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RR: Why I Single Speed...And Thoughts

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  1. ....because I love it....but there's more.

    It's been a while since I've posted anything. I must admit I've been
    off trails for a while, but putting in hours/days/weeks/months in the
    pool and on the road, (road biking and road running).

    Racing:
    I've had a few races so far this year and my leg strength and
    endurance have been exceptional so far....mostly due to single
    speeding, IMHO. In years past even with heavy training I haven't been
    able to bring my times down as much as I have as when I started SSing.

    Preaching:
    If you haven't done so yet, get a SS and start enjoying it...that's an
    order.

    Barneys:
    I don't know about other areas, but where I ride here in MD the trails
    have been overrun with trail poaching knuckle heads! (and
    Cicadas...love it) They usually clear out with the summer whether 95
    F and 95% humidity...the trail poaching knuckle heads that is....bring
    on the heat!

    Workouts:
    When it's hot that's the best time to get the SS out. There is not a
    better workout on the planet, physically and mentally.

    Bike:
    I finally had to replace my Avid pads....wow never thought discs would
    be so damn good. The D.I.S.S feels like it did when I bought it about
    2 years ago. I didn't think it would last this long...something was
    bound to give....guess I was wrong again ;-).

    Going To California:
    I'll be in Beverly Hills late August...I need to work out the details
    but I hope there's time to ride or do a trail run out there. Any
    local knowledge would be key, TIA.

    Peace and thanks for reading my stream of consciousness,
    Bill

    The mind serves properly as a window glass rather
    than as a reflector, that is, the mind should give
    an immediate view instead of an interpretation of the world.
    :-]

  2. Quoted message said:

    I've had a few races so far this year and my leg strength and
    endurance have been exceptional so far....mostly due to single
    speeding, IMHO. In years past even with heavy training I haven't been
    able to bring my times down as much as I have as when I started SSing.

    Oh [censored]... here we go.

    Quoted message said:

    Preaching:
    If you haven't done so yet, get a SS and start enjoying it...that's an
    order.

    And it begins...

    Quoted message said:

    Workouts:
    When it's hot that's the best time to get the SS out. There is not a
    better workout on the planet, physically and mentally.

    Sleep works well for me... I put one of those electro-shock-exercise
    machines on me as I sleep... I'm ripped because I work out for 8 hours each
    night!

    Actually, I confess... I rode my SS yesterday at the skate park. First time
    I've tried BMX really.

    --
    Phil, Squid-in-Training

  3. Quoted message said:

    Going To California:
    I'll be in Beverly Hills late August...I need to work out the details
    but I hope there's time to ride or do a trail run out there. Any
    local knowledge would be key, TIA.

    Peace and thanks for reading my stream of consciousness,
    Bill

    Although a good 1.5 hr south, San Juan Trail is a must do. Also, there
    are several great rides right next door to Beverly Hills, in the Santa
    Monica mtns.

    I'll like to hook up with you for some riding, but you're hitting smack
    in the middle of prime time DH season, so I'm not sure if I'll be
    available. My DH buddies are married w/kids, so whenever they get a
    chance to ride I pretty much drop everything and ride with them.

    Let us know the details when you can. I'm sure some of the other
    Socal/LowSocal riders would ride with you too.
    --
    Slacker

  4. Slacker said:
    Quoted message said:

    Going To California:
    I'll be in Beverly Hills late August...I need to work out the details
    but I hope there's time to ride or do a trail run out there. Any
    local knowledge would be key, TIA.

    Peace and thanks for reading my stream of consciousness,
    Bill

    Although a good 1.5 hr south, San Juan Trail is a must do. Also, there
    are several great rides right next door to Beverly Hills, in the Santa
    Monica mtns.


    <snip>

    Yipes! SJT on a singlespeed?!? I wanna see that!

  5. Ride-A-Lot said:
    Slacker said:
    Quoted message said:

    Going To California:
    I'll be in Beverly Hills late August...I need to work out the details
    but I hope there's time to ride or do a trail run out there. Any
    local knowledge would be key, TIA.

    Peace and thanks for reading my stream of consciousness,
    Bill

    Although a good 1.5 hr south, San Juan Trail is a must do. Also, there
    are several great rides right next door to Beverly Hills, in the Santa
    Monica mtns.

    <snip>

    Yipes! SJT on a singlespeed?!? I wanna see that!


    hehehe... so do I, so do I :-)

    Something tells me that old Billy boy would be leaving California with a
    nice double boinger packed in one suitcase, and his "trusty SS" in a
    dumpster behind of one the local supermarkets.

    --
    Slacker

  6. Ride-A-Lot said:

    Yipes! SJT on a singlespeed?!? I wanna see that!

    Seen it many times.

    Bill "from behind" S.

  7. ZeeExSixAre said:

    Actually, I confess... I rode my SS yesterday at the skate park. First time
    I've tried BMX really.

    And you loved it didn't you!?

    Peace,
    Bill
    The mind serves properly as a window glass rather
    than as a reflector, that is, the mind should give
    an immediate view instead of an interpretation of the world.
    :-]

  8. On Mon, 31 May 2004 14:15:22 -0700, Slacker <[email hidden]>

    Quoted message said:

    Something tells me that old Billy boy would be leaving California with a
    nice double boinger packed in one suitcase, and his "trusty SS" in a
    dumpster behind of one the local supermarkets.

    Never in a million years....just doesn't suit me.

    BTW: Where did that lady get attacked by that Mountain Lion? She was
    on Larry King the other night....That's one special lady

    Peace,
    Bill

    The mind serves properly as a window glass rather
    than as a reflector, that is, the mind should give
    an immediate view instead of an interpretation of the world.
    :-]

  9. On Mon, 31 May 2004 13:11:03 -0700, Slacker <[email hidden]>

    Quoted message said:
    Quoted message said:

    Going To California:
    I'll be in Beverly Hills late August...I need to work out the details
    but I hope there's time to ride or do a trail run out there. Any
    local knowledge would be key, TIA.

    Peace and thanks for reading my stream of consciousness,
    Bill

    Although a good 1.5 hr south, San Juan Trail is a must do. Also, there
    are several great rides right next door to Beverly Hills, in the Santa
    Monica mtns.

    I'll like to hook up with you for some riding, but you're hitting smack
    in the middle of prime time DH season, so I'm not sure if I'll be
    available. My DH buddies are married w/kids, so whenever they get a
    chance to ride I pretty much drop everything and ride with them.

    Let us know the details when you can. I'm sure some of the other
    Socal/LowSocal riders would ride with you too.

    I'll be there from 8/21- 8/25, looks like my wife is coming (not a
    rider) but I may be able to cut loose for a while.....gotta work
    these things out.

    Later,
    Bill
    The mind serves properly as a window glass rather
    than as a reflector, that is, the mind should give
    an immediate view instead of an interpretation of the world.
    :-]

  10. Bill Wheeler said:
    ZeeExSixAre said:

    Actually, I confess... I rode my SS yesterday at the skate park. First time
    I've tried BMX really.

    And you loved it didn't you!?

    Peace,
    Bill


    Gee, the silence is deafening...

    --
    Slacker

  11. Bill Wheeler said:

    On Mon, 31 May 2004 14:15:22 -0700, Slacker <[email hidden]>

    Quoted message said:

    Something tells me that old Billy boy would be leaving California with a
    nice double boinger packed in one suitcase, and his "trusty SS" in a
    dumpster behind of one the local supermarkets.

    Never in a million years....just doesn't suit me.

    Never say never.

    Quoted message said:

    BTW: Where did that lady get attacked by that Mountain Lion? She was
    on Larry King the other night....That's one special lady


    It was at one of my favorite parks, Whiting Ranch. I've been wondering
    how she is doing.

    Both her and her kick-ass friend are very special ladies!
    --
    Slacker

  12. "Bill Wheeler" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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    Quoted message said:
    ZeeExSixAre said:

    Actually, I confess... I rode my SS yesterday at the skate park. First


    time

    Quoted message said:
    Quoted message said:

    I've tried BMX really.

    And you loved it didn't you!?

    I'll just say, my index fingers and thumbs were searching for levers...

    --
    Phil, Squid-in-Training

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