Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 19649467)

Today I became a cyclist.

Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 19649467)

Today I became a cyclist.

Originally Posted by Jadesfire (Post 19649099)

It's 13.5 miles going in and ~15 on the way home. It's a lot of fun and I'm really feeling good about finally doing it.

Originally Posted by WhyFi (Post 19649497)

Does this involve waving, or a lack thereof?

Originally Posted by Jadesfire (Post 19649434)

I completely agree. Many Addictionites have been very supportive. I remember @LAJ in particular posting his commuter bike last fall, even after he won...what was it...State Champion (?). And @LesterOfPuppets puts almost everyone to shame :p.



:p The straightforward route alongside the highway is significantly less heavily trafficked at 4:30-5:30am than it is at 3:30-4:30pm, so in order to have a less stressful ride I just took an alternate and slightly longer route on the way home (which also has the benefit of better scenery).

Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 19649418)

You like sports that are boring to watch.

Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 19649467)

Today I became a cyclist.

Originally Posted by RollCNY (Post 19649239)

Believe it or not, the folks here are a good support group for new commuters. I think it was four years ago that [MENTION=140600]LAJ[/MENTION] inspired me to do a February commute to work. Good on you, keep it up. Bicycle commuting exposes you to things you would never experience otherwise. I once changed a flat sitting on the front steps of a strip club at 5:30 am, in one of the worst parts of Syracuse. It was suprisingly serene.

Originally Posted by Jadesfire (Post 19649434)

I completely agree. Many Addictionites have been very supportive. I remember [MENTION=140600]LAJ[/MENTION] in particular posting his commuter bike last fall, even after he won...what was it...State Champion (?). And [MENTION=142025]LesterOfPuppets[/MENTION] puts almost everyone to shame :p.



:p The straightforward route alongside the highway is significantly less heavily trafficked at 4:30-5:30am than it is at 3:30-4:30pm, so in order to have a less stressful ride I just took an alternate and slightly longer route on the way home (which also has the benefit of better scenery).

Originally Posted by badger1 (Post 19649589)

One always hears that objection to football (sorry, soccer) in particular. Never understood it.

Originally Posted by LAJ (Post 19648612)

If they did, they would sue C&H sugar because they think "H" sounds like "Allez".

Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 19649593)

Near the middle of the route there are two climbs separated by a few hundred feet. Not long, but ridiculously steep (per Strava they touch 18% and 20%). The last three+ times I've gone there I did the walk of shame on both them. But today I cleared the first one. :bday: I probably had no chance on the second one but my bid blew up prematurely when my wheel spun on a leaf that was laying on the road. Oh well.

I started the climbs in my emergency gear, if that tells you anything.

Originally Posted by f4rrest (Post 19649462)

Ess-ram
Pee oh see.

(Guilty.)

Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 19649593)

Near the middle of the route there are two climbs separated by a few hundred feet. Not long, but ridiculously steep (per Strava they touch 18% and 20%). The last three+ times I've gone there I did the walk of shame on both them. But today I cleared the first one. :bday: I probably had no chance on the second one but my bid blew up prematurely when my wheel spun on a leaf that was laying on the road. Oh well.

I started the climbs in my emergency gear, if that tells you anything.

Originally Posted by Pirkaus (Post 19649868)

"Save your legs, not your gears", This is one of the best pieces of climbing advice.

Originally Posted by Pirkaus (Post 19649868)

When you can clear both, will you become a serious cyclist?:p

Originally Posted by f4rrest (Post 19650198)

What is your emergency gear?

Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 19650235)

This is a dangerous mindset.



I think I did do it a few years ago, but I'm older and less serious now. :o



39x25

Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 19650239)

In other news, my bottom bracket is noisy.

Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 19650235)

This is a dangerous mindset.



I think I did do it a few years ago, but I'm older and less serious now. :o



39x25

Originally Posted by rjones28 (Post 19650246)

When I went from 10spd to 11spd, I made the 11th cog my new emergency gear.

Originally Posted by f4rrest (Post 19650257)

I wouldn't call it emergency.

Originally Posted by rjones28 (Post 19650251)

Could be time for the next @Velo Vol Bike Repair Adventure.

Originally Posted by f4rrest (Post 19650257)

I wouldn't call it emergency.

Originally Posted by BillyD (Post 19650345)

Yaaaaaay Golden State!