riding for a good cause!

bogieboy · 05-27-2013, 03:39 PM

Well the last week of july i will be piloting my trek mtb that i converted to a road bike from iowa city IA to grand rapids MI, taking part in the Sea to Sea, Cycling to end Poverty bike tour... We are trying to raise funds and awareness about the growing rate of poverty both at home in the US, but also around the world... More info on the tour can be found at www.seatosea.org, and if you felt so inclined, you could donate on my personal donation page at www.tinyurl.com/bogieboy01 any encouragement and support either monetarily or even kind words is greatly appreciated!!!!

Just figured i would throw a pic of the bike in too, somewhat ingenious conversion of an mtb if i do say so myself...LOL

**cheesy** · 05-27-2013, 10:07 PM

You're going to ride from IC to GR on that saddle?

Can I interest you in a tub of this stuff?
http://www.bagbalm.com/

Smartassery aside, good luck on your endeavor.

bogieboy · 05-27-2013, 10:14 PM

Haha i have over 1500 mi on that saddle already, and not with cycling shorts or anything... My bibs and jerseys should be in my possesion by the end of the week, really looking forward to them showing up!

SpudRider · 05-27-2013, 11:42 PM

Good for you, Bogie!

Please do keep us updated in this thread.

bogieboy · 05-28-2013, 12:04 AM

Will do spud!

Weldangrind · 05-28-2013, 01:50 AM

Atta boy, Bogie! Good luck on your ride.

Culley_Bristol · 05-28-2013, 06:06 AM

I do not envy you lol. Nor do i want to imagine what state my wedding vegetables would be in if i had to ride even 2 miles

Good on ya bud!

Culley..

**cheesy** · 05-28-2013, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by bogieboy

Haha i have over 1500 mi on that saddle already, and not with cycling shorts or anything... My bibs and jerseys should be in my possesion by the end of the week, really looking forward to them showing up!

Come afternoon tinkle time, you are going to hate those bibs. Just trust me on that one.

bogieboy · 05-28-2013, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by cheesy

Come afternoon tinkle time, you are going to hate those bibs. Just trust me on that one.

Yes, but on the other side of that coin, since i am a hefty-er guy at 240#, and have a bit of a gut, it will be wonderful to not have the shorts rolling down and bunching by the wedding veggies... i had the option of short or bibs, and after a short discussion with other riders it was determined that bibs would be more comfy in the long run...

bogieboy · 05-28-2013, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Culley_Bristol

I do not envy you lol. Nor do i want to imagine what state my wedding vegetables would be in if i had to ride even 2 miles

Good on ya bud!

Culley..

Haha its not that bad with a decent seat, which to a lot of non riders surprize is neither thickly padded nor wide... A fairly narrow short padded one works best, some swear by non padded seats, like the brooks b17 and similar, but i cant bring myself to get a seat that cost what my wheelset cost me...LOL

**cheesy** · 05-28-2013, 01:59 PM

So, how many miles a day?

SpudRider · 05-28-2013, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Culley_Bristol

..Nor do i want to imagine what state my wedding vegetables would be in if i had to ride even 2 miles

...

Apparently the phrase "wedding vegetables" is the British equivalent to the American phrase "family jewels."

bogieboy · 05-28-2013, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by cheesy

So, how many miles a day?

Approximately 75miles a a day, 6 days straight for me... LOL i wanted to do the full 3900mile ride, but my boss wouldnt let me off for 9 weeks... Basically said if you want 9 weeks off, you get the rest of the year off...i.e. No longer having the job...LOL

bogieboy · 05-28-2013, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

Apparently the phrase "wedding vegetables" is the British equivalent to the American phrase "family jewels."

LOL i have used that term for a while now, and i am a born and raised good ole' 'Merican boy...LOL i may have picked it up from a european motovlogger though....

**cheesy** · 05-28-2013, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by bogieboy

Approximately 75miles a a day, 6 days straight for me... LOL i wanted to do the full 3900mile ride, but my boss wouldnt let me off for 9 weeks... Basically said if you want 9 weeks off, you get the rest of the year off...i.e. No longer having the job...LOL

You WILL hate that saddle and the bibs by then. I already know it.

05-27-2013, 03:39 PM	#1
bogieboy Join Date: May 2013 Location: finger lakes NY Posts: 2,045	riding for a good cause! Well the last week of july i will be piloting my trek mtb that i converted to a road bike from iowa city IA to grand rapids MI, taking part in the Sea to Sea, Cycling to end Poverty bike tour... We are trying to raise funds and awareness about the growing rate of poverty both at home in the US, but also around the world... More info on the tour can be found at www.seatosea.org, and if you felt so inclined, you could donate on my personal donation page at www.tinyurl.com/bogieboy01 any encouragement and support either monetarily or even kind words is greatly appreciated!!!! Just figured i would throw a pic of the bike in too, somewhat ingenious conversion of an mtb if i do say so myself...LOL
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05-27-2013, 10:07 PM	#2
cheesy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elburn, IL Posts: 5,806	You're going to ride from IC to GR on that saddle? Can I interest you in a tub of this stuff? http://www.bagbalm.com/ Smartassery aside, good luck on your endeavor. __________________ Cheesy ______________________________________ 07 Hi Bird Enduro-Flown the Coop 07 Ural Gear Up 79 Honda CX500 77 VeloSolex 4600 V3 73 VeloSolex 3800 I'm making this up as I go.-Indiana Jones Telling me something 'is for my own good', is a fast way to a fat lip.-Me I don't even care about my own problems, why should I care about yours?-Quote on one of my favorite t-shirts
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05-27-2013, 11:42 PM	#4
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Good for you, Bogie! Please do keep us updated in this thread. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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05-28-2013, 01:50 AM	#6
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Atta boy, Bogie! Good luck on your ride. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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05-28-2013, 01:59 PM	#11
cheesy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elburn, IL Posts: 5,806	So, how many miles a day? __________________ Cheesy ______________________________________ 07 Hi Bird Enduro-Flown the Coop 07 Ural Gear Up 79 Honda CX500 77 VeloSolex 4600 V3 73 VeloSolex 3800 I'm making this up as I go.-Indiana Jones Telling me something 'is for my own good', is a fast way to a fat lip.-Me I don't even care about my own problems, why should I care about yours?-Quote on one of my favorite t-shirts
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05-27-2013, 10:14 PM	#3
bogieboy Join Date: May 2013 Location: finger lakes NY Posts: 2,045	Haha i have over 1500 mi on that saddle already, and not with cycling shorts or anything... My bibs and jerseys should be in my possesion by the end of the week, really looking forward to them showing up!
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05-28-2013, 12:04 AM	#5
bogieboy Join Date: May 2013 Location: finger lakes NY Posts: 2,045	Will do spud!
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05-28-2013, 06:06 AM	#7
Culley_Bristol Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Bristol, UK Posts: 37	I do not envy you lol. Nor do i want to imagine what state my wedding vegetables would be in if i had to ride even 2 miles Good on ya bud! Culley..
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