GravelNerd / Gravel Nerd is on Nostr

Tech enthusiast with a passion for gravel cycling in and around urban areas . Sharing adventures, hacks, tech tips, and more

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2024-09-14 00:40:35

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Yes this is the way. Still need original content as well otherwise why would someone follow a profile.
Having said that- here is my shameless plug : follow me for great cycling related content 🚵🚲

2024-09-05 14:34:12

Another local river pic while riding trails - Mississippi River (no it's not that one) in Eastern Ontario.
https://nostrcheck.me/media/b7df52fea61d770fdbdbbbf85a8ad1831d0a97e6c3fe0c139719bc0902f2434e/faced9375f8c46b4573e3b5bc58f604057e72eb7d98de3d71b38ab8bddf412fd.webp

2024-08-29 16:26:00

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Congratulations - welcome to the rest of your life (the best part)!

2024-08-29 15:44:36

Introduction - Hi everyone.
I recently joined nostr and am excited about the present and future potential of it.
Very much into bitcoin but trying to keep my posts mostly about one of my other passions - cycling: without preaching.
In any case, I would love some followers, as encouragement for me, but especially to help round out the content on nostr.
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[email protected]
#introductions

2024-08-27 22:44:05

Wow! I guess that my bike speed was too much for this bug 😭
Is there a Darwin award for bugs? This one couldn't avoid a bicycle so that would qualify, I think https://image.nostr.build/fb5f06328d3e869655090d1d41421a87dde23e55d842bdd01a5852c584d56b0e.jpg

2024-08-27 19:43:48

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Welcome fellow Nerd

2024-08-27 14:50:13

Another day exploring local River paths. The beautiful and might Ottawa River. https://image.nostr.build/6e7349106988e4c460af155d6f235455afbdf7d721e64eff695f15237740f4f4.jpg

2024-08-25 02:37:22

Exploring new routes in the area. Found so many places worth of pictures but this one was especially nice. Gatineau River. https://image.nostr.build/0fe10cf10bd664445ecdb5ec8cafe7095c3ed40d2e52f59d36b4450edb7e1e6e.jpg https://image.nostr.build/186a17e1b478a24a6a03915a2cc747c9d3efe6291bf4d8f3b9d9df0908f8f41c.jpg

2024-08-22 22:43:19

Hesitant to name the brand since the frame and the front derailleur are the only things that are original.
I love this beast
2017 Norco Search Carbon https://image.nostr.build/db20c98811a4cd1ecfb97a78b972d7a850c68f1f0f461e39ebfe78a0748cb954.jpg

2024-08-21 14:28:34

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Well since we are farming, I love Bitcoin topics but came to nostr to post about cycling topics that I am passionate about.
Give me a follow if this is of interest to you and lets grow this together.
"Tech enthusiast with a passion for gravel cycling in and around urban areas . Sharing adventures, hacks, tech tips, and more"

2024-08-21 14:21:19

Just had a wheelie close call with nature's own ninja, Mr. Squirrel, on my morning ride through the urban jungle.
Picture this: I'm pedaling when out of nowhere, this fluffy-tailed daredevil decides to play chicken with my bike.
I swerve, he jukes, back and forth and back again.
But somehow we both live to tell the tale.
Moral of the story? Always expect the unexpected when you're on two wheels, because squirrels apparently have a death wish and a need for speed.
Remember, cyclists: Brake for coffee, not for squirrels.

2024-08-20 20:57:15

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For anyone that is curious, once a chain has been hot-waxed properly with wax (and a bit of teflon) the cleaning is easy. Just remove big dirt and grime with a chain cleaner filled with water and a touch of soap.
Then remove the chain and immerse and swirl it in very hot (near boiling) water for a minute. Immediately wipe the chain down with a clean rag to remove any residual dirt and water.
Hang the chain to air dry and reattach to bike when ready.
I find it best to keep two chains in rotation so that i am not tempted to keep riding a dirty chain. Dirt in the bushings is the chain killer.
How often to clean? Depends on the conditions but I go by sound. The chain sounds louder when it needs to be cleaned. I never go more than 200km max (a week or so) without cleaning and usually much sooner than that.
Highly recommend Wipperman Chains for long life and amazing quick connects.

2024-08-20 20:36:18

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Wow!
I have always been a fan and updater of OpenStreetMaps. I did not know about Organic Maps but just tried it now on IOS. It looks great.
Google Maps has let me down too many times when cycling on trails and trying to find alternate routes in new areas.
Thanks!

2024-08-20 18:30:09

hot waxed chain #2 fresh out of hot water cleaning after dusty trail ride. quick wipe down and it is shiny and quiet again for the next 100 or so. https://image.nostr.build/d16dfe3ee6c5cc2c46f949f2872b1708b6bd629f3e1338e1af38971dcbaf3e2b.jpg