It that your home ? What a mess !

Yes it is, what part is a mess? The tree?

I joke ! The place is super neat .

I had just started getting into it last year about 3 months before I bought my Boxster. I was mainly just using it (Trek 7.2) for commuting, but when I bought my first convertible, that kind of ceased the bike riding thing.

Started up again this year though, but the weather in the Chicago area as of late is not good for a 280 pound person to be riding 20 miles a day. Next week looks to be nice.

Serious Cyclists
 

[QUOTE=Johnny Danger;296597] I just returned from burning-up some dirt… And I didn’t get scraped or bruised-up this time!

OK let’s talk about serious cyclists. I bet half the Road Bikers out there have mountain bikes. Then there is a vast population that rides only mountain bikes. If you don’t mountain bike you are missing-out on life. Mountain biking takes you down adventurous trails and scenic places road bikes only dream about. Mountain biking creates more stories, by far, than road biking. How many road bikers can say they have been chased by a bull, a cow (with a calf) and a boar on the same day? How many fences do road bikers have to climb…? Think of all those other muscles that are being exercised throwing or carrying your bike while climbing a fence! Mountain biking is more technical, has more variety, provides unexpected challenges, and keeps you away from automobile traffic. Granted, you will occasionally get some scrapes, bruises, and broken bike parts, only because you are testing your biking skills to the limit.

JD, if you don’t include a Mountain Biking forum on your web site you will be missing-out on some great stories and photos.

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cyclist
 

Yes I love to ride.I have a Giant advanced with Easton carbon wheel.Being in the mountains in Canada I have to train on hills.In the winter that I spend in Florida on the flats I ride at least 4 times a week.We usually average 20-21 mph and do 50 to 100 miles.We are not that young as I am 65.But you gotta keep moving.I relax riding my 986.

[QUOTE=Jager;296685] One step at a time. But, if I do added MTB to the site, you'll have to a moderator for me !!

Easton clinchers or tubulars ?

[QUOTE=Johnny Danger;296714] Alright… If I have to.

You know Mountain Bikers will be a challenge to moderate; they’re such a wild bunch.

Beach Bikes
 

Another segment for serious cyclists is beach biking... I did some of that today. Here is a Tommi Bike just for JD in Danger Yellow:

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More info on this type of cycling:

fatsandbike.com | All Terrain bycicles, sand, snow, road

Did anyone notice that Cancellara's bike for stage 2-6 was speed yellow?

Yes I did .

It brings me back to my Bay Watch days !

Out of character for him. He usually doesn't get all tricked up. They make the guys wear a yellow helmet this year, otherwise, I don't think he would.

He is my favorite rider. I saw him race (and win) the time trial in Annecy in the Tour a few years ago. Those guys ride so fast the air makes an audiable "woooosh" when they go by. It's sick.




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I have a 2009 Cannondale Six 5. Used to ride much more frequently than I do now, though I'm trying to change that back to my good habits again.

Here's my Schwinn LeTour that I bought when I was either 14 or 15 years old from my paper route money. It is the second one that I owned. The previous one in racing yellow was stolen:mad: So doing the math, it's about 35 or 36 years old. I recently put a new bottle cage on, new seat, tires and re-wrapped the handle bars. Still rides perfectly! I ride about 20-30 miles a week to make some attempt at staying in shape.

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Speed Yellow
 

Like I said I am more of a mountain biker than road cyclist but I think Johny Danger would appreciate my Ritchey Classic.http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1341857417.jpg

The color is what makes it ! :)

For the serious cyclist... Ride one of these babies on the streets of Pismo Beach and delay traffic for two blocks and things will get serious. At least they have yellow seats and tops!


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Is that a "surrey with the fringe on top" ?

OKLAHOMA "The Surrey With The Fringe On Top" with lyrics - YouTube

Wilier Guy
 

Like my cars ( 4 German) I've always had a thing about Euro bikes, generally Italian. Something about the engineering and the history. Sound familiar? Replaced my Bianchi/Chorus last year with a Wilier Cento 1/Record. Incredible bike. For the $, it should be as I could have bought a good used Box' for the same price :). My wife still gives me crap about it. You only live once I say, and if this keeps me alive and fit, I say the tradeoff is well worth it

The new generation of carbon framesets ( even those made in the Far East) are all very good to excellent. Somehow, they seem to do the impossible; create stiff, very lightweight, yet comfortable and compliant rides. Great for both flying up hills and hours of long-distance touring. And they're a lot more durable than the Gen 1 or Gen 2 carbon frames. Less expensive too overall.

I just wish I had more time to ride. With work, other hobbies (cars, plus other , the family, etc.) I just never have enough time to ride. At best I can get on the road 2-3 days/week with another day of indoor spinning. And that's only for 6 months. The other six we're usually buried under the white stuff.

I used to take regular, annual week long touring trips out West with a few cycling touring companies (Rockies, Cascades, Cali coastal range routes). Tough, but great fun. Also did a 10 day ride in the Scottish Highlands. Beautiful country , but it rained like a b**ch the whole time.

I gotta get to Italy and ride before I go.....

Johnny Danger following up on the issue of the cycling forum/site that I was working on . Well, it just launched, and I thought that I would post a link as promised . Hopefully some of you will join, and pass the word onto some of your cyclist friends .**** Feedback would be greatly appreciated .

JD


Capo Velo Road Bikes + Forums + Community + Market Place

I see a category for Racing but did not see Beach Drag Racing in the list? Why not??

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At first glance I think you need to get some photos on the site, I assume you are leaving some of that up to Advertisers?

The site literally launched just a couple of hours ago . Things are still a little rough around the edges. I have some advertisers lined up, and their ads are waiting to be coded in .

Cycling
 

I ride. Switched from mountain bike more to road just due to the convenience of not driving to find the trails. I still ride both though. I did ironman in 2010, so I was getting alot of miles in prepping for the 112 mile bike leg. I still have some endurance and got a 50+ miler in the last two weekends. I'm trying to get some speed back..... I lost some since training has been lacking.

But, best off Mr. Danger- we both share the likes of the speed yellow 986s. I am still waiting to post some pics of mine.

Speed Yellow 986 = Cyclist

That is three of us on this board, go figure!