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Sansa · 04-29-2009, 09:02 PM

I've noticed that lately a good bunch of self-employed people around me took up sports and are slowly breaking out of that "round" shape. I'd like to think that I am a part of that inspiration since I've been training like a madman and it's starting to show. I am not much of a gym rat but I'm a pretty hardcore cyclist. Actually I am triathlete but cycling it taking up a life of its own, I've been working super hard to break out of Category 5. Also in the process I realized that cycling attracts a very unique type of people, all of them share the same trait - they are some seriously determined and have very high goals.

So, do we have any spandex superheroes here?

mynameisjim · 04-29-2009, 10:17 PM

I love my bike

Raced road bikes, track bikes, XC mountain bikes, and BMX bikes.

I still race BMX but mostly ride dirt jumps and skate parks with a little downhill if I feel like taking a road trip. But if I'm not working, I'm probably on my bike somewhere.

I gave up the spandex though but it is fun to rip guys on the singletrack while wearing flat pedals and some cargo shorts.

But I was roadie so I understand you have no choice so I don't blame you

BTW, you said you want to bust out of cat 5, what do you race? Crits?

klinton · 04-30-2009, 12:11 AM

bicycle rules in city transport

d-null · 04-30-2009, 12:28 AM

mynameisjim · 04-30-2009, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by d-null

If they tested other sports as hard as cycling, there would be just as many offenders. Heck, cyclists have to inform the IOC of where they are at any given time. Failure to comply within hours is grounds for suspension. Not to mention surprise drug tests where testers show up at your door at all hours of the night, hence why you have to tell them where you are.

If American Football, baseball, and basketball players were tested like that, over half would be in trouble.

hjnet · 04-30-2009, 01:00 AM

I wouldn't consider myself a hardcore cyclist, but I ride my bike a few times a week. I need sports every day, otherwise I'm starting to get weird when sitting day in and day out infront of my workspace

chodadog · 04-30-2009, 01:22 AM

Every bone I've ever broken has been the result of a cycling accident.

NemesisEnforcer · 04-30-2009, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Sansa

I've noticed that lately a good bunch of self-employed people around me took up sports and are slowly breaking out of that "round" shape. I'd like to think that I am a part of that inspiration since I've been training like a madman and it's starting to show. I am not much of a gym rat but I'm a pretty hardcore cyclist. Actually I am triathlete but cycling it taking up a life of its own, I've been working super hard to break out of Category 5. Also in the process I realized that cycling attracts a very unique type of people, all of them share the same trait - they are some seriously determined and have very high goals.

So, do we have any spandex superheroes here?

What make and model bike do you ride? I just picked up a Pinarello Prince Carbon in yellow. Five of us are heading to Vegas this weekend to do the 132 mile route of the Tour De Fire.

tranza · 04-30-2009, 06:40 AM

I like ride a bike sometimes, not everyday... but it's nice...

klinton · 04-30-2009, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by tranza

I like ride a bike sometimes, not everyday... but it's nice...

I ride everyday but only in the city..However it's always like 5-15 km daily easily

zEn84 · 04-30-2009, 07:05 AM

I am in the market to buy a road bike atm, actually heading to the local police auction this weekend to see if I can score a decent one for cheap. Any brands I should keep an eye out for?

Sansa · 04-30-2009, 08:00 AM

Here are the bikes I ride:

Felt F2 SL, this is my road/crit bike

Cervelo P3C with Zipp 808 - my time trial machine, I put about 300-400 miles a week on this thing

and my mountain bike, Giant Trance X4

Sansa · 04-30-2009, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by NemesisEnforcer

Five of us are heading to Vegas this weekend to do the 132 mile route of the Tour De Fire.

Oh my, I remember riding a Harley through the Valley of Fire thinking how awesome it would be to have a bike race there. Putting it on my to-do list for next year.

Special_K · 04-30-2009, 10:21 AM

Nice bikes. Wow. I am riding an old Cramerotti circa 1988 and love blowing by guys with their aero frames. ;) I get riders come up to me and give props for riding an old steel stiffy. I think next year an Argon Gallium is on the list of bikes to buy. That Cervelo is sick!!
I am currently doing the Vancouver to Seattle Conquer Cancer ride and do a couple triathlons each summer.

Spandex rocks!

NemesisEnforcer · 04-30-2009, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Sansa

Here are the bikes I ride:

Felt F2 SL, this is my road/crit bike

Cervelo P3C with Zipp 808 - my time trial machine, I put about 300-400 miles a week on this thing

and my mountain bike, Giant Trance X4

Sweet stuff.

Rangermoore · 04-30-2009, 08:31 PM

Greg Lemond was the shit! in his day...

mule · 04-30-2009, 08:54 PM

Mine is the 7th black one in the 2nd row

brassmonkey · 05-01-2009, 10:55 AM

no im lazy

04-29-2009, 09:02 PM	#1
Sansa Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 293	Any cyclists here? I've noticed that lately a good bunch of self-employed people around me took up sports and are slowly breaking out of that "round" shape. I'd like to think that I am a part of that inspiration since I've been training like a madman and it's starting to show. I am not much of a gym rat but I'm a pretty hardcore cyclist. Actually I am triathlete but cycling it taking up a life of its own, I've been working super hard to break out of Category 5. Also in the process I realized that cycling attracts a very unique type of people, all of them share the same trait - they are some seriously determined and have very high goals. So, do we have any spandex superheroes here? __________________ Beat the shitty economy by becoming a loan shark.

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mynameisjim Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,985	I love my bike Raced road bikes, track bikes, XC mountain bikes, and BMX bikes. I still race BMX but mostly ride dirt jumps and skate parks with a little downhill if I feel like taking a road trip. But if I'm not working, I'm probably on my bike somewhere. I gave up the spandex though but it is fun to rip guys on the singletrack while wearing flat pedals and some cargo shorts. But I was roadie so I understand you have no choice so I don't blame you BTW, you said you want to bust out of cat 5, what do you race? Crits? __________________ jim (at) amateursconvert . com Amateurs Convert

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zEn84 Confirmed User Join Date: May 2004 Location: BC Posts: 484	I am in the market to buy a road bike atm, actually heading to the local police auction this weekend to see if I can score a decent one for cheap. Any brands I should keep an eye out for?

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Sansa Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 293	Here are the bikes I ride: Felt F2 SL, this is my road/crit bike Cervelo P3C with Zipp 808 - my time trial machine, I put about 300-400 miles a week on this thing and my mountain bike, Giant Trance X4 __________________ Beat the shitty economy by becoming a loan shark.

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Special_K Registered User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 52	Nice bikes. Wow. I am riding an old Cramerotti circa 1988 and love blowing by guys with their aero frames. ;) I get riders come up to me and give props for riding an old steel stiffy. I think next year an Argon Gallium is on the list of bikes to buy. That Cervelo is sick!! I am currently doing the Vancouver to Seattle Conquer Cancer ride and do a couple triathlons each summer. Spandex rocks! __________________ malechat.COM - For sale. Special_K

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