Razors Edge ★ Posted September 17, 2018 Share #1 Posted September 17, 2018 RG's did you watch the GT's this year got me wondering if folks here (beyond the obvious dozen who post ride info) actually ride bikes anymore. I could see how no longer riding might tie in to not watching either. I wonder for how many the Cafe could just as easily be a part of SquareWheelsCarpentry or SquareWheelsGuitars? Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheep_herder ★ Posted September 17, 2018 Share #2 Posted September 17, 2018 Haven't ridden any of mine 'yet' this year, but the other suggested forums do not interest me. This and a local forum are all that I am involved with on the internet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted September 17, 2018 Author Share #3 Posted September 17, 2018 2 minutes ago, sheep_herder said: Haven't ridden any of mine 'yet' this year, but the other suggested forums do not interest me. This and a local forum are all that I am involved with on the internet. How about SquareWheelsCuteAnimalsAndBeautifulLandscapes.com? Tom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prophet Zacharia Posted September 17, 2018 Share #4 Posted September 17, 2018 Squarewheelssailing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted September 17, 2018 Author Share #5 Posted September 17, 2018 Just now, Prophet Zacharia said: Squarewheelssailing? SquareWheelsDrifting or SquareWheelsSinking or likely SquareWheelsMotoring, but not SquareWheelsSailing! Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prophet Zacharia Posted September 17, 2018 Share #6 Posted September 17, 2018 Just now, Razors Edge said: SquareWheelsDrifting or SquareWheelsSinking or likely SquareWheelsMotoring, but not SquareWheelsSailing! Tom Do vegans float? Asking for a (virtual) friend. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted September 17, 2018 Author Share #7 Posted September 17, 2018 51 minutes ago, Prophet Zacharia said: Do vegans float? Asking for a (virtual) friend. He rides and runs but I haven't seen him mention a tri or a swim. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
late Posted September 17, 2018 Share #8 Posted September 17, 2018 I'm losing weight. I plan on riding next year, and if I lose enough, I can ride my good bike, the Gunnar Sport (which is a hell of a bike). 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tizeye Posted September 17, 2018 Share #9 Posted September 17, 2018 Just ridden "a bike"??? The answer would be NO! I have ridden several bikes, not just a bike. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted September 17, 2018 Author Share #10 Posted September 17, 2018 8 minutes ago, Tizeye said: Just ridden "a bike"??? The answer would be NO! I have ridden several bikes, not just a bike. I'm trying to set the bar as LOW as possible for a cycling forum. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted September 17, 2018 Author Share #11 Posted September 17, 2018 20 minutes ago, late said: I'm losing weight. I plan on riding next year, and if I lose enough, I can ride my good bike, the Gunnar Sport (which is a hell of a bike). If it was truly a "hell of a bike", you could ride it at any weight! I imagine the Gunnar is steel, so @Page Turner will be incensed that you think it can't handle you. I know my plastic bikes could Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted September 17, 2018 Share #12 Posted September 17, 2018 This year has been a bust for riding for several reasons. I have ridden this year - you can count the times on one hand. Things seen to be changing and hope to be riding more going forward. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkpow Posted September 17, 2018 Share #13 Posted September 17, 2018 I ride but I don't report. I could never get into reporting my numbers. I tried it a couple of times but it just didn't fit. You know, I was thinking about the cycling discussions we used to have on that unnamed forum. I liked them even though many were off in the weeds somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickinMD ★ Posted September 17, 2018 Share #14 Posted September 17, 2018 For health, then rain-nearly-every-day reasons, my April plan to start regular (at least 2-day's/week riding a mountain bike for exercise keeps getting pushed back. I'm hoping some of October and November and 40F or higher days during winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted September 17, 2018 Share #15 Posted September 17, 2018 I ride bikes. It's been a down year but coming back in vengeance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted September 17, 2018 Author Share #16 Posted September 17, 2018 55 minutes ago, donkpow said: I ride but I don't report. I could never get into reporting my numbers. I tried it a couple of times but it just didn't fit. You know, I was thinking about the cycling discussions we used to have on that unnamed forum. I liked them even though many were off in the weeds somewhere. I liked your couple cans of paint video! Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkpow Posted September 17, 2018 Share #17 Posted September 17, 2018 Just now, Razors Edge said: I liked your couple cans of paint video! Tom Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted September 17, 2018 Share #18 Posted September 17, 2018 Yes and will again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Further Posted September 17, 2018 Share #19 Posted September 17, 2018 A few miles, rode 2 of the 4 bikes. Might get a few more in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Far ★ Posted September 17, 2018 Share #20 Posted September 17, 2018 Yes, though I've ridden more on the trainer at the gym than the steed on the open road. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan ★ Posted September 17, 2018 Share #21 Posted September 17, 2018 I ride nearly every day. Sometimes just to the store and back, or just pootle around the neighborhood, but it all counts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted September 17, 2018 Share #22 Posted September 17, 2018 I ride some but not as much as I usually do. I did an organized ride the first of the month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
late Posted September 17, 2018 Share #23 Posted September 17, 2018 3 hours ago, Razors Edge said: If it was truly a "hell of a bike", you could ride it at any weight! I imagine the Gunnar is steel, so @Page Turner will be incensed that you think it can't handle you. I know my plastic bikes could Tom It's not the bike. Gunnar is the 'cheap' version of Waterford. It's a fabulous bike, changed my life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted September 17, 2018 Share #24 Posted September 17, 2018 Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted September 17, 2018 Share #25 Posted September 17, 2018 Yep. Rode today. Didn't watch the majors. Don't count miles and post them all the time for others to be amazed by. Don't care. I ride for me when I feel like it where I feel like going. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Page Turner Posted September 17, 2018 Share #26 Posted September 17, 2018 ...I just got back from a ride of about 30 miles up to the Sac State Aquatic Center and back, along the river. What did I miss ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted September 17, 2018 Share #27 Posted September 17, 2018 Some. I am the definition of casual rider. Been slowly declining every year. A big part of it is there is not enough time and light to ride weekday evenings like I used to. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted September 17, 2018 Share #28 Posted September 17, 2018 Just now, Page Turner said: ...I just got back from a ride of about 30 miles up to the Sac State Aquatic Center and back, along the river. What did I miss ? My man! Showing us tots how's it done. I'm going to come out one of these days and ride that trail. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Page Turner Posted September 17, 2018 Share #29 Posted September 17, 2018 4 hours ago, Razors Edge said: If it was truly a "hell of a bike", you could ride it at any weight! I imagine the Gunnar is steel, so @Page Turner will be incensed that you think it can't handle you. I know my plastic bikes could Tom ... @Page Turner doesn't care one whit if you choose to debase yourself riding a plastic bicycle with Di2. @Page Turner 's ride was on a Boone McReynods custom tourer, with Giles Berthoud stainless steel fenders and Ruffy Tuffy tyres. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted September 18, 2018 Author Share #30 Posted September 18, 2018 2 hours ago, maddmaxx said: Yep. Rode today. Didn't watch the majors. Don't count miles and post them all the time for others to be amazed by. Don't care. I ride for me when I feel like it where I feel like going. Translation: "I'm a slowpoke." Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted September 18, 2018 Share #31 Posted September 18, 2018 Nope. Hell, I don't even own a bike now. I will again one day, though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted September 18, 2018 Share #32 Posted September 18, 2018 7 hours ago, late said: I'm losing weight. I plan on riding next year, and if I lose enough, I can ride my good bike, the Gunnar Sport (which is a hell of a bike). 7 hours ago, Razors Edge said: If it was truly a "hell of a bike", you could ride it at any weight! I imagine the Gunnar is steel, so @Page Turner will be incensed that you think it can't handle you. I know my plastic bikes could Tom The Gunnar is a hell of a bike. And you don't have to imagine that it's steel, it is. Our LBS sells them, well, you could order one. Their paint is a thing of beauty. Richard Schwinn, grandson of old man Schwinn, started Waterford back in the day and made a "more affordable" line of custom steel bikes called Gunnar, after his dog. He gave a talk at our LBS around the time of the North American Handbuilt Bike Show. Very nice guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted September 18, 2018 Share #33 Posted September 18, 2018 I rode one today. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinneR ★ Posted September 18, 2018 Share #34 Posted September 18, 2018 Daily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted September 18, 2018 Share #35 Posted September 18, 2018 8 hours ago, Razors Edge said: Translation: "I'm a slowpoke." Tom So fucking what? I have no interest in becoming a professional cyclist nor going on bike forums to brag about my prowess and put down the lesser bikers. I do this for fun and to meet interesting people. Most of the time I have fun and most of the time I meet interesting people. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Page Turner Posted September 18, 2018 Share #36 Posted September 18, 2018 5 hours ago, maddmaxx said: So fucking what? I have no interest in becoming a professional cyclist nor going on bike forums to brag about my prowess and put down the lesser bikers. I do this for fun and to meet interesting people. Most of the time I have fun and most of the time I meet interesting people. ...you know what could fix this attitude ? Strava. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted September 18, 2018 Author Share #37 Posted September 18, 2018 5 minutes ago, Page Turner said: ...you know what could fix this attitude ? Strava. Don't poke him. He is sensitive today. And, apparently, he hates emoticons! Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Page Turner Posted September 18, 2018 Share #38 Posted September 18, 2018 44 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: Don't poke him. He is sensitive today. And, apparently, he hates emoticons! Tom ...without @_____ , I fear that poking the wrong people will become more and more of an issue. This, if for no other reason, would make it advisable to bring him back as an active forum member ASAP. I hope "certain people" are reading this, because I have some very real fear for the future. The balance of nature has been upset here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted September 18, 2018 Share #39 Posted September 18, 2018 44 minutes ago, Page Turner said: ...you know what could fix this attitude ? Strava. I don't think the idea of bikes for fun should ever change, bike nazi's notwithstanding. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted September 18, 2018 Share #40 Posted September 18, 2018 1 minute ago, Page Turner said: ...without @_____ , I fear that poking the wrong people will become more and more of an issue. This, if for no other reason, would make it advisable to bring him back as an active forum member ASAP. I hope "certain people" are reading this, because I have some very real fear for the future. The balance of nature has been upset here. Cheese will return. I've already picked out a Christmas card for him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Page Turner Posted September 18, 2018 Share #41 Posted September 18, 2018 Just now, maddmaxx said: I don't think the idea of bikes for fun should ever change, bike nazi's notwithstanding. ...yesterday, my ride was extended by about 15 minutes because at one of the water stops, there was a great blue heron hunting for frogs about 15 feet away. I was mesmerized. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotgun Posted September 18, 2018 Share #42 Posted September 18, 2018 Yep, three of them. Four if an indoor recumbent counts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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