VPI Posted October 5, 2013 Report Share Posted October 5, 2013 Yeah I am going to ride somewhere for sure. Did a nice loop today but it was pretty bad with traffic so not great for a small group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreadhead Posted October 5, 2013 Report Share Posted October 5, 2013 What time? I am off the hook all morning but would like to be home by 11:30 so finish up the loop around 1015 or 1030. I was thinking a long ride on the trail anyway so that works out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebby Posted October 5, 2013 Report Share Posted October 5, 2013 I'm up for a ride tomorrow, when should I show up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CD44hi Posted October 5, 2013 Report Share Posted October 5, 2013 Did the Beach Dr loop. Actually contrary to my expectation, it is completely closed to traffic once you hit DC. -All picnic and *parking* areas are closed. Bikes and pedestrians are OK, or at least all the police around (a lot of them actually) didn't say anything to anyone biking around... -Ross and all the other surrounding roads are also closed to traffic, which makes a surreal ride, tons of leaves on the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPI Posted October 5, 2013 Report Share Posted October 5, 2013 What time? I am off the hook all morning but would like to be home by 11:30 so finish up the loop around 1015 or 1030. I was thinking a long ride on the trail anyway so that works out. You are doing a Metric aren't you? I can ride over to the trail and meet you at the normal place and ride out with you and back. I'm up for a ride tomorrow, when should I show up? If you want you can either park at the trail or come here and we can ride over. Kind of busy roads but not awful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreadhead Posted October 5, 2013 Report Share Posted October 5, 2013 Jeff what time do you want to meet? I will just do what miles I can before hand as I am not feeling great right now and may be getting a slight cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPI Posted October 5, 2013 Report Share Posted October 5, 2013 I am open to any time. Ben has a longer trip to get here so it probably won't be real early. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreadhead Posted October 5, 2013 Report Share Posted October 5, 2013 9 am work to meet at the usual spot? We can then roll out for a bit and turn around to get me back on time or we can do a climbing loop if we prefer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPI Posted October 5, 2013 Report Share Posted October 5, 2013 9 works for me. Hopefully Ben pops in and confirms he can make it down here by then. We would need to leave my house by 8:45 to get to the meeting spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebby Posted October 5, 2013 Report Share Posted October 5, 2013 Yeah, I'll aim to get there by 8:30. Should give enough time to get ready and go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreadhead Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 See you guys then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerius Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 How to ride a rental Citi Bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebby Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 Jeff's ready to ride! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexicanDragon Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 That's awesome! **BRENT** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 Have a great ride guys. It's rainy and crappy here today so no riding for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPI Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 Ben's maiden voyage 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 go Ben! I like how Jeff gave himself a handicap (not the gloves) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 ok, obviously the bike makes all the difference, I'm convinced now: http://www.rtbf.be/video/embed?id=1858008&autoplay=1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CD44hi Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 Have a good ride! Great weather here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexicanDragon Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 ok, obviously the bike makes all the difference, I'm convinced now: http://www.rtbf.be/video/embed?id=1858008&autoplay=1 Welcome to Bike-Case... I thought you'd been here before. **BRENT** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPI Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 Had a great casual ride with Team HC DC this morning. Awesome as usual, except for all the other people. There was a massive douchebag on rollerblades with ski poles trying to stab everyone on the trail and freakin horses dropping loads on the trail. My gloves came in handy. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shellylh Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 I have an old Trek 8000 race/tn bike that i use mostly at home on a trainer. The problem is that it is too small for me. I was thinking that I could get a longer seatpost (and one that is setback) - like 400mm - until I get another bike*. Can you point me at some decent budget seatposts? I looked about Thompson Elite but I don't need or want to spend that much on something that won't be used for very long. *I can't ride a bike still because of my shoulder so buying a new bike right now really isn't an option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 I have an old Trek 8000 race/tn bike that i use mostly at home on a trainer. The problem is that it is too small for me. I was thinking that I could get a longer seatpost (and one that is setback) - like 400mm - until I get another bike*. Can you point me at some decent budget seatposts? I looked about Thompson Elite but I don't need or want to spend that much on something that won't be used for very long. *I can't ride a bike still because of my shoulder so buying a new bike right now really isn't an option. how about a longer stem? is the problem distance to pedals or to the bars? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shellylh Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 (edited) how about a longer stem? is the problem distance to pedals or to the bars? Distance to the pedals is too short. Right now, I'm not even holding onto the handlebars much because of my shoulder. Also I have long legs and a short torso for my height. Edited October 6, 2013 by shellylh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 http://houston.craigslist.org/bik/4062686503.html Depends on post diameter tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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