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Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-08, 12:24 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,280
Posted By garyj

B&H is good, and so is Adorama. Be sure there's...

B&H is good, and so is Adorama. Be sure there's a factory US warranty (not gray market) on whatever you buy. Most reputable dealers don't sell grey market unless they note it and allow an additional...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-23-08, 04:23 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,786
Posted By garyj

I rode my MTB (Specialized Carbon Epic) for about...

I rode my MTB (Specialized Carbon Epic) for about six months before the professional fit. The dealer "set it up" for me but said a good fit would help. After my rides got longer (over 50 miles) I...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-08, 02:38 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 9,405
Posted By garyj

Two things: good lights and safe neighborhoods. ...

Two things: good lights and safe neighborhoods. I have both, so I ride often from 8 till 11pm in summer. Oh yes, one more thing: animals. We don't have large ones in our area, but I see skunks...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-08, 02:22 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,897
Posted By garyj

Try some gel gloves. Specialized brand have the...

Try some gel gloves. Specialized brand have the thickest gel I could find and they work best for me. Keep the weight off the area between your palm and thumb - just below the center of your wrist. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-08, 02:09 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 4,436
Posted By garyj

On your longest rides to date were there any...

On your longest rides to date were there any comfort issues? If you have the energy to ride 20 miles every day and if you can do a 30-50 and not be tired, then your physical conditioning may not be...
Forum: Southern California
05-07-08, 03:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,898
Posted By garyj

The trail starts again at Green River. It's...

The trail starts again at Green River. It's about 14 miles of surface roads from the Arlington ending until it starts again at Green River. It goes all the way to the beach just south of Huntington...
Forum: Southern California
05-06-08, 06:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,898
Posted By garyj

I've not been riding too much longer than you - a...

I've not been riding too much longer than you - a couple of years and I'll be 63 next month. I didn't mean to sound like riding to the beach and back was just "a good workout...." I've talked about...
Forum: Southern California
05-06-08, 03:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,898
Posted By garyj

I rode it a couple of weeks ago and took the 14...

I rode it a couple of weeks ago and took the 14 miles of streets through Corona-Norco (almost all is plenty wide), reconnected at Green River and went to the ocean and North to Sunset Beach - about...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
05-02-08, 05:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,692
Posted By garyj

After about 3-4 hours in the saddle I step off...

After about 3-4 hours in the saddle I step off the bike and walk it for about 30 seconds every hour. For me that helps a lot, especially after the next 3-4 hours. If I stay in the saddle over 5...
Forum: Southern California
04-25-08, 09:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 717
Posted By garyj

Here's my route. Sorry I do not have the...

Here's my route. Sorry I do not have the individual distances.

End of SART take Arlington Ave West to California Ave
Left (South) on California to 6th St.
Right on 6th St West - becomes Norco...
Forum: Southern California
04-24-08, 11:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 717
Posted By garyj

Actually, I've gone both north and south. My...

Actually, I've gone both north and south. My last long ride from Redlands was to Sunset Beach (north). I've gone from Huntington Beach south to the end of the trail and parking lots until I had to...
Forum: Southern California
04-24-08, 09:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 717
Posted By garyj

At the end of the beach trail I rode through the...

At the end of the beach trail I rode through the parking areas and through the last housing area (a narrow alley) until it loops around, right at Sunset beach.
Forum: Southern California
04-23-08, 11:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 717
Posted By garyj

End of SART to San Diego

I live in Redlands and rode the SART to Sunset Beach last week. It was a great ride. Had to take about 14 miles of streets in the middle (Corona-Norco). I'd like to add to the trip a bit and go...
Forum: Southern California
06-23-07, 10:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,691
Posted By garyj

Thanks everyone for the routes. My wife and I...

Thanks everyone for the routes. My wife and I are going to drive over to Riverside and scout out the routes suggested.
Forum: Southern California
06-22-07, 12:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,691
Posted By garyj

Route through Riverside-Corona (Santa Ana River Trail)

I'm planning a ride from San Bernardino to Huntington Beach via the Santa Ana River Trail. I've ridden both ends of the trail many times. There's a section between Riverside and Green River that is...
Forum: Living Car Free
04-14-07, 01:30 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 5,171
Posted By garyj

Because Al Gore isn't promoting it. He's too...

Because Al Gore isn't promoting it. He's too busy explaining his electric bill.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-30-07, 09:56 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,577
Posted By garyj

If your technique isn't optimal, then there is...

If your technique isn't optimal, then there is another area in which you can improve. Recently I've been working on my pedal stroke. I'm also starting to work on my standing on steep climbs. Today...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-28-07, 08:43 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,577
Posted By garyj

I'm 62 and have been riding for less than a year....

I'm 62 and have been riding for less than a year. I took up bicycling because racquetball was too hard on my knees. I ride road and mountain trails with about a dozen friends. There are two others...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-07, 10:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 682
Posted By garyj

Peddling Technique With Clips

I've just started using clips on my bike. I put on some miles the other day on flat ground and did some hill climbing the next to get the feel. I practiced riding by pulling only with both legs. I...
Forum: Introductions
12-07-06, 10:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 405
Posted By garyj

I read some on the 50+ forum tonight. I'll watch...

I read some on the 50+ forum tonight. I'll watch that one!

Thanks,
Forum: Introductions
12-07-06, 10:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 405
Posted By garyj

I've thought of that but I don't like how low...

I've thought of that but I don't like how low they are and therefore harder to see. In the future that may be an option. As it is, I really like my full suspension mountain bike. I work a bit...
Forum: Introductions
12-07-06, 10:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 405
Posted By garyj

I've worked on that a bit. I may see someone...

I've worked on that a bit. I may see someone that comes recommended. What bothers me is the lower bars. I've thought about changing the bars and controls but have found the price of doing that...
Forum: Introductions
12-06-06, 09:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 405
Posted By garyj

New Southern California User

I'm a new rider - about 3 months. I have a mountain and road bike. At almost 62 years old I may have to settle for the mountain bike as my permanent ride. The road bike is too hard on my back. ...
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