Cycling - a chat about all things bike. - Page 11

Dominique · 10-14-2011, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Diavolo

Around here the best place to train is Mt. Diablo. Ride that once a week and the ride is going to be fine. I've just got to juggle my schedule a little with the shortening days. And be careful on the downhills when it's raining.

Hello Wine DOG!....hey, let me show you some of the hills we have here, it's an older post, i'll just bring it up for you to look at! How's life?

Dominique · 10-14-2011, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Yellow band

I'm attaching my favorite hill clibing event we celebrate every year. It's a little long. Enjoy. Also, you'll get to see what a beautiful city I live in.

It just reminds me, snow is knocking on the Door!

SF_Boi · 10-21-2011, 10:12 AM

Diavolo, you are absolutely correct on the ultimate hill training. Mount Diablo is a crazy training hill. I usually use the Marin Headlines because I like the views, cows, coffee stops!

Have you ever hear of the NorCal Aids Bike Ride? It's a multi day ride, but in the valley area (Sacramento, Davis). I'm thinking of doing a ride, I just need to make sure it does't come too close to my holiday time.

Hi Yellow Band, I really love that video. The guy that puts on the ride is a cookie! Love the hair cut! Too many years of wearing a helmet.

Take care everyone! Happy riding.

SF_Boi · 10-28-2011, 04:07 PM

I just test rode my new "throw down bike" for the coming winter. The Trek 2:1
I'm getting it at a very good price (>$1000), it has "okay" components, it's light in weight and I won't feel bad for trashing it. I changed in bars and put clipless peddles. I pick it up tomorrow and go for a ride to break it in!

SF_Boi · 12-03-2011, 12:33 AM

I guess everyone is asleep for the winter! Well, it was a very beautiful day in San Francisco. I did a 44 mile route in Marin, CA. It was great! I hope everyone is doing well and talk with you all soon.

Dominique · 12-03-2011, 05:55 AM

This is the first of 12 hills on the ride dubbed the DirtyDozen. This particular hill is in my neighborhood. More people fall than actually make it up the hill. You can not pull on the handlebars, as the hill is so steep, the front tire will lift off the road surface and you fall, It's hard to not pull.

DapperButch · 12-03-2011, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Yellow band

This is the first of 12 hills on the ride dubbed the DirtyDozen. This particular hill is in my neighborhood. More people fall than actually make it up the hill. You can not pull on the handlebars, as the hill is so steep, the front tire will lift off the road surface and you fall, It's hard to not pull.

Wow, that was great to watch. Thanks for posting. Of course, it took me until minute 6 to figure out that turning down the sound would save my ears from that annoying cow bell!

Reminds me of the time with one of my friends on the trail. She and I were still relatively new mountain bikers. She was in front of me heading up a hill. It was like slow motion, her front tire lifting up...I swear it looks like she completely flipped backwards. It wasn't a big deal since we were just on dirt, but I can still see it. Funny.

Diavolo · 12-03-2011, 10:08 AM

It's on again. Today I start my training in earnest for the AIDS/Lifecycle. 545 miles from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Ready, set, go.

Dominique · 12-03-2011, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by DapperButch

Wow, that was great to watch. Thanks for posting. Of course, it took me until minute 6 to figure out that turning down the sound would save my ears from that annoying cow bell!

Reminds me of the time with one of my friends on the trail. She and I were still relatively new mountain bikers. She was in front of me heading up a hill. It was like slow motion, her front tire lifting up...I swear it looks like she completely flipped backwards. It wasn't a big deal since we were just on dirt, but I can still see it. Funny.

It is like falling in slow motion. That's me at the base of the hill around 4:00, I have the high density yellow vest on and the red helmet. I clearly fall in slow motion. I eventually made it up, but didn't see it on here. Did you see the tandum bicycle at 5:46.....KOOL. First time we had a tandum climbing the dirty dozen.

I don't know if the cow bells are a Pittsburgh thing or not. They come to the races too. I recall hearing the cow bell at Pitt's Wm BB games...Anyhow, at least it was warm this year. Last year we had snow.

DapperButch · 12-03-2011, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Yellow band

It is like falling in slow motion. That's me at the base of the hill around 4:00, I have the high density yellow vest on and the red helmet. I clearly fall in slow motion. I eventually made it up, but didn't see it on here. Did you see the tandum bicycle at 5:46.....KOOL. First time we had a tandum climbing the dirty dozen.

I don't know if the cow bells are a Pittsburgh thing or not. They come to the races too. I recall hearing the cow bell at Pitt's Wm BB games...Anyhow, at least it was warm this year. Last year we had snow.

I would expect you have to have your tempo just right and have just the right line to get up that sucker. Impressive you did so!

Yes, I noticed the tandum. Very cool!

As an aside, I walked a new trail today with my dog. It was really nice out. Warm sun, about 63 degrees. Made me really miss my bike! I need to get back out on that dirt!

Dominique · 12-03-2011, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by DapperButch

As an aside, I walked a new trail today with my dog. It was really nice out. Warm sun, about 63 degrees. Made me really miss my bike! I need to get back out on that dirt!

Did you see the guy wearing the Pig nose? Well, you are outside and walking distances. That will soon lead to the bicycle. I'm glad to hear this!

DapperButch · 12-03-2011, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Yellow band

Did you see the guy wearing the Pig nose? Well, you are outside and walking distances. That will soon lead to the bicycle. I'm glad to hear this!

Yes, I loved that!

Also, thank you. It was a solid 50 minutes up and down a pretty steep hill (wooded area). I called my g.f. afterwards and told her how great it felt to be able to do that much for that long. And of course the dog was thrilled!

mplsgrrl · 12-03-2011, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Yellow band

This is the first of 12 hills on the ride dubbed the DirtyDozen. This particular hill is in my neighborhood. More people fall than actually make it up the hill. You can not pull on the handlebars, as the hill is so steep, the front tire will lift off the road surface and you fall, It's hard to not pull.

That was AWESOME to watch!

Dominique · 12-30-2011, 10:50 AM

Look at this cool Christmas present I got. I'll only use it a few times, BUT
it was a wonderful way to make a donation to an organization I am involved in (Bike

Pittsburgh) In the mean time, I'll pontificate about the day when I can bicycle up to the door at work and have my Bicycle VALET parked. Happy New Year Too!

SF_Boi · 01-08-2012, 09:36 PM

Well, what can I say? A 45 mile ride through the North Bay, almost 70 degrees, great tan lines! I'm in heaven! I've been racking up the miles weekly because it's been great weather. I know we need the rain, but damn it's been so nice to ride with a short sleeve jersey, shorts and regular gloves.

Hope all is well with everyone and I hope everyone had a great holiday.

DapperButch · 02-04-2012, 08:51 AM

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/0...6pLid%3D132686

SnackTime · 02-04-2012, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by DapperButch

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/0...6pLid%3D132686

Its about DAYUM time!

Dominique · 02-19-2012, 09:06 AM

DapperButch · 02-19-2012, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Dominique

Love this! Had me smiling the whole way through. Are you connected to this book in some way?

Dominique · 02-19-2012, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by DapperButch

Love this! Had me smiling the whole way through. Are you connected to this book in some way?

Emotionally only! It [the link] was sent to me via twitter along with an ad for tubo tax. The book will be out soon so us seasoned riders can give it to our newbie friends who are going to convert to bicycle commutes.

I expect there will be quite a bit more as gasoline inches up to $5 a gallon.

I thought I'd share the trailer.

10-21-2011, 10:12 AM	#203
SF_Boi Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Preferred Pronoun?: Human Relationship Status: Ask Me Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pacific North West (PNW) Posts: 206 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 138 Thanked 197 Times in 56 Posts Rep Power: 3340650	Hill Training Diavolo, you are absolutely correct on the ultimate hill training. Mount Diablo is a crazy training hill. I usually use the Marin Headlines because I like the views, cows, coffee stops! Have you ever hear of the NorCal Aids Bike Ride? It's a multi day ride, but in the valley area (Sacramento, Davis). I'm thinking of doing a ride, I just need to make sure it does't come too close to my holiday time. Hi Yellow Band, I really love that video. The guy that puts on the ride is a cookie! Love the hair cut! Too many years of wearing a helmet. Take care everyone! Happy riding.

10-28-2011, 04:07 PM	#204
SF_Boi Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Preferred Pronoun?: Human Relationship Status: Ask Me Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pacific North West (PNW) Posts: 206 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 138 Thanked 197 Times in 56 Posts Rep Power: 3340650	Throw Down Bike I just test rode my new "throw down bike" for the coming winter. The Trek 2:1 I'm getting it at a very good price (>$1000), it has "okay" components, it's light in weight and I won't feel bad for trashing it. I changed in bars and put clipless peddles. I pick it up tomorrow and go for a ride to break it in!

12-03-2011, 12:33 AM	#205
SF_Boi Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Preferred Pronoun?: Human Relationship Status: Ask Me Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pacific North West (PNW) Posts: 206 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 138 Thanked 197 Times in 56 Posts Rep Power: 3340650	Where is Everyone! I guess everyone is asleep for the winter! Well, it was a very beautiful day in San Francisco. I did a 44 mile route in Marin, CA. It was great! I hope everyone is doing well and talk with you all soon.

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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	Nov.26 in Pittsburgh This is the first of 12 hills on the ride dubbed the DirtyDozen. This particular hill is in my neighborhood. More people fall than actually make it up the hill. You can not pull on the handlebars, as the hill is so steep, the front tire will lift off the road surface and you fall, It's hard to not pull. __________________ As long as there was coffee in the world, how bad could things be??

12-30-2011, 10:50 AM	#214
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	Hi everyone!! Look at this cool Christmas present I got. I'll only use it a few times, BUT it was a wonderful way to make a donation to an organization I am involved in (Bike Pittsburgh) In the mean time, I'll pontificate about the day when I can bicycle up to the door at work and have my Bicycle VALET parked. Happy New Year Too! __________________ As long as there was coffee in the world, how bad could things be?? Last edited by Dominique; 12-30-2011 at 10:51 AM. Reason: typo

12-03-2011, 10:08 AM	#208
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	It's on again. Today I start my training in earnest for the AIDS/Lifecycle. 545 miles from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Ready, set, go.

01-08-2012, 09:36 PM	#215
SF_Boi Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Preferred Pronoun?: Human Relationship Status: Ask Me Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pacific North West (PNW) Posts: 206 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 138 Thanked 197 Times in 56 Posts Rep Power: 3340650	No Rain in Sight Well, what can I say? A 45 mile ride through the North Bay, almost 70 degrees, great tan lines! I'm in heaven! I've been racking up the miles weekly because it's been great weather. I know we need the rain, but damn it's been so nice to ride with a short sleeve jersey, shorts and regular gloves. Hope all is well with everyone and I hope everyone had a great holiday.

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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	__________________ As long as there was coffee in the world, how bad could things be??