200 is a long day in the saddle. My longest ride was about 120, but that was several years ago. I am glad my rides are still a few months away. I've not been riding as much due to weather and I need the extra time to shed my winter coat. Rocky Mountain Cycling Club hosts a series of brevets here that sound interesting. I think I am game for the 200k and 400k, but the 1000k might have to wait for another time.
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200 is a long day in the saddle. My longest ride was about 120, but that was several years ago. I am glad my rides are still a few months away. I've not been riding as much due to weather and I need the extra time to shed my winter coat. Rocky Mountain Cycling Club hosts a series of brevets here that sound interesting. I think I am game for the 200k and 400k, but the 1000k might have to wait for another time.
I liked the ride of it, although the steering angle seemed a little loose. I really liked the gearing though. If the handlebars had been adjustable, I would have bought it.
Today, I took my Allant into my LBS for its last free tuneup, I bought it in early April of last year. I don't know how many miles I've put on it, maybe 4000-4500? Anyway, the front chainrings are welded together and due to a lack of regular cleaning/oiling, I've worn the biggest one down to the nubs. So, that means I have to replace all three of them. Also the rear cassette needs to be replaced. The chain still has a little life in it but I'm having them replace it as well.
So, I'm not too happy as it means an extra $100, but then I only paid $490 for the bike. Expecting such an inexpensive bike to last forever is unrealistic. There are many things I like about the bike but the components are sort of cheap. I'll keep it for this year, but I'll definitely be getting an internal hub bike next year. The fewer exposed parts, the better.
Been mainly doing short climbs on my road bike currently. Mainly 30km spins around my local national parks which is nice. The temperature has been fine in aus but a bit rainy of late. No golf and no riding 
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I'm covetting a vanmoof at the moment as an around towner. Saw a lot of them on a recent trip to europe and they look so comfortable and practical. Especially the built in lights. Just need some cash. The price here is ridiculous in comparison.
.I'm covetting a vanmoof at the moment as an around towner. Saw a lot of them on a recent trip to europe and they look so comfortable and practical. Especially the built in lights. Just need some cash. The price here is ridiculous in comparison.
Yeah, you definitely have to pace yourself on long distance rides. That's always been a hard part for me 'cause I just want to go balls out when I'm riding but them I'm dying after just a couple of hours. Speaking of balls out, you might have me confused w/someone else 'cause I'm a straight pitcher not a switch hitter (did I maul that metaphor enough?). Not that there is anything wrong w/being gay of course [awkward pause] some of my best friends are gay [slightly longer awkward pause]. So... what do you expect to happen w/the NFL and free agency this year?I did the Seattle to Portland in one day (205 miles) in 1997. I was very out of shape at the time, smoking a pack a day and drinking more than was good for me. I finished it though and two things motivated me: a 30 something woman on a 3-speed wearing a skirt and sandals whose bike had a basket and tassels on the handlebars and (I know you pitch for the other team, but...) the sight of all those muscular bums pumping away in front of me
Afterwards, it made me realize that distance cycling is sort of like the tortoise and the hare fable. It's all about determination and going the distance. What it's not about is being some muscle bound, gearhead. Popping a couple of ibuprofen at the midway point didn't hurt though!
Lethal
Yeah, you definitely have to pace yourself on long distance rides. That's always been a hard part for me 'cause I just want to go balls out when I'm riding but them I'm dying after just a couple of hours. Speaking of balls out, you might have me confused w/someone else 'cause I'm a straight pitcher not a switch hitter (did I maul that metaphor enough?). Not that there is anything wrong w/being gay of course [awkward pause] some of my best friends are gay [slightly longer awkward pause]. So... what do you expect to happen w/the NFL and free agency this year?
Lethal
I guess I must have not phrased that very well. I assumed you were straight, but I'm not, so ... At any rate, about 20% or so of the riders in the STP were women so maybe the ride you're going on will be sprinkled with enough women in spandex to motivate you!
To be honest though, it only seemed to make a difference in the morning, by the time I hit the 150 mile mark, my only concern was surviving the ride!
You put some good miles on your bike this last year. I managed only half of that. I had to replace my chain after about 2000 but I still have some life in the cogs and rings. It is surprising how fast they wear. In the good 'ol days, things seemed to last for years.
I have been using a new lube this year called Chain-L. It is really good stuff. A bit sticky at first but certainly no more messy than any wet lube. Shifts are smoother and drivetrain noise is way down. If you are in the market, I'd highly recommend it - best wet lube I've ever used.
Been mainly doing short climbs on my road bike currently. Mainly 30km spins around my local national parks which is nice. The temperature has been fine in aus but a bit rainy of late. No golf and no riding
I'm covetting a vanmoof at the moment as an around towner. Saw a lot of them on a recent trip to europe and they look so comfortable and practical. Especially the built in lights. Just need some cash. The price here is ridiculous in comparison.
Very nice looking bike. I love the aesthetic of fixies, but I can't seems to bring myself to buy one. I guess I like climbing too much. There's a good bit of flatland riding in Denver, but the interesting rides all require some decent climbing.
I think the best I can do is an 8sp Nexus/Alfine (or maybe even a 3sp). I'd love a Rohloff but the price scares me away.
Ugg-
Been looking at the Civia Byrant the last few days. Drop bar, alfine, brifters, belt-drive, disc brakes and a steel frame. A tad expensive, though.
Here is a naked one with derailleurs, but you can get it fitted with chain, err, beltguards, rear rack and dyno front hub and of course an Alfine rear hub.
Been looking at the Civia Byrant the last few days. Drop bar, alfine, brifters, belt-drive, disc brakes and a steel frame. A tad expensive, though.
Here is a naked one with derailleurs, but you can get it fitted with chain, err, beltguards, rear rack and dyno front hub and of course an Alfine rear hub.
Low gearing and flat city ftw
I don't remember much as it was over 10 years ago, and I was also sampling some of Amsterdam's other delights, but I think it was a 3 speed, with very low gearing. I seem to recall it had a large sofa and two other guys in the bucket - we took turns peddling it. Carried us across the city pretty smoothly at not a lot over walking or running pace. Some standing up required at the larger intersections to get over before the lights changed. Getting over some of the humpbacked stone canal bridges also took a bit of standing up but only for a few moments. The Mack truck of bikes.
Ugg-
Been looking at the Civia Byrant the last few days. Drop bar, alfine, brifters, belt-drive, disc brakes and a steel frame. A tad expensive, though.
Here is a naked one with derailleurs, but you can get it fitted with chain, err, beltguards, rear rack and dyno front hub and of course an Alfine rear hub.
As much as I like to support the small guy, the price tag just scares me away. Alan over at ecovelo.com has a civia and has nothing but praise for it. Who knows, maybe when I'm in the market for a new one next year, I'll see things differently.
Did my first real riding of the year yesterday. I am lucky to have Deer Creek Canyon near my house. I can ride from my front door. I was "suffering" as Lance would say. 3000' of ascent over about 14 miles. I am definitely not in mid-season form.
A handful of weeks to go before my first organized ride. I just found out they are starting a century ride up Deer Creek this year, in August. The locals can be very cycling unfriendly (blame on both sides), so it will be interesting to see how they accept the inconveniences of having so many cyclists on the road.
New wheelset going on my bike this week! Should be lighter and also look a bit nicer than the Sciroccos on now. Anyway, that is my cycling thoughts this week.
BTW, how was the ride Lethal?
A handful of weeks to go before my first organized ride. I just found out they are starting a century ride up Deer Creek this year, in August. The locals can be very cycling unfriendly (blame on both sides), so it will be interesting to see how they accept the inconveniences of having so many cyclists on the road.
New wheelset going on my bike this week! Should be lighter and also look a bit nicer than the Sciroccos on now. Anyway, that is my cycling thoughts this week.
BTW, how was the ride Lethal?