What is new in your little world?

Post by **Κracus** » Tue Jul 10, 2018 12:48 pm

Doombrain wrote:Yeah I am. I've bought another CX bike for road riding but given the amount of time I have in a day with the kids I wanted one to get as much time on a MTB as possible.

I'm not knocking your MTB hobby, I myself love it but have you thought of moving up into the dirtbike scene? Lots of fun to be had with those.

Post by **Eraser** » Tue Jul 10, 2018 1:26 pm

YourGrandpa wrote:From yesterday's 320+ mile ride.

The bridge section at the end gives a nice view, but honestly, how much is 320 miles of straight road doing for you?

Post by **YourGrandpa** » Tue Jul 10, 2018 6:42 pm

Straight as opposed to curves or straight as opposed to flat?

That not considered. What does riding do for anyone?

Riding is therapeutic for me...

Post by **ALMighty** » Tue Jul 10, 2018 8:49 pm

nice pics Whiskey, enjoyed no. 2 and 4 especially

Post by **Κracus** » Wed Jul 11, 2018 11:16 am

YourGrandpa wrote:Straight as opposed to curves or straight as opposed to flat?

That not considered. What does riding do for anyone?

Riding is therapeutic for me...

Pretty sure he means as opposed to having curves. Whatever floats your boat I agree but for me that would be a very boring ride.

Post by **YourGrandpa** » Wed Jul 11, 2018 12:55 pm

Since Florida is widely known as predominantly flat, it would be safe to assume there aren't many elevation changes in my rides. But I guess because there are no curves in the videos I've posted, there are no curves and because there are no curves the quality of my rides are somehow less? Okay... Going with this assumption I have to ask. Considering most roads are designed to get you as directly as possible from point A to point B. How many curves do you need in one session to have a "quality" ride?

Here I thought the blue skies, palm trees, sandy beaches, beautiful weather and the fact I'm riding in a place where the whole world wants to vacation would add up to some pretty cool rides.

Post by **Eraser** » Wed Jul 11, 2018 1:04 pm

For me personally, having some nice bends in roads which tickle the lean angle receptors in my brain is always a plus on a ride. But I guess thats why I ride a sportsbike and you ride a cruiser.

Post by **YourGrandpa** » Wed Jul 11, 2018 1:36 pm

I like curves and there are what I would imagine is a normal amount of curves in our roads. But I wouldn't say curves make or break a ride. They're just short fun breaks from the norm.

Post by **Scourge** » Wed Jul 11, 2018 5:15 pm

Yeah, curves are cool and everything, but not necessary. There are plenty around here if I choose to go that route, which I did today. Also, some days I feel like getting a little speed and others I just want to lean back and cruise.

Post by **Doombrain** » Wed Jul 11, 2018 8:17 pm

Κracus wrote:
Doombrain wrote:Yeah I am. I've bought another CX bike for road riding but given the amount of time I have in a day with the kids I wanted one to get as much time on a MTB as possible.
I'm not knocking your MTB hobby, I myself love it but have you thought of moving up into the dirtbike scene? Lots of fun to be had with those.

I was riding dirt bikes in the 70s son.

Post by **YourGrandpa** » Thu Jul 12, 2018 2:07 am

I installed two new switches and crash bar running lights. One switch is for the new lights and the other is for the accent LEDs.

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Post by **phantasmagoria** » Thu Jul 12, 2018 9:31 am

I think you should get some skulls and grim reapers airbrushed on your bike too

Post by **YourGrandpa** » Thu Jul 12, 2018 12:08 pm

Uh, no.

Post by **phantasmagoria** » Thu Jul 12, 2018 4:15 pm

Not classy enough?

Post by **YourGrandpa** » Thu Jul 12, 2018 5:59 pm

Not my thing.

Post by **Whiskey 7** » Thu Jul 12, 2018 8:57 pm

ALMighty wrote:nice pics Whiskey, enjoyed no. 2 and 4 especially

Re: What is new in your little world?

I'm continue on the weight loss goal and still enjoying

no truly. Down another 700g this week and pretty easily. Oh, just worked the figures and I am past the half way mark. Yea...

Been meaning to add too, nice video YourGrandpa

Post by **scared?** » Fri Jul 13, 2018 2:56 am

Lol fat ppl...

Post by **Κracus** » Fri Jul 20, 2018 7:36 pm

I drove my bike to new York city. I'm still there and staying on long island but I'm going to head over to Manhattan shortly. Wish me luck, the drivers here are nuts. I on average go about 100km/h in city streets. Sounds reckless but I'm just keeping up with the rest of traffic. Still takes forever to go anywhere.

Post by **Whiskey 7** » Thu Jul 26, 2018 8:57 pm

Re: What is new in your little world?

Still on the weight reduction thing... Week 12 and an 11.2kg loss, nearly 25lbs. Loving the journey

Gorgeous weather here so the walking is most enjoyable.

And besides that, I await a custom Technic Lego coming from the USA. Picture when done.

Post by **Eraser** » Fri Jul 27, 2018 11:40 am

Me and my bro rode 360km (224mi) last Tuesday. It was blisteringly hot. Still wore all my gear though, ATGATT yeah. While riding it was okay, but waiting for a traffic light was pretty hot.

Post by **Κracus** » Fri Jul 27, 2018 11:55 am

I also wore all my gear on my trip to NYC. It was excruciating as I got caught in several traffic jams that lasted 45 minutes to an hour of not moving and just cooking in the sun. The trip total was just over 1000km's in one direction.

Post by **Eraser** » Fri Jul 27, 2018 12:39 pm

No lane splitting allowed?

Post by **YourGrandpa** » Fri Jul 27, 2018 7:21 pm

I road 225 miles the weekend before last and will ride another 220+ this Sunday.
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Post by **YourGrandpa** » Fri Jul 27, 2018 7:25 pm

Finished planning my father/son trip to Philly/NYC/AC/Baltimore next week.

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The wife and I will be headed Punta Cana in December and staying at the Hard Rock Resort for a week.

Post by **scared?** » Fri Jul 27, 2018 8:24 pm

What real men look like... Questions?...

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