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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-19-15, 03:51 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,762
Posted By TerraCottaGamer

GOOD NEWS!!! I have finally been given a...

GOOD NEWS!!!

I have finally been given a clean bill of health from the doctor and been given the go ahead to get back the bike.

So I will likely get going tomorrow.

At this point I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-08-15, 12:21 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,500
Posted By TerraCottaGamer

Also.....RE sugar as the enemy - totally agree -...

Also.....RE sugar as the enemy - totally agree - good chocolate in moderation can be lovely.

But as bad as sugar is......high fructose corn syrup makes it positively benign. HFCS will destroy you...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-08-15, 12:16 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,500
Posted By TerraCottaGamer

Yeah mate - that feeling is normal and I...

Yeah mate - that feeling is normal and I took/take it as an indicator that I am addicted to cycling. So I guess it is better to say that it is normal for those of us that truly love the sport.
...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-08-15, 12:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,700
Posted By TerraCottaGamer

+1 for MFP. Tracking food is of utmost...

+1 for MFP. Tracking food is of utmost importance and being strict and honest about it is tantamount to success.

I use Strava to track rides.

I am down from 170kg to just a tick over 140...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-06-15, 06:51 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,762
Posted By TerraCottaGamer

Just wanted to update everyone on my health. I...

Just wanted to update everyone on my health. I am recovering from the mumps and had another doctor visit today. I received some great news and some not so great news.

The great news.....due to...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-30-15, 11:08 PM
Replies: 263
Views: 26,902
Posted By TerraCottaGamer

Is that the Ohio version of stonehenge?

Is that the Ohio version of stonehenge?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-24-15, 03:48 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,762
Posted By TerraCottaGamer

Been hit with another whammy. I now have the...

Been hit with another whammy. I now have the mumps. Doc says it could be as long as two weeks to full recovery.

I am absolutely dying here!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-21-15, 12:59 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,638
Posted By TerraCottaGamer

Praying that God heals you quickly and that you...

Praying that God heals you quickly and that you will find His purpose in this for your life.

My pastor always says, "What you are going through today is for someone else tomorrow." Learn and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-21-15, 12:53 AM
Replies: 3,556
Views: 2,496,803
Posted By TerraCottaGamer

Welcome - let us know when you get a bike. I...

Welcome - let us know when you get a bike. I started out at 5'10" 375 and bought a Trek Marlin 7. Retail is around $700 or so I think. It is an MTB style. It held up with no problems whatsoever...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-21-15, 12:46 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,762
Posted By TerraCottaGamer

Sorry for being out for a while. I took a couple...

Sorry for being out for a while. I took a couple days off around Easter. Then, a couple days later, I woke up and had muscle soreness over my entire body. It soon degenerated into me not being able...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-07-15, 08:44 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,762
Posted By TerraCottaGamer

No I have not mentioned it before. I live in a...

No I have not mentioned it before. I live in a very big city with well organized, efficient and cheap public transportation. So when not on the bike I take the subway, busses and cabs....in that...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-07-15, 08:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,429
Posted By TerraCottaGamer

Update: I have a trouble ticket submitted....no...

Update: I have a trouble ticket submitted....no response yet.

Not sure what the issue is but it is really strange. Not that big of a deal really but super annoying. I am saving up for a flash...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-03-15, 02:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,429
Posted By TerraCottaGamer

What is the deal with Strava lately?

Strava has been misrecording my rides lately. Data is wrong and even the dates of hte rides are wrong. It all is accurate on my device but once uploaded to the website it gets changed.

Anyone...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-03-15, 02:21 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,181
Posted By TerraCottaGamer

All of this reminds me of an interview I saw many...

All of this reminds me of an interview I saw many years ago on the David Letterman show. John Kruk was the interviewee. For those that don't know, Kruk is a baseball guy. A player for the Padres,...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-03-15, 01:59 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,762
Posted By TerraCottaGamer

Had a couple of meeting this morning so I rode to...

Had a couple of meeting this morning so I rode to them. Total was 23.1km. The first leg of the 3 part ride was tough. Just couldn't get comfy on the bike for some reason.

April Goal= 250km...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-01-15, 08:17 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,642
Posted By TerraCottaGamer

Water, Water and more Water. I get that the...

Water, Water and more Water. I get that the sports drinks have "helpful" stuff in them but ultimately there is a lot of crap in them too.

Another thing I will do is drink a glass of milk after...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-01-15, 08:14 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 32,756
Posted By TerraCottaGamer

Trek Marlin 7

Trek Marlin 7
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-01-15, 08:12 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,681
Posted By TerraCottaGamer

The ability to control your own food during the...

The ability to control your own food during the week when at work is nice. Although for me, being alone, the fast food joints would be a temptation.

Just a note on what works for me food wise...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-31-15, 11:19 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,762
Posted By TerraCottaGamer

So.....ready to go in April. I am still not 100%...

So.....ready to go in April. I am still not 100% recovered from the illness but I am close. I had to pick up some documents today so I rode my bike to do so. The intention was a nice easy ride to...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-31-15, 11:12 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,762
Posted By TerraCottaGamer

OK - need to put the finishing numbers on march...

OK - need to put the finishing numbers on march here....I had two rides I never posted. One from 3/20 at 6.2 and one from 3/30 at 5.3. The 10 days off was due to illness which kills my total...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-31-15, 11:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 991
Posted By TerraCottaGamer

Totally. I am pondering a plan now that...

Totally. I am pondering a plan now that basically has me riding on Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri. Sat. every week. Sat being the big ride with increments of the big ride during the week. The formula being...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-31-15, 11:00 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,681
Posted By TerraCottaGamer

Just my two cents here.... Vaping is a great...

Just my two cents here....

Vaping is a great alternative to cigs. But....you must invest in a good vape to make it worth its while. Temp and volt controls and all that stuff give you the ability...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-29-15, 10:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 991
Posted By TerraCottaGamer

They say that for most endurance type things such...

They say that for most endurance type things such as a century or marathon that if you can "comfortably" do half the distance than you have it in you to do the whole thing. I will find out I guess...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-29-15, 03:46 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 991
Posted By TerraCottaGamer

Welcome....hope you enjoy the forums. Lots of...

Welcome....hope you enjoy the forums. Lots of nice guys on here.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-28-15, 10:04 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,681
Posted By TerraCottaGamer

Good deal mate....I will start following your...

Good deal mate....I will start following your thread.

Dont worry about the metric thing. I don't remember which number right now but there is a velominati rule that states all measurements...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-28-15, 09:56 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,762
Posted By TerraCottaGamer

Sorry it took so long to reply. I have been...

Sorry it took so long to reply. I have been quite ill lately with a severe cold and flu. No riding in the last 10 days at all because of it. I am hoping to get some time in tomorrow.

To this...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-19-15, 07:31 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,762
Posted By TerraCottaGamer

28.2 today. I did a loop of downtown on 1st ring...

28.2 today. I did a loop of downtown on 1st ring road. Good ride. Got a little too much sun. All in all a good long ride for me.

March Goal= 250km
MTD = 96.8km
To Goal = 153.2

Year Goal =...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-15-15, 11:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,034
Posted By TerraCottaGamer

+1 to the Trek Marlin 7

+1 to the Trek Marlin 7
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-15-15, 10:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,496
Posted By TerraCottaGamer

Welcome, Hope you find inspiration and...

Welcome,

Hope you find inspiration and motivation here to keep you going.
Regarding the bike choice....I am basically the same height and weight as you right now. Started out at 375. I bought...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-15-15, 10:17 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,762
Posted By TerraCottaGamer

Man what a great ride today. 20.4km and strava...

Man what a great ride today. 20.4km and strava clocked me in at 20kph. This was a longer ride for me and the first time I averaged 20kph. Also I rode through a 3.5km segment at about 15km into the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-13-15, 05:02 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,762
Posted By TerraCottaGamer

Ride felt really strong today and I had a great...

Ride felt really strong today and I had a great time doing it. I rode a segment I had not hit in nearly a month and beat my previous time by 9 seconds and nearly a km per hour. Also, I looked at...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-13-15, 04:56 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,762
Posted By TerraCottaGamer

Thanks mate.....appreciate the encouragement. I...

Thanks mate.....appreciate the encouragement. I usually only ride about 5 days a week so I do get plenty of rest.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-12-15, 06:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 678
Posted By TerraCottaGamer

Wish I could attend but getting there from China...

Wish I could attend but getting there from China is a bit off putting.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-12-15, 06:56 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,762
Posted By TerraCottaGamer

Did 14.2 yesterday. Really just a nice ride in...

Did 14.2 yesterday. Really just a nice ride in the morning. Not much more to say about it.

March Goal= 250km
MTD = 35.3km
To Goal = 214.7

Year Goal = 2500km
YTD = 523.8km
To Goal =1976.2
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-10-15, 07:53 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,762
Posted By TerraCottaGamer

Did 10.7 yesterday morning. Really nothing...

Did 10.7 yesterday morning. Really nothing special other than 10km now seems extremely short to me.

March Goal= 250km
MTD = 21.1km
To Goal = 228.9

Year Goal = 2500km
YTD = 509.6km
To...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-08-15, 09:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 858
Posted By TerraCottaGamer

Welcome.... Nice choice on the bike. The...

Welcome....
Nice choice on the bike. The conventional wisdom is for us clyde to avoid full suspension but you will be fine. Keep it stiff (the suspension that is) and it will be good for you. If...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-08-15, 09:28 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,762
Posted By TerraCottaGamer

First day back in over a week. I got a bit lazy...

First day back in over a week. I got a bit lazy and "fell off the wagon" as it were. I let my diet go and didn't ride. But I picked myself up and got going again today. I will set the same stretch...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-28-15, 12:05 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,762
Posted By TerraCottaGamer

36.8km on the last day of February to close out...

36.8km on the last day of February to close out the month. That means I hit my stretch goal of 250km. Regarding the ride itself it was basically 18km to my friends house. Hung out there for a few...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-28-15, 11:57 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,762
Posted By TerraCottaGamer

Thx....appreciate it.

Thx....appreciate it.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-26-15, 12:35 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,762
Posted By TerraCottaGamer

Put in 11km today. It was an errand run. I went...

Put in 11km today. It was an errand run. I went to pick up some bike wash and make arrangements for repair on my motorcycle. Nothing special just nice and easy. Tomorrow will be and off day to...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-25-15, 01:25 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,762
Posted By TerraCottaGamer

Climbed the big hill near my house today. This...

Climbed the big hill near my house today. This was the second time. It is a tough climb for me both mentally and physically. Last time I did it I rode a small loop that started with the climb and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-24-15, 11:56 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,762
Posted By TerraCottaGamer

Just discovered a math error I made a few days...

Just discovered a math error I made a few days back....I should have 10 more kms on the yearly total.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-24-15, 11:42 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,762
Posted By TerraCottaGamer

First ride in a few days and it felt really good....

First ride in a few days and it felt really good. Meandered a bit but really it was more exploratory than anything which was fun. The best part was that I totally forgot that I had a segment on...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-23-15, 09:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 988
Posted By TerraCottaGamer

Yeah the sign mix up threw me too. LOL But...

Yeah the sign mix up threw me too. LOL

But - you hit it on the head mate. A proper diet is the most important thing. Exercise supercharges the diet - if that makes sense. Plus you exercise - a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-23-15, 07:48 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,762
Posted By TerraCottaGamer

Late entry here as I had an impromptu trip out of...

Late entry here as I had an impromptu trip out of town over Chinese New Year. But on the 17th I put in 10.5. That was my last ride so tomorrow will be my first go in a week. Ready to get back on...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-23-15, 07:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,089
Posted By TerraCottaGamer

There is no easy solution. But a couple of...

There is no easy solution. But a couple of suggestions from my experience.

First, it is not a bad idea to get yourself measured at the LBS. That could give you a starting point of where to begin...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-15-15, 07:34 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 7,788
Posted By TerraCottaGamer

I started out at around 340 with a trek marlin 7....

I started out at around 340 with a trek marlin 7. Great bike and held me no problem. It is a hardtail 29er. No lock out on front suspension but like most it is adjustable and you can just crank it...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-15-15, 04:10 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,762
Posted By TerraCottaGamer

total of 37km on Valentine's Day. It was a...

total of 37km on Valentine's Day. It was a really good day for me and a PR for most kms in a single day. I rode down to a friends house and then home later that night. That last 3 or 4 km were a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-12-15, 03:32 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,762
Posted By TerraCottaGamer

Rode 16.8km today. There was a snafu and strava...

Rode 16.8km today. There was a snafu and strava didn't record the ride. No biggie - just a bit suckie. Anyway, I had a nice ride and will either take tomorrow off or only ride a short distance as...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-11-15, 03:23 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,762
Posted By TerraCottaGamer

Real easy day. I rode to my LBS today because my...

Real easy day. I rode to my LBS today because my new shoes came in and I had to get some pedals as well. So I rode there - had the pedals put on and rode home. It will take a bit of getting used...
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