Author Topic: Any cyclists? (Read 105467 times)

mocat · « **Reply #1001 on:** June 04, 2023, 08:47:07 PM »

Heck yeah cac

Catchacold · « **Reply #1002 on:** June 27, 2023, 10:05:44 PM »

Alex Howes updates from the Tour Divide are a delight, in the "yes pls i'll have more of this" thread sort of way.

instagram.com/mythicalstateof

Sandstone Outcropping · « **Reply #1003 on:** July 29, 2023, 12:38:31 PM »

Took advantage of some cooler temps this morning to do a 34.89mi on a combination of gravel and county blacktop. Had cool breezes and cloud cover the entire time. Felt good.

tdaver · « **Reply #1004 on:** August 06, 2023, 11:16:18 PM »

Something for you mountain bikers to consider. Hut to hut trip through some amazing scenery.

https://aquariustrail.com/

Sandstone Outcropping · « **Reply #1005 on:** August 07, 2023, 08:49:15 AM »

Quote from: tdaver on August 06, 2023, 11:16:18 PM

Something for you mountain bikers to consider. Hut to hut trip through some amazing scenery.

https://aquariustrail.com/

Looks incredible. Have you done this trail? Are the trails very technical (like you have to ride over sharp boulders)?

tdaver · « **Reply #1006 on:** August 07, 2023, 10:23:13 PM »

I’m no biker. Just based on the area, I’d guess at least a little of it would probably be technical trail.

Sandstone Outcropping · « **Reply #1007 on:** August 11, 2023, 04:22:43 PM »

Did a short ride on the Flint Hills Nature Trail this morning. Didn’t go all the way to Allen because of the heat. I’m pleased to report that they have installed a water source/ bottle filler in Bushong which is great.

mocat · « **Reply #1008 on:** August 11, 2023, 04:27:18 PM »

nice m8. i'm glad you did not die out there

Sandstone Outcropping · « **Reply #1009 on:** August 11, 2023, 04:37:16 PM »

Quote from: mocat on August 11, 2023, 04:27:18 PM

nice m8. i'm glad you did not die out there

The first time I did the trail about 5-6 years ago we went all the way to Allen and I didn’t get enough water and snacks. I was getting cramps about 5 miles from the end. It was scary. The hills are not bad but the sun gets really hot later in the morning.

mocat · « **Reply #1010 on:** August 11, 2023, 05:32:14 PM »

It's surprising bc osawatomie is an absolute shithole but the stretch from there to Ottawa is the best. It's like as close to forest as you get in Kansas

DaBigTrain · « **Reply #1011 on:** October 11, 2023, 08:36:17 PM »

Had a nice ride tonight and caught this sunset.

Spracne · « **Reply #1012 on:** October 11, 2023, 09:41:29 PM »

Deep in the heart of Texas?

DaBigTrain · « **Reply #1013 on:** October 11, 2023, 10:22:37 PM »

Quote from: Spracne on October 11, 2023, 09:41:29 PM

Deep in the heart of Texas?

Just north of the SA airport.

Sandstone Outcropping · « **Reply #1014 on:** November 11, 2023, 02:19:24 PM »

Did 23 miles of gravel yesterday. Felt good.

mocat · « **Reply #1015 on:** January 02, 2024, 04:02:48 PM »

post your 2023 strava spotify wrapped thing itt

Sandstone Outcropping · « **Reply #1016 on:** January 02, 2024, 09:20:54 PM »

congrats. awesome year

tdaver · « **Reply #1017 on:** January 03, 2024, 09:54:29 AM »

Nice work, mocat! How does that compare to previous years?

And do you find the Strava subscription worthwhile? Seems like they keep sliding more and more stuff behind the paywall, and it’s ticking me off. Probably should just start paying.

IPA4Me · « **Reply #1018 on:** January 03, 2024, 10:25:48 AM »

Quote from: tdaver on January 03, 2024, 09:54:29 AM

Nice work, mocat! How does that compare to previous years?

And do you find the Strava subscription worthwhile? Seems like they keep sliding more and more stuff behind the paywall, and it’s ticking me off. Probably should just start paying.

Garmin Connect is free. You lose the competitive nature of KOM but tracks everything just fine for me.

mocat · « **Reply #1019 on:** January 03, 2024, 02:39:36 PM »

Quote from: tdaver on January 03, 2024, 09:54:29 AM

Nice work, mocat! How does that compare to previous years?

And do you find the Strava subscription worthwhile? Seems like they keep sliding more and more stuff behind the paywall, and it’s ticking me off. Probably should just start paying.

i started cycling in 2018 and have increased mileage every year. the last two years i have commuted to work whenever it's nice enough. this year like almost 600 miles was in May, most of which was riding the katy trail.

i don't mind paying for strava bc it is an amazing app, and poring over my route, looking at heatmaps, planning routes based on global heatmaps, etc is all worthwhile. idk if this a premium feature but the flyover animation is amazing (for rides in cooler locations of course), it's all worth it for me.

garmin connect is fine but it's annoying they don't use moving time to calculate avg speed. maybe there's a way to change that, idk.

bucket · « **Reply #1020 on:** January 03, 2024, 05:17:10 PM »

I'm looking at getting a bike and am seeking advice on what to look for. I used to bike a lot but only used a beach cruiser to get around. I was travelling 2-4 miles a couple times on a good week. Now I'm near a 17 mile, flat, paved trail and I think I'll want to go more than 2 miles at a time. As a newb, what's a good cheap bike to seek out on Facebook marketplace or a used bike shop? I'm looking at spending $200-$300.

Sandstone Outcropping · « **Reply #1021 on:** January 03, 2024, 08:15:57 PM »

Quote from: bucket on January 03, 2024, 05:17:10 PM

I'm looking at getting a bike and am seeking advice on what to look for. I used to bike a lot but only used a beach cruiser to get around. I was travelling 2-4 miles a couple times on a good week. Now I'm near a 17 mile, flat, paved trail and I think I'll want to go more than 2 miles at a time. As a newb, what's a good cheap bike to seek out on Facebook marketplace or a used bike shop? I'm looking at spending $200-$300.

Specialized Sirrus or Kona Dew or whatever Trek’s equivalent model is called would be great for something like this.

mocat · « **Reply #1022 on:** January 04, 2024, 09:12:22 AM »

yeah the kona dew rules and i want to build one up as a dedicated commuter.

this may sound stupid but my recommendation for your first bike is to spend $400-500 instead of $200-300. i browse FB marketplace (and the kc cycling swap & shop group) quite a bit, and that price range is the sweet spot where you are getting a real bike that you might actually want to ride, instead of a walmart bike or a 1970s beach cruiser that weighs 50 lbs. of course there are exceptions!

bucket · « **Reply #1023 on:** January 04, 2024, 09:17:39 AM »

Quote from: mocat on January 04, 2024, 09:12:22 AM

yeah the kona dew rules and i want to build one up as a dedicated commuter.

this may sound stupid but my recommendation for your first bike is to spend $400-500 instead of $200-300. i browse FB marketplace (and the kc cycling swap & shop group) quite a bit, and that price range is the sweet spot where you are getting a real bike that you might actually want to ride, instead of a walmart bike or a 1970s beach cruiser that weighs 50 lbs. of course there are exceptions!

I'm open to $400-$500. Hoping to get more of a deal over the winter.

IPA4Me · « **Reply #1024 on:** January 04, 2024, 09:23:32 AM »

New models released in the fall. So discounts should be there on old models that remain in inventory.

Agree that $500 is a better spot. Break above the Walmart bike crap to the bike shop entry level.