Members yourguitarhero Posted January 1, 2013 Members Share Posted January 1, 2013 A thread to keep track of your miles and chat about bikes - road/mountain/bmx, anything! I was in a thread like this on another forum last year and it helped with the motivation. I managed to do 1375 miles last year, I hope to do 2000 in 2013. Well, it's New Year's Day in Western NY and I'll be taking my father in law's old ten speed out later. It's heavy as hell, it's freezing outside and I've not got much gear with with me apart from gloves and a base layer but we'll see how it goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dgo ratt Posted January 1, 2013 Members Share Posted January 1, 2013 that is awesome, I am just getting back into cycling this year. Good Luck to you and post some pics when you get a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dgo ratt Posted January 1, 2013 Members Share Posted January 1, 2013 that is awesome, I am just getting back into cycling this year. Good Luck to you and post some pics when you get a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wanderoo222 Posted January 1, 2013 Members Share Posted January 1, 2013 Enjoy the ride. I'm just healing from knee surgery and I can't wait to get back on the bike. Even just a few weeks off the bike can really be hard to make up. Here's to the new year's bike rides! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wanderoo222 Posted January 1, 2013 Members Share Posted January 1, 2013 Enjoy the ride. I'm just healing from knee surgery and I can't wait to get back on the bike. Even just a few weeks off the bike can really be hard to make up. Here's to the new year's bike rides! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members paul88lx Posted January 1, 2013 Members Share Posted January 1, 2013 Once the weathet breaks, I'm all over it this year. I've gone way too long without putting in any serious miles. Until then, I'll be working with my personal trainer and suffering on the stationary. I definitely see a nice, new carbon road bike in the future. With nothing lower than a Shimano 105 group. I can't wait to ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members paul88lx Posted January 1, 2013 Members Share Posted January 1, 2013 Once the weathet breaks, I'm all over it this year. I've gone way too long without putting in any serious miles. Until then, I'll be working with my personal trainer and suffering on the stationary. I definitely see a nice, new carbon road bike in the future. With nothing lower than a Shimano 105 group. I can't wait to ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members colejustesen Posted January 1, 2013 Members Share Posted January 1, 2013 I bought a road bike a few summers back in anticipation of riding it. Unfortunately Boise isn't the most bike friendly town. As a matter of fact I have had cars swerve at me because they had to wait to pass because of oncoming traffic. I have had people flip me off... I don't get it, you make someone wait 20 more seconds and the world is ending.So I have found myself not riding as much as I wanted to... I think I will have to resort to driving somewhere away from town traffic just to ride. It is fun and there is nothing quite like riding a road bike; everything about the way they function is smooth!This is my road bike:Cole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members colejustesen Posted January 1, 2013 Members Share Posted January 1, 2013 I bought a road bike a few summers back in anticipation of riding it. Unfortunately Boise isn't the most bike friendly town. As a matter of fact I have had cars swerve at me because they had to wait to pass because of oncoming traffic. I have had people flip me off... I don't get it, you make someone wait 20 more seconds and the world is ending.So I have found myself not riding as much as I wanted to... I think I will have to resort to driving somewhere away from town traffic just to ride. It is fun and there is nothing quite like riding a road bike; everything about the way they function is smooth!This is my road bike:Cole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TrueBlueAutoX Posted January 1, 2013 Members Share Posted January 1, 2013 In! I was only able to put 31 miles on my Trek last year because of the late start. I'm going to try to have my goal be 1,000 miles for 2013 to supplement the 5k races and half marathon I'll be on foot for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TrueBlueAutoX Posted January 1, 2013 Members Share Posted January 1, 2013 In! I was only able to put 31 miles on my Trek last year because of the late start. I'm going to try to have my goal be 1,000 miles for 2013 to supplement the 5k races and half marathon I'll be on foot for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members yourguitarhero Posted January 1, 2013 Author Members Share Posted January 1, 2013 Well, did about 15 miles which I'm quite pleased with:20fSnowing WindyHillyOld heavy 10 speedTennis shortsFashion trainersNo phone or tools and in a foreign country.I did bottle the last big {censored}er of a hill cos I'm out of shape from Christmas and the cold was really kicking in.My only gear upgrade this year will be moving to cleated shoes instead of power grips and trainers. Avoided them cos I used to commute or run around town on my road bike but have an old beater ten speed for that now. My bike is mid range - alloy frame, carbon fork, Shimano 2300 gears. Good bike, very smooth and light. I'm nowhere near needing anything more so will concentrate on improving my fitness/endurance instead of GAS'ing over new stuff: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members yourguitarhero Posted January 1, 2013 Author Members Share Posted January 1, 2013 Well, did about 15 miles which I'm quite pleased with:20fSnowing WindyHillyOld heavy 10 speedTennis shortsFashion trainersNo phone or tools and in a foreign country.I did bottle the last big {censored}er of a hill cos I'm out of shape from Christmas and the cold was really kicking in.My only gear upgrade this year will be moving to cleated shoes instead of power grips and trainers. Avoided them cos I used to commute or run around town on my road bike but have an old beater ten speed for that now. My bike is mid range - alloy frame, carbon fork, Shimano 2300 gears. Good bike, very smooth and light. I'm nowhere near needing anything more so will concentrate on improving my fitness/endurance instead of GAS'ing over new stuff: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FalseRevRG Posted January 1, 2013 Members Share Posted January 1, 2013 Due to my car being undriveable for the majority of last year, I got in the habit of riding my bike everywhere, and decided to continue riding it as much as possible even after fixing the car. I have an old Columbia 3-speed, which is pretty much perfect as a city bike in Boston. It's gotten a few upgrades this year that I hadn't done in the past, since it was more of a necessity to keep it running well this year than before. It totally looks like crap, though...the paint is chipped and faded, it's picked up rust, and all that - but it's still fully functional.This isn't the most current picture of it, but probably the best I have at the moment:I decided that for the amount I ride my bike, and the way I ride it, something nicer would be cool to have, since my Columbia was cheap when it was new ~40 years ago (I got it off Craigslist about 4 years ago). I came across this old Raleigh at a local shop that specializes in used/vintage bikes a few weeks ago, and decided I needed it, as it's pretty much my ideal color for a bike, and it's overall a better bike than the Columbia, particularly the frame. When I bought it, it was built up as a single-speed with a coaster brake...not the worst thing in the world (and in fact, sometimes nice features to have), but definitely annoying, so I'm planning to make it an internally-geared 3- or 5-speed. I've got a bunch of modernizations/upgrades planned for it, but here's how it looks now (other than the pedals, which have been replaced since this picture was taken): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FalseRevRG Posted January 1, 2013 Members Share Posted January 1, 2013 Due to my car being undriveable for the majority of last year, I got in the habit of riding my bike everywhere, and decided to continue riding it as much as possible even after fixing the car. I have an old Columbia 3-speed, which is pretty much perfect as a city bike in Boston. It's gotten a few upgrades this year that I hadn't done in the past, since it was more of a necessity to keep it running well this year than before. It totally looks like crap, though...the paint is chipped and faded, it's picked up rust, and all that - but it's still fully functional.This isn't the most current picture of it, but probably the best I have at the moment:I decided that for the amount I ride my bike, and the way I ride it, something nicer would be cool to have, since my Columbia was cheap when it was new ~40 years ago (I got it off Craigslist about 4 years ago). I came across this old Raleigh at a local shop that specializes in used/vintage bikes a few weeks ago, and decided I needed it, as it's pretty much my ideal color for a bike, and it's overall a better bike than the Columbia, particularly the frame. When I bought it, it was built up as a single-speed with a coaster brake...not the worst thing in the world (and in fact, sometimes nice features to have), but definitely annoying, so I'm planning to make it an internally-geared 3- or 5-speed. I've got a bunch of modernizations/upgrades planned for it, but here's how it looks now (other than the pedals, which have been replaced since this picture was taken): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chad_sux Posted January 1, 2013 Members Share Posted January 1, 2013 Hopefully going to get my Raleigh Phase 2 upgraded over this winter before the weather gets nice enough to ride. I really want to replace practically everything but the frame, but first, I need new brakes! Got a gift certificate from the folks to get me started. My fat ass really needs to lose some {censored}ing weight, so between biking and hopefully doing some running (as well as giving up soda and a {censored} ton of snack food) I'll be able to drop some {censored}ing weight!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chad_sux Posted January 1, 2013 Members Share Posted January 1, 2013 Hopefully going to get my Raleigh Phase 2 upgraded over this winter before the weather gets nice enough to ride. I really want to replace practically everything but the frame, but first, I need new brakes! Got a gift certificate from the folks to get me started. My fat ass really needs to lose some {censored}ing weight, so between biking and hopefully doing some running (as well as giving up soda and a {censored} ton of snack food) I'll be able to drop some {censored}ing weight!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stompboxfreak72 Posted January 1, 2013 Members Share Posted January 1, 2013 2200 miles in 2012. I hope to top it this year. Damn this thread.....now I need to get the bike trainer out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stompboxfreak72 Posted January 1, 2013 Members Share Posted January 1, 2013 2200 miles in 2012. I hope to top it this year. Damn this thread.....now I need to get the bike trainer out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zehn Posted January 2, 2013 Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 I'll be getting out on my XC bike as soon as the snow melts enough (usually around late April). I need a computer to track my mileage but I normally get only about 20 miles a week in through October. I've thought about getting a fat tire bike for the winter, but it hasn't happened yet. People are nuts for that {censored} up here When I'm out skiing and it's 0F I routinely see people out on their bikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zehn Posted January 2, 2013 Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 I'll be getting out on my XC bike as soon as the snow melts enough (usually around late April). I need a computer to track my mileage but I normally get only about 20 miles a week in through October. I've thought about getting a fat tire bike for the winter, but it hasn't happened yet. People are nuts for that {censored} up here When I'm out skiing and it's 0F I routinely see people out on their bikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lz4005 Posted January 2, 2013 Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 I don't track my mileage but I guess I did between 2000 and 3000 miles last year on my commuter bike going to work/grocery/etc and doing alleycats, bar hopping, etc on my single speed. Even went to a handful of gigs and rehearsals that were PA-only or backline provided that way. Supposed to be 22 degrees F tomorrow morning when I ride to work. What is this "when the weather breaks" people keep mentioning? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lz4005 Posted January 2, 2013 Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 I don't track my mileage but I guess I did between 2000 and 3000 miles last year on my commuter bike going to work/grocery/etc and doing alleycats, bar hopping, etc on my single speed. Even went to a handful of gigs and rehearsals that were PA-only or backline provided that way. Supposed to be 22 degrees F tomorrow morning when I ride to work. What is this "when the weather breaks" people keep mentioning? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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