Ok...I've been inspired to create at bike thread...lets see if this has any wheelsFTFY.
for my first post ...
At the end of the 9/11 ride, do all the riders crash into a building?
JET FUEL CANNOT BURN STEEL BIKE FRAMESwhat about carbon fiber?
JET FUEL CANNOT MELT CARBON FIBER.JET FUEL CANNOT BURN STEEL BIKE FRAMESwhat about carbon fiber?
He complains about sports threads so he goes and starts one.let's be clear on my distain for Sports
What are your hobbies, Sidehatch?
I ride downhill to the bar to watch early morning football matches. Then I walk it back home or to the start of Golden Gate Park to ride to the bar at the end of the park. If I make it to the bar at the end of GG Park, I usually have to cab it home.Hell of a workout regimen you've got there, Smacks.
Hell of a workout regimen you've got there, Smacks.
why don't you just Uber it then? Just like being seen on your fixie with your right pant leg rolled up?I ride downhill to the bar to watch early morning football matches. Then I walk it back home or to the start of Golden Gate Park to ride to the bar at the end of the park. If I make it to the bar at the end of GG Park, I usually have to cab it home.Hell of a workout regimen you've got there, Smacks.
Family, biking, beer and music are my four greatest pleasures in life
why don't you just Uber it then?
Just like being seen on your fixie with your right pant leg rolled up?
Is this the bike thread now? If so, this is my new ride....
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Family, biking, beer and music are my four greatest pleasures in life
What are your hobbies, Sidehatch?hope this answers your question
Did this trip a couple years back. It was totally sublime. Climbing 6,000 feet in a day and getting swallowed by mud and forced to find a detour didn't feel so great at the time, but I would do the trip again in a heartbeat:
http://www.outsideonline.com/2004951/new-hut-trip-durango-moab-mountain-bikes
Smackie doesn't uber - doesn't believe in their liability model.Are you talking about them classifying all the drivers as independent contractors?
I also bike commute to work and MTB during the winter - closing in on 3,300 miles so far this yearthat's impressive
when I see people riding their bikes on the road, I scream at them . . . "do I ride my fucking car on your fucking bike trails?" get off the road, assholes.
relaxer, how is biking to work in winter? does snow stop you from biking?
when I see people riding their bikes on the road, I scream at them . . . "do I ride my fucking car on your fucking bike trails?" get off the road, assholes.
when I see people riding their bikes on the road, I scream at them . . . "do I ride my fucking car on your fucking bike trails?" get off the road, assholes.
Really? i'm going to have to go against you on this one. Because there aren't bike trails everywhere.
And because there's no way in hell someone over the age of 16 (12?) should be riding their bike on a pedestrian sidewalk.
when I see people riding their bikes on the road, I scream at them . . . "do I ride my fucking car on your fucking bike trails?" get off the road, assholes.
Fuck you. Do you know how often I'm almost hit because douchebag drivers use the dedicated bike lanes as a fun new lane to speed into or park on top of or throw their doors open into?
I appreciate the sentiment and symbolism of the bike lanes but they've just given asshole drivers even more of an opportunity to be assholes. Overall a net positive though.
Please, review Virginia.
http://bikeleague.org/StateBikeLaws
relaxer, how is biking to work in winter? does snow stop you from biking?
There's no such thing as bad weather, just bad gear. So no, biking in the winter is not too difficult because I have very good cold weather clothing. Really, biking in the summer is the big bitch because it's so damn hot.
And the snow has not stopped me yet because if it's bad enough that I can ride my fat tire bike (which is the only time I ever ride that thing) then it's bad enough that work has been cancelled.
It helps a lot that my commute is riding Mass Ave for two miles and then shooting up North Cap. It's not like I'm on backroads. These are among the first roads paved when there's a storm.
when I see people riding their bikes on the road, I scream at them . . . "do I ride my fucking car on your fucking bike trails?" get off the road, assholes.
Really? i'm going to have to go against you on this one. Because there aren't bike trails everywhere.
And because there's no way in hell someone over the age of 16 (12?) should be riding their bike on a pedestrian sidewalk.
There's no such thing as bad weather
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSkUyR-ENN4
bike paths are not just "bike paths"..they are also for people walking...
bikers are annoying as fuck..they have this holier than thou attitude about them... look at me on my bike! i'm good for the environment, you suck...
but if you're driving god forbid you get near any biker....."HOW DARE YOU NOT COME TO A FULL STOP AND LET ME BIKE BY!"
people can walk anywhere they like
why do they need a paved path
bike paths are not just "bike paths"..they are also for people walking...try walking on any bike paths in NOVA... you aresitting therewalking and every ten second "ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNYOIUUUUUUUURRRRRRRRRRRRLEFFFFFFFFFFFFFFTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT"...so fuckin' annoying..just pass me and shut the fuck up..or better yet SLOW THE FUCK DOWN...
bikers are annoying as fuck..they have this holier than thou attitude about them... look at me on my bike! i'm good for the environment, you suck...
bike paths are not just "bike paths"..they are also for people walking...try walking on any bike paths in NOVA... you aresitting therewalking and every ten
the sad reality is people tend to suck....car drivers suck..bikers suck... the only guys I have sympathy for are pedestrians cause they get fucked by everyone.
who wants to runners who insist on running 2 or 3 abreast and taking up the entire path and then acting like the biker is some kind of ass when they call the passdrives me bonkers and happens all the time
This morning I had this happen and then almost ran headlong into a gaggle of georgetown students running in the opposite direction who even after making eye contact wouldn't give me any room on the path
bike paths are not just "bike paths"..they are also for people walking...try walking on any bike paths in NOVA... you aresitting therewalking and every ten second "ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNYOIUUUUUUUURRRRRRRRRRRRLEFFFFFFFFFFFFFFTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT"...so fuckin' annoying..just pass me and shut the fuck up..or better yet SLOW THE FUCK DOWN...
In Maryland and DC, bicyclists are required to announce themselves when overtaking pedestrians, runners and other trail users. Not so much in VA. (http://www.potomacpedalers.org/?page=bikelaws)
on bike paths bikers essentially treats pedestrians pretty much like cars treat bikers on the road...
Bike etiquette question for those who trail ride regularly:
I was riding my mountain bike on a gravely trail that goes around a lake in the suburbs. There's plenty of room to pass on the left if walkers are doing as they are supposed to do and walking on the right. I passed an old women with a dog who WAS on the far right. I didn't say "Passing on the left" because she was clearly our of my way.
She proceeded to yell at me "PLEASE ALERT!" (Maybe I scared her dog or something, I dunno, I didn't notice anything out of the ordinary.)
Is it proper etiquette to alert each and every walker on a busy trail that you are passing them, or should you only be expected to alert those who appear to be in harm's way?
So looking for some commuter clothing recommendations
I am looking for some good pants and shoe covers to stay dry (and a little warmer) during the wet days
what about slacks in general, I see there are a number of companies making 'biking pants' just curious what people are wearing/liking
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Nice...New District Brewing is hosting the after party!!
Arlington ? Shirlington Afternoon Party, New District Brewing Company
Location: New District Brewing Company (near the W&OD trail)
Address: 2709 S Oakland St, Arlington VA 22206
Pit Stop Time: 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
have you had their beers? Granted, I only tried one or two at the Brewers Ball but they were not very good.....
I read a tiny bit of that. We live in such a weird world... Everyone constantly needs to share everything. Why cant this dude just ride his fucking bike without having to write a huge essay on it? Also, who is the audience that wants to read about some random dude's long bike trip?umm...isn't that what the internets is all about
"I was barely getting 7 hours of sleep a night" wahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
I read a tiny bit of that. We live in such a weird world... Everyone constantly needs to share everything. Why cant this dude just ride his fucking bike without having to write a huge essay on it? Also, who is the audience that wants to read about some random dude's long bike trip?
"I was barely getting 7 hours of sleep a night" wahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
I read a tiny bit of that. We live in such a weird world... Everyone constantly needs to share everything. Why cant this dude just ride his fucking bike without having to write a huge essay on it? Also, who is the audience that wants to read about some random dude's long bike trip?
"I was barely getting 7 hours of sleep a night" wahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
+1
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Nice...New District Brewing is hosting the after party!!
Arlington ? Shirlington Afternoon Party, New District Brewing Company
Location: New District Brewing Company (near the W&OD trail)
Address: 2709 S Oakland St, Arlington VA 22206
Pit Stop Time: 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Los Amigos InvisiblesThis is always a fun event ...family friendly
Tour de Fat (something at Yarks Park to do with biking and new belgium brewing)
5-21 3:40 pm
http://www.newbelgium.com/events/tour-de-fat/washington
Sorry. I, seem to remember that I posted something in here a long time ago that people didn't like.yeah but you do that in just about every thread, so there is that
Masturbation has not been front-of-mind since the accident. However I can tell you that wiping ass with your off hand is... challenging.
I should note that this accident happened two months ago and I'm recovering well. Broken arm, wrist, nose and mild skull fracture with lots of various stitches on my face and hands and legs. It was a real drag, gotta say.
Kidding! She's actually terrific and I'm lucky to be with her.
Kidding! She's actually terrific and I'm lucky to be with her.
Hi Relaxer's girlfriend!Petition to brand her "the Relaxative".
Just to be clear, by "brand" I mean we refer to her by that moniker, not brand in the Keith Raniere/Allison Mack sex cult sort of way.Hi Relaxer's girlfriend!Petition to brand her "the Relaxative".
Man she'd totally be into that thoughSend me her number and I'll have Allie reach out.
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here is me after getting head on by a car as I was biking home from work
It sorta shows up when I'm all hot and bothered though.
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It sorta shows up when I'm all hot and bothered though.
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Hey Relaxer...you should report this to WABA's crash trackerhere is me after getting head on by a car as I was biking home from workEither way, I'm glad you're on the mend.
It sorta shows up when I'm all hot and bothered though.
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Separated at birth: https://twitter.com/PhilipSherburne/status/1025362394745323520
only 52% complete, with large swath not even planned... they've got some work to do.Agreed...but ya gotta start with vision
Just imagine if any of us said this to KatieBug unprompted. How quickly would we be banned?It sorta shows up when I'm all hot and bothered though.
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Separated at birth: https://twitter.com/PhilipSherburne/status/1025362394745323520
uhmm, I just stumbled into this thread for no reason, more than likely from all the bike riders I put up with in the NL. that right there, is one highly fuckable man.
I'll be the bike path . . . you be the easy, rider.
Just imagine if any of us said this to KatieBug unprompted. How quickly would we be banned?It sorta shows up when I'm all hot and bothered though.
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Separated at birth: https://twitter.com/PhilipSherburne/status/1025362394745323520
uhmm, I just stumbled into this thread for no reason, more than likely from all the bike riders I put up with in the NL. that right there, is one highly fuckable man.
I'll be the bike path . . . you be the easy, rider.
Can’t tell if serious, Space.
my new two wheeled rideOh, we're on the board of Julain's America and the Commonwealth of Two Wheelin, I see.
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I like,
how 1000 to 4000 for a toy you ride around and go, wheeeee . . . isn't insane.
Where are these $4000 concerts people are attending, why has no one informed Julian’s America of this, and is the presale password still Fidelio?I like,
how 1000 to 4000 for a toy you ride around and go, wheeeee . . . isn't insane.
some folks spend the same amount going to a show. at least the biker has a useful item at the end of his purchase... the concert-goer is left with a ticket stub and some fuzzy memories. meh.
Where are these $4000 concerts people are attending, why has no one informed Julian’s America of this, and is the presale password still Fidelio?I like,
how 1000 to 4000 for a toy you ride around and go, wheeeee . . . isn't insane.
some folks spend the same amount going to a show. at least the biker has a useful item at the end of his purchase... the concert-goer is left with a ticket stub and some fuzzy memories. meh.
Wait this is a new accident? I mean the broken collarbone happened Saturday?
yikes that sucks...and why I always wear a helmet. Injury might have been much worse
That's not the first time that's happened with the chain, and i think i got it fixed at least once before. How do i prevent it from occurring again?
1. lubrication...not just for anal sexGuys, Relaxer is not coming back no matter how hard you try to summon him. #ToiletArea
I've been a pretty frequent customer at the Bike Lane in Springfield. I'm sure they'll fix me up right.always go with who you know and trust
Apparently they also brew their own beer and serve it at their Reston location, but no such luck at the Springfield location.
You ever been to Buffalo buddy?actually, I biked from about 50 miles outside of Erie to there and on another trip went from Buf to Brockport
fuckin hate to see this
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contex (https://washingtoncitypaper.com/article/533662/brookland-residents-push-for-traffic-safety-after-5-year-olds-death/)
I do NOT approve https://glidecycle.com/
but I guess if you have knee issues...but god you look like a dork
I do NOT approve https://glidecycle.com/
but I guess if you have knee issues...but god you look like a dork
guess i'm a dork, then...I think past performance has indicated this as a known fact
guess i'm a dork, then...I think past performance has indicated this as a known fact
don't get too fixated on buying a "tri bike" if you're just starting out. get a road bike you're comfy on, doesn't need to have the "tri bike" label attached. for $1500 you'll probably be better off getting a standard road bike and then adding arm rests (if you think you need/want them). the missus does the occasional tri and she uses a decent road bike with arm rests and a few other things added on. means she can also use the bike for straight-up road biking without looking like a wannabe.good advice
Happy Bicycle Daydidn’t even know and managed to get 13 miles in the saddle today
Happy Bicycle Daydidn’t even know and managed to get 13 miles in the saddle today
forgot about Hofmann's trippy bike ride...will take a dose next ride to celebrateHappy Bicycle Daydidn’t even know and managed to get 13 miles in the saddle today
It's a different kind of bicycle day, but that sounds nice!
How crazy is a century? Does marathon training have any crossover benefits? Thinking DC to the Beach on July 28th.a century is MUCH easier than a marathon
a century is MUCH easier than a marathon
it's all about being ok with being in your saddle from 8 hours in one day...long days are the best and get in your saddle early
If you can do a hard 40 mile ride, you could probably do a century if it's supported and you take all day
I'd say almost zero crossover other than running makes your lungs nice and strong (IMO)
3- saddle sores:seat position is good to focus on
3- saddle sores:seat position is good to focus on
You will be in that one position for 8 hours
Get high quality bike shorts
I don’t use it, but lots of distance riders swear by udder butter to prevent chapped things
I think I should just buy a giant padded seat.don't do that, I think that makes it worse
I think I should just buy a giant padded seat.don't do that, I think that makes it worse
One thing a lot of people aren't willing to do is to get peadal clips/shoes
and don't get the rat cage type. The biggest benifit is you are making the same pedal movement EVERY rotation, doesn't matter how you get on the bike or where your head is, foot is always in the same position...and if that's a comfortable position, that makes all the diffrence
one suggestion is
go to a real bike shop and see if they can do a 'fitting' on your bike
what they will try to do is adjut headset, seat and post so you are in the sweet position
Not sure why I've had little issue with this over the years and the miles, but am thankful as not sure I could enjoy it if it was painful
I think the clips are part of that
one more thing: after my first long ride and subsequent butthurt, i bought a gel . . .Guys, the Relaxer thread is over there but this ain’t going to get him to come back.
Rack Spotter is down :(
unappreciaed great post!Rack Spotter is down :(
The Rusty Organ and flawd threads are elsewhere