tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post4188689734587892779..comments2023-12-28T21:22:10.935-07:00Comments on Jill Outside: Tough daysJill Homerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02983065990450931943noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-38138563785324092982009-01-19T13:23:00.000-07:002009-01-19T13:23:00.000-07:00Post more pics!!!I'm loven' it!!!jac(jac02000@yaho...Post more pics!!!<BR/>I'm loven' it!!!<BR/><BR/>jac<BR/>(jac02000@yahoo.com)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-54935913569003193972009-01-13T23:50:00.000-07:002009-01-13T23:50:00.000-07:00HiI think this day is so tough in your life.Hi<BR/><BR/>I think this day is so tough in your life.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-58426242503049264532009-01-08T02:43:00.000-07:002009-01-08T02:43:00.000-07:00If you are looking for a good place to rent a bike...If you are looking for a good place to rent a bike in HNL, call Boca Hawaii www.bocahawaii.com they have bike they rent. If they don't have what you need then Bike Shop Hawaii might. Hope you enjoy your time here. And if you want an easy way to go to the outer islands check out the super ferry at www.hawaiisuperferry.com Have fun.Maggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05072890393018732362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-60272034603486722042009-01-06T23:48:00.000-07:002009-01-06T23:48:00.000-07:00Have a great trip!Have a great trip!Kathleen @ ForgingAheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03898474543669255082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-711478214048966472009-01-06T20:58:00.000-07:002009-01-06T20:58:00.000-07:00Ooooh Honolulu, I'm so jealous!!Ooooh Honolulu, I'm so jealous!!Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06544076384942487436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-50264665305226970102009-01-06T17:08:00.000-07:002009-01-06T17:08:00.000-07:00KB,I've had pretty good luck with the Endomorphs o...KB,<BR/><BR/>I've had pretty good luck with the Endomorphs on hard ice, especially when run at low pressure. There's so much rubber in contact with the ground that as long as I don't make any sudden moves or slam on the brakes, I don't slide. Ice under new snow is a whole new problem, however. There have been days when I've opted to use my studded tires and stay on the roads rather than use my Pugsley to commute to trails, because of precarious road conditions. I'm with you in wanting to see a studded Endo, although I'd probably rather see one with more aggressive tread, for climbing on snow-covered slopes. That tire would be terrible on ice.<BR/><BR/>... I appreciate the suggestions about riding in the lane. Since I'm out there training for a bike race run entirely in marginal snow conditons, riding in the shoulders is actually really good for me. I just have to use extra precaution so I'm always in control, because swerving on the trail is one thing, but swerving in traffic is not acceptable. I've actually seen people skiing in the road shoulders, but trust me, with my skill set in skiing, I'm better off on the bike.<BR/><BR/>Really looking forward to Hawaii. I'm pretty sure I haven't felt an outdoor temperature over 74 degrees since 2007.Jill Homerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02983065990450931943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-31052442329763942252009-01-06T17:04:00.000-07:002009-01-06T17:04:00.000-07:00Jill, Love the camera work! Have a good time in th...Jill, Love the camera work! Have a good time in the tropics.<BR/><BR/> KB, here are a couple of tips for the ride to the trails on slippery/icy roads when not using studs.<BR/><BR/>1. Look at the terrain ahead of you and pick the best routes.<BR/><BR/>2. Ride slower to the destination trails and take your turns without leaning the bike over.<BR/><BR/>3. Make slow, small steering corrections.<BR/><BR/>4. Be ready to put those feet down if the front tire breaks loose and also be ready for your foot to slide out from under you.<BR/><BR/> The above tips will help keep you upright but expect to dump the bike when you start pushing the limits.<BR/><BR/> I also epoxied two rubber blocks in each Sorel winter boot bottom then screwed in a few grade 8 hardened screws into those blocks then cut the heads off and sharpening to a point the left over exposed hardened screw...Don't walk on you're wife's wood floors!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-86105655083391060252009-01-06T16:26:00.000-07:002009-01-06T16:26:00.000-07:00Love the pics--can't believe you can actually ride...Love the pics--can't believe you can actually ride in that snow!<BR/>---<BR/><A>www.singlespeedrevolution.com</A><BR/><I>Ride One or Ride None!</I>F.W. Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05901108334744900661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-47459483549298279152009-01-06T15:01:00.000-07:002009-01-06T15:01:00.000-07:00I imagine when Geoff says, "I hate winter," he may...I imagine when Geoff says, "I hate winter," he may also mean by extension, "I hate Juneau!" Didn't he miss all the great sunny weather of summer? Was there any? <BR/>Have fun in Hawaii. I am envious.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-48443125189897643042009-01-06T11:44:00.000-07:002009-01-06T11:44:00.000-07:00Commuting in the winter is tough. We have surprisi...Commuting in the winter is tough. We have surprisingly similsr conditions in Central Washington right now. They use that liquid de-icer. And yes they plow all of the snow into the shoulder. My favorites are the people who decide, it came from the road so they shovel it back out into the road, making the shoulder even narrower. <BR/>I agree with Geoff, take the right tire lane. I also use one of the tail lights made by Dinotte. They are incredible. People see them and move over or slow down. In my 8 years of commuting, it's the best tail light I've ever owned. Hope that helps,<BR/>DaveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-43299048381470704732009-01-06T11:12:00.000-07:002009-01-06T11:12:00.000-07:00recommend taking the lane or get into skiing.recommend taking the lane or get into skiing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-46295362511789108272009-01-06T11:08:00.000-07:002009-01-06T11:08:00.000-07:00I've been following your blog for sometime now. I...I've been following your blog for sometime now. I'm recovering from back injuries and miss being able to train. (believe it or not..!)<BR/><BR/>Weather here in MD is about 38degrees F and a fine drizzle. Ha Ha... that's nothing to you I'm sure.<BR/>You are awesome and very inspiring..!<BR/><BR/>Remember, rest is just as important.!<BR/>Enjoy your trip to Hawaii.<BR/><BR/>LS whitecat.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-56894601299387996062009-01-06T11:07:00.000-07:002009-01-06T11:07:00.000-07:00If you're going to rent a bike, taking your own sh...If you're going to rent a bike, taking your own shoes and pedals (and a wrench?) is definitley the way to go.<BR/><BR/>JAT in SeattleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-83828455263679291922009-01-06T10:25:00.000-07:002009-01-06T10:25:00.000-07:00I'm so glad you're going to go (Hawaii). I rememeb...I'm so glad you're going to go (Hawaii). I rememeber commuting and it was pretty scary. Still gotta love winter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-40123623252518299532009-01-06T08:09:00.000-07:002009-01-06T08:09:00.000-07:00Hi Jill-I am reading your book and enjoying it imm...Hi Jill-<BR/><BR/>I am reading your book and enjoying it immensely. I'm sad that I'm almost done!<BR/><BR/>You might want to try to visit Kauai while in Hawaii. There's great hiking in the Waimea Canyon and along the Kalalau Trail. :o)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-67339781007669515522009-01-06T07:58:00.000-07:002009-01-06T07:58:00.000-07:00Whoa, those do sound like some tough days but grea...Whoa, those do sound like some tough days but great preparation for the Iditarod. <BR/><BR/>After years of thinking about it, I'm going to be receiving a snowbike (Fatback) in the next couple of weeks. I'm convinced that it'll be great on the trails. However, I keep wondering how it will do on icy roads when I'm riding to the trailheads. I wish Surly made studded tires. Any insights?<BR/><BR/>Enjoy the sun in Hawaii!KBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16885661679762446456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-28515833637045516082009-01-06T07:48:00.000-07:002009-01-06T07:48:00.000-07:00You should move to Homer. No, wait.....You should move to Homer. No, wait.....Snakebitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16879428992616238833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-3672092766900060282009-01-06T07:34:00.000-07:002009-01-06T07:34:00.000-07:00I like that first photo. Good composition. Also, I...I like that first photo. Good composition. Also, I like it when the bike is smiling in the foreground.<BR/><BR/>Slept out in the treehouse Sat night with my 6 and 9 year olds. It's not subfreezing in a bivy but the kids did great at 20 degrees. Forty below "Alaskan guide" sleeping bags help. I used a lighter bag that I carry on my bike just to be sure the kids were ok. Made myself a sort of cold canary. The feet got a bit nippy but I wasn't speaking in tounges or anything so it was all good.<BR/>Keep enjoying winter and don't let the metal monsters intimadate you off the road. You paid for it too.Craig, The Flanders Fat Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07440903092957497625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-79385198974727524302009-01-06T07:23:00.000-07:002009-01-06T07:23:00.000-07:00Kepp your chin up, hard work this week will earn y...Kepp your chin up, hard work this week will earn you two compelete days of laying on the beach reading a good book, without guilt!<BR/><BR/>Ok there will still be some guilt but it will be ok<BR/><BR/>Go boarding and enjoy the powder!<BR/>http://loveandtwowheels.blogspot.com/Slow Riderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04798160131957850483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-738291737505099632009-01-06T05:37:00.000-07:002009-01-06T05:37:00.000-07:00Our daughter is in Oahu this week....pack your sun...Our daughter is in Oahu this week....pack your sunscreen, it's been sunny and in the 70's and 80's.The Donut Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09824654137428116697noreply@blogger.com