Nice seeing you today Bill!
As I ease back into work...
For me, jettisoning the bike computer on my latest bike was a revelation -
no more worrying about miles and average speeds. Just pick a route and go,
no tracking. My goal is to do some of the epic Sonoma rides that I haven't
done, keep exp
So my goal was to be more present in my life outside of cycling while still
putting in miles. I will hit 6,000 miles in the next 1-2 rides but my goal
was to maintain 100 miles a week without putting a strain on my personal
life and I think I've done that. The last few years I've worked 40+ ho
I've become motivated to track mileage and seat goals the easiest way
possible; my car's odometer. Twelve years old, 93k miles, 7750 annual for
that span which includes a good number of long road trips. I'm now going to
shoot for less miles on it this coming year by riding my bikes more.
Andy
I haven’t figured out a consistently easy way to track my mileage on the bikes.
Therefore, my goal was more like Pam’s... car related. A few years ago,
during a drought, I put less than 2500 miles on my truck. Since then I’ve
tried to keep all driving below 3000 per year and have succeeded f
I do not set mileage goals but for the ones here I admire the totals. Wow. I
just ride places.
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I had pretty modest goals for 2018. The only quantitative goal was to ride
enough at Kindgom Trails in Vermont enough to justify the season pass that
I purchased, and I met that goal. Other than that it was to ride as much as
possible and enjoy every ride. I think I pretty much met that goal as
I agree this is a great thread. Very inspiring. I really like the idea of
throwing goals out there in front of where you are. This year has continued
a downward trajectory in overall mileage for me. I'm currently at 1,840+
miles on the year and I've given myself the goal of getting to 2k. I'm no
I hit all my goals and then moved the post further away...
Full SF Randonneurs Super Rando series.
10,+ miles for the year.
R-12 achievement unlocked. [12 consecutive months of 200km or more RUSA event ]
Super 600k [RUSA 600KM with 10,000 m/34,000 ft elev.]
My end of year RUSA mileage was
On 12/7/18 2:35 PM, Ted Shwartz wrote:
Bill
A) Get back on bicycle after resolving health issues
B) Complete my first 600k with a smile!
Success was achieved
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RESPECT
On Monday, November 26, 2018 at 5:49:05 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote:
Steve Palincsar s
Those are awesome goals, Ted. Good job achieving them! Good job everyone
who set a goal and achieved it. Good job everyone who set a goal and tried
to achieve it. Good job to those who enjoyed not setting goals!
BL
On Friday, December 7, 2018 at 11:35:49 AM UTC-8, Ted Shwartz wrote:
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> B
Bill
A) Get back on bicycle after resolving health issues
B) Complete my first 600k with a smile!
Success was achieved
On Monday, November 26, 2018 at 5:49:05 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote:
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> Steve Palincsar shared some info about himself that I think is awesome.
> Unfortunately that great
Just ride, and enjoy it. Kudos.
On Thu, Dec 6, 2018 at 11:52 PM LeRoy wrote:
> OK, I'll fess up: I'm a piker compared to most of those who've spoken up.
> My return to bicycling has been relatively recent, just three years ago.
> And my age and aspirations have more to do with retirement than mi
OK, I'll fess up: I'm a piker compared to most of those who've spoken up.
My return to bicycling has been relatively recent, just three years ago.
And my age and aspirations have more to do with retirement than mileage.
That being said, I was pleased to hit 1000 miles of recreational riding on
This is a very enjoyable thread. Thanks Bill for starting it.
I didn't ride as much as I could have but I met most of my goals this year. I
wanted to leverage my familiarity in the local scene to bring new riders into
cycling in general and RUSA in particular, and to increase rider diversity. Al
I've been tracking annual bike miles since 2007, and the last 3 or 4 years
I have averaged 5000 miles per year. That became my goal for 2018. I am
not into event rides, races or long distance rides. I usually like to ride
30 or 35 miles for a typical day trip.
I retired at the end of last ye
I'm still working towards my goal, but I am on track to meet it. My goal
is to ride 300 days this year, and I track them by posting a photo from
each day. I've been done this for a few years now, but I take a break for
a couple of years in between to keep it from getting to repetitive.
http
Great thread, great responses!
Mileage wise I didn't really have a hard goal but I am thrilled that I'm
already 500 miles over my total from last year which speaks to alot of good
times on the bike. The main thing has been continuing the trend I started
last fall of extending my morning commut
My goal is to ride my bike more than I drive. Last year I drove about 1986
miles on my car and rode 5000 miles. I'll hit 5,000 again as I'm just 100
miles away which I'll ride in a week.
On Monday, November 26, 2018 at 5:49:05 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote:
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> Steve Palincsar shared some inf
No goals that were really made, just more like things I'd like to do on the
bike.
One was to get to the point where I could commute without feeling trashed
the next day. Did that.
One was a mileage I would have like to have achieved but got sidelined off
the bike since 9/30 for hernia surgery.
My goal for the past five years has been to ride more miles each year on my
singles and our tandem than my wife or I drive in our car (we only own
one). We've been lucky enough to take a multi-week tandem tour 4 of the
past 5 summers. I commute by bike (only live 2.5 miles from work, if I go
st
This is a great thread, it is fun to read about everyone's success over this
year! After 2 consecutive years of 3000 miles, I set a goal of 3500 for this
year. I should just make it by year's end. I also wanted to ride at least 90
days (next ride will hit that mark) and climb 200,000 feet (this
This year I was almost absolute in riding to work eery day, Steve's rain,
snow or shine, exceptions were mostly convenience to plans after work. That
was only a couple times, not really any loss of determination. The insights
of the group have helped develop this into a very reasonable propositi
My evergreen goal is to ride every day. When I do that, everything else falls
into place.
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Great post and responses!
I met one of my goals, which was to complete a century. I did that in
August.
I'm in the process of completing another goal, which is to go car-free for
my personal life (commuting, shopping, etc). I'm over 30 days into that,
and am planning to sell my car soon.
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All these stories/goals/non-goals are great to hear! Everyone living their
own, different lives and trying to cycle as much as possible. I'm 35, just
brought our second child into the world, and work full time.
This year my unspoken goal has been to ride whenever possible, likely
inspired by Ju
Fine question Bill. My goal was to ride the Great Divide MBR and to take my
sweet time doing it. My friend and I spent 64 days meandering along,
swimming in every lake, pond, river and creek we could find. We brought our
Tenkara rods and fished some of the finest trout waters in N.America. We
c
10,000 only became a goal when it seemed within reach -- and,
unfortunately, thanks to an injury and recovery from surgery, I only
just failed to make it. This year, thanks to historic levels of rain,
10,000 is far out of reach. Right now, 9,000 is -- only barely --
within reach, but would re
I went over 4000 miles last year so I upped my goal for this year to 4,500.
With all the rain this year I am sure I will not make it, but should at
least match last years total.
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And I change tires, change chain rings, change derailleurs, change cranks,
rotate bikes so on and so forth - then I need to test ride and change again and
test again...
I’m within striking distance of my goal for 2018.
Bill S
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Kudos to Steve. I know of only 1 other person who regularly set 10K as his
goal; Gary Blakeley, formerly of the boblist, who owned and drove a
semitruck around the state for Creamland Dairies (IIRC). He'd ride down to
So Broadway at 3 am, get his truck, pick up his load, make his deliveries,
return
Bill - I also rotate my bikes - it keeps my rides fresh even when it is the
same commute route, day after day. I never thought of the concept of ‘leveling
out the wear’. Reminds me of runners who rotate their shoes to extend their
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There are some great goals (and goal-less goals) in this thread. Good on
all of y'all.
Jon, one of my methods I've used to make mini-goals inside my macro-goals
has been to 'wear level' my bikes. I put two or three bikes into the
active rotation and as soon as I hit 1000 miles on THAT bike on
Bill,
Last year (mid-2017), I decided to up my Eroica California (EC) 2018 stakes
and signed up for the the 89-mile Coastal Route (89 miles, 7000' of
climbing) this April 15, after riding the EC 40-miler in 2016 and 2017.
This April, I was only able to complete 62 miles and about 5000' of the
I believe I did around 2,400 miles last year, which was mostly commuting. I
didn't really have "a goal" so, it was what it was.
Now having done that I decided to try and up my game in 2018!
My goal was 3,200 miles minimum with a hoped for target of 4,000.
Good news is I've already hit 3,500, but
I did. And I missed most of them. No 200k brevet, no 50 miles a week. It’s like
being a stay at home dad was more than I thought it would be!
BUT I accomplished my largest cycling goal. I too my daughter on several rides
and she enjoyed them very much.
So I’m good.
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I don’t track mileage but still think I’m riding more than ever. I’m also doing
spin classes once or twice a week and at 56 feel like I’m a stronger cycler
than I’ve ever been. I doubt I’ll ever reach Steve’s numbers but hopefully
will still be on the bike at that age.
Bleriot season in Seat
I had fun riding to more different places. Works for me.
Marc
On Monday, November 26, 2018 at 10:34:12 PM UTC-5, Kevin Mulcahy wrote:
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> Oh, thanks Patrick, I almost forgot another goal of mine - ride fixed!
>
> On Monday, November 26, 2018 at 9:30:34 PM UTC-6, Kevin Mulcahy wrote:
>>
>> My go
Oh, thanks Patrick, I almost forgot another goal of mine - ride fixed!
On Monday, November 26, 2018 at 9:30:34 PM UTC-6, Kevin Mulcahy wrote:
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> My goal for 2018 was to complete the Marji Gesick 50 mile mtb race. That's
> a pretty grueling race in the U.P. of Michigan with a ton of climbing ove
My goal for 2018 was to complete the Marji Gesick 50 mile mtb race. That's
a pretty grueling race in the U.P. of Michigan with a ton of climbing over
uber-technical old school trails. The race had DNF rate of 70% in 2017!
I signed up without having ever done any endurance mountain biking, and am
Hey Bill -
Great question! I never really tracked annual mileage (I have been riding
for over 45 years) until I started using Strava in mid-2013 to formally
track mileage. I knew that I rode a fair amount annually (I have 3 sons and
a wife who all like to ride + commuting regularly) - I logged
I have been using the 35 non Jon pass tires on my Rando bike for 1.5 years now.
They have been amazing. Prior to going to London this past summer for LEL
1400km, I looked at the tires and thought... “hmm, I should replace those.”
Instead, I went against conventional wisdom and rotated the tires.
I'm with you. But, I'm probably a bit placebo-prone when it comes to
differentiating between Compass tires and my perceived effort/resistance.
I have not had any real issues with flats on my 42mm Babyshoes. Very few in
3 years of riding them regularly (commutes, weekend centuries, etc). I did
h
I've had a couple pairs of the Gen. 1 Barlow Passes. I like them, but not
that much more than the Jack Brown Greens they replaced. I do admit they
have a nice silky ride.
The main downside over the JBGs in my experience was that the Compasses
were harder to mount perfectly round with no lumps.
No. I use RTP on my Trekendell in non-winter months (just switched to
Thunder Burts) and have had zero flats. I throw some Orange Seal in the
tubes. Also no flats on my 700x38 Barlows. One flat on my 700x32 Stampedes.
All are extra light versions. I don't put on mega miles, but right now
probab
The best tires I have ever ridden. Worth every penny - use the 32’s and 35’s
and I do not have any more flats than with any other tires.
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I don't want to tempt fate either, but I have had good luck with 32 and 35 mm
compass tires. I have ridden over 5000 miles on them and had roughly 4 flats.
They're great tires.
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I feel like I’m tempting fate, but I haven’t had many flats in 2 years of
riding the 44mms, 35mms, and 32mms. FWIW, the 35’s are my favorite.
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No and probably never will. I like'em and have had great luck and mileage
out of them but then again I live in a rural area with great roads and
little or no garbage that might flat a tire. I've had one flat in the last
five years that I can remember.
Frank
Tomahawk,WI
On Tuesday, January 30, 2
On Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at 5:55:42 PM UTC-5, Lum Gim Fong wrote:
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> Why?
> What did you start using?
>
Experience with:
- Barlow Pass, 2 sets
- Bon Jon, 2 sets
- Stampede Pass, 2 sets
- BSP, 1 set
- RTP, 1 set
Usage:
7-10,000 annual miles, of which 70% are northern New England dirt roads
I'm currently riding Squalamononegineee Passes (I always forget how to
spell 'em). They're great, but I'm getting a few too many flats due to the
wonderful 'roads' here in Philly. Thinking about swapping them out for
Rock'n Roads, Soma Cazederos, or Clement XPlors come spring. So if anyone
want
I've ridden the 32 and 35mm versions (I've given up on trying to remember
all of the different "pass" names...g). I love the way they ride and
did something of a side by ride/ride by side experiment between some nice
sewups and the 32s and found it nearly impossible to distinguish between
the
CL post still active. Curious! Posted to a local GGroup as well, but dunno
what's goin' on with this...
On Saturday, January 27, 2018 at 10:59:08 AM UTC-8, ant ritchey wrote:
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> Came across this post on CL this morn:
>
>
> https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/d/found-rivendell-sam-hillborne/6
So entertaining to read everyone's comments I didn't understand
really what "supple" was until I rode RTP EL. I have 26" wheels, but I
think a big part of my happiness with them is I set them up tubeless (on
Cliffhanger rims). I ride 3/4 pavement; they're wonderful. The 1/4 dirt;
they'r
I bought a pair of the early Compass 26 x 1.75 tires to ride the Northern
Tier in 2013. The rear flatted after about 700 m. and had a hole I could
put my little finger through, Jan replaced the tire. The front made it
home, 4100 m. but had at least 6 tire boots over spots that let light
through. I
>
> No, I have not stopped using Compass tires.
>
> I currently have 700C x 38 Barlow Pass EL waiting on the arrival of Sr.
> Jones, 650B x 48 Switchback Hill on the Bombadil, 700C x 44 Snoqualmie Pass
> on the Sam, and 700C x 35 Bon Jon Pass EL on a Chinese Motobecane fixie
> (tires cost m
Won't even go near them based on the negative reviews I've read. Supple is
overrated for my urban commuting.
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I pulled mine off for the winter. I have been lucky and had only one flat
so far. I like them, and find them to be a luscious ride. Vee Rubber makes
a tire I like just as much. I have a pair of Intense Micro knobbies, which
Vee rubber made. Incredible tire, so I ordered some Vee Speedsters to se
I had a set of compass on my commuter Sam Hilborne but too many flats so
went back to the long wearing Vittoria Randonneur tire. Still have a set
of compass tires on my road bike. They handle and roll very well and flats
haven't been an issue.
On Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at 4:55:42 PM UTC-6,
I swap a pair of Bon Jon Pass out for some Soma Cazaderos 700x42 on my Sam
for when I know I'll be mostly off pavement. I still fit the Bon Jon's back
on with fenders and for road riding.
Generally, I am making my Sam more offroadish--hence the tires (and lower
gearing, etc) to eliminate overla
Rene,
Send me or call in the serial number. We may be able to trace it to that.
Best to send --email, b/c we're outside today unloading a truck. Serial
number is on the underside of the bb shell. Also, a photo.
Thanks, man!
gr...@rivbike.com
On Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 10:22:14 PM UTC-8,
If this is the René Rivera I know, he is the dedicated, hard-working,
Executive Director of Bike East Bay (formerly the East Bay Bicycle
Coalition). René was also a long time member of the SF Bike Coalition.
So seems likely that it was found in San Francisco, Oakland or Berkeley.
David Lipsky
B
The René Rivera I know is Executive Director of Bike East Bay
(https://bikeeastbay.org). René was also a member (and director) of the San
Francisco Bike Coalition.
Makes it likely it was found in SF, Berkeley or Oakland.
David Lipsky
Berkeley, CA
On Sunday, January 14, 2018 at 8:16:31 PM UTC-8,
A city or area of the country where you found it would be helpful. Then we
could potentially start asking around.
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If you paid $100 for it then it's pretty much sure to be stolen. If you
contact Riv with the serial number they can look up who the original owner
is/was. If the original owner sold it you should still hopefully be able to
find out who they sold it to. Shouldn't be too tough to track them down.
I bought Chris’ silver Roadeo. I’m not home at the moment but I’ll assume it’s
not mine, unless the thief finished the build for me.
Melanie
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Hello,
I had a silver rodeo that I sold to a list member. I dont know how many of them
are out there but there can’t be that many. Where was it found? I prob still
have the serial number. Message me if you don’t want to post more info
publicly.
Chris
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Where was it found?
Could search for it here:
https://bikeindex.org/bikes?query_items%5B%5D=c_3&serial=Rivendell+Roadeo&button=&location=null&distance=100&stolenness=stolen
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not ahead of its time at all. We look back and like what we see better
than most riders. We take the best of the old and marry it to the best of
the new. I passed 6 road bikes today on my upright. Several of them were
downright offended, to the point of even chuckling at me and my bike. The
I wouldn't say "ahead of its time." It was totally of its time - and what a
good time it was! Nice touring bikes had really come into their own in the
early 80s - with long wheelbases, braze-ons for racks and fenders,
wide-range gearing. Many of the Japanese makers were building some sweet
tour
Kind of where I was headed. Thanks all.
On Wednesday, June 12, 2013 1:59:38 PM UTC-4, Christopher Wiggins wrote:
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> Go to a longer stem when you switched from Drops to Albas?
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> I did. I went from 8-9 cm stems to 12-13 cm stems when using albatross &
> bosco's.
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Not quite the same but when I went from drops to a jitensha bar on my
crosscheck, I went with a 2cm longer stem.
Dan Abelson
On Jun 12, 2013 2:19 PM, "Doug M" wrote:
> My Hunqapillar with Albas and my Hilsen with Noodles have the same TT
> length, 62.5. Hunq has a tallux 12, the Hilsen has a ta
My Hunqapillar with Albas and my Hilsen with Noodles have the same TT
length, 62.5. Hunq has a tallux 12, the Hilsen has a tallux 9 and they
both seem to have pretty close to perfect reach for me.
On Wednesday, June 12, 2013 1:19:16 PM UTC-5, William wrote:
> In general most people do. I thin
i did, but you have to look at the bike you have, alba's (and boscos) can
compensate for a too long headtube as well, so take that into consideration, if
your current setup is perfect then yes a longer stem should be used to get the
position about the same.
i lowered my stem slightly as well, t
Did you lower the stem too & by how much?
On Wednesday, June 12, 2013 1:59:38 PM UTC-4, Christopher Wiggins wrote:
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> Go to a longer stem when you switched from Drops to Albas?
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In general most people do. I think the general consensus is that the *right
*stem for your albas is 2-3cm longer than the right one for drops.
Applying that to me, I'm using a 9 or 10cm stem on most of my bikes, and
I'd use a 12 or 13 with Albas.
On Wednesday, June 12, 2013 10:59:38 AM UTC-
Rode my 1973 Schwinn 3-speed. Just can't bring myself to lock the Riv
outside on the streets of NYC all day. It was a perfect day in the
mid-Atlantic states. :-)
Peter Andrews wrote:
> Rode my single-speed Bomba (my only bike at the moment... mmm, well I
> do have a Cannondale F1000sl that's bee
Rode my single-speed Bomba (my only bike at the moment... mmm, well I
do have a Cannondale F1000sl that's been hanging in the rafters for a
bit). I ride it every day to and from work, which totals just about
11 miles or so. Helps me get out of bed at 2am. Puts a big fat grin
on my face riding th
I rode the Saluki.
On May 23, 5:04 pm, EricP wrote:
> Nope. Wasn't at work on Friday. At a music camp in southern
> Minnesota. However, did ride bike that day. About 47 miles on my
> newest steel steed. But not a Rivendell. (Did ride the Hillborne on
> these same trails last year at camp.)
Nope. Wasn't at work on Friday. At a music camp in southern
Minnesota. However, did ride bike that day. About 47 miles on my
newest steel steed. But not a Rivendell. (Did ride the Hillborne on
these same trails last year at camp.)
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On May 23, 5:50�pm, Seth Vidal wrot
On Sun, May 23, 2010 at 5:22 PM, cyclotourist wrote:
> Serious, five years is a large chunk of time. How'z ya' feeiln' two days
> later?
>
>
> On Sun, May 23, 2010 at 2:16 PM, Philip Williamson
> wrote:
>>
>>
>> Congratulations on getting back on the bike - that can be a great
>> relief after fi
Serious, five years is a large chunk of time. How'z ya' feeiln' two days
later?
On Sun, May 23, 2010 at 2:16 PM, Philip Williamson <
philip.william...@gmail.com> wrote:
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>
> Congratulations on getting back on the bike - that can be a great
> relief after five weeks.
>
> Philip
> Mac, Ore.
>
>
I did - I ride my Quickbeam to work every day, but it's just two
miles.
We recently put in bike hooks, because both my bosses ride to work,
and when the new programmer started riding in, the entrance was almost
impassable with bikes. A nice position to be in, if you like
transportational bikes.
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