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Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-07, 11:11 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,206
Posted By Louman

I'm an otolaryngologist and this is one of the...

I'm an otolaryngologist and this is one of the procedures that I commonly do. Most ENT's use endoscopic techniques and few use gauze to pack the nose afterwards. We typically pack with a bio-sponge...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-07, 10:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,128
Posted By Louman

There are many things that can cause a nosebleed....

There are many things that can cause a nosebleed. A steroid nasal spray such as the one your wife is on is certainly one of them. A reasonable thing to do is to stop the nasal spray and continue...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-07, 10:21 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 7,296
Posted By Louman

I'm sure his football background helped with his...

I'm sure his football background helped with his fall. All those years of stretching, tackling and learning how to roll probably helped. We had a rider, also an ex football player go down and he...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-07, 10:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,810
Posted By Louman

The most likely scenario is when you blew your...

The most likely scenario is when you blew your nose, the pressure drove some mucous up the eustachian tube into the middle ear. A bacterial infection then developed. It's probably one of the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-07, 10:33 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 10,240
Posted By Louman

Congrats on the new wheels! You're going to love...

Congrats on the new wheels! You're going to love them! I'm also glad to hear your daughter is doing better. I have 2 daughters and I know how it tugs on the heartstrings when they are ill. Enjoy )
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-07, 09:25 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,351
Posted By Louman

also from El Paso, awesome Tamales! But not...

also from El Paso, awesome Tamales! But not before a ride )
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-07, 09:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 722
Posted By Louman

I have both road bikes set up in this fashion. I...

I have both road bikes set up in this fashion. I have not had any problems shifting using either technique. I think the look is cleaner using the crossover method.
Forum: Triathlon
04-24-07, 09:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,166
Posted By Louman

I agree with my fellow triathletes. There's no...

I agree with my fellow triathletes. There's no need to postpone it. People show up on mountain bikes, road bikes, tri bikes and beater bikes and get through it just fine. If you're swimming and...
Forum: Triathlon
04-24-07, 09:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,784
Posted By Louman

Try exhaling slowly after your head enters the...

Try exhaling slowly after your head enters the water. As you complete the stroke and roll up for air, exhale the rest of your breath more forcefully. Water tends to enter your nose right before you...
Forum: Triathlon
04-24-07, 09:05 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,522
Posted By Louman

I also made the change from heel striking to...

I also made the change from heel striking to forefoot striking. It was painful for the first 3 months. My calves would cramp after 3 miles but now can go 4 comfortably. It can be done but it's not...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-07, 09:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 683
Posted By Louman

Based on your previous (and current) level of...

Based on your previous (and current) level of fitness, you should have no problem incorporating swim workouts into your cycling schedule. During triathlon season we swim 3 to 4 times per week in...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-01-07, 10:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 957
Posted By Louman

Sports massages are amazing for recovery if the...

Sports massages are amazing for recovery if the therapist knows what they're doing. I have one every few weeks and try to schedule it after a workout so I can ride strong the following day.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-07, 08:13 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,385
Posted By Louman

...and the crowd is going absolutely potty!

...and the crowd is going absolutely potty!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-07, 10:27 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,237
Posted By Louman

OTC Claritin Shower immediately after riding ...

OTC Claritin
Shower immediately after riding
Change A/C filters monthly
Pollen is worse in the morning, consider riding later in the day after it settles somewhat
Nasal and Sinus irrigation,...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-07, 11:09 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,954
Posted By Louman

Recovery is overated )

Recovery is overated )
Forum: Road Cycling
10-15-06, 01:56 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,445
Posted By Louman

if I were offerred a 2 yr old Campy Record gruppo...

if I were offerred a 2 yr old Campy Record gruppo vs new Ultegra. I'd take the Campy gruppo. If it were new Dura Ace, I'd go for the new Shimano. The Record gruppo is just now broken in.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-06, 09:07 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,037
Posted By Louman

just think how much faster you might have gone...

just think how much faster you might have gone if....dare I say it?....you were chasing....the knave?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-06, 09:00 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 5,921
Posted By Louman

In one thread, he was betrayed, went on a...

In one thread, he was betrayed, went on a midnight ride, saw the light, and found closure...ahhhhhh how wonderful life is.
Seriously I'm sorry about your loss. One of my cycling buddies went...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-01-06, 10:58 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,528
Posted By Louman

Great looking bike frame! I agree with the...

Great looking bike frame! I agree with the posters suggesting you have too much weight on your hands and not enough on your butt. I'd recommend getting fitted by your local bike shop instead of...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-06, 10:07 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,471
Posted By Louman

the causes of cramps can be variable. I believe...

the causes of cramps can be variable. I believe the most common reason would be your muscles running out of glycogen which is a form of stored glucose. Make sure you eat a big dinner rich in...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-06, 09:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,143
Posted By Louman

love the Wipperman. I run it on a campy...

love the Wipperman. I run it on a campy drivetrain. The connex link is ingenious, makes cleaning the chain a breeze.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-06, 09:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,334
Posted By Louman

Glad you're okay, it sure could have been worse. ...

Glad you're okay, it sure could have been worse. That really hits close to home.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-06, 08:56 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,539
Posted By Louman

ride more ride with stronger riders pay...

ride more
ride with stronger riders
pay attention to nutrition and hydration
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-06, 07:28 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,369
Posted By Louman

Couch potato with big engine can drop elite...

Couch potato with big engine can drop elite cyclist. Confucius
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-06, 07:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 511
Posted By Louman

This from FSA's website. " Testing shows speed...

This from FSA's website. " Testing shows speed increases approaching 4%, i.e., over 1 km a rider can gain 20-40m"

I challenge you to find a better upgrade that can provide that kind of bang for...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-06, 09:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,430
Posted By Louman

I've ridden the Tufo C Elites for a year and...

I've ridden the Tufo C Elites for a year and changed back to conventional clincher tires and tubes. They ride just fine as I've had no performance issues. I've had 2 flats, the first was close...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-06, 09:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,489
Posted By Louman

Sweet! Peace out

Sweet! Peace out
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-06, 09:22 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 5,568
Posted By Louman

congrats on your purchase! I hope you're as...

congrats on your purchase! I hope you're as happy with yours as I am with mine. Enjoy!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-06, 09:52 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,573
Posted By Louman

anyone know where we can get tainted dietary...

anyone know where we can get tainted dietary testosterone supplements? I was and still am hoping that he's innocent. However, if both samples show external testosterone, it's over, he cheated. End...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-06, 09:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 558
Posted By Louman

Proper position on the bike activates the glutes....

Proper position on the bike activates the glutes. The sensation is that of sitting on the edge of a chair with your pelvic bone angled forward. The power stroke starts with contraction of the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-06, 10:27 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 5,727
Posted By Louman

I ride in east Texas where there are plenty of...

I ride in east Texas where there are plenty of pickups and good ol' boys and have never been run off the road. I've been honked at plenty of times but that's about it. Most of the time a friendly...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-22-06, 10:09 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,260
Posted By Louman

I am a George fan, I had the opportunity to ride...

I am a George fan, I had the opportunity to ride with him at a charity event last year. He is a perfect gentleman and a class act. He didn't ride as well as he, and we would have liked in the tour....
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-07-06, 10:33 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,046
Posted By Louman

Don't discount big George and don't judge him by...

Don't discount big George and don't judge him by last year's performance. Supporting riders are often asked to sacrifice and hold back to save their legs to pull hard on another stage. Bruyneel was...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-06, 10:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 587
Posted By Louman

If cleat adjustment and focus on spinning don't...

If cleat adjustment and focus on spinning don't help, consider a pair of shoes that are wider in the toe box. Compression of the blood vessels and nerves while riding will cause your foot to go...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-29-06, 10:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 728
Posted By Louman

I too own an R3 and while I'm not a Clydesdale, I...

I too own an R3 and while I'm not a Clydesdale, I weigh 165 lbs. The bike IS amazingly super stiff. It's stiffness was compared to many of the name brands. The following link contains the data:...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-06, 10:09 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,575
Posted By Louman

my first was a 5200 which I still have. If it...

my first was a 5200 which I still have. If it fits and the ride is good, buy it )
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-06, 10:07 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,551
Posted By Louman

Wear an American Flag jersey or other patriot...

Wear an American Flag jersey or other patriot colors and see if that helps. It's been joked about before but desperate times call for desperate measures. I would definitely pursue the camera idea...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-06, 10:35 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,561
Posted By Louman

My advice would be to take what you hear on the...

My advice would be to take what you hear on the forum with a grain of salt. You are rewarding yourself for personal improvement in your performance. Test ride a few of your favorites and buy the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-06, 09:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,484
Posted By Louman

I've been using Wipperman chains for a year,...

I've been using Wipperman chains for a year, smooth shifting, quiet and easy to clean.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-06, 09:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 425
Posted By Louman

Tight hamstrings will also cause lower back pain...

Tight hamstrings will also cause lower back pain on rides. In addition to building up your core, work on stretching and flexibility. Yoga for Cyclists is a good DVD that I'd recommend for both core...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-06, 09:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 625
Posted By Louman

After the outer and inner throw is set on the...

After the outer and inner throw is set on the rear derailleur, the barrel adjuster is used to fine tune it on the middle ring of the cassette. It should be quiet and smooth as silk. I have had...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-06, 06:47 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,474
Posted By Louman

I would love to see Mr. Armstrong come out of...

I would love to see Mr. Armstrong come out of retirement and race again, not for himself or to prove anything, but to help raise that billion for cancer research. He has a couple of years left where...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-06, 06:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 559
Posted By Louman

Good advice from Cypress and The Octopus. I...

Good advice from Cypress and The Octopus. I would add that it would be a good idea to purchase a heart rate monitor if you haven't already. I would also pick up one of Chris Carmichael's books or...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-06, 06:26 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,380
Posted By Louman

Where is it written that groups of cyclists must...

Where is it written that groups of cyclists must ride at the same pace? Those that are out for a recreational ride will ride their own pace and not get caught up in a testosterone fest. The slower...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-06, 08:52 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,826
Posted By Louman

Interesting that so many focus on the differences...

Interesting that so many focus on the differences instead of the similarities. I'm a triathlete/roadie. You can be both, it's not a mutually exclusive choice. Most triathletes I train with have...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-06, 10:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,291
Posted By Louman

Ah the smell of fresh cut grass in the summer air...

Ah the smell of fresh cut grass in the summer air as we hammer away with itching eyes and runny noses. Grass pollenates throughout the summer and is most likely the cause of outdoor allergy symptoms...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-06, 08:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,760
Posted By Louman

Take a look at the info on this link. ...

Take a look at the info on this link.
http://www.cptips.com/knee.htm
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-06, 08:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 298
Posted By Louman

Are you using Campy cables and housings? My...

Are you using Campy cables and housings? My wrench at the LBS told me tuning rear derraileurs are like handling fussy women ( no offense to any fussy women in the forum). I had the same problem...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-06, 08:10 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,194
Posted By Louman

Tolerating endurance exercise in the heat is...

Tolerating endurance exercise in the heat is directly corrolated to your VO2 max, which is why the stronger riders in the group have fewer problems with the heat. When the ambient temperature is...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-06, 07:51 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,219
Posted By Louman

But have you ever been herded off the road by a...

But have you ever been herded off the road by a dog with a herding instinct? I was on a Saturday morning ride and while hammering up a good hill, a large dog ran out and put his massive body in...
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