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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-06-14, 10:34 AM
Replies: 359
Views: 26,428
Posted By MikeRides

I've been doing push ups and chin/pull ups for a...

I've been doing push ups and chin/pull ups for a little over a month now. I lost quite a bit of weight through cycling and plateaued, so I was looking for something else to aid. I went from barely...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-02-14, 10:42 AM
Replies: 359
Views: 26,428
Posted By MikeRides

Now there's a challenge that would be worth...

Now there's a challenge that would be worth training for!!! :roflmao2:Do you think you are ready to do 300 miles in one day?;)
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-30-14, 02:45 PM
Replies: 359
Views: 26,428
Posted By MikeRides

Is it possible for you to ride after work/school...

Is it possible for you to ride after work/school activities for an hour or so in the evenings? Strap some lights to your bike, wear a reflective vest and get a mirror so you can see traffic coming up...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-24-14, 11:58 AM
Replies: 359
Views: 26,428
Posted By MikeRides

That's happened to me in the past, whether I like...

That's happened to me in the past, whether I like to admit it or not. Usually a day off the bike has me itching to go for a ride.


I've been missing my bike these past 3 days, I've had a series...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-20-14, 02:09 PM
Replies: 359
Views: 26,428
Posted By MikeRides

I could never get used to my trainer, even while...

I could never get used to my trainer, even while watching TV. I applaud anyone tough enough to endure an hour on one, but I must have a destination to ride to to keep me interested in riding. I plan...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-20-14, 01:16 PM
Replies: 359
Views: 26,428
Posted By MikeRides

Awesome. The riding season seems to be winding...

Awesome. The riding season seems to be winding down for most... I'm likely going to hit 50 or maybe even more tomorrow with my former co-worker. It'll likely be his last ride of the year as he's a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-18-14, 09:46 PM
Replies: 359
Views: 26,428
Posted By MikeRides

Thanks for the tip on the Gatorskins. I found a...

Thanks for the tip on the Gatorskins. I found a spare tube in my toolbox so I never made it to the LBS but I know for a fact that it was my last tube so I'm planning a trip this weekend for sure. I'm...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-17-14, 12:24 PM
Replies: 359
Views: 26,428
Posted By MikeRides

How about sticking with 20 miles a day and throw...

How about sticking with 20 miles a day and throw in a metric century on the weekends when free time allows to give you a little of a cushion for the days you miss? One day at a time...

Speaking of...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-10-14, 09:56 AM
Replies: 359
Views: 26,428
Posted By MikeRides

Oh my... just get some rain gear already! :P ...

Oh my... just get some rain gear already! :P
(just trying to be humorous, safety first!)
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-07-14, 06:38 PM
Replies: 359
Views: 26,428
Posted By MikeRides

Sounds like a busy week planned. I wish you luck....

Sounds like a busy week planned. I wish you luck. Are you riding a fall century again like you did last year?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-31-14, 12:12 PM
Replies: 359
Views: 26,428
Posted By MikeRides

Awesome how long did it take you to ride the 50...

Awesome how long did it take you to ride the 50 miler? I ended up riding a solo 50miler yesterday in 4 hours (total, including 2 rest stops and a unexpected mechanical failure that took me 30 min to...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-25-14, 10:47 PM
Replies: 359
Views: 26,428
Posted By MikeRides

Congrats on the progress!!! Getting to 300 miles...

Congrats on the progress!!! Getting to 300 miles in one month is easy to do if you start commuting daily. That's pretty much the only time I get to ride these days.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-09-14, 06:27 PM
Replies: 359
Views: 26,428
Posted By MikeRides

Its still early in the season ;) Is there...

Its still early in the season ;)

Is there any way you could ride to the field after work on the days you have to be there? At least for home games, away games may require driving. And I presume...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-10-14, 06:44 AM
Replies: 359
Views: 26,428
Posted By MikeRides

I work for PepsiCo, where I generally oversee a...

I work for PepsiCo, where I generally oversee a group of 10 employees and in addition I'm responsible for everything shipped in and out of the plant. It may not seem like much as our warehouse is one...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-08-14, 06:16 PM
Replies: 359
Views: 26,428
Posted By MikeRides

I may try commuting again this summer, but I...

I may try commuting again this summer, but I don't think I could make a habit out of it. I wish I had time to ride my bike during lunch, we only get 30 minutes, by the time I got my bike out of the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-08-14, 09:25 AM
Replies: 359
Views: 26,428
Posted By MikeRides

I made the mistake last summer of increasing my...

I made the mistake last summer of increasing my monthly goals by 100 miles after hitting the mark, I don't think I made it past September. I hit 100 in July, 200 in August, but couldn't hit 300 in...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-05-14, 10:13 AM
Replies: 359
Views: 26,428
Posted By MikeRides

Is there a flattish bike path you could take most...

Is there a flattish bike path you could take most of the way to the new office? Test the ride out on the weekend, just to see if you could handle it. Even commuting 3 times a week would cut your gas...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-31-14, 12:20 PM
Replies: 359
Views: 26,428
Posted By MikeRides

Nice story, did the guy you were trying to keep...

Nice story, did the guy you were trying to keep up with say anything?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-29-14, 03:12 PM
Replies: 359
Views: 26,428
Posted By MikeRides

Don't let the precipitation stop you, dress warm...

Don't let the precipitation stop you, dress warm and put on some rain gear and get out there and ride! :P

(says the person who wussed out on yesterday's commute because it was pouring)
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-17-14, 02:20 PM
Replies: 359
Views: 26,428
Posted By MikeRides

Wow that would be a huge step in a year! Just out...

Wow that would be a huge step in a year! Just out of curiosity, what charity would you be riding for?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-13-14, 02:38 PM
Replies: 359
Views: 26,428
Posted By MikeRides

That bike looks like it's going to be a lot of...

That bike looks like it's going to be a lot of fun to ride! :)
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-13-14, 09:42 AM
Replies: 359
Views: 26,428
Posted By MikeRides

You don't need a kickstand! Just stop in a...

You don't need a kickstand! Just stop in a location where there's a tree, fence post, or building to lean it up against. If there's nothing around to lean it up against, don't stop. Bikes are meant...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-12-14, 11:12 AM
Replies: 359
Views: 26,428
Posted By MikeRides

C'mon now, anyone can jump on a bike and ride 300...

C'mon now, anyone can jump on a bike and ride 300 miles as long as they have the time. Are you trying to complete it in a set time? As long as you don't mind taking 12-14 hours to ride 100 miles each...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-08-14, 12:29 PM
Replies: 359
Views: 26,428
Posted By MikeRides

5 flats in 15 miles? Yikes, that does sound like...

5 flats in 15 miles? Yikes, that does sound like a problem. Before inflating the tube, make sure it's not pinched by the rim all around. I had that problem on my mountain bike, I was blowing out...
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