[PeteD]

Meant to talk to you this morning at HDCC, but I’ll be there.

[PeteD]

@lordofthemark 170931 wrote:

I agree, a ride that ends where it began is more truly sleazy than a one mile ride to get some essential item, such as twist ties, or confectionary sugar. I believe its even more truly sleazy, and thus more admirable, if you do something like just riding around a driveway enough times to make a mile.

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[PeteD]

Picking up where Novaebike left off: W&OD Custis to Wilson is good; seems the plow blade had some wavy issues, but there’s enough clear to ride on dry pavement. Wooden Bridge after is clear. Once you get to the pass under Wilson, yea, that looks iffy – snow covered. I didn’t test it as I was riding to Arlington on Wilson, but since you can cross Wilson up top, might be better to do that instead.

The trail from Netherlands Corillion to Memorial bridge is clear, just some small icy drops where shoes had compressed that haven’t evaporated.

Lincoln Memorial to Washington Memorial is clear. North side of Washingtom Memorial, the outside of the walkway is clear, inside closest to the wall is hard packed snow/ice.

[PeteD]

@Vicegrip 170570 wrote:

Well, then how does Dr. google explain my head not getting cold? :confused:

You and I are “polar” opp. My feet and hands were the only problem parts. Butt and legs, one layer of winter bibs down to 15. two layers at 20 if a long ride, one bib layer and leg warmers under. Intrested to see what the solution is.

Determined that below freezing is time for the second layer of vestments between me and the outside world. Microfiber boxer brief (mid thigh to keep from rolling up) + Bib Shorts + Leg warmers. If I’m going for an extra long ride, I might throw the Sugoi Firewall 180 pants on instead of just the leg warmers.

After NYD ride, I came home and quickly put the order in for the Bar Mitts.

[PeteD]

Had two goals this year:
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Climb all three sides up Mont Ventoux in one ride.

and…

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Climb 4 2000m Cols and the other 3 in the Ubaye valley.

Ancillary Things:
– Over 7000 miles.
– Bike Commute, since I no longer work from home – Hitting 80% there.
– Completed two self-organized 200k efforts.
– Sub 5h Century
– Cat 4 upgrade & Race.

2018 Things:
– Commute enough that the Metro Rate (~13 a day) pays for the Boone.
– 7000 miles again.
– Get my daughter off Training Wheels.
– Mt Washington or Pikes Peak Hill Climb.
– Do an “official” 200k brevet or two.
– If I don’t go to Scotland for summer vacation, do a Luberon / Vaucluse / Drome hilltop-town bike trip.

[PeteD]

It’s spreading…

http://www.bfmtv.com/mediaplayer/video/dans-la-seine-par-terre-dans-les-bacs-a-fleur-a-paris-les-velos-en-libre-service-se-retrouvent-n-importe-ou-1015629.html

[PeteD]

@hozn 168881 wrote:

Yes, I agree. I like that idea.

@Steve O, what do you think about logarithmic mileage-to-points conversion?

Was talking about this just this morning… That and using 2nd or 3rd standard deviations to determine a drop line for determining if a person should be dropped from a team.

But… Math

[PeteD]

First year as an actual Commuter vs a Coffee Commuter. Wonder what that will do to my mileage.

[PeteD]

Only took a month of commutes… The Fine Gentleman was speeding in the Bike and Bus Only lane on 7th infront of the Capital One Center, and decided his right side rearview mirror needed adjustment, and my left hand was the perfect thing to do that for him.

And as he stopped at the light at H Street, he rolled down his window to reach across to fix his mirror, I asked him brusquely if he needed his mirror fixed; the fine gentleman thanked me without looking up from his phone, oblivious to the fact that the cyclist fixing his mirror was also the one whose hand he just mashed with it.

Maryland Driver in the District… Though it wasn’t a 1812 commemorative plate.

My apolgies to those in earshot for the obsenities that broke free from my mouth. He was completely oblivious to what he just did, what he could have done, and how both of our lives would have changed due to his negligence.

[PeteD]

Someone figured out how to remove the seat from this poor one.

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[PeteD]

This morning, Trollheim claimed my ultegra shifters. Wet wood + wet leaves + avoiding oncoming oblivious pedestrian = recipe for not-fun. Happened on the little S jog just after the drainage ditch heading southbound.

Landed on my semi-metallic hip, so that question has been answered, though it did leave a nice welt the size of an half an orange.

And I got through it last night in the pouring rain without an issue.

[PeteD]

As I was walking away from that one this morning (about 8:45am) a gentelman was on the phone with the police calling it in as a suspicious bag. As I got up to the intersection of doom, a festooned policeman was walking down the hill towards said bag. I’d be surprised if it didn’t get removed then and is in the posession of the ACPD.

[PeteD]

Dropped your chain, and then kept pedaling.

First solution is to try to not keep pedaling, and shift back into the big ring to see if you can get the chain to jump back onto the chainring. Takes a bit of effort and experience to know if it’ll work or you’re making the problem worse.

There are several chain drop catchters available out there… I’ve run the K-Edge on my road bike, but they’re not always reliable, and can easily be defeated by worn chains and chainrings, as drdevil pointed out. Usually it’s a trailing indicator that you:

1) Need to clean your chain.
2) You might need to replace your chainrings.
3) You might need to replace your chain.
4) You might need to replace your chainrings+chain+cassette.

From the look from your picture, I’d expect at a minimum #1, and #4 being highly probable: Your chainrings look well worn.

[PeteD]

Interesting, you can tell where all the bike commuters live.

[PeteD]

Riding the Assateague route. If my friend is in tow I will be his lead out train. If not, I’m going to try and better my Amish Country Bike Tour time.

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