My Trusty Steed!

[wildhawk]

I was riding the park trail yesterday and when I stopped by one of the lakes for a water break I decided to take a pic of “Spirit” - my trusty steed. Do you have favorite pics of your rides that you would like to add to this thread? I would enjoy seeing them. On the way home I pedaled up to a yard sale - I joked with the folks there about having to stop shopping when my panniers were full!

[Tri Girl]

I like the lake in your background, wildhawk. Your steed looks so regal sitting there among the beautiful scenery.

This is a sunset taken from the trails at the lake across the highway from me. Although it's probably more dangerous to ride there than the open road (lots of pedestrians and kids), it's far more convenient and accesible from my house. Plus, you get to see the lake for most of the miles, and it's just beautiful.
My bike isn't in the pic, because I took this while riding (trying to beat the sun home).

Sorry the pic is so big. ;)

[Zen]

I joked with the folks there about having to stop shopping when my panniers were full!
You obviously need one of these (http://www.bicycletrailers.com/BOB-Yak-bicycle-cargo-trailer.pro)

I have so many favorite photos of my bikes.
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb14/zencentury/JungleBike-1-1.jpg
and
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb14/zencentury/DSCN1383-1.jpg
and
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb14/zencentury/UticaBridge2.jpg...What kind of bike is that, W.H.?

[ginny]

favorite bike pix from Austria: I can never tell if it worked... anyway, I have resized other images from my three day tour and will post them today on the touring thread if anyone is interested. This one was taken at the beginning of my trip in the museum district in Vienna.

[elk]

ahhhh bike porn....i'll take my camera next time...;)

[wildhawk]

Beautiful pictures everyone! Beautiful pic from Austria!
TriGirl: Love that sunset!! Nice shot!!
Zen: Love your bike and gear - Wow! Great pics! My DH will go nuts over the link for the bike trailer. For now we have a baby trailer - works great for groceries, etc. My bike is a Giant Innova hybrid. I hope to do some bike touring at some point with her. Right now we are training for next May’s MS150 in South Florida.

BTW, How do you get larger pics to upload? I have to keep reducing mine to fit the size requirements of the forum for jpgs and they seem very small.

[Zen]

BTW, How do you get larger pics to upload? I have to keep reducing mine to fit the size requirements of the forum for jpgs and they seem very small.
I dunno. I just let Photobucket do the sizing for forums.

[wildhawk]

Thanks Zen,
I have a photobucket account too - I have just been using an attachment on here, so I will try photobucket next time. And thanks for the link for the trailers too.

[tennisgirl43]

My fave pic of my ride....

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3035/2804200222_fa22177a49.jpg

[Biciclista]

my custom Davidson, in front of a Lamborghini with the same paint.

[Zen]

Mimi, I get all glassy-eyed and spacey looking at your bike. It's so be-yooty-full:)

[wildhawk]

tennisgirl43: nice pic!! I love that angle - very cool!
Biciclista: I agree with Zen - that IS one gorgeous bike!! And what a great pic of it! I bet you get lots of compliments on your ride!!

[wackyjacky1]

Yeah! Bike porn and car porn all in one pic! Gotta love it.

I need to get a camera...

I love seeing pics of everyone's bikes. The "Show Us Your Commuter" thread is one of my favorites here on TE.

edit: Mimi, what are those orange, green, and yellow thingies on your bike (on the headtube, seatstay, and seatpost)?

[Eden]

edit: Mimi, what are those orange, green, and yellow thingies on your bike (on the headtube, seatstay, and seatpost)?

I know what those are! - they are reflective leg bands - one of the local cycling clubs gives them away at its events. They are a plastic band with a little piece of springy metal? or plastic inside you can straighten them out and then "snap" them around just about anything round - though i believe they were designed for ankles.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

my own trusty steed..... :p

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3211/2750734439_f603fbd824.jpg

[elk]

love the red fenders on the orange bike...indicates a gutsy sensibility to me!!

actually love the whole bike...i have the same bar wrap....:D

[wildhawk]

Lisa:
DH and I just finished admiring the pics of your fleet on your link - awesome bikes and awesome pics!!! He has several bikes and I only have the one - so I told him we obviously need to get me a second bike when we can afford it!!

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Lisa:
DH and I just finished admiring the pics of your fleet on your link - awesome bikes and awesome pics!!! He has several bikes and I only have the one - so I told him we obviously need to get me a second bike when we can afford it!!

Exactly. If he has 3 or more and you only have one....NO FAIR! :D
There was no way my husband could object when I said I wanted a second bike. :D

[7rider]

I know what those are! - they are reflective leg bands - one of the local cycling clubs gives them away at its events. They are a plastic band with a little piece of springy metal? or plastic inside you can straighten them out and then "snap" them around just about anything round - though i believe they were designed for ankles.

I think they're called Snap Straps, or something like that.
I just picked up some and strapped them around the headtube of my commuter/touring bike, seen here:
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z85/7rider/Weekend%20activities/IMG_0617.jpg

[Zen]

Oh yeah! f8th had some of those.
Slap Straps?

Is that Cytomax?

[wildhawk]

Cool! I could use some of those - the more reflective the better. I like that they are removable.

[7rider]

Oh yeah! f8th had some of those.
Slap Straps?

Is that Cytomax?

Sorry...They are called Snap Bands (http://www.performancebike.com/shop/Profile.cfm?SKU=24970&item=10-0649&slitrk=search&slisearch=true).

F8th was the reason I got these. I really thought they were great...and this is DH's bike...he doesn't want me "ugly-ing" it up with reflective stickers, so this was a good compromise. I, too, like that they are removeable - and moveable.

The drink is PowerBar Endurance (http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=18232&subcategory_ID=2412)....in fruit punch.

[wildhawk]

Thanks for the link! DH and I have been riding home in the dark from the park lately and eventhough our panniers, bikes and clothing have reflective areas, the more reflective the better. They would be a nice thing to have in our gear to slap on just before dark.

[wildhawk]

Exactly. If he has 3 or more and you only have one....NO FAIR! :D
There was no way my husband could object when I said I wanted a second bike. :D

DH asked me yesterday if I could have a second bike, what would I get? I honestly could not answer - I love my hybrid and I know the logical choice would be to get a road bike to go faster, but I like to ride in the upright position and at a slower pace so that I can scan for wildlife pic opportunities. Spirit suits me fine for now. DH misses riding his 10-speed racer and recently picked up a Raleigh racer to fix up. If he goes back into riding his racing bikes, I will have to reconsider the road bike. I remember when we were first riding together that I had a heck of a time keeping up with him on my mountain bike - argh - the good old days! But he is very happy with his new hybrid for now. It would be nice to have a back-up bike in case Spirit has to spend time in the LBS for tune-ups, etc. I have gotten used to riding every single day now.