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Forum: Mid-Atlantic
06-27-09, 11:36 AM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 691,933
Posted By brandenjs

Hi folks, I haven't been on for awhile. Been busy...

Hi folks, I haven't been on for awhile. Been busy with the house and school work. I just finished our annual "Outspoken for 4H" ride last week. We ended up with 263 miles and beautiful weather. We...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
03-27-09, 12:20 PM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 691,933
Posted By brandenjs

NR, sorry to here about the saddle thing. It...

NR, sorry to here about the saddle thing. It sounds as if you may have to stay out of the saddle in a sprint most of the day, so it shouldn't bother you. Have fun man....
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
03-20-09, 03:53 PM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 691,933
Posted By brandenjs

Thanks NR, It's has a great ride to it. I have...

Thanks NR, It's has a great ride to it. I have since changed the stem (it's silver and flipped now and different bottle cages). I like the ride of carbon, but I'm still a steel man at heart.
...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
03-20-09, 11:41 AM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 691,933
Posted By brandenjs

Hi guys, Haven't posted for awhile. GB I love the...

Hi guys, Haven't posted for awhile. GB I love the old school stuff. I just recently got my first STI bike, the Kestrel. I still like to be indexed, not a big fan of friction. My LeTour has a 7 speed...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
02-11-09, 01:18 PM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 691,933
Posted By brandenjs

That Spring fever has you guys excited..Glad...

That Spring fever has you guys excited..Glad you're O.K. other than the hands and pants...Sounds like these spills could have been alot worse.
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
02-11-09, 12:43 PM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 691,933
Posted By brandenjs

Yep, those are great references (Sheldon was the...

Yep, those are great references (Sheldon was the man)...This video my help also..It's real easy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRFqU07u8DE&feature=related
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
02-11-09, 10:49 AM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 691,933
Posted By brandenjs

That's easy to adjust out. Have you ever done it?

That's easy to adjust out. Have you ever done it?
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
02-11-09, 07:29 AM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 691,933
Posted By brandenjs

Oh man sorry to hear that. Hope you're ok. Go...

Oh man sorry to hear that. Hope you're ok. Go back and clean up our skin. No littering..I guess it's time for a day off to recover..Are you like me and the first you think about is what you did to...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
02-09-09, 08:58 AM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 691,933
Posted By brandenjs

Yes, the wife was thrilled that I walked out with...

Yes, the wife was thrilled that I walked out with more money than I walked in with. Restraint was my friend..
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
02-09-09, 08:51 AM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 691,933
Posted By brandenjs

Yep, I was there. I did'nt meet any of you guys...

Yep, I was there. I did'nt meet any of you guys that were there also, but I'm sure I bumped into you. It was shoulder to shoulder in most places all day. I did manage to sell one of my bikes. The...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
02-04-09, 02:11 PM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 691,933
Posted By brandenjs

balto- I'm going to try to get there between 8:30...

balto- I'm going to try to get there between 8:30 & 9:00. I'm meeting a gentleman there to sell him one of my bikes. I'm also putting another one in the "Bikes for sale" lot. Hopefully make a couple...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
02-03-09, 02:47 PM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 691,933
Posted By brandenjs

It's not a group ride if you let someone ride...

It's not a group ride if you let someone ride alone...

BTW- are any of you going to the swap meet Sunday..
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
02-02-09, 01:36 PM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 691,933
Posted By brandenjs

I like the thought of riding with no electronics...

I like the thought of riding with no electronics also. That would be a nice challenge on a long ride to keep track of turns. After all it is about the ride, and there are alot of times I don't even...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
02-02-09, 09:29 AM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 691,933
Posted By brandenjs

That's one of plans for the year. Last year I was...

That's one of plans for the year. Last year I was being a nice guy and spending the day peddling with the wife. It was great quality time for us. I guess I'm going to have to get her training for...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
02-02-09, 08:50 AM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 691,933
Posted By brandenjs

NoRacer, you are a beast. I could only dream of...

NoRacer, you are a beast. I could only dream of doing 12,000 miles in a year. My goal for this year is 2,000. I hit 1,160. Last year. I have to divide my time with the family so I get out as much as...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
01-09-09, 09:28 PM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 691,933
Posted By brandenjs

Welcome CMJ, you will soon find yourself checking...

Welcome CMJ, you will soon find yourself checking the site several times a day. It's a great group of people.

Barry, sorry to here you went down, hope you're healing up well. I'd have to say...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
12-05-08, 11:17 PM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 691,933
Posted By brandenjs

Very cool wagon there..That's a 1966 Plymouth...

Very cool wagon there..That's a 1966 Plymouth Belvedere at my place. Bought it from the original
owner in 1987. Still have the window sticker and all the paperwork...It does alot of sitting right ...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
12-05-08, 10:23 AM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 691,933
Posted By brandenjs

This is our humble abode...I think there is...

This is our humble abode...I think there is enough room for everyone. Now someone has to plot a route. I'm very close to pit stop at White House Farm on the Back Roads Century..As the crow flies-...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
12-04-08, 10:16 PM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 691,933
Posted By brandenjs

Not a problem at all, We have 2 acres with...

Not a problem at all, We have 2 acres with nothing but open fields around us,and the neighbors never know what to expect from us. Plenty of bike parking. We can make it a tent city..Or I can rent...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
12-03-08, 12:38 PM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 691,933
Posted By brandenjs

Yes we do have some clear skies out here. I live...

Yes we do have some clear skies out here. I live just outside of Charles Town so we still have a little light, but I'm sure it's clearer than Balt.. Meteor showers are awesome out here. I can see...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
12-02-08, 10:03 AM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 691,933
Posted By brandenjs

It was actually Venus and Jupiter. It was very...

It was actually Venus and Jupiter. It was very cool to break out the telescope and check it out. Even with an inexpensive scope you can see 3 of Jupiters moons...Very cool indeed..
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
11-29-08, 02:14 PM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 691,933
Posted By brandenjs

It's, should I say "interesting". It's more like...

It's, should I say "interesting". It's more like paying to see big playground toys shaped like dinosaurs. I would just appreciate what you can see from the road..
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
11-29-08, 12:22 PM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 691,933
Posted By brandenjs

That is very cool..I did'nt notice what car it...

That is very cool..I did'nt notice what car it was at the time.(Typical cyclist-care more about the bike than the car). You just don't see Miyata fixies everyday so that's why I remembered it. I...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
11-29-08, 10:34 AM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 691,933
Posted By brandenjs

: ...

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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3208/3066214406_1e704bf482.jpg?v=0

Hey GB, Were you running around Winchester, Va. last week. I was setting behind a car at a light with a Miyata that looks...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
10-14-08, 07:27 AM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 691,933
Posted By brandenjs

It is cool to go as a family. It has gone from...

It is cool to go as a family. It has gone from keeping my bikes in good order to keeping three others in good order. A small trade off for rolling down the road as a family group. I'm glad my truck...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
10-13-08, 10:20 PM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 691,933
Posted By brandenjs

Yep, I try to get them out as much as I can. ...

Yep, I try to get them out as much as I can.
HC203- Yes, my oldest son(14) is in the red jersey, my younger son(12) was'nt up for the hills so he helped mom with the support truck. That ride can be...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
10-13-08, 01:14 PM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 691,933
Posted By brandenjs

I need a new job. I thought I was doing something...

I need a new job. I thought I was doing something by being on pace for a 1500 mile year. I guess I'm the slacker here, but I enjoy every mile I put in. I also love spending time with the wife and...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
09-22-08, 09:29 AM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 691,933
Posted By brandenjs

Very nice to meet you guys. I would have never...

Very nice to meet you guys. I would have never guessed Janet would have ridden a century on Sat. the way you guys passed us coming down the final mile yesterday. I sure she slept good last night....
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
09-17-08, 06:46 AM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 691,933
Posted By brandenjs

I'm there, and I'll get a t-shirt also..I tried...

I'm there, and I'll get a t-shirt also..I tried to pry one out of them last year without pre-registering but they would'nt budge..I'll wear it proudly, I'm planning on doing the whole thing..The...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
09-10-08, 12:31 PM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 691,933
Posted By brandenjs

I think you should go. Yes, I like those jerseys...

I think you should go. Yes, I like those jerseys I had the priviledge of seeing a few of them pass me on the Civil War ride. I'll just yell NoRacer everytime I see one so I'm bound to meet you. I...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
09-09-08, 01:16 PM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 691,933
Posted By brandenjs

Also my wife and I will be doing the Back Roads...

Also my wife and I will be doing the Back Roads in a couple weeks. That's a nice ride also...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
09-09-08, 01:14 PM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 691,933
Posted By brandenjs

Yes, that was us we were riding some old classic...

Yes, that was us we were riding some old classic steel (Schwinn LeTour & Nishiki Century). My son will be 14 this month and I love riding with him. He's pretty strong. My wife was running a SAG...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
09-08-08, 11:31 AM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 691,933
Posted By brandenjs

Barry, was that you with the touring rig with the...

Barry, was that you with the touring rig with the skateboard on top?..(just kidding) My son and I came into that stop pretty early. We want to thank you guys for taking care of us along the way. I...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
09-05-08, 03:20 PM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 691,933
Posted By brandenjs

I'll be at the CWC Sunday. I think I might step...

I'll be at the CWC Sunday. I think I might step back to the Metric. This will be my 14 year old sons longest ride so I think that might be a good call. Not sure he is ready for the climbing on the...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
08-16-08, 06:42 PM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 691,933
Posted By brandenjs

That's a pretty big spread of ages in that class....

That's a pretty big spread of ages in that class. Anywhere from a 20yrs. old to 62yrs. old. Is that normal for a time trial like this? By the way I could'nt help noticing your Exustar shoes. I've got...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
08-08-08, 08:44 AM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 691,933
Posted By brandenjs

My son and I will be going for the full century....

My son and I will be going for the full century. My wife and younger son are going to volunteer as a SAG vehicle. I'm really looking forward to meeting some new riders and this will be my sons first...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
05-29-08, 03:28 PM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 691,933
Posted By brandenjs

Sounds fun. I'm doing the CWC in Sept.. I'll be...

Sounds fun. I'm doing the CWC in Sept.. I'll be on Skyline Drive this weekend doing a training ride. From Front Royal to Thornton Gap. We are doing the "Outspoken Ride" in a couple of weeks and this...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
05-28-08, 07:02 PM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 691,933
Posted By brandenjs

derath- you're the closest. It's to the NorthWest...

derath- you're the closest. It's to the NorthWest of Frederick, about a 2 miles outside of Boonsboro heading for Rt.67 towards Harpers Ferry. It's actually part of this tour except we started near...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
05-28-08, 03:35 PM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 691,933
Posted By brandenjs

OK, Maryland people I'm going to test your...

OK, Maryland people I'm going to test your geography. Can any of you tell me where in Md. this is located. I hope my avatar does'nt give it away..
...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
05-22-08, 08:15 AM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 691,933
Posted By brandenjs

Yeah, what are you trying to sell? Someone here...

Yeah, what are you trying to sell? Someone here may be interested...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
05-16-08, 06:42 AM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 691,933
Posted By brandenjs

I grew up in Kemptown. I used to do alot of...

I grew up in Kemptown. I used to do alot of biking in Gambrill watershed above Frederick. Some pretty nice trails up there. Have'nt been there for a long time since I moved to Charles Town Wv..
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
05-15-08, 12:02 PM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 691,933
Posted By brandenjs

Only the ones that can't wait to get to work and...

Only the ones that can't wait to get to work and have to get there fast...:)
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
04-08-08, 12:20 PM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 691,933
Posted By brandenjs

Same here..No moss gathering on this stone..

Same here..No moss gathering on this stone..
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
04-01-08, 07:23 PM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 691,933
Posted By brandenjs

Thanks for letting us know about registration...

Thanks for letting us know about registration Barry, I just signed up my son and I. I'm really looking forward to it. That area is great riding territory. I will be doing 2 centuries in Sept. now. ...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
04-01-08, 09:12 AM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 691,933
Posted By brandenjs

charlie. You should have taken the bike and put...

charlie. You should have taken the bike and put on some mileage on Skyline while you were close by. Old Rag is a nice hike, alot of bouldering towards the top if I remember correctly. It does'nt...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
03-19-08, 11:45 AM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 691,933
Posted By brandenjs

+1 or the easy shifting. Is the chain breaking at...

+1 or the easy shifting. Is the chain breaking at a link or is the master link coming apart. I've never heard that a cable tension issue would cause the chain to break, but I'm still learning also....
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
03-05-08, 12:27 PM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 691,933
Posted By brandenjs

I sure will. This would make 2 centuries I can do...

I sure will. This would make 2 centuries I can do in Sept. I did the Back Roads Century put on by the Potomac Peddlers last year. And will be doing again this year. Thanks for posting the info for...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
03-05-08, 07:53 AM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 691,933
Posted By brandenjs

I grew up in that area. Anyone know when...

I grew up in that area. Anyone know when registration will open. I'd love to do this.
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
02-25-08, 01:31 PM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 691,933
Posted By brandenjs

Does anyone here ride out in the Monrovia area of...

Does anyone here ride out in the Monrovia area of Frederick Co. I passed a group riding on Rt.75 close to 75-80 Drag strip on Sunday. I was so jealous I was driving instead of being one of them..Just...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
02-14-08, 10:07 PM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 691,933
Posted By brandenjs

Nice find josh. I've always wanted to take a ride...

Nice find josh. I've always wanted to take a ride on one with those bar end shifters. Have fun with it...
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