Takashi - that is stunning! Japan is top on my bucket list for a trip (cycling, green tea, sushi...to name a few reasons).
On Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 5:24:48 PM UTC-4 Jay wrote: > Finally, two days of temperatures above 10C and I've not had to wear my > winter cycling clothes. Today hit 20C and I was cooking! My shoulders > were so relaxed as I wasn't shrugging them with that body position we > sometimes take when it's so cold, and I believe we move faster through warm > air (I know a golf ball does!), and I felt fast. I also reached our > regions highest point; all-in-all an excellent spring morning ride. > > P.S. I passed by a farm on my way back home that was set up for filming, > but I didn't see anyone famous. Just lots of trailers, film crew, and > other evidence of being a filming location. This farm has had a lot of > filming over the years, including Umbrella Academy. I was hoping I could > be an extra (random cyclist hitting up the trails), but not this time :-( > > [image: image0-2.jpeg] > > [image: image1.jpeg] > > On Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 1:06:05 PM UTC-4 [email protected] wrote: > >> Hey Diana, >> >> I ordered one of the "Long" mounts from Riv when I ordered my Banana >> Sack. Find them here: >> https://www.rivbike.com/products/edelux-light-mounts >> >> hope that helps! >> On Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 1:03:25 PM UTC-4 [email protected] wrote: >> >>> Drew, could you tell me what mounting system you use for your front >>> light? I'm interested in dropping my front rack and attaching the light >>> straight to the front fork as well. >>> >>> Diana >>> San Francisco >>> >>> On Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 6:53:39 AM UTC-7 Takashi wrote: >>> >>>> I'm really enjoying everyone's photos. >>>> Cherry blossoms are in full bloom here, so I can finally contribute. >>>> >>>> [image: 0412-03.jpg] >>>> >>>> [image: 0412-05.jpg] >>>> >>>> [image: 0412-07.jpg] >>>> >>>> Takashi >>>> >>>> 2025年4月13日日曜日 6:51:33 UTC+9 Patrick Moore: >>>> >>>>> Lovely photo and pretty bike. Surprised by the straight bar — why a >>>>> straight bar instead of one of Rivendell’s sweep-back bars? No bone to >>>>> pick, as I like drop bars exclusively, tho’ I am always looking for a >>>>> non-drop-bar that my left palm can tolerate for more than 10 miles. >>>>> >>>>> Also, why do you take the fenders off instead of leaving them on >>>>> year-‘round? Your Hillborne’s prettiness would not be diminished by nice >>>>> silver and textured aluminum fenders that would add no more than 1.5 lb. >>>>> Again, just curious, not judging. >>>>> >>>>> *All men by nature desire to know.* Aristotle >>>>> >>>>> On Sat, Apr 12, 2025 at 3:31 PM David Blinn <[email protected]> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Took the fenders off my Hillborne last week. Now just trying to enjoy >>>>>> the East Bay hills as much as possible while they're still green. >>>>>> >>>>>> [image: unnamed.jpg] >>>>>> >>>>>> On Monday, April 7, 2025 at 3:50:01 PM UTC-7 [email protected] >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> [image: 25D3253B-363E-42A5-AA0C-9184EC38163B_1_201_a.jpeg] >>>>>>> >>>>>>> A little bit chilly, a little bit breezy and a little bit wet, but >>>>>>> it felt good just to get out there and see some green !!! >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I recently posted in the "Black & Silver" thread that my next set of >>>>>>> tires for the Platypus would have black side walls. Then my favorite >>>>>>> LBS >>>>>>> offered a deep discount (nearly 40% off) on their remaining WTB 47 >>>>>>> Byways. >>>>>>> Not knowing if I'd like them, or if they'd even fit under the fenders, >>>>>>> I >>>>>>> bought 2. I'm going back tomorrow for their 3rd and final Byway. Yep, I >>>>>>> like 'em., >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Steve in AVL >>>>>>> On Monday, April 7, 2025 at 4:24:09 PM UTC-4 [email protected] >>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> [image: Homer RB.jpg] >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 7:00:18 PM UTC-7 Jason Fuller wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> The idea of spring tends to conjure images of flowers and blooming >>>>>>>>> trees, and here in Vancouver BC we have no shortage of these - but >>>>>>>>> there's >>>>>>>>> a less photogenic side of spring here - heavy rains - and it was on >>>>>>>>> full >>>>>>>>> display today. I waited for five hours for a break in the rain, but >>>>>>>>> the >>>>>>>>> rain only seemed to get heavier. I decided to go out anyway, telling >>>>>>>>> myself >>>>>>>>> I could turn around at any time. I donned my poncho with some >>>>>>>>> breathable >>>>>>>>> clothing underneath since it was a pretty mild 13C (about 55F for >>>>>>>>> y'all >>>>>>>>> down there). >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I rode a 30km loop to a small lake / park located in the middle of >>>>>>>>> the suburbs, usually filled with loud children and adults alike. >>>>>>>>> Today was >>>>>>>>> so "miserable" that I nearly had the whole place to myself and the >>>>>>>>> ducks. >>>>>>>>> The ASMR of the rain on the trees soothes my soul. It was warm enough >>>>>>>>> that >>>>>>>>> while I got soaked, I wasn't too cold. Perfect day, honestly. 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