Author Topic: Any cyclists? (Read 107509 times)

AST · « **Reply #400 on:** May 27, 2015, 04:16:27 PM »

pretty jell'n right now. have a blast and stay safe on the descents SEK_!

SEK_EMAW · « **Reply #401 on:** May 28, 2015, 08:47:54 AM »

Thanks man. I am pretty excited about it. Should be some pretty awesome riding in general...the mountain intimidates me a little bit but I think as long as I watch my HR and keep from blowing up I should be able to make it.

Give me a follow on Strava.
https://www.strava.com/athletes/3113692

AST · « **Reply #402 on:** May 28, 2015, 09:18:59 AM »

i will follow on strava when I get hooked up with strava

AST · « **Reply #403 on:** May 28, 2015, 09:21:02 AM »

you should be watching the Giro right now to see the climbing they are doing, insano!

SEK_EMAW · « **Reply #404 on:** May 28, 2015, 09:55:55 AM »

I will look just like Gilbert when I am descending Haleakala.

ednksu · « **Reply #405 on:** May 28, 2015, 11:24:38 AM »

Quote from: SEK_EMAW on May 27, 2015, 03:20:50 PM

Hey guys - I haven't been riding nearly as much as I would like...endless mowing, ball practices, etc., but next week I will be in Maui and while I am there I am going to rent a bike and attempt this bad boy:

https://www.strava.com/segments/614610

yeah I think I bussed up that.....good luck/taken voice

SEK_EMAW · « **Reply #406 on:** May 28, 2015, 11:35:49 AM »

Thanks.

AST · « **Reply #407 on:** May 31, 2015, 02:50:12 PM »

just got 46mi in after a 12 day break. worst cramps of my life right now as I guess I wasn't completely recovered from the stomach bug I had.

oh well, was ack in the saddle!

ednksu · « **Reply #408 on:** June 01, 2015, 05:37:10 PM »

http://abcnews.go.com/International/john-kerry-travels-boston-surgery-broken-leg/story?id=31453428
John Kerry kinda sucks at riding bikes. Broke the eff out of his femur.

IPA4Me · « **Reply #409 on:** June 02, 2015, 05:36:56 AM »

Old dudes and high-speed descents don't mix well.

AST · « **Reply #410 on:** June 02, 2015, 07:09:49 AM »

Quote from: IPA4Me on June 02, 2015, 05:36:56 AM

Old dudes and high-speed descents don't mix well.

uh oh, deets please

AST · « **Reply #411 on:** June 02, 2015, 07:12:07 AM »

or are you referring to Kerry?

IPA4Me · « **Reply #412 on:** June 02, 2015, 11:07:20 AM »

Lol. I was referring to Kerry. I recovered my skid before biting it.

asava · « **Reply #413 on:** June 03, 2015, 09:59:12 AM »

Oh man, still in disbelief about that finish in Albstadt. Nino schurely had it locked up, and then heartbreak. Good on Absalon tho, he put on a show. Gotta wonder how much the 34 year old has left in him. Side note: the Swiss are complete badasses.

puniraptor · « **Reply #414 on:** June 04, 2015, 08:40:56 AM »

this morning cycling story:
I was driving my hellantra out of my 'hood following a mom van. the mom van stops at the stop sign, sees no cars, and begins to pull out onto the major road. A cyclist comes off the sidewalk at 15-20 mph and plows into the front fender of the van.

the mom gets out to help the cyclist who just lays on the ground checking her body parts, silently really angry.

I ask if everyone is ok and if we need to call anyone. They are totally silent. I linger around in case my expert witness testimony is needed, but the cyclist gets up checks out the bike and rides away.

I offer any help one more time to no response, get in my hellantra, and ride away.

Please contact me with any questions or concerns.

IPA4Me · « **Reply #415 on:** June 04, 2015, 03:52:57 PM »

Cyclist fail.

ednksu · « **Reply #416 on:** June 05, 2015, 03:37:57 AM »

Lots of cool stuff out there now about the Dirty Kanza 200 that was recently held in the Flint Hills. Some wild pics in here: http://www.kansascity.com/living/article22865088.html
http://www.kansascity.com/living/article22681467.html

After talking to a few riders, the rain absolutely wrecked the course. About 15 miles in there was a 3 mile hike with your bike on your back because the mud was so bad.

IPA4Me · « **Reply #417 on:** June 05, 2015, 06:49:34 AM »

Yikes. That would suck.

SEK_EMAW · « **Reply #418 on:** June 08, 2015, 10:14:24 AM »

Haleakala kicked my teeth in. I gave up my attempt at 5500'...beyond my imagination of how hard it might be. Bombing down the descent for 20 miles was awesome though. Lots of great riding in Maui and I got in over 10k feet of climbing in just over 100 miles of riding for the week.

IPA4Me · « **Reply #419 on:** June 08, 2015, 03:37:44 PM »

Sounds like an awesome week.

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AST · « **Reply #420 on:** June 08, 2015, 09:00:26 PM »

glad you had an awesome times!

Spracne · « **Reply #421 on:** June 08, 2015, 10:05:24 PM »

Can I get a decent commuter bike that I can also mess around with on some training for distance crap for around $500? My ride to school is short, so I dont need much comfort, but I'd also like to do a little training for the MS 150. It's sort of a goal of mine someday.

michigancat · « **Reply #422 on:** June 09, 2015, 12:16:50 AM »

Quote from: Spracne on June 08, 2015, 10:05:24 PM

Can I get a decent commuter bike that I can also mess around with on some training for distance crap for around $500? My ride to school is short, so I dont need much comfort, but I'd also like to do a little training for the MS 150. It's sort of a goal of mine someday.

Giant escape

michigancat · « **Reply #423 on:** June 09, 2015, 12:19:51 AM »

http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-us/bikes/model/escape.2/18736/76132/

I have the city which just has a rack and fenders and it's great.

EMAWmeister · « **Reply #424 on:** June 09, 2015, 12:39:37 AM »

Just bought a bike off craigslist, gonna ride that crap all around kc