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Forum: Road Cycling
04-01-24, 08:54 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 16,062
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

I am late to the game…but I am still waiting for...

I am late to the game…but I am still waiting for lambskin tubes.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-23, 11:52 PM
Replies: 3,261
Views: 639,265
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

The original widow makers.

The original widow makers.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-23, 05:53 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 6,869
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

OK…I just want to stay drama free. Wish more...

OK…I just want to stay drama free.

Wish more people followed suit. :rolleyes:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-23, 05:51 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 6,869
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

You still get the wave. A good sense of humor...

You still get the wave. A good sense of humor makes up for a lot of “sins.”

Just wish that more people shared on your sunny disposition! :thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-23, 09:00 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 6,869
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

You have a good sense of humor. I would wave at...

You have a good sense of humor. I would wave at you even if you are uglier and more hirsute that I am.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-23, 07:13 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 6,869
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

And hirsute…:bike2:

And hirsute…:bike2:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-05-23, 11:00 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 6,869
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

So you don’t wave at all? :roflmao2:

So you don’t wave at all? :roflmao2:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-05-23, 09:11 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 6,869
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

And we are invisible to them.

And we are invisible to them.
Forum: Pills and Ills
05-05-23, 09:21 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,300
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

Yeah, you are right. That brrrrr noise was...

Yeah, you are right. That brrrrr noise was soothing.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-23, 07:24 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 38,014
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

1989 Bottecchia SLX. It is still a joy to take it...

1989 Bottecchia SLX. It is still a joy to take it out for a ride in a sunny, albeit chilly and windy, day in So. Cal.

https://i.imgur.com/8ZtCvfE.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/KJuacmB.jpg
Forum: Pills and Ills
01-29-23, 07:13 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,300
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

Thank you my friend. We are a long way away from...

Thank you my friend. We are a long way away from our ride up GMR.

I have been using my wife‘s indoor bike. Not quite the same as my Wahoo Kickr (no Zwift connection) but it is something.

Next...
Forum: Pills and Ills
01-22-23, 07:52 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,300
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

Torn rotator cuff repair surgery

I am 66 years young.

Four weeks ago I had surgery to repair a massive tear to my right rotator cuff. I crashed my bike while riding on PCH, near Mugu Rock. In addition to the rotator cuff I also...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-03-21, 07:53 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,128
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

I have been a Type 2 for nearly a quarter of a...

I have been a Type 2 for nearly a quarter of a century. Those do not sound like diabetes related symptoms, however.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
10-03-21, 07:41 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,578
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

I read that Trek Segafredo will match the total...

I read that Trek Segafredo will match the total for the men’s winner. Way to go Trek showing support for your female riders. :thumb:
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-20-21, 05:11 PM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 479,885
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

My head, or rather what’s inside my head, is...

My head, or rather what’s inside my head, is easily worth the price for that helmet.

YMMV, however.

Good luck to you.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-20-21, 05:09 PM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 479,885
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

You beat me to the punch. :D

You beat me to the punch. :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-21, 10:02 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,751
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

Catholic? :lol:

Catholic? :lol:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-21, 10:00 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,751
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

Just what we need...more rules....:innocent: ...

Just what we need...more rules....:innocent:

J/K, that was a nice read, especially #5–my justification for N+1. :thumb:
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-04-21, 04:38 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,203
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

Come to California and watch our “tough” penal...

Come to California and watch our “tough” penal system in action.

Such a joke.

Yes, there are people incarcerated; but as Baretta was quoted as saying, “if you can’t do the time don’t do the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-04-21, 04:29 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,203
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

The new District Attorney for LA County has never...

The new District Attorney for LA County has never met a criminal that he doesn’t just love. The two thugs would get a hearty handshake from the new DA and free courtside tickets to cheer LeBron and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-03-21, 08:47 PM
Replies: 464
Views: 43,855
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

She does get outside, but only on “special”...

She does get outside, but only on “special” occasions. That Bottecchia was a gift, new, from my Mom, who passed away 11 years ago.

It has a great deal of sentimental value and so I don’t want to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-03-21, 05:58 PM
Replies: 464
Views: 43,855
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

You mean...something like this? :lol: ...

You mean...something like this? :lol:


https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/8058996a_5d86_4559_89c4_8d84198c402e_b612c2fc9f253d28f1c1120b4c46e282d8f75cbb.jpeg
Forum: Road Cycling
01-03-21, 05:14 PM
Replies: 11,666
Views: 485,692
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

Are you sure that we way ahead of the game? I...

Are you sure that we way ahead of the game? I live in California where Comrade N is still shutting down businesses and eating at The French Laundry.

We are still screwed, but thanks for the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-21, 07:04 PM
Replies: 464
Views: 43,855
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

Not superior at all asere. i am short, old,...

Not superior at all asere.

i am short, old, slightly overweight and slow.

I have seven coronary stents, calcified coronary arteries, diabetes and asthma.

I am far, far from superior. But I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-01-21, 06:05 PM
Replies: 464
Views: 43,855
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

I agree with all the above, except the bit about...

I agree with all the above, except the bit about B17 saddles. I think they look great, but that’s just me.

i especially agree with your comment about e-bikes. I am an older rider, I “sport” seven...
Forum: Pills and Ills
12-28-20, 04:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,913
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

OK, OK, you win this “competition.” All of...

OK, OK, you win this “competition.” All of recents check-ups and tests have come back A-OK. The cardio told me, however, that given my the condition of my arteries, the next round will of medical...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-06-20, 06:59 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,938
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

People are leaving California in droves. Maybe...

People are leaving California in droves. Maybe they fear Prop. 65, or the mentality that led to Prop. 65.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-05-20, 11:34 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 12,752
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

Not surprised. Insurance companies are not your...

Not surprised. Insurance companies are not your friends, as much as their TV advertisement likes to claim otherwise.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-04-20, 08:18 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 12,752
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

I understand and support your statements, but...

I understand and support your statements, but know this.

Before a DA prosecutes a case against a driver who kills or injures a cyclist, the police has to investigate the case. Most police...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-31-20, 05:01 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,705
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

Me too, it has a certain Dario Pegoretti look to...

Me too, it has a certain Dario Pegoretti look to i...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-31-20, 12:41 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,705
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

May I ask how much you paid for it? THB, it...

May I ask how much you paid for it? THB, it doesn’t look bad at all. :thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
10-31-20, 07:24 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 11,052
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

you must be bored. :)

you must be bored. :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-05-20, 05:41 PM
Replies: 408
Views: 26,869
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

I am sorry Jim, I can’t follow all the quotes...

I am sorry Jim, I can’t follow all the quotes going back and forth. It is not you, I am an old guy who likes to follow thing linearly.

i use the Garmin Varia radar unit. I like the warnings that I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-20, 10:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,385
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

I outfitted my 1989 Bottecchia SLX with Campy...

I outfitted my 1989 Bottecchia SLX with Campy Athena 11 speed. I chose that particular groupset because of the aluminum finish (and because I like Campy :thumb:).

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-20, 09:35 PM
Replies: 3,567
Views: 444,334
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

Thanks, you made me smile. :) Technically it...

Thanks, you made me smile. :)

Technically it is my wife’s cat, she is the cat person. She gets naming rights.

I am the dog person, so I get to name the dogs.

The female is named Lucy, I was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-20, 10:57 AM
Replies: 3,567
Views: 444,334
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

Latest addition to the Bottecchia household. ...

Latest addition to the Bottecchia household.

Her mom is a feral cat that decided to give birth in the backyard of one of my daughter’s friend. Who could resist this cute face.

We have not...
Forum: Recumbent
04-09-20, 08:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,751
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

1959 Cadillac “recumbent” bike

OK, I may be persuaded to ride a bent if it looked like this. :D

https://autochunk.com/7920/2013/03/11/cadillac-bicycle-has-half-the-cars-looks-full-bicycle-function/
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-30-20, 10:22 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 13,722
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

But NOT in Ventura County, we are all easy going,...

But NOT in Ventura County, we are all easy going, considerate, happy cyclists. :D
Forum: Southern California
03-30-20, 10:19 PM
Replies: 2,886
Views: 366,038
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

But only on the way down. :thumb:

But only on the way down. :thumb:
Forum: Southern California
03-29-20, 05:45 PM
Replies: 2,886
Views: 366,038
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

Thirty miles to PCH and back. There was LOTS of...

Thirty miles to PCH and back. There was LOTS of traffic. With parking lots for beaches, parks and hiking trails closed, people were parking on the shoulders, which made it interesting in an already...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-29-20, 05:41 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 13,722
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

We all have a trigger point. It is usually at its...

We all have a trigger point. It is usually at its lowest when we least expect people to behave badly, like in the early morning when you are having a nice, easy ride.

Glad you are OK. Be safe!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-29-20, 05:15 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 13,722
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

I am a prosecutor and I couldn’t agree with you...

I am a prosecutor and I couldn’t agree with you more.

Having seen what I have seen over the years, I would let this crazy guy go and let nature take her course.
Forum: Southern California
03-26-20, 07:01 PM
Replies: 2,886
Views: 366,038
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

Sorry, I was riding with my mates in London...a...

Sorry, I was riding with my mates in London...a little rainy but OK. :innocent:

...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-20, 08:13 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,173
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

I ride a lot out that way, Rincon to Carpinteria...

I ride a lot out that way, Rincon to Carpinteria and some hill work around Santa Barbara. I decided to skip it and instead ride the less traveled local (to me) roads. After reading your post I am...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-20, 12:21 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,173
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

Here in Ventura County, took advantage of the...

Here in Ventura County, took advantage of the empty roads and nice weather. :thumb:

...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-21-20, 04:13 PM
Replies: 443
Views: 87,044
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

I just HAD TO go out for a ride. The temptation...

I just HAD TO go out for a ride. The temptation of empty roads and overcast skies was too much to resist.

...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-09-20, 04:33 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,438
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

Eddy!!! :roflmao2: ...

Eddy!!! :roflmao2:

https://youtu.be/p8uP-dxllKQ
Forum: Road Cycling
02-29-20, 04:08 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 21,812
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

Glad it worked out. Italian steel bikes will...

Glad it worked out. Italian steel bikes will always be in demand. :thumb:

Ride safely my friend.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-28-20, 07:35 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 13,035
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

Sir, today you win the Internet. You made me...

Sir, today you win the Internet. You made me laugh. Thank you...and thank you for your comment about my bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-26-20, 06:19 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 13,035
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

I normally don’t like the term cockpit for...

I normally don’t like the term cockpit for anything except a plane, or an X-wing fighter.

Nevertheless, here are some shots from my C60. The cockpit includes a Garmin 530 computer networked to a...
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