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Morrigoon · 06-27-2011, 01:36 AM

After such a nice weekend, it's that much harder to cope with the onset of Monday.

lashbear · 06-27-2011, 04:36 AM

I love the two greek Drag-Queens...

Barbara Ganush and
Sue Vlaki

blueerica · 06-27-2011, 07:32 AM

100s, here we come!

This makes it a 30-40 degree change kind of week. YAY 4 SUMMER!

BarTopDancer · 06-27-2011, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by blueerica

100s, here we come!

This makes it a 30-40 degree change kind of week. YAY 4 SUMMER!

Yay summer! I guess I better go buy some shorts.

Ghoulish Delight · 06-27-2011, 08:23 AM

I've given myself a 90% chance of not crashing today, my first day ever riding with big-boy bike pedals/shoes (i.e., the kind where the shoe actually clips onto the pedal*)

So far so good. I did some practicing in the parking lot on Saturday when I got them installed. I almost fell only once, and was able to get my foot out in time on that occasion, so I'm feeling pretty confident. It's really not that difficult, it's just a mental thing. It feels weird knowing that I'm attached to the thing. The biggest risk I think is that for 6 miles I'm on a bike trail where I never have to stop pedaling. So when I exit the trail, I'm at risk of having zoned out and forgotten when I get to the first traffic light.

But I'm sure the muscle memory will kick in soon enough. Meanwhile, the increase in pedaling efficiency was definitely noticeable. I'll found out tomorrow which new let muscles I'm using.

* Paradoxically, they are called "clipless" due to the fact that before their invention, there were "toe clips" which aren't really clips so much as straps or rigid cage-like things on the front of the pedal that your toe slips into

alphabassettgrrl · 06-27-2011, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

I've given myself a 90% chance of not crashing today, my first day ever riding with big-boy bike pedals/shoes (i.e., the kind where the shoe actually clips onto the pedal*)

A lot of the riders I know swear by them.

Moonliner · 06-27-2011, 10:32 AM

Me mum has a shiny new hip thanks to those things. Couldn't get her foot free quick enough fell over and crushed the old one.

Ghoulish Delight · 06-27-2011, 10:45 AM

I got a set that has clips on one side, platform on the other. When I'm in situations where I'm likely to have to stop or turn a lot, I can click out and use the platform side and not worry about it, then when I'm on the trail where there's very little chance I'll need to get off the pedals quickly, I clip in. It also means I can hop on the bike at lunch for a quick ride without having to change shoes. Best of both worlds. Meanwhile, the ability to really use the whole pedal stroke to power the wheel makes a big difference.

Stan4dSteph · 06-27-2011, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

I got a set that has clips on one side, platform on the other. When I'm in situations where I'm likely to have to stop or turn a lot, I can click out and use the platform side and not worry about it, then when I'm on the trail where there's very little chance I'll need to get off the pedals quickly, I clip in. It also means I can hop on the bike at lunch for a quick ride without having to change shoes. Best of both worlds. Meanwhile, the ability to really use the whole pedal stroke to power the wheel makes a big difference.

Those are the kind of pedals I'm going to get. I've only used my shoes in spin class so far. Makes a big difference!

Not Afraid · 06-27-2011, 11:09 AM

I'm now saying "Toe Clips" as in "Toe Picks".

And, those are things I will NEVER have.

06-27-2011, 01:36 AM	#1
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06-27-2011, 07:32 AM	#3
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06-27-2011, 08:23 AM	#5
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	I've given myself a 90% chance of not crashing today, my first day ever riding with big-boy bike pedals/shoes (i.e., the kind where the shoe actually clips onto the pedal) So far so good. I did some practicing in the parking lot on Saturday when I got them installed. I almost fell only once, and was able to get my foot out in time on that occasion, so I'm feeling pretty confident. It's really not that difficult, it's just a mental thing. It feels weird knowing that I'm attached to the thing. The biggest risk I think is that for 6 miles I'm on a bike trail where I never have to stop pedaling. So when I exit the trail, I'm at risk of having zoned out and forgotten when I get to the first traffic light. But I'm sure the muscle memory will kick in soon enough. Meanwhile, the increase in pedaling efficiency was definitely noticeable. I'll found out tomorrow which new let muscles I'm using. Paradoxically, they are called "clipless" due to the fact that before their invention, there were "toe clips" which aren't really clips so much as straps or rigid cage-like things on the front of the pedal that your toe slips into __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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06-27-2011, 10:32 AM	#7
Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	Me mum has a shiny new hip thanks to those things. Couldn't get her foot free quick enough fell over and crushed the old one. __________________ - Taking it one step at a time.
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06-27-2011, 10:45 AM	#8
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	I got a set that has clips on one side, platform on the other. When I'm in situations where I'm likely to have to stop or turn a lot, I can click out and use the platform side and not worry about it, then when I'm on the trail where there's very little chance I'll need to get off the pedals quickly, I clip in. It also means I can hop on the bike at lunch for a quick ride without having to change shoes. Best of both worlds. Meanwhile, the ability to really use the whole pedal stroke to power the wheel makes a big difference. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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06-27-2011, 11:09 AM	#10
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	I'm now saying "Toe Clips" as in "Toe Picks". And, those are things I will NEVER have.
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