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  • Ortlieb if you can. They aren't cheap, but they are wonderful. Having only one doesn't throw me off at all. Think about how close it is to your wheel. It doesn't stick out far enough to change your ride.
    in Panniers - any recommendations? Comment by cccorlew January 2016
  • If you are new to this, try looking into Adventure Cycling. The have trips where they haul your stuff and all you do is ride. I've done several, including a two-week Portland to Canada trip in 2014. I can't say enough good things about the organization. www.adventurecycling.com
    in Women: How do you feel about bike overnights? Comment by cccorlew July 2015
  • Start slow (slow and comfortable for YOU) and don't get excited. You only have so many matches. It will be hard to watch people zoom away from you, but relax and enjoy. If at mile 80 you feel good, that's the time to hammer.
    in Tips & suggestions for a first time century rider? Comment by cccorlew July 2015
  • I use a MagicShine. It's amazing bright, and uses rechargeable batteries. I commute every day, often in the dark, on unlit bike paths. For about 100 bucks it's amazing. I use a Planet Bike Super Flash blinky in the back. Not rechargeable, but very bright and the AAA batteries last months even with over an hours use a day.
    in Night Light Comment by cccorlew September 2013
  • Wow! There are some nice looking ride photos here. I love that bridge! Let's see if I figured out how to post images.... Cycle Oregon weekend, Oregon Gorge by ccorlew, on Flickr Getting a head in cycling, seen on a local ride by ccorlew, on Flickr
    in Post pics FROM your rides Comment by cccorlew September 2013
  • Clearly AWESOME and POWERFUL is the best answer. But even that might be helped along by a previous crash, or just an unfortunate drop of the bike, or a bang on a rock. Still, I gotta go with AWESOME and POWERFUL.
    in RD Dropout... Comment by cccorlew August 2013
  • That QR code is nice, but I prefer a simple HTFU embedded upon my jersey. When kids ask, I tell them it means "Hug The Friendly Unicorn" but we know better, right. Anyway, to get stronger ride mode. That's about it.
    in Feeling like crud Comment by cccorlew August 2013
  • Me too. They're free. Except I admit I think it's weird when I get them for my daily 8 mile bike commute.
    in Kudos on Strava? Comment by cccorlew January 2013
  • As a "serious" cyclist I use two cycle tracking programs. Strava, making use of speed and recording elevation gains, gives me the lowest calorie burn numbers. MyFitnessPal reports almost double what Strava does. It's hard though, because how heavy your bike is, and the rolling resistance of your tires make a huge…
    in How to record bicycling correctly Comment by cccorlew January 2013
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