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Forum: Touring
11-20-05, 11:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 826
Posted By HelenHeart

As far as touring without any experience goes,...

As far as touring without any experience goes, your girlfriend could very easily do as well as I did, I LOVED it, and the longest ride before my trip to MS was 20 miles, once!!!
As far as touring...
Forum: Touring
11-07-05, 01:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 939
Posted By HelenHeart

Yes, to both questions. However, I noticed they...

Yes, to both questions. However, I noticed they have changed the tires for the 2006 model, AND it doesn't have a Brooks Saddle. The company is going downhill!!!!!
Forum: Touring
11-07-05, 11:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 939
Posted By HelenHeart

O man!!!!! I'm gonna have to go look!!! Gimme a...

O man!!!!! I'm gonna have to go look!!! Gimme a minute (told you I was inexperienced)
Forum: Touring
11-07-05, 08:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 939
Posted By HelenHeart

My Cannondale T2000 tires!!!!!

I am an extremely inexperienced cyclist and bought the T2000 after much homework.

I cycled 1400 miles on it, in 22 days, and then cycled 2/3 hours a day, for 3 weeks around Katrina devastated...
Forum: Touring
11-02-05, 08:35 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 6,149
Posted By HelenHeart

Last time I mooed at cows they all ran away, I...

Last time I mooed at cows they all ran away, I musta laughed for 10 miles. My favorite was when I sang Lonely Goatherder, to a bunch of goats...they all looked up at me at the exact same moment, I...
Forum: Touring
10-07-05, 06:37 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,872
Posted By HelenHeart

Well.....how long do you have**********?? First...

Well.....how long do you have**********??
First of all...I don't know how I would have done without this forum (sounds like I'm giving a speech at The Oscars!!). The wealth of knowledge is so vast, and...
Forum: Touring
10-06-05, 05:44 AM
Replies: 4,817
Views: 2,611,224
Posted By HelenHeart

Loaded like this , you mean???? ...

Loaded like this , you mean????
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b119/Helenheart/loadedrig.jpg
Forum: Touring
10-05-05, 05:10 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,872
Posted By HelenHeart

Hi Steve It's wild to think that someone on the...

Hi Steve
It's wild to think that someone on the forum actually 'knows' me, or about me!!!!
Yep, LOVE LOVE my Burley, and my T2000. I'm giving both away when I get to Baton Rogue, as part of my...
Forum: Touring
10-04-05, 01:46 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,872
Posted By HelenHeart

I went with what I instinctually wanted, after...

I went with what I instinctually wanted, after much research, and Merriweathers amazing log. I am now on Day 16 of my 28 Day tour, with the Burley Nomad. I go as fast as 35 mph with no problem, it...
Forum: Touring
10-03-05, 09:55 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,872
Posted By HelenHeart

[QUOTE=cyclintom]Look, a BOB trailer is the...

[QUOTE=cyclintom]Look, a BOB trailer is the greatest invention in recent bicycle history. Ignore all the stuff about them and remember this - you can ride a very nice road bike and pull a trailer...
Forum: Touring
10-01-05, 09:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 467
Posted By HelenHeart

thanks to the two of you. i look foward to...

thanks to the two of you. i look foward to getting the log going.
Forum: Touring
09-30-05, 06:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 467
Posted By HelenHeart

keeping a travelogue

Certain people are asking for a travelogue of my tour, but I've noticed that the travelogue section of Touring Sub Forum is kinda defunct. How do I find grazy guy on bike,? Nothing came up on Google....
Forum: Touring
09-30-05, 06:32 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,872
Posted By HelenHeart

I did soooooooo much research on this subject. At...

I did soooooooo much research on this subject. At the onset, my instincts told me I wanted a 2 wheel trailer..Burley Nomad, for my 1500 mile tour, but I was prepared to listen to the loudest voice on...
Forum: Touring
09-28-05, 09:31 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,750
Posted By HelenHeart

That how many miles a day I will cycle has more...

That how many miles a day I will cycle has more to do with where the wind is coming from, than how many hills there are.

That the tires on my bike are fabulous, but the tires on my Burley Nomad...
09-25-05, 09:23 PM
Replies: 1,289
Views: 132,696
Posted By HelenHeart

testing ...

testing
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b119/Helenheart/omygod.jpg
Forum: Touring
09-24-05, 11:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 542
Posted By HelenHeart

Thank you. I will take my visor off. I try to...

Thank you. I will take my visor off. I try to look straight down as I am riding, but only acheive that 25% of the time. I am not 'riding in the drops' so I can cancel that out. I am hoping for a...
09-24-05, 10:30 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,782
Posted By HelenHeart

Good for you for making an effort to get fit. ...

Good for you for making an effort to get fit.
You have all the advice you need from the others, so I know you will make it work, with the advantage of cycling not being such a stress on your body as...
Forum: Touring
09-24-05, 10:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 542
Posted By HelenHeart

Ooooooooooooh, that was you??? Yes, I was...

Ooooooooooooh, that was you??? Yes, I was puzzled, but was so busy at the time, that I didn't respond!!! I was thinking I had done a good route as I drew a pencil line from Aspen to Baton Rogue and...
Forum: Touring
09-24-05, 08:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 542
Posted By HelenHeart

Hello, I'm here!!!!! That is... Garden City,...

Hello, I'm here!!!!!
That is... Garden City, Kansas. Heading doen to Liberal in the morning, then into your fair state on Monday. The headwinds in Kansas are keeping me at 8miles an hour, on roads...
Forum: Touring
09-20-05, 01:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,064
Posted By HelenHeart

I got the idea in April,even though I hadn't been...

I got the idea in April,even though I hadn't been on a bike much. I bought a CannondaleT2000 (love it) in August and am in a hotel room, on DAY 3 of my first tour ever!!!It is heaven, me, my bike and...
Forum: Touring
09-15-05, 06:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 468
Posted By HelenHeart

Charity Ride to Baton Rogue

I'm trying to find people to ride with as I go thru CO, KS, OK, AK and LA. Anybody want to ride a while? Couple of hours, a day, anything.
I can let you know the route thru your state if you PM me....
Forum: Touring
09-12-05, 10:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 468
Posted By HelenHeart

HelenHeart cycles to Louisana

Hi.
I've had a change of heart/plan, and am now leaving for Louisana on Saturday.

http://aspentimes.com/article/20050912/NEWS/109120010

If anyone would like to say hello along my route, or...
08-25-05, 03:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 707
Posted By HelenHeart

Will you hush!!!!!! I'm trying to promote peace...

Will you hush!!!!!! I'm trying to promote peace and love, and you ain't helping!!! Well.....you are an
aussie! :p
08-25-05, 03:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 707
Posted By HelenHeart

There's no 'I' in 'team', big boy. This is a...

There's no 'I' in 'team', big boy. This is a friendly forum, OK?
08-25-05, 03:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 329
Posted By HelenHeart

Crosswinds and braking

As a novice rider, I came along a strong cross wind today, as I was freewheeling down a steep road. My inclination was to brake, and slow way down. Is there any reason for me to do this, from a...
08-25-05, 10:04 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,596
Posted By HelenHeart

Reread your second article at the IMPORTANT TO...

Reread your second article at the IMPORTANT TO NOTE section near the end. Do we know if the housewife exercised? If she had, I think they might have mentioned it? If not, well......
08-25-05, 09:51 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,596
Posted By HelenHeart

The original posted article did not mention blood...

The original posted article did not mention blood work. I read it just perfectly. This is a different article!!!
08-25-05, 09:35 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,596
Posted By HelenHeart

Plus, Spurlock had frequent blood work done. Do...

Plus, Spurlock had frequent blood work done. Do you think her blood work would come back smelling of roses. I don't think soooooooooo
08-25-05, 09:32 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,596
Posted By HelenHeart

Take a 1/4lb of organic-fed ground beef, make it...

Take a 1/4lb of organic-fed ground beef, make it into a pattie, cook and eat.
Then buy a McD burger and eat.
Any further questions?
08-25-05, 09:29 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,596
Posted By HelenHeart

Minus the toxins, that is.

Minus the toxins, that is.
Forum: Touring
08-23-05, 03:21 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,643
Posted By HelenHeart

Was this meant as a joke or a put down? It is...

Was this meant as a joke or a put down? It is difficult to gauge things like this on email.
Forum: Touring
08-23-05, 11:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 530
Posted By HelenHeart

Digital camera/laptop/touring

I'm off on a month tour and want to host a Travelogue. I have access to a digital camera, but no laptop. I don't really want to buy one as I don't need one, other than for the tour and renting is the...
Forum: Touring
08-20-05, 01:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 994
Posted By HelenHeart

Thank you! I have yet to figure out how to do the...

Thank you! I have yet to figure out how to do the Hosted Travelogue Thing. I'm borrowing a laptop and buying a digital camera, but I will be struggling to figure it all out. Not my forte, you might...
Forum: Touring
08-20-05, 08:41 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 994
Posted By HelenHeart

Or maybe I'll just borrow a kid,as well as a...

Or maybe I'll just borrow a kid,as well as a motor!!!!!!
Forum: Touring
08-20-05, 08:40 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 994
Posted By HelenHeart

Can I borrow your motor for my tour to...

Can I borrow your motor for my tour to California......things are looking better and better!!!!!
Forum: Touring
08-17-05, 03:28 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 9,285
Posted By HelenHeart

This is obviously spoken by a gentleman who has...

This is obviously spoken by a gentleman who has not tasted my food.
Forum: Touring
08-16-05, 05:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 633
Posted By HelenHeart

Check you PM, thanks

Check you PM, thanks
Forum: Touring
08-13-05, 10:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 633
Posted By HelenHeart

Yes, I am trying to figure out my daily...

Yes, I am trying to figure out my daily distances. I have taken into account all the variables that you have mentioned, but I now want to try and pin down actual cycling hours. Difficult to do, I...
Forum: Touring
08-13-05, 01:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 633
Posted By HelenHeart

'Average speed for my tour' question.....

I am riding a Cannondale T2000, pulling a Burley Nomad trailer, from CO to CA. DO you think 10 miles an hour, on average, is too optimistic? I'm of average fitness.
Thanks for you opinion.
HH
08-10-05, 07:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,275
Posted By HelenHeart

Hey funny guy I went to buy a Clif Bar today,(...

Hey funny guy
I went to buy a Clif Bar today,( but opted for the chocolate donut instead, true story) but it only had
2.5g fat. Don't know which one it was, I would have paid more attention if I'd...
Forum: Touring
08-08-05, 03:26 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 9,285
Posted By HelenHeart

That's just something I've thought of. I haven't...

That's just something I've thought of. I haven't even tried it yet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I could be a diehard convert this time tomorrow. (Been swamped at work, haven't been fitted for me bike yet)
Forum: Touring
08-08-05, 03:24 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 9,285
Posted By HelenHeart

Nothing like staying on the subject, eh boys?? ...

Nothing like staying on the subject, eh boys??
At least you are all still staying somewhat entertaining.
For the record, I'm going for the Brooks. Remember the original post**********??
Forum: Touring
08-07-05, 05:35 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 9,285
Posted By HelenHeart

Nothing else. That's a little harsh isn't it? You...

Nothing else. That's a little harsh isn't it? You haven't even met my mum.
Forum: Touring
08-04-05, 08:32 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 9,285
Posted By HelenHeart

That was one heck of an amazing, thoughtful,...

That was one heck of an amazing, thoughtful, informative response. Thank you. That does it, I'm gonna keep it (but still scared). I am cycling 1500 miles in October. Hope my Queen's Saddle is ready...
Forum: Touring
08-04-05, 05:46 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 9,285
Posted By HelenHeart

O Bikepacker.....thank you!!!!

O Bikepacker.....thank you!!!!
Forum: Touring
08-04-05, 05:32 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 9,285
Posted By HelenHeart

Why is this??? Don't forget I don't know much!! ...

Why is this??? Don't forget I don't know much!!
I do know I'm getting more and more unsure of myself the longer this thread goes on............
Forum: Touring
08-04-05, 12:52 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 9,285
Posted By HelenHeart

Thanks for the advice.....yes I am seriously...

Thanks for the advice.....yes I am seriously rethinking this, after all these posts, arghhhhhhhhhhh!
PS. Did you ever get my PM about Hill Climbing?
Forum: Touring
08-04-05, 12:32 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 9,285
Posted By HelenHeart

Whatever....you are trying to get the better of...

Whatever....you are trying to get the better of me. And here I am, a poor foreigner, is a strange country, just trying to find her (comfortable) way in a plethora of saddles, MOST that don't look or...
Forum: Touring
08-04-05, 12:29 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 9,285
Posted By HelenHeart

Yep...looks exactly wot is on me Cannondale

Yep...looks exactly wot is on me Cannondale
Forum: Touring
08-04-05, 12:27 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 9,285
Posted By HelenHeart

You gave one...

You gave one what******************************????
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