Addiction III
12-17-10 | 01:36 PM
#3526
Mostly Harmless
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Norfolk, VA
Bikes: Have two wheels
Last night, I was the down in the desert doing some shopping, (I live in the mountains), and I had my bike with me so that I could get a long ride in. The weather was nice as long as the sun was out, but the temperature dropped sharply and the wind picked up after sunset. Not wanting to end the ride there, I continued riding into a fierce headwind. The roads in that town continuously straight, running North-South and East-West 1 mile apart in a near perfect patchwork pattern. This caused my traveling (West) to be met with a consistent headwind, which I elected to use as 'resistance training'. It was cool. I had to keep my cadence pretty high to stay warm, as I was not dressed for the conditions, but I kept a good tempo and it was quite rewarding. The ride was especially appreciated since my rides tend to get shorter this time of year; what, with the high winds, frigid temps, and bad road conditions/drivers.
Last night, I worked late and then pawed through that BOC I got. It was not nearly as epic as your adventure.
12-17-10 | 01:37 PM
#3528
Mostly Harmless
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 58,905
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From: Norfolk, VA
Bikes: Have two wheels
12-17-10 | 01:37 PM
#3529
Still can't climb
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 23,024
Likes: 6
From: Limey in Taiwan
wut
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12-17-10 | 01:39 PM
#3530
Mostly Harmless
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 58,905
Likes: 6,250
From: Norfolk, VA
Bikes: Have two wheels
12-17-10 | 01:39 PM
#3531
Mostly Harmless
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 58,905
Likes: 6,250
From: Norfolk, VA
Bikes: Have two wheels
12-17-10 | 01:53 PM
#3533
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 2,145
Likes: 0
From: South Jersey
Datlas, is your wed ride an open ride or just club members. Also, where does it start.
12-17-10 | 01:54 PM
#3534
Still can't climb
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 23,024
Likes: 6
From: Limey in Taiwan
is heckler as tough as datlas?
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coasting, few quotes are worthy of him, and of those, even fewer printable in a family forum......quote 3alarmer
No @coasting, you should stay 100% as you are right now, don't change a thing....quote Heathpack
coasting, few quotes are worthy of him, and of those, even fewer printable in a family forum......quote 3alarmer
No @coasting, you should stay 100% as you are right now, don't change a thing....quote Heathpack
12-17-10 | 01:54 PM
#3535
VFL For Life
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 54,150
Likes: 2,429
From: Knoxville, TN
Bikes: Velo Volmobile
OK, a couple police came by and illuminated.
Someone robbed a nearby pharmacy and then switched cars or left the getaway car just a few lots down the street from here.
If the suspect has left, though, I don't know why so many cars are still hanging around here.
Someone robbed a nearby pharmacy and then switched cars or left the getaway car just a few lots down the street from here.
If the suspect has left, though, I don't know why so many cars are still hanging around here.
12-17-10 | 01:56 PM
#3536
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 3,113
Likes: 132
From: WNY
Bikes: Factor O2, Caad10, Caad2
Maybe he loft on foot or is still in the area?
12-17-10 | 01:57 PM
#3537
Mostly Harmless
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From: Norfolk, VA
Bikes: Have two wheels
Rough neighborhood?
12-17-10 | 01:59 PM
#3539
Still can't climb
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 23,024
Likes: 6
From: Limey in Taiwan
keep your head down, vol. don't be a hero.
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coasting, few quotes are worthy of him, and of those, even fewer printable in a family forum......quote 3alarmer
No @coasting, you should stay 100% as you are right now, don't change a thing....quote Heathpack
coasting, few quotes are worthy of him, and of those, even fewer printable in a family forum......quote 3alarmer
No @coasting, you should stay 100% as you are right now, don't change a thing....quote Heathpack
12-17-10 | 02:03 PM
#3540
VFL For Life
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 54,150
Likes: 2,429
From: Knoxville, TN
Bikes: Velo Volmobile
I understood the police to say he got in another car a half hour or so ago and went elsewhere. Some of the police have left, and the ones remaining don't seem too anxious (standing around in the street) so I think the coast is clear.
12-17-10 | 02:07 PM
#3541
Still can't climb
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 23,024
Likes: 6
From: Limey in Taiwan
are you going to be on a cop show? i love those police chase shows.
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coasting, few quotes are worthy of him, and of those, even fewer printable in a family forum......quote 3alarmer
No @coasting, you should stay 100% as you are right now, don't change a thing....quote Heathpack
coasting, few quotes are worthy of him, and of those, even fewer printable in a family forum......quote 3alarmer
No @coasting, you should stay 100% as you are right now, don't change a thing....quote Heathpack
12-17-10 | 02:10 PM
#3544
Iconoclast
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 3,176
Likes: 2
From: California
Bikes: Colnago Super, Fuji Opus III, Specialized Rockhopper, Specialized Sirrus (road)
12-17-10 | 02:18 PM
#3545
Iconoclast
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 3,176
Likes: 2
From: California
Bikes: Colnago Super, Fuji Opus III, Specialized Rockhopper, Specialized Sirrus (road)
The Mojave Desert. I live in the Tehachapis at about 6200 feet. And no, It was cold.
12-17-10 | 02:23 PM
#3546
Still can't climb
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 23,024
Likes: 6
From: Limey in Taiwan
The Mojave Desert. I live in the Tehachapis at about 6200 feet. And no, It was cold.
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coasting, few quotes are worthy of him, and of those, even fewer printable in a family forum......quote 3alarmer
No @coasting, you should stay 100% as you are right now, don't change a thing....quote Heathpack
coasting, few quotes are worthy of him, and of those, even fewer printable in a family forum......quote 3alarmer
No @coasting, you should stay 100% as you are right now, don't change a thing....quote Heathpack
12-17-10 | 02:46 PM
#3547
Scarlet Knight
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 11,271
Likes: 14
From: In a Haggard Song
Bikes: 2009 ORBEA Onix Rival. 2012 Felt Breed, 1999 Raleigh 500
If I run out of food and water, I have to slaughter a cow and drink it's blood for sustinance. Then get away before the rancher can catch up to me in his pickup.
12-17-10 | 02:46 PM
#3548
Should Be More Popular
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 46,343
Likes: 11,841
From: Malvern, PA (20 miles West of Philly)
Bikes: 1986 Alpine (steel road bike), 2009 Ti Habenero, 2013 Specialized Roubaix
Start time is 9AM, downtown west chester - see ride listing under www.westchestercycling.com, it's a blast and you are welcome to join us. PM me if you want/need more details.
12-17-10 | 03:01 PM
#3549
Still can't climb
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 23,024
Likes: 6
From: Limey in Taiwan
will i be a tougher winter rider if i do this? I think I'm plenty tough already.
https://easycycling.com/?p=2084
https://easycycling.com/?p=2084
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coasting, few quotes are worthy of him, and of those, even fewer printable in a family forum......quote 3alarmer
No @coasting, you should stay 100% as you are right now, don't change a thing....quote Heathpack
coasting, few quotes are worthy of him, and of those, even fewer printable in a family forum......quote 3alarmer
No @coasting, you should stay 100% as you are right now, don't change a thing....quote Heathpack
Last edited by coasting; 12-17-10 at 03:13 PM.
12-17-10 | 03:12 PM
#3550
Iconoclast
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 3,176
Likes: 2
From: California
Bikes: Colnago Super, Fuji Opus III, Specialized Rockhopper, Specialized Sirrus (road)
In California, there's a town every 40-60mi in pretty much every direction, so that's not usually much of a problem.