evan9381 Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 Figured I could get this started now...took a trip down to Venice, FL last thursday, stayed til monday. rented a road bike down there for $85 (weekly rate), took my pedals, saddle, they threw them on the bike for me, and off I went. I really wanted to get close to 300 miles in the 5 days, but I knew that was a really tall order, especially since I haven't ridden in ~3-4 months up here. First day, I did a 58 mile route (my mapmyride app didn't track the route for some reason...still kinda pissed as it was my longest route)...that was a mistake...I rode with the wind for the first 29 miles, and into it pretty much the whole way back. legs were super sore when I got done. No elevation to worry about down there, but that wind is no joke. 58.84 mile ride - http://www.mapmyride.com/workout/96653710 31.28 mile route - http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/70923838 19.6 mile route - http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/71136438 43.48 mile route - http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/71313298 I'm ready for it to be warm enough to get out up here. Picked up my new ride a few weeks ago, a 2011 Cannondale CAAD8 6, Tiagra components, more than enough for my riding. It fits me (56cm vs old bike was 60cm), and its about 7-8lbs lighter than my old bike. If my work schedule stays as it is now, I'll be able to get out after work during the week, as well as most weekends (weather allowing), and be able to do 1500-2000 miles this year. (and ignore that rear wheel below...i put the wheel off my old bike on to use on the trainer since the tire is pretty trashed already...didn't want to burn up the good tire that came on the bike) http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/evan938/IMAG2512.jpg?t=1329877130 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3.1cutlass Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 Cool. Well I bought another bike, actually the same bike I sold earlier this year. http://www.trekbikes.com/images/bikes/2011/large/madone51_whiteorange.jpg Don't have many road goals this year as it is mainly training for me toward cross and mtb racing. Probably do my first century. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mensan Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 Evan, did you buy that Cannondale from Mike Murphy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad is Dead Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 This will be the second year I've been "almost" buying a bike. It would be great to ride to and from work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted February 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 Evan, did you buy that Cannondale from Mike Murphy? bought it from bicycle one in Gahanna. I'll be trying to do at least 3 centuries this year...i know i'll be riding Pelotonia 100 mile route on the Chase team, but i'll probably ride with a few friends of mine for the majority of the ride...im thinking if i can train enough, i just might sign up for the 2 day ride and do 80 the next day...we'll see though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 I'm excited. Still on my Giant Cypress, not up with the big boys yet. My poastor is a HUGE cyclist. Did 7K miles last year. Just stupid. LOL I'll be riding Pelotonia again this year. With my weight loss riding the 23 mile route last year was a big goal of mine and I crushed it. I'm ready to go further. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiDe84 Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 Thanks for starting the thread Evan! I hope to get to ride with you a bunch once the weather warms up. Speaking of I might go on a ride Friday if its warm enough. http://i.imgur.com/VZM8V.jpg I cant wait for Pelotonia! If I can get 2k in donations by July 9th then I will be changing to the 180. If not I'm going for the 100. If you guys feel like helping me out then click away! My Pelotonia profile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted March 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 we'll definitely get out mike. though, you gotta get rid of those old junk pedals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturg1647545502 Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 http://www.facebook.com/events/385467221466610/ 3000 mi in 10 days. http://bicycledreamsmovie.com/trailer.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tindall2006 Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 Ever hear of Goba? I have a Trek 1000 that I need to get riding again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted March 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/74297352 34mi route Mike (SRTmike08) and i rode today. New bike is AMAZING compared to my old bike...was able to keep it in the large ring all day, even riding UP one of the nastier hills around hoover dam. Was an awesome day to get out. Hopefully i can get some more seat time in this week after work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excell Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 I bought a Cervelo S1 w/ 105's in September. I lust it. It's amazingly quick. :bikesyoupedal: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiDe84 Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/74297352 34mi route Mike (SRTmike08) and i rode today. New bike is AMAZING compared to my old bike...was able to keep it in the large ring all day, even riding UP one of the nastier hills around hoover dam. Was an awesome day to get out. Hopefully i can get some more seat time in this week after work. Yea sure was a fun ride. Not riding this winter was a bad choice. Evan was kicking my ass. I am gonna have to work my ass off to get back to were I was last year. Ibuprofen and PB&Js are the best after ride meds ever! lol If the weather holds up we should go for a ride on Thursday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted March 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 Me and dwayne usually hit the gym thurs, but i can see if i can talk him into one...im off @ 6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiDe84 Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 Me and dwayne usually hit the gym thurs, but i can see if i can talk him into one...im off @ 6. O shit I said the wrong day. My days off are fri and sun. So I ment fri. wuppps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted March 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 Better chance then. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted March 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 Mike, i gotta pass on friday...mom is having dinner for my sisters birthday. Sun maybe? Me and Grant (GMoney) went out for a bit this evening, i got about 17.5 miles in in just over an hour...im happy with that http://www.mapmyride.com/view_route?r=123133168185644465 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GMoney Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 Decent first ride of the year for me. Here are pictures of the bike rack i made. All 316SS and only cost me $20 for the shoes off craigslist. I wanted some thing that i chould open the tailgate on my Saab, very low, and no chance for the bike to hit my car. I like i said on the ride we can make something Evan. I still have some other tubing in many differnet sizes. http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w404/Flak_Jacket/Bottombike.jpg http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w404/Flak_Jacket/Topbike.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted March 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 Grant, if you got some free time, id be down. Otherwise ive got my brother in law who welds and a good friend, i just gotta order the square tube and pick it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbird Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 Alright biker boyz, I've been wanting to pick up a bike for a couple years now...I just always find an excuse not to. I haven't had a bicycle since before I got my drivers license, but I live within 2 miles of where I work. It's getting really hard for met to justify not getting some exercise in, and wasting gas letting my car warm up for the vast 2 mile trek every morning. I'm weary of buying a purpose "road" bike, because I'd like the option of going through shit if need be. Like I said, I haven't had a bike since before I was 16, so I know NOTHING. What would you guys recommend? Also, I'd rather not break the bank on this...if possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted March 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 Define "break the bank"...and how tall are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbird Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 Define "break the bank"...and how tall are you? 6'1" about 185. And Idk couple hundred bucks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTaylor751647545500 Posted March 15, 2012 Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 Evan was riding last night and got hit by a car that turned into him with no signal at an intersection. He is ok, but they kept him overnight for observation. He'll probably update this once he's released this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbird Posted March 15, 2012 Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 Holy shit! I'm glad he's relatively ok. Having ridden a motorcycle in the past I know how easy it is for people to just completely ignore you. I'm hoping the doucher was sighted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted March 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 No, they cited me claiming i was "overtaking on the right", even though i was pacing traffic that was going thru the light i was about at the cars rear bumper on the right when the intersection came up, he/she didnt signal and started to make the turn, i couldnt get off the drop bars and onto the brakes quick enough when i realized the car was about to turn, and they pretty much side swiped me and i landed in front of his/her car. Landed on my hip/ass which hurts like hell, smacked my head on the ground...amen for a helmet, even if it was a cheap $50 one, it did its job...otherwise as hard as i remember hitting it, it might be a different story right now...i'll defintely be fighting it though. I was as far right as possible where i belong, had he/she signaled a turn, i would have yielded and let them make the turn then went on. I havent seen my bike, cop said the rear wheel was trashed, and my moms boss who lives near by picked up the bike, claims the frame/front wheel is fine, but i doubt it...pisses me off as that bike was barely a month old. Got transported to riverside, as st anns was full, got xras, cat scans, they think i have a concussion, bruised ass/hip/whatever, small bit of road rash on my shin. Not as bad as im sure it could have been, and definitely not like the movies.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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