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Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-07, 02:56 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,731
Posted By OctoberBlue

Thank you so much!

Thank you so much!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-07, 02:12 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,731
Posted By OctoberBlue

Hipcycler, I realize this is an old thread I'm...

Hipcycler, I realize this is an old thread I'm replying to, but my husband and I just received the news this morning that our dog Tinder will have to have surgery to remove her right eye because of...
Forum: Introductions
06-06-06, 02:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 380
Posted By OctoberBlue

Welcome! What part of Ohio are you from?

Welcome! What part of Ohio are you from?
Forum: Introductions
02-10-06, 02:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 264
Posted By OctoberBlue

Hmm... my road bike (Univega Modo Volare -- they...

Hmm... my road bike (Univega Modo Volare -- they don't make 'em anymore) is a 47 cm, I believe, & I'm 5'5". Have you actually gotten on a 54 cm bike like that at your LBS to try it out? I don't think...
Forum: Introductions
03-23-05, 05:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 899
Posted By OctoberBlue

Well, actually this one isn't right around...

Well, actually this one isn't right around here... we are pseudo-planning to do the Marietta River Rendezvous down in Marietta. It's a weekend tour, with about 65 miles each day. My fiance did it...
Forum: Introductions
03-23-05, 09:03 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 899
Posted By OctoberBlue

Sounds like you had a great ride! Great average....

Sounds like you had a great ride! Great average. I'm not sure where I'd be currently. :)

Thanks for the congrats! It's getting down to what I call 'crunch time' now. Lately, I've been lucky to...
Forum: Introductions
03-17-05, 10:44 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 899
Posted By OctoberBlue

Sounds good! Where do you usually go? I ride the...

Sounds good! Where do you usually go? I ride the Metroparks Parkway in the Strongsville & Berea areas, generally. On weekends, willing to travel though. Rocky River Reservation is good. Brecksville...
Forum: Introductions
03-15-05, 02:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 899
Posted By OctoberBlue

Hello, alison! Welcome to the forums. I'm a...

Hello, alison! Welcome to the forums. I'm a fellow female rider, but I'm over on the southwest side of town. Once my schedule calms down (getting married next month), I might be interested in meeting...
Forum: Introductions
01-06-05, 11:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 500
Posted By OctoberBlue

Welcome to Bikeforums, Metro1! We're practically...

Welcome to Bikeforums, Metro1! We're practically neighbors. I'm in Middleburg Heights & I ride a road bike. :)
Forum: Introductions
10-25-04, 02:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 332
Posted By OctoberBlue

Yes, theomnicient, it is I, Julie. Lemme guess......

Yes, theomnicient, it is I, Julie. Lemme guess... Keith? And, yes, I'll be marrying K.R. in the spring. Thanks for the congrats! The backpacking trip was great, by the way. I'd definitely recommend...
Forum: Introductions
10-15-04, 11:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 332
Posted By OctoberBlue

Welcome, bikejunkie! This is a really cool forum....

Welcome, bikejunkie! This is a really cool forum. :) Hmmm... local Medina bike shop? Would that shop happen to have the initials CC? If so, it's my favorite around here, and I'm in Middleburg Hts --...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-01-04, 02:49 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,273
Posted By OctoberBlue

Maybe it was a group similar to this one? Ray's...

Maybe it was a group similar to this one? Ray's Baybes (http://www.mothernature.com/Library/Bookshelf/Books/51/23.cfm)

The one referred to in the above link is an article about a 'roadie school'...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-10-04, 02:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 651
Posted By OctoberBlue

So, I'm considering a cyclocross race...

Hello, all. Generally, I'm a roadie, but have hit the trails a few times on my MTB as well (nothing super-technical). The only racing I've done up to this point is the occasional biathlon (& various...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-02-04, 12:01 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,034
Posted By OctoberBlue

I wear a Giro Venus helmet. I think it's...

I wear a Giro Venus helmet. I think it's advertised as having a 'ponytail port', but honestly, I don't use it for mine. I tend to wear my ponytail lower.

On a related note, does anyone have issues...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
08-23-04, 02:32 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,603
Posted By OctoberBlue

Agreed, MsVicki! I also like to read about a...

Agreed, MsVicki! I also like to read about a variety of issues affecting both male & female cyclists. Why should a person limit him or her self? The information may come in handy to pass on to a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-16-04, 11:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 665
Posted By OctoberBlue

They do have it, in a way. I visited the Ohio...

They do have it, in a way. I visited the Ohio State Fair a couple weekends ago, and the restroom nearest the main gate was sponsored by one of the toilet paper companies... I kid you not. Ads were...
Forum: Commuting
08-12-04, 02:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,442
Posted By OctoberBlue

The only time it bothers me is when there's a...

The only time it bothers me is when there's a sensor for the traffic light and they're not on it (and I'm first in line at the light). Normally, I'll move up as far as is safely possible and motion...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-09-04, 10:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 766
Posted By OctoberBlue

I bought some Performance Century gel shorts last...

I bought some Performance Century gel shorts last year that had covered elastic at the legs, but no 'grippers'. Some of the Performance shorts do have the grippers though. If it's not indicated on...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-04, 01:21 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,314
Posted By OctoberBlue

I just signed and am signature #4095. The only...

I just signed and am signature #4095. The only reason I got digital cable was to watch cycling events on OLN. There appears to be a lot less cycling coverage on that channel this year than there was...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-08-04, 08:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 601
Posted By OctoberBlue

Thanks. I thought I was losing it for a moment...

Thanks. I thought I was losing it for a moment there. (And it didn't help that I was messing with the VCR clock to sync it with the digital cable box.) I will tape extra from now on, just in case.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-08-04, 08:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 601
Posted By OctoberBlue

Question about Stage 4 live coverage on OLN

I set it up to tape the morning coverage for Stage 4's TTT on the VCR & watched the tape at a friend's house (who doesn't have OLN) that night. Grr. Despite setting it to tape until 11:31am EST, it...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-02-04, 08:22 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 7,416
Posted By OctoberBlue

She's a lot closer than Bobke's "Tour DAY...

She's a lot closer than Bobke's "Tour DAY France". His commentary is certainly amusing, but, PLEASE, Bob, let's get it right this year.

I must say that Gum does seem a little more polished this...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-04, 12:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 954
Posted By OctoberBlue

I live in the southwestern ‘burbs of Cleveland,...

I live in the southwestern ‘burbs of Cleveland, so the Metroparks Parkway (that road running the spine of the Metroparks) is my main cyclng route. Primarily, I ride in the areas of Berea,...
Forum: Triathlon
07-01-04, 10:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 717
Posted By OctoberBlue

Thanks for the tips, TriBob! I'll look into the...

Thanks for the tips, TriBob! I'll look into the tri-shorts thing before my next one. Might be a worthwhile
purchase.


A.Troll: It's good to be back. I was out of work for awhile (and out of my...
Forum: Triathlon
07-01-04, 09:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 717
Posted By OctoberBlue

First biathlon: a report

Finally! After a year of considering and wondering, I registered for my first biathlon… and completed it. I’m very pleased that everything went well. First of all, the weather was perfect that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-02-04, 11:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 708
Posted By OctoberBlue

I don't have experience with the Brooks saddles,...

I don't have experience with the Brooks saddles, though you'll find many fans of them on this site. I happen to really like the Terry Butterfly, but then, every butt is different. Your wife may end...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-29-03, 09:35 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 897
Posted By OctoberBlue

I'm with Rob. Go to your local running specialty...

I'm with Rob. Go to your local running specialty shop.
Those kinds of places will let you test-run shoes in the
neighborhood like an LBS allows test-rides of bikes. Plus,
they can analyze your...
Forum: Triathlon
10-06-03, 01:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 807
Posted By OctoberBlue

Ok, after much mental debate and such, I've...

Ok, after much mental debate and such, I've decided not to do it... YET. My training, especially on bike has really gone to heck. The hiking trip (Smoky Mtns. of Tennessee) was so awesome that we're...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-15-03, 11:43 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,755
Posted By OctoberBlue

One organized ride that I rode utilized brightly...

One organized ride that I rode utilized brightly colored duct tape on the road in the shape of arrows -- blue for the west to east route and yellow for east to west.

Colored chalk might be a good...
Forum: Triathlon
09-08-03, 01:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 807
Posted By OctoberBlue

Is there hope for me?

Here's the deal. Since riding my MS 150 nearly a month ago, I've only managed 2 bike rides: one on the roadie and one on the MTB, about 13 miles each.

What have I been doing instead? Well, I took...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-05-03, 09:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 923
Posted By OctoberBlue

I run trails, but I don't wear trail-specific...

I run trails, but I don't wear trail-specific shoes. I have a pair of Saucony Grid Trigon shoes. The Sauconys have a good tread on the bottom and they work well for me.

A good running forum...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-25-03, 12:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,160
Posted By OctoberBlue

I like the Terry Butterfly saddle. On my road...

I like the Terry Butterfly saddle. On my road bike, I had been riding a Selle Italia stock saddle which never was very comfortable, especially when I was riding in the 'drops'. (Numbness of any kind...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-03, 09:42 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,322
Posted By OctoberBlue

Hey, yeah! I've had the bike for over a year now...

Hey, yeah! I've had the bike for over a year now and I'm still loving it! My, how time flies when you're having fun.

And I never got around to changing my avatar yet... Hmm... guess I should look...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-03, 02:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 477
Posted By OctoberBlue

1st MS 150 and 1st century!

This past weekend, I rode the Pedal to the Point, a round trip ride from Berea to Sandusky, Ohio. It was by far the most well-supported ride I've done to date. Volunteers were great and the food was...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-19-03, 01:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,511
Posted By OctoberBlue

Well, it depends on the woman. What size does...

Well, it depends on the woman. What size does your wife normally wear? I looked at your link and consulted the size chart. If I were purchasing that jersey, I'd probably go with a size Small men's....
Forum: Triathlon
08-09-03, 02:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 799
Posted By OctoberBlue

Thanks, cindy & TriDevil for the insight. Another...

Thanks, cindy & TriDevil for the insight. Another question... for the bike/run, do you run in your bike shorts during the event? Or do you ride in running shorts since the distance is not very long?...
Forum: Introductions
08-07-03, 06:45 AM
Replies: 3
Hi!
Views: 292
Posted By OctoberBlue

Welcome to the forums, dana! I've been to Hudson...

Welcome to the forums, dana! I've been to Hudson a few times -- went to school at Kent State not too far away from there.

My boyfriend and I will be riding the Pedal to the Point, too. It's our...
Forum: Triathlon
08-05-03, 09:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 799
Posted By OctoberBlue

event transitions?

I'm considering doing either a biathlon (run/bike) or duathlon (run/bike/run) in my area in October and I've never done such a thing before... (I'm not much of a swimmer, so tri's are out.) :)

Do...
Forum: Introductions
08-05-03, 09:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 564
Posted By OctoberBlue

Hmm... I usually ride by myself, with my...

Hmm... I usually ride by myself, with my boyfriend, or with a couple of our friends. Haven't joined any bike clubs yet, but I know that there are a few around. There are several in the greater...
Forum: Introductions
08-05-03, 08:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 564
Posted By OctoberBlue

Welcome to the forums, Dave. It's nice to see...

Welcome to the forums, Dave. It's nice to see another NE Ohioan here. Great place, these forums... lots of intelligent folks. :)

I also ride a Univega, newer vintage 2001 Modo Volare (Campy...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-03, 02:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 791
Posted By OctoberBlue

I wear a pair of black/yellow Shimano road shoes...

I wear a pair of black/yellow Shimano road shoes with my speedplay road pedals. At the LBS, I tried on Specialized and Lake (I think -- it's been a year) and the Shimanos seemed to fit my size 8 US...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-03, 02:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 702
Posted By OctoberBlue

Awesome! Looking forward to seeing those pics. ...

Awesome! Looking forward to seeing those pics. :) I'm riding the Cleveland area MS 150 in exactly a month. Gun-n-gal, how long was your longest training ride before the Detroit MS 150? Did you do...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-03, 06:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 836
Posted By OctoberBlue

I have a the same problem and have found the Rudy...

I have a the same problem and have found the Rudy Project Kerosene glasses. They're adjustable at the nose-pads and ear pieces -- great sunglasses! :) They have removable lenses so that you can...
Forum: Touring
06-09-03, 11:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 372
Posted By OctoberBlue

Glad that you had a good experience. Congrats on...

Glad that you had a good experience. Congrats on finishing! I'll be riding my first MS 150 in August.

Just curious... what did you carry with you? What would you do differently next year?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-30-03, 12:29 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,095
Posted By OctoberBlue

Self inflicted??? Like banging your head against...

Self inflicted??? Like banging your head against a wall when motorists frustrate you?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-03, 09:05 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 573
Posted By OctoberBlue

Cleveland area riders... if ya don't have...

Cleveland area riders... if ya don't have anything planned for this Sunday and you're interested in doing the MS 150 this year, keep this ride/picnic in mind.

Just thought I'd bring it to the top...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-28-03, 09:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,202
Posted By OctoberBlue

I check mine first thing in the morning, before...

I check mine first thing in the morning, before getting out of bed. That is the ideal time. The key is being consistent and that's an easy way to do it. I count the beats for a full minute.

Some...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-03, 09:43 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 573
Posted By OctoberBlue

Northeast Ohio potential MS 150 riders PICNIC!

Anyone riding the MS 150 Pedal to the Point (August 16-17) from Berea, OH to Sandusky, OH? Interested in joining a team to ride with? Check ours out at www.cranksters.org (http://www.cranksters.org)....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-03, 09:29 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,653
Posted By OctoberBlue

Thanks, everyone! My question has been answered...

Thanks, everyone! My question has been answered and I learned more than I thought I might. I had no idea that rims had max pressure ratings too. :)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-03, 11:37 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,653
Posted By OctoberBlue

tire pressure question... (dumb question?)

So... after reading much of another tire pressure thread here where folks run different pressures front/back, it occurs to me...

I always inflate to 100 psi because the sidewall of my tires says...
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