The CYCLING THREAD: Road, Freestyle, Mountain Bikers..

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g under p Surfing The far side of THE Sombrero Galaxy Posts: 18,249
edited April 2013 in All Encompassing Trip
OH YES, it's that time of the year when the weather has changed, the sun is unending (drought...beyond extreme levels) here in South Florida. Most bike enthusiasts are or should be working on getting those bikes ready for the rest of the year.

The Giro Di Italia is in full force...the Tour De France is coming up in July the the Tour then the
Vuelta a Espana, it's that time of the year to dust off those bikes. I did yesterday when I rode to work.... 24 miles there 24 coming back. Mostly beautiful energized riding along the Oceanfront on AIA all the way up north on the Palm Beach coast. Average speed 20 mph with cramps on the way back home, I didn't eat or drank enough at work.

With a combo of spinning classes, diet and now cycling to work I've dropped around 40lbs. Too nervous to get on a scale from last year.
So anyone else have any good plans? Anyone doing any trips? Any races? Any goals? Anyone planning to get in shape by biking? Tell us about your machine!

20102828-128093.jpg...This ever happen to you?

Peace
*We CAN bomb the World to pieces, but we CAN'T bomb it into PEACE*...Michael Franti

*MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
.....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti

*The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)


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  • polaris_x
    polaris_x Posts: 13,559
    the giro has been over for a week ... ;)

    i'm a commuter strictly ... but i am helping my friend put together an off-road duathalon and triathalon here in ontario ... so ... any mountain bikers in ontario looking for a race ... lemme know!
  • g under p
    g under p Surfing The far side of THE Sombrero Galaxy Posts: 18,249
    polaris_x wrote:
    the giro has been over for a week ... ;)

    i'm a commuter strictly ... but i am helping my friend put together an off-road duathalon and triathalon here in ontario ... so ... any mountain bikers in ontario looking for a race ... lemme know!

    I know, that's what happens when one gets too excited about cycling. I going to pick up my mountain bike later this summer...there's plenty of places out here in this horse country to ride. I found these places riding our ATV's, more exciting than these long flat roads here in S Florida. Either way I'll keep on riding.

    Peace
    *We CAN bomb the World to pieces, but we CAN'T bomb it into PEACE*...Michael Franti

    *MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
    .....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti

    *The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)


  • djjazzy276
    djjazzy276 Posts: 234
    My wife and I are getting anxious to take our bikes off the trainers and ride them outside. She's in the midst of studying for a psychology licensing exam, but that will be done in a week and then the outdoor cycling will begin! We have a lot of great farmland around here that is great for summer riding.
  • g under p
    g under p Surfing The far side of THE Sombrero Galaxy Posts: 18,249
    edited June 2011
    http://www.southeastroads.com/florida00 ... sb_wpb.jpg

    A view of the Atlantic Ocean along AIA passing expensive homes and clubs such as Donald Trump's
    Mar-A-Largo. I do face at times tremendous headwinds.

    Peace
    Post edited by g under p on
    *We CAN bomb the World to pieces, but we CAN'T bomb it into PEACE*...Michael Franti

    *MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
    .....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti

    *The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)


  • YetAnotherFiasco
    YetAnotherFiasco Posts: 158
    I just did a 16 mile ride on my TriCross in Vermont that was called the Tour De Heifer. It was part of the annual Strolling of the Heifer weekend which benefits and promotes local farms in the state.

    http://www.strollingoftheheifers.com/tour-de-heifer
    http://www.strollingoftheheifers.com/home

    I live in Massachusetts so the ride was in an area that was totally new to me.

    A few of my friends and I are planning a ride from Plymouth, MA to the end of Cape Cod. It's about 70 miles, and we're going to split it over two days so we can ride in the morning and enjoy the beach in the afternoon.
  • Go Beavers
    Go Beavers Posts: 9,670
    Congrats on the 40 lbs! Cycling's a great way to burn gobs of calories without beating the crap out of your body.

    I've been commuting for 16 years by bike, also do road and mountain. I'm going to do a duathlon in a couple weeks (5k run, 30k road ride, 5k run). And then a couple charity rides later in the summer, one being a gran fondo Chris Horner is putting on. Wouldn't mind seeing him on the podium in July (class act all around).

    I have a 10 year old co-motion road bike that is sweet. I occasionally get tempted by the new fancy stuff, until I get back on my bike. For mountain: Santa Cruz Superlight. Commuting: Specialized Langster single-speed.
  • snow_board_rider
    snow_board_rider Posts: 943
    I took my Mt Bike out for a short ride yesterday and after a small 6ft drop my derailer link thingy broke when I landed :cry: . When I stopped and lifted my bike to see what happened the rear tire fell off. Not a good start to the riding season. Now my bike is at the shop for a $100 fix up and I found out that I'm too rough for the bike that I ride. Looks like it's time for a better bike. :D
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  • appie
    appie Posts: 1,441
    Falling happens to me a lot cause i do the extreme part of Mtb,Freeride&Downhill... :D
    Wheels first leaving the ground and face returns the first...I ride with full protection gear so never got seriously wounded sofar..I ride an Intense Uzzi Vpx,its a handmade,frame only builder from the Usa and this bike is build from frame to full bike at self chosen parts..Its rides real steady and stay stabil during hard cornering and big jumps...Its the most expensive thing i own,but it also has the greatest fun factor... :)

    Greetzz and keep tha wheelz rollin..

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  • PJGirl321
    PJGirl321 Posts: 377
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  • RW81233
    RW81233 Posts: 2,393
    Started commuting last year...wrecked and tore my ACL. I've gotten back at it a couple times this year. Still kinda scary, but I'm definitely looking forward to get some more time on my bike.
  • g under p
    g under p Surfing The far side of THE Sombrero Galaxy Posts: 18,249
    Go Beavers wrote:
    Congrats on the 40 lbs! Cycling's a great way to burn gobs of calories without beating the crap out of your body.

    I've been commuting for 16 years by bike, also do road and mountain. I'm going to do a duathlon in a couple weeks (5k run, 30k road ride, 5k run). And then a couple charity rides later in the summer, one being a gran fondo Chris Horner is putting on. Wouldn't mind seeing him on the podium in July (class act all around).

    I have a 10 year old co-motion road bike that is sweet. I occasionally get tempted by the new fancy stuff, until I get back on my bike. For mountain: Santa Cruz Superlight. Commuting: Specialized Langster single-speed.

    Thanks, it helps giving up meat this year in dropping those 40 lbs. I have a 10 year old Raliegh R800 carbon fiber. Changed out most if not all of the components to Dura Ace and some $1200 RACING RIMS, it's light and built for speed in a two toned purple/blue depending on which way the sun shines on it.

    At the moment I have nothing planned as far as rides but as I get in really great riding shape I plan on riding around that big lake here in Florida....that's called Lake Okeechobee....116 miles around. It will be my 10th century sometime in the fall when the weather kools a bit and ess of a threat of rain.

    Peace
    *We CAN bomb the World to pieces, but we CAN'T bomb it into PEACE*...Michael Franti

    *MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
    .....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti

    *The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)


  • Go Beavers
    Go Beavers Posts: 9,670
    RW81233 wrote:
    Started commuting last year...wrecked and tore my ACL. I've gotten back at it a couple times this year. Still kinda scary, but I'm definitely looking forward to get some more time on my bike.

    How'd you tear your ACL? The only time of heard of that from a cycling injury is when some crazy downhill mountain biker eats it.
  • g under p
    g under p Surfing The far side of THE Sombrero Galaxy Posts: 18,249
    Go Beavers wrote:
    RW81233 wrote:
    Started commuting last year...wrecked and tore my ACL. I've gotten back at it a couple times this year. Still kinda scary, but I'm definitely looking forward to get some more time on my bike.

    How'd you tear your ACL? The only time of heard of that from a cycling injury is when some crazy downhill mountain biker eats it.


    Easy all you have to do is hit a tree sideways.

    Peace
    *We CAN bomb the World to pieces, but we CAN'T bomb it into PEACE*...Michael Franti

    *MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
    .....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti

    *The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)


  • lephty
    lephty Posts: 770
    loving the new Dutchess County Rail Trail! can grind out 27 miles safely and scenically and quickly on my road bike.

    had to order a few parts for my mountain bike before i jump on some single track!

    just finished modifying a fixie i put together

    I <3 BIKES
  • Go Beavers
    Go Beavers Posts: 9,670
    g under p wrote:
    Go Beavers wrote:
    RW81233 wrote:
    Started commuting last year...wrecked and tore my ACL. I've gotten back at it a couple times this year. Still kinda scary, but I'm definitely looking forward to get some more time on my bike.

    How'd you tear your ACL? The only time of heard of that from a cycling injury is when some crazy downhill mountain biker eats it.


    Easy all you have to do is hit a tree sideways.

    Peace

    Probably weren't commuting then, were you?
  • g under p
    g under p Surfing The far side of THE Sombrero Galaxy Posts: 18,249
    RW81233 wrote:
    Started commuting last year...wrecked and tore my ACL. I've gotten back at it a couple times this year. Still kinda scary, but I'm definitely looking forward to get some more time on my bike.

    Go Beavers wrote:
    g under p wrote:
    Go Beavers wrote:
    How'd you tear your ACL? The only time of heard of that from a cycling injury is when some crazy downhill mountain biker eats it.


    Easy all you have to do is hit a tree sideways.

    Peace

    Probably weren't commuting then, were you?

    What, you don't have any trees on your commute? :)

    Peace
    *We CAN bomb the World to pieces, but we CAN'T bomb it into PEACE*...Michael Franti

    *MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
    .....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti

    *The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)


  • Go Beavers
    Go Beavers Posts: 9,670
    Go Beavers wrote:
    g under p wrote:
    Go Beavers wrote:
    How'd you tear your ACL? The only time of heard of that from a cycling injury is when some crazy downhill mountain biker eats it.


    Easy all you have to do is hit a tree sideways.

    Peace

    Probably weren't commuting then, were you?



    What, you don't have any trees on your commute? :)

    Peace[/quote]

    My worst crash was when I hit a trash can riding home from work at night. I wish it was a tree, because then I'd have a good story to go with it!
  • g under p
    g under p Surfing The far side of THE Sombrero Galaxy Posts: 18,249
    I rode to work on Wednesday after suffering from cramps on the way home on Monday. I didn't eat any lunch or drink much and it caught up with me in a big way.

    Today, I rode the 48 miles averaging 22 mph...I was on a mission to show myself Monday's troubles was a fluke..it took about 1:09 minutes and NO cramps.

    BTW THE BRUINS won on both days I rode to work scoring 12 goals! I riding on Friday and I hope this will continue. :D

    Peace
    *We CAN bomb the World to pieces, but we CAN'T bomb it into PEACE*...Michael Franti

    *MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
    .....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti

    *The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)


  • RW81233
    RW81233 Posts: 2,393
    g under p wrote:
    Go Beavers wrote:
    RW81233 wrote:
    Started commuting last year...wrecked and tore my ACL. I've gotten back at it a couple times this year. Still kinda scary, but I'm definitely looking forward to get some more time on my bike.

    How'd you tear your ACL? The only time of heard of that from a cycling injury is when some crazy downhill mountain biker eats it.


    Easy all you have to do is hit a tree sideways.

    Peace
    Freak accident. It was the last day of class last year, and I was commuting during a bad time (rush hour north of BMore), and decided to get off the road and on the sidewalk. Long story short I hit a bump, stared fishtailing, put my feet down to stop, my right knee buckled, and wrecked hard. Luckily it was the last day of class and I always take my kids for a beer, and one of my students was a former bike mechanic, picked me up, fixed my bike, put it in his SUV, and drove me to the bar.
  • g under p
    g under p Surfing The far side of THE Sombrero Galaxy Posts: 18,249
    RW81233 wrote:
    Started commuting last year...wrecked and tore my ACL. I've gotten back at it a couple times this year. Still kinda scary, but I'm definitely looking forward to get some more time on my bike.

    RW81233 wrote:
    g under p wrote:
    Go Beavers wrote:

    How'd you tear your ACL? The only time of heard of that from a cycling injury is when some crazy downhill mountain biker eats it.


    Easy all you have to do is hit a tree sideways.

    Peace
    Freak accident. It was the last day of class last year, and I was commuting during a bad time (rush hour north of BMore), and decided to get off the road and on the sidewalk. Long story short I hit a bump, stared fishtailing, put my feet down to stop, my right knee buckled, and wrecked hard. Luckily it was the last day of class and I always take my kids for a beer, and one of my students was a former bike mechanic, picked me up, fixed my bike, put it in his SUV, and drove me to the bar.

    Say what, you didn't want to go to a hospital? That had to be very painful.

    While riding school on my way to work at Denny's graveyard shift....some baffoons decided to run me off the road from a side street late one night. I was able to maneuver my then red Schirin out of the way...they fishtailed then overcorrected and went over into a deep ditch and crashed. I busted out laughing hard while they all came out ok their car was STILL there in the morning on my way back home. I laughed once again.

    Peace
    *We CAN bomb the World to pieces, but we CAN'T bomb it into PEACE*...Michael Franti

    *MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
    .....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti

    *The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)


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