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Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-12, 10:29 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 665
Posted By rlodewell

Wow, I'm really sorry about your friend. I've...

Wow, I'm really sorry about your friend. I've been gone for more than 20 years and back then Lakebottom was fairly safe.

I kind of had an idea that people in Columbus would be tough on cyclists.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-12, 10:25 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 665
Posted By rlodewell

Thanks everyone. I appreciate the comments and...

Thanks everyone. I appreciate the comments and suggestions.

I do stretch while riding and sometimes even stop and try to relax everything. That does make a difference. I've found that reaching...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-12, 02:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 665
Posted By rlodewell

Thanks for the suggestion. I do have a tendency...

Thanks for the suggestion. I do have a tendency to ride with my shoulders hunched up so that likely makes it worse. I expect it's a lot of things, really. I'm 57 and I know that things ache longer...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-12, 02:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 665
Posted By rlodewell

Sore shoulders

I have two torn rotator cuffs. Well, the doctor suspects that and all I know is they hurt. I'm not inclined to have an operation on either or both of them, so I just live with it.

However,...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-12, 01:50 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,195
Posted By rlodewell

I'm 57 and just rode 70 miles on Saturday. My...

I'm 57 and just rode 70 miles on Saturday. My legs felt great, and I could have gone further, but my shoulders were killing me. Of course, I have two torn rotator cuffs, so that's a different thing...
Forum: Southeast
03-13-12, 09:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 890
Posted By rlodewell

I was just at the Blue Ridge Parkway visitors...

I was just at the Blue Ridge Parkway visitors center on Saturday (3/10/12) and spoke to the ranger (I guess he's a ranger) about riding my bike on the parkway. He had a special hand out for cyclists...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-10, 11:33 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 14,684
Posted By rlodewell

Skunks

A friend of mine ran over a skunk. The skunk didn't much like it. She slept on the screened porch for a few days.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-22-09, 11:37 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 6,173
Posted By rlodewell

I've thought about assassin. You work once or...

I've thought about assassin. You work once or twice a year and make good money. The problem is I don't actually own a gun.

I'm an archivist. Times are tough. Good luck.
Forum: Texas
06-12-09, 07:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 925
Posted By rlodewell

Thanks everyone. Now, I'm not sure about taking...

Thanks everyone. Now, I'm not sure about taking a bike because my wife wants to do other stuff on the way back and I'm concerned about just leaving it sitting on the back of the car. So, who knows?...
Forum: Texas
06-09-09, 11:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 925
Posted By rlodewell

Austin

I am going to be attending a convention in Austin in August. (It'll be cool by then, right?) The convention hotel is the Hilton Austin at 500 E. 4th Street.

I'll be driving to Austin and I'm...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
10-13-08, 12:10 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,528
Posted By rlodewell

Bernhard Kohl tests non-negative

I guess Kohl can go back to being a chimney sweep.
Forum: Southeast
08-21-08, 11:24 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,217
Posted By rlodewell

I live outside of Athens, GA in Oglethorpe Cty,...

I live outside of Athens, GA in Oglethorpe Cty, and I've found people to be pretty careful. On the other hand, I ride past two markers for persons hit and killed by drivers.

One thing I've...
Forum: Southeast
08-03-08, 02:39 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,919
Posted By rlodewell

I'm old -- 54 -- and fat and i always manage to...

I'm old -- 54 -- and fat and i always manage to leave home around 1:00 PM. I'm also a moron, I guess.

I sometimes drink a gallon and a half on a 3-4 hour ride.

But you know, I make it. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-08, 07:34 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,173
Posted By rlodewell

To return to this once more, I ordered some...

To return to this once more, I ordered some shorts on Wednesday mid day. When I got home on Thursday they were there. They got them to me in 24 hours give or take an hour or two.

No doubt some...
Forum: Recreational & Family
03-27-08, 09:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,219
Posted By rlodewell

Thanks everyone. I appreciate your comments. I...

Thanks everyone. I appreciate your comments. I think she has decided on the Trek something or other. It might be called a Navigator. She likes it because it is cute.

The problem is the...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
03-21-08, 09:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,029
Posted By rlodewell

I've been the last three years. First year it...

I've been the last three years. First year it was nice at home -- near Athens -- so I wore shorts. On top of B Bald it was about 30 degrees, and actually snowed a bit. I nearly died. The next...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
03-21-08, 09:07 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 7,728
Posted By rlodewell

I certainly do not know the answer, like any of...

I certainly do not know the answer, like any of us do, but the evidence points to his using some method which is not sanctioned.

If nothing else the text message conversation between Vaughters and...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-08, 08:50 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,569
Posted By rlodewell

Thanks everyone, I sincerely appreciate the...

Thanks everyone, I sincerely appreciate the ideas. I wasn't sure if one could sew these things without damaging them. (I mean, obviously, they are sewn together, but I wondered if additional sewing...
Forum: Recreational & Family
03-21-08, 08:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,219
Posted By rlodewell

Comfort bike for my wife

Okay, I know nothing about comfort bikes. What I'm wondering is what matters when it comes to fit?

It seems like that if you are sitting upright and your feet touch the pedals comfortably and...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-08, 11:33 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,569
Posted By rlodewell

I have crossed the straps, too. That works fine,...

I have crossed the straps, too. That works fine, but I worried that it would stretch the straps too much.

You are right, Coyote2, that these are cheap bibs. I bought cheap Performance bibs just...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-08, 11:19 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,569
Posted By rlodewell

I'd agree with you on the wrong size bibs, except...

I'd agree with you on the wrong size bibs, except that nothing with a shoulder strap stays on my shoulders. (A bag with a strap slides right off, for example) I used to do a lot of shoulder shrugs...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-08, 11:10 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,569
Posted By rlodewell

Keeping bib straps on my shoulders

For whatever reason I can't keep the straps on my shoulders; they slide off and down my arms as far as they can go. (My shoulders have a steep slope, I suppose)

I've thought about something as...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-08, 12:16 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,654
Posted By rlodewell

Sorry if I'm missing something, but why is this...

Sorry if I'm missing something, but why is this different from football where a few kids die each year and many more tear up their knees?

I must have known 10 or more guys who tore up their...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-08, 12:43 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 7,814
Posted By rlodewell

This is likely about more than just Astana, it's...

This is likely about more than just Astana, it's also about ASO determining who rides in their races.

Astana provides them with an easy target.

Plus, when you look at the history of US Postal...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-17-08, 05:27 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,173
Posted By rlodewell

Performance Shipping -- Not so bad

I know people give Performance a hard time, but I ordered some Speedplay cleat covers at around mid-day Monday and they got here today, Thursday.

This isn't especially important, but given the...
Forum: Northeast
12-01-07, 10:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 506
Posted By rlodewell

Thanks, I appreciate the ideas.

Thanks, I appreciate the ideas.
Forum: Northeast
11-30-07, 01:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 506
Posted By rlodewell

Bucks County Pa

My wife's parents are from Ivyland, Pa, and I'm thinking of taking a road bike up there when we go for Christmas.

My wife says, "Sure there are places to ride up there." And when I ask her where...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-20-07, 05:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 423
Posted By rlodewell

Agile gears in Lombardia

Damiano Cunego said this after winning today:


"I started my sprint in a very agile gear," Cunego recalled.


What's that? Is that just a weird translation, or something I've missed?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-07, 11:30 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,513
Posted By rlodewell

Years ago a friend and I were walking through a...

Years ago a friend and I were walking through a Washington DC neighborhood when this angry sounding guy started calling us names from the top floor of a 3 or 4 story building. I was going to ignore...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-07, 08:53 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,573
Posted By rlodewell

Don't worry. You'll soon be getting Bicycling...

Don't worry. You'll soon be getting Bicycling Magazine and your life will be perfect. You'll learn all about "Twelve Tough Roads in Antartica" you'll want to ride and "Doing a Century the Easy Way"...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-07, 02:31 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,336
Posted By rlodewell

Sprinters vs non-sprinters

I'm just curious. How many mph/kph separates a sprinter from a guy who is just a fast rider?

When a guy like Ivan Basso says he can't sprint (I'm using him as an example because I read where he...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-07, 12:26 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,653
Posted By rlodewell

I duct tape my helmet to my head. Works great.

I duct tape my helmet to my head. Works great.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-09-07, 12:59 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,280
Posted By rlodewell

I have one pair, and I like them. Unfortunately,...

I have one pair, and I like them. Unfortunately, without a shirt on I look like Heystacks Calhoun the pro wrassler from the 60s. It's not a good look.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-09-07, 12:48 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 6,932
Posted By rlodewell

Dave Zabriskie! Well, yeah, I know, I know.

Dave Zabriskie!

Well, yeah, I know, I know.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-07, 10:42 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,875
Posted By rlodewell

I was an offensive guard in high school and...

I was an offensive guard in high school and college. I got slugged in the head and fell over occasionally. No doubt that contributes in part to my enjoyment of riding until I'm exhausted and my...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-07, 10:17 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,589
Posted By rlodewell

I list my hometown as Athens, GA, but actually, I...

I list my hometown as Athens, GA, but actually, I live 15 miles outside Athens in Oglethorpe County. The population of the whole county is roughly 12,000. Because it's a small county and because I...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-07, 07:10 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,784
Posted By rlodewell

I've got nothing against Mississippi or...

I've got nothing against Mississippi or Mississippi State, but I figured I'd take a shot when the opportunity presented itself. Thank God for Alabama!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-07, 07:07 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 880
Posted By rlodewell

I'm very thankful people like you are willing to...

I'm very thankful people like you are willing to do stuff like this. But, man, I'm happy I'm not doing it.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-07, 08:08 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,784
Posted By rlodewell

Wow, some primitive Mississippi ritual, it seems....

Wow, some primitive Mississippi ritual, it seems.


Go Dawgs.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-07, 02:48 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,930
Posted By rlodewell

I know nothing about the mechanics of the thing,...

I know nothing about the mechanics of the thing, nor the engineering aspects involved. But I would say why pay them whatever it's going to cost and then ignore their advice?

If you're not going...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-07, 11:54 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,405
Posted By rlodewell

His name was Thomas Kinnebrew of Helena, Arkansas.

His name was Thomas Kinnebrew of Helena, Arkansas.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-07, 09:24 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,390
Posted By rlodewell

Do they sell those fine Bontrager saddles that...

Do they sell those fine Bontrager saddles that come stock with the Treks and Lemonds?

If not I have one I'll let go cheap.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-07, 09:19 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,114
Posted By rlodewell

For a while I tried riding with regular shorts on...

For a while I tried riding with regular shorts on top of the bike shorts and a t shirt designed to wick away sweat. Then I realized the back pockets in the jersey would be nice, and got tired of the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-07, 08:56 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,961
Posted By rlodewell

Yes, but I don't think Brajkovic was actually...

Yes, but I don't think Brajkovic was actually serious.





Maybe he meant B.F. Skinner?
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-25-07, 12:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 549
Posted By rlodewell

Hmmmm . . . well, let's see. I probably don't...

Hmmmm . . . well, let's see. I probably don't drink that much on a regular basis. On Monday I was taking in so many calories because I was so tired. I didn't eat anything for the first hour & I...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-25-07, 10:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 549
Posted By rlodewell

I just feel lousy

Sometimes when I push myself I'll finish a ride feeling tired and generally crappy. I can't really explain how I feel, but it's very different from the regular tiredness I feel after riding, say 50...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-07, 08:36 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,405
Posted By rlodewell

People crash heading down nearly every year. ...

People crash heading down nearly every year. Usually, it's just a matter of losing a lot of skin, but not this time. It's very dangerous after the stage because you have literally hundreds of...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-07, 08:24 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,405
Posted By rlodewell

Tour de Georgia Tragedy

Unless you were at Brasstown Bald on Friday you're probably not aware that one of the many cyclists who rode up the mountain to watch the finish crashed on the way down after the stage.

Even...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-07, 06:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 930
Posted By rlodewell

:roflmao:

:roflmao:
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-07, 08:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 881
Posted By rlodewell

Last Sunday and this Sunday I got up early and...

Last Sunday and this Sunday I got up early and watched Flanders and Paris-Roubaix (3-4 hours of both) on Cycling.tv.

If you have a fast internet connection I highly recommend it.

Today...
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