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Forum: Living Car Free
10-05-15, 02:03 PM
Replies: 793
Views: 272,926
Posted By ladyroadie

I just spent about a week, on and off, reading...

I just spent about a week, on and off, reading through this whole thread. Super interesting discussion, with the exception of the sexist bullcrap earlier on.

We just made the decision to sell my...
Forum: Commuting
10-24-14, 01:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,620
Posted By ladyroadie

Canada is WAY better with this kind of thing. ...

Canada is WAY better with this kind of thing. I've checked as best I could, cc:ed the union and tweeted at several different bike orgs. Doesn't seem to be anything. I suspect bike parking is...
Forum: Commuting
10-24-14, 12:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,620
Posted By ladyroadie

Yeah, I've lobbied pretty hard with this. Most...

Yeah, I've lobbied pretty hard with this. Most people think the uncovered bike rack far from the entrance is fine. I am not able to bring the bike past the entrance for security reasons.

I'm...
Forum: Commuting
10-24-14, 11:18 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,620
Posted By ladyroadie

OK. I'm leaning towards doing the cover. These...

OK. I'm leaning towards doing the cover. These seem like a PITA, but I guess I would only have to do it if there was a lot of rain forecasted. Bike would be fine with a little rain. Does anyone...
Forum: Commuting
10-24-14, 09:29 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,620
Posted By ladyroadie

I'm very familiar with Baltimore, I grew up here....

I'm very familiar with Baltimore, I grew up here. That said, I actually work in a suburb outside of Baltimore. Bike theft is less of an issue around here (mostly because there are fewer cyclists...
Forum: Commuting
10-24-14, 06:44 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,620
Posted By ladyroadie

Would you feel safe leaving your bike here? / Which option is better?

I've been a fair-weather bike commuter on a dinky hybrid for a year, but just got a new Surly Cross Check (LOVE), and now that I have a fun and expensive bike to ride I want to get better about...
Forum: Commuting
10-07-14, 11:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,613
Posted By ladyroadie

I'm trying. Just sent out an email to a...

I'm trying. Just sent out an email to a selection of department heads, and cc:ed the union. I'm in the Department of Health and Human Services, so you'd think there'd be support for this. ...
Forum: Commuting
10-07-14, 10:37 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,613
Posted By ladyroadie

Ha, at first I was not at all sold on the orange,...

Ha, at first I was not at all sold on the orange, but it is definitely growing on me. Especially with the Orioles in the postseason :) Hoping I can one day refer to this as my 'world series bike.'...
Forum: Commuting
10-07-14, 08:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,613
Posted By ladyroadie

Well, its slowing down a thief, right? From what...

Well, its slowing down a thief, right? From what I understand bike thiefs tend to go for the easy score, and sawing apart two u-locks isn't easy.
Forum: Commuting
10-07-14, 08:03 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,613
Posted By ladyroadie

Ha! I like your attitude. Well...

Ha! I like your attitude.



Well honestly this is largely due to laziness. I found it sort of annoying to deal with the cable every day (maybe because the one we use is too long). That...
Forum: Commuting
10-07-14, 07:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,613
Posted By ladyroadie

Caring for my new Surly, and proper locking technique

I just got a Surly Cross Check, and I'm completely in love. I was commuting on a dinky hybrid before, and now I have a commuter that is actually fun to ride. I hope to do tours on it in the future...
Forum: Touring
09-25-14, 11:43 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,955
Posted By ladyroadie

I don't know much about gearing so this is one of...

I don't know much about gearing so this is one of my concerns. My road bike has a compact up front, I think a 26 in the back -- maybe 28? -- which is definitely undergeared for touring and often...
Forum: Touring
09-24-14, 05:59 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,955
Posted By ladyroadie

Oh this is good to know. I didn't realize the...

Oh this is good to know. I didn't realize the fit of the LHT and the Cross Check was so different.
Forum: Touring
09-23-14, 11:29 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,955
Posted By ladyroadie

Any short ladies here? What do you ride?

I'm 5'2", ride a 48 Specialized Dolce, and am having a heck of a time finding a touring-appropriate bike that will fit me. My main issue is I can't test ride anything without putting down a deposit...
Forum: Commuting
12-05-13, 08:40 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,523
Posted By ladyroadie

Meh not really. If I buy a new bike for my...

Meh not really. If I buy a new bike for my commute -- which was the eventual plan -- it'll be a cross bike, but I'm not gonna do that if I can't lock it in a covered, secure area. To be honest I...
Forum: Commuting
12-05-13, 08:36 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,523
Posted By ladyroadie

[QUOTE=spivonious;16302917]Wheelchairs are a bit...

[QUOTE=spivonious;16302917]Wheelchairs are a bit different than bicycles. I don't think cyclists are a protected class. :)
QUOTE]

But shouldn't we be********** ;)

The guards really control what...
Forum: Commuting
12-05-13, 08:20 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,523
Posted By ladyroadie

Bike parking at federal agencies

I work at a satellite building of a federal building and commute to work. There is a sorry, uncovered, unsecured bike rack on the sidewalk (which they salt this time of year), in a fairly high...
Forum: Commuting
10-28-13, 06:13 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,406
Posted By ladyroadie

Spinbackle -- do you wear Rx glasses with these...

Spinbackle -- do you wear Rx glasses with these over them? I see that it says they can fit over glasses, although it looks like they are so flexible they might push up against them and be...
Forum: Commuting
10-28-13, 06:10 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,406
Posted By ladyroadie

I used an old pair of safety glasses this...

I used an old pair of safety glasses this morning. Wasn't the most comfortable, but they fit over my glasses and my eyes didn't tear up/eyelids aren't red. There was a bit of fogging, nothing too...
Forum: Commuting
10-25-13, 10:25 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,406
Posted By ladyroadie

I did and I really wish I had stayed away from...

I did and I really wish I had stayed away from the image results!



Whoa, for real? With the prescription? How in the world are they so cheap?

Unfortunately, I checked out some reviews and...
Forum: Commuting
10-25-13, 08:20 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,406
Posted By ladyroadie

Prescription cycling sunglasses cost like $200! ...

Prescription cycling sunglasses cost like $200! Not an option right now. Sounds like safety glasses over my usual eye glasses is my best bet.....

I am fine with just sucking it up when my eyes...
Forum: Commuting
10-25-13, 07:20 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,406
Posted By ladyroadie

Protecting eyes during cold commute?

I'm a new commuter and have typically been a fair weather road cyclist, so I'm learning as I go with dealing with the cold weather (it has been unseasonably cold where I live). I've more or less...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
01-04-13, 07:40 AM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 691,970
Posted By ladyroadie

Anyone have recommendations on where to get a fit...

Anyone have recommendations on where to get a fit in the Baltimore/DC area? (Especially a fitter used to female riders)
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-12, 07:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 555
Posted By ladyroadie

Thanks for the replies, everyone! I'm a bit...

Thanks for the replies, everyone! I'm a bit confused as to whether I should try moving my bars higher or lower, but I might try some general body conditioning and strengthening...I know I've let...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-12, 10:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 555
Posted By ladyroadie

Increasing upper back pain with century training

I'm 27 and in my second season of riding, training for my first century on September 23rd which is coming up fast. I'm averaging anywhere between 70 and 110 miles per week, but I'm just starting to...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-28-11, 08:15 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,093
Posted By ladyroadie

Yes. There's no reason to not get it unless you...

Yes. There's no reason to not get it unless you have compromised immunity issues, which I assume you would've mentioned.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-11, 11:58 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 5,694
Posted By ladyroadie

David -- tried to PM you back but I'm not at 50...

David -- tried to PM you back but I'm not at 50 posts yet. Thanks for inviting me, but I just upgraded to clipless pedals and want to take a little time to get used to them so I don't fall on my...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-11, 05:24 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,481
Posted By ladyroadie

Dude it gets really cold in DC! Anyway, I've got...

Dude it gets really cold in DC! Anyway, I've got that or the trainer 3 days a week, but w/ 12 hour days working & commuting I'm already missing all the daylight hours the other 4, and I can't...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-11, 04:52 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,481
Posted By ladyroadie

Unfortunately spin classes aren't an option. Is...

Unfortunately spin classes aren't an option. Is the elliptical really better than the stairmaster? I haven't done the elliptical in years, it always sort of seemed like a joke.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-26-11, 03:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,481
Posted By ladyroadie

Off season strength building -- on stairmaster?

I'm wrapping up my first season of road riding and am thinking of ways to keep training this winter in order to start next season much stronger. My husband has several years of riding on me, plus...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-11, 02:12 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,027
Posted By ladyroadie

So some people are saying 200-300 per hour and...

So some people are saying 200-300 per hour and some do 50+ with just water or sports drinks? My husband is a more experienced cyclist than I am and always pushes me to eat a lot on a ride,...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-11, 01:56 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,471
Posted By ladyroadie

How to find hills in your area?

Are there any good websites that will do this for you?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-11, 12:33 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,621
Posted By ladyroadie

Oooh, thank you. I was assuming SPD = SPD-SL. ...

Oooh, thank you. I was assuming SPD = SPD-SL. There really are just too many options for this.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-11, 12:24 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,621
Posted By ladyroadie

Geez there are a lot of options out there. ...

Geez there are a lot of options out there. Thanks for all the input...I think I'm leaning towards SPDs, since it seems that only a few of you felt that you quickly outgrew them. Walkability isn't a...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-11, 08:52 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,621
Posted By ladyroadie

Best clipless system for a beginner

I've had my road bike for about 6 months, riding with toe clips, and am looking to go clipless. I stopped by my LBS and was a bit overwhelmed with the conversation. My understanding is that the LBS...
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