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03-20-19 | 11:12 PM
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From: San Diego, CA
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good times [MENTION=328316]jlafitte[/MENTION]
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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
03-21-19 | 02:55 PM
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From: Marigny/Leucadia
03-21-19 | 03:02 PM
Not actually Tmonk
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From: San Diego, CA
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Oh no ****, didn't know that you spent time in SD. I grew up in Vista/San Marcos area of N County. Great riding! I'm going to be doing the San Diego Mountain Biking Assoc. "Archipelago" luau-themed bike ride in a few weekends with some buddies. They manage to cram 50 miles of trail between San Elijo Hills (San Marcos) and Green Flash Brewing in Mira Mesa, hitting most major open spaces in N and Central County. Plastic lei's, tiki socks and all.
If the weather holds I'll be heading to the track for more madison practice/training. The guys on TV make it looks so smooth, but it's pretty unnerving getting all the mechanics of the exchanges right, especially when you're bleeding out of your eyeballs from the sustained speed.
If the weather holds I'll be heading to the track for more madison practice/training. The guys on TV make it looks so smooth, but it's pretty unnerving getting all the mechanics of the exchanges right, especially when you're bleeding out of your eyeballs from the sustained speed.
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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
03-21-19 | 07:15 PM
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From: Marigny/Leucadia
Can imagine what kind of wipeouts the madison must produce.
Yeah I was born in L.A., the west coast just feels like home. Nothing beats a sunset on the beach. Have lived in NOLA more than anyplace else though.
Yeah I was born in L.A., the west coast just feels like home. Nothing beats a sunset on the beach. Have lived in NOLA more than anyplace else though.
03-21-19 | 08:39 PM
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From: San Diego, CA
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You need to be pre-approved to race the madison by the Elders of the SDVA, and for good reason. You do that by showing up to these practices and then getting yelled at repeatedly, and eventually their blessing. As with anything else, respectfulness, courtesy and a safety-first attitude go a long way.
NOLA is a great town, visited a few years back when the lady was out for a work conference. Really dug Frenchman street and all the live jazz going on and whatnot.
NOLA is a great town, visited a few years back when the lady was out for a work conference. Really dug Frenchman street and all the live jazz going on and whatnot.
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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
03-23-19 | 05:33 PM
- 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
Today I rode fixed gear - 110 miles @ 17.7 MPH.
-Tim-
03-25-19 | 08:12 AM
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beastly ride [MENTION=418438]TimothyH[/MENTION]!
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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
04-04-19 | 04:37 PM
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From: San Diego, CA
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Bike commute home in a bit (10 mi), then driving down to the track for Thursday night hand-holding practice (Madison workout)
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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
04-06-19 | 02:32 PM
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From: PHL
Bikes: Litespeed Catalyst, IRO Rob Roy, All City Big Block
Went for a 30ish mile ride, stopped by the bike shop to inquire about ordering a Big Block frame. Turns out it might be tougher than I thought to get one in my size, so we'll see.
04-07-19 | 01:21 PM
THE STUFFED
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From: San Francisco, CA
Bikes: R. Sachs Simplicity; EAI Bareknuckle; Madone Gen 8
Today a friend shared this to me:
Either somebody stumbled on a streetcred goldmine or hoarded the entire size-range at some point in time!
And for those interested in acquiring one of these SS/FG classics: https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik...843318790.html (not affiliated with seller!)
Either somebody stumbled on a streetcred goldmine or hoarded the entire size-range at some point in time!
And for those interested in acquiring one of these SS/FG classics: https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik...843318790.html (not affiliated with seller!)
04-07-19 | 03:43 PM
- 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
I don't know why people trying to sell bikes post so many photos of the logos, stickers and decals.
The two photos of the track ends are the only useful detailed shots in the whole post.
-Tim-
The two photos of the track ends are the only useful detailed shots in the whole post.
-Tim-
04-07-19 | 08:03 PM
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From: PHL
Bikes: Litespeed Catalyst, IRO Rob Roy, All City Big Block
Today I learned there's a good looking 31.8 clamp quill stem, and it only costs $255 :\
https://caletticycles.com/product/ca...tm-quill-stem/
https://caletticycles.com/product/ca...tm-quill-stem/
04-07-19 | 09:27 PM
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From: CID
Bikes: 1991 Bianchi Eros, 1964 Armstrong, 1988 Diamondback Ascent, 1988 Bianchi Premio, 1987 Bianchi Sport SX, 1980s Raleigh mixte (hers), All-City Space Horse (hers)
Today I cleaned and re-wrapped my bars. It was a good reminder that I should do it way more often (like yearly), rather than trying to make the old tape last as long as possible.
I'll spare you pics of the bare aluminum...
I'll spare you pics of the bare aluminum...
04-08-19 | 08:20 AM
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From: South FL
Today I learned there's a good looking 31.8 clamp quill stem, and it only costs $255 :\
https://caletticycles.com/product/ca...tm-quill-stem/
https://caletticycles.com/product/ca...tm-quill-stem/
