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Not too bad, you only feed the crosswind if is above 25 mph. I rode 100 miles on that setup along the hudson to practice side wind control without any issues. If I were a little lighter I would be worried but even at a decent cross wind I don't feel it that bad.

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Cool. I forgot the location of the Ironman I was watching (it was a re-run) and I believe that they were in Australia and when they were doing the bike race, the cross wind was so high, that they had to lean the bikes over while riding straight. It looked like they were going around a sharp turn... insane.

I was up riding in Rhode Island this weekend. I was up there for a wedding and I decided that I wanted to take a ride somewhere that I haven't riden yet. I was in the town of Bristol, RI and there was a bike path that started there and went all the way to Providence, RI, which was about a 14 mile ride one way, and a total of about 29 miles (had to ride a little to get to the path). It was mostly flat, but the path was right next to the water... so nice. Wind was heavy at times, which really sucks, but still a nice ride.

Andre

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Cool. I forgot the location of the Ironman I was watching (it was a re-run) and I believe that they were in Australia and when they were doing the bike race, the cross wind was so high, that they had to lean the bikes over while riding straight. It looked like they were going around a sharp turn... insane.

I was up riding in Rhode Island this weekend. I was up there for a wedding and I decided that I wanted to take a ride somewhere that I haven't riden yet. I was in the town of Bristol, RI and there was a bike path that started there and went all the way to Providence, RI, which was about a 14 mile ride one way, and a total of about 29 miles (had to ride a little to get to the path). It was mostly flat, but the path was right next to the water... so nice. Wind was heavy at times, which really sucks, but still a nice ride.

Andre

Nice! I hit 42 mph on a slight downhill during my race yesterday! good times :LOL:

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Nice! I hit 42 mph on a slight downhill during my race yesterday! good times :LOL:

What kind of race was this? All cycling?

That's pretty fast. I try to practice my sprinting sometimes but I just can't really get it down. I'm not sure if my bike is too short for me (length wise) cause when I get up to sprint, I feel like I'm going to fall over my handle-bars... lol. I was thinking of picking up a new longer stem, but I'm not sure if that would make my normal, in the saddle riding too uncomfortable.

Andre

[Soul Coughing]

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What kind of race was this? All cycling?

That's pretty fast. I try to practice my sprinting sometimes but I just can't really get it down. I'm not sure if my bike is too short for me (length wise) cause when I get up to sprint, I feel like I'm going to fall over my handle-bars... lol. I was thinking of picking up a new longer stem, but I'm not sure if that would make my normal, in the saddle riding too uncomfortable.

Andre

were you fitted when you bought your bike?


I have been practicing my transition from sprinting to getting back into the saddle without stopping my pedal strokes. It sounds easy, but is harder than it seems, at least for me.

[8kGoodENuff]

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were you fitted when you bought your bike?


I have been practicing my transition from sprinting to getting back into the saddle without stopping my pedal strokes. It sounds easy, but is harder than it seems, at least for me.

Yeah I was... the guy had and has an indoor trainer setup in the store and he made me ride for a while and said everything looked ok. He also took my measurements too to adjust the bike.

Getting back in the saddle is ok for me while maintaining somewhat of a fast cadence, but right after the sprint I'm usually tired, so I naturally just start to slow down... :LOL:

Andre

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What kind of race was this? All cycling?

That's pretty fast. I try to practice my sprinting sometimes but I just can't really get it down. I'm not sure if my bike is too short for me (length wise) cause when I get up to sprint, I feel like I'm going to fall over my handle-bars... lol. I was thinking of picking up a new longer stem, but I'm not sure if that would make my normal, in the saddle riding too uncomfortable.

Andre

NYC tri :thumbup:

[8kGoodENuff]

http://link.brightcove.com/services/player...tid=21337502001

Andre

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http://link.brightcove.com/services/player...tid=21337502001

Andre

Saw that a while back, that kid has talent man for sure! :thumbup: We need to ride soon!

[Soul Coughing]

Went on a ride in the city last night with andre and his friend Ed. Took the Western Highway from downtown to Central park and a did a few laps. Will definitely do it again

wore my metro shirt for s2ki

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Went on a ride in the city last night with andre and his friend Ed. Took the Western Highway from downtown to Central park and a did a few laps. Will definitely do it again

wore my metro shirt for s2ki

nice thats a nice ride! I ride it from BX down to the city when I go out usually :thumbup:

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Went on a ride in the city last night with andre and his friend Ed. Took the Western Highway from downtown to Central park and a did a few laps. Will definitely do it again

wore my metro shirt for s2ki

That ride really was a good time. I really had a lot of fun.

The only thing that sucked about last night was the traffic going into the city, but it was well worth it. We should do that on a friday night next time... I ate dinner at 12:30am... :LOL:

Andre

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Bump for a new training bike thanks to the peeps at Giant! 80 miles on it today, rides pretty nice

[Soul Coughing]

[katchup]

/\ thats awesome. :lalala:


i ride a haro Zi dirt racing bmx

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Went on a ride in the city last night with andre and his friend Ed. Took the Western Highway from downtown to Central park and a did a few laps. Will definitely do it again

Central Park is a really nice ride. I used to do it in from queens over the 59th alot in preperation for the 5 borough bike tour. Descent climbing for the city :thumbup: I need to get a road bike but I am so used to being a clown and doing 2" bunny hops over manhole covers :LOL:

No mountain biking rides planned?

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Central Park is a really nice ride. I used to do it in from queens over the 59th alot in preperation for the 5 borough bike tour. Descent climbing for the city :thumbup: I need to get a road bike but I am so used to being a clown and doing 2" bunny hops over manhole covers :LOL:

No mountain biking rides planned?

Most of us ride roadies man. :thumbup:

[Soul Coughing]

Well it finally happened to me. A 75 year old lady, in a big lexus, failed to yield making a left across the street and cut me off. I had nowhere to go, hit her passenger front fender, flew over the hood and landed on my shoulder, breaking my clavicle and getting a concussion. I was going about 20 mph and my bike bounced off her car and hit another one waiting to take the left, 5 feet away! A helmet, quick thinking, and a bunch of luck saved me from getting more injured. I'll find out on Monday if i need surgery, but my chances of starting classes this semester are pretty small. Only perk is the lady was issued a ticket and is at fault for the accident, so my damaged bike should be replaced and my medical bills should be covered by her insurance. No driving, riding or use of my right arm for at least 6-8 weeks. :(

[plankfarm]

Wow! So sorry to hear of your accident. :(
But I have to say, I think you're lucky to be alive!
Hope you have a quick recovery and are back on a bike in no time. :)

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No use of my right arm for at least 6-8 weeks. :(

So you finally get to rub one out british style? Using the left! :D

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Well it finally happened to me. A 75 year old lady, in a big lexus, failed to yield making a left across the street and cut me off. I had nowhere to go, hit her passenger front fender, flew over the hood and landed on my shoulder, breaking my clavicle and getting a concussion. I was going about 20 mph and my bike bounced off her car and hit another one waiting to take the left, 5 feet away! A helmet, quick thinking, and a bunch of luck saved me from getting more injured. I'll find out on Monday if i need surgery, but my chances of starting classes this semester are pretty small. Only perk is the lady was issued a ticket and is at fault for the accident, so my damaged bike should be replaced and my medical bills should be covered by her insurance. No driving, riding or use of my right arm for at least 6-8 weeks. :(

dumb broad... :thumbdn: speedy recovery mang :thumbup:

[vdubbn]

Johnny boy! some pics of Liz hatch for you! one of the great women cyclist and fking hot too!

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So you finally get to rub one out british style? Using the left! :D

To this!

[TriaXenginE]

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To this!

I see your bet and raise you....

[Soul Coughing]

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So you finally get to rub one out british style? Using the left! :D

haha, everythings on the left!

[Soul Coughing]

liz hatch is hot!