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Many years ago I was hiking and camping near Premier Lake BC about a 5 hour drive west of here. I talked to a cyclist/camper who had cycled from the US. Can't remember where he was from but he was hundreds(1000's ?) away from home. I was amazed at the distance he had covered. Another serious cyclist. Carrying camping gear etc. makes it even more impressive.
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I spent the better part of 26 years (my first road bike at 14) chasing down every hill I could find in Colorado. There are a few of them.
I can honestly say that I loved every minute of it. Well, except for the idiots who yell at you, honk at you and throw things at you. This is seriously not a stereotype, they almost always are driving pick-up trucks. I averaged a couple thousand miles a season. But age and the 90-100 rpm cadance has caught up with me and my knee can't take the abuse any more. It's a little heart wrenching every time I see a group of cyclists go by. |
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I hammered out some miles this morning (7am), and it was STILL freakin hot at that hour.............. |
1500 miles so far this year. Wish I had a bike rack on the Porsche.
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Used to be fairly serious, but that was back in the days of Eddy Merckx.
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My bike is worth more than my Porsche...does that make me serious or just crazy?
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Did 200km in 2 days at the Ride to Conquer Cancer in June. A lot of fun and for a good cause.
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[QUOTE=fatmike;296496]My bike is worth more than my Porsche...does that make me serious or just crazy?
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Cyclists?
I own a road bike but I prefer singletrack.
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I think this is more a function of my Boxster not really being worth very much (and I am exaggerating a little)... I'm on a Serotta (built up with Campy and Enve wheels). I am looking for a new rig, maybe a Parlee or Calfee. I ride about 7,000 miles a year which is about the same that goes on the Boxster. / |
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I plan to keep the Serotta. I'm really looking for an "A" and "B" bike. The new rig will be different. I'm looking for carbon, with a drivetrain that is stiff as hell, but I don't want race geometry and it has to be comfortable for a day in the saddle. I've test ridden a bunch of bikes, and the Parlee is leading so far. I will ride the Calfee Dragonfly and make a decision. I suspect they will be similar, so the paint on the Calfee could be the deciding factor. I am a big fan of their "translucent rootbeer fade" (check out their web site for a picture). Johnny - tell us more about yourself. Are you in the business? A roadie? |
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I have a 2008 Cannondale Six13. I put on about 50-75 miles a week on it. Just did a 20 mile ride on it yesterday. I love riding!
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There definitely is a connection between car enthusiasts and cyclists. One of my crew knows what every classic car is on sight & goes out of his way to wave/talk to the drivers. Another fella I ride with has a tricked out 20 year old Jeep Grand Cherokee that is fantastic. And, I'm the monkey with a bike rack on my Boxster... There is a lack of quality cycling forums (the wankmeister rocks though). I look forward to seeing your creation. |
OK... How many of you have one of these sitting in your living room:
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1341542119.jpg I do! |
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I used to be big into single track, but spend time driving & getting fat now.
I love the road bike tech, but just can't bring myself to put on those stupid shorts. My dad has a Dura Ace USPS Trek 5900, which is fun to ride. |
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