The Independent Cyclist
Bike Commuter
I am still active but only interacting when needed. Quiet reading.for now.
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Post by The Independent Cyclist on Jun 23, 2008 18:35:07 GMT 8
here is the secret how I do it:
1. go slow and take it easy when you are being blown by the wind. In climbing up the wall, i do a slow phase around 6 to 8 kph. Going up is easy but the descending is the hard part. you are being blown side ways when you go down hill from maarat.
2. step down the bike during downhill. and foot draw the bike when you go down hill on a stormy day. if you cannot ride on it or the wind is blowing you side ways do this steps.
3. rains are sloppy they tend to blast you with water on your face when you run pretty fast. so slow down your phase when you ride on a rainy day.
4. check your brakes. V-Brakes or linear brakes are amazing stuff. If you get the proper brand of brake shoe you get a powerful brake force even on wet and muddy conditions. I use MOB cartridge type brake pads on my norco. is an extremely hard compound rubber. it actually wears out my rim slower than my old brake shoes. but it gives me and incredible brake power.
5. Philippine made tires are incredible. they work on all kind of Philippine weather conditions. I use a Leo Star Tires 26 X 1.95. These puppies are not slippery on wet condition but you have to be more careful when you drive this on mud. they tend to slap mud to your face. and be sure to keep your tires at 40 psi. go below 40 psi will brake your Leo Tires side wall. go over 40 psi for example 50 psi and above will blow your tire to pieces when you climb or run fast.
6. get a heavy bike so you won't be blown away by the wind.;D (note: for weight winnies only) mine is heavy duty. with metal chain rings, heavy suspension fork which give me a sturdy ride on flood and river crossings.
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Post by enzo on Jun 23, 2008 19:04:44 GMT 8
Me, I just want a picture with him! i knew this pic with the legend that is doc charlie will be worth something ;D that's why i took the opportunity to have it taken immediately when the window opened Stormrider and Singlespeeder Both rare specie, both thought to be extinct. Roaming the forests of Rizal and the streets of Metro manila. My Idols!
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asto
Bike Commuter
certified bike commuter
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Post by asto on Jun 24, 2008 9:18:56 GMT 8
SCARY STUFF!Biker struck by lightning.... well sort of. Lucky You, Master Stormrider. PLS. READ! Most Typical Disorders Associated with Lightning Strikes (from "Lightning Injuries to Humans in France" by Dr. Elisabeth Gourbière of the Electricité de France, Service des Etudes Médicales) Lightning deaths (~20%) -Asystole/Ventricular fibrillation -Inhibition of brainstem respiratory centers -Multi-system failure (delayed death)
Cardio-pulmonary injuries -Arrhythmias - Arterial pressure changes -Electrocardiographic changes -Myocardial damages (infarction) -Cardiac dysfunction -Pulmonary edema - Respiratory distress syndrome
Neurologic/psychiatric injuries -Loss of consciousness/coma -Amnesia/Anxiety/Confusion/Aphasia/Seizures -Electroencephalographic abnormalities -Brain/Cerebellum damages -Numbness/Weakness in limbs/Partial or complete (but temporary) paralysis -Neuropathy/Pain syndromes -Spinal cord injury/Parkinsonism -Sleep and memory disorders/Concentration disturbances/Irritability/Depression/Various other disturbances such as headaches, tiring easily, lightning storm phobia, etc. -Post traumatic Stress Disorder
Burns and Cutaneous marking -Small, deep entry/exit points (typical) -Contact, metal chain heating (typical) -Superficial linear -Flash -Lichtenberg figures (arborescent, fern-like markings):pathognomonic(on trunk, arms, shoulders)
Clothing, shoes -Exploded off, torn off, shredded, singed…
Blunt traumas (explosion) -Contusion, internal hemorrhage (brain, lungs, liver, intestine…) -(rarely) Fractures (skull, cervical spinal column, extremities…)
Auditory and ocular injuries -Tympanic membrane ruptured (typical) -Deafness/Tinnitus/Vertigo -Transient blindness/Photophobia-Conjunctivitis - Corneal damage -Retinal abnormalities (macular hole) - optic neuritis -Cataract
"Lightning injuries are varied and take many different forms. The most dangerous (and possibly fatal) immediate complications are cardiovascular and neurologic. It must be kept in mind that only immediate and effective cardiorespiratory resuscitation (started by rescuers), followed as soon as possible by emergency medical treatment, can save victims who are in cardiopulmonary arrest, or avert the serious consequences of cerebral hypoxia. Some victims remain in a coma despite intensive resuscitation and die of secondary causes including hemorrhages and multiple lesions (encephalic, cardiac, pulmonary, intra-abdominal)." [/center][/left] science.nasa.gov/newhome/headlines/essd18jun99_1.htmThink twice when riding the storm, better safe than dead meat! ;D:D SAFETY FIRST!
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katipzrider
Free Rider
SIGE SMITE PA! BIBISITAHIN KITA!
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Post by katipzrider on Jun 24, 2008 9:53:08 GMT 8
YOU ARE NOW A CERTIFIED HALIMAW CHARLIE! you can now join NVP and their gang with their century rides! good luck! haha! ;D
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Post by johnorque on Jun 24, 2008 16:33:44 GMT 8
WTF: can anybody pls. elaborate what kind of monster is that......
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Post by enzo on Jun 24, 2008 17:20:45 GMT 8
WTF: can anybody pls. elaborate what kind of monster is that...... Monster Inc. ;D
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Post by Lui-G on Jun 24, 2008 17:25:15 GMT 8
WTF: can anybody pls. elaborate what kind of monster is that...... ...and can you please elaborate what "WTF" means?! And as what katipzrider said, feel free to join NVP and the gang on their century rides, but without the "hahaha" and the ;D... Way to go, man.
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trance03
All-Mountain Rider
SockMan
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Post by trance03 on Jun 24, 2008 17:53:19 GMT 8
OT: pretty soon goku will have all the right to WTF and wassup hommy and everything american niggre.di ba john?hehehe
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Post by Dragunov on Jun 24, 2008 17:57:09 GMT 8
WTF: can anybody pls. elaborate what kind of monster is that...... Wow! straight engrish ey john! he's a monter of a different species!! ;D sooner or later he's gonna smoke you up the wall!!!! ;D
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Post by johnorque on Jun 24, 2008 18:36:45 GMT 8
ooooohhhhh he's gonna smoke me pete i'm scared & petrified to the monster aaaaaaahhhhhhhh
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Post by mountguitars on Jun 25, 2008 2:44:54 GMT 8
wow, i miss maarat already.
lately, i was taking it for granted. now i miss aling tina's papaitan.
i miss goku too, hehe.
charlie, ingat lagi ha. you know there are better days.
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isteb
Free Rider
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Post by isteb on Jun 25, 2008 10:57:41 GMT 8
he also got most of the mods attention hehehehe...certified mamaw...
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Post by johnorque on Jun 25, 2008 13:35:00 GMT 8
ME I DON'T MISS YOU JON? BUT BRUSKO HE MISS YOU SO MUCH AND HIS VERY VERY VERY LONELY.
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Post by Alphabolt on Jun 26, 2008 23:13:38 GMT 8
Nice experience, Charlie! Unfortunately, I can relate My buddy Eric avonlady (of old) and I rode Maarat back in 2005 during a storm ... rode up from Ka Tobias at 4pm and the dang storm hit us at 6pm til 8pm..flood everywhere hub-deep. rode up to Giant and went back ...the trail was like a river snaking and swirling... We were glad to have escaped injury. we were using puny lights pa ...visibility was 4 ft (rear tire of your buddy) our verdict: never again Stay safe!
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