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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-16-11, 03:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,316
Posted By peculiarplanet

I can't speak about Bone marrow edema, but...

I can't speak about Bone marrow edema, but earlier this year I did suffer from "mouse elbow and shoulder", brought on from too much computer work. It does make cycling difficult. The pressure from...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-11, 03:53 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,801
Posted By peculiarplanet

Clif Bar Peanut Toffee Buzz. Contains 25mg green...

Clif Bar Peanut Toffee Buzz. Contains 25mg green tea. Hence the buzz. Otherwise Clif Shotblocks work as well.
Forum: Northern California
11-13-10, 06:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,391
Posted By peculiarplanet

Everything in San Francisco is political. ...

Everything in San Francisco is political.

That is why we SF cyclists always say, "On your left."
Forum: Northern California
11-05-10, 11:36 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,188
Posted By peculiarplanet

There were maybe a dozen people at the theater in...

There were maybe a dozen people at the theater in West Portal. Pretty good movie. The MC left a lot to be desired...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-29-10, 02:36 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 3,975
Posted By peculiarplanet

+100

+100
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-10, 12:30 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,687
Posted By peculiarplanet

I own it. It is very well done. Spectacular...

I own it. It is very well done. Spectacular photography.

My favorite piece is the full interviews in the additional material. Jens Voigt is hiliarious.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-05-10, 02:10 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,052
Posted By peculiarplanet

Got the jersey last year. Needs the bibs. ...

Got the jersey last year. Needs the bibs.

And yes, the full zip is too cool. It's the only jersey I own with full zip.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-01-10, 05:04 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,899
Posted By peculiarplanet

Define conservative. I live in San Francisco,...

Define conservative. I live in San Francisco, where even cycling is a political statement; rightly so.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-31-10, 05:02 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 5,812
Posted By peculiarplanet

I used Almond milk for my whey protein drinks. I...

I used Almond milk for my whey protein drinks. I love flax seed. Peanut butter, flax seed and warm bread is basically my breakfast.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-31-10, 02:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 755
Posted By peculiarplanet

So annoying.

So annoying.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-31-10, 02:15 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 5,812
Posted By peculiarplanet

I stopped drinking 2.5 years ago. Admittedly I...

I stopped drinking 2.5 years ago. Admittedly I had some issues with it. Now I feel awesome.

Alcohol may have some health benefits, but the negative aspect; dehydration, calories, and other...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-29-10, 01:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 636
Posted By peculiarplanet

I don't pay for TV. Go to steephill.tv. He...

I don't pay for TV.

Go to steephill.tv. He has links to online viewing. Eurosport shows it and Sean Kelly is one of the commentators. Coverage starts really early on the Pacific Coast.

Glad...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-26-10, 01:27 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,635
Posted By peculiarplanet

1. Feeling of freedom 2. Every ride is an...

1. Feeling of freedom
2. Every ride is an adventure
3. I live and ride in the most beautiful area in North America
4. Fitness
5. Downhill speed is fun
6. addicted to endorphins
7. clears my...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-10, 09:56 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,854
Posted By peculiarplanet

Small. Compact. Auto exposure. Random photo...

Small. Compact. Auto exposure. Random photo effects. Control is relative. Sometimes overrated.

And I tend to shoot while on the bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-10, 05:47 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,854
Posted By peculiarplanet

Lomo. Film is not dead...

Lomo. Film is not dead...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-24-10, 05:45 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,621
Posted By peculiarplanet

I second Road ID. Paramedics check your...

I second Road ID.

Paramedics check your body first for external damage. Road ID is right on my wrist with ICE phone number & medical record number. If you really get hurt, your phone might not...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-10, 11:57 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 5,602
Posted By peculiarplanet

This video, while tongue in cheek, is pretty...

This video, while tongue in cheek, is pretty funny. Joey Brooks isn't a poser either. (http://vimeo.com/5036151)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-10, 12:28 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,505
Posted By peculiarplanet

Bianchi Vigorelli. Love it. $1650. ...

Bianchi Vigorelli. Love it. $1650.

http://www.cyclelicio.us/2008/08/2009-bianchi-vigorelli-steel-is-realb.html
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-21-10, 12:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,989
Posted By peculiarplanet

I blame gadgets. Cell phones, ipods. Too many...

I blame gadgets. Cell phones, ipods. Too many distractions in the car combined with an assumed need to be somewhere fast creates unattentive drivers. Driving is usually the last thing people are...
Forum: Northern California
05-21-10, 12:18 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,471
Posted By peculiarplanet

You're not the guy riding the fixie with bright...

You're not the guy riding the fixie with bright green rims are you?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-10, 10:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 504
Posted By peculiarplanet

As someone with continual upper and lower back...

As someone with continual upper and lower back pain I suggest

1. Visit a doctor/chiropractor. Continuing to ride in pain is not fun nor wise. Trust me, I ignored
the pain and paid the price.
...
Forum: Northern California
05-17-10, 01:26 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,781
Posted By peculiarplanet

I plan to be at the top of Tunitas. After they...

I plan to be at the top of Tunitas. After they pass, I will zoom down to La Honda, where they will pass again. It should take them 30 minutes from the top of Tunitas to the junction of 35/84.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-10, 01:44 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,030
Posted By peculiarplanet

Riding at night is very surreal. The only...

Riding at night is very surreal.

The only odd thing that happened to me was passing a large
group of trees and hearing the "whispering" sound they hear in the jungle on Lost.

Heart rate...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-10, 10:29 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,407
Posted By peculiarplanet

I have hypo-thyroid issues. I am always cold. I...

I have hypo-thyroid issues. I am always cold. I wear shoe booties almost always as it keeps my feet nice and warm. I wear a base layer, then a long sleeve shirt, a jersey and a jacket and arm...
Forum: Northern California
03-03-10, 06:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 568
Posted By peculiarplanet

And don't even think it was because the driver...

And don't even think it was because the driver wanted to stay on schedule. I mean it's MUNI, right?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-26-10, 06:53 PM
Replies: 345
Views: 25,855
Posted By peculiarplanet

age 51 5'7" 125lb BMI 19.6

age 51
5'7"
125lb
BMI 19.6
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-07-09, 06:16 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,227
Posted By peculiarplanet

1. Bought my first rode bike in January 2. Rode...

1. Bought my first rode bike in January
2. Rode a 70km event in June
3. Will hit 3,000 miles this year, despite off the bike for 4 months due to back injury
4. Buying accessories...

But the...
Forum: Northern California
11-08-09, 11:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,593
Posted By peculiarplanet

SFPD doesn't even enforce cars running red...

SFPD doesn't even enforce cars running red lights. Why focus on cyclists...
Forum: Northern California
08-22-09, 02:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,293
Posted By peculiarplanet

I got nailed in the Presidio late last year. The...

I got nailed in the Presidio late last year. The Presidio Park Police (Federal), or whatever they are, nailed me and another cyclist at the same time for blowing through a stop sign. It's a great...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-01-09, 04:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,199
Posted By peculiarplanet

It's HOT in San Francisco, almost broke 75!

It's HOT in San Francisco, almost broke 75!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-29-09, 02:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,399
Posted By peculiarplanet

I should probably spend more time looking for a...

I should probably spend more time looking for a job than I do with my cycling and photo gear.

http://www.peculiarplanet.com/images/misc/plus_50_web.jpg
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-27-09, 02:24 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 6,043
Posted By peculiarplanet

It fits!

Just walked in the door from the Giro di Peninsula (which was fun and warm) and there was my 50 Plus Jesery! Love it. Thanks
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-25-09, 08:29 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 10,899
Posted By peculiarplanet

For me the weird part of mine was: 1. having...

For me the weird part of mine was:

1. having a beautiful nurse bring me into the room and then realizing she was assisting in the procedure, with a full plastic face mask
2. the doctor telling...
Forum: Northern California
06-22-09, 09:17 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,399
Posted By peculiarplanet

Does she have a sister?

Does she have a sister?
Forum: Northern California
06-04-09, 07:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 832
Posted By peculiarplanet

Isn't that why we were given two? You always have...

Isn't that why we were given two? You always have a backup...

Pavement in general in SF is horrid. I hate coming down Portola, pavement being only one of the reasons.
Forum: Northern California
05-17-09, 08:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 961
Posted By peculiarplanet

You can rent a variety of bikes, including Giant...

You can rent a variety of bikes, including Giant road bikes, from Pacific Bikes. (http://pacbikes.com/page.cfm?pageID=126) We have hills in the city and across the Golden Gate in Marin. So if...
Forum: Northern California
05-06-09, 11:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 683
Posted By peculiarplanet

And freaking wet...

And freaking wet...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-05-09, 02:48 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 6,043
Posted By peculiarplanet

order in! looking forward to it.

order in! looking forward to it.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-09, 02:24 PM
Replies: 505
Views: 153,211
Posted By peculiarplanet

http://www.peculiarplanet.com/bella.jpg

http://www.peculiarplanet.com/bella.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-09, 02:08 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 4,380
Posted By peculiarplanet

I've had this happen a few times while not going...

I've had this happen a few times while not going that fast; under 40mph. I simply don't feel the bike, or my body touching the bike. It's cool for a second or two. Transcedent riding...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-27-09, 03:54 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,811
Posted By peculiarplanet

Laid off in October 2008. I do freelance, but...

Laid off in October 2008. I do freelance, but it's so much more work than the 9-5, searching for jobs, bidding for jobs, dealing with cheap clients.

still, it keeps me busy and that keeps my mind...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-09, 09:18 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 5,426
Posted By peculiarplanet

I built a bike in jr high from junk yard pieces....

I built a bike in jr high from junk yard pieces. I called it the Maggot.

My new italian steel bike is Bella. Or 12 step, depending on my frame of mind...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-09, 03:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,953
Posted By peculiarplanet

I wanted the Via Narone badly. I test rode it in...

I wanted the Via Narone badly. I test rode it in January. I hated it. Rode like a truck with 4 flat tires. I also rode the Giant FCR, rode a bit better. But I bought the Bianchi Vigorello, rides like...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-27-09, 07:13 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 6,359
Posted By peculiarplanet

I used to try to just pass on the left, but I...

I used to try to just pass on the left, but I brushed a teen with my handle bars. I think I scared him more than hurt him, but I got an earfull. Then I got a bell, but people still don't get it.
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