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10-18-13, 06:59 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,348
Posted By BigUgly

I ride down the mid -20s. I was always told and...

I ride down the mid -20s. I was always told and practice it, if you keep your core warm then the extremities stay warm. Reason being if the core is not warm then the body seeks whatever it uses to...
10-10-13, 11:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,616
Posted By BigUgly

Justin, We did hit the water pump behind the...

Justin,

We did hit the water pump behind the shed at the 2nd rest stop as well and had the same concerns. Having only water is not a good thing, I definitely needed some sugars. I too have been...
10-08-13, 11:02 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,252
Posted By BigUgly

I find after long rides my hamstrings tighen up...

I find after long rides my hamstrings tighen up and cause some lower back pain. I find stretching them out, along with ab muscles relieves the tightness in my back.
10-08-13, 10:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,616
Posted By BigUgly

We were there. Me and 4 other guys. It was a...

We were there. Me and 4 other guys. It was a great ride. We did the 50. I enjoyed the KOM climbs. The route was awesome as was the countryside. Weather was just right. No sun but cool and foggy....
08-05-13, 08:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 769
Posted By BigUgly

I am an avid football fan and I live in a college...

I am an avid football fan and I live in a college town that turns into the 3rd largest city in PA on home game weekends. I don't sit around and watch football all day like you but may take in several...
08-02-13, 10:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,393
Posted By BigUgly

FWIW, I tried a Cobb saddle a couple years ago...

FWIW, I tried a Cobb saddle a couple years ago when I was looking for a new saddle. I had dropped 40 pounds and I was in very good cycling condition and was doing very long rides(70-80 miles at a...
07-02-13, 10:11 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,140
Posted By BigUgly

Road Bike, 2008 Lemond, coming down a mountain...

Road Bike, 2008 Lemond, coming down a mountain after climbing up it (1100' climb, to some in the west this is considered a hill but its all I got around here). 42 MPH.

Tandem, Trek T900 put skinny...
06-27-13, 09:00 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 5,607
Posted By BigUgly

Count me in. 2 years ago when I dropped 40,...

Count me in. 2 years ago when I dropped 40, checking in each week on this forum's weight loss thread was huge motivation. Unfortunately over the past year I gained 15 of the 40 back. Haven't been...
06-26-13, 11:48 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,639
Posted By BigUgly

I found that mountain biking made me a faster...

I found that mountain biking made me a faster stronger road rider. Also as someone mentioned, riding(chasing) with faster more fit people.
06-11-13, 07:59 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,929
Posted By BigUgly

Definitely try them on in the shops. When I lost...

Definitely try them on in the shops. When I lost some weight my waist size shrunk and a sizing chart told me that Large would be the right fit (6'2" 220 lbs, waist 34). So I bought them. They were...
04-23-13, 10:04 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,401
Posted By BigUgly

My 2 cents on real doctors vs Chiropractors. I...

My 2 cents on real doctors vs Chiropractors. I have been having back problems for nearly 20 years now. They come and go. About 15 years ago I swore off Chiropractors because after an adjustment I...
01-03-13, 12:50 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,669
Posted By BigUgly

2 years ago I dropped 40 pounds by keeping a...

2 years ago I dropped 40 pounds by keeping a daily diary of what I ate and how much I exercised. It was difficult to stick to especially when the cravings for sweets came along. I used to drink alot...
12-06-12, 11:42 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,484
Posted By BigUgly

I used to MTB alot. I built up a 26" from a 1994...

I used to MTB alot. I built up a 26" from a 1994 Cannondale frame which I still ride. This was about 4 years ago. It has a 1" head tube so I was limited to front shocks. Found a Rock Shox Judy on...
11-29-12, 10:18 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 6,221
Posted By BigUgly

I am a carnivore and proud of it!!! Now, where's...

I am a carnivore and proud of it!!! Now, where's that bacon thread?
09-10-12, 09:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 614
Posted By BigUgly

Awesome ride report and congrats on raching the...

Awesome ride report and congrats on raching the top. This is one of my bucket list items. Great pictures as well. Did you ride back down or did someone pick you up? The descent must be crazy scary.
08-03-12, 08:06 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 7,439
Posted By BigUgly

This is what I use and it seems to work rather...

This is what I use and it seems to work rather well. I like to estimate on the low side anyways.
07-23-12, 05:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,033
Posted By BigUgly

I am doing the 100 mile route, if I can make the...

I am doing the 100 mile route, if I can make the cut off in the time alotted, if I can get out of the staging area within 15 mins of the actual start, if I don't hurl because I am not in the same...
07-23-12, 05:49 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,240
Posted By BigUgly

I have participated in a couple of major cycling...

I have participated in a couple of major cycling events over the past year. Livestrong Philly last August and the Bicycling Open back in June. There are all types of cyclists at these events. I trust...
07-10-12, 08:27 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,392
Posted By BigUgly

If it helps. I bought a leftover Lemond road bike...

If it helps. I bought a leftover Lemond road bike about 4 years ago for $500. Had to replace the rear wheel with something a little more beefier because it kept popping spokes. All other components...
07-05-12, 11:15 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 704
Posted By BigUgly

Check out this link as there is a variety of...

Check out this link as there is a variety of rides: http://rito.us/wwrides/rides.html

No matter how you look at it you will encounter some hills. Valley View/Bellefonte area can get pretty hilly....
07-02-12, 08:24 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,819
Posted By BigUgly

Being whats happened in my community the past 7...

Being whats happened in my community the past 7 months and continues to go on(I live in State Colllege, PA where Penn State is located and I am glad this monster is behind bars and all those involved...
06-20-12, 07:38 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,426
Posted By BigUgly

Another recommendation for the Halo. I wear the...

Another recommendation for the Halo. I wear the head bands low because I sweat like a pig. I break a sweat walking up stairs. I have them just above my eye brows, if I wear them higher the sweat...
05-21-12, 07:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,259
Posted By BigUgly

diverkiwi - I am very sorry for your loss. I...

diverkiwi - I am very sorry for your loss. I think we may have spoke last year about this time. I lost my dad in 2009 to cancer. Already, this year cancer has claimed 3 people I know. Good luck in...
05-18-12, 11:51 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,673
Posted By BigUgly

I only eat beef once or twice a month. Mostly...

I only eat beef once or twice a month. Mostly poutlry and porlk products. While we are on the topic, I have Celiacs which means I am allergic to wheat, barley and rye. Also, known as being Gluten...
05-18-12, 09:52 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,206
Posted By BigUgly

CraigB has a very good point. You may want to...

CraigB has a very good point. You may want to double check the serving sizes on the smart one and everything else. I know a 20 oz Pepsi says 170 calories but that is per serving size and there are 2...
05-16-12, 12:14 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,206
Posted By BigUgly

Cut out the soda and drink tea. I used to do the...

Cut out the soda and drink tea. I used to do the same thing because I hate coffee. I tried it many times and still don't like it. Tea was the answer. Once I cut soad out I began to lose weight. Also,...
05-07-12, 08:12 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,090
Posted By BigUgly

Glad you navigated through that and are OK. Never...

Glad you navigated through that and are OK. Never trust anyone in driving while your riding. Probably looking ahead had prepared your mind and body to be able to react should something happen. I...
05-01-12, 02:05 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,074
Posted By BigUgly

If you happen to notice a guy and his kid in red,...

If you happen to notice a guy and his kid in red, white, and blue matching jersies on a tandem in the ride before the pro race, feel free to shout words of encouragement to help us make it up Lemon...
05-01-12, 09:35 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,074
Posted By BigUgly

After bing injured for most of the year with back...

After bing injured for most of the year with back issues from playing volleyball I am just starting to get my mojo back from last year. By this time last year I was riding 70-80 miles like it was a...
04-25-12, 09:18 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,075
Posted By BigUgly

Isn't there a bunch of wineries in you area? I...

Isn't there a bunch of wineries in you area? I drove from Cleaveland to Niagara Falls once and remembered passing a bunch of wineries when we took some of the backroads. Take a day in the saddle and...
04-03-12, 09:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 520
Posted By BigUgly

Glad you worked your issues out. I have been...

Glad you worked your issues out. I have been fighting back pain since last fall. It comes and goes. Although, I know it is not from the bike because when I played volleyball a couple of weeks ago I...
Forum: Northeast
03-19-12, 03:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 799
Posted By BigUgly

That's why you got drenched:) I stopped there...

That's why you got drenched:) I stopped there when they told me, had some food and drink, sat down and rested. Only held us for about 10 mins. Got my second wind and tore up the last portion if the...
Forum: Northeast
03-19-12, 10:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 799
Posted By BigUgly

I rode in it last year and have not done the MS...

I rode in it last year and have not done the MS 150 City to Shore. For the Most part I heard the MS 150 is flat. The 100 mile course on the Livestrong is by no means flat. Lots of rollers with a...
03-19-12, 10:37 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 668
Posted By BigUgly

Which Livestrong Challenge are you riding?

Planning on Riding Philly again in August. Had a blast last year, very challenging course. Just missed the heavy downpours. Not sure if I am doing the 100 again or not because my daugter wants to...
03-19-12, 09:06 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,513
Posted By BigUgly

I have come to expect that there is an idiot...

I have come to expect that there is an idiot behind the wheel of every car that I encounter. That way I prepare myself for the unexpected. I have come across some idiot cyclists as well that where...
03-16-12, 11:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,292
Posted By BigUgly

Absolutely demo the Fizik saddles before you...

Absolutely demo the Fizik saddles before you plunk down your hard earned money on one. About mid summer I tried out a bunch of demo seats from the LBS before settling on a Arione CX. I am your weight...
02-27-12, 12:23 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,134
Posted By BigUgly

I hate you and am very jealous. :D ...

I hate you and am very jealous. :D

Congratulations!!!!!
02-27-12, 12:21 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,380
Posted By BigUgly

Tandems are awesome. We have one but can never...

Tandems are awesome. We have one but can never seem to find time to ride anymore. Last time my wife and I were on it she mentioned something about riding in France or somewhere in Europe on a tandem....
02-24-12, 12:51 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 317
Posted By BigUgly

Anyone have any experience with a Gary Fisher Hi-Fi?

Have my eyes on finally upgrading my MTB to a full susp 29er. There is a GF HiFi available I have my eyes on. Looks to be in decent shape and half the price of a new 29er. I was just curious if...
02-22-12, 11:58 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,003
Posted By BigUgly

A big bowl of Chocolate Rice Chex at about 9:30...

A big bowl of Chocolate Rice Chex at about 9:30 PM.

The snack table at work with an unlimited supply of Reese's Cups and M&Ms.
02-18-12, 05:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,522
Posted By BigUgly

FWIW, I was having issues this time last year. I...

FWIW, I was having issues this time last year. I was guessing it was because my weight was up to 260 which is probably the heaviest I ever was. Went to the doc for checkup. My T was borderline from...
02-06-12, 10:46 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,363
Posted By BigUgly

After 20+ years married to the same woman, it is...

After 20+ years married to the same woman, it is always your fault. She is always right and the next time there is an arguement you can bet your arse she will bring it up and use it against you. That...
01-18-12, 09:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 479
Posted By BigUgly

Thanks for starting this again this year. It was...

Thanks for starting this again this year. It was certainly helpful last year.

1/1/2012 - 233
1/16/2012 - 230

Dropped 30 last year but gained 10 back when I had some back issues last...
01-03-12, 08:08 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,117
Posted By BigUgly

I wasn't go to commit to anything this year due...

I wasn't go to commit to anything this year due to some changes which means I may have less time to get out and ride. Still planning on doing the Livestrong Philly ride again. Did the century last...
12-12-11, 01:28 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,730
Posted By BigUgly

Some old guy said this to me once: "You can...

Some old guy said this to me once: "You can always warm up but can't always cool down" As I get older I think I finally get it. I am sure this was a quote from the days before air conditioning.
12-05-11, 03:29 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,366
Posted By BigUgly

I think I am leaving my slump. Headed out for my...

I think I am leaving my slump. Headed out for my lunch time ride today. Planned on an hour, stayed out for 2 hours(we are on kind of a flex time where I work). Left angry with some work issues, came...
12-05-11, 08:58 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,366
Posted By BigUgly

Thanks everyone. Soda is the devil!!(Sorry, I...

Thanks everyone. Soda is the devil!!(Sorry, I was watching the Waterboy over the weekend:D)....I have been off soda for the past 2 days and started logging my food intake again. Feeling a little...
12-02-11, 12:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,366
Posted By BigUgly

In a slump, how do I get out?

I have been in a slump the past month or two and can't seem to get out. This past week has been worse. I dropped 35 pounds this year and got down to 222 in September but drifted back up to 230 since....
12-02-11, 12:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,060
Posted By BigUgly

I would like to have a go at it as well. I am...

I would like to have a go at it as well. I am thinking the cobbles make it even more difficult then just a steep paved road grade. It looks like those that stayed in the middle hit the rough spot and...
12-02-11, 09:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,060
Posted By BigUgly

That was funny to watch. Thanks for sharing. Is...

That was funny to watch. Thanks for sharing. Is it that the people that wipe out just don't have any bike handling skills? or they just don't know what to expect? Some of the guys I ride with tend to...
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