I finally got my bike

Not quite what I set out to get.

 

Have you taken it over any sweet jumps yet?

 

Looks like a nice ride. Had any time on it yet?

 

I got it this afternoon and it was raining when we got home (like Florida rain) but I got out a little before 8 PM and rode it about 7 miles. I was really glad I went for 21 gears, I almost got 7 but it was only $90 more for 21 with a heavier frame and disk brakes.
I loved riding it, I'm going to be putting a lot of miles on it. I've been walking for exercise but this is so much better.
My legs are too messed-up to run but I can pedal fast enough that I'm getting aerobic exercise, it's working a lot more leg muscles and it's actually less impact on my feet, which usually hurt like hell by the time I finish walking 4 or 5 miles.

 

That's a good bike for someone of your er... distinction. Seriously it looks comfy and a nice build. I dig it.

 

That baby is going to get me down to 230 by Christmas (from 295 now).

 

I'm doing La Jolla to San Clemente on Thursday. Roughly 50 miles. Drinkin ' a bunch of beer, taking the train back to San Diego....eatin a steak and passing out at ma gurlfriends.

Last time I rode a bike, she was leaving for Ireland the next morning

 

Is it a race or just for fun? If it were on the weekend I would come down and meet you and eat.

Some great food in San Clemente, that's where I first lived when I moved to California.

Fisherman's on the pier has good clam chowder and fisherman's chowder, plus the view of th ocean is amazing. There is also a really good drive up or sit outside Mexican restaurant off PCH, called Pedro's Tacos. My surfer roommates taught me about it. I always get the burrito with everything....its big I only need one.

Pedro's tacos
550 N El Camino Real
San Clemente, CA 92672

South of Nicks is a really good higher end Mexican restuarant. Just searched and it is rated #1 in San Clemente.

 

If you're going to ride it a good amount you definitely should look into clipless pedals. Then you can power through the entire rotation instead of just pushing on the down-stroke. They make climbing so much easier. And it makes your legs feel great using clipless. Seriously, you gotta have 'em.

 

They might not be the best idea at IYC’s level of fitness

 

Naaaahhh...he can do it! Throw them on and adapt, IYC!

 

You also may wanna invest a pair, or two, of bib shorts. You can wear them under your normal clothing. I’m recommending the Bib shorts so that your not selling crack or possibly incurring a skin charge on the trail or area that you ride. The shorts will add comfort to your ride.

 

Avast ye me mateys, fat f@ck off the port bow. Load the harpoons and shoot for the belly, it is full of the blubber.

Neat bike but you should have gone for the disks.

 

i belive it has disk brakes

 

Yeah, you're right. I misread it where he said he paid the extra. I thought he said he didn't.

 

The girlfriend is picking up her Escape 1 today.
IF you are looking for inspiration: Seven days from Oceanside CA to Annapolis Maryland on Tandems ..."Team Sea to See" completed their challenge, finishing the Race Across America Sunday morning in 7 days, 15 hours, and 3 minutes - to become the first blind stoker tandem relay team to finish RAAM !
Drone shots are cool:
https://cyclingnut.smugmug.com/Blind-Stokers-Club/2018-Team-Sea-to-See-RAAM/
http://www.raceacrossamerica.org/

 

Nice Video

 

Just for fun Rob.
I'm way outta shape,174lbs @ 5' 5 " & 1/4. Still wearing 30x30 jeans and arm wrestling anyone (and winning)
I'm challenging myshelf.
I'd like to lean out and lose 15/20lbs.

If I feel good at San Clemente, I'll ride on to Long Beach and bring you a Pedro's burrito

 

Willow Ranch BBQ? It's aiight.

Mongo's Gigante Burritos...coming soon.