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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-12-06, 01:05 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,199
Posted By grgs

While we're on the topic of spelling, can I stop...

While we're on the topic of spelling, can I stop throwing the discus around like the original poster suggested?
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-13-05, 08:21 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,636
Posted By grgs

I also have a very positive opinion about walking...

I also have a very positive opinion about walking for fitness. The biggest thing that I haven't yet seen mentioned is this. If I walk a lot, I feel less bummed out when I miss a workout. This helps...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-10-05, 08:59 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,339
Posted By grgs

A lot of people have said similar things to what...

A lot of people have said similar things to what I'll say.


In that situation, what I would try to do is simply invite the folks to do active things. Wanna go walking, play basketball, riding...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-23-05, 09:23 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,853
Posted By grgs

Well, yesterday after a short bike event I had 2...

Well, yesterday after a short bike event I had 2 burgers, 2 veggie burgers, a chicken sandwich, 5 beers, 2 cookies, a banana and a sprite!!! But then again, I don't lament or wonder why I don't drop...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-05, 08:49 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 6,024
Posted By grgs

Actually, this statement is only half-correct....

Actually, this statement is only half-correct. Ground shipments do not use dimensional weight in the same manner that air shipments do, but size does matter. Packages that exceed 84 inches length and...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-05, 08:43 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 6,024
Posted By grgs

Online calculators often give wrong information...

Online calculators often give wrong information because people often input approximate dimensions.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-05, 08:40 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 6,024
Posted By grgs

A UPS Store charges approximately 7% more than an...

A UPS Store charges approximately 7% more than an individual's shipping account. Of course, some businesses will have their own account set up with drastically better discounts, but the average joe...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-05, 10:52 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,427
Posted By grgs

Mahoo, I don't know how to respond to your post....

Mahoo, I don't know how to respond to your post. Are you a man or a woman?
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-24-05, 07:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,050
Posted By grgs

Thanks. It just seemed to me that differences in...

Thanks. It just seemed to me that differences in people's bodies would cause different amounts of food to be turned into waste. Since a couple people have stated with certainty that this really isn't...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-23-05, 01:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,050
Posted By grgs

Calories In - Questions

A few questions I've got, hoping the really informed amongst you can get me some info. Before I start, I'll state that I am not a calorie counter. I bike about 200 miles per week, run around 30 and...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-05, 07:05 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,334
Posted By grgs

Yeah, I need to find another one this year. Thing...

Yeah, I need to find another one this year. Thing is, this proved to me that my body can absolutely handle it, but my head wasn't really prepared to do what it takes to overcome a problem.

I was...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-05, 08:00 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,334
Posted By grgs

Well, I did get the road bike fixed (only a...

Well, I did get the road bike fixed (only a broken spoke) so I rode it for the century. Until another spoke broke on mile 88!!!! I pushed along until 95 but I was just getting so annoyed and worried...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-05, 07:43 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,334
Posted By grgs

100 miler, on a hybrid?

Dang. Tomorrow is to be my first century ride. But today, on the way to work I heard a loud POP!!! and suddenly my rear wheel sticks horribly. Bike store doesn't open for another 20 minutes, so I...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-18-05, 01:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 745
Posted By grgs

For what it's worth, I've had a pain in my right...

For what it's worth, I've had a pain in my right shoulder ever since I got my new Road Bike. A bike store mechanic told me the issue was likely from locking my elbows while riding. He said that...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-16-05, 10:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 868
Posted By grgs

DRLski, don't use me as a model!!! I'm starting...

DRLski, don't use me as a model!!! I'm starting to lose some gut, but I don't believe it'll completely go away. And besides, if I were to eat right, I'd probably be down around 170 lbs already (but...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-16-05, 09:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 868
Posted By grgs

I know I'll always have some of the gut too. When...

I know I'll always have some of the gut too. When I was 21 and 160 lbs of moderately fast distance runner (18:43 5k) I still had a gut. Now I'm 31, 190 lbs of less-moderately fast distance runner...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-05, 08:51 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,599
Posted By grgs

Why don't we hear too many diatribes about...

Why don't we hear too many diatribes about funeral processions?
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-16-05, 07:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 868
Posted By grgs

My Legs Finally Found My Gut!!!

The energy hogs that are my legs finally seem to have discovered the vast source of energy that is my gut. Two years ago the demand for energy in my legs began to skyrocket. Luckily for them, they...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-05, 07:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 257
Posted By grgs

Here Comes My First 100 Miler

http://pedal-with-pete.org/


Never did more than 73 in a day before, but I'm pretty confident that I can handle 100. No promises how fast I'll go at the end of it!!!! I'd like to think I could do...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-15-05, 07:24 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 988
Posted By grgs

Not sure if this applies to you, but I always...

Not sure if this applies to you, but I always weigh very high at the doctor's office. They weigh me with whatever I'm wearing (I weigh myself at home just in underwear) and they always seem to come...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-12-05, 01:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,448
Posted By grgs

I certainly agree with the above. Two years...

I certainly agree with the above.

Two years ago I was about 230 lbs. Got into riding more (about 10-12 miles a day average) and seemed to lose some weight. Got back into running, continued biking,...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-06-05, 12:46 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,539
Posted By grgs

I've been thinking 'bout all this a lot lately as...

I've been thinking 'bout all this a lot lately as I've dropped about 40 lbs in two years. As stated above, blanket statements always have holes in them, including the one I just made!!! But I do...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-05, 11:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 307
Posted By grgs

How do I know which Pedals will worK?

I've got a new Specialized Allez Sport. Looking to try out clipless pedals, would like to start with something cheap and ebay-ed. Will all pedals fit, or is there a specification I need to know...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-05-05, 08:22 AM
Replies: 187
Views: 19,745
Posted By grgs

Not that I can be excused for this behavior, but...

Not that I can be excused for this behavior, but this policy hurt me in the past.

2002 (before I was a cyclist) I went to a concert in my neighborhood. Knowing I'd be drinking a lot, I walked. On...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-05, 07:35 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,064
Posted By grgs

When I got my new Specialized I knew I'd name it...

When I got my new Specialized I knew I'd name it when a good name came to me. And so: Miles
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-05, 10:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 424
Posted By grgs

Exactly the kind of responses and suggestions I...

Exactly the kind of responses and suggestions I was hoping for. Thank you!!!!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-05, 09:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 424
Posted By grgs

Climbing Question

I've got a question about out of saddle climbing. Usually I stay seated and shift way down, but I've started going out of my way to find steeper hills to tackle on my way home, and I'm trying...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-05, 09:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 549
Posted By grgs

Think positive, you'll bail IF you have to!!!

Think positive, you'll bail IF you have to!!!
Forum: Commuting
08-03-05, 07:41 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,728
Posted By grgs

Don't trust BMI. All it is is a fancy name for a...

Don't trust BMI. All it is is a fancy name for a Height-Weight chart.
Forum: Commuting
08-03-05, 07:33 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,899
Posted By grgs

I love Priest but boy does that song suck!!!!

I love Priest but boy does that song suck!!!!
Forum: Commuting
08-03-05, 07:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 323
Posted By grgs

Getting Better

Commuted for I believe the 11th time today. This is my 2nd time this week, and I've never had a week with 3 commutes so I should be able to reach that in the next two days.

Soon riding to work...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-28-05, 09:38 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,516
Posted By grgs

That's about what I do. I generally stop or slow...

That's about what I do. I generally stop or slow down at every light, but if there's no traffic at all I'll likely head on, especially if it's a light that I know takes a while. My biggest problem is...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-27-05, 01:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,823
Posted By grgs

The thing that sucks about BMI is that it's...

The thing that sucks about BMI is that it's usually presented as being something new and scientific, but it's nothing more than those old height-weight charts. Stupid.
Forum: Triathlon
07-26-05, 09:19 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 681
Posted By grgs

Boilerman Triathlon

So after last weekend's race (Columbus International Triathlon) I thought I was done with Tri's until next year. One of the main reasons, though, was the extremely high cost of triathlons. Then I see...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-22-05, 09:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 765
Posted By grgs

Gear Shift Question

All right, I think this may be an incredibly simple fact that I just didn't understand. So laugh at me if you wish.

I've had a Specialized Allez Sport for about three weeks. Rides great and I love...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-05, 10:36 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 3,803
Posted By grgs

Driver: Get off the road!!! Me: (if I'd ever...

Driver: Get off the road!!!

Me: (if I'd ever remember quickly enough) Get off the planet!!!
Forum: Triathlon
07-21-05, 08:34 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 697
Posted By grgs

Columbus International Triathlon July 24th

Anyone else in that one? There's a sprint and an Olympic distance. I'm doing the Olympic, that'll be my first Olympic distance tri.
Forum: Commuting
07-20-05, 10:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 665
Posted By grgs

Oh yeah, the bike computer absolutely motivates...

Oh yeah, the bike computer absolutely motivates me. Commuting has been a nice natural side-effect to my original purposes for biking, exercise and triathlons. It's definitely a personality type, at...
Forum: Commuting
07-20-05, 08:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 665
Posted By grgs

Dreaming Of A Car-free Life

Today was my 4th commuting day, and 2nd in a row. That's 4 days in 3 weeks, not so great but of course an improvement. Also got here faster (54:43 ride time, 1:01:28 counting lights) than ever.
...
Forum: Commuting
07-19-05, 01:18 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 24,497
Posted By grgs

I've used this a lot, though I generally try to...

I've used this a lot, though I generally try to use it only for fun. Seems to me any chart (or fitness machine readout) that claims to know calories burned is extremely suspect.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-19-05, 11:34 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 4,983
Posted By grgs

Awesome. Might even get me to wear a jersey...

Awesome. Might even get me to wear a jersey instead of a T-shirt!!
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-05, 09:30 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,069
Posted By grgs

A little off topic. One time I showed up at the...

A little off topic. One time I showed up at the theatre I work with for rehearsal. But that night rehearsal was at our 2nd location. I wasn't the only one who made the mistake. Riding to the other...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-05, 09:19 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,069
Posted By grgs

Also in Ohio, and I've gotten all sorts of...

Also in Ohio, and I've gotten all sorts of interesting statements recently.

"That is some steed!!! Dude that's a steed!"

"Ohhh, that bike look familiar" (then when I laughed and kept going)...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-05, 08:56 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,022
Posted By grgs

If you had been a car you'd look really funny on...

If you had been a car you'd look really funny on your bike!!!
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-05, 10:18 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,022
Posted By grgs

Huh, some people don't catch the jokes. That'll...

Huh, some people don't catch the jokes. That'll teach you to post one when you can't make the smiley wink work!!!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-14-05, 12:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 607
Posted By grgs

Thanks. This is the kind of response I'm hoping...

Thanks. This is the kind of response I'm hoping for.

-MadLab Theatre (www.madlab.net) is a little west of downtown in a moderately sketchy area. There are plenty of places to lock up but they...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-14-05, 10:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 607
Posted By grgs

As a Cyclist, Would This Interest You?

Strange hypothetical question, I know.

Bike night at the theatre?

A little context. I am a member of an alternative theatre company that creates only its own new plays. We are looking at...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-05, 08:57 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 6,700
Posted By grgs

5'11", 192 lbs. Down from a high of 230 lbs in...

5'11", 192 lbs. Down from a high of 230 lbs in August '03
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-05, 07:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 869
Posted By grgs

Hmm, don't actually know what "flipping the stem"...

Hmm, don't actually know what "flipping the stem" means, but glad I did it!!!!

My buddy (he's canadian so he's weird) took the pics and the 2nd one was his creation.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-05, 07:37 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 869
Posted By grgs

Don't know if this will work (posting pictures...

Don't know if this will work (posting pictures that is)

Anyway, as you can see, my Schwinn had begun riding me so it was time for something new.
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