Biking Nerds Unite

[hydroazuanacaine]

my 60-year-old pops biked 32.5 miles with me today.

 

[hydroazuanacaine]

thanks, Wizard. cool your father is still riding his bike around.

have over 1,000 miles on my trek fx as of today.

 

[tired of crap]

Went over twice in the forest a couple weeks ago. Back out a few times but I’ve been reluctant to go hard since.

Haven’t been out w/in the past week since being diagnosed with a hernia (been in a bit of a bender).

Hoping I’ll be able to stick to my goal (stop this tail spin, by the weekend) and get back to exercise and my bike ride tomorrow.

 

[THECATINTHEHAT]

I bought this beauty yesterday:

Just got to remember how to ride the bloody thing now

 

[THECATINTHEHAT]

Could the bike behind it be any more different if it tried? :D

 

[Juniper Bruhmomentius]

Went biking 3 times today. Just been so bored and whatnot. Maybe did too many drugs last week too.

 

[Kara Kava]

My bike is what helped me quit smoking cigarettes and helping with coming off methadone
I'm in a place with trails through the woods so it's nice with nature and no cars

 

[bikeandmore]

I bought this beauty yesterday:

Just got to remember how to ride the bloody thing now

Haha, had to read this article to remember how to ride a bike https://bikeandmore.biz/how-to-make-long-distance-cycling-easier-using-six-simple-tips/

 

[tired of crap]

Been back at it myself
Avging 3 rides a week on the trails. Not too long, maybe 20-40 min. Getting easier

Running a few times too
Stretches and such on the off days

 

[hydroazuanacaine]

couple months ago i severely sprained my ankle twice in a few days (possibly due to 1,4b). in result, i’ve been off of running and recently got to the point where i can bike without a brace. so i’ve been at it as well. feels good.

 

[hydroazuanacaine]

i’ve changed plenty of flats but yesterday was my first time putting new tires on a bike. i looked for a valve hole in the tire. when i couldn’t find one, figured they left the tire unpunched so you could decide between a schrader or presta vlave. somehow i felt this punch would go in the tread of the tire. i googled “bicycle valve punch” and wondered if i could just cut an x with my pocket knife instead of going to a bike shop to buy a new tool. then i youtubed how to make the hole in my tire.

dead sober.

 

[hydroazuanacaine]

my father did another 30-mile ride with me today. average speed 17.4mph. impressed with him.

he leads going out; i lead going in. dude does not ride a straight line when he leads. makes me crazy nervous.

 

[hydroazuanacaine]

my longest nonstop ride today. 40.5 miles.

 

[hydroazuanacaine]

i was an ice cube out there today. it's officially two-pairs-of-glove weather.

 

[nuttynutskin]

road 30 miles in the ice cold today. when i was starting another cyclist asked me, “are you crazy?” told them no more than s/he is.

after cardio becomes a part of your life, temperatures are no longer a deterrent.

I think I've been overdressing at times and then getting cold because I get too sweaty and then have to stop somewhere (like in traffic). Still trying to figure out how to dress for longer rides. lol

 

[hydroazuanacaine]

^ill post my chicago workout winter outfit soon. the good stuff is pricey. i only buy one of each piece — so i look the same everyday working out but who cares about that — and dont worry about smell ‘cause i ride alone and shower immediately after.

i guess the clothes get gross in your apartment, but i hang them so they air out in the furthest closet and close the door.

 

[hydroazuanacaine]

50 mile ride today.

 

[nuttynutskin]

50 mile ride today.

That's twice as far as my best so far, but I'm on a Specialized Hard Rock mtb.