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Out'n about... just not Climbing => Biking => Topic started by: mungeclimber on May 07, 2008, 07:58:07 PM
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shit loads of white cranes or herons
island full of big birds
2 families of canadian gooses 5 chicks each
13 miles mostly dirt road (underestimate likely but likely more since those roads out there twist and curl. thought I was going to get stuck with an out and back, but it eventually looped back to the wildlife refuge visitor center.
what a stellar spot to ride.
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new estimate 14.5 - took an hour and 20. is that a good pace or shitty pace?
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It's the time in the saddle that counts. An hour+ of elavated exercise burns bonus calories.
I biked from Foster City to Sunnyvale today. 30 miles @ about 2hrs
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Not bad... I know where you went, and the time sounds reasonable. That was the first dirt trail I rode on my singlespeed...
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werd to the calorie burn
it's a stunning location with all the wildlife out there.
weird though, lots of dead birds with no heads, in the road.
kewl, I'll probably ride it again on Friday night if anyone wants to go with.
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weird though, lots of dead birds with no heads, in the road.
Munge you bring up a good point.
When I started riding last year, I noticed a heck of a lot of road kill on the side of the raod. Mainly squirrels, must have come up short.
Time in the saddle is good. I remember my legs were good for 100+ miles.
Heck I wasn't tired after 100, but oh my back and butt.
Plus, it'll help you build that nice callous ring down there. Ahhhh the joys of riding
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Sore back = ill fitting bike...
Sore ass = ill fitting seat...
It's all fixable. ;D
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Time in the saddle is good....
Oh, you've changed your tone now that James is on the way. Remember? It was not that long ago that you said time in the saddle is NOT good. ::) Watch out. James might want a little sister. Better stay off of that saddle...
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Insert Quote
Sore back = ill fitting bike...
Sore ass = ill fitting seat...
It's all fixable.
Are you offering to help fit me?
Oh, you've changed your tone now that James is on the way. Remember? It was not that long ago that you said time in the saddle is NOT good.
True, the work is done for me. Mr. Mud needs all the help to keep his little guys flowing.
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good lord, nice posting. Callous ring? WTF!
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Sore back = ill fitting bike...
Sore ass = ill fitting seat...
It's all fixable. ;D
how do you fix the back one. not so bad if it's warm, but if it's cold, it can get sore fast.
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Make sure your bike fits... If you got it from a decent shop, they should have done okay. Don't be afraid to go back and request a longer/shorter stem to make it fit better.
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Make sure your bike fits... If you got it from a decent shop, they should have done okay. Don't be afraid to go back and request a longer/shorter stem to make it fit better.
what does that mean? "fits" if I haven't ridden more than a handful of miles at a time for training purposes, I think it fits so far, and some soreness is expected yes?
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Your legs should be sore, not your back (unless you're riding on really rough trails, then you might expect a little soreness there). Your ass may be a little sore, but should not be on fire after 10-15 miles...
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ok so that's the only criteria for a fit, is that the back shouldn't be sore. How do you objectify that measurement though?
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Sorry, I don't deal with mountain bikes...
http://www.caree.org/bike101bikefit.htm
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interesting, i don't think I am, but if I'm rocking but not at full extension, then what's the solution?
thx for the site and insight
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another 14 miler today after work. my hamstring is toight, like a toiger.
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Mungie...
Sorry I didn't get back to you regarding riding on Friday. I was in Paso Robles when I got your message. Another crazy long ride on Saturday. ;)
And yes, I finished in a measly 15 hours and 55 minutes.
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17.7 miles last night, new loop out into the bay following the slough to the power lines, then east to the tracks and back down. saddle sore last night, but ok bum today.
and I think I'm underestimating my mileage with fewer way points on the curves.
what would be awesome is bike with a boat or windsurfing board, then windsurf back in.
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http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/ca/san-jose/601955158573
map of the ride.
may ride it again tonight, but add on the other loop.
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heat warning in effect, good sufferin
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uber and I rode from his place to Fremont Older. Uber was hill climbing in fine form. I on the other hand, suck wind. I blame allergies, or any other decent excuse. But at least I kept moving, even if I walked a bit of it. After yesterday's ride, plus todays, my ass really hurts now.
just not used to being in the saddle.
9.12 rough estimate on mileage
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/ca/los-altos/961066945843
Fremont Older map...
http://www.waltscycle.com/images/local-cycling/fremont_older_map.pdf
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So it's bike to work day....they give you free water and a power bar. Whoopie!
I ask, where's the free beer?
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Who's "they"? The man...is the man watching to make sure you don't take the bottle and bar and then get into the gas hog?
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I drove a six cylinder and accelerated heavily today
SUCK MY CARBON
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They be volunteers hanging out at the train station.
I hate this day....the one day of the year folks with a bike swarm the train. Do they take it the next day?? Not.
Give me free beer and I'll bike to work everyday.
Go Munge, cruz through the traffic as everyone else is pedaling thier way to heat stroke.
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munge.....classic and a crack up too!
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plus todays, my ass really hurts now.
Yeah, but that has nothing to do with the riding...MEOW!
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plus todays, my ass really hurts now.
Yeah, but that has nothing to do with the riding...MEOW!
Be gentle. He brusies easily.
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So it's bike to work day....they give you free water and a power bar. Whoopie!
I ask, where's the free beer?
Every day should be bike to work day. There should be nothing special about it. This thing is just a way for do-gooder liberals to feel good about themselves until next bike to work day...
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exactly why I won't do it, besides it's too far.
;)
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Pfffttttt...
it's too far.
;)
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We can't all ride montebello, some of us must set the lowest common denominator in cycling.
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Munge,
a lower ride would be to ride to Paul and Eddies and put some drinks down instead. Try it, guaranteed to please.
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where's that?
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Stevens Creek at 85.
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On the right, after the exit.
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Next to the exit. Keep turning right and you're there. Squiddo knows the place well.
He likes to hang out there in his bike shorts.
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sassy
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so, I pull tons of chicka's numbers in those shorts.
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so, I pull tons of chicka's numbers in those shorts.
How come they had Adam's Apples?
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'cause they were viking's!
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7.6 miles today. feeling slow.
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another 10 on the flats today
knees are tweaking from using the clips. should I move them fore or aft?
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Perhaps move them back. Also make sure your feet float. If your feet are always trying to rotate against the peddle stop you probably want to rotate the clip a bit.
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my ride from yesterday...
6.36m or so....
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/ca/san-jose/138537248867
i can't catch my breath out there, so on some hills I lost. Uber is charging the hills. and did the big dip in the back there without realizing what he was doing... sun was in his eyes with other bikers going 'come on over' hahaha
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Uber is charging the hills. and did the big dip in the back there without realizing what he was doing... sun was in his eyes with other bikers going 'come on over' hahaha
They were like "Go ahead! Go ahead!" I could see it was a bowl but the sun was in my eyes so I didn't know what kind of drop it was until I hit the lip. Then I think I yelled, "This is RAD!" and I heard some folks chuckle. Made it up the other side no problemo. Way fun for a short ride near work.
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http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/ca/san-jose/946966237479
25+ miles
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11 miles
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/ca/san-jose/251960442621
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almost 11 - more flats
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/ca/san-jose/848402464922
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OK - who is in for an A-dero or Fremont Older ride tomorrow (Tue) nite?
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eight ball says "consult me later"
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ditto here....need to see how this pain called work rolls out.
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same
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I don't care about work, I just really consulted the eight ball and that's what it said.
LOL!!
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I'm out today. I was asked to attend TWO business functions tonight (and it is mandatory I attend one). Could probably use a rest day anyhow. I did a 4mile hill run @ Rancho yesterday and then went to swim class. Calves started cramping up last nite.
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Two? It must be tough being so popular;-)
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I'm out today. I was asked to attend TWO business functions tonight (and it is mandatory I attend one). Could probably use a rest day anyhow. I did a 4mile hill run @ Rancho yesterday and then went to swim class. Calves started cramping up last nite.
Are you off the water wings yet? :D
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Actually the instructors keep telling me that I'm ready for the master's program. They said that my form is pretty good overall, I just need to relax a bit more.
Personally, I think I still need to build up a little more. I still seem to be sucking wind pretty bad in the pool.
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latest ride with F4
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/ca/san-jose/666980892286
bummed, only 16 miles. looks we need to add in the san tomas aquino creek trail in or another levee loop
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just over 10 miles, not too rough estimate Factor4
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/ca/san-jose/718019457949
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Wow...a whopping 30ft of elevation gain... ;D
Embrace the puking, Robert. Let's go hit some more hills! My eye is almost normal color now and my cranks have actually been tightened down with a torque wrench by a licensed professional!!
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August is 10K month. 10K of elevation.
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Wow...a whopping 30ft of elevation gain... ;D
probably less, though I did the hill over the freeway twice, so that's like 60' ft of gain.
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ha ha
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a-dero at 6:30 tonight, looking top 120 tonight!!!
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ahhh might see you there depending on when I can get out. Friggen beautiful outside.
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put yer lycra away and sak up and come climbing in the palisades. whats wrong with you people?!?!
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we work:-)
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thats no excuse. i work too. this weekend, palisades! do something worthwhile in your lives! have an adventure! dont just sort you gear in the living room every week!
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HA, this weekend I'm in San Diego. Mammoth and the East Side though starting on the 17th.
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thats no excuse. i work too. this weekend, palisades! do something worthwhile in your lives! have an adventure! dont just sort you gear in the living room every week!
i climbed two weekends ago, I think. ;)
wish I could sak it up and climb some real rock. but too sketch for Saturday planning with a family wedding on friday.
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Friday wedding? Bring the moonshine!
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Friday wedding? Bring the moonshine!
And the shotgun...
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drive over saturday afternoon for a sunday climb. there is always a way.... ill even hike in bottled beer for a summut celebration.
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ouch.....tempting but I'll wait a week. $120 rt in the Ford F150. I need a commuter car I tell ya!
BTW..I enjoyed the post on Bear Creek. That's a fun route. I'm jonesing for Mt Goode, Russell and Incredible Hulk.
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think Asian cultures, 8/8/08... which is Friday.
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i might be able to swing the weekend of 8/30 if you are still over there. Ill be in Alaska 8/13 through 8/17 and will have to spend the weekend of 8/23-24 at home if I dont want to get divorced.
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http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/ca/san-jose/619237662257
little over 5 miles, couple times thru the bowl, and then back. Uber's friend had to be back for dinner plans apparently, so we cruised out at the same time. hauled ass on the straight aways. my guess is we exceeded the appropriate riding speed.
The rare and elusive Squiddo sighting was made, right about where Uber busted his chain.
wow, some elevation gain was had as well! 400' woot!
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lol, sorry to see that "stomper" broke his chain. First the crank, now the chain....anyone else starting to think it's a resting ploy:-)
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How could it be anything else.
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lol, sorry to see that "stomper" broke his chain. First the crank, now the chain....anyone else starting to think it's a resting ploy:-)
hahaha
ploy? we don't need no stinking ploys!
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I needed to come up with some excuse to have everyone catch-up to me. :)
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I get the bike back Wednesday night. yay!
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rode tonight (very short ride) just before it started to rain. did some more curls etc.
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derailler is jacked... biffed it onto the asphalt on the way home this afternoon. least I got the gal out riding with me. winds were howly this afternoon.
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food poisoning is fun for the whole house.
;D
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rode the dikes with my girlfriend yesterday and her butt hurts today
WAIT, that didn't sound right.
We rode our mtn bikes along the tops of the dirt levys (sp?) yesterday and Spin class ain't the same as using the big gears, so her gluteus maximus is sore.
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Great that you are getting out together!
Mud and I got out together too yesterday... sort of... not really... (story here (http://www.mxi2000.net/mudworm/2009/11/ride-up-mt-diablo/)).
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ah, togetherness
;D
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rode the dikes with my girlfriend yesterday and her butt hurts today.
WAIT, that didn't sound right.
Actually, that sounded great. >:D
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Mud -
I need your assistance with tubless tire surgery. How can I bribe you and mudworm to come to visit?
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would need to happen soon as we are headed to AZ Sat AM.
It is in the secret sauce.
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Uber, you are asking someone who went through two tubeless tires in one month and then switched back to tubes. Be warned. :D
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UBER....what on gods name you doing to your tires? I've been running the same time on my Olympics for over a year now. The only time I've pulled them was due to the tread being flat. You are wrecking sidewalls? Where the heck you riding, Tahoe?
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Do not know what Uber did to his tires, but I ripped the sidewall on one and tore a knob half off of another.
Bontrager Tubeless Tire goop is worthless. Use Stan's or better yet make your own.
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I let them sit in a hot garage for too long this summer without filling them up with air.
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The spooge has dryed.