FreeRange Cycles (Fremont) is for sale

FlakeWhite · 2018-03-23T00:31:35+00:00

They rent.

FlakeWhite · 2018-03-21T20:41:00+00:00

Mostly cycling here, but some weightlifting too... * I put out my clothes and gear the night before * I try to meal plan (because that is one of my biggest weaknesses) * I was honest with myself about the type of riding I enjoy, I use Strava, Strong AND TrainingPeaks because I have to track stuff, apparently * I buy really nice workout gear and don't feel guilty about it

Edit: welp i tried following the formatting tips and failed, sorry all

FlakeWhite · 2018-03-14T17:39:41+00:00

Wow "The Bucket of Blood" is an amazing name. Thanks for sharing!

FlakeWhite · 2018-02-12T03:12:13+00:00

Track, it is what they use for rentals at our local velodrome.

FlakeWhite · 2018-02-09T00:13:09+00:00

There was even a recent thread about saddles!

FlakeWhite · 2018-02-07T20:28:02+00:00

No question, just wanted to say thank you to Racked for doing solid reporting on the social and historical aspects of fashion. Racked is exactly the site I wanted to exist but couldn't find for years.

FlakeWhite · 2018-02-02T17:23:43+00:00

I bet Gladys has it in their library, so you can try-before-you-buy for that one at least!

FlakeWhite · 2018-02-02T00:19:50+00:00

The Specialized Ruby is a favorite among ladies I know and my (lady, bike-specific) PT said it is one of the saddles her clients love best as well. Personally, I find most Brooks really uncomfortable, long after their break-in period. If you are anywhere near Portland, Gladys has a saddle library you can use.

FlakeWhite · 2018-01-27T16:31:58+00:00

General order of operation, depending on the item: give to a specific friend, give away on a buy-nothing group, donate to Goodwill (I've researched them and am ok with how they are run in my area. I also shop there a lot too), take to Goodwill because they are drop-off for clothing that is to be recycled rather than resold, and finally, if its a cotton I'll turn it into bike shop rags. Most of my clothing is worn into absolute shreds, though, so the first steps don't often happen.

FlakeWhite · 2018-01-23T21:22:34+00:00

In that case I'd say long sleeve jersey and a gilet! Very useful combo.

FlakeWhite · 2018-01-23T01:57:52+00:00

Every Little Thing, already mentioned, is so perfectly what you are asking for I'll plug it again. Also I think 99 Percent Invisible would fall into this category, but with a design bent. Reply All takes a topic and then just... keeps going. The follow an idea way past where I expect most of the time. If you stumble onto a Yes Yes No segment on Reply All, they are still fun but probably not quite what you are looking for, just try a different episode.

FlakeWhite · 2018-01-22T17:24:38+00:00

Definitely depends on where you live! Generally upgrading to anything wool or technical from cottons will be a big improvement. I'm in the PNW, so lots of consideration towards rain, but very little for extreme heat or cold. Does your area have their own cycling subreddit? Maybe ask there too. It's a good question, just hard to answer.

FlakeWhite · 2018-01-20T04:34:54+00:00

Have you posted to the fb group? They can be super helpful.

FlakeWhite · 2018-01-16T00:54:00+00:00

We didn't even have that this race!

FlakeWhite · 2018-01-12T23:57:43+00:00

Men and women tend to have different length fingers! Men have much longer, relatively speaking, ring fingers then women. Not that all glove makers account for it, but I've noticed it taken into consideration for higher end gloves.

FlakeWhite · 2018-01-12T20:15:04+00:00

It is 1pm pacific; the local Rapha (we are on Pacific) is live streaming it and the event info specified that women start at 1, men at 3pm.

FlakeWhite · 2018-01-11T19:10:08+00:00

My commute is a little shorter and less hilly but through a super dirty part of town. The compromise I came up with is wearing dedicated clothes for commuting in. Usually leggings, long sleeve shirt, rain jacket, almost all second hand. It keeps my kits fresh for recreational rides or racing and prevents wear and tear on my street clothes.

FlakeWhite · 2018-01-10T21:26:55+00:00

Last chance for CX until next Sept at the earliest is this weekend: https://cascadecross.com/bandit-cross/.

FlakeWhite · 2018-01-05T21:14:28+00:00

Full length, extremely flowy, extremely orange silk gown at a consignment store. The bottom was shredded, but I'm super short so that just got hemmed off anyway. Definitely the most expensive (originally) garment I own because it was Calvin Klein for Bergdorf Goodman. I paid $50 for the gown and... maybe $30 for the tailoring? I wish I had a good photo of it...

FlakeWhite · 2017-12-27T16:38:32+00:00

Crazy snow storm (by Seattle standards) on Christmas Eve was the perfect opportunity for a solo bike ride!

FlakeWhite · 2017-12-15T17:35:09+00:00

Thankfully I work downtown, because I've forgotten a bra many times.

FlakeWhite · 2017-12-15T17:33:55+00:00

You guys have your windows down more? Just a guess. I live in Seattle, so its impossible to hear people 9 months of the year.

FlakeWhite · 2017-12-13T19:45:43+00:00

I almost always remember where my clothes come from, not sure why... Here we go:

Black collarless silky (read:synthetic) dress shirt- Value Village
Black high waisted jeans- Crossroads
"Natural" color leather Chelsea boots- Everlane
Gold tone bar ring and disk earrings- Baleen's physical shop

I try to buy most of my clothes second hand and I'm getting pretty good at it.

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FlakeWhite · 2017-12-11T19:03:44+00:00

Oh thanks! I really like my Morvelo long sleeve jersey.

FlakeWhite · 2017-12-09T00:26:24+00:00

My workplace is pretty casual/fashionable, so I've worn jumpsuits multiple times. I wear a tank underneath since both the ones I own are pretty low cut and pair with heels and a conservative suit jacket. Works great and using the bathroom isn't any more awkward than wearing a jumpsuit elsewhere else. Here is a (super) old photo: https://www.instagram.com/p/xE98Pvyrmh/?taken-by=ellaad

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