EB Cycling Club

[YMZ PE]

I can't help you there, YMZ...sorry. My two dogs are 85 and 35 pounds, so if they go with me on a bike ride, they are running.

I did that yesterday and looked like a dog-abusing tool.

 

[csb]

I want to do it (I need to get something checked on my car before though) thats a long way for CSB to come and pick me up if my car breaks down..

and sadly the big pile of boxes and other shit from the move hasnt budged much, I think wife wil expect some type of movement on that while she is on her feet for a 14 hour day at work?

BUt If I can get a green light on the car and leave at 6:30 AM or earlier I will do it...

Bring money for a soda. It'll take me awhile to get to Vail.

Any recommendations for baskets/bags to carry an 11lb dog on a hybrid?

I have seen small dogs carried a number of ways. Most frequent is the trailer or a milk crate attached to a rear rack.

Then there's this:

That's "Pipsqueek" and her owner. The dog balances on the handlebars while she rides. The lady did the entire ride with her dog on the front of her.

 

[Road Guy]

they make these things called "back yards" and one of the cool things about them is you can leave your pets there!

Then you dont have to wear your dog when you leave the house?

 

[Lumber Jim]

If you drew a bubble above the dog's head and wrote in it:

"Why the HELL would she put me in this dog gone thing!!??

I think it would be an accurate representation of the facial expression of that poor dog...

 

[csb]

For that dog, when they were on the bike, it was like one continuous open car window. I don't know how the lady ever got to the though of "Hey, I should wear my dog!" She has/had two other dogs, but they were 100 pounds a piece and stayed home.

 

[csb]

Anyone participating in Bike to Work week? I rode this morning, even with the threat of thunderstorms later today.

 

[Flyer_PE]

If I tried to bike to work, I'd crash at the bottom of the stairs.

 

[engineergurl]

Anyone participating in Bike to Work week? I rode this morning, even with the threat of thunderstorms later today.

I would be doing nearly a century every day...

 

[csb]

I almost bumped an old thread about this, but didn't, because everyone mentioned their 40+ mile commutes in that one. Guess it's the same thing.

 

[Ble_PE]

Anyone participating in Bike to Work week? I rode this morning, even with the threat of thunderstorms later today.

Considering that I don't even own a bike of my own, it would look really funny if I were to come riding up in my son's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle bike with training wheels on it.

 

[knight1fox3]

If I tried to bike to work, I'd crash at the bottom of the stairs.

You should still try. And don't forget to post pics of the results later.

Perhaps this belongs in the bad advice thread? :dunno:

 

[Lumber Jim]

I rode my bike today.

I think I need to adjust the Carbs...

 

[Wolverine]

Anyone participating in Bike to Work week? I rode this morning, even with the threat of thunderstorms later today.

I've done it before, but it's a 23 mile trek each way through nasty roads and morning traffic, so I generally avoid it. Give me open roads and mountains....

... which is where we're headed Friday for our weekly Gap ride (weather permitting).

Anybody ever race criterium?

 

[wilheldp_PE]

I haven't biked in a week and a half now. It has been in the 90's with 40+% humidity every day. I get dehydrated when I bike in the upper 70's, so I didn't even want to risk it. I have been riding the exercise bike to stay in shape, though. After the front rolls through tomorrow, I may try to go for a long ride on Wednesday.

That being said, they are currently pouring a mixed-used (biking/running) trail near my office that will give me an almost straight shot from my house to work without having to ride on busy streets. Once they finish it, it will be very tempting to bike to work.

 

[mudpuppy]

I figured biking in 90+ degrees would be awful, but it turns out you generate your own breeze and it's not too bad. I use a camelback to stay hydrated when it's really hot out because it's a lot easier than a water bottle. I still bring a water bottle for backup though.

 

[Road Guy]

i am just hoping that all the bikes on the road will make my comute better this week..

 

[wilheldp_PE]

I figured biking in 90+ degrees would be awful, but it turns out you generate your own breeze and it's not too bad. I use a camelback to stay hydrated when it's really hot out because it's a lot easier than a water bottle. I still bring a water bottle for backup though.

I always take my Camelbak, even on shorter rides. But when I'm sweating that much, drinking water can't keep up with lost fluids. I agree that it is tolerable to ride in the heat, but when you stop at a traffic light or just for a break, you realize how much you have been sweating the whole time you've been riding.

 

[csb]

I still think you might benefit from a electrolyte/sodium addition to your water.

 

[wilheldp_PE]

I still think you might benefit from a electrolyte/sodium addition to your water.

No doubt I would, but I've heard bad things about putting additives in CamelBaks. Know any good "bladder-safe" additives?

 

[csb]

I have done fine with carborocket in mine, just make sure you wash it well that day.

I've also done plain water with margarita clifblocks.