Today I (v2):
08-06-16 | 11:50 AM
Not actually Tmonk
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From: San Diego, CA
Bikes: road, track, mtb
Road ride was awesome, got about 2.5 hrs in including an hour solo beforehand. Kicked ass and took named.
I'm currently cleaned up, at work tying up loose ends , and munching on a breakfast burrito and waiting for some friends to meet me here in about an hour for a mtb ride. I'm actually going to work too, in 3...2......
I'm currently cleaned up, at work tying up loose ends , and munching on a breakfast burrito and waiting for some friends to meet me here in about an hour for a mtb ride. I'm actually going to work too, in 3...2......
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"Your beauty is an aeroplane;
so high, my heart cannot bear the strain." -A.C. Jobim, Triste
"Your beauty is an aeroplane;
so high, my heart cannot bear the strain." -A.C. Jobim, Triste
08-06-16 | 02:15 PM
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From: Phoenix, AZ
https://www.yelp.com/biz/mapo-galbi-los-angeles Thank me later 
You can also check out Bicycle Coffee in Hollywood. While you're at it, you can visit the bike co-ops Bicycle Kitchen and Bikerowave
You can also check out Bicycle Coffee in Hollywood. While you're at it, you can visit the bike co-ops Bicycle Kitchen and Bikerowave
08-06-16 | 03:06 PM
- Soli Deo Gloria -
Joined: Aug 2015
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From: Northwest Georgia
Bikes: 2018 Rodriguez Custom Fixed Gear, 2017 Niner RLT 9 RDO, 2015 Bianchi Pista, 2002 Fuji Robaix
Today I did 54.8 miles and 2996 ft climbing on the fixed gear bike.
48-16 gearing and I'm pretty wiped out.
48-16 gearing and I'm pretty wiped out.
08-06-16 | 03:17 PM
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Bikes: Felt TK2, Felt Z5
Today I started piecing together a new drivetrain for my TK2 down at the shop. Mine is officially trashed. Crank and ring came stock off a 2009 Jamis Sonik. When I got it, it was in great shape. It has been ridden hard and not taken care of. I have put just a hair under 5400 miles on it, and who knows what the previous owner of the bike had put on. Sucks that the style ring that is on there is no longer available. Damn you FSA!!!!
It is so bad that I am not going to post any pictures of it due to the level of embarrassment on my part. Shark tooth? Sharks would kill to have teeth like this. So. Much. Wear.
It is so bad that I am not going to post any pictures of it due to the level of embarrassment on my part. Shark tooth? Sharks would kill to have teeth like this. So. Much. Wear.
08-06-16 | 07:36 PM
- Soli Deo Gloria -
Joined: Aug 2015
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From: Northwest Georgia
Bikes: 2018 Rodriguez Custom Fixed Gear, 2017 Niner RLT 9 RDO, 2015 Bianchi Pista, 2002 Fuji Robaix
08-06-16 | 08:06 PM
Calamari Marionette Ph.D
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Bikes: 3 Chinese Gas Pipe Nerdcycles and 2 Chicago Electroforged Boat Anchors
08-06-16 | 09:12 PM
- Soli Deo Gloria -
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 14,779
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From: Northwest Georgia
Bikes: 2018 Rodriguez Custom Fixed Gear, 2017 Niner RLT 9 RDO, 2015 Bianchi Pista, 2002 Fuji Robaix
78.9 but who's counting?
The funny thing is that the rest of the riders were on road bikes and I was the first up almost every hill.
Granted, these weren't the A group but every time a hill came they just shifted to their 36-28 or whatever they had. I didn't have a choice other than to up my cadence, settle in and go. I've spent a lot of time on the fixed gear bike this past year and it has helped my ability to climb tremendously.
We are not talking mountains here, just very rolling terrain. If I can keep it above 55 or 60 RPM or so then I'm generally alright. At one point I had to zig-zag though.
Granted, these weren't the A group but every time a hill came they just shifted to their 36-28 or whatever they had. I didn't have a choice other than to up my cadence, settle in and go. I've spent a lot of time on the fixed gear bike this past year and it has helped my ability to climb tremendously.
We are not talking mountains here, just very rolling terrain. If I can keep it above 55 or 60 RPM or so then I'm generally alright. At one point I had to zig-zag though.
Last edited by TimothyH; 08-06-16 at 09:16 PM.
08-06-16 | 09:30 PM
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Those must be some really steep hills. The hills on my route doesnt even last half a mile and I easily get tired trying to get over it. I dont think I can even call it hills... hump maybe, idk.
The funny thing is that the rest of the riders were on road bikes and I was the first up almost every hill.
Granted, these weren't the A group but every time a hill came they just shifted to their 36-28 or whatever they had. I didn't have a choice other than to up my cadence, settle in and go. I've spent a lot of time on the fixed gear bike this past year and it has helped my ability to climb tremendously.
We are not talking mountains here, just very rolling terrain. If I can keep it above 55 or 60 RPM or so then I'm generally alright. At one point I had to zig-zag though.
Granted, these weren't the A group but every time a hill came they just shifted to their 36-28 or whatever they had. I didn't have a choice other than to up my cadence, settle in and go. I've spent a lot of time on the fixed gear bike this past year and it has helped my ability to climb tremendously.
We are not talking mountains here, just very rolling terrain. If I can keep it above 55 or 60 RPM or so then I'm generally alright. At one point I had to zig-zag though.
08-06-16 | 10:10 PM
:)
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From: San Jose, CA
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08-06-16 | 11:44 PM
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08-07-16 | 12:07 AM
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and of course 
08-07-16 | 03:54 AM
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From: PHL
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<3 Olympics. Gymnastics has always been one of my favorites. The things they do are just amazing. And then there's the track cycling of course. Really excited to see what Anna Meares can do this time around.
08-07-16 | 06:58 AM
- Soli Deo Gloria -
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From: Northwest Georgia
Bikes: 2018 Rodriguez Custom Fixed Gear, 2017 Niner RLT 9 RDO, 2015 Bianchi Pista, 2002 Fuji Robaix
The track cycling events are on Thurs, Aug 11 at 3PM eastern.
There is some road cycling today.
There is some road cycling today.
08-07-16 | 11:52 AM
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Yeah I watched some men's high bar stuff. Some of the twists and rotations are insane. I can't believe they can hold on when the generate some much rotating inertia. And the dismounts. I can't even see what they do until they replay it in slow motion.
First gold medal for the us this Olympics was in a sport that involves firing a gun.