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Forum: Triathlon
08-16-06, 08:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,271
Posted By barleyrocket

get the Dual and spend the additional money on...

get the Dual and spend the additional money on better wheels. Better wheels will make a bigger difference in the speed of the bike than the difference in those 2 frames.
Forum: Triathlon
08-11-06, 08:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 854
Posted By barleyrocket

for a sprint you shouldn't have much problem...

for a sprint you shouldn't have much problem breathing every stroke (ie every right or left side depending on preference). Alternate side breathing is helpfull when you end up looking into the sun....
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-04-06, 12:28 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,789
Posted By barleyrocket

I'll still dissagree with burning that may...

I'll still dissagree with burning that may callories at not quite 17mph. If you riding uphill at 17mph then I would agree. I'm 230# and my polar HR monitor (using hr and wieght to calculate calories...
Forum: Triathlon
08-04-06, 11:22 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,942
Posted By barleyrocket

+1 for swedes, and wear what you want. I've also...

+1 for swedes, and wear what you want. I've also tried a pair of AquaSphere Kaimens that work very well for a lot of people. If the goggle leaks then it's not the right one for you. No offense but...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-20-06, 03:36 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,664
Posted By barleyrocket

should be a semi convoy behind a...

should be a semi convoy behind a cyclist......there all behind me for the draft....
Forum: Commuting
02-09-06, 02:18 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,888
Posted By barleyrocket

Just not doing current harm is not a valid reason...

Just not doing current harm is not a valid reason either. I could shoot a gun in the city, and state that because I didn't hit anyone that I shouldn't get a ticket by that logic. It was wrong, if...
Forum: Commuting
02-09-06, 09:12 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,888
Posted By barleyrocket

I guess I'll desent from the norm on this thread....

I guess I'll desent from the norm on this thread. You did something that you knew was wrong and you had a battle of wits with someone, because you were doing something wrong. It doesn't matter what...
Forum: Commuting
02-02-06, 03:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 486
Posted By barleyrocket

I saw an owl and a few rabbits on the way in...

I saw an owl and a few rabbits on the way in yesterday. That owl was big.....i was alittle nervouse....i don't want to end up as baby owl chow.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-24-06, 06:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 530
Posted By barleyrocket

it means you have not found your max. It doesn't...

it means you have not found your max. It doesn't go up due to conditioning. Means when you tested to find it you were not really ready to test. Good luck,
Forum: Road Cycling
01-20-06, 11:59 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 5,041
Posted By barleyrocket

On my road bikes and mnt bike I can ride for a...

On my road bikes and mnt bike I can ride for a long time no hands. On my old Cannondale 3.0 crit frame, very twitchy and harder to ride no handed. My tri bike is also very difficult to ride no handed...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-06, 10:06 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,112
Posted By barleyrocket

I had 2 flats at the same time on one ride a year...

I had 2 flats at the same time on one ride a year or so ago. Noticed the rear flat so fixed that and packed back up and hopped back on the bike and then noticed the front flat. Both punctures from...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-13-06, 09:38 AM
Replies: 207
Views: 15,215
Posted By barleyrocket

Mike - In your OP. you said <quote> I am not...

Mike - In your OP. you said <quote> I am not looking for advice or even support, I just want to be able to publicly post my results each week</quote>. how is that congruent with your response to me...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-13-06, 09:00 AM
Replies: 207
Views: 15,215
Posted By barleyrocket

Mike if you didn't want people chiming in the you...

Mike if you didn't want people chiming in the you shouldn't put it on the net. You want us to help by watching you lose weight, so that you will be accountable to us. But then say that you don't want...
Forum: Commuting
01-09-06, 04:00 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 15,130
Posted By barleyrocket

As a guy, I'm not sure I have anything very...

As a guy, I'm not sure I have anything very intimate...but I bought a cube wall hanger setup at bed bath & beyond that has 6 hooks and everything goes there. I have a very messy cube and i'm not sure...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-09-06, 08:10 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,547
Posted By barleyrocket

I don't like the thought of paying for my...

I don't like the thought of paying for my pictures. To get them off your cell you have to buy the internet part of the contract. So I purchased a Pentax Optio WPi. You guessed it the WP stands for...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-06-06, 08:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 591
Posted By barleyrocket

Luckily the Portland area has quite a few within...

Luckily the Portland area has quite a few within 50 miles. enought to stay busy with anyway.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-05-06, 11:24 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,581
Posted By barleyrocket

Cue sheet? I just ride until it seems that i'm...

Cue sheet? I just ride until it seems that i'm lost and then call for help.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-04-06, 01:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 736
Posted By barleyrocket

really only paying attention. You could go fixed...

really only paying attention. You could go fixed but that is just forcing you to pay attention. Just keep peddling.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-06, 08:17 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 814
Posted By barleyrocket

at last years cat 4-5 race on Tuesdays there were...

at last years cat 4-5 race on Tuesdays there were some 20 yr old Shwinns. Lots of C'dales newer and older, and some serious bling in the higher cats.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-03-06, 10:23 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 814
Posted By barleyrocket

http://www.obra.org/ Fun races. It was a good...

http://www.obra.org/
Fun races. It was a good place to learn this last year. I'm going to be doing it again. Maybe I'll be able to finish with the pack this year.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-22-05, 08:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,079
Posted By barleyrocket

I think it is a good concept. It's just...

I think it is a good concept. It's just plyometrics unless I missunderstood. The problem is that it's taken pretty far down the continuum. It does appeal to the ex-military/armed forces type. I have...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-05, 08:42 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,779
Posted By barleyrocket

fixedgear = fixedgear +1

fixedgear = fixedgear +1
Forum: Triathlon
12-21-05, 08:14 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 461
Posted By barleyrocket

Just Signed up for Pacific Crest

In Sunriver OR. near Bend OR. Anyone else in?
Forum: Commuting
12-20-05, 09:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 531
Posted By barleyrocket

Glad to hear about the ride Gonesh. I started...

Glad to hear about the ride Gonesh. I started running before it started. I was maybe 10 minutes into the run when the pellets started then by the time I got home it was all white. Nice run all in...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-01-05, 08:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 482
Posted By barleyrocket

Sorry to miss it,but i'll be in a very warm...

Sorry to miss it,but i'll be in a very warm climate for the next week, starting Saturday. Hope you all have fun.
Forum: Commuting
11-30-05, 03:14 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,121
Posted By barleyrocket

i'm currently 230 down from 260 and have been...

i'm currently 230 down from 260 and have been riding that time. I ride different bikes with different wheels. haven't had a broken spoke so far. don't know why just haven't.
Forum: Triathlon
11-29-05, 08:22 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,297
Posted By barleyrocket

My A race will be Pacific Crest 1/2. This will be...

My A race will be Pacific Crest 1/2. This will be my second half and I hope to do much better than last time.
Forum: Commuting
11-15-05, 09:04 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,653
Posted By barleyrocket

Oregon doens't release it sex offender list I...

Oregon doens't release it sex offender list I guess (that what it said when I tried to look it up for my neighborhood). Just letting y'all know.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-08-05, 11:18 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,449
Posted By barleyrocket

I have a couple of tubes that have 3 or 4 patches...

I have a couple of tubes that have 3 or 4 patches on. I flat quite a bit, and it's just something I do. I have had good luck with my patched tubes, as the patches don't leak. On the road I carry one...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-08-05, 11:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 545
Posted By barleyrocket

I'd have to agree with GC....ride them like you...

I'd have to agree with GC....ride them like you stole them, if they break they weren't the right equipment for you or you did something very stoopid.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-03-05, 10:53 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,678
Posted By barleyrocket

looks like another fun project. Looks to be quite...

looks like another fun project. Looks to be quite the bike. Good Job.
Forum: Triathlon
11-02-05, 03:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 764
Posted By barleyrocket

coaching isn't for everyone, it depends on your...

coaching isn't for everyone, it depends on your goals as well as your personality. I just signed up with a coach and will be receiving workouts staring next monday. I don't have much structure in my...
Forum: Commuting
11-02-05, 08:39 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,361
Posted By barleyrocket

I wear the reflective ankle straps, as well as...

I wear the reflective ankle straps, as well as having 4 ankle straps on the backpack, and i just added 2 more blinkeys to the backback. I'd like to not get hit because someone didn't see me from...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
11-01-05, 08:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,038
Posted By barleyrocket

if the item you want is going to be used for a...

if the item you want is going to be used for a MTB I would have to suggest just the trainer. Not rollers. I am a big fan of Cyclops stuff, hard to go wrong on any of their products in my mind. I've...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-31-05, 04:07 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 6,155
Posted By barleyrocket

maybe they like to look of her from behind more...

maybe they like to look of her from behind more than you from behind. and are willing to work alittle harder to keep the view?
Forum: Commuting
10-31-05, 02:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 741
Posted By barleyrocket

this sounds very close to the slvoid smelling his...

this sounds very close to the slvoid smelling his seat thread. I have no comment as to the veracity of the above claim........
Forum: Road Cycling
10-25-05, 10:33 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,179
Posted By barleyrocket

I've had a bad string of luck with tires lately....

I've had a bad string of luck with tires lately. As in I've destryoed 4 tires in about 2 months. Not just flats but the clincher was almost cut off the rim bad. I can't justify the cost of good...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-05, 01:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 570
Posted By barleyrocket

there aren't any shortcuts. Go ride.

there aren't any shortcuts. Go ride.
Forum: Commuting
10-13-05, 07:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 797
Posted By barleyrocket

I commute on more than 1 bike. sometimes (most...

I commute on more than 1 bike. sometimes (most days) my fixie, sometimes a steal road bike. sometimes an aluminum mt. bike. Either I set up so that I can switch to each bike or go with the helmet...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-05, 03:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 529
Posted By barleyrocket

um. you could try to stand up, but I would...

um. you could try to stand up, but I would suggest against it for quite a while. and Yes you just put the bike on the rollers and start riding. don't try your first few times in front of anything...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-05, 03:12 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,195
Posted By barleyrocket

All the heat balms i'm tried don't do anything. I...

All the heat balms i'm tried don't do anything. I tried Red Tiger balm and never felt anything. Any of the other over the counter stuff (icy/hot etc. don't do anything either). Maybe I just don't...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-05, 07:33 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,887
Posted By barleyrocket

I like the reflective self portrait. Good idea....

I like the reflective self portrait. Good idea. looks like it is/was a great ride.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-05, 04:00 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 26,364
Posted By barleyrocket

I'm coming over to the house to see it in person....

I'm coming over to the house to see it in person. Let me know when its done. Yea!!! I'm happy for you man.
Barley
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-03-05, 08:23 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,519
Posted By barleyrocket

Your really alinging your use of WAPF bandwagon...

Your really alinging your use of WAPF bandwagon with commiting a Hate crime on whether you should be involved or not. Get real.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-03-05, 08:16 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 987
Posted By barleyrocket

Barley, eat more barley. Dont' drink more barley,

Barley, eat more barley. Dont' drink more barley,
Forum: Commuting
09-30-05, 09:09 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,664
Posted By barleyrocket

the dill pickle factory in North Portland makes...

the dill pickle factory in North Portland makes me sick everyting I ride by. Luckily it's not on the daily commute.
Forum: Commuting
09-30-05, 08:45 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,635
Posted By barleyrocket

the 2 best things i've found (still have) are a...

the 2 best things i've found (still have) are a topeak wrench set found south of Newberg Or. and a leathermans pliers found in North Portland - ish. When I lived near Sherwood Or., I saw a rubber...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-29-05, 01:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 752
Posted By barleyrocket

I thought the recovery drinks (as opposed to a...

I thought the recovery drinks (as opposed to a protien shake) was about getting your muscles stored with glycogen? so the added protien won't help as much as the 1:4-1:7 protien to carb recovery...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-29-05, 07:48 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 689
Posted By barleyrocket

Wabbit. if your putting barley in it. I'm coming...

Wabbit. if your putting barley in it. I'm coming over.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-28-05, 07:26 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 689
Posted By barleyrocket

I make lentil soup/stew in the big crock pot and...

I make lentil soup/stew in the big crock pot and freeze it so that I can take it to work for lunches. I put it over ...... Barley ...... of course.
barley.
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