Mister X Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 Ouch. Try a vinegar compress, they help with wasp and or bee stings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexicanDragon Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 Didn't quite make 17 miles today, did around 14. Lots of fun, rolling hills. We took it a bit easier than I had expected, but had a great hour riding with a buddy, catching up on some stories, and ended the night with some Brats that were ready for us when we rolled in. Oh, also was given a never-worn Pearl Izumi jersey, which was a nice surprise. We've talked, checked the route, and after the ride today, my buddy thinks I'll be able to do the 35 miler at the Tour de Cure. He knows the road and doesn't think it'll pose a problem. **BRENT** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexicanDragon Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 The pic with the riders was, well, too truthful. How about just the bikes?**BRENT** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomana Posted May 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 Dang, Parris! Brent, glad you're getting in some miles. How's your back with all this?Mike and John, I can't ride with you on Saturday. I really have to get that hitch put on my Saturn, especially since I've already paid for it, and they can't divot next Saturday. I'll be getting a short ride in while waiting the hour and a half for UHaul to hopefully get their act together this time. Is Sunday a possibility? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexicanDragon Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 Hey V. The back hurts the first couple of miles, and towards the end of climbs, but flat or lightly rolling? Feels great.I need to work on my fit as well. Finally have seat height good, but have a set back seatpost. I kinda want to get a straight post and think I will be good. I could scoot the seat up some, but having the post grab the rear of the rails isn't ideal, IMO.My buddy thinks my top tube/stem is a little short, but admits he isn't an expert on it, and he likes to be really stretched out. As inflexible as I am now, I think it's OK. Time to make friends with the fit guys around town.**BRENT** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigmode Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 That says that you made the right decision. I myself was itching for a new frame but I quickly realized that my position has changed so much in less than a year that I'm gonna try to discipline myself and just focus on getting into better shape and riding the wheels off my current bike first. That'll free up more funds for better riding gear such as bibs, jerseys, supplements, etc. In the 3+ yr since my accident my position has changed a great deal as well. Starting with a brand new Specialized Roubaix, it took a little over a year before the head tube became too long. It took less time actually, but I thought it best to be conservative in moving to a more aggressive position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister X Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 Steve Hogg's comments are reminding me of a certain audio blogger again. http://www.stevehoggbikefitting.com/blog/2011/04/power-to-the-pedal-cleat-position/ Interesting article though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 Got the first MTB ride of the year in. Tons of fun, definitely need to get back in tune with the bike and work on bike handling but I was pleasantly surprised with my perceived level of fitness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
en480c4 Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 Got the first MTB ride of the year in. Tons of fun, definitely need to get back in tune with the bike and work on bike handling but I was pleasantly surprised with my perceived level of fitness. I, on the other hand, was not surprised by my complete lack of fitness. Nate's patience for my frequent stops was much appreciated. On the other hand, the new bike performed amazingly well. I came away very impressed. Well, right up to the last climb to the parking lot when my chain broke. Regardless, it was very, very good to get out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPI Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 Where is the video? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 Left straight from work, not about to bring a video camera onto the island unless I want it to be my last day at work. I promise there will be videos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPI Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 (edited) Not sure about the store but this looks like a pretty nice deal if someone is looking for a Garmin 800. $209 http://www.westernbikeworks.com/product/garmin-edge-800 Edited May 17, 2013 by VPI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raffy Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 That's a great deal! After rebate it's gonna end up being $210 bucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPI Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 The local communities really went all out for Ride your Bike to Work Day. I came home early and went for a ride. Most of the major stops were staffed with volunteers giving out fruit, water, gatorade and coffee. The W&OD Trail was pretty packed with people that had ridden into work. Stop lights had back-ups of 20-30 bikes as we waited to cross. For some reason I was useless on the bike today. I blasted through the first half of the ride but was dead the whole way back. One of my worst rides ever for some reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomana Posted May 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 ^ Happens. Very cool about the local communities and Ride your Bike to Work Day. It was Try Not to Get Killed Day here. I went for an early morning short ride. I don't get spooked easy, but drivers were definitely not looking/caring/whatever this morning. I had on two front lights (bike and helmet) and two rear, and was still invisible. Went home after six miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted May 18, 2013 Report Share Posted May 18, 2013 we had a guy ride in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomana Posted May 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2013 F-ing UHaul. Got there this morning, waited an hour, the hitch guy didn't come in, so I didn't get a ride in AND I have to go back at 3PM today and wait for another two hours. This has been going on for six weeks. Soooo pizzed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPI Posted May 18, 2013 Report Share Posted May 18, 2013 That sucks. Aren't there a dozen different U-Haul places around there? My U-Haul shop was great and I was in and out in 30 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pars Posted May 18, 2013 Report Share Posted May 18, 2013 Got 2 commutes in last week, did 20 miles another night, and went out for a short one last night which was cut short when it started pouring rain, but managed 60+ miles this week. Won't ride today. On my Monday commute home, I sensed something amiss with my backpack and reached back to find it had come open. Stopped and packed it back up. Further along I started thinking about my glasses/lens case. Sure enough when I got home, it was missing. Went back (car) along my route and found it, fortunately on a sidewalk instead of in a road. Lesson: don't leave the zippers together at the top, but at the bottom on one side . The commute route is kind of interesting. The big problem here are some railroad tracks that bisect N to S that I need to get across. Only major roads cross them (these are the tracks used for Metra, etc.) and those roads have little to no provision for riding on or next to them. I finally realized I could cut thru the Rt. 59 train station and use the tunnel under the tracks. Depending on time, this tunnel may have quite a few commuters walking thru it, so I usually have to walk the bike. Most of the drivers have been courteous so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrion Posted May 18, 2013 Report Share Posted May 18, 2013 Did a hard 35 with John this morning. Vicki, not riding with you guys tomorrow. I need to get a couple 90 mile weeks. Lost a lot over the last couple of months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin Posted May 18, 2013 Report Share Posted May 18, 2013 when is the meet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomana Posted May 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2013 That sucks. Aren't there a dozen different U-Haul places around there? My U-Haul shop was great and I was in and out in 30 minutes. And they screwed up again by not having the hitch at 3PM ("the store is late"), though I specifically asked and was promised at 8AM. I was so stunned by the incompetency, I couldn't even be angry. So.....two weeks from now, I'll hopefully get the hitch I've already paid for, but the manager did promise me they wouldn't charge me labor, and that's more than half the cost of the whole thing. Really unbelievable! There are lots of UHauls around, but this is the only one near me that installs hitches.....though this one probably shouldn't since they can't get their act together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomana Posted May 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2013 Did a hard 35 with John this morning. Vicki, not riding with you guys tomorrow. I need to get a couple 90 mile weeks. Lost a lot over the last couple of months. Booooo! I don't think I've even since you since late October/early November. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPI Posted May 18, 2013 Report Share Posted May 18, 2013 My U-Haul only charged $30 to install. I guess I must have been lucky as they seemed to be a decent outfit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrion Posted May 18, 2013 Report Share Posted May 18, 2013 Booooo! I don't think I've even since you since late October/early November. A couple of more weeks and I will join you guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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