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Forum: Northern California
05-29-12, 10:20 AM
Replies: 4,179
Views: 317,066
Posted By unhookt

I used to commute back and forth along the...

I used to commute back and forth along the causeway all the time and never much noticed the road noise. Riding even just moderately hard will produce enough wind noise to cover it up, I suppose....
Forum: Northern California
04-30-11, 08:11 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,516
Posted By unhookt

Rode the 100k tour de cure out of Roseville in...

Rode the 100k tour de cure out of Roseville in the winds today. They didn't seem to keep people home. It was brutal on the first half of the ride - which went straight north directly into the wind....
Forum: Northern California
04-25-11, 05:51 PM
Replies: 4,179
Views: 317,066
Posted By unhookt

Oakland Hills

My buddy took me on a tour of Oakland Hills on Saturday - trying to teach a flatlander a lesson with about 5600 ft of climbing...

http://tinyurl.com/oaktownwhipping

199421

Pretty ride!
Forum: Commuting
03-25-11, 04:40 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,656
Posted By unhookt

Quick pics

Following are a couple of (crappy) pics I quickly took of the bag on my bike so that you can get a sense of their size. Sorry about the quality.

195033

195034
Forum: Commuting
03-23-11, 11:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,656
Posted By unhookt

Just received mine today. Great size, I love the...

Just received mine today. Great size, I love the magnet feature that combines the two bags when off the bike, very sturdy, thick fabric/material, great internal pouch for separating items and they...
Forum: Northern California
03-16-09, 03:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 517
Posted By unhookt

Sacramento bicyclist is killed in collision with car

By Sandy Louey
slouey@sacbee.com
Published: Monday, Mar. 16, 2009 - 2:37 pm
http://sacbee.com/latest/story/1704458.html

A 37-year-old Sacramento bicyclist died after being hit by a vehicle...
Forum: Northern California
02-09-09, 10:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 957
Posted By unhookt

Whee...

http://www.actionreaction.net/whee/whee.jpg
Forum: Northern California
08-07-08, 12:31 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,469
Posted By unhookt

Interested!

Interested!
Forum: Northern California
08-04-08, 02:28 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,882
Posted By unhookt

Count me in

Count me in
Forum: Northern California
07-29-08, 03:52 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,767
Posted By unhookt

I'm in the grey ...

I'm in the grey

http://www.mattandjosey.com/cycling/pictures/bf-davis-72708-16.jpg
Forum: Northern California
07-28-08, 11:21 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 5,695
Posted By unhookt

Great meeting and riding with all of you...

Great meeting and riding with all of you yesterday! Looking forward to the next one.
Forum: Northern California
07-24-08, 09:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 691
Posted By unhookt

There's some climbing on the american river bike...

There's some climbing on the american river bike trail as you approach Folsom Lake, but it's basically a recreational ride for the majority of the trail. Still, it's a very pretty ride and I think a...
Forum: Northern California
07-24-08, 04:06 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 5,695
Posted By unhookt

Thanks!

I found a new fork for my bike today, so I'm all set. Thanks to all who offered up help - you all are really a great bunch!

I "garaged" my bike after returning from the central coast century the...
Forum: Northern California
07-23-08, 06:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 588
Posted By unhookt

I rode the century this year and it was really...

I rode the century this year and it was really great. What a wonderful place to ride. Wonderful scenery, some challenging climbs and well spaced and managed rest stops - great support overall.

I...
Forum: Northern California
07-23-08, 03:44 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 5,695
Posted By unhookt

**** I broke my bike's carbon fork last night,...

**** I broke my bike's carbon fork last night, and it's unlikely that I'll have a replacement on by saturday...
Forum: Northern California
07-11-08, 01:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 569
Posted By unhookt

Word is that yes, it is unhealthy to exercise in...

Word is that yes, it is unhealthy to exercise in this air. News broadcasts in the Sacramento area are calling for folks to stay indoors whenever possible. Air quality indices measuring particulate...
Forum: Northern California
07-05-08, 06:58 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 5,695
Posted By unhookt

I'm a maybe!

I'm a maybe!
Forum: Northern California
06-23-08, 11:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 820
Posted By unhookt

Is it me or is DUI extremely common in the Sac...

Is it me or is DUI extremely common in the Sac area?
Forum: Northern California
06-20-08, 06:03 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 4,652
Posted By unhookt

Wait...Monday?

Wait...Monday?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-08, 10:48 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,300
Posted By unhookt

Sucks. I was out Saturday and had full-on quad...

Sucks. I was out Saturday and had full-on quad cramps that caused my legs to seize in the straight-out position. While working my way up a hill. Just 5 miles from home.

Needless to say, I had to...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-08, 10:27 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,145
Posted By unhookt

Recently, I was riding on a country road past a...

Recently, I was riding on a country road past a cattle ranch and watched in awe as a herd dog climbed vertically over a chain-link fence then proceeded to haul ***** in my direction. I was in shock...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-08, 10:09 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,300
Posted By unhookt

What about Tums - anyone use those for additional...

What about Tums - anyone use those for additional Calcium?
Forum: Northern California
03-21-08, 03:35 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,136
Posted By unhookt

I commute to/from Davis and Natomas. There is no...

I commute to/from Davis and Natomas. There is no easy way to hit the trail from West Sac without crossing a patch of dirt or the somewhat dangerous I street bridge.

Generally, I go through Old...
Forum: Northern California
02-28-08, 12:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 721
Posted By unhookt

Ride hills. Sacramento miles are very easy...

Ride hills. Sacramento miles are very easy because they're flat, and if you don't get out of town you won't be prepared for even moderately varying terrain.

Also, check these out:

Preparing for...
Forum: Northern California
02-27-08, 10:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 814
Posted By unhookt

http://profile.ak.facebook.com/object2/842/48/n121...

http://profile.ak.facebook.com/object2/842/48/n12197580405_8858.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-08, 12:37 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,771
Posted By unhookt

I have an '06 Firenze with full Ultegra and...

I have an '06 Firenze with full Ultegra and absolutely love it. It's fast and responsive, but I can commute to work on it (approx. 20 miles each way) comfortably. As far as weld quality is concerned,...
Forum: Northern California
02-26-08, 11:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 814
Posted By unhookt

We can't let Taipai own this record!

We can't let Taipai own this record!
Forum: Northern California
02-19-08, 05:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 660
Posted By unhookt

Wasn't so sunny...

In Davis today.

http://www.actionreaction.net/images/tour.jpg
Forum: Commuting
02-12-08, 01:56 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,735
Posted By unhookt

Picture quality isn't bad for the price, but is...

Picture quality isn't bad for the price, but is there anything out there that can capture a slightly better image without being too much bigger/heavier than the ATC-2000?
Forum: Northern California
02-09-08, 09:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 548
Posted By unhookt

Expect it to be pretty crowded.

Expect it to be pretty crowded.
Forum: Commuting
02-05-08, 05:50 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,387
Posted By unhookt

Check out the Strida!

Check out the Strida 5.0 - just reviewed online in BusinessWeek:

A Really Good Collapsible Bike

Strida 5.0 is the newest iteration in a series of foldable bikes by British designer Mark...
Forum: Northern California
12-17-07, 05:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 737
Posted By unhookt

Cool! Wonder if there's anything like this for...

Cool! Wonder if there's anything like this for the Sierra/foothills east of Sacramento...
Forum: Commuting
09-25-07, 05:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 813
Posted By unhookt

So what's the deal in these situations? Does the...

So what's the deal in these situations? Does the driver's insurance cough up for this? Did you fill out an accident report?
Forum: Commuting
09-25-07, 05:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,646
Posted By unhookt

Yeah, this one's apparently aaaaalways buzzing: ...

Yeah, this one's apparently aaaaalways buzzing:

http://gothamist.com/attachments/Jen%20Chung/2006_02_otto.jpg
Forum: Commuting
09-24-07, 10:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,646
Posted By unhookt

redundant...

redundant...
Forum: Commuting
09-24-07, 04:00 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 7,228
Posted By unhookt

Hmmm: what should this guy have done? ...

Hmmm: what should this guy have done?

http://bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=346879
Forum: Commuting
09-24-07, 03:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,646
Posted By unhookt

Bus Driver Attacks Cyclist, LAPD Handcuff Cyclist (and Wife!)

Excerpt from http://laist.com/2007/09/24/hollywood_bus_d.php

A cyclist westbound on Hollywood Boulevard hears a loud horn behind him as he rides in the right side of the #2 lane, alongside a row...
Forum: Northern California
09-13-07, 11:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 519
Posted By unhookt

I cross the I street bridge in my commute to...

I cross the I street bridge in my commute to Davis from Natomas all the time. What's the big deal? Just take the lane and get across. The bridge is like an 1/8th of a mile...

Jeez.
Forum: Northern California
09-13-07, 11:20 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,071
Posted By unhookt

Lotsa snakes - including rattlers - and almost...

Lotsa snakes - including rattlers - and almost ran this sucker down the other day:

http://actionreaction.net/images/coyote.jpg
Forum: Commuting
08-26-07, 11:44 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,282,354
Posted By unhookt

Forgot to mention Tuesday morning's ride. My...

Forgot to mention Tuesday morning's ride. My buddy from NYC was in town and he came along for the ride. At mid-point, a buck with large antlers slowly ambled across the bike path. On the way back...
Forum: Commuting
08-26-07, 11:41 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,282,354
Posted By unhookt

I agree. Nothing like starting the day off...

I agree. Nothing like starting the day off already having achieved a significant accomplishment!
Forum: Northern California
08-06-07, 11:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,397
Posted By unhookt

Definitely check the battery

Definitely check the battery
Forum: Commuting
07-30-07, 04:20 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,598
Posted By unhookt

Tried the messenger bag thing. I'm not a...

Tried the messenger bag thing. I'm not a messenger, and I don't need my bag to be swinging around my body over a 40 mile round trip commute every day. It was truly annoying. The backpack thing...
Forum: Commuting
07-30-07, 04:12 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,129
Posted By unhookt

Didn't think they were *necessary* until I almost...

Didn't think they were *necessary* until I almost wiped at speed after a dragonfly bounced off my eyeball. Rode the rest of the way with one eye shut. Now I wear them always.
Forum: Commuting
07-06-07, 05:28 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 4,781
Posted By unhookt

Nonsense. Bike shorts protect your vitals, make...

Nonsense. Bike shorts protect your vitals, make riding more comfortable, protect your leg muscles from fatigue, wick moisture and prevent chafing and blisters - from the moment you put your butt on...
Forum: Commuting
07-03-07, 04:17 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,140
Posted By unhookt

I commute about 20 miles each way on...

I commute about 20 miles each way on 700x22(front)/700x23(rear) over potholes and bumps, across several sets of RR tracks, through a section of cobblestones, across a couple of dirt sections and over...
Forum: Northern California
06-29-07, 02:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 394
Posted By unhookt

Looks interesting. This is a beautiful part of...

Looks interesting. This is a beautiful part of the state. I hope I'm up for it!
Forum: Commuting
06-18-07, 04:55 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,687
Posted By unhookt

Shimano XTR spd's on my Litespeed road bike.

Shimano XTR spd's on my Litespeed road bike.
Forum: Commuting
06-14-07, 11:25 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,282,354
Posted By unhookt

102 degrees farenheit.

102 degrees farenheit.
Forum: Northern California
05-31-07, 03:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,622
Posted By unhookt

For the "C" ride - isn't the speed limit on the...

For the "C" ride - isn't the speed limit on the American River Bike Trail 15 mph?
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