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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-24-21, 02:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,411
Posted By StephenH

Pace varies all over. Don't worry about it too...

Pace varies all over. Don't worry about it too much unless you're looking to race or something.
I know one guy that looks very buff, rides a fair bit, but is slower than me. And other people that...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
01-13-21, 05:24 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 15,829
Posted By StephenH

My 2021 plan is to do less randonneuring, and try...

My 2021 plan is to do less randonneuring, and try to work in some other stuff for a change. Like a couple of little tours and whatnot.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
10-04-20, 04:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,266
Posted By StephenH

My impression- you're well on your way to...

My impression- you're well on your way to paralysis by analysis.
If the idea of a 100k seems daunting, I would not be worrying AT ALL about what to use for PBP. Get a bike and start riding and work...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
05-27-20, 10:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,221
Posted By StephenH

I'm doing some riding of existing routes (200k...

I'm doing some riding of existing routes (200k randonneuring permanents, for example) and also exploring some new areas on my bike. Got a 200k planned this Saturday that I've never ridden on before.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
05-19-20, 01:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,824
Posted By StephenH

One of our local riders managed 40,000k in one...

One of our local riders managed 40,000k in one year a while back, so yes, they will. It'll depend on when they get opened and how. I've got 9 K-hounds and was working on #10...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-02-20, 12:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,601
Posted By StephenH

I think I saw this on Facebook, but a bit longer...

I think I saw this on Facebook, but a bit longer response here-
On the general workout/fitness- can't really comment.
One thing I have noticed is that there's a big difference between a route that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-11-20, 04:28 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 13,053
Posted By StephenH

Some more on my experience- My wife had zero...

Some more on my experience-
My wife had zero interest in riding anywhere with me, tandem or not.
I found out that one of the ladies I often rode with had ridden with several captains that she...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-04-20, 12:38 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 8,727
Posted By StephenH

1. 750 miles (4 days) or 501 miles (41:39 or so)...

1. 750 miles (4 days) or 501 miles (41:39 or so) or 1200+/- miles (8 days) or numerous 600k (2-day) and 400k (1-long day), depends on how you define a "ride".
2. I've never figured the average,...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
12-22-19, 07:32 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,296
Posted By StephenH

Several years back, I was down at Galveston...

Several years back, I was down at Galveston Island. It was in the 70's, a beautiful day, getting close to sunset. I was walking along the seawall, with ocean breezes blowing in. All in all, just a...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
12-21-19, 08:27 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,296
Posted By StephenH

One issue I never see addressed in these kind of...

One issue I never see addressed in these kind of articles is motivation. You can get a wonderful workout in all kinds of ways, but if it doesn't incorporate some degree of fun, you're a lot less...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-19-19, 01:06 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 25,878
Posted By StephenH

I've heard it both ways. Seeing as how I have...

I've heard it both ways.
Seeing as how I have no idea what your local roads are like, makes it hard for me to judge. Around here, there's a lot of roads I don't care to ride on, others I will, and...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
12-15-19, 10:47 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,412
Posted By StephenH

I just eat regular food on randonneuring rides. ...

I just eat regular food on randonneuring rides. Bananas when available, the triangle-deli sandwiches, crackers, cookies, the occasional corn dog or Reeses cups.
For energy bar in the heat, just try...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
11-19-19, 04:04 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,584
Posted By StephenH

I rolled over 10,000 a month or so ago. Hope to...

I rolled over 10,000 a month or so ago. Hope to ride Friday with a friend who is still shooting for 10,000.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-06-19, 12:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,395
Posted By StephenH

I would guess that if they were made by anyone...

I would guess that if they were made by anyone who's name would improve the sales, they'd show the name. So probably some company you never heard of.
It's possible that Nitto didn't make the items...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-08-19, 11:45 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,450
Posted By StephenH

Presumably under sustained braking (long...

Presumably under sustained braking (long downhill, for example), you'd have the rotor heating up, but, regardless of how big the rotor is, you'd also have the brake pads and housing heating up. It...
Forum: Touring
09-16-19, 11:35 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,228
Posted By StephenH

Just a general comment on the idea- If there's...

Just a general comment on the idea-
If there's a 20% chance of rain, my wife will say "Oh, there's rain in the forecast!" Well, no, there's 80% chance of NO rain. So the comment about the...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-04-19, 10:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,281
Posted By StephenH

I had raised the possibility of setting up a...

I had raised the possibility of setting up a Brevet Week, and it was pointed out to me that none of the local riders would ride it- they don't want to spend vacation days doing rides that they can do...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-22-19, 11:48 AM
Replies: 228
Views: 35,327
Posted By StephenH

I think it's largely a fad that'll come and go. ...

I think it's largely a fad that'll come and go.
How were motorcycles invented? By motorizing bicycles. It's been done.
I've got nothing against motorcycles, but can't see much point in trying to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-08-19, 11:46 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 25,633
Posted By StephenH

In years past, this type of thing came up...

In years past, this type of thing came up periodically.
In the case of businesses offering complete bikes at too-good-to-be-true prices, one way to check is to go to the bike manufacturer's website...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
06-23-19, 07:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,018
Posted By StephenH

I'd vote for the knobby. But I doubt it'll...

I'd vote for the knobby. But I doubt it'll actually make much difference.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-23-19, 07:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,562
Posted By StephenH

Tandems explained

I ran across this while searching for some other comic strip:
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Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-30-19, 11:46 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,106
Posted By StephenH

I did get in 1,000 miles for April, first time in...

I did get in 1,000 miles for April, first time in several months, I think.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-28-16, 11:30 PM
Replies: 277
Views: 26,341
Posted By StephenH

12,317 miles right now. But weather's nice, I'm...

12,317 miles right now. But weather's nice, I'm off this week, and still riding.
Edit: Finished the year with 12,550 miles.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-16, 09:01 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 41,399
Posted By StephenH

Well, by way of experiment, I went ahead and got...

Well, by way of experiment, I went ahead and got three bags from JandD. All look worthwhile, two of them were on sale cheap on the "sale" link.
The yellow one is the "Hurricane Mini Mountain...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-29-15, 07:33 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 169,159
Posted By StephenH

Photos of the bike loaded in my Ford Transit...

Photos of the bike loaded in my Ford Transit Connect.
Rear piece of wood has a slot cut to hold the front tire, keeps the wheel from rolling sideways in the car, keeps the bike from moving...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-20-15, 05:49 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 169,159
Posted By StephenH

Okay, an update on this. First off, I did get a...

Okay, an update on this.
First off, I did get a Ford Transit Connect, Long Wheelbase version. These are available in long wheel base and short wheel base, the short wheel base isn't much help over...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
06-09-13, 08:58 AM
Replies: 1,497
Views: 535,216
Posted By StephenH

The Worksman cruiser. It now has baskets front...

The Worksman cruiser. It now has baskets front and rear instead of the rack, and has different handlebars.
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z172/stephenhazelton/MiscBikePhotos/4255Proc.jpg
I no...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
05-04-12, 09:27 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 7,258
Posted By StephenH

I volunteered to help out at the Texas Time...

I volunteered to help out at the Texas Time Trials. A lot of the people there were from Lone Star Randonneurs, and it just seemed like they were out having fun, so that made it attractive.

And...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-17-08, 11:33 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,373
Posted By StephenH

I would think that definition would be vision...

I would think that definition would be vision that can't be corrected better than 20/200 or 20/400 or whatever, not just being blind as a bat without one's glasses.

Just in general, I find that...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-03-08, 10:34 PM
Replies: 1,042
Views: 706,291
Posted By StephenH

I've done a couple of metric centuries and my...

I've done a couple of metric centuries and my first real mile century on my Worksman industrial cruiser. (Charity rides, not brevet stuff)....
Forum: Commuting
04-26-08, 06:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 34,097
Posted By StephenH

People that do jumping on bicycles keep their...

People that do jumping on bicycles keep their seats lower. Of course, they're off the seat half the time, too. So mostly the BMX and mountain bikes that are ridden off road will have seats lower...
Forum: Recumbent
11-27-07, 08:58 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 19,462
Posted By StephenH

Well, let me tell you about speed. The last time...

Well, let me tell you about speed. The last time I was out there at White Rock Lake, about a week ago, I actually passed three cars. I passed a number of cyclists. And I was riding my Worksman...
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