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Forum: Recumbent
10-16-13, 10:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,570
Posted By aenlaasu

Cycle paths around town of course. Unpaved which...

Cycle paths around town of course. Unpaved which can range from dirt packed so hard it's as good (or better) than some paved roads to freshly grated with stones the size of small chicken eggs. The...
Forum: Recumbent
10-02-13, 01:42 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,050
Posted By aenlaasu

Trikes are also good in extremely icy conditions....

Trikes are also good in extremely icy conditions. I found myself riding on roads so slippery I couldn't stand on them yet made it fine thanks to 3 wheels with studs. Gives me confidence to ride all...
Forum: Recumbent
05-22-13, 11:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,861
Posted By aenlaasu

People seem to see me better on my trike because...

People seem to see me better on my trike because the profile of a trike so different from a bike. It makes the brain notice more easily than say, the 1,000,000th cyclist. I'm rock steady, so no...
Forum: Recumbent
05-08-13, 12:09 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,726
Posted By aenlaasu

If you hit gravel (or ice) at speed, it's...

If you hit gravel (or ice) at speed, it's possible to fish-tail and roll. My helmet kept me from worse than a slight headache. Made me feel a lot less silly for wearing one when riding my armchair...
Forum: Touring
04-25-13, 03:00 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,876
Posted By aenlaasu

I'm very leisurely with my tours. Rather than...

I'm very leisurely with my tours. Rather than going out with a 'I'm going to ride from A to B in 2 days' thoughts. I set out with 'I'm going to head toward B and look at all the things to see in...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-24-13, 02:11 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,729
Posted By aenlaasu

Love the photos! I see plenty of birds here too...

Love the photos! I see plenty of birds here too though not so many photos. Cranes are among my favorite. Hawks of course. Pheasants. Three types of geese (Canadian, some kind of gray goose which...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-23-13, 11:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 922
Posted By aenlaasu

Thanks for the feedback all! Improvement in...

Thanks for the feedback all!

Improvement in my shoulders had been coming and going. I have managed to get a couple of short rides in and a 22 mile ride last Sunday.

PT today went well. It turns...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-19-13, 11:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 922
Posted By aenlaasu

Glad to hear I'm not alone on the sleeping issue....

Glad to hear I'm not alone on the sleeping issue. I often wake wondering what on EARTH drives me to sometimes fall into the habit of adapting such painful and wierd positions. I've been trying to...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-17-13, 09:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 922
Posted By aenlaasu

And I Was Doing So Well!

March was a pretty good month for my riding and weight loss (not spectacular, but inching downward). April was shaping up into something even better.

Until I started having problems in my...
Forum: Touring
04-14-13, 07:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,165
Posted By aenlaasu

I spotted that a couple weeks ago when...

I spotted that a couple weeks ago when researching a solar tent a friend of mine posted elsewhere. The tent is too big and heavy for dragging around on a cycle tour though. There's also a pot that...
Forum: Recumbent
03-27-13, 11:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,558
Posted By aenlaasu

One of the main considerations that pushed me...

One of the main considerations that pushed me toward a trike instead of a bike were stability issues on all surfaces. I've ridden over everything that I had the clearance for. This year I changed...
Forum: Recumbent
03-25-13, 02:04 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,628
Posted By aenlaasu

I tried to avoid curbs like plague with my trike....

I tried to avoid curbs like plague with my trike. There were just some places where I had to go down them at times and if I didn't do it carefully, I would bottom out. My bigger concern was the rear...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-20-13, 11:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 528
Posted By aenlaasu

I'm just happy we have more than 5 hours of weak,...

I'm just happy we have more than 5 hours of weak, orange sunlight. That's enough to get me out in 25 F temps for an hour or two. :D
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-18-13, 12:58 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,772
Posted By aenlaasu

I feel bad running over anything with a nervous...

I feel bad running over anything with a nervous system, even frogs and snails. I had a few close calls with squirrels, but that was 15 years ago. Squirrels are rarer here in Sweden and other small...
Forum: Touring
02-17-13, 11:40 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,082
Posted By aenlaasu

Responding to hospitality can be tricky at times....

Responding to hospitality can be tricky at times. I'm largely a non-drinker because of a history of alcoholism on both sides of my family. I might have a daiquiri a couple times a year. It certainly...
Forum: Touring
02-17-13, 11:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,111
Posted By aenlaasu

I've seen a lot of posts about people eating on...

I've seen a lot of posts about people eating on tours, but does anyone other than myself have absolutely no appetite when riding for most of a day? I ride for 10-15 hours with no more than a banana...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-02-13, 09:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 403
Posted By aenlaasu

That is so cool! Something new learned for the...

That is so cool! Something new learned for the day and I've only been up for 45 minutes! :D
Forum: Touring
01-23-13, 02:42 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,232
Posted By aenlaasu

Most people probably wouldn't notice unless it's...

Most people probably wouldn't notice unless it's an extreme change of length or they 5'2" like I am. So, just find what what feels good and go with it.

On my part, I definitely notice a...
Forum: Touring
01-19-13, 06:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 602
Posted By aenlaasu

Congratulations! Hope you have many happy...

Congratulations! Hope you have many happy journeys to share! :D
Forum: Recumbent
01-17-13, 11:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,512
Posted By aenlaasu

I completely flipped for recumbent trikes the...

I completely flipped for recumbent trikes the first time I test rode one after a back injury kept me off bikes for over 5 years. Back mostly better now, I toy with the idea of getting a nice DF road...
Forum: Recumbent
01-12-13, 08:50 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,248
Posted By aenlaasu

I'm one of those who couldn't ride a bike because...

I'm one of those who couldn't ride a bike because of back problems. Actually, I could hardly walk for 20 minutes without feeling like I was being stabbed in the lower back.

Once I purchased my...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-09-13, 02:05 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 294
Posted By aenlaasu

Can I Beat 2012's First Quarter Mileage This Month??

I've already crushed Jan 2012's mileage. Admittedly, that's not too hard. Winter has typically been a dead time for me riding outside. My recumbent trike couldn't handle snow deeper than 1 inch...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-05-13, 12:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 730
Posted By aenlaasu

December 28th & 29th, short rides of around 6...

December 28th & 29th, short rides of around 6 miles, chewing through sand-like surfaces on all the roads thanks to kinda plowed, car-tire churned snow.

Dec 30th, rode through 35 F, rain and 10...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-05-13, 12:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 465
Posted By aenlaasu

What stunning scenery! All that snow looks like...

What stunning scenery! All that snow looks like it would have been an intense workout. Thank you for sharing!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-01-13, 10:54 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,064
Posted By aenlaasu

803 miles, most I've done in 4 years. Rode 4...

803 miles, most I've done in 4 years.

Rode 4 consecutive days. I've done 3 days quite a few times in past years, but 4 is a first

Flipped a recumbent trike. Let's see if I can avoid that one in...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-01-13, 10:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 490
Posted By aenlaasu

I came up with the 2013 goal because of my...

I came up with the 2013 goal because of my mileage in 2008. 1285 miles is the most I've ever done in a year. The years after were 713, 441, 674. I'm probably over-reaching by wanting to do at least...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-01-13, 10:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 955
Posted By aenlaasu

Awesome! Many congratulations! :)

Awesome! Many congratulations! :)
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-31-12, 04:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 490
Posted By aenlaasu

Thanks all! And it's official. 803.17 miles...

Thanks all!

And it's official. 803.17 miles for 2012 which is the most I've managed since 2008! I pushed myself out the door 3.84 miles this morning. It would have been more, but the migraine I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-30-12, 09:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 490
Posted By aenlaasu

I'm Going To Make It!!!

800 miles. In spite of all the road-blocks this year has thrown at me, I'm going to break the 800 mile mark for total mileage in 2012. I need just 1 mile more.

I tried to add it on today, but the...
Forum: Touring
12-29-12, 11:32 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,893
Posted By aenlaasu

That sounds like an incredible ride. I've ridden...

That sounds like an incredible ride. I've ridden a little in the Nordkapp area though not as a tour, just a day's outing when we vacationed there. A lot of work, but worth it for the stunning...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-29-12, 11:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 740
Posted By aenlaasu

Beautiful pictures and great ride story! ...

Beautiful pictures and great ride story!

Makes me feel guilty for chickening out on a ride yesterday. I had a 10 mile loop planned, but when I got to my starting point, the weather had taken a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-29-12, 12:18 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 363
Posted By aenlaasu

I'm fighting a rear guard action against the...

I'm fighting a rear guard action against the holiday leftovers myself. I've not been able to crank out 20 miles at any one time though. 6 inches of sand-like, churned snow on the roads slows me down,...
Forum: Touring
12-28-12, 12:44 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 16,963
Posted By aenlaasu

Yes! I've been beating my head against the wall,...

Yes! I've been beating my head against the wall, trying to figure out how to make something like this since shoving a wide brimmed hat under a helmet wouldn't work! :D

Thank you!!
Forum: Recumbent
12-28-12, 12:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,721
Posted By aenlaasu

Too true! I especially appreciated that this...

Too true! I especially appreciated that this summer when I was attempting a tour. The day turned out to be quite stormy and it was nice to relax in the seat under a huge umbrella while reading a book...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-26-12, 10:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,472
Posted By aenlaasu

Hehe. I have a GoPro, but I doubt anyone even...

Hehe. I have a GoPro, but I doubt anyone even notices it. Generally too busy gaping in astonishment at the plump woman on a recumbent trike with a husky to see the little camera on her pedal boom. ;)
Forum: Recumbent
12-21-12, 12:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,133
Posted By aenlaasu

Oddly, the cost of my two trikes was roughly the...

Oddly, the cost of my two trikes was roughly the same. My first was a Trice QNT purchased directly from Inspired Cycle Engineering. My second, received just last month, is a Sprint 26 with slightly...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-14-12, 11:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 709
Posted By aenlaasu

Beautiful pictures! Thank you for sharing them!...

Beautiful pictures! Thank you for sharing them! Makes me itch to go there with a camera to use Photoshop's Photomerge function for panoramas. :D
Forum: Touring
11-25-12, 12:30 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,561
Posted By aenlaasu

I had trouble keeping his booties on him until I...

I had trouble keeping his booties on him until I tailored them to his feet. Now the only time I have to worry about them coming off is when he pulls really hard at the sight of hares, deer or even...
Forum: Touring
11-22-12, 11:26 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,561
Posted By aenlaasu

I agree with Rowan on that one! As for rain...

I agree with Rowan on that one!

As for rain coats, pretty silly to put on a husky unless trying to give it a heat stroke. That said, I do put a bathrobe on him when he comes in wet. A 20 minute...
Forum: Touring
11-22-12, 02:40 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,561
Posted By aenlaasu

It was coming up on the end of a long, harrowing...

It was coming up on the end of a long, harrowing day for me though my siberian husky was still happy, bouncy and ready to run another 40 miles. A car stopped and a man yelled something. Being tired...
Forum: Touring
11-19-12, 11:20 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,692
Posted By aenlaasu

I bought a recumbent trike when a back injury...

I bought a recumbent trike when a back injury made it impossible for me to ride a bike. It's opened a whole new world of pedaling for me. I can drop into a much lower granny gear than most standard...
Forum: Touring
11-17-12, 11:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,094
Posted By aenlaasu

I'm quite interested to hear any input as well!...

I'm quite interested to hear any input as well! We're trying to plan a vacation for which my husband has chosen Italy, but has left the where in the country up to me. :P
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-17-12, 11:36 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,363
Posted By aenlaasu

My main workout buddy is my Siberian Husky, Loke....

My main workout buddy is my Siberian Husky, Loke. Fortunately, he's not a big fan of pulling so after the first hysterical mile where he's all hyped up, if I want to roll, I have to work for it. Not...
Forum: Touring
11-05-12, 11:25 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,480
Posted By aenlaasu

I rode my first cycle trail this year. Running...

I rode my first cycle trail this year. Running north out of a Swedish town called Karlstad is a 60-70 mile trail called 'Klarälvbanan' (The Clear River Track) laid out on an old rail line. Straight...
Forum: Touring
11-05-12, 11:08 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,431
Posted By aenlaasu

Chipseal is used here in Sweden to fill the...

Chipseal is used here in Sweden to fill the gaping cracks left in roads after the spring thaw. Fairly easy to avoid. What I have a bigger problem with are the roads where much of the bitumen...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-05-12, 11:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,143
Posted By aenlaasu

Could be worse. You could be making small...

Could be worse. You could be making small children scream and cry. That's what happens when they see me. :P
Forum: Recumbent
11-04-12, 12:01 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 762
Posted By aenlaasu

Made the Leap!

I placed my order on Thursday and my new Sprint 26 trike will be built this coming week. With luck by the 17th, I'll have have it and snow be cursed! Unless we get a 4' blizzard I'll be able to ride...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-03-12, 11:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 16,114
Posted By aenlaasu

I have that issue as well. Doesn't matter what...

I have that issue as well. Doesn't matter what I'm sitting on, I hurt. Unless I'm perched forward with most of my weight on the backs of my thighs. I'd broken my tailbone last year, but it had healed...
Forum: Recumbent
10-15-12, 09:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,177
Posted By aenlaasu

Fenders help quite a bit, but I still get ice or...

Fenders help quite a bit, but I still get ice or snow thrown up from beneath them when winter hits.

One thing to consider before getting a traditional shifting derailleur is what kind of clearance...
Forum: Recumbent
10-11-12, 12:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,374
Posted By aenlaasu

I've had it happen once on my Trice Q (tadpole...

I've had it happen once on my Trice Q (tadpole trike) when I didn't notice that one of my clips hadn't engaged properly. Fortunately, it happened just as I was getting rolling. Torqued my knee and...
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