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TejanoTrackie 06-01-15 08:01 AM


Originally Posted by bowzette (Post 17855251)
It finally quit raining in Texas. I get to cut the grass!

Just don't be like me, and forget that the big orange ball in the sky can burn you.

bowzette 06-01-15 09:08 AM


Originally Posted by TejanoTrackie (Post 17855260)
Just don't be like me, and forget that the big orange ball in the sky can burn you.

Thanks. We've forgotten what the "big orange ball" looked like. I saw on the news today that Dallas is still flooding due to the lakes continuing to over flow:(

TejanoTrackie 06-01-15 10:31 AM


Originally Posted by bowzette (Post 17855454)
Thanks. We've forgotten what the "big orange ball" looked like. I saw on the news today that Dallas is still flooding due to the lakes continuing to over flow:(

Yeah, there's a nice bike path in Fort Worth along the Trinity river that is submerged and unridable in some places. Also, some country roads are pretty bad with a lot of debris covering them, even after the water has receded. I'm heading out shortly to see if things have improved, now that the rainy weather is gone, and will be sure to put on a bunch of SPF 70 sunscreen.

TMonk 06-01-15 12:09 PM


Originally Posted by Huffandstuff (Post 17854535)
Just paying off a lot of old debt and rent has gone up more than I'd like so money is real tight. Hard to get your head in the game when you aren't even sure you're gonna make rent.

Still riding a lot and it's been more enjoyable since I'm not having to worry about saving my legs and all that.

Ahhh - I feel ya. Hopefully this will pass over the year/season and you can get back in the game later.

Also, sorry for your loss at [MENTION=210004]Sherblock[/MENTION]. That's scary.

gmm213 06-01-15 12:12 PM

Today I got nothing done because my 2mo wouldn't sleep. Complaining, No. I now have a reason to be really lazy all day

T13 06-01-15 01:31 PM

USPS "tracking" is a joke.

Mumonkan 06-01-15 01:38 PM


Originally Posted by T13 (Post 17856363)
USPS is a joke.

ftfy

franswa 06-01-15 03:13 PM

Today I filed a police report on some psycho lady who tried to run me off the road and almost hit the vehicle next to her in the process. Doubt anything will become of it, but eh..

Mumonkan 06-01-15 03:18 PM


Originally Posted by franswa (Post 17856695)
Today I filed a police report on some psycho lady who tried to run me off the road and almost hit the vehicle next to her in the process. Doubt anything will become of it, but eh..

i tried to file reports against people twice, and both times i got a sigh and essentially "if you werent hurt theres nothing we can do" despite having make/model/plates of car and description of driver

i promptly gave up and started to wave and stay as far away from everyone as i could, hopefully austin pd gives a couple more ****s

franswa 06-01-15 03:22 PM


Originally Posted by Mumonkan (Post 17856714)
i tried to file reports against people twice, and both times i got a sigh and essentially "if you werent hurt theres nothing we can do" despite having make/model/plates of car and description of driver

i promptly gave up and started to wave and stay as far away from everyone as i could, hopefully austin pd gives a couple more ****s

They didn't treat me like that....they actually acted like they cared, but I think the outcome will be the same as yours. The dude she almost hit while she tried to pass me as I was taking the middle of my lane chased her down and blocked her in a few lights down. I promptly caught up and took pictures of her car and plates. She had the nerve to tell me I don't belong on roads without bike lanes.

Mumonkan 06-01-15 03:26 PM


Originally Posted by franswa (Post 17856728)
They didn't treat me like that....they actually acted like they cared, but I think the outcome will be the same as yours. The dude she almost hit while she tried to pass me as I was taking the middle of my lane chased her down and blocked her in a few lights down. I promptly caught up and took pictures of her. She had the nerve to tell me I don't belong on roads without bike lanes.

im gonna start carrying around nyc bike pamphlets that have the bike laws on them in a feedbag and hand them out to allstars like that, "have a fantastic day!" and jingle my bell as i pedal away

franswa 06-01-15 03:44 PM

I've considered doing something along those lines but with a sticker you can put on their windshield, with a website with the bike laws. Since they're most likely going to be using their smart phone while driving, might as well be something useful.

Mumonkan 06-01-15 03:54 PM


Originally Posted by franswa (Post 17856803)
I've considered doing something along those lines but with a sticker you can put on their windshield, with a website with the bike laws. Since they're most likely going to be using their smart phone while driving, might as well be something useful.

just a qr code! that would be amazing! and make it out of those ones they use for people with unpaid parking tickets that require an angle grinder and hydrochloric acid to remove

TIL: Park CT-5 does not work on a KMC K810-SL.

new tool day in my near future.

johnnytheboy 06-01-15 04:04 PM

when does a cross bike with risers start to look like a hybrid?

Mumonkan 06-01-15 04:08 PM

rear seatpost mount rack and/or barends

sickz 06-01-15 05:27 PM

sat on my toptube while waitin' at red lights.

yes i know i look cool.

TMonk 06-01-15 06:16 PM

^
I always do that - like half the time or more.

Sherblock 06-01-15 06:53 PM

http://i.imgur.com/KAEIHAp.jpg

Rode the paddy fields today, which means gravel. Technically no bikes allowed but if you can drive on it and walk on it I don't see why you shouldn't be able to bike on it (don't worry, it's a public space). I'm glad I could finally put the Rove to some good use! Who knew we had this kind of terrain in the central valley.

Didn't eat enough, though, and bonked like 4 miles from home. Still not feeling too great lol

rex615 06-01-15 07:02 PM

1 Attachment(s)
http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=455221My son's back from yesterday's incident.

Muffin Man 06-01-15 07:09 PM

Damn dude. All that from not being able to clip out?

rex615 06-01-15 07:32 PM


Originally Posted by Muffin Man (Post 17857339)
Damn dude. All that from not being able to clip out?

We think he must have done that against my pedal. Fortunately it was a Shimano double sided SPD. Can't imagine what a pinned BMX pedal would have done.

He also got some road rash on his elbow, but we have all seen photos of road rash. I thought the one on his back looked somewhat unusual.

TenSpeedV2 06-01-15 10:58 PM


Originally Posted by sickz (Post 17857044)
sat on my toptube while waitin' at red lights.

yes i know i look cool.

I thought that everyone did this? No?

Sometimes I will sit on the top tube and pedal when I am out screwing around. Looks comical from what others have told me.

Leukybear 06-01-15 11:27 PM


Originally Posted by TenSpeedV2 (Post 17857819)
I thought that everyone did this? No?

+1

I always do it.

Nah I lied. I always sit on my saddle at the light and precariously lean left and right on my toes.

Muffin Man 06-01-15 11:43 PM

Rule #80.

Mumonkan 06-02-15 05:28 AM

always. sprezzatura.

today i has new bars on the trek but its been pouring for 2 days, first world problems.


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