TheX Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Got the report that things were better and I was going riding in the morning...but NO!!!! It's freakin pouring right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tip Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 No kidding. Remember when a 1/2" of rain was no problem? "It'll just settle the dust." Not now. 1/2" puts out of biz for three days. Arghh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taco_junkie Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 The 10 day forecast doesn't look great either. 😭 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridenfool Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Just heard the rain dripping off the roof and checked DarkSky. Ugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natas1321 Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Stupid rain!!Sent from my moto g(6) using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leafkiller Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Know the feeling. Every single good day we've had I've been at work. Day off? Rain and a cold front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack_turtle Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Don't worry, my bike will be back together after a warranty issue by the end of the week. Surely the weather will clear up for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyyhorn Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 I can’t believe it rained last night. Had a ride with a friend planned for rhr ranch Saturday but we changed it to Sunday based on the forecast. I did all my errands and crap Saturday and didn’t ride (he’s a stronger rider and I needed fresh legs) and now looks like I passed up a great day for a no ride day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted January 27, 2019 Author Share Posted January 27, 2019 Just checked the rain gauge in the back yard here in Pflugerville...2.25 inches last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 58 minutes ago, TheX said: Just checked the rain gauge in the back yard here in Pflugerville...2.25 inches last night. It rained pretty heavily in Round Rock for a while.. 😞 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natas1321 Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Was not planning on flat Rock for myself but it looks like one of the few options. Sent from my moto g(6) using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonioGG Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 I think I may join @tomreece and pick myself up a bmx bike to mess around with. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted January 27, 2019 Author Share Posted January 27, 2019 7 minutes ago, AntonioGG said: I think I may join @tomreece and pick myself up a bmx bike to mess around with. Not a bad idea. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomreece Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 4 minutes ago, AntonioGG said: I think I may join @tomreece and pick myself up a bmx bike to mess around with. I'm enjoying it! I've spent most of my time practicing manuals. On the BMX I'm using muscles that I just didn't use very much. I hope the payoff will be better control and skills on the mountain bike. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larlev Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 I feel bad. GF ask me this morning " I just bought my bike, when do we get to ride". Haha I'm taking her on an urban neighborhood ride now. It will have to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBaron Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 I know I'll be in the minority here, but we all live in the same weather conditions, and we all want to be riding.... In short though, the roads don't get muddy. So with all this rain we've had over the past 6 months or more, I've actually 'BUILT' fitness during this time. And I've had a good time doing it. Just yesterday I had a killer ride with my youngest son. We rolled through town to one of his events (on our road bikes). I dropped him off there, and then went and did hills through Rollingwood and then 360 and such. After which I swung back by his event and picked him up so that we could ride bike home. He did close to 20 mi and I did around 42 (w/ 3.5hrs of pedaling). And if the trails are wet for a few days, I'll happily do something like that again. https://www.strava.com/activities/2105573014 Later, -CJB 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cafeend Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 I'm enjoying it! I've spent most of my time practicing manuals. On the BMX I'm using muscles that I just didn't use very much. I hope the payoff will be better control and skills on the mountain bike.You riding around your hood or over @ Plugerville? There is a pump track that apparently gets no love over at Blockhouse. I bought a Sunday Model C last yr. Fun thing although I don't ride it nearly as much as I intended. And I was shocked at how exhausting it was and how sore I was after.Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted January 27, 2019 Author Share Posted January 27, 2019 After my near death Ducati wreck I quit riding on the street. I'll gravel all day long but no roads for me. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBaron Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 3 minutes ago, TheX said: After my near death Ducati wreck I quit riding on the street. I'll gravel all day long but no roads for me. Yeah, I completely get that. In that regard we all have to do (or not) what we feel comfortable with. And as the city has grown and cell-use has become so much more prevalent, my road appetite has changed and evolved too. Counterintuitively, I've found myself feeling much more safe riding urban 'commuting' route into town, rather than heading out past the suburbs (especially when riding solo). On big group rides that usually occur on the weekends, I'm not nearly as bothered with traffic and such. But I can get 35'ish miles and 2.5 hrs when riding from my house (near WC) south to downtown and back. And I feel reasonably safe (for me) the whole time. YMMV -CJB 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted January 27, 2019 Author Share Posted January 27, 2019 I haven't been back on a superbike in the last year and a half either. Not even on the track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATXZJ Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 24 minutes ago, TheX said: I haven't been back on a superbike in the last year and a half either. Not even on the track. You do a have pretty cool cross bike that I've regretted letting go of every time it rains Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted January 27, 2019 Author Share Posted January 27, 2019 23 minutes ago, ATXZJ said: You do a have pretty cool cross bike that I've regretted letting go of every time it rains I'm glad sellers remorse doesn't come paired with buyers remorse, cuz I got none...haha. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridenfool Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 (edited) Riding on the road won't be making my list of things to do. The number of variables at play are too staggering to contemplate, plus, the way that over time, as more successful rides are completed, familiarity seems to breed contempt for the risks. I won't argue about it with folks anymore. All I have to do is recall two people with whom I had long conversations about how potentially unsafe that type of riding can be. Both of them over a short span of years after our conversations are dead from separate collisions with distracted/blinded motorists while road bicycling. Everyone has to make their choices in life, you deals the cards and takes your chances. I'll wait for dry weather as I trust familiar trees, roots, and rocks significantly more than I do exposure to a high number of random (potentially deadly) people in cars that will be encountered on any given road ride. Edited January 28, 2019 by Ridenfool 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted January 27, 2019 Author Share Posted January 27, 2019 Read this today, http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/motogp-nicky-haydens-number-69-to-be-retired-from-grand-prix-racing-at-cota/ Nicky survived countless motorcycle crashes and died training on a road bike. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throet Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 RPR was fabulous today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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