Cycling Forums - The Bike Café http://www.cyclingforums.com/ Have a good time, make new friends. Off topic chit chat belongs in here. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:05:03 GMT vBulletin 60 http://cdn.cyclingforums.com/images/layout/misc/rss.jpg Cycling Forums - The Bike Café http://www.cyclingforums.com/ 2010 Worldwide Ride of Silence http://www.cyclingforums.com/bike-cafe/471902-2010-worldwide-ride-silence.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:27:29 GMT Hello fellow cyclists, friends, and Ride of Silence Organizers.

With Thanksgiving in the USA just around the corner, and Canada having celebrated theirs last month, I'll be giving thanks this year to good health (kinda), that allows me to ride my bike, and to an organization like the Ride of Silence that allows me the opportunity to honor the memory of friends and family who no longer can join us while riding, while clearly raising awareness of cyclists rights on a global scale.

There's a number of things going on, and lot's of changes to the website you should know about.

1st: Our Web-master Tim P. has flipped the switch early. You can begin loading your 2010 Ride info, if you've got it firmed up. Let's get as many loaded as early as possible, for greater visibility to any rider looking for info about a RofS in their city/town/village in 2010. This also makes it easier for Tim come May, when he'll be very....very busy.

2nd: With permission from Mike Murgas in Texas, who penned the Ride of Silence Poem, there is a beautiful song entitled "Ride of Silence". It's sung by Singer & Composer (fellow cyclista from Espańa) Luis Gomez. The youtube video is quite powerful! Personally I'm honored that he chose a number of pictures from our 2009 RofS here in Grand Rapids MI, USA, showing our RofS/Share the Road T-shirts. Check it out here at, and let your cycling friends know:

YouTube- Broadcast Yourself.
3rd: I've created a Ride of Silence Cause on Facebook. Please consider joining and ask your friends and fellow cyclists to join also. Let's continue to get the word out. There's an emotional string of posts about an up and coming 18 year old cyclist, who sadly is no longer with us.

Causes on Facebook | Ride of Silence, Support it Worldwide

4th: We loaded a new 2010 International Ride of Silence Brochure, multilingual (8.5 X 14 - 1/4 fold) to the website. It can be edited for any location worldwide, we simply ask you to follow the guidelines listed. I've used this format for Michigan locations for a couple of years, Ride of Silence Founder Chris P. liked it and asked that I create a worldwide version. I've distributed the MI version to bike shops, cycling events, tours, health clubs, etc. I can make a few suggestions to help lower printing costs. You can find it here:

::Ride of Silence:: Organizer Resources

Lastly: Continue to check out the website, there's lots of new information, and Tim continues to update it regularly.

Hope you're all getting a few rides in, before the snow hits. (not for me, still recovering from the H1N1 flu :-(

Stay safe out on the road.
Mark

Mark Hagar
Ride of Silence, Mentor, Club Communications
Ride of Silence, Michigan Director, 2005-2010 Grand Rapids MI USA Organizer
http://www.rideofsilence.org
Mark.Hagar@rideofsilence.org
“Silence can be deafening”
+1 616 389-3552 C ]]> The Bike Café markpedal http://www.cyclingforums.com/bike-cafe/471902-2010-worldwide-ride-silence.html <![CDATA[Hey I'm new]]> http://www.cyclingforums.com/bike-cafe/471899-hey-im-new.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:58:51 GMT What's up everyone, my name is Shaun. I'm new to the forum and just wanted to say hey. I hope I posted this in the right section! ]]> The Bike Café ShaunPasko http://www.cyclingforums.com/bike-cafe/471899-hey-im-new.html A nice video portal... http://www.cyclingforums.com/bike-cafe/471885-nice-video-portal.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:36:32 GMT Videopeloton - Condivisione video di ciclismo, sharing cycling videos, upload video (http://www.videopeloton.com/default.aspx) Videopeloton - Condivisione video di ciclismo, sharing cycling videos, upload video ]]> The Bike Café gman0482 http://www.cyclingforums.com/bike-cafe/471885-nice-video-portal.html one question http://www.cyclingforums.com/bike-cafe/471881-one-question.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:48:22 GMT Is nudity on beaches prohibited in the US? Is nudity on beaches prohibited in the US? ]]> The Bike Café Liebrory http://www.cyclingforums.com/bike-cafe/471881-one-question.html The magical fixie scene http://www.cyclingforums.com/bike-cafe/471875-magical-fixie-scene.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:49:39 GMT I've always wondered what it would be like to step into the shoes of some really cool fixie or SS riding hipster. Now, courtesy of , the Bike Snob, I know:

Hipsters discussing Cyclocross ]]> The Bike Café alienator http://www.cyclingforums.com/bike-cafe/471875-magical-fixie-scene.html The Trek Fitness Program http://www.cyclingforums.com/bike-cafe/471847-trek-fitness-program.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:37:55 GMT I have just discovered a great fitness program that is designed specifically to train people to take on treks. The Trek Fitness Program is available at Trekking Fitness Program - Training and Conditioning (http://www.trekkingfitness.com) This trekking specific program is designed to help you... I have just discovered a great fitness program that is designed specifically
to train people to take on treks. The Trek Fitness Program is available at
Trekking Fitness Program - Training and Conditioning This trekking specific program is designed to help
you improve strength and endurance, build energy and flexibility and improve
all aspects of your health to take on your chosen trek with confidence. ]]> The Bike Café thanzeem http://www.cyclingforums.com/bike-cafe/471847-trek-fitness-program.html middleton ride http://www.cyclingforums.com/bike-cafe/471843-middleton-ride.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:34:24 GMT anyone going to middleton saturday 55km and 120km charity run .the 55km is going to yougahl and back the 120 is nice ride north to tallow village ,fermoy and back to middleton can register on the day ride starting 10 am ......:) anyone going to middleton saturday 55km and 120km charity run .the 55km is going to yougahl and back the 120 is nice ride north to tallow village ,fermoy and back to middleton can register on the day ride starting 10 am ......:) ]]> The Bike Café hod65 http://www.cyclingforums.com/bike-cafe/471843-middleton-ride.html <![CDATA[What's your Ultimate Cycling Dream Prize?]]> http://www.cyclingforums.com/bike-cafe/471835-whats-your-ultimate-cycling-dream-prize.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:59:34 GMT I’m a cycling fan who works in the marketing industry. Fortunately I get to work on a cycling sweepstakes for a TDF-sponsor client. In the past we have given away some pretty cool prizes—trips to TDF and other major tours, high-end Felt and Trek bikes, fantasy trips to meet Lance, etc. I’m trying... I’m a cycling fan who works in the marketing industry. Fortunately I get to work on a cycling sweepstakes for a Tour de France-sponsor client. In the past we have given away some pretty cool prizes—trips to Tour de France and other major tours, high-end Felt and Trek bikes, fantasy trips to meet Lance, etc. I’m trying to figure out what other cycling fans would want as your ultimate cycling dream prize. Any ideas? ]]> The Bike Café bikefan http://www.cyclingforums.com/bike-cafe/471835-whats-your-ultimate-cycling-dream-prize.html Help with school project? Need Bike enthusiasts! http://www.cyclingforums.com/bike-cafe/471825-help-school-project-need-bike-enthusiasts.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:05:42 GMT Hey guys I'm giving out a survey for a school project and I would REALLY APPRECIATE it if some of you would take the time to fill out this survey, especially if you're into cycling! :)

It shouldn't take more than 3 minutes.

Please be serious about it and don't send me immature answers! Thanks a lot in advance! :)

____________

1. What kind of cycling do you do?

2. What kind of bike do you ride?

3. Do you have any preferred brand of bikes/accessories/clothes, if so what brands?

4. How often do you ride?

5. Do you fix your own bike or do you take it to a shop?

6. Where do you buy the accessories for your bike?

7. How often do you need to service your bike?

8. How much are you willing to pay for bike servicing?
A. $25-$50
B. $50-$75
C. $75-$100
9. How much are you willing to pay for jerseys?
A. $20-$100
B. $100-$150
C. $150-$200
10. How much are you willing to pay for shorts?
A. $45-$90
B. $90-$135
C. $135-$200
D. $200-$250
11. How much are you willing to pay for shoes?
A. $50-$100
B. $100-$200
C. $200-$300
12. How much are you willing to pay for a helmet?
A. $35-$95
B. $95-$150
C. $150-$225
D. $225-$300
13. How much are you willing to pay for a bike?
A. $615-$3500
B. $3500-$7000
C. $7000-$10000
D. $10000-$12000
14. What kind of service do you look for in a bike shop?

15. Who is your preferred cycling shop?

16. Where do you ride most often?

17. When do you usually ride?

18. What do you wish they had in a cycling shop? (i.e. items you can't find)

19. Are you a member of a cycling team/club?

20. Would you be interested in going on public rides or attending a cycling seminar?

21. Would you be interested in participating in a cycling competition? ]]> The Bike Café mulattoboi http://www.cyclingforums.com/bike-cafe/471825-help-school-project-need-bike-enthusiasts.html Kevin Rudd http://www.cyclingforums.com/bike-cafe/471820-kevin-rudd.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:23:02 GMT :D YouTube- Kevin Rudd - Krazy Kevin responds to the Global Financial Crisis :D

]]> The Bike Café steve http://www.cyclingforums.com/bike-cafe/471820-kevin-rudd.html Books thread - what are U reading? http://www.cyclingforums.com/bike-cafe/471810-books-thread-what-u-reading.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:03:23 GMT What good books are you reading? Not necessarily biking related, just good reads. Some of my recent favorites:

15 Months In SOG: A Warrior's Tour, by John Plaster.


Recondo: LRRPs in the 101st Airborne, by Larry Chambers.


SOG: The Secret Wars of America's Commandos in Vietnam , by John Plaster.


Good to Go: The Life And Times Of A Decorated Member Of The U.S. Navy's Elite Seal Team Two. It's an outstanding account of a Seal Team member's experiences in Vietnam.


This last one is a great read. For example, on his first mission in Nam, he misinterpreted a signal from his team leader as a command to slit an approaching VC's throat. So he did. And once he got the hang of it, he utilized this noise reduction technique on several other ambushes as well.

If you're interested in the experiences of the dedicated soldiers in special forces units such as the Rangers/LRRPs, Navy SEALs and MACV-SOG green berets, these books are among the very best. ]]> The Bike Café stevebiker http://www.cyclingforums.com/bike-cafe/471810-books-thread-what-u-reading.html A tough choice http://www.cyclingforums.com/bike-cafe/471799-tough-choice.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:53:48 GMT Wishful thinking for too many, both the babe and a hot bike be it mtn or rode or... Wishful thinking for too many, both the babe and a hot bike be it mtn or rode or...
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]]> The Bike Café pat5319 http://www.cyclingforums.com/bike-cafe/471799-tough-choice.html A virgin - go easy http://www.cyclingforums.com/bike-cafe/471792-virgin-go-easy.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:47:42 GMT I just joined the forum today. I'm relatively new to cycling. Well if you don't count the years before I could legally drive a car when I rode my bike anywhere and everywhere, just like the rest of us.

I got back into it when because of health issues I started to exercise and watch my diet. One of the exercises was to ride a stationary bike in the gym. I realized that riding outside would probably be less boring so I bought an inexpensive MTB and began experiencing the joys of a sore butt and the great outdoors in the Pacific Northwest. That was about 2 years ago. This year about June I got tired of falling behind some of my younger riding friends on their road bikes and bought a proper road bike. So now at the age of 67, some of my friends, that are 25 years my junior, struggle to keep up with me. It's great. I love it. My goal for next year is to do the 2 day STP ride from Seattle to Portland in July. So far, my longest ride has been 75 relatively hilly miles. I and one of my friends did it in 5 hours and 5 minutes so I think I'm on track to achieve my goal. About 10,000 people do this ride and some, about 2000 of them, do it in one day. The rest, including myself do it in two 100 mile days.

So I'm anxious to learn more about this sport and look forward to sharing ideas.

Now for my first question: On this forum, what's the purpose of "Friends and Contact"? How is it used? What's the advantage? I found that within minutes of becoming a registered member, I got a message that someone in the UK wanted to "be my friend". Now I'm not a suspicious person by nature. But, I've just signed up and someone I don't know now wants to "be my friend". :confused: That's a little strange, unless I'm missing something. I certainly don't want to snub anyone, and maybe it just that I don't know what being a friend on this site is all about. ]]> The Bike Café Sharkey http://www.cyclingforums.com/bike-cafe/471792-virgin-go-easy.html My cadence routine http://www.cyclingforums.com/bike-cafe/471754-my-cadence-routine.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:48:02 GMT Over the years riding the rural roads of East Tennessee I have developed haibts whether good or bad they are part of me now. 1st short climb: Pedal easy I am warming up. 1st downhill: Coast, trying to conserve energy for later. Long flat: Pick it up a bit. 1st animal encounter: Slow... Over the years riding the rural roads of East Tennessee I have developed haibts whether good or bad they are part of me now.

1st short climb: Pedal easy I am warming up.

1st downhill: Coast, trying to conserve energy for later.

Long flat: Pick it up a bit.

1st animal encounter: Slow down gear up and then pedal like hell past his lair.

Redneck in pickup: Pedal fast around curve cause he will pass you in the blind spot and cut you off.

Blue hair in Buick: Take your time, she will only pass if she has 3 weeks worth on straightaway to do in.

I hear Banjo music: Take a deep breath and pedal like hell.

Passing hot chicks running: Gear up and pump hard to look cool. ( I am not sure why)

Approaching another cyclist: (Either from behind or heading the opposite way) Hammer down and try to look like a pro. ( Again, not sure why)

Getting past by a faster cyclist: Slow down and fumble with your front derauiller as if you are having mechanical problems. ]]> The Bike Café jhuskey http://www.cyclingforums.com/bike-cafe/471754-my-cadence-routine.html New to the forum/rediscovering biking http://www.cyclingforums.com/bike-cafe/471753-new-forum-rediscovering-biking.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:43:35 GMT Hi all! I am a relatively new biker again from Byron, GA, USA. I found out that I am considered a Clydesdale, and want to bike more to move out of that group. I took about a 10 year break from bicycles, and forgot how much fun it was. I purchased a TREK 2300 at a community yard sale from a guy... Hi all! I am a relatively new biker again from Byron, GA, USA. I found out that I am considered a Clydesdale, and want to bike more to move out of that group. I took about a 10 year break from bicycles, and forgot how much fun it was. I purchased a TREK 2300 at a community yard sale from a guy who got bored of riding. I have had it for about 3 months, but haven't been on it a ton becuase I haven't had time. Now... I do! I also enjoy crossfit (one of the reasons I became a Clydedale), and would love to do sprint triathalons in the future. I really need to get some swimming in! LOL! I look forward to "chatting" with ya'll! Hope to hear from you soon. ]]> The Bike Café jbes3 http://www.cyclingforums.com/bike-cafe/471753-new-forum-rediscovering-biking.html