Bicycling On-the-Road

tvad4 · « **Reply #1100 on:** 9 Dec 2012, 09:36 pm »

4000 feet of climbing. 63 degrees average temp. Awesome.

zybar · « **Reply #1101 on:** 9 Dec 2012, 09:51 pm »

Very nice picture.

I am sure it was a great ride as well.

Lots of hills around here (Boston suburbs), but I have topped out around 2800 feet on the elevation.

Also, it will be a bit before we get a 63 degree day to ride.

George

tvad4 · « **Reply #1102 on:** 9 Dec 2012, 10:26 pm »

George, keep repeating those 2800 feet, and you'll be at 5600 feet climbed before you know it!

It won't be long until the mountain roads here are either closed because of snow, or are unsafe because of black ice. Getting the climbing in while we can.

Having moved to So Cal from Buffalo, NY, I'll always remember the first ride I did in Los Angeles on Christmas Day. It was 70+ degrees and unlimited visibility. I couldn't believe the good fortune of being here.

Levi · « **Reply #1103 on:** 10 Dec 2012, 04:27 am »

This is probably the most expensive cycling glasses that I have ever bought.

It is like any Assos garment, it is high tech and second to none.

Bemopti123 · « **Reply #1104 on:** 10 Dec 2012, 04:46 am »

Biggest problem for someone who does not have contacts or have good eye vision, fancy high tech cycling shields. Jealousy sets in! hhahaha. Levi

Levi · « **Reply #1105 on:** 10 Dec 2012, 05:21 am »

Ha ha ha...

jackman · « **Reply #1106 on:** 10 Dec 2012, 09:00 pm »

ASSOS Glassos! Damn, you don't mess around. Those are the most expensive glasses on the planet. I don't own any Assos gear but know several people (rich ones!) who will wear nothing but Assos for long rides. Someday, I'm going to get a some bibshorts and jersey. I need to get a bit skinnier first because I've got an early start on my winter hybernation layer. Those glasses are worth more than my bike!

Cheers,

J

Video on the Assos Glasses:

http://www.competitivecyclist.com/za/CCY?PAGE=PRODUCT_REVIEW&ARTICLE_ID=4494&RETURN=search&RETURNLINK=%2Fza%2FCCY%3Fsort%3Dpriority%2Basc%252Cscore%2Bdesc%26PAGE%3DSEARCH_SOLR_RESULTS%26OPTION%3DSOLR_SEARCH_PRODUCT%26CMP_ID%3DPD_MSN014%26rows%3D99999%26start%3D0%26q%3Dassos%26mkwid%3DesBa9HZIz%257Cpcrid%257C1619072169%26mv_pc%3Dr162%26y%3D0%26affiliateRefNum%3DR162%26affiliateRefNum%3DR162%26x%3D0%26facet.field%3Dsite%26facet.field%3Dbrand%26facet.field%3Dproduct_type%26facet.field%3Dcomponent_type%26facet.field%3Dapparel_type%26facet.field%3Daccessory_type%26facet.field%3Dgender%26facet.field%3Dsize%26facet.field%3Dreview_type

Levi · « **Reply #1107 on:** 11 Dec 2012, 04:44 am »

That is a great review of the Zegho.

tvad4 · « **Reply #1108 on:** 12 Dec 2012, 07:49 pm »

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Levi · « **Reply #1109 on:** 12 Dec 2012, 08:53 pm »

It is not the same. Not even close. LOL!

Women sporting Assos Zegho eyewear. You cannot under estimate them.

It is uncommon to see them with most expensive bikes , gears, legs and lungs to go with them @9,000+ ft of climbing over 110+ mile stretch. Please join our GranFondo New York, May 19, 2013 (granfondoNY.com)

Assos Zegho eyewear Gear of the Year 2012! find out why.

tvad4 · « **Reply #1110 on:** 12 Dec 2012, 09:46 pm »

I'm stepping out of the glasses discussion.

jackman · « **Reply #1111 on:** 12 Dec 2012, 11:07 pm »

Those glasses cost more than my bike is worth! Also, I'm goofy looking as it is and could never pull off that look!

Levi is a handsome man and I'm certain those shades look very cool on him. Here are my new non-cycling shades. Sorry if my picture scares young children and ladies. I took it on my way home from the eye doctor to send to my wife. She laughed and said I look like a cross between a terrorist and bad cop. Exactly the look I was aiming for.

Cheers!

Jack

lonewolfny42 · « **Reply #1112 on:** 13 Dec 2012, 09:39 am »

OK Jack....just pull that car over to the side of the road.....

Levi · « **Reply #1113 on:** 13 Dec 2012, 01:52 pm »

I actually looked like a dork with the Zegho glasses on. Ha ha ha.

@chris, most of my MTB riding buddies are cops.
@jack, you are funny guy but NOT funny looking.
@tvad, I still love my Oakley glasses specially the transition lenses.

Cheers!

Levi · « **Reply #1114 on:** 14 Dec 2012, 10:31 pm »

It surely adds value when you can wear them off the bike.

Definitely not over weight in this picture.

tvad4 · « **Reply #1115 on:** 14 Dec 2012, 11:09 pm »

tvad4 · « **Reply #1116 on:** 26 Dec 2012, 04:41 am »

Photos taken from Mulholland Drive, Los Angeles

Snow on mountains in the distance

Hollywood Bowl seating visible in lower right

Levi · « **Reply #1117 on:** 26 Dec 2012, 06:15 am »

Nice cycling weather in CA!

LadyDog · « **Reply #1118 on:** 1 Apr 2013, 02:22 am »

We'll after 10 inches of snow last week I am thinking spring is finally here. First ride of the season outside. Man am I out of shape. Still almost 60 out and it felt good to get some dust off.

Levi · « **Reply #1119 on:** 1 Apr 2013, 02:33 am »

Glad you are riding again.

I felt like I had been riding all year long. Ha ha ha...check out my new toy (s).