Cycling - a chat about all things bike.

Dominique · 07-21-2011, 04:12 AM

That's not a derail, its all things bike. Congrats....and welcome to the world of bicycles.

And Trek none the less. Nice Bike. Either read up on, or have someone explain to you the benefits of those toe clamps.

07-21-2011, 04:34 AM

Wishing you and your new steed many, many happy miles together pajara.

Happy pedaling one and all!

Do any of y'all (other than Yellow Band, honeybarbara and me) use their bike for daily transport rather than just fitness.

DapperButch · 07-21-2011, 05:17 AM

Wowsa! She is SWEET!

Congrats on the new ride!

And 5 miles is fantastic! You go!

pajama · 07-21-2011, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Yellow band

That's not a derail, its all things bike. Congrats....and welcome to the world of bicycles.

And Trek none the less. Nice Bike. Either read up on, or have someone explain to you the benefits of those toe clamps.

Yes. I'm starting with just a cage pedal first, 'cause I will need to save up for the shoes and clamp pedals. Plus I will need a learning curve, which I'm sure will require me putting my feet down often. LOL So we'll see when I graduate up to the clamps.

If I didn't work 47-ish miles away I would totally ride this to work.

And thanks everyone for the congrats. I'm also lucky to have one of the leading bike shops in my area literally around the corner from my house. So I will probably have her adjusted to as close to a perfect fit for me. Also gotta invest in the right tools. Anyone have any suggestions for a good tool set, and maintenance manual?

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Diavolo · 07-23-2011, 06:02 PM

Congrats Pajara2. If you have to stumble upon something, that's the way to do it.

In other news, I did Mt. Diablo today. The first time I've ever made it to the top without having to take a breather somewhere on the hill. Mt. Diablo is rated a Catagory 1 climb. 4.39 miles of 6.9% grade. Woof.

07-25-2011, 05:59 AM

I'm dying to get back on my bike - I arrive home after 11pm tonight and might even cycle to the 24hr out of town supermarket just to give my legs and lungs a blast.

I didn't get around to fixing Madame Cholet's hybrid, it will have to wait until next time I'm at the Burrow - but it's not really been cycling weather over here on the east coast. It pained me to have to pay for public transport most days.

07-31-2011, 03:52 PM

Please forgive me cycling deities...it's been sometime since my last cycling thread post.

I confess to having been a little perturbed that some members of the rather too slow group ride I did today hadn't actually ridden on roads before. I couldn't understand why the ride leaders were insisting we rode junctions and traffic lights in a big bunch. I didn't feel safe in the bunches with folks who had no road-craft. I shall be giving constructive feedback on this.

To be honest I hadn't realized how slow the ride would be. Jeepers they were even slower than the Breeze ladies. At least now I know I've outgrown this level of ride and shall register on the much stronger Sky Rides from here on in.

I've joined a cycling club for the first time ever. Blackpool Clarion is a 'chapter' of a national club. I went out with them for the first time on Thursday. I knew I'd feel 'under-dressed' in both clothes and bike - I'm not a racing bike riding lycra warrior - but it was good to get out with other folks who take their cycling seriously. I was challenged by the amount of inclines we rode up but the lovely Sean stayed at the back and honked up them with me. I will be riding again next week.

What wheelie adventures have y'all been having?

Dominique · 07-31-2011, 05:22 PM

[QUOTE=Incubus;389620]Please forgive me cycling deities...it's been sometime since my last cycling thread post.

I confess to having been a little perturbed that some members of the rather too slow group ride I did today hadn't actually ridden on roads before.

HaHa! Watch what you say....karma is crazy you know. My S/O just isn't the athlete that I am but does try to do some of the things that I do so as to avoid the nag (except running, that is a flat out forget it)anyhow...she is so slow on the bicycle, I am always circling back around or loosing my balance and putting my feet down....Not to mention how she gets off and pushes the bicycle up most hills. I even ride the beater bike and let her have the really nice bike. It's been the hottest summer I ever remember, and I do not do very well in these extremely high temperatures. So yesterday, I wanted to go to the farmers market...It's only a mile and a half away, and I insisted we take the bicycles. So at the end of the shopping spree, I was the one with the horrible head ache. Karma.

I wear the lycra shorts, and the long pants,(because i have no ass) I only have a couple of the tops. Gloves are a must. Told you that story.

I'd love to cycle in pairs for safety reasons, and no matter how much I try to convince you and myself that I've slowed down to the speed of life, I still get on that bicycle and get to where I am going. I stopped on my way home from work one day last week, to a blood drive. I had on my bicycle shorts, my messenger bag still over my shoulders and my helmet and gloves still on. I wanted in from the heat. Every single person said to me "Did you ride your bicycle?" WTH? What is so odd about that? Why is that shocking in July? Ok, I'll stop here.....

jelli · 07-31-2011, 06:16 PM

Cycling. I can never ever think of that very word without thinking of the love of my life - Cruel Joke aka Cruel.

Back on the dash site, my Cruel was all about the cycling. Could talk your ears off about rides, safety, equipment, and all the while I would sit there like a little school girl with my chin in my hands and my eyes brightly shining waiting for the next ride recap.

Along came an accident and they weren't sure if she'd lose her leg or not, luckily not. A lot of time healing, weight gain, and trying to replace what had been lost. I don't know if you can ever get back to that place or if the next best thing is even satisfying enough.

Cruel can, but doesn't ride much bike anymore. However, she does ride the motorized one every chance she gets home off the road. She says life has changed.

Still nostalgia sets in once in awhile.

Unofficial Results: 1999 Assault on Mt. Mitchell
10:43 h
Unofficial Results: 2000 Assault on Mt Mitchell
10:25:42 h
Unofficial Results: 2001 Assault on Mt Mitchell
07:43 h

07-31-2011, 06:53 PM

Hah! At least there's just you and one non-cyclist. I think I could hack that...albeit with a little frustration and lots of riding in circles. However, I'd rather be frustrated than put in danger on busy roads by folks who don't know how to ride on roads. We live in a seaside town and it's summer holiday time and so really busy at weekends. Anyone who hasn't ridden on roads really should not have been on them today.

Sadly I've never had a partner who rides or has even shown any interest, hence I ride and have ridden alone a lot of the time which is why I'm loving getting out with the Sky Rides and the Clarion folks.

I love the heat...although I know you lot are having serious heat over there and I've not experienced anything like it apart from a few weeks in Morocco and certainly not for doing any serious cycling in, so I'm not sure how I'd deal with that. However, it's been quite warm here this week and I've loved getting out and about on my wheels in it. Tuesdays Breeze (slow but social) ride was perfect and ended with a gorgeous sunset on the way back.

I am determined that I shall not become a lycra warrior. I will always wear my regular baggy cargo shorts/trews over my bike shorts and I have to wear baggy sports shirts to cover up my middle-aged muffin-top belly

. I have just bought a budget priced cycling jacket and a waterpoof-ish jacket though. What gloves do you wear Yellow Band? I think I should have a pair of gloves now that I'm doing more mileage, although I am very careful about not putting pressure on my ulna nerve and flex my hands a lot whilst riding.

Yanno, I think lots of folks think us cyclists are a bit weird wanting to expend energy to get where we're going.

Oooops! rambled on a bit there.

07-21-2011, 04:12 AM	#1
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07-21-2011, 05:17 AM	#3
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07-31-2011, 05:22 PM	#8
Dominique Member How Do You Identify?: Female/Lesbian/half the athlete I used to be Preferred Pronoun?: she/her Relationship Status: Dates Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: So proud to be a Pittsburgher Posts: 1,484 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,645 Thanked 3,730 Times in 1,166 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	[QUOTE=Incubus;389620]Please forgive me cycling deities...it's been sometime since my last cycling thread post. I confess to having been a little perturbed that some members of the rather too slow group ride I did today hadn't actually ridden on roads before. HaHa! Watch what you say....karma is crazy you know. My S/O just isn't the athlete that I am but does try to do some of the things that I do so as to avoid the nag (except running, that is a flat out forget it)anyhow...she is so slow on the bicycle, I am always circling back around or loosing my balance and putting my feet down....Not to mention how she gets off and pushes the bicycle up most hills. I even ride the beater bike and let her have the really nice bike. It's been the hottest summer I ever remember, and I do not do very well in these extremely high temperatures. So yesterday, I wanted to go to the farmers market...It's only a mile and a half away, and I insisted we take the bicycles. So at the end of the shopping spree, I was the one with the horrible head ache. Karma. I wear the lycra shorts, and the long pants,(because i have no ass) I only have a couple of the tops. Gloves are a must. Told you that story. I'd love to cycle in pairs for safety reasons, and no matter how much I try to convince you and myself that I've slowed down to the speed of life, I still get on that bicycle and get to where I am going. I stopped on my way home from work one day last week, to a blood drive. I had on my bicycle shorts, my messenger bag still over my shoulders and my helmet and gloves still on. I wanted in from the heat. Every single person said to me "Did you ride your bicycle?" WTH? What is so odd about that? Why is that shocking in July? Ok, I'll stop here..... __________________ As long as there was coffee in the world, how bad could things be??

07-31-2011, 06:16 PM	#9
jelli Member How Do You Identify?: Femmilicious Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: And you said I wasn’t your type!!! Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SC Posts: 836 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,758 Thanked 1,079 Times in 377 Posts Rep Power: 16588549	Nostalgic Cycling. I can never ever think of that very word without thinking of the love of my life - Cruel Joke aka Cruel. Back on the dash site, my Cruel was all about the cycling. Could talk your ears off about rides, safety, equipment, and all the while I would sit there like a little school girl with my chin in my hands and my eyes brightly shining waiting for the next ride recap. Along came an accident and they weren't sure if she'd lose her leg or not, luckily not. A lot of time healing, weight gain, and trying to replace what had been lost. I don't know if you can ever get back to that place or if the next best thing is even satisfying enough. Cruel can, but doesn't ride much bike anymore. However, she does ride the motorized one every chance she gets home off the road. She says life has changed. Still nostalgia sets in once in awhile. Unofficial Results: 1999 Assault on Mt. Mitchell 10:43 h Unofficial Results: 2000 Assault on Mt Mitchell 10:25:42 h Unofficial Results: 2001 Assault on Mt Mitchell 07:43 h __________________ “Sometimes we make the right decision; sometimes we make the decision right.” “Every conflict is a lesson in self-discovery for both of us. Sometimes it's only hindsight that makes it worth it. For you, I would do it all again.“

07-21-2011, 04:34 AM	#2
Daktari Guest Tournaments Won: 1 Posts: n/a My Photo Gallery	Wishing you and your new steed many, many happy miles together pajara. Happy pedaling one and all! Do any of y'all (other than Yellow Band, honeybarbara and me) use their bike for daily transport rather than just fitness.

07-23-2011, 06:02 PM	#5
Diavolo Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Wine Cellar Posts: 163 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 130 Thanked 433 Times in 117 Posts Rep Power: 3304128	Congrats Pajara2. If you have to stumble upon something, that's the way to do it. In other news, I did Mt. Diablo today. The first time I've ever made it to the top without having to take a breather somewhere on the hill. Mt. Diablo is rated a Catagory 1 climb. 4.39 miles of 6.9% grade. Woof.

07-25-2011, 05:59 AM	#6
Daktari Guest Tournaments Won: 1 Posts: n/a My Photo Gallery	I'm dying to get back on my bike - I arrive home after 11pm tonight and might even cycle to the 24hr out of town supermarket just to give my legs and lungs a blast. I didn't get around to fixing Madame Cholet's hybrid, it will have to wait until next time I'm at the Burrow - but it's not really been cycling weather over here on the east coast. It pained me to have to pay for public transport most days.

07-31-2011, 03:52 PM	#7
Daktari Guest Tournaments Won: 1 Posts: n/a My Photo Gallery	Please forgive me cycling deities...it's been sometime since my last cycling thread post. I confess to having been a little perturbed that some members of the rather too slow group ride I did today hadn't actually ridden on roads before. I couldn't understand why the ride leaders were insisting we rode junctions and traffic lights in a big bunch. I didn't feel safe in the bunches with folks who had no road-craft. I shall be giving constructive feedback on this. To be honest I hadn't realized how slow the ride would be. Jeepers they were even slower than the Breeze ladies. At least now I know I've outgrown this level of ride and shall register on the much stronger Sky Rides from here on in. I've joined a cycling club for the first time ever. Blackpool Clarion is a 'chapter' of a national club. I went out with them for the first time on Thursday. I knew I'd feel 'under-dressed' in both clothes and bike - I'm not a racing bike riding lycra warrior - but it was good to get out with other folks who take their cycling seriously. I was challenged by the amount of inclines we rode up but the lovely Sean stayed at the back and honked up them with me. I will be riding again next week. What wheelie adventures have y'all been having?

07-31-2011, 06:53 PM	#10
Daktari Guest Tournaments Won: 1 Posts: n/a My Photo Gallery	Hah! At least there's just you and one non-cyclist. I think I could hack that...albeit with a little frustration and lots of riding in circles. However, I'd rather be frustrated than put in danger on busy roads by folks who don't know how to ride on roads. We live in a seaside town and it's summer holiday time and so really busy at weekends. Anyone who hasn't ridden on roads really should not have been on them today. Sadly I've never had a partner who rides or has even shown any interest, hence I ride and have ridden alone a lot of the time which is why I'm loving getting out with the Sky Rides and the Clarion folks. I love the heat...although I know you lot are having serious heat over there and I've not experienced anything like it apart from a few weeks in Morocco and certainly not for doing any serious cycling in, so I'm not sure how I'd deal with that. However, it's been quite warm here this week and I've loved getting out and about on my wheels in it. Tuesdays Breeze (slow but social) ride was perfect and ended with a gorgeous sunset on the way back. I am determined that I shall not become a lycra warrior. I will always wear my regular baggy cargo shorts/trews over my bike shorts and I have to wear baggy sports shirts to cover up my middle-aged muffin-top belly . I have just bought a budget priced cycling jacket and a waterpoof-ish jacket though. What gloves do you wear Yellow Band? I think I should have a pair of gloves now that I'm doing more mileage, although I am very careful about not putting pressure on my ulna nerve and flex my hands a lot whilst riding. Yanno, I think lots of folks think us cyclists are a bit weird wanting to expend energy to get where we're going. Oooops! rambled on a bit there.