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A new GRAVEL BIKE. (My first non road bike) A Giant Revolt Advanced. My commuter bike that I ride in the rain all winter has been on It's last legs for a while this winter, and is in need a major overhaul. My Rocky Mountain has been my rain bike since 2009. It was a great bike and I did my first,( and my fastest ) century on that bike. My wife and I were talking this weekend as we are going away for a week for our Anniversary in June and she suggested taking our non-road bikes to ride some of the trails. I told her my bike would need a major overhaul after the winter because right now it is shot and she said "It's 15 years old, and you have put 30,000km on it, it doesn't owe you anything. Let's go look at new bikes." (I love that woman) so I said "I'm in!" I put fenders on it for the rain but they come off easy. We have lots of back roads around here so I may do a couple gravel road rides too

I opted for the Amstel Gold race yesterday evening, and enjoyed the women's sprint finish a LOT. The men's finish was sort of expected but only after the race was pretty far along. I didn't see the Masters, so wonder how that turned out.

…provided you’re one of the 2 people who don’t doubt his sincerity

I gotta say, a few years in and ebikes really do seem to be a big part of the community of "cyclists" now. I see countless casual e-cyclists and several consistent e-commuters. I really expected it to be more a "fad" but it is slowly getting a stronger grip on things and I see it as much with older folks as anybody. Sure, the cheaper the ebike, the younger the rider and sometimes worse behavior, but with so many mainstream brands now selling a wide variety, ebikes are starting to fulfill a role where they get folks who "want" to ride out and about and removing the "can't" portion from the equation. How about you?

That rolls up to a stop light and moves AHEAD of folks on bikes who got there before you? And then do you ride like a wuss ass once the light turns so that a giant Stau develops behind you? JERK!

I spotted a guy on a bike with aerobars on the trail that paralleled my route on the road. You see me pass him (he's on the "trail") and he spots me and clearly decides the road is where the fun is He tucks on the bars and reals me in fairly quickly, but I'm on the road because that's where the hills are, and to his chagrin (maybe), it's a left turn and then we go up (or I do). He just sort of disappeared on the climb, and I actually thought he would be able to catch me on the descent, but maybe he ended up stopping or turning around.

...from $25 to $30/yr. @JerrySTL and @bikeman564™ might appreciate the costs and the balance between keeping costs reasonable and paying the bills.

And because I like anal-izing things in Excel To me, riding 6000 miles a year is where my bar is set. It's a tough but doable goal. I have records back to 1992 which is when I graduated HS. I remember riding 3500 miles in 2000. That was a milestone for me The years between 2010-15, I worked a lot of overtime...a lot of overtime. I started riding w/ BCC in 2017. And 2019 was the felt-like-crap year because of the tumor and didn't think I'd break 1000 But I kicked ass in 2020

...but their saddle height looked okay

...for Belgian (and Belgian inspired) beer! And, a chance to prolong St Patty's day and to get pumped for camping season!

3D printed a fitting for my Stans sealant syringe It took 4 attempts to get thread correct. It's an M6x0.75 thread, but the threads are akin to an ACME thread (more square than pointy). Anywho, threads on a valve stem easily. The current one that is on the syringe is fit tight and could be because its a softer plastic. But with access to Solidworks & 3D printer, why wouldn't I do this

...like this guy. I think my noggin is too tender? My nads to sensitive?

Is this a good price?

..but interesting to see his skewering of Lemond. I wish I was paying more attention to pro cycling back then.

...folks here might have discussed an American 1 & 3 finish in a race like Paris-Nice Sadly, the last mention of Jorgenson was a YEAR ago. Congrats to Jorgensen and to McNulty. (And Evenepoel).

...in Taipei. One of the centers of the cycling tech world, @Rattlecan. Maybe qualifies as a business expense, too!

The annual bicycle show ain’t what it used to be that’s for sure. Mostly taken over by e-bikes displayed by people who have no clue about the technology and are totally incapable of answering any questions beyond how much is it and where can I buy it. Used to be a showcase for components and services. I even had a booth at the show 8 years ago but I wouldn’t waste my time and money now. They have gone after a totally different audience. Don’t think I will be going back.

@TrentonMakes try this on for size.

...and both look good!

I had not until Ryan wore some home yesterday. He had been wearing my road shoes, Sidi Megas, but he has a narrow foot and was getting some heel slip. So he told me he was going to the LBS, which happens to be RBM (Richardson Bike Mart) to look at shoes. Turns out they were having a big sale. He tried on several shoes and went with a shoe by S-Phyre, which I think is a Shimano brand. Super light and stiff and lots of ventilation. Has a boa system and the they have really cool feature on the toe that allows you to open or close the toe box by moving the attachment point for the BOA cable. I am scared to ask him what he paid for them, as the ones I am seeing are pretty spendy. He also liked some shoes by Giant, but they were too flashy for him. We talked about riding together some. Maybe he does a warm up with me for a few miles and then heads out on his own. Will be easier now that I have road shoes again.

Washington state is UNSAFE! FALL CITY, Wash. — Five cyclists were attacked by a cougar while on a trail near Fall City Saturday afternoon. Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) officers received a report of a human-cougar incident with documented injuries on Tokul Creek trail, which is northeast of Fall City, Washington, at 12:48 p.m. A 60-year-old woman was taken to the hospital with serious injuries to her face, neck, and jaw, according to the WDFW. The woman has since been released from the hospital. “It jumped from the side of the road and latched onto her, and her friends were able to detach and fight this thing off," said Sgt. Carlo Pace, with the WDFW Police. Police praised the heroic action of the other cyclist who stepped in to help during the attack. The cougar was then shot and killed by fish and wildlife police. "They 100% saved their friend's life," said Pace. “They were able to pin down a good size lion with its claws and teeth and everything else under a mountain bike until we arrived.” Many cyclists on the trails were on alert after hearing about the attack. “It’s terrifying. I was up here on the trail yesterday," said Luke Chouinard. "I didn’t see anything out of the ordinary, but there is definitely wildlife around these parts, so you always have to be careful and aware." The WDFW said cougar attacks on humans are extremely rare. Residents in the area told KOMO News that while attacks area rare, they still know they are still in wildlife territory and to proceed with caution. “We’re always mindful and respectful that you’re in their environment and just trying to make noise and move quickly and always be cautious," said Tim Woolford. The WDFW said a "subadult" cougar on the scene was removed by WDFW personnel. A hound handler was also dispatched Saturday afternoon after eyewitnesses indicated there may have been a second cougar involved in the incident. The WDFW said a second cougar was not found near the scene.

...or not?