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Forum: Commuting
01-24-03, 04:26 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,012
Posted By Puckloki

Ten years ago (ouch) when I started working where...

Ten years ago (ouch) when I started working where I work, I was the only person who commuted by bike. Now, there are seven of us, four of whom do it rain or shine. I don't know how much of it is...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-24-03, 02:49 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,423
Posted By Puckloki

Try to pay attention to perceived effort, keeping...

Try to pay attention to perceived effort, keeping it steady.
Keep your pedal stroke smooth. You will be shocked and amazed at how concentrating on form will improve your climbing ability.
I find...
01-24-03, 12:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,001
Posted By Puckloki

You mean commercials aren't real life? STOP THE...

You mean commercials aren't real life?
STOP THE PRESSES!!
I was seriously under the impression that I would be a better person if I drove the right car, drank only crisp and clean no caffeine,...
01-23-03, 07:11 PM
Replies: 340
Views: 12,094
Posted By Puckloki

A simple trend bar through this graph...

A simple trend bar through this graph demonstrates that there is definitely a warming trend. Comments like this just prove the point that there are people who will argue about whether the sky is...
01-22-03, 07:42 PM
Replies: 340
Views: 12,094
Posted By Puckloki

Newsflash: check out the picture of the parking...

Newsflash: check out the picture of the parking lot of Paul Wellstone's funeral. Mostly SUV's. The big secret is that environmentalism isn't a left-right issue despite what some people would so...
01-22-03, 06:56 PM
Replies: 340
Views: 12,094
Posted By Puckloki

You're starting to sound liberal. Watch out, you...

You're starting to sound liberal. Watch out, you might vote for a Democrat and donate your SUV to Greenpeace.
01-21-03, 07:14 PM
Replies: 340
Views: 12,094
Posted By Puckloki

Shame is only a tool useful with those who have...

Shame is only a tool useful with those who have something to be ashamed of.
01-21-03, 07:12 PM
Replies: 340
Views: 12,094
Posted By Puckloki

You're wrong on question two. An owner of an SUV...

You're wrong on question two. An owner of an SUV statistucally drives his/car the same amount (actually slightly more) than the owner of a non-SUV, according to Car and Driver magazine. The GM...
01-20-03, 10:35 PM
Replies: 340
Views: 12,094
Posted By Puckloki

Answer the following questions: 1. What is...

Answer the following questions:

1. What is the average gas mileage of the average SUV sold in the United States compared to other non-commercial vehicles?
2. Does the average driver of an SUV...
01-20-03, 08:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 979
Posted By Puckloki

Laws of Bicycling: Sub Law Regarding...

Laws of Bicycling:

Sub Law Regarding Clipless Pedals:

Falling over due to trouble unclipping is required to occur at an intersection with as many people watching as possible.

Flirtation...
01-20-03, 12:47 PM
Replies: 340
Views: 12,094
Posted By Puckloki

"Those who agree are civilized. Those who don't;...

"Those who agree are civilized. Those who don't; we will ignore."
~ Napoleon II.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-03, 06:02 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,463
Posted By Puckloki

No, you should do what makes you happy.

No, you should do what makes you happy.
01-19-03, 05:23 PM
Replies: 340
Views: 12,094
Posted By Puckloki

Why? I would argue that American (better said...

Why? I would argue that American (better said "Western") mass consumption, SUV's included, definitely does have an effect on world peace. A less materialistic West would defintely ameliorate some...
01-19-03, 04:26 PM
Replies: 340
Views: 12,094
Posted By Puckloki

How is stating that Detroit (well, the automotive...

How is stating that Detroit (well, the automotive industry) has a vested interest in people not car-pooling in any way extreme?

If you were running a bakery that sold donuts as your primary...
01-18-03, 08:00 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,560
Posted By Puckloki

Weightlifting and rowing. Well, kayaking. I...

Weightlifting and rowing. Well, kayaking.
I also bungee jump a lot, but not in the Winter. Nothing quite like jumping off a bridge. It's better than drugs.
01-16-03, 07:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,026
Posted By Puckloki

I was seven when I got my first bike and I've...

I was seven when I got my first bike and I've been riding since. I can't remember when my most exciting ride was when I first started, but . . .

I was 15 and had a road bike. I was riding along...
01-16-03, 10:02 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,393
Posted By Puckloki

See http://biz.yahoo.com/e/021112/bike10-q.html ...

See http://biz.yahoo.com/e/021112/bike10-q.html
Note the 13 million in op expenses (which usually does not include taxes or below-the-line expenses) and 9 mil in gross profit. That says a lot.
01-16-03, 09:40 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,393
Posted By Puckloki

Where?

Where?
01-15-03, 05:44 PM
Replies: 340
Views: 12,094
Posted By Puckloki

Some people call a spade a spade these days and...

Some people call a spade a spade these days and even advertisers are calling them Suburban Utility Vehicles.
01-15-03, 10:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 598
Posted By Puckloki

Is it muscular soreness or ligament soreness? ...

Is it muscular soreness or ligament soreness? I'd recommend stretching very well before and after your ride. Training in a gym once in a while helps to build strength as well.

However, if it's...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-15-03, 06:19 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 5,400
Posted By Puckloki

The fast bike, the green bike and the purple bike.

The fast bike, the green bike and the purple bike.
01-14-03, 11:55 PM
Replies: 340
Views: 12,094
Posted By Puckloki

The only thing and SUV is good for is hauling...

The only thing and SUV is good for is hauling bikes, but a pickup truck is better.

Why else would anyone own a car anyway?
Forum: Commuting
01-14-03, 10:54 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,875
Posted By Puckloki

That's a cool story. Glad that it all has worked...

That's a cool story. Glad that it all has worked out for the best.
01-13-03, 08:10 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,698
Posted By Puckloki

IT Manager by day, translator by night.

IT Manager by day, translator by night.
01-13-03, 07:38 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,798
Posted By Puckloki

A friend of mine said "if you don't hurl a couple...

A friend of mine said "if you don't hurl a couple times in the year, you're not training hard enough.
01-13-03, 03:14 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,175
Posted By Puckloki

iluvbiking - I've lived my whole life without a...

iluvbiking - I've lived my whole life without a car. The cities in the US vary to a considerable degree as to their suitability for cycling. Even in the same state you will find horrible and good...
01-13-03, 03:06 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,798
Posted By Puckloki

Master the 100% hands-free snot rocket. It's a...

Master the 100% hands-free snot rocket. It's a skill as important as track standing.
01-13-03, 02:50 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,375
Posted By Puckloki

MMMM bugs. Think of it this way. Shrimp are...

MMMM bugs. Think of it this way. Shrimp are really nothing but glorified bugs. So each time you swallow a gnat think of it as a bug petit-fleur. Deeeelish.
01-06-03, 11:10 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 13,558
Posted By Puckloki

-Name: puck -Location: Seattle, Washington ...

-Name: puck

-Location: Seattle, Washington
-Profession: IT Manager by day, Interpreter by moonlight
-Age: 35
-Bike K-2 Mod 5
-Components: DA
-Favorite Ride: The ones I win
-Most...
01-06-03, 09:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 977
Posted By Puckloki

Dutchy, it's not about comparing yourself to...

Dutchy, it's not about comparing yourself to others; it's about comparing your own progress. Human being are all wired differently. Elite professional cyclists have max and min heart rates that...
12-15-02, 05:12 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 5,167
Posted By Puckloki

I had to laugh when I saw "Civic". I was...

I had to laugh when I saw "Civic". I was beginning to get the feeling that some people automatically become dull and witless the minute they sat their rump behing the wheel of a Honda.
12-15-02, 05:10 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,873
Posted By Puckloki

I live in Seattle. If I didn't ride in the rain,...

I live in Seattle. If I didn't ride in the rain, I'd cut my riding time in half. It's just something you deal with.
11-15-02, 06:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 889
Posted By Puckloki

You know, it's just never come up. :fun: ...

You know, it's just never come up. :fun:



Orlando isn't very people friendly either.




Geez. Exactly how many death threats do you get?
11-13-02, 11:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 889
Posted By Puckloki

I have one and have used it exclusively for the...

I have one and have used it exclusively for the last two years. I really like it. Like any workout equipment, you have to use it to get your money's worth. I do recommend the leg attachment and...
Forum: Commuting
11-11-02, 11:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 944
Posted By Puckloki

I practically live downtown. My commute takes me...

I practically live downtown. My commute takes me either through the heart of downtown or through the International District (fka Chinatown). It's like a videogame some days.

The weird thing...
Forum: Commuting
11-11-02, 11:15 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,925
Posted By Puckloki

Heck, all drivers are potential jerks, but I'm...

Heck, all drivers are potential jerks, but I'm biased.

I've had particularly bad luck with Hondas though. It seems to me that getting behind the wheel of an Accord around here immediately...
Forum: Touring
11-11-02, 11:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 482
Posted By Puckloki

Believe it or not, I've been to Ulan Bator, in...

Believe it or not, I've been to Ulan Bator, in 1990. Unless things have changed drastically, there are only really train routes between the north and south of the country. There aren't even real...
11-09-02, 07:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,691
Posted By Puckloki

I saw this ad for the first time just as I was...

I saw this ad for the first time just as I was gettin gin the door from my ride today. I think it's a hoot.



And... I was waiting to see them do exactly this. Too bad they didn't; it...
Forum: Commuting
11-08-02, 09:25 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 5,026
Posted By Puckloki

OK I thought of something better. So, my...

OK I thought of something better.

So, my best friend thinks I'm really strange. He's right, but I have occasion to demonstrate this once in a while.

We're doing a paceline north of Bellingham,...
Forum: Commuting
11-08-02, 09:07 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 5,026
Posted By Puckloki

Geez. OK not strange, but really cute. I...

Geez.

OK not strange, but really cute.
I just outside of Tenino on the STP last year there was this pre-teen boy sitting in the back of a hay cart strumming an out of tune guitar.

As...
Forum: Commuting
11-08-02, 07:24 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,875
Posted By Puckloki

I'm 35, have never had a car and never will. I...

I'm 35, have never had a car and never will.
I live in Seattle, my commute is about 8 miles if I go the shortest way. I have no insurance payments, no car payment, no gas. going car-less is a lot...
11-08-02, 07:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 703
Posted By Puckloki

Right on, dude. In my first race in 15 years...

Right on, dude.
In my first race in 15 years this summer I placed toward the middle of the field. Despondent and irritated, someone reminded me that I just did something very few people can do. He...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-06-02, 09:17 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 982
Posted By Puckloki

USPS jersey stylish? You'd be laughed out of a...

USPS jersey stylish? You'd be laughed out of a crit for wearing that. It might be fun, but stylish it ain't. If you're not on a team yourself, stick to Castelli or Assos.
Forum: Commuting
11-03-02, 09:18 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 803
Posted By Puckloki

I personally prefer headwinds with rain,...

I personally prefer headwinds with rain, preferably a cold driving one at about 38 degrees in the dark. Maybe throw a few semi's passing close enough to force you into potholes and life gets even...
Forum: Introductions
11-03-02, 09:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 403
Posted By Puckloki

Puckloki est arrive

Greetings bicycle people.
I am puckloki.
I am a hardcore cyclist.
I live a car-free life. I never have had even a driver's license, and I'm almost 35.
I don't just live to cycle, but it is...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-03-02, 09:00 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,031
Posted By Puckloki

There is litte connection between leg length and...

There is litte connection between leg length and cycling performance. There is, however, a large connection between the ratio of leg length to torso length and musculature. Typically, men with...
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