Dirt Again

JD said:

After a break, a great way to break back in:
http://www.spokejunkies.com/forum/index.php?s=&showtopic=5476&view=findpost&p=40994

Nice. You guys definitely had way better weather that day.

I can't believe we rode that thing in the dark with no lights or moon.

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G.T. said:

JD said:

After a break, a great way to break back in:
http://www.spokejunkies.com/forum/index.php?s=&showtopic=5476&view=fi...

Nice. You guys definitely had way better weather that day.

I can't believe we rode that thing in the dark with no lights or moon.

I dunno which was scarier, in the dark where we couldn't see the
exposure, or in the light where we could?

Quoted message said:

Greg

How was the Safety Ride?

JD

JD said:

G.T. said:

JD said:

After a break, a great way to break back in:
http://www.spokejunkies.com/forum/index.php?s=&showtopic=5476&view=fi...

Nice. You guys definitely had way better weather that day.

I can't believe we rode that thing in the dark with no lights or moon.

I dunno which was scarier, in the dark where we couldn't see the
exposure, or in the light where we could?

How was the Safety Ride?

I got stuck at work til 9:30 and bailed on it.

I did get in 2 killer fixed gear rides this weekend, even took the new
fatty 1 1/4" tires off-road, barely managed a skip stop on some slippery
DG, I really don't know how those guys do it on good pavement, you
really have to unweight the rear tire.

http://www.2fortheroad.net/bikes.html

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G.T. said:

JD said:

G.T. said:

JD wrote:
> After a break, a great way to break back in:
>http://www.spokejunkies.com/forum/index.php?s=&showtopic=5476&view=fi...
Nice. You guys definitely had way better weather that day.

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

I can't believe we rode that thing in the dark with no lights or moon.

Quoted message said:

I dunno which was scarier, in the dark where we couldn't see the
exposure, or in the light where we could?

Quoted message said:

How was the Safety Ride?

I got stuck at work til 9:30 and bailed on it.

I did get in 2 killer fixed gear rides this weekend, even took the new
fatty 1 1/4" tires off-road, barely managed a skip stop on some slippery
DG, I really don't know how those guys do it on good pavement, you
really have to unweight the rear tire.

http://www.2fortheroad.net/bikes.html

Greg

Riding, good. Skip stop, bad.

NV/UT was killer.

JD

JD said:

Riding, good. Skip stop, bad.

On dirt: skip stop = skid, right? ;-)

On pavement: when the skip stop is needed, the skip stop comes on its
own. And it is good.

CC

Corvus Corvax said:

JD said:

Riding, good. Skip stop, bad.

On dirt: skip stop = skid, right? ;-)

Yep, but believe me the place I practiced is hard as cement with a
dusting of fine DG on top.

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On pavement: when the skip stop is needed, the skip stop comes on its
own. And it is good.

I just ain't getting it. So I'll definitely be leaving the brakes on
the bike.

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G.T. said:

I just ain't getting it. So I'll definitely be leaving the brakes on
the bike.

I don't want it. I'll just ride over anything that gets in my way.

JD

JD said:

After a break, a great way to break back in:http://www.spokejunkies.com/forum/index.php?s=&showtopic=5476&view=fi...

JD Thats what you say.Its been some kind of wet here since Sunday evening. Sun and dry won't come till the weekend. One good thing off.

G.T. said:

Quoted message said:

On pavement: when the skip stop is needed, the skip stop comes on its
own. And it is good.

I just ain't getting it. So I'll definitely be leaving the brakes on
the bike.

I run a brake too. But I find that when I do a real panic stop. the
skip-stop sorta happens on its own. I'm still trying to learn to do
one intentionally ;-).

CC

Corvus Corvax said:

JD said:

Riding, good. Skip stop, bad.

On dirt: skip stop = skid, right? ;-)

On pavement: when the skip stop is needed, the skip stop comes on its
own. And it is good.

CC

Skip stop sometimes equals skid mark.

/s

Scott Gordo said:

Corvus Corvax said:

JD said:

Riding, good. Skip stop, bad.

On dirt: skip stop = skid, right? ;-)

On pavement: when the skip stop is needed, the skip stop comes on its
own. And it is good.

CC

Skip stop sometimes equals skid mark.

Yes, I can see that happening.

Some dude here on the a.m-b. is getting really strong on his 52x15, no
brake fixie. Said dude and me rode to see the Klunkerz movie yesterday,
45 miles with a [censored] of a headwind and a few hills. Said dude looked
as fresh at the end of the ride as he did at the beginning.

Greg

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Scott Gordo said:

Corvus Corvax said:

On Apr 16, 3:42 pm, "JD" <[email hidden]> wrote:

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Riding, good. Skip stop, bad.

Quoted message said:

On dirt: skip stop = skid, right? ;-)

Quoted message said:

On pavement: when the skip stop is needed, the skip stop comes on its
own. And it is good.

Quoted message said:

CC

Skip stop sometimes equals skid mark.

/s

I'm just learning better evasion tactics. Last week I hand-dabbed a
van that pulled right out in front of me and it prevented me from
taking a huge digger. Practice and improvisation make for a better
rider on any bike. If one can get into that "athletic stream of
consciousness", they have it made.

JD

JD said:

Scott Gordo said:

On Apr 16, 9:55 pm, Corvus Corvax <[email hidden]> wrote:

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Quoted message said:

On Apr 16, 3:42 pm, "JD" <[email hidden]> wrote:

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Quoted message said:

> Riding, good. Skip stop, bad.

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

On dirt: skip stop = skid, right? ;-)

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

On pavement: when the skip stop is needed, the skip stop comes on its
own. And it is good.

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

CC

Quoted message said:

Skip stop sometimes equals skid mark.

Quoted message said:

/s

I'm just learning better evasion tactics. Last week I hand-dabbed a
van that pulled right out in front of me and it prevented me from
taking a huge digger. Practice and improvisation make for a better
rider on any bike. If one can get into that "athletic stream of
consciousness", they have it made.

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I hear you on the raised consciousness thing. I must tap cars and vans
at least 3 times a week, often followed by some animated chitchat.

It's when you get that simultaneous combo, eg: van + pothole +
jaywalking 9 year old with iPod + cab door swung open + grease slick +
etc, all happening in a 15' x 2' space. That can take some serious
zen. It's also what I like to call my morning commute, a symphony of
potential ouchies repeated x many times over my 9 miles. Over the
years, it has taken its toll: I may be turning into a more religious
person. I don't know if it's out of fear, or recognizing a pattern and
assuming a higher order.

My solution: get a bell. Surprisingly effective, less stressful than
yelling all the time (which I think is a precursor to talking to
yourself permanently), and their cuteness makes you less threatening
to the fairer.

/s

Scott Gordo said:

I hear you on the raised consciousness thing. I must tap cars and vans
at least 3 times a week, often followed by some animated chitchat.

I'm really losing my edge out here in the Provinces.

Quoted message said:

My solution: get a bell.

With you there. I have a little single-ding Incredi-Bell, which really
spreads positive vibes.

CC

Corvus Corvax said:

Scott Gordo said:

I hear you on the raised consciousness thing. I must tap cars and vans
at least 3 times a week, often followed by some animated chitchat.

I'm really losing my edge out here in the Provinces.

You're getting soft, W.

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

My solution: get a bell.

With you there. I have a little single-ding Incredi-Bell, which really
spreads positive vibes.

There aren't enough pedestrians to justify having a bell on a street
bike here behind the Orange Curtain. Woody Harrelson's quote from
Crash rings very true. I do have bells on my beach cruisers though
and they always come in handy for warning doofi on the beach strands.

JD

Corvus Corvax said:

Scott Gordo said:

I hear you on the raised consciousness thing. I must tap cars and vans
at least 3 times a week, often followed by some animated chitchat.

I'm really losing my edge out here in the Provinces.

I'd consider that a good thing. I have to periodically take time off
the bike to let my stress level (on and off the bike) return down to a
simmer. Of course, taking the subway has it's own set of aggravations.
La de dah!

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

My solution: get a bell.

With you there. I have a little single-ding Incredi-Bell, which really
spreads positive vibes.

CC

PING!

/s

Scott Gordo said:

Corvus Corvax said:

On Apr 24, 10:12 am, Scott Gordo <[email hidden]> wrote:

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

I hear you on the raised consciousness thing. I must tap cars and vans
at least 3 times a week, often followed by some animated chitchat.

Quoted message said:

I'm really losing my edge out here in the Provinces.

I'd consider that a good thing. I have to periodically take time off
the bike to let my stress level (on and off the bike) return down to a
simmer. Of course, taking the subway has it's own set of aggravations.
La de dah!

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

My solution: get a bell.

Quoted message said:

With you there. I have a little single-ding Incredi-Bell, which really
spreads positive vibes.

Quoted message said:

CC

PING!

/s

I see you have the machine that goes "PING!"

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