SRIC Mountain Bike Crew!
10-11-2007, 09:01 PM
#2371
yeah, it's been a long time since i bought a fitted hat, but i thought i remembered 7 3/4" being the size i bought, but after trying this one on, i think it had to have been 7 1/4" and that was with shaggy skater hair from high school days.
this one falls over my ears like goofy boy.
this one falls over my ears like goofy boy.
10-13-2007, 02:22 PM
#2372
VIP Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (7)
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Funtown
Posts: 25,095
Car Info: A limousine with a chauffer
Well. I think I'm ready to go without my boot. The swelling in my foot has come down far enough (under Dr. recommendation to take ibuprofen for anti-inflammatory properties) to wear a shoe on my right foot. I put it on earlier, walked around in it without crutches. Felt good. I'm gonna go out tonight without my boot. I'll keep a crutch in the car as a backup, but it's a last resort.
I need to go buy new shoes though. The swelling is enough that my normal shoes are fairly tight, even in the ends (where my toes are). I hope I can find a pair of decent casual and business casual shoes in a .. 14
I need to go buy new shoes though. The swelling is enough that my normal shoes are fairly tight, even in the ends (where my toes are). I hope I can find a pair of decent casual and business casual shoes in a .. 14
10-13-2007, 06:54 PM
#2375
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Garden Valley, CA
Posts: 613
Car Info: Outback & semi worn out van
10-13-2007, 08:21 PM
#2377
How many guys come out for the rides?
10-15-2007, 07:59 AM
#2378
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Garden Valley, CA
Posts: 613
Car Info: Outback & semi worn out van
There are usually 8 to 12 people that show up for a ride. Lance, I think you would smoke almost all of them on the downhills.
10-15-2007, 08:26 AM
#2379
VIP Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (7)
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Funtown
Posts: 25,095
Car Info: A limousine with a chauffer
ooo, check me out. I ditched my boot the other day. I'm walking again "normally", at least without boot, crutch, cane, etc. And I can drive again!! I talked to my doctor, and my foot is going to be swollen for about a year. Hopefully it dies down before summer so I can wear biking shoes again, otherwise I'm not sure what I'll do.
10-15-2007, 01:04 PM
#2380
Yesterday, riding FDLT, I finally realized why I'll never get better at climbing. Climbing takes ENDURANCE, and endurance is something earned. I only ride one day a week, which IMO is not enough to build endurance...maybe I better switch to road biking to build some endurance... 
One guy did suggest that I get a 23lb. bike like a Blur or something
One guy did suggest that I get a 23lb. bike like a Blur or something
10-15-2007, 01:12 PM
#2381
VIP Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (7)
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Funtown
Posts: 25,095
Car Info: A limousine with a chauffer
That's why I was doing so much road riding. Just pushing the bike along at 17-20mph for 20-30 miles really did a lot for my climbing ability. Riding to work made a huge difference (50 miles a day). It's not as fun as mtb but sure does help.
10-17-2007, 08:55 AM
#2382
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Garden Valley, CA
Posts: 613
Car Info: Outback & semi worn out van
Yesterday, riding FDLT, I finally realized why I'll never get better at climbing. Climbing takes ENDURANCE, and endurance is something earned. I only ride one day a week, which IMO is not enough to build endurance...maybe I better switch to road biking to build some endurance...
To me, riding a MTB a hour around Auburn is like an hour and a half or more on a road bike because of the effort put out on the hills. So the 2 hour plus ride we do on FHDL is like close to what 4 hours would be like on a road bike.
I used to take a road bike with me to work and ride after work. That enabled me to ride more than just one day a week. On the weekends I used to do 70 to 100 mile rides and would ride for up to 8 hours.
10-17-2007, 04:27 PM
#2384
The way to build endurance is to ride for longer periods of time and more often. It can be on either a road bike or a mountain bike. It's probably easier on a road bike because it's closer to home so you can probably do it more often. Be forewarned, falling on the road usually causes a lot more damage than on a MTB.
To me, riding a MTB a hour around Auburn is like an hour and a half or more on a road bike because of the effort put out on the hills. So the 2 hour plus ride we do on FHDL is like close to what 4 hours would be like on a road bike.
I used to take a road bike with me to work and ride after work. That enabled me to ride more than just one day a week. On the weekends I used to do 70 to 100 mile rides and would ride for up to 8 hours.
To me, riding a MTB a hour around Auburn is like an hour and a half or more on a road bike because of the effort put out on the hills. So the 2 hour plus ride we do on FHDL is like close to what 4 hours would be like on a road bike.
I used to take a road bike with me to work and ride after work. That enabled me to ride more than just one day a week. On the weekends I used to do 70 to 100 mile rides and would ride for up to 8 hours.
Don't think I'll have 4hrs to spend on a road bike after work. Maybe I get an indoor trainer to hook the skinny on.
10-17-2007, 07:30 PM
#2385
Race For Tara -Nov 17th
Got Tara's info from nachomc's site. Saw this today on her Myspace link. Maybe we can go down and support...
http://www.racefortara.com/
Race Info -Nov 17th Rain or Shine
(in the event of a flood of Biblical proportions, etc the event will be rescheduled -check website for updates)
*
The race is being held at and hosted by Sand Hill Ranch in Brentwood, CA. http://www.prsports.com
*
The race is being run by Gravity Addix, http://www.gravityaddix.com
*
Race details: 4x (four-cross) event.
*
There will also be plenty of stuff to ride for fun, including a slalom course.
*
There will be a raffle with products donated by our sponsors. tickets will be $1.(100% of sales goes to Tara) all registered riders will get a ticket with entry.
*
There will be a BBQ -proceeds also to benefit Tara
*
Pre registered rider check-in & practice starts at 8:00 am. Race day registration/practice starts at 9:00 am. Race day registration END'S at 10:00. ALL PRACTICE ENDS AT 10:45 AM
http://www.racefortara.com/
Race Info -Nov 17th Rain or Shine
(in the event of a flood of Biblical proportions, etc the event will be rescheduled -check website for updates)
*
The race is being held at and hosted by Sand Hill Ranch in Brentwood, CA. http://www.prsports.com
*
The race is being run by Gravity Addix, http://www.gravityaddix.com
*
Race details: 4x (four-cross) event.
*
There will also be plenty of stuff to ride for fun, including a slalom course.
*
There will be a raffle with products donated by our sponsors. tickets will be $1.(100% of sales goes to Tara) all registered riders will get a ticket with entry.
*
There will be a BBQ -proceeds also to benefit Tara
*
Pre registered rider check-in & practice starts at 8:00 am. Race day registration/practice starts at 9:00 am. Race day registration END'S at 10:00. ALL PRACTICE ENDS AT 10:45 AM