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Forum: Southwest
02-13-19, 01:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,455
Posted By waitforme

Thanks for the responses. Slight schedule change...

Thanks for the responses. Slight schedule change so now plan to ride on Wednesday March 13th, I'll drive to the Safeway/Le Buzz Cafe at the bottom of the E Catalina Hwy and ride from there. Sounds...
Forum: Southwest
01-30-19, 12:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,455
Posted By waitforme

Thanks I was looking at their routes to see if...

Thanks I was looking at their routes to see if one was convenient. I might just bite the bullet and rent a car, it would probably be close to the cost of taxis to/from the airport anyway.
Forum: Southwest
01-11-19, 01:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,455
Posted By waitforme

Tucson & Mt Lemmon

I have a conference in Tucson mid March and if I can swing it, I'd like to ride Mt Lemmon on Thursday the 14th. I'll be staying on the West side at the Marriott Starr Pass Resort, which...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-25-14, 12:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,342
Posted By waitforme

Faced with this exact dilemma I did this and...

Faced with this exact dilemma I did this and bought a Wahoo Kickr for training with power, which works out about the same price as a new power meter.
Forum: Texas
08-25-14, 12:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,878
Posted By waitforme

Foot traffic is lighter in the Eastern section...

Foot traffic is lighter in the Eastern section but once you get South/West of the police depot there are more walkers, etc. my wife walks our dog there every morning and constantly complains about...
Forum: Texas
08-19-14, 04:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,878
Posted By waitforme

As other people have suggested, go West towards...

As other people have suggested, go West towards Fulshear, there are mostly country roads and if you start reasonably early the traffic is tolerable. If you want to do serious training then stay away...
Forum: Texas
09-12-13, 09:28 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 10,001
Posted By waitforme

Ride on the city surface streets is no fun, for a...

Ride on the city surface streets is no fun, for a better experience get out to Fulshear and the surrounding areas, lots of relatively quiet country roads and lots of cyclists. Many of the bike shops...
Forum: Texas
06-28-13, 08:04 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 10,001
Posted By waitforme

Like most major cities these days, Houston has...

Like most major cities these days, Houston has terrible traffic, when you say West I assume you're talking Energy Corridor. So you have many options; Memorial - central West, closer in, older homes,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-13, 02:38 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,076
Posted By waitforme

Thanks, 3:17 and 10th is awesome, didn't do the...

Thanks, 3:17 and 10th is awesome, didn't do the TT but rode most of the course after the Crit, very pretty, hopefully you saved something for the ending climb..... Yes the gravel on the outside of...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-13, 09:27 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,076
Posted By waitforme

Couldn't get into Men's B 50-59 due to website...

Couldn't get into Men's B 50-59 due to website issues and demand on the first day they open registration, so they put me in C open. Was hoping to get under 3 hrs but just missed it at 3:03. I was...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-13, 12:07 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,076
Posted By waitforme

Pretty sure there will be lot's of crying (by me)...

Pretty sure there will be lot's of crying (by me) on Coal Bank Pass and Molas Pass on Saturday :lol:
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-13, 11:32 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,076
Posted By waitforme

RR and Crit for me. Looking forward to it with...

RR and Crit for me. Looking forward to it with some trepidation, being a flatlander, long climbs and altitude will be a challenge....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-13, 08:04 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,851
Posted By waitforme

I ride a mid level 2010 Tarmac with Ksyrium...

I ride a mid level 2010 Tarmac with Ksyrium Elites. I trained hard (for me) and started road racing this year in M35+ 4/5 with reasonable novice results of not getting dropped and being around to...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-13, 11:47 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,906
Posted By waitforme

Tarmac

Tarmac
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-13, 09:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 696
Posted By waitforme

Are you shoes too wide? I had a similar pain...

Are you shoes too wide? I had a similar pain recently in one foot that started after I got a pair of Sidi Mega's that were a little too wide for me and caused my foot to roll out too much. Once I...
Forum: Texas
05-10-13, 09:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,158
Posted By waitforme

I haven't done this particular ride but have...

I haven't done this particular ride but have ridden most of these roads before, nice rolling hills and good scenery. Unfortunately I have a conflict on Saturday otherwise I would definitely be doing...
Forum: United Kingdom
04-03-13, 01:51 PM
Replies: 632
Views: 376,512
Posted By waitforme

Another originating from the UK (Bedford), been...

Another originating from the UK (Bedford), been in Houston since 1999. Any other Bedfordians around?
Forum: Road Cycling
01-13-13, 09:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 791
Posted By waitforme

I had a meniscus tear fixed and they smoothed the...

I had a meniscus tear fixed and they smoothed the underside of my patella at the same time. It was six weeks before I was back on the bike. Make sure you get a CPM machine (continuos passive...
Forum: Texas
09-25-12, 04:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,072
Posted By waitforme

How perceptive of you :rolleyes:

How perceptive of you :rolleyes:
Forum: Texas
09-24-12, 07:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,072
Posted By waitforme

Personally I wouldn't ride in/around Houston in...

Personally I wouldn't ride in/around Houston in the dark particularly on a weekday when there are commuters fighting to get to work. Trainers suck but for me it's a better option, unfortunately this...
Forum: Texas
08-08-12, 07:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,253
Posted By waitforme

I did the 100, we were lucky with the weather as...

I did the 100, we were lucky with the weather as it was overcast most of the time and the winds were reasonably light (except the run South on 362). This was my first real century (day one of the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-12, 09:18 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,164
Posted By waitforme

My boys are 10 and 12, they both currently have...

My boys are 10 and 12, they both currently have 26" wheel MTB's (13" & 15.5") but are starting to ask for road bikes. My approach is 700c wheel bikes used from either Craigslist or ebay. They grow...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-12, 08:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 920
Posted By waitforme

I bought the book recently but haven't started...

I bought the book recently but haven't started one of the programs yet because I can't decide which one so I'm still doing my homebrewed workouts 3-4 times/week. I don't race or have any specific...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-12, 09:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 590
Posted By waitforme

I did this with my first (and current) shoes, it...

I did this with my first (and current) shoes, it has worked out fine for me. Just make sure you can get the correct cleat adjustment, as the mounting holes will be a little further forward compared...
Forum: Texas
06-21-12, 10:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,661
Posted By waitforme

I haven't done it yet, the distance from Houston...

I haven't done it yet, the distance from Houston and difficulty with accomadation keep putting me off. It's one of those must do rides so guess I need to take the plunge for next year and book up...
Forum: Texas
05-04-12, 08:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,546
Posted By waitforme

I noticed on the HHH site that they have a Pace...

I noticed on the HHH site that they have a Pace Group you can sign up to for rides that want to complete the ride in under five hours. This sounds like a good idea, has anyone done this, any...
Forum: Texas
04-27-12, 09:04 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,319
Posted By waitforme

H-Bear a great set of photos that really captures...

H-Bear a great set of photos that really captures the essence of the MS 150 ride.
Forum: Texas
04-24-12, 05:58 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,319
Posted By waitforme

Despite the winds on day one, I can report that I...

Despite the winds on day one, I can report that I really enjoyed my first MS 150 and will hopefully be back next year for more. The organization from both the MS and my Team was fantastic. I was...
Forum: Texas
04-24-12, 05:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,883
Posted By waitforme

Thanks, that's a shame as I'd heard that the...

Thanks, that's a shame as I'd heard that the party afterwards is fun at the brewery. It was on my list, not anymore
Forum: Texas
04-19-12, 02:32 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,319
Posted By waitforme

15-20mph headwinds will be tough going for the...

15-20mph headwinds will be tough going for the occasional cyclist whose only real cycling comprises of the MS each year. Hopefully I will be able to join an organized paceline so we can all share...
Forum: Texas
04-16-12, 10:08 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,319
Posted By waitforme

As you say 5 day forecasts are likely to change,...

As you say 5 day forecasts are likely to change, so I'll hold off until Thursday.

Did anyone do the New Ulm training ride on Saturday, a bit windy (15+ mph) and rolling hills (1,900 ft of gain...
Forum: Texas
04-09-12, 09:35 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,319
Posted By waitforme

Thanks for the info on the day two start, so it...

Thanks for the info on the day two start, so it sounds like they let you go early if you want to or is it just a case of Texans doing what they want to....I like the idea of hanging back and waiting...
Forum: Texas
04-06-12, 07:30 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,319
Posted By waitforme

Hi Underground, I live just off South Fry Rd and...

Hi Underground, I live just off South Fry Rd and generally ride from home.

Sound advice regarding riding your own pace, my plan is to start at a slower pace and see how I feel after 50 miles. My...
Forum: Texas
04-05-12, 02:40 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,319
Posted By waitforme

Thanks Roadnoob412 but it's probably too late to...

Thanks Roadnoob412 but it's probably too late to do much hill work now. I'm in reasonable shape so I'll just deal with them as they come up (famous last words....)
Forum: Texas
04-04-12, 07:26 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,319
Posted By waitforme

The team I'm riding with will be starting from...

The team I'm riding with will be starting from around Park Ten on the Katy Freeway, so I'll be doing approx. 95 miles on the first day. I'm planning to do the Bechtel Challenge hilly route on day...
Forum: Texas
03-29-12, 07:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,546
Posted By waitforme

Thanks guys, I'll look in to these options.

Thanks guys, I'll look in to these options.
Forum: Texas
03-26-12, 11:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,546
Posted By waitforme

I've made a late decision to do this event but...

I've made a late decision to do this event but the issue is finding accomadation nearby. I know it's a longshot but does anyone know of any rooms, etc. available through cancellations, etc.
Thanks
Forum: Texas
03-26-12, 10:40 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,883
Posted By waitforme

Any indication if they will do this again, if so...

Any indication if they will do this again, if so I will join the fun.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-12, 01:51 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 7,341
Posted By waitforme

M 6'1" 183

M
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183
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-12, 07:13 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,131
Posted By waitforme

I'm in Fargo this week, it was -21 this morning...

I'm in Fargo this week, it was -21 this morning without the wind chill, can't wait to get back to Houston tomorrow.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-10, 05:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,656
Posted By waitforme

aggarcia - i see you are in Houston. Would you...

aggarcia - i see you are in Houston. Would you mind giving me the names of the doctor and fitter that you used. Thanks
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-10, 09:55 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,621
Posted By waitforme

Beautiful bike, I got very close to pulling the...

Beautiful bike, I got very close to pulling the trigger of one of these myself. It would have been my first proper road bike and I was nervous about getting the right size, couldn't decide between a...
Forum: Texas
03-01-10, 09:29 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,522
Posted By waitforme

Congrats and enjoy being a parent!

Congrats and enjoy being a parent!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-10, 09:45 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,940
Posted By waitforme

I have 6700 and have exactly the same problem,...

I have 6700 and have exactly the same problem, it's intermittent so some times it's happening frequently on a ride then not at all. I thought it was poor adjustment but my LBS said everything was...
Forum: Texas
02-18-10, 09:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,810
Posted By waitforme

I ended up going to Bike Barn in Katy and got...

I ended up going to Bike Barn in Katy and got fitted by Eddie. He did listened to my problems, was very patient and generally provided excellent service. Highly recommended.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-16-10, 04:23 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 11,868
Posted By waitforme

6'1" 182lbs 47 y/o

6'1" 182lbs 47 y/o
Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-10, 09:52 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 14,293
Posted By waitforme

I just bought a Tarmac Expert, I've only put...

I just bought a Tarmac Expert, I've only put around 300 miles on it, with the longest ride of around 45 miles. I'm really pleased with it except the saddle, it's basically killing me. My sit bones...
Forum: Texas
01-31-10, 09:39 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,522
Posted By waitforme

I didn't ride the CP series but was out on the...

I didn't ride the CP series but was out on the West side of town, as you say it was brutal. The combination of the wind and cold knocked nearly 2 mph off my normal average speed. Long hot bath was...
Forum: Texas
01-27-10, 06:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,810
Posted By waitforme

Thanks guys I appreciate the recommendations,...

Thanks guys I appreciate the recommendations, please keep them coming.
Forum: Texas
01-26-10, 05:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,810
Posted By waitforme

Thanks H-Bear, I'll drop by and speak with him

Thanks H-Bear, I'll drop by and speak with him
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