Any cyclists or triathletes in here

[Strychnine]

Some motivation:

[chuckacosta]

chuck, that is a sweet looking bike. I remember living out in west TX too. I bet there are awesome places for a mountain bike there. It looks like you were having a great time when that picture was taken too.

I can't wait for it to warm up here again.

Ya dude I was having an awesome time. That pic was taken after hitting a pretty tough uphill trail that I was able to stick with that new bike. With my hardtail I had to walk up that same trail! The weather here has truly been nothing short of amazing. I seriously can't complain. And I know that if I ever leave El Paso again these trails are going to be the one thing I miss the MOST! So until then....I intend to take full advantage of them!

[AnthonyS]

chuck, that is a sweet looking bike. I remember living out in west TX too. I bet there are awesome places for a mountain bike there. It looks like you were having a great time when that picture was taken too.

I can't wait for it to warm up here again.

[chuckacosta]

Nice ride!

I've actually managed no riding since my last race. Ugh. Starting from square 1 again after getting in some good mileage.

Thanks man! I went on a 19 mile trail/road ride on Monday night. That bike just glides, it seems, compared to the hardtail I started with.

[mustang_marc]

Nice ride!

I've actually managed no riding since my last race. Ugh. Starting from square 1 again after getting in some good mileage.

[chuckacosta]

Well I bit the bullet and laid some cash down on this Specialized FSR XC. The bike shop gave me a smoking deal on it. I would have been STUPID to pass it up. I have managed to take it on 2 rides over the weekend. This pic was taken on Saturday. This bike truly puts me where I need to be as far as riding.

[Beej]

I spent some time on the trainer last week. I hate cold. I did get one snow ride in on Friday. The couple week before last was awesome, I got 4 road rides and 2 mountain rides in.

Im waiting for the temps to get back up.

[AnthonyS]

Anyone been getting any good cycling in lately? I'm outta shape, but I did a couple of mountain bike races. Two weekends ago, I did the 4 hr solo down at Solavaca Ranch in Glen Rose. Temp on the starting line was 24 degrees! Fortunately, no wind. I didn't get very far in that 4 hours...only 4 laps (30 miles). I came back in at the 3:45 mark and decided not to start another lap. Last weekend, I did the Miles of Discomfort Marathon down in Comfort, Tx. I was actually moving along pretty good. I got 43 miles in 4 hr and 40 mins. Missed the cutoff to finish the last 11 miles of the race by 10 minutes. I wasn't going slow. I was averaging dang near 10mph on a course with 2k ft of climbing. Kinda mad at the short cutoff times. It was a fun trip though. I'm hoping to get a decent amount of riding in during the upcoming week.

Marc, that is awesome riding! I probably couldn't have kept up that pace on that terrain. And I hate cold!

I've only gotten a few short rides in on weekends lately. I just got an indoor training so I can log some miles while watching mindless stuff on TV.

I'm way behind on my bike and run mileage goals for the year, but way ahead on my swim mileage.

[mustang_marc]

Anyone been getting any good cycling in lately? I'm outta shape, but I did a couple of mountain bike races. Two weekends ago, I did the 4 hr solo down at Solavaca Ranch in Glen Rose. Temp on the starting line was 24 degrees! Fortunately, no wind. I didn't get very far in that 4 hours...only 4 laps (30 miles). I came back in at the 3:45 mark and decided not to start another lap. Last weekend, I did the Miles of Discomfort Marathon down in Comfort, Tx. I was actually moving along pretty good. I got 43 miles in 4 hr and 40 mins. Missed the cutoff to finish the last 11 miles of the race by 10 minutes. I wasn't going slow. I was averaging dang near 10mph on a course with 2k ft of climbing. Kinda mad at the short cutoff times. It was a fun trip though. I'm hoping to get a decent amount of riding in during the upcoming week.

[jason07]

I'm glad you've had a good experience with RBM. I won't ever step foot in one of their stores again. I vote with my wallet and they've failed in the "3 strikes, you're out" rule I have. They managed to get all 3 strikes in 2 years time. I'll be happy to tell you about it if we get around to a group ride.

I'm surprised to hear that. I bought a Trek 1.2 last March just to make sure I wanted to ride. 3 months later they let me trade in my bike for the exact amount I paid for it ($850) and I upgraded to a 2011 Specialized Roubaix. I can't say enough good things about them.

[SlowLX]

http://bicyclesinc.com/merchant/154/files/2010BikeCloseOutList.pdf

Don't know if you're still looking dude, but here's Bikes Inc closeout list I came across while looking for some new stuff.

[AnthonyS]

Glynn at RBM?

Yes. I've got to go see him in February or March to order my wife a near impossible to find bike. It's not super expensive but you sure can't find them anywhere either.

[motoman]

The owner and his wife can still be found in RBM. Their dog is also there sometimes.

I go to Glynn there. Tell him if he isn't nice I'll take my business and families business elsewhere. I just bought a felt b16 from him last month. Tell him that and Anthony and he'll know who I am for sure.

Glynn at RBM?

[AnthonyS]

The owner and his wife can still be found in RBM. Their dog is also there sometimes.

I go to Glynn there. Tell him if he isn't nice I'll take my business and families business elsewhere. I just bought a felt b16 from him last month. Tell him that and Anthony and he'll know who I am for sure.

I think one if my coworkers uses Performance Bike for all his maintenance and service. He likes them a lot. If it is the same store he is complaining they aren't a Trek shop anymore, mostly Cannondale. I also frequent Oak Cliff Cycles for odds and ends. They have a few nice Bianchis in stick right now and lots of vintage cruisers.

[motoman]

Anyone bought or shopped at Performance Bikes in Dallas?