Nice. I like mine a lot but I would love to have one of these old school ones

http://velobase.com/VeloImages/Tools...3FB94CA1B.jpeg

Finished my first complete build.

Today I did 36 miles, was tired and angry for the first 10 or so, so I rode up and down a bunch of hills. I was much happier by the end of the ride. Just shy of 2600' climbing.

That's my truing stand end-game. :)

Cast aluminum? That is super-neat! :)

Awesome! You were really moving at good a pace.

Cool! Tell us more about it. :thumb:

Thanks. It was a great ride. We lucked out with the weather. 73°F, sunny and no wind. Perfect!

Just have to get to 10 posts and
I can post pics!

Today will be my last ride for a few days. Currently preparing for Hurricane Irma. I hope everyone in the path of this storm stays smart and safe!!

Good luck.

Sorry to hear about your situation. What's the latest?

Dave

Today I raced my first Cross (and bike in general) race.

I placed 8 out of 41 in the mens 4/5 field on a single speed. Second in the holeshot didn't hurt.

Officially addicted. Racing tomorrow in the SS category.

Way to go [MENTION=379262]Carcosa[/MENTION]! Sound like you've got some aptitude! One of the things that I always found attractive about CX and XC MTB is that on an elite level, it requires both fitness and skill to be successful. Same for track, to a lesser extent, and road, to an even lesser extend :).

I consider myself to be a good bike handler/rider. Good balance, coordination and a background in BMX will do that for ya.

Today I saw an Andy Warhol exhibit.

Maybe its just me. I don't know.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/voutvkn05a...l.001.jpg?dl=1

https://www.dropbox.com/s/aettyxgjlv...l.002.jpg?dl=1

https://www.dropbox.com/s/ry35mm2xxf...l.003.jpg?dl=1

very cool.

Pop art isn't the kind of thing I go to museums for, but Warhol did have some really cool work. Nice pics.

^ I can dig it.

Today I raced my second cross race, first time in the single speed category.

Placed 2nd out of 12. :thumb:

Snagged 2nd in the hole shot and then led for the first three laps before a terribly timed water bottle chug to stop myself from puking gave a guy an opening. Fun stuff. Spent the $10 prize money on a case of beer to share and hand up.

Pop art won't get me to a museum either but my daughter wanted to see what Warhol is all about. His series of Mick Jagger was cool but I don't get Warhol.

I spent much more time looking at an exhibit of photos of random people shot in New York City and a considerable amount of time looking at religious art, primarily rood screens and altar paintings from the 14th century on. They had a jazz band in the garden and a young guy playing cello who was really entertaining.

The cool thing I learned today is that the High Museum in Atlanta has free admission on the second Sunday of every month.

i think the main thing about the pop art movement (and most art in general) is understanding the context under which it was first created. the ironic thing is that most of warhol's artwork is displayed in ways he was initially mocking. i've seen warhol images printed on just about everything and sold cheaply.

Context is what attracted me to this.

This talks to me personally, at a very human level.

Really enjoyed seeing this again.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/e7v0o9jso0...m.001.jpg?dl=1

I think part of what turns people off from it, and a lot of other more modern, conceptual art, is that the craftsmanship aspect of the work is diminished or entirely eliminated in many cases. It can be like the difference between a piece of artisan hand-crafted antique furniture and this:

http://www.ikea.com/ie/en/images/pro...e625066_s4.jpg

Today I found my new hero's.

ffwd to 25 seconds.



I'd buy those guys a beer.

Today I witnessed a lady driving the wrong direction on an exit ramp. I managed to miss her, and then had a nice ride through the Mill Stream Run Reservation.

Wonder if it was Lucas Brunelle. Last I heard he was in Miami.