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Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-14, 09:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,196
Posted By mrwizard

The Music City Bikeway will take you on roads and...

The Music City Bikeway will take you on roads and paths both east and west of town pretty easily.

Music City Bikeway...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-14, 01:25 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 7,910
Posted By mrwizard

#4 I prefer the understated elements of the...

#4

I prefer the understated elements of the the last two options. I would be happy with the star instead of HTFU.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-03-07, 10:01 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,037
Posted By mrwizard

I did about 750 during the spring and early...

I did about 750 during the spring and early summer of 2005 and a negligible amount in 2006. I need to get back on my game so I am going to shoot for rough average of 50 miles per week. So here it...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-02-05, 12:04 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,882
Posted By mrwizard

56 cm Trek

56 cm Trek
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-05, 01:38 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,795
Posted By mrwizard

Sorry to hear about your loss. I couldn't...

Sorry to hear about your loss. I couldn't imagine how it would feel to lose my mother, but I know that it is probably one of the harder tests in life. I hope your cycling, friends and other family...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-05, 09:43 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,681
Posted By mrwizard

One thing that most of the posters don't realize...

One thing that most of the posters don't realize is the size of the dorm rooms at UK. They are beyond tiny. You are almost uncomfortably close to your roommate in the majority of the dorm rooms...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-05, 11:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 601
Posted By mrwizard

I have no opinion on the SuperGo bike case, but I...

I have no opinion on the SuperGo bike case, but I do personally own a Trico Ironcase. I imagine they are fairly similar in most ways, but don't take my word on it. As for my Trico case, it works...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-05, 12:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 444
Posted By mrwizard

I actually edited that probably about the same...

I actually edited that probably about the same time you posted your comment. I was rereading as one always should and it definitely was ill worded.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-05, 12:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 444
Posted By mrwizard

what happens whenever you do something stupid,...

what happens whenever you do something stupid, such as trying to ride your bike in little circles on a platform at a train station in Germany. You almost go over the edge, but instead jerk yourself...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-22-05, 07:46 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,793
Posted By mrwizard

This article is completely ludicrous and biased...

This article is completely ludicrous and biased if any article ever was. I must assume that Riis did not actually watch the stage if he thought Basso was so much better. Of course Lance was riding...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-07-05, 04:34 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,393
Posted By mrwizard

While it won't be the most interesting stage and...

While it won't be the most interesting stage and the weather will be horrible... I will be there at the end tomorrow cheering all of the racers on. The american boys in general, but I'm all for...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-05, 02:57 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 966
Posted By mrwizard

Do tell where you were able to catch a deal on...

Do tell where you were able to catch a deal on the pedals. I am actually currently thinking of purchasing the KEOs with the chromo, but would gladly switch that to the titanium if I could purchase...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-05, 03:44 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 1,894
Posted By mrwizard

University of Kentucky working on my Master's...

University of Kentucky working on my Master's Degree. I really enjoy cycling, but definitely not good enough to be on any team.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-29-05, 11:58 AM
Replies: 762
Views: 44,641
Posted By mrwizard

I am currently a full-time student working...

I am currently a full-time student working towards my Master's Degree in Computer Science. I also am a teaching assistant for the Computer Science Department at my university which turns out to pay...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-05, 04:58 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,369
Posted By mrwizard

I have hit just over 32 mph on a flat sprint with...

I have hit just over 32 mph on a flat sprint with no assitance wind or drafting. I felt pretty solid about that, but know that I can not hold that speed for very long. The funny thing is that I...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-05, 03:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,719
Posted By mrwizard

Well I will put in my two cents to hopefully help...

Well I will put in my two cents to hopefully help out in this situation. I flew to Europe(and am still here) very recently, just over two weeks ago. I don't have the most expensive bike in the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-05, 11:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 546
Posted By mrwizard

Thanks for all of the great info.

Thanks for all of the great info.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-05, 10:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 546
Posted By mrwizard

Heart Rate and Safety

I am constantly reading threads here on BF trying to always learn as much as I can about riding and everything to go along with it. I see more and more a lot of people talking about their heart...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-05, 11:08 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,836
Posted By mrwizard

Thanks and agreed about if you have to use the...

Thanks and agreed about if you have to use the pumps that often. I have not been riding very long, but have yet to have a flat of my own. I have had experience already fixing a flat because a...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-05, 10:46 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,836
Posted By mrwizard

Well don't just talk up your pump and then leave...

Well don't just talk up your pump and then leave us hanging. What type do you use if you are going to give us the small review on it. How long does it usually take you to actually pump up the tire....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-05, 02:58 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,419
Posted By mrwizard

Great pictures, keep up the good camera work and...

Great pictures, keep up the good camera work and also remember to start bringing a pump and tubes. ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-05, 09:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 791
Posted By mrwizard

Sad to hear about all of the riders who disregard...

Sad to hear about all of the riders who disregard the saftey and enjoyment of other riders on the road. I was sad that I had to miss the Horsey Hundred this year being that I have just recently got...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-05, 08:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 760
Posted By mrwizard

You can definitely try that, but I honestly don't...

You can definitely try that, but I honestly don't think it will hurt you to stop for a minute to suck one down and go. It would definitely be a story to tell if you get in an accident while trying...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-05, 08:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 635
Posted By mrwizard

I second the mad props. You are a better person...

I second the mad props. You are a better person than me being able to not only physically handle that hill in those conditions, but also mentally handle it. You were the victor over the weather...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-05, 07:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 760
Posted By mrwizard

I'm fairly new to the sport of cycling as well,...

I'm fairly new to the sport of cycling as well, but I will do what I can with the questions.

One: I have heard a range for this. Anywhere from the first 50 miles to around 400 or so miles. I am...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-05, 08:10 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 2,995
Posted By mrwizard

I am and always will be a soccer fanatic. I...

I am and always will be a soccer fanatic. I played in high school and still enjoy a good pick up game or some indoor whenever I have the time. I wish I were good enough to play in college, but I...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-05, 07:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 865
Posted By mrwizard

If only I had heard that review of Air France 3...

If only I had heard that review of Air France 3 months ago whenever I purchased my ticket. I could have purchased a ticket through Air France for about $100 more, but opted for the cheaper United...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-05, 06:28 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 6,466
Posted By mrwizard

Wow, the jersey turned out great. I really like...

Wow, the jersey turned out great. I really like the colors and design. I would hop on to ordering one of those pieces of art, but its probably better that I hold off for right now.

If you ever...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-05, 06:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 865
Posted By mrwizard

Thanks for all of the help and good information...

Thanks for all of the help and good information on traveling with the bike. I figured that with so many roadies there would be some good information making its way through and I was right :).
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-05, 05:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 650
Posted By mrwizard

No problem at all. I will be flying into...

No problem at all. I will be flying into Frankfurt, but going directly to Schweinfurt which is near Würzburg. I will probably be there for the most part for at least a couple of weeks with some...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-05, 02:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 650
Posted By mrwizard

This would actually not be a problem. I know...

This would actually not be a problem. I know several families in Germany and am actually planning on studying there for a year during the 2006/2007 school year. So having a bike over there already...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-05, 11:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 650
Posted By mrwizard

Cost of bike in Germany

I am taking a trip to Europe this summer for a few months and have planned on taking my own road bike. I am however interested in alternatives. The total cost of transporting the bike(case, airline...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-05, 11:04 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 865
Posted By mrwizard

This sounds like a great idea, but sadly not an...

This sounds like a great idea, but sadly not an option at this point :( . I have had my tickets for awhile and am a student so I try to save as much as I can on stuff like that so I can waste it on...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-05, 10:41 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 865
Posted By mrwizard

I actually thought about doing this originally,...

I actually thought about doing this originally, but with how expensive a decent road bike already is and the weakness of the dollar to the euro... I am better off figuring out a way to bring my own...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-05, 09:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 865
Posted By mrwizard

Whenever the airline damaged your bike were they...

Whenever the airline damaged your bike were they liable at all for any of the costs? It seems like I have read on some of the airline websites that the airlines skirt having to pay for damages some...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-05, 08:45 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 865
Posted By mrwizard

Traveling with your bike

I just wanted to throw a couple of questions out to all of you roadies. Hopefully there have been a handful of you at least who have traveled on a plane with your bicycle.

I am heading to...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-05, 06:25 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,152
Posted By mrwizard

Augustiner and Werner Bräu while in Germany. ...

Augustiner and Werner Bräu while in Germany. Becks is another good beer while over there, but it doesn't seem to taste as good imported. Maybe its all in my head.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-05, 06:07 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,476
Posted By mrwizard

You have a long ways to go before you could even...

You have a long ways to go before you could even think of becoming a pro judging by the threads you have started and other comments you have made. I won't say that it can't happen, but you better...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-05, 09:33 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,476
Posted By mrwizard

Having a way to "bail out" is just what you don't...

Having a way to "bail out" is just what you don't want to have. If you are really wanting to push yourself, and run into a situation that would truly test your abilities to the limit, YOU will...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-02-05, 07:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 577
Posted By mrwizard

Flight Deck Mounting Problems

Note: Posted this over in the road forum, but figured maybe some of the mechanics may have experience messing with this type of thing even though its not such a mechanic topic.

So I admit,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-05, 06:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 256
Posted By mrwizard

Flight Deck Mounting Problems

So I admit, whenever I first purchased my bike I jumped the gun and with little research purchased a Shimano Flight Deck. I purchased the wired kit because I figured I really didn't need the...
Forum: Touring
05-01-05, 10:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 347
Posted By mrwizard

Innovations threaded CO2 cartridges

I asked this question in the road bike forum, but didn't get any real responses. I thought maybe the touring group here may have a little more insight onto the subject.

Does anybody know the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-05, 08:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 545
Posted By mrwizard

I honestly am worried about riding in the rain. ...

I honestly am worried about riding in the rain. I hear about water getting everywhere that you don't want it to and having to clean the bike really well after a wet ride. Considering I only have...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-05, 11:42 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,021
Posted By mrwizard

Thanks for the link and picture posts. I always...

Thanks for the link and picture posts. I always enjoy checking out some different scenery. I have a Canon PowerShot S500 and may eventually start bringing it on rides, but it seems still a little...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-05, 11:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 341
Posted By mrwizard

I'm not sure if they allow you to bring them on...

I'm not sure if they allow you to bring them on the plane or not, but I am going to be in Europe for 3 months this summer so I don't want to have to anticipate cartridge need for 3 months even if I...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-05, 10:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 341
Posted By mrwizard

CO2 Inflation, International Availability

I actually have two separate questions, but they both are related so I figured I would put them in the same post. I have been thinking of purchasing a CO2 based inflation system such as the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-05, 09:20 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,021
Posted By mrwizard

Great photography skills. I have enough trouble...

Great photography skills. I have enough trouble taking a drink of water while I ride my bike. I couldn't imagine turning around and snapping away on a climb. Looks great and keep new photos coming.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-05, 11:21 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 2,749
Posted By mrwizard

While I may be incorrect about this, I have to...

While I may be incorrect about this, I have to disagree with this at least from what I have experienced. I have never noticed a foreigner do anything to me while riding, but the big truck rednecks,...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-05, 06:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 443
Posted By mrwizard

Just because you purchase a new bike does not...

Just because you purchase a new bike does not mean you have to totally neglect your old friend. Keep it and look into purchasing a new one as well. It sounds like while your old one is still in...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-05, 10:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,686
Posted By mrwizard

Moocher, thanks for posting that article. I had...

Moocher, thanks for posting that article. I had never read it before and it was great. It really puts it in perspective what professional cyclists are capable of.
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