tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post8616160978180205530..comments2024-03-18T08:41:35.438-04:00Comments on Lovely Bicycle!: Beautiful BeginningsVelouriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-52940285657615344892012-10-04T18:04:54.892-04:002012-10-04T18:04:54.892-04:00I was surprised to see so many modern IFs paired w...I was surprised to see so many modern IFs paired with front racks and Berthoud handlebar bags; I don't see that combination in Boston.Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-6666482933144128682012-10-04T18:02:35.689-04:002012-10-04T18:02:35.689-04:00Nice to meet you as well : )
I didn't do the ...Nice to meet you as well : )<br /><br />I didn't do the 100K at the D2R2 so can't make a direct comparison. But the type of dirt was pretty different. I will have a ride report up soon; still recovering emotionally from the trip!Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-80288712340997918372012-10-04T15:47:08.964-04:002012-10-04T15:47:08.964-04:00PS I realize I met you last week, but was so tired...PS I realize I met you last week, but was so tired at the time I didn't put all the pieces together to figure out where I knew you from. You were test-riding a nice bike (with some component troubles) by JFK park, I was on an orange Sam H.<br /><br />In any case: Hello, nice meeting you. Hope things worked out with the bike, the farmers' market, et al.Aaron Piknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-68224371515265869462012-10-04T15:43:37.160-04:002012-10-04T15:43:37.160-04:00How was this ride in comparison with D2R2 in terms...How was this ride in comparison with D2R2 in terms of scenery, difficulty, etc.? (Let's say the d2r2 100k for now)Aaron Piknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-8272755117948078652012-10-04T15:13:40.247-04:002012-10-04T15:13:40.247-04:00Quite the stable represented on that ride. A carbo...Quite the stable represented on that ride. A carbon bike or two, cross bikes, a few Ti bikes (one with aerobars), Classy steel If Club Racers, my Ti Club Racer in 'randocross' mode, classic steel, new steel, I think there was a mountain bike, a Redline, a Trek, etc., a couple of Surly CrossChecks, 2 VOs, the Rawlands.<br /><br />All good stuff. <br /><br /> bmikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14690285578204158345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-10335428043580501692012-10-04T12:00:38.853-04:002012-10-04T12:00:38.853-04:00Desensitized -- all of these are pretty much the s...Desensitized -- all of these are pretty much the same and can not be parsed out by someone who is not the intended recipient. <br /><br />They get the job done if the rider is fit and/or good enough. <br /><br />I doubt you were thinking about lugs during this ride. <br />Ground Round Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09103163385322185034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-1093761153172458872012-10-04T11:21:43.385-04:002012-10-04T11:21:43.385-04:00The fact of the Raleigh Portage was a new discover...The fact of the Raleigh Portage was a new discovery for me; pretty interesting. Others, I have to admit I am getting desensitised - too many interesting bikes around me all the time! Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-37920759923847045492012-10-04T11:10:49.554-04:002012-10-04T11:10:49.554-04:00Oh I get jittery before rides, but for some reason...Oh I get jittery before rides, but for some reason not these rides. And according to <a href="http://redkiteprayer.com/2012/08/nerves/" rel="nofollow">this</a>, the jitters could be permanent! Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-18313149592022916422012-10-04T11:08:53.452-04:002012-10-04T11:08:53.452-04:00They are available here.They are available <a href="http://ruthworkssf.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">here</a>.Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-81277491564598497692012-10-04T11:07:51.329-04:002012-10-04T11:07:51.329-04:00wetly!wetly!Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-7474901045087045602012-10-04T10:13:52.465-04:002012-10-04T10:13:52.465-04:00want that handlebar bag!!want that handlebar bag!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-69292172683525082642012-10-03T22:04:28.763-04:002012-10-03T22:04:28.763-04:00All beginnings are beautiful, how did it end? All beginnings are beautiful, how did it end? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-27846797380608362032012-10-03T21:09:25.918-04:002012-10-03T21:09:25.918-04:00FWiW, did a 4 day mini- tour over the weekend. Mi...FWiW, did a 4 day mini- tour over the weekend. Mid-ride second day I stopped for lunch in an empty park. There were a bunch of wild flowers near my seat. A large bumble bee was getting its lunch there too. Not sure how long - probably much shorter than it seemed - but for a time there was nothing in my mind other than the motion of the bee getting its pollen. Stayed with me the rest of the ride.Matthew Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10408057524387021992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-81633137472507474682012-10-03T20:55:40.577-04:002012-10-03T20:55:40.577-04:00Those bikes are well worth discussing. Those bikes are well worth discussing. Matthew Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10408057524387021992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-6241309197509992282012-10-03T20:23:49.324-04:002012-10-03T20:23:49.324-04:00I think you capture the mood well. A kind of calm ...I think you capture the mood well. A kind of calm excitement. dcainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03993605656392392942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-2418629435306144492012-10-03T20:06:05.037-04:002012-10-03T20:06:05.037-04:00"No jitters, no nerves. Just a beautiful begi..."No jitters, no nerves. Just a beautiful beginning."<br /><br />That. How long did it take you to get to that point, or were you never nervous to begin with? I get get real anxious before rides and I hate it!Tinanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-88201136456462444742012-10-03T19:53:20.984-04:002012-10-03T19:53:20.984-04:00lol! i know but you notice i said "beginning&...lol! i know but you notice i said "beginning" !! lol! by this time next year i'm expecting to see you in cyclocross races!!youcancallmeAlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02578252140097961816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-64219721887840133972012-10-03T18:10:41.739-04:002012-10-03T18:10:41.739-04:00Hey, there's room for both! Plus around these ...Hey, there's room for both! Plus around these parts there is a lot of overlap between the two styles of riding. These are exciting times for cyclists.Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-59743252731321150602012-10-03T17:45:44.425-04:002012-10-03T17:45:44.425-04:00Sounds and looks magical.Sounds and looks magical.Scottnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-16125295877876064302012-10-03T17:17:39.996-04:002012-10-03T17:17:39.996-04:00You and your riding buddies sure have a great time...You and your riding buddies sure have a great time riding. Thanks for sharing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-46908021569974563962012-10-03T16:44:14.475-04:002012-10-03T16:44:14.475-04:00What a perfectly lovely sentiment...What a perfectly lovely sentiment...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-56598749952406373162012-10-03T16:10:43.889-04:002012-10-03T16:10:43.889-04:00I get the feeling that your interests are beginnin...I get the feeling that your interests are beginning to stray a bit from the racing bike rides in a paceline toward the mixed pavement/dirt rides?? youcancallmeAlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02578252140097961816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-81480688768727156782012-10-03T14:52:49.093-04:002012-10-03T14:52:49.093-04:00I think you just described the part I love the mos...I think you just described the part I love the most about some of the best bike rides/races, canoe adventures, days spent with vintage airplanes and spindly old Model Ts. A period at the beginning where we realize that normal life is suspended and another grand adventure might be beginning.<br /><br /> Even if the day ends up mundane or disappointing, there was that moment where we were ready for anything and anything could have happened. When a grand adventure DOES occur it makes the next 2 weeks back in Mundaneistan feel like an unfortunate but necessary period to be endured before we get to slip back into that other world. I love that. <br /><br />SpindizzyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-79201674892517356792012-10-03T14:24:14.403-04:002012-10-03T14:24:14.403-04:00The talk about bike stuff is semi-mandatory but is...The talk about bike stuff is semi-mandatory but is secondary to the ride as all these people know. <br /><br />This is the time to check out each other's equipment...to make sure you don't follow the person who didn't bring fenders. Ground Round Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09103163385322185034noreply@blogger.com