That's about how fast I can pedal - down a very steep hill......
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eastb1
Mar 2, 2011 5:26 pm
I used Travelocity and got a room at the AmeriStay in Portsmouth....
3683
eastb1
Mar 2, 2011 5:41 pm
66 Days or 9 weeks and 3 days until TOSRV...
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Anthony
lofus1
Mar 5, 2011 9:24 am
I barely remember posting this, but it is me, it reminds me of me, me thinks..................
3685
cairparavel2003
Mar 5, 2011 9:44 pm
... I had to laugh at the "intense intervals" comments about Parsons Ave. Maybe that could become a part of the regular TOSRV and award a green jersey for...
3686
wannabelance
Mar 6, 2011 2:22 am
Should have used the web registration! It's easy, efficient and you will get a coveted low number!...
3687
TJ
lowlife74
Mar 6, 2011 4:32 am
I just got my registration in for my first Tosrv!(moreless my first tour ever), and goning on it alone. Rest of my family probably be fishing without me...
3688
tannersdaddy@...
davidhesson77
Mar 6, 2011 4:36 am
That's a good idea lol well look me up going to have my nephew with me this year his first real big ride and back to back centuries lol were riding alone so...
3689
Anthony
lofus1
Mar 6, 2011 7:43 am
Thank you there Cair...2003, glad you got the subtle humor. I posted that with a bit of "tounge-in-cheek", hoping to get a laugh and not a squawk. Reminds me...
3690
opongnam
Mar 11, 2011 6:08 am
Dickens Pub, Portsmouth OH. Small, friendly clean pub in portsmouth. On Saturday evening 5/7, planning on welcoming TOSRV cyclists. Live band, food and drink...
3691
David
wedge11742003
Mar 13, 2011 2:48 pm
Does anyone use an ipod clipped to their arm when riding? I am thinking it might help ease the miles away. I know knot to use the earbuds but just the...
3692
Amanda Orr
pooky_43068
Mar 13, 2011 3:06 pm
Good way to have an accident with a car or another rider, in my opinion......
3693
Rich Jones
rtjones_pe
Mar 13, 2011 4:13 pm
Riding on open roads with ear buds is a bad idea, but it seems you have realized that. Riding with speakers while entertaining for you, maybe an annoyonce for...
3694
born_anew07
Mar 13, 2011 4:35 pm
I ride with my earbuds, when on open roads I leave my left ear free to listen for traffic and other riders, and yes a speaker system might be an annoyance for...
3695
jbb9495@...
jbb9495
Mar 13, 2011 4:37 pm
I have ridden many years safely and for very long distances and recently have started riding with an ear bud in one ear(the right ear) with no bad side...
3696
Spencer
spencerbrady...
Mar 13, 2011 4:48 pm
Dave: Greetings. TOSRVists have already commented on the safety aspects of riding with music emanating from some device, so, I will eschew that angle, and...
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Anthony
lofus1
Mar 13, 2011 5:33 pm
You can successfully listen to music or talk radio for that matter whilst bicycling, you just have to adjust the volume accordingly to allow you to hear...
3698
jbb9495@...
jbb9495
Mar 13, 2011 6:49 pm
Yep. Headsets for tandems is almost a necessary safety item....it takes a WHOLE lots more to stop turn and start one of those bad boys than a regular bike and...
3699
John Heer
john333heer
Mar 13, 2011 7:45 pm
Greetings, I'm looking for someone who is looking for a room mate. My plans have fallen through. I'm not interested in sharing a gym floor. This will be my ...
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David
wedge11742003
Mar 13, 2011 11:35 pm
Thanks for all the insight. I guess since I got spoiled at my spin class in Canal Winchester with the movies and music when I went out for a ride the other day...
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Vernon Bailey
vgbailey
Mar 14, 2011 12:08 am
David, With safety concern already beat to death.... I've ridden many TOSRV with ear buds. Let common sense rule - I usually listen at lower volume, and...
3702
Amanda Orr
pooky_43068
Mar 14, 2011 3:33 am
I think it's not for everyone. I tried it in one ear and found even with the sound down it was hard to pay attention to the cars (I look out for them as they ...
3703
douglas schwart
bikerdoug...
Mar 14, 2011 11:28 am
...never...life is too precious:-)  Happy and SAFE Cycling,  Bikerdoug TOSRV 1973 ... From: David <wedge11742003@...> Subject: [TOSRV] Ipod To:...
3704
mrwwrm1
Mar 14, 2011 3:33 pm
That is really a personal choice for you. A large part of the reason I ride and hike is to get outside and away from the constant electronic bombardment...
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steve_cindi
Mar 14, 2011 4:16 pm
... Well I don't see it very much on TOSRV. Sounds like you figured out the safety issue of the earbud(s). Some music does help make the long, lonely miles go...
3706
steve_cindi
Mar 14, 2011 4:23 pm
... Sorry, your wrong, headsets are not necessary and certainly not a safety item. My wife and I rarely discuss what is going on with the bike. We never...
3707
Jorhi
grassland5099
Mar 14, 2011 4:31 pm
I could be wrong but I believe it's against the law in Ohio to wear earbuds while riding a bike. ________________________________ From: mrwwrm1...
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Tim C
tacristy
Mar 14, 2011 4:41 pm
Earbud in one ear only is legal. Both ears is not....
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Wayne Clark
Mar 14, 2011 6:28 pm
Nicely said *mrwwrm1*. My sentiments exactly. Thanks for bringing up the legality *jorhi *and the legal clarification * tchristy*. I was hoping someone would...
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Anthony
lofus1
Mar 14, 2011 7:24 pm
I don't know that wearing headphones are illegal per se, or better yet, if the average cop knows either. I haven't lived in Ohio since 97 but I return for...
