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Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-24-24, 12:53 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,321
Posted By billytwosheds

Just jumping in here, because consumer products...

Just jumping in here, because consumer products like Skratch are just pricey as heck.

A friend started taking small squeeze bottles of maple syrup, plus a pack of pop tarts along for rides. Enough...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 06:01 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 703
Posted By urbanknight

Unless something unusual happens, I couldn't tell...

Unless something unusual happens, I couldn't tell one day on a routine route from another, but I do those routes for two reasons: to maintain fitness and skills, and to clear my mind. The maintenance...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-24, 06:58 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 969
Posted By drlogik

The wheel is compromised and the likelihood of...

The wheel is compromised and the likelihood of repairing back to "good-as-new" is probably slim. Is it really worth a broken arm to save $200 bucks if it does fail? If it were mine, I'd by another...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-24, 08:14 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 969
Posted By easyupbug

Get another LBS.

Get another LBS.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-24, 12:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 973
Posted By merlinextraligh

Duct tape

Duct tape
Forum: Southern California
04-18-24, 09:30 AM
Replies: 2,886
Views: 366,114
Posted By Eric F

After work gravel bike ride to Henninger Flats,...

After work gravel bike ride to Henninger Flats, including a loop of the upper campgrounds. Enjoyed the warm - but not too hot - afternoon, and nice views of the sprawling LA metropolis (12mi,...
Forum: Southern California
04-15-24, 06:10 PM
Replies: 2,886
Views: 366,114
Posted By jonathanf2

For Monday, I did 20 miles and 2000 feet of...

For Monday, I did 20 miles and 2000 feet of climbing at Griffith Park. Weather was great, especially the day after it rains! Air was fresh and there was a nice breeze. I even talked to another...
Forum: Southern California
04-14-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 2,886
Views: 366,114
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Rode from Tustin station to San Clemente station...

Rode from Tustin station to San Clemente station with Our Gang MS Ride and rode Metrolink back to avoid the rain.

Did not think it was possible to have winter in mid-April in SoCal.
Forum: Southern California
04-13-24, 07:25 PM
Replies: 2,886
Views: 366,114
Posted By 2seven0

Headed out at first light on a meandering loop up...

Headed out at first light on a meandering loop up into Brea hills- SAG at Wildcatter's Park then wandered down thru Orange, El Modena & Tustin past the blimp hangar(s) then back up the SART to home. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 01:00 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,209
Posted By shelbyfv

Not only are major brands selling Ebikes, BF has...

Not only are major brands selling Ebikes, BF has an entire sub-forum devoted to them! Who knew...? Electric Bikes (https://www.bikeforums.net/electric-bikes/)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 10:23 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,209
Posted By base2

^^^^^^ Gawd, I hate that shirt. I only ever see...

^^^^^^
Gawd, I hate that shirt. I only ever see it worn by a large white men who think they found a shortcut to fitness or cool and has the arrogant attitude to match. It's their way of: "Stickin'...
Forum: Southern California
04-11-24, 10:29 PM
Replies: 2,886
Views: 366,114
Posted By jonathanf2

For Thursday I did 20 miles and 2000 feet of...

For Thursday I did 20 miles and 2000 feet of climbing. At Griffith like usual! Weather was too nice not to ride and I ran into a friend as well! ;)
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-11-24, 05:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 842
Posted By BTinNYC

Thankfully BF exists, otherwise...

I would be reading the news every morning, getting upset over stuff that matters, but I have no control over. But BF IS here and I can enjoy my compatriot's successes and challenges, I can whine a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-10-24, 09:49 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 818
Posted By Kabuki12

Last year while on a ride with some guys from my...

Last year while on a ride with some guys from my neighborhood , we got passed by a guy on a fat tire ebike. We were cruising at maybe 16mph and just sort of chuckled as he passed us. About a mile or...
Forum: Southern California
04-09-24, 09:56 PM
Replies: 2,886
Views: 366,114
Posted By jonathanf2

A quick 17 miles at Griffith Park today....

A quick 17 miles at Griffith Park today. Beautiful weather and worked up a good sweat. I definitely drank more water as well. Also on this frame, I recently swapped my chainring to a 52-36t while...
Forum: Southern California
04-09-24, 09:09 PM
Replies: 2,886
Views: 366,114
Posted By diphthong

40-miler in the la habra heights and whittier...

40-miler in the la habra heights and whittier heights areas. late start so got a little toasty and me with (not the best conscious decision) no water bottles.
low traffic. only came across 3...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-09-24, 02:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 818
Posted By OldTryGuy

When one is approaching 74, has been without *the...

When one is approaching 74, has been without *the boys* for 9 years this month due to Prostate Cancer, obtains very little recovery from any exercise due to no Testosterone and PCa(Prostate Cancer)...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-08-24, 05:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 803
Posted By pepperbelly

Well that was a learning experience

I finally got out to ride today. The path around a local lake has a lot of up and down, sharp curves and several humped bridges with posts at each end and 90* turned before or after. It isn’t a place...
Forum: Southern California
04-08-24, 12:18 PM
Replies: 2,886
Views: 366,114
Posted By Eric F

Saturday...MTB ride to the top of Brown Mtn. Rd.,...

Saturday...MTB ride to the top of Brown Mtn. Rd., and descent via EL Prieto Canyon. It's been a long time since I've ridden El P, and it was really enjoyable, but - as always - very technically...
Forum: Southern California
04-08-24, 11:06 AM
Replies: 2,886
Views: 366,114
Posted By jonathanf2

I was planning to do a long ride on Sunday, but...

I was planning to do a long ride on Sunday, but this week I was in the process of rebuilding my bikes. One bike received 12 speed electronic shifting and the other got the full mechanical Ultegra...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 08:57 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 6,842
Posted By cyccommute

You are making the mistake of assuming that rim...

You are making the mistake of assuming that rim brakes are not disc brakes. Converting drum brakes on cars to disc brakes was a great improvement. Hub mounted disc brakes are just making the “disc”...
Forum: Southern California
04-05-24, 09:40 AM
Replies: 2,886
Views: 366,114
Posted By Eric F

Thursday...Rose Bowl laps. Did 4 laps solo at a...

Thursday...Rose Bowl laps. Did 4 laps solo at a steady sweet-spot tempo effort, then joined the group ride as they rolled out...and the rain started. Thankfully, I was dressed warmly, but I did not...
Forum: Southern California
04-04-24, 06:38 PM
Replies: 2,886
Views: 366,114
Posted By jonathanf2

For Thursday I did a quick 23 miles back in LA. I...

For Thursday I did a quick 23 miles back in LA. I spent the day before installing a new electronic groupset plus an 11-34t 12 speed cassette. Honestly I think I screwed myself. Electronic shifting is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-24, 05:08 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,173
Posted By jadmt

My wife made me put the stick down....I wanted to...

My wife made me put the stick down....I wanted to poke it....
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-24, 03:39 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,173
Posted By indyfabz

HTFU Almost ran over it. Went back for a...

HTFU

Almost ran over it. Went back for a photo.

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Forum: Southern California
04-01-24, 09:55 PM
Replies: 2,886
Views: 366,114
Posted By jonathanf2

I rode up in Portland, Oregon last week. Big...

I rode up in Portland, Oregon last week. Big props flying Alaska Air for waiving baggage fees on all bikes (not e-bikes). For my travel case I just picked up a used bike box from the LBS. While in...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-01-24, 11:09 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,836
Posted By Steve B.

Is reducing work effort the goal ?. It’s not for...

Is reducing work effort the goal ?. It’s not for me. I ride a bike to get exercise. Adding an electric motor reduces the exercise I get. No thanks.
Forum: Southern California
04-01-24, 11:08 AM
Replies: 2,886
Views: 366,114
Posted By Eric F

Saturday...Gravel bike ride to Cherry Canyon and...

Saturday...Gravel bike ride to Cherry Canyon and Glendale Sports Complex. A little cool and breezy after the morning rain. There were a few soft spots, but the mud wasn't significant, and most of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 08:10 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,785
Posted By RChung

For my own mechanical, 10 or 12 minutes. Anything...

For my own mechanical, 10 or 12 minutes. Anything more than that, I've either fixed or the ambulance came. I did walk 2 miles once but not really for me. I happened on a couple hobbling down the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 07:38 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 3,786
Posted By RH Clark

Every bike doesn't list weight because it isn't...

Every bike doesn't list weight because it isn't all that important in those particular models. Anyone obsessed about getting the lightest possible bike in the style they want will gravitate towards...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-30-24, 07:06 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,785
Posted By 10 Wheels

I carry 5 Tubes and one spare tire. 2,000 mile...

I carry 5 Tubes and one spare tire.
2,000 mile month
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-26-24, 09:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 701
Posted By GreenMtnCycles

nay nay we both share the love of riding.

nay nay we both share the love of riding.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-26-24, 07:53 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,095
Posted By MoAlpha

Not my specialty, but I do have the medical...

Not my specialty, but I do have the medical letters after my name for what it's worth. From the clinical point of view, these distinctions are meaningless. Any aerobic adaptation will improve...
Forum: Southern California
03-25-24, 07:30 PM
Replies: 2,886
Views: 366,114
Posted By diphthong

quick, 21-miler past sdsu, around some of lake...

quick, 21-miler past sdsu, around some of lake murray, through mission trails regional park and back. mostly cloudy and in the low 60's with some breezes.
happy to be out and tackled a few climbs...
Forum: Southern California
03-25-24, 09:26 AM
Replies: 2,886
Views: 366,114
Posted By Eric F

Saturday - It was raining, so I took a nap. It...

Saturday - It was raining, so I took a nap. It felt like a good use of my time.

Sunday - Started off with my frequent Coffee Ride group in So. Pasadena. In Arcadia, myself and 2 friends split...
Forum: Southern California
03-21-24, 08:47 PM
Replies: 2,886
Views: 366,114
Posted By roadcrankr

I took to the mountains above Claremont and...

I took to the mountains above Claremont and Glendora, going up Baldy Road to Glendora Ridge Road (GRR) then down Glendora Mountain Road (GMR).
Forty-plus miles with around 5,000 feet of elevation...
Forum: Southern California
03-21-24, 07:41 PM
Replies: 2,886
Views: 366,114
Posted By jonathanf2

Today was probably the warmest day to ride this...

Today was probably the warmest day to ride this year. Sun was out and skies were blue! Did a quick 18 miles at my usual spot!
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-21-24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 925
Posted By veganbikes

“Ride as much or as little, or as long or as...

“Ride as much or as little, or as long or as short as you feel. But ride.” - Eddy Merckx (it at least was attributed to him)
Forum: Southern California
03-18-24, 06:13 PM
Replies: 2,886
Views: 366,114
Posted By diphthong

40-miler from sdsu area through mission valley...

40-miler from sdsu area through mission valley and around mission bay, through balboa park, up park blvd and down the adams avenue corridor back home.
Forum: Southern California
03-18-24, 05:43 PM
Replies: 2,886
Views: 366,114
Posted By jonathanf2

For Monday I did a quick 18 miles at Griffith...

For Monday I did a quick 18 miles at Griffith Park. Weather was sunny and warm, but it started raining right after I left!
...
Forum: Southern California
03-18-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 2,886
Views: 366,114
Posted By Eric F

Saturday...27mi road spin in the afternoon...

Saturday...27mi road spin in the afternoon (Altadena - So Pasadena - San Marino - Arcadia - Sierra Madre). Left the house in beautiful mid-60s sunshine. Returned under cloudy skies and rain. My only...
Forum: Southern California
03-17-24, 05:25 PM
Replies: 2,886
Views: 366,114
Posted By 2seven0

Beautiful sunny -almost- spring morning. Didn't...

Beautiful sunny -almost- spring morning. Didn't see another cyclist up & back Brea Cyn Rd. from Central to Heritage Park. Not much vehicle traffic either. Hummed Herb Alpert's "The Lonely Bull" to...
Forum: Southern California
03-17-24, 03:44 PM
Replies: 2,886
Views: 366,114
Posted By malcala622

The usual group I ride with seemed lazy or...

The usual group I ride with seemed lazy or hungover this morning to go riding so I invited my wife to lunch at Berth 55. I've always wanted to take her there riding but the distance I was aiming for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-17-24, 02:26 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,959
Posted By TC1

We don't.... but education has gone severely...

We don't.... but education has gone severely downhill, and people no longer understand the meaning of words nor the use of a dictionary.

Referring to motorless bicycles as "acoustic" is just like...
Forum: Southern California
03-17-24, 02:21 PM
Replies: 2,886
Views: 366,114
Posted By jonathanf2

Rode twice in one day on Saturday. First a brisk...

Rode twice in one day on Saturday. First a brisk early morning 6 miles at Cherry Canyon on the gravel bike. Later on in the same morning, doing another 33 miles also on the gravel bike over to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-17-24, 11:20 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,444
Posted By Wildwood

Clear your handlebars and your mind will follow

Glad to see an article that endorses one of my favorite sayings.

'Absorb the world around you and let your mind wander' - you may find that it's more addictive than data | Cycling Weekly...
Forum: Southern California
03-16-24, 03:57 PM
Replies: 2,886
Views: 366,114
Posted By jsigone

south bay gravel recon around Honey Springs road,...

south bay gravel recon around Honey Springs road, and some side truck trails. Lots of grinding type climbing. Park ranger out, guess we have to pay the Land Fee through Dept FIsh and Game to use...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-16-24, 12:58 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,611
Posted By groverdill

OK folks, I’ve got some feedback for you based on...

OK folks, I’ve got some feedback for you based on the tips you all gave me. I took a 28 mile ride on the local trail today, and I utilized the tips and tricks from this post. Brilliant! The last time...
Forum: Southern California
03-15-24, 09:33 AM
Replies: 2,886
Views: 366,114
Posted By Eric F

Happy Hour! I had intended to do my local...

Happy Hour! I had intended to do my local after-work loop to Brown Saddle on my MTB, but my gravel bike said, "No. ME!!!" So, off we went. I didn't feel very fast on the climb, but the power...
Forum: Southern California
03-14-24, 11:32 PM
Replies: 2,886
Views: 366,114
Posted By jsigone

I'm digging the old Allez, always wanted one and...

I'm digging the old Allez, always wanted one and got this one in groupset I'd like and pretty good shape. Matte paint shows allot of flaws but this was taken care of. Came with some expensive Boyd...
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