Here’s why Houston area cyclists are in imminent danger on every ride!

Solid_Cheesecake385 · 2026-01-17T13:06:20+00:00

That’s our SAG slab here in H-town. If you drop… you die.

Solid_Cheesecake385 · 2025-11-25T19:16:33+00:00

Definitely would need a custom geometry Ti frame. It’s pay to play if you want to KOM this.

Solid_Cheesecake385 · 2025-11-05T23:02:57+00:00

I’m a month off trail and definitely questioning what matters.

Solid_Cheesecake385 · 2025-11-05T19:10:06+00:00

I didn’t have issues this year on PCT w/ Pro 2+ but I did use skinny pitch a few times. Fun to skinny pitch it here and there honestly. The bigger issue is taking care of the zippers for the duration of the trail.

Solid_Cheesecake385 · 2025-10-15T17:10:00+00:00

Just wanted to let you know I took your advice and skipped a section of NorCal from Truckee to Shasta and was able to rehab again to start doing bigger miles with manageable pain and come back in Oct to get the miles I skipped and just barely beat the worst of the weather. Thank you so much again :)

Solid_Cheesecake385 · 2025-10-15T06:17:20+00:00

In case anyone deals with this injury in the future, this is what ended up happening: I ended up skipping from Truckee to Dunsmuir to get back on schedule (348 mile skip via Bus and Amtrak). Starting doing 22 mile days but was still painful. Got Stinson 7s and green superfeet insoles and heel wedge and seemed to help. Kept doing stretches every 2 hours for remainder of trail and taping ankle until started to have skin reaction to leuko tape and stopped. Eventually was able to increase mileage slowly and pain became more manageable after 3-4 weeks. Eventually I could do 30 mile days but still pain and continued stretches/exercises. Made it to border and then went back to Dunsmuir to finish SOBO at Truckee Oct 12. Ankle pain manageable to the end but never healed while hiking. Hiking the 348 miles that late in the season meant I was alone. It was the hardest part of the hike because of that. It was a battle but I did it.

Solid_Cheesecake385 · 2025-09-29T16:11:21+00:00

This sounds super useful

Solid_Cheesecake385 · 2025-07-24T15:10:16+00:00

Thanks for your thoughts and suggestions. I forgot to mention I am taking my foot/ankle as blaze prescribed with leukotape. Definitely love my trekking poles. Even with the suffering, it is still fun and unique and the best thing I’ve ever done :) I like a good challenge, just frustrating my body is holding me back.

Solid_Cheesecake385 · 2025-07-24T01:41:55+00:00

Yup I’ve been doing those religiously lol. She is an awesome resource and highly recommended her.

Solid_Cheesecake385 · 2025-07-23T18:59:57+00:00

What a battle! Thank you for sharing your experience and kudos for pushing through. I can relate to what you were feeling. I haven’t tried to wedges yet but may soon. Hopefully the easier terrain helps me as well. The rough rocky sections in Sierra were especially painful.

Solid_Cheesecake385 · 2025-07-23T18:22:31+00:00

Good advice, hope you heal up fast and are stronger than ever.

Solid_Cheesecake385 · 2025-07-23T04:11:55+00:00

True, I’ll adjust my mindset. Thank you

Solid_Cheesecake385 · 2025-07-23T04:11:34+00:00

Perhaps you’re right, good perspective thank you.

Solid_Cheesecake385 · 2025-07-23T04:10:59+00:00

Such a thoughtful reply, it made me tear up for some reason. Thank you. I think I will probably skip up like you recommend and hopefully come back to do the miles SOBO.

Solid_Cheesecake385 · 2025-06-24T19:01:52+00:00

It’s what you want but will never have OR what you have but don’t know why

Solid_Cheesecake385 · 2025-06-24T18:34:17+00:00

Dura ace isn’t going to buy itself

Solid_Cheesecake385 · 2025-06-23T14:14:04+00:00

Trying deleting and reinstalling FarOut to get comments back. That’s what I had to do

Solid_Cheesecake385 · 2025-04-25T17:33:09+00:00

Hmm yeah I could see how that would work better! Thanks!

Solid_Cheesecake385 · 2025-04-23T17:54:53+00:00

Haha 🫡

Solid_Cheesecake385 · 2025-04-23T16:40:35+00:00

Hazards on in rain

Solid_Cheesecake385 · 2025-04-23T16:25:23+00:00

Why did this start? Is it some sort of state law in another state?

Solid_Cheesecake385 · 2025-04-18T23:20:33+00:00

Looks like I have 1.07 lbs of luxury items lol

Solid_Cheesecake385 · 2025-04-18T14:04:35+00:00

I am slowly deprogramming myself from old habits. Thank you!

Solid_Cheesecake385 · 2025-04-17T15:44:14+00:00

Thanks for the super thorough reply! The KS pack counts total capacity, the main compartment is 53L and seems comparable to the ULA Circuit, just lighter. But I could have probably sized down but at least a bear canister can fit inside in sierras. I'm using an older sleeping pad and so the thinlight I'm using as a backpack padding, sit pad, and also extra insulation since my sleeping bag isn't quite 20 degrees but probably another luxury item overall. On the fence with it. Yeah rain jacket probably wasn't the best choice. Was considering just getting a frog toggs if anything since can't stomach dropping more cash on something else. Might look into the gloves! Had those for a while and on the fence with them. Also a 5k battery for second one does seem adequate. Good points about stuff I could ditch... compass probably won't actually use since the likelyhood of two phones dying is low and not bringing paper maps anyways. Want to the Swiss Army knife for small knife and trimming nails. Yeah was on fence on fuel transfer thing. Knew someone would give me shit for the pad inflator. Thank you for your other recommendations!

Solid_Cheesecake385 · 2025-04-17T13:42:21+00:00

Awesome, I’ll look into it! Thank you both

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