tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3267224089554889479.post1246079915774754540..comments2024-02-03T23:48:14.712-08:00Comments on The Trailer Park Cyclist : Signs and PortentsTim Joe Comstockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05351911607475089105noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3267224089554889479.post-51378180629529799552012-06-05T07:10:53.122-07:002012-06-05T07:10:53.122-07:00TJ,
Geez, that ambulance tire would have scared t...TJ,<br /><br />Geez, that ambulance tire would have scared the bejeezus out of me. I'm already half snake-bit about riding in traffic, what with the people making random insane moves regardless of any innocent rider passing by. That would make me thing about just riding through peoples back yards to get from point A to B.<br /><br />I'm with ya about the clipless pedals too. Yeah, I've heard that they make it easier, but if I wanted easy I'd be sitting on the couch. Actually, the reason I don't want them is because it's so easy to ride with platforms.<br /><br />Glad to hear you got some saddle time. It's always a blast, but those early morning rides are something amazing. Gotta enjoy the little things, but a morning ride always feels like a bit more than a "little thing".<br /><br />Keep on riding.<br /><br />Steve ZSteve Z (swampboy62)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03594045912519415678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3267224089554889479.post-81353808064198224652012-06-04T12:58:12.044-07:002012-06-04T12:58:12.044-07:00No, the interns handle that chore. There had been...No, the interns handle that chore. There had been some stoopid argument about bicycle touring that ended with me vowing to spend the entire summer living out on the patio.<br /><br />The pants...well, that has yet to be determined.<br /><br />Coming over to read your race report.<br /><br />tjTim Joe Comstockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05351911607475089105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3267224089554889479.post-64851470132847956902012-06-04T11:07:56.962-07:002012-06-04T11:07:56.962-07:00Can't wait to hear what else happened at the c...Can't wait to hear what else happened at the cookout. Ha ha! Can't imagine why the refrigerator ended up outside... So no one would have to get up to get more brews?The Bikinatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09522508025848570633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3267224089554889479.post-78614092378042141122012-06-04T08:34:39.122-07:002012-06-04T08:34:39.122-07:00If I had any. Hey, did you ride that Century yest...If I had any. Hey, did you ride that Century yesterday?<br /><br />We look forward to hearing about it.<br /><br />tjTim Joe Comstockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05351911607475089105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3267224089554889479.post-75795170683070567912012-06-04T07:37:55.647-07:002012-06-04T07:37:55.647-07:00The world is a fanciful, mysterious, and wonderful...The world is a fanciful, mysterious, and wonderful place TJ! Thanks for shedding some light on your little corner of it.<br /><br />It's interesting how long a pair of brake pads will last, isn't it? I've found that adrenaline will provide enough stopping power no matter what their status.<br /><br />Keep the rubber side down, my man! Glad to hear you got a good ride in!<br /><br />Pants in the microwave, huh? Wallet too? Your money could have been burning a hole in the pocket! Bwahaha.Brian in VAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923999291735012309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3267224089554889479.post-15143793432180136942012-06-04T04:33:33.765-07:002012-06-04T04:33:33.765-07:00Thanks, Roadie. I have been trying hard to get a...Thanks, Roadie. I have been trying hard to get as many miles in as I can. Right now the weather has been cooperating just fine. The wind is aggravating, but it does condense the pedaling time into a more strenuous workout, which is what I'm after. I did forty miles yesterday, twenty of which was a 12 mph tailie. So sometimes the fight is worth the sleigh ride home.<br /><br />tjTim Joe Comstockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05351911607475089105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3267224089554889479.post-19708095527496219602012-06-02T21:23:54.054-07:002012-06-02T21:23:54.054-07:00Preach it Velo Brother! 55 miles man I dream abou...Preach it Velo Brother! 55 miles man I dream about doing 20 Kilometers, got get some more saddle time in, glad to hear you are out there fighting the wind, emergency vehicles and smiling at singing birds. Coffee and cycling is a match made in heaven. <br /><br />RRoadieRyanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15900109046198641775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3267224089554889479.post-10292582738922896382012-06-02T13:28:30.548-07:002012-06-02T13:28:30.548-07:00Doug, I have never experienced the clipless pedal ...Doug, I have never experienced the clipless pedal ground attack because I have never ridden with them. Many friends have recommended them to me and spoken highly of the increased transfer of power. Swell Guy sent me some clipless pedals complete with shoes but when I tried to get them on it looked like Ugly Step-Sister Number Two trying to get her big foot into a dainty glass slipper. <br /><br />But everyone speaks highly of them and they always recommend that I ride around at first on some soft grass "because you are sure to fall over a few times."<br /><br />At my age falling over once is enough excitement for a lifetime but there are some things you know you can't avoid in life and I realize that sooner or later I will ride with clipless pedals and that I will find myself riding in circles in soft grass (where might that be?) riding in circles with a hopeful smile on my face knowing full well what is coming...<br /><br />Had I been wearing clipless last Monday stinky water and mud would have been quite welcome because the back doors of ambulances look hard and unforgiving.<br /><br />But you have my sympathies my friend and I will admit to getting a chuckle while I visualized you getting a lecture while being hosed off before being allowed back into the house.<br /><br />Remind me to tell you sometime about the first time I drank Tequila.<br /><br />tjTim Joe Comstockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05351911607475089105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3267224089554889479.post-26046770351171738182012-06-02T13:17:04.300-07:002012-06-02T13:17:04.300-07:00Wise words indeed, my friend, for while I have man...Wise words indeed, my friend, for while I have many times been caught with my pants down, I at least knew where they were. This time they were in the microwave, which defies all human understanding. The world is a fantastical and mysterious place, wouldn't you agree?<br /><br />tjTim Joe Comstockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05351911607475089105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3267224089554889479.post-36568997042049824232012-06-02T06:38:40.388-07:002012-06-02T06:38:40.388-07:00Tim Joe I guess your Monday turned pretty much ok ...Tim Joe I guess your Monday turned pretty much ok compared to mine. I have been adding miles each week to my ride and Monday was to be a few more. About halfway through I was at the top of a hill and decided I needed a break so so I slowed down and tried to get my big feet out of the clipless pedals. well they wouldn't let go so next thing I know I am laying in a muddy ditch covered with mud, blood, and swampy smelling water. After a friend in a car stopped and dug me out of the mess I made the call of shame to the wife and she came and picked me. Then I had to hear about how I need to be more careful, blah, blah, blah. A shower, some first aid creme and a couple beers made it all good.Maybe I'll skip the Monday ride this week.Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06182989177877737335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3267224089554889479.post-38435525790374727682012-06-01T17:15:37.369-07:002012-06-01T17:15:37.369-07:00Tj,
I too keep my pants in the same place e...Tj,<br /> I too keep my pants in the same place every night close to the bed. I figure a guy like me who likes to sleep with the sweet freedom from lets say "restriction" is woken up in the middle of the night by marauders and needs to defend himself and his family it's best not to give them one more "thing" to grab,stab or shoot if you know what I mean.<br /><br /> Always keep it three steps from the door.<br /> -Tohner-Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3267224089554889479.post-67509492634118655062012-06-01T17:11:13.290-07:002012-06-01T17:11:13.290-07:00No mystery to me Jim. Aeolus hates me. Don't...No mystery to me Jim. Aeolus hates me. Don't forget I used to sail and rub his nose in my wind dancing ways. Now that I said that the next time I set foot on a sailboat I might as well call the Coast Guard first.<br /><br />tjTim Joe Comstockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05351911607475089105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3267224089554889479.post-48571286630902687132012-06-01T17:09:07.829-07:002012-06-01T17:09:07.829-07:00Hey Buddy! No such luck on the restock. But it s...Hey Buddy! No such luck on the restock. But it still is a perfect world, in its own weird way. More later.<br />tjTim Joe Comstockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05351911607475089105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3267224089554889479.post-88941796850543986102012-06-01T17:07:13.631-07:002012-06-01T17:07:13.631-07:00Amen, Sister. Now I just gotta figure out what I&...Amen, Sister. Now I just gotta figure out what I'm talking about.<br /><br />tjTim Joe Comstockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05351911607475089105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3267224089554889479.post-71711017996106703912012-06-01T15:39:02.404-07:002012-06-01T15:39:02.404-07:00That wind thing is one of the great mysteries of l...That wind thing is one of the great mysteries of life. Funny how I never noticed it in my former life of driving everywhere.<br />It does follow you around to stay in your face no matter the direction you turn.Jimnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3267224089554889479.post-11120600364994533062012-06-01T13:46:03.844-07:002012-06-01T13:46:03.844-07:00Tell it. Tell it! and by the way...in a perfect wo...Tell it. Tell it! and by the way...in a perfect world the fridge was restocked.<br />Yer Pal<br />ZigThe Swell Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11732244242843012070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3267224089554889479.post-65444359821357714862012-06-01T11:19:10.009-07:002012-06-01T11:19:10.009-07:00I do believe you are already delivering the messag...I do believe you are already delivering the message, to Kentucky and elsewhere (including hot and humid Houston). You are here to tell it, and we are here to receive it. Hallelujah.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com