Cycling - a chat about all things bike.

jelli · 08-03-2011, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by mountainbikedyke

There is some great riding here in the Nashville area!

My Cruel did some cycling your way. Have you done any of the Natchez Trace?

pajama · 08-04-2011, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by jelli

My Cruel did some cycling your way. Have you done any of the Natchez Trace?

I know this was directed at Mtnbike but actually me and a friend are getting a ride on the Natchez together. (It's S's g/f Mtnbike when she gets back in town from her next assignment.) I've driven the Trace many times and it is gorgeous.

Maybe us TN folks should get a fall ride together.

A

Oh btw, The Boy got his bike the other day. We went riding this morning. Only a couple of miles 'cause I didn't know what the hand would do. It's a "boxer's fracture" after all, but didn't impede the ride much. But it was an easy course.

08-04-2011, 05:02 PM

By jiminy I'm cream crackered! (that's knackered!)

I've been out with the cycle club tonight despite having a wee chest infection. I probably shouldn't have gone but I'm glad I did because it's such a challenge.

The Clarion motto is that they never leave a rider behind, which is a good job because I'm usually the one at the back. Tonight we got split up. The fast guys up front dropped us - that is me, the ride leader and the lovely Sean who keeps me company at the back. We knew we'd never find them so we carried on our own ride.

Yup, yup I have 'ride hair'.

We were treated to a bit of the old crepuscular action in the sky

These are thumbnails, click on them for the full size pics.

The ride was a never ending incline with the wind increasing by the mile - inclines and the wind are serious asthma/copd triggers for me - but I made the 20some miles and now my body has given up for the day and my bed is calling me.

mountainbikedyke · 08-05-2011, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by pajara2

I know this was directed at Mtnbike but actually me and a friend are getting a ride on the Natchez together. (It's S's g/f Mtnbike when she gets back in town from her next assignment.) I've driven the Trace many times and it is gorgeous.

Maybe us TN folks should get a fall ride together.

A

Oh btw, The Boy got his bike the other day. We went riding this morning. Only a couple of miles 'cause I didn't know what the hand would do. It's a "boxer's fracture" after all, but didn't impede the ride much. But it was an easy course.

We definitely should plan a group ride! I've been working in the heat so much that I haven't ridden much so it will be good to get my "bike legs" back!

blue-eyed blonde · 08-06-2011, 06:10 PM

I'm realize I'm a little late to the party, but I'm super thrilled to find a cycling thread on BFP!

I've always had a bike for general commuting & bopping around town, but in 2007 I bought a road bike so I could ride Ragbrai (an annual 7 day ride across Iowa) with my Dad. We've done it every year since then, and I've definitely been bitten by the cycling bug. I've done rides in Oregon & Arkansas since then as well as lots of riding here in MN.

I had to give up running after back surgery and a fractured ankle (work injuries) and cycling filled the gap for me. I was worried that being bent over on a road bike would be hard on my back but I had the bike professionally fitted and I find it more comfortable than my old upright - for those who have posted they're afraid to be on a road bike or are uncomfortable, there *is* a bike for you - go to a good local shop and try a bunch and when you find the bike you love, get it fitted!

Happy & safe pedaling!

Dominique · 08-06-2011, 09:31 PM

Let me be the first to say welcome....the bicycle party never seems to end. Some one is always in the mood to talk about bikes. Right now its way past my bed time and I'll just say welcome before something very non relevant comes off the tips of my fingers.

08-07-2011, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by blue-eyed blonde

I'm realize I'm a little late to the party, but I'm super thrilled to find a cycling thread on BFP!

I've always had a bike for general commuting & bopping around town, but in 2007 I bought a road bike so I could ride Ragbrai (an annual 7 day ride across Iowa) with my Dad. We've done it every year since then, and I've definitely been bitten by the cycling bug. I've done rides in Oregon & Arkansas since then as well as lots of riding here in MN.

I had to give up running after back surgery and a fractured ankle (work injuries) and cycling filled the gap for me. I was worried that being bent over on a road bike would be hard on my back but I had the bike professionally fitted and I find it more comfortable than my old upright - for those who have posted they're afraid to be on a road bike or are uncomfortable, there *is* a bike for you - go to a good local shop and try a bunch and when you find the bike you love, get it fitted!

Happy & safe pedaling!

Hello, hello and big welcome to our chat about cycling blue-eyed blonde.

I've just googled the Ragbrai...wow that's one big challenge and a great event. How cool that you do it with your Dad. I'd love to do such a supported ride in the future.

I'm real disappointed that I've had to cancel my Sky Ride today. I was to be riding the Lytham Loop ride (just 20miles - a paltry distance for some of you lot) but it's way too windy for this rider with compromised lungs. The wind is one my my copd/asthma triggers and I've had a chest infection this week so thought it better to give it a miss and hope the wind dies down a little for me to get an easy roll out later today.

I posted about Thursday's Clarion ride and how I'm glad I went as it was a challenge. Well, because of that 'wee chest infection' I managed to make myself rather poorly and bed-ridden for most of the day afterwards. In retrospect it was rather silly to go out with the 'real cyclists' with an infection. Lesson learned!

Happy pedaling one an all.

blue-eyed blonde · 08-07-2011, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Incubus

Hello, hello and big welcome to our chat about cycling blue-eyed blonde.

I've just googled the Ragbrai...wow that's one big challenge and a great event. How cool that you do it with your Dad. I'd love to do such a supported ride in the future.

I'm real disappointed that I've had to cancel my Sky Ride today. I was to be riding the Lytham Loop ride (just 20miles - a paltry distance for some of you lot) but it's way too windy for this rider with compromised lungs. The wind is one my my copd/asthma triggers and I've had a chest infection this week so thought it better to give it a miss and hope the wind dies down a little for me to get an easy roll out later today.

I posted about Thursday's Clarion ride and how I'm glad I went as it was a challenge. Well, because of that 'wee chest infection' I managed to make myself rather poorly and bed-ridden for most of the day afterwards. In retrospect it was rather silly to go out with the 'real cyclists' with an infection. Lesson learned!

Happy pedaling one an all.

Sorry to hear you're feeling bad! For the record, you're a real cyclist no matter what you ride or who you ride with! :-)

Yes, Ragbrai is a very cool ride and I feel blessed to be able to do it with my Dad. In his own words, he's "one tough old bird." This year's Ragbrai was the hardest I've ever done because of the extreme heat & humidity. Iowa's always hot at the end of July, but add humidity to that plus hills & 70 miles a day and it was kinda rough.

Ragbrai is a huge ride - anywhere from 10,000 - 15,000 people ride it every day of the week! I rode Cycle Oregon in 09 and they limit it to 2,000 riders. I can't recommend it highly enough - it was absolutely amazing, both the riding (the toughest but most rewarding I have ever done) and the support (the cadillac of rides IMHO). There's a ride in Nebraska each June called Tour D'Nebraska that takes only a few hundred people; friends have done it and raved about it. Next year I'd like to ride the BRAG - Bike Ride Across Georgia. I've heard good things about it. I've been inspired by a woman I met on my first Ragbrai whose goal was to ride in every state. She's done that now and has moved on to countries!

08-09-2011, 06:53 PM

Thanks for that blue-eyed blonde. Yes I am a 'real' cyclist despite not being able to ride as far, as fast or up hills and lacking the disposable income to buy all the lovely kit that the folks at the cycling club have.

I'm in awe of the distances and the large events you ride in. The lady who's riding in every country...has she been to the UK yet? I would love to ride with her. That's a serious amount of people on the road for the Ragbrai, are ya'll riding in close proximity? Is that safe?

One day I hope to do the C2C and JoGLE. I'm not ready for either of them yet though. A more realistic aim is the Manchester to Blackpool ride in Spring next year.
Tonight was a Breeze ride. The women who ride on it are generally new to cycling so I get to help out up front whilst our ride leader keeps the inevitable back marker company at the back.

With the magnificent mountains of the Lake District to the North and the outline of lumpy bumpy North Wales to the South East-ish and a raging sea at high tide it was a dramatic view. It's a pity that my iPod can't capture the majestic mountains of the Lakes

After last weeks infection it was good to feel strong tonight. At the start of this year the inclines on this route (the longer version of which I do at least twice a week) seemed like major hills and I was really honking up them, even having to stop at times. Tonight however I flew up them and in bigger gears than I ever have. I'm sure the challenge of the Clarion club rides have helped with an increase in my fitness level.

08-06-2011, 09:31 PM	#6
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08-04-2011, 05:02 PM	#3
Daktari Guest Tournaments Won: 1 Posts: n/a My Photo Gallery	By jiminy I'm cream crackered! (that's knackered!) I've been out with the cycle club tonight despite having a wee chest infection. I probably shouldn't have gone but I'm glad I did because it's such a challenge. The Clarion motto is that they never leave a rider behind, which is a good job because I'm usually the one at the back. Tonight we got split up. The fast guys up front dropped us - that is me, the ride leader and the lovely Sean who keeps me company at the back. We knew we'd never find them so we carried on our own ride. Yup, yup I have 'ride hair'. We were treated to a bit of the old crepuscular action in the sky These are thumbnails, click on them for the full size pics. The ride was a never ending incline with the wind increasing by the mile - inclines and the wind are serious asthma/copd triggers for me - but I made the 20some miles and now my body has given up for the day and my bed is calling me.

08-06-2011, 06:10 PM	#5
blue-eyed blonde Junior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She/her Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 19 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 12 Thanked 17 Times in 9 Posts Rep Power: 214764	I'm realize I'm a little late to the party, but I'm super thrilled to find a cycling thread on BFP! I've always had a bike for general commuting & bopping around town, but in 2007 I bought a road bike so I could ride Ragbrai (an annual 7 day ride across Iowa) with my Dad. We've done it every year since then, and I've definitely been bitten by the cycling bug. I've done rides in Oregon & Arkansas since then as well as lots of riding here in MN. I had to give up running after back surgery and a fractured ankle (work injuries) and cycling filled the gap for me. I was worried that being bent over on a road bike would be hard on my back but I had the bike professionally fitted and I find it more comfortable than my old upright - for those who have posted they're afraid to be on a road bike or are uncomfortable, there is a bike for you - go to a good local shop and try a bunch and when you find the bike you love, get it fitted! Happy & safe pedaling!

08-09-2011, 06:53 PM	#9
Daktari Guest Tournaments Won: 1 Posts: n/a My Photo Gallery	Thanks for that blue-eyed blonde. Yes I am a 'real' cyclist despite not being able to ride as far, as fast or up hills and lacking the disposable income to buy all the lovely kit that the folks at the cycling club have. I'm in awe of the distances and the large events you ride in. The lady who's riding in every country...has she been to the UK yet? I would love to ride with her. That's a serious amount of people on the road for the Ragbrai, are ya'll riding in close proximity? Is that safe? One day I hope to do the C2C and JoGLE. I'm not ready for either of them yet though. A more realistic aim is the Manchester to Blackpool ride in Spring next year. Tonight was a Breeze ride. The women who ride on it are generally new to cycling so I get to help out up front whilst our ride leader keeps the inevitable back marker company at the back. With the magnificent mountains of the Lake District to the North and the outline of lumpy bumpy North Wales to the South East-ish and a raging sea at high tide it was a dramatic view. It's a pity that my iPod can't capture the majestic mountains of the Lakes After last weeks infection it was good to feel strong tonight. At the start of this year the inclines on this route (the longer version of which I do at least twice a week) seemed like major hills and I was really honking up them, even having to stop at times. Tonight however I flew up them and in bigger gears than I ever have. I'm sure the challenge of the Clarion club rides have helped with an increase in my fitness level.