads Century put on by the Potomac Peddlers last year. And will be doing again this year. Thanks for posting the info for us..

Attention: Arbutus, Catonsville & Lansdowne (Dist. 12a)

It looks like the 3 foot bubble bill (HB 143) is in real trouble in the House Environmental Matters Committee. The problem seems to be Delegate James Malone, the Vice Chair.

His issue is the same old story - how will a motorist get around a bike with 3 feet to spare if the bicyclist is "hogging the road".

Read more @ http://www.baltimorespokes.org/artic...80306083621468

Thanks for keeping us updated HC! I hope everyone takes some time to contact Delegate Malone. -BH

Dig down into the Baltimore Spokes link to make sure that you are one of Malone's constituents, otherwise he will disregard your opinion.

Malone doesn't have to be your representative. Do call!! I worked with him in helping save the MARC station at St. Denis. I will contact his office and try to talk with him. He was really helpful in saving the station. Charlie

Just to note that no one can say for sure what's the most effective strategy will be. If you have connections with Malone, his district or if you are one of his constituents that's good. Outside of that there needs to be a good mix of local and statewide support, if the balance leans too much to the non-local side it can backfire. So follow your heart is the best advise I can give. If you're not sure write to your local delegate and explain the problem with "Kid's should stay home Malone" and see if peer pressure does some good.

So what do you all think of the catch phrase? Bumper sticker size slogans are real effective so yea, nay or any other ideas?

I though you guys might appreciate this: Bicycle Towtruck
A bicycling advocate that goes the extra mile literally. ;)

cool - thanks for the link.

Any riders along the proposed Inter County Connector? I'm fixing to ride the route along our pre-existing roads. I wanted to know if anyone lives/works near Laurel, Beltsville, Colesville, Layhill, Rockville and commutes by bike or would commute by bike if you weren't the only rider. I want to know of interesting sites along the way -Norbeck RD east/Layhill Rd/Bonifant/Good Hope/Briggs Chaney/Van Dusen.

Per Charlie's advice, I picked up a Fenix light last weekend. Still working out the mount on my helmet. This is a great light though. Also, still building up my Kogswell tourer with dynamo hub (should be on the road soon)

These lighting advances have got me wanting to attempt some long night rides. Any of y'all done a dedicated night ride? What are the hours on the NCR trail? Probably closes officially at dusk, :( but I'm still tempted to be a law-breaker and ride it anyway. Anyone been stopped by a ranger at night on the trail? -GB

Hey Greaterbrown,

I do a fair amount of night riding. Sometimes it is the only way to get a ride in (after the kids go to bed).

I run 2 dinotte 200L up front with a 140 in back.

I love riding at night. So peaceful.

-D

^^^^^
So, when was your birthday... I think it was sometime around now, right?

Feb 26. Came and went.

-D

Well, happy belated birthday, anyway. Sorry we didn't get a chance to take you out for a beer down in Annapolis.

Did you get any new bike schwag?

No biggie. Been swamped lately. Between now and April my weekends are tied up in major house stuff anyway. I will get in some rides, but just from home (nothing requiring major drive time).

My parents got me a trainer for my b'day. Otherwise I am holding out for the big schwag. I am still on the fence about the ibike. the new Garmin is SAWEET, but I think an ibike would be a better practical choice. And it seems that people are getting pretty good data out of it these days. Mostly I am waiting to see wen the garmin firmware gets released.

Otherwise I am planning on treating myself to some nicer wheels later this year.

-D

Cool. Maybe someday we'll ride together again and I'll get a chance to see them.

Yea. First I have to figure out what the heck I am gonna buy.