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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-18-12, 08:48 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 794,964
Posted By GizMoRdr

Sorry to hear about all of that Racer Ex. Sounds...

Sorry to hear about all of that Racer Ex. Sounds frustrating to say the least. I hope you recover well
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-12, 10:02 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 40,122
Posted By GizMoRdr

This article compares the two in terms of energy...

This article compares the two in terms of energy expenditure: http://www.drmirkin.com/fitness/8841.html
Couch to bike is easier than couch to run I think, so it is not a direct comparison i guess.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-04-12, 04:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 596
Posted By GizMoRdr

Thanks =) Ya.. great point and thanks for your...

Thanks =) Ya.. great point and thanks for your pointers. Which sort of reminds me of something. Any descending in the pack (especially when it was tight) made me nervous. Reaction time is decreased,...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-04-12, 03:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 596
Posted By GizMoRdr

1st Ever Group Ride..Amped

Well, i missed that Earlybirds event where I wanted to get my feet wet, but I joined Taleo on their HOP Lite group ride.. I guess it is an easier pace version of the "House of Pain" ride. It was like...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-12, 12:41 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,357
Posted By GizMoRdr

Thanks for all this great info

Thanks for all this great info
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-12, 11:58 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 7,213
Posted By GizMoRdr

This is how I have learned it as well. That said,...

This is how I have learned it as well. That said, I use the nuun tablets but only on rather hot, long rides.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-12, 10:54 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,357
Posted By GizMoRdr

Wow, thank you so much Beaker. I feel better. I...

Wow, thank you so much Beaker. I feel better. I honestly have been so bummed on this. Cycling is my passion and feeling like I lost an opportunity to try and get into this was hard to deal with. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-12, 10:39 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,357
Posted By GizMoRdr

Haven't read responses yet, and I meant to get...

Haven't read responses yet, and I meant to get here sooner. I have actually been pretty bummed because I didn't make it! Work threw an important study at me, and I had to opt out. I have been really...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-28-12, 12:35 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,357
Posted By GizMoRdr

Thanks again Beaker, I think I am just...

Thanks again Beaker, I think I am just over-analyzing everything (I analyze for a living). I have this plan to take the outside of the turns since i don't have much experience in turning with a...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-27-12, 11:50 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,357
Posted By GizMoRdr

Ya good point.. you need to fail sometimes to...

Ya good point.. you need to fail sometimes to re-evaluate what you need to work on. I don't take failure very well though.. so, this will probably be a good learning experience. If you aren't...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-27-12, 10:06 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,357
Posted By GizMoRdr

That was inspiring =) My Friday night will be...

That was inspiring =) My Friday night will be cycling related reading/watching. Thanks for pointing her out.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-27-12, 09:49 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,357
Posted By GizMoRdr

I really appreciate all the responses. I worried...

I really appreciate all the responses. I worried that by me mentioning that others have called me strong, I would sound like I am bragging to others. I didn't intend that at all... honestly. I think...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-26-12, 11:53 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 5,645
Posted By GizMoRdr

I agree completely

I agree completely
Forum: Road Cycling
01-26-12, 11:49 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 5,645
Posted By GizMoRdr

I absolutely love my garmin 500. I feel it is one...

I absolutely love my garmin 500. I feel it is one of the best investments i have made. It is compact yet offers tons of data options, but i love numbers so i may be biased there. I have maybe had one...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-26-12, 10:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 643
Posted By GizMoRdr

There are at least 3 or 4 in Davis

There are at least 3 or 4 in Davis
Forum: Road Cycling
01-26-12, 10:21 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,357
Posted By GizMoRdr

So, the team sorta suggested I do this, because...

So, the team sorta suggested I do this, because it is a good learning experience. I know this team leader is going to call me Saturday to touch base. I appreciate the great communication, but I guess...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-26-12, 10:16 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,357
Posted By GizMoRdr

Well stated... I need to just go have fun with...

Well stated... I need to just go have fun with it! Thanks
Forum: Road Cycling
01-26-12, 10:16 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,357
Posted By GizMoRdr

Everything you said there is really encouraging...

Everything you said there is really encouraging me, and I know no matter what this will give me a big rush and add some needed variety. Thanks again.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-26-12, 09:45 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,357
Posted By GizMoRdr

Great, thanks Beaker for all the info. I think I...

Great, thanks Beaker for all the info. I think I will go either way for the instruction part of it, that should ease my fears, and then I will just put myself out there and participate. Team Taleo...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-26-12, 09:25 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,357
Posted By GizMoRdr

Do I face fear and try a mock crit with no race experience?

I never ever post... sorta shy

So, i am a female who just loves cycling. A family friend associated with a local racing team happened to see me at some "fun race" event at a raceway (Infineon). I...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-15-12, 01:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 905
Posted By GizMoRdr

This absolutely. Who cares what anyone thinks...

This absolutely. Who cares what anyone thinks anyway
Forum: Road Cycling
01-08-12, 11:47 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,807
Posted By GizMoRdr

Yikes, that sounds scary to me. Glad you are...

Yikes, that sounds scary to me. Glad you are okay.. so curious what happened though.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-08-12, 11:41 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,326
Posted By GizMoRdr

Ya I guess that is the point. Your speed is going...

Ya I guess that is the point. Your speed is going to be based off your power, your weight and other environmental conditions. So, attributing a 3mph loss in speed to weight alone would be going down...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-25-11, 11:43 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 4,937
Posted By GizMoRdr

Rode all over the place as a kid, but it became a...

Rode all over the place as a kid, but it became a passion after a period of "trying to get in touch with myself". A breakup, transition to college, fear.. all led me to need to process my thoughts a...
Forum: Northern California
12-24-11, 07:12 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,964
Posted By GizMoRdr

Ya, I started around 11 but dressed like I...

Ya, I started around 11 but dressed like I started earlier. Warm climb, and the top and descent were much more tolerable than should be in December. Wore my fingerless gloves.
Forum: Northern California
12-24-11, 05:25 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,964
Posted By GizMoRdr

Oh I saw you guys out there.. wish I would have...

Oh I saw you guys out there.. wish I would have started with you to join the fun. I started later.. saw some of you descending =)
Forum: Road Cycling
10-31-11, 01:12 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,901
Posted By GizMoRdr

For me, I think I was riding within the first...

For me, I think I was riding within the first couple of days... just light spinning really for a few weeks or so. There was no way I could handle heavier breathing or getting up out of the saddle,...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-11, 06:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,430
Posted By GizMoRdr

Feeling strong and fluid like that is amazing and...

Feeling strong and fluid like that is amazing and makes grinding through sluggish feelings rides that much more worthwhile. I liked your writeup.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-01-11, 12:29 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,567
Posted By GizMoRdr

Wow, you have a great eye.. some amazing...

Wow, you have a great eye.. some amazing compositions. The colors are vibrant too.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-11, 09:40 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,676
Posted By GizMoRdr

A person can have 50,000 calories in storage as...

A person can have 50,000 calories in storage as shown in the calculation above, but this doesn't mean that the metabolism of fat to glucose (gluconeogenesis) is not time or energy consuming. Thus,...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-11, 09:13 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,309
Posted By GizMoRdr

1. Are you progressing toward meeting your...

1. Are you progressing toward meeting your cycling goals for the year?
One goal was to complete my first century, which I did last weekend - it was the Tahoe Sierra Century, 7000 feet climbing. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-11, 10:46 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,696
Posted By GizMoRdr

Go for distance now, and then you will get...

Go for distance now, and then you will get stronger, with stronger you go further or faster, and then you feel amazing for a bit until you want to be even stronger or faster, so you work harder, and...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-11, 04:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 515
Posted By GizMoRdr

The Brain can only use glucose as an energy...

The Brain can only use glucose as an energy source, so low blood glucose levels can affect brain function greatly. Cantaloupe would be a great source of simple sugars and could explain why you felt...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-09, 06:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 767
Posted By GizMoRdr

For renting, i would suggest this shop:...

For renting, i would suggest this shop: http://www.bikeshophawaii.com/rentals.html

You can ride from the shop, through Waikiki, through a wealthy residential area and continue on up the East side...
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