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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-27-10, 01:10 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,277
Posted By racer21

290 now.. would like to get around 210.

290 now.. would like to get around 210.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-05-08, 12:23 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,131
Posted By racer21

Last year I did the 50 (44) Flying Wheels. The...

Last year I did the 50 (44) Flying Wheels. The previous year I Tour De Cure, 44 mile, and FW 65 mile loop. This year the plan is to do the 65 for Tour De Cure and 100 for FW.

If you want to do...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-04-08, 03:16 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,131
Posted By racer21

It will be a busy couple weeks, that's for sure. ...

It will be a busy couple weeks, that's for sure.

I'm planning doing most of the cascade rides this year.
-Chilly Hilly, Flying Wheels, STP.

STP and RSVP, the plan is to ride those with my...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-04-08, 02:36 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,131
Posted By racer21

I did. That was the first hurdle. Signed up...

I did.
That was the first hurdle. Signed up for that and RSVP on Jan 1.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-04-08, 12:54 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,131
Posted By racer21

My goal for this year is to ride on RAW (Ride...

My goal for this year is to ride on RAW (Ride Around Washington). The ride is 6 days, and 5 of those days have more climbing then I've done before in 1 day. About 3200 ft is the most I've done.
...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-04-08, 09:48 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,975
Posted By racer21

+ 1

+ 1
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-23-08, 09:05 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 5,270
Posted By racer21

Ride 4000 miles this year. Be in shape to...

Ride 4000 miles this year.

Be in shape to enjoy riding RAW in August

http://www.cascade.org/EandR/raw/index.cfm

If I do that, the rest will take of itself.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-23-07, 09:30 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,128
Posted By racer21

Not out of the question at all. If you can ride...

Not out of the question at all. If you can ride 70 miles in a day, then you can do the 2 day STP. You may want to make sure you get in some back to back rides prior to STP, just so you'll know how...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-16-07, 10:57 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,038
Posted By racer21

+ 1

+ 1
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-12-07, 09:02 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,994
Posted By racer21

The Thule rack is the same as the ATOC. I ended...

The Thule rack is the same as the ATOC. I ended out with the ATOC over the Yakima for two reasons. I liked that the ATOC doesn't touch the frame of our tandem, like the Yakima does. Also the ATOC...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-02-07, 08:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 754
Posted By racer21

That's the same situation I was in, in 2005. All...

That's the same situation I was in, in 2005. All my riding up to that ride was flat riding. I ended out walking some on the Tour de cure. The first climb, (Inglewood hill) was difficult, and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-07, 11:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 522
Posted By racer21

You may want to contact the Cascade Bicycle club....

You may want to contact the Cascade Bicycle club. If they can't suggest a good route, they'll be able to hook you up with someone that can.

They may even have something that works for you on the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-04-07, 11:28 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 10,920
Posted By racer21

Our Rodriguez, the first tandem for my wife and...

Our Rodriguez, the first tandem for my wife and I.

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s20/racer21_photos/tandemside.jpg
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-21-07, 11:02 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,031
Posted By racer21

I agree with Tom that it is very doable, and not...

I agree with Tom that it is very doable, and not real hard if you build up your base.
This link from the Cascade Bicycle club shows a suggested training schedule for the Seattle to Portland ride. ...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-19-07, 11:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 569
Posted By racer21

I put a C/F set up on my bike last last year. ...

I put a C/F set up on my bike last last year. There are some rides in our area where the road vibration is pretty bad. I felt it was noticably better with the C/F bars on the bike.

If it was...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-07-07, 09:26 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,748
Posted By racer21

I've done STP the last two years, both times as a...

I've done STP the last two years, both times as a 2 day ride. Two years ago, I followed the chart provided from Cascade. I got pretty close to their suggested miles before the ride. Physically I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-20-07, 08:59 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,831
Posted By racer21

I'm 6'1" and 280#, and have used that same...

I'm 6'1" and 280#, and have used that same combination, and liked it a lot. I've also used the Speedplay Frogs, for the recessed cleat. I had some trouble with my toes falling asleep at first. I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-08-07, 11:53 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,535
Posted By racer21

- Would like to be around 240 by the end of Sept,...

- Would like to be around 240 by the end of Sept, right around 285 now.
- To ride 1 double century (Seattle to Portland 1 day, I've only done it as a 2 day ride).
- 5 Century rides
- 4500 miles...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-27-07, 11:28 AM
Replies: 253
Views: 51,930
Posted By racer21

Here's mine, custom Rodriguez (local Seattle...

Here's mine, custom Rodriguez (local Seattle builder) with Campy Chorus.
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s20/racer21_photos/custombike2.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-06, 07:23 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,669
Posted By racer21

+1

+1
Forum: Road Cycling
06-29-06, 09:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 476
Posted By racer21

I've used the Frogs on my road bike. I also like...

I've used the Frogs on my road bike. I also like them a lot, for the reasons you listed. Very easy to get in and out of. The float helps a lot for my knees, and it's easy to walk with the recessed...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-05-06, 12:55 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,445
Posted By racer21

Signed up (myself and my wife) yesterday. Last...

Signed up (myself and my wife) yesterday. Last year I signed up the first day of online registration, and my number was in the 700's. That was my first STP, and I did it in 2 days.

My wife is...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-17-05, 10:04 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,305
Posted By racer21

My wife has her two bikes hung in the living room...

My wife has her two bikes hung in the living room behind an oversized chair, and mine (2) are in our guest bedroom.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-05, 12:44 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,664
Posted By racer21

I got an S3 from Rodriguez last month. My...

I got an S3 from Rodriguez last month. My previous bike is their Arrow race. I'm a big guy, so my frame is not 100% S3, they did use a little bit of OX in some key areas, that is shaped to match...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-05, 12:07 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,510
Posted By racer21

Solo ride 70 miles. Group supported ride 108...

Solo ride 70 miles.

Group supported ride 108 miles, on the first day of STP.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-08-05, 09:50 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,791
Posted By racer21

In addition to cycling, I am into Home Theater,...

In addition to cycling, I am into Home Theater, it doesn't help the biking at all, but the biking lets me enjoy the theater with less guilt.

Also into auto racing, but all I race now is karts, and...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-05, 09:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 324
Posted By racer21

Yes I do, and I can't stop you, since I bought a...

Yes I do, and I can't stop you, since I bought a new bike a year after buying my first bike.
The original bike was already more bike then I needed, but hey, I "needed" a rain bike.

Let us know...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-05, 07:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 686
Posted By racer21

So you lied to save 5 bucks?? You should go...

So you lied to save 5 bucks??

You should go to your lbs and steal something made with Kevlar. They're usually puncture resistant.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-02-05, 12:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,080
Posted By racer21

My first bike was veloce, and a couple weeks ago...

My first bike was veloce, and a couple weeks ago I picked up a new bike with Chorus. I was discussing the with my lbs what I noticed differently between the two. The feeling in that shop is that...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-05, 12:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,327
Posted By racer21

I had the CS100. It worked well on my first...

I had the CS100. It worked well on my first ride, but then after that I started having trouble. I did not have the cadence sensor installed, so I was only working with the speed sensor. It would go...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-05, 09:14 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,226
Posted By racer21

I don't know how you haven't left yet!!! I was...

I don't know how you haven't left yet!!! I was fitted for a custom bike last week from a lbs. Could be up to 10 weeks, (hoping for only 4)... but if I had a call that my bike was done, all they...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-05, 09:05 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,072
Posted By racer21

White Giro Atmos

White Giro Atmos
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-06-05, 08:58 AM
Replies: 674
Views: 27,700
Posted By racer21

I've raced cars in the past, under a few...

I've raced cars in the past, under a few different numbers, 21 being my favorite (most successful). So I used Racer21 on some other forums, and it carried over here.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-05, 08:31 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,767
Posted By racer21

Too Funny, I am in the same boat. Spent a ton on...

Too Funny, I am in the same boat. Spent a ton on home theater... then had to start biking in order to get my fat @ss off the couch!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-05, 07:29 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 980
Posted By racer21

This is the first month I will break 500 miles. ...

This is the first month I will break 500 miles. The hardest part I have is getting enough time to put in the miles. Congrats on the breaking 1000, that's awesome.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-05, 07:24 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,767
Posted By racer21

I recorded it and got a chance to watch it last...

I recorded it and got a chance to watch it last night. I really liked it. I also enjoyed how much time they devoted to the other members of the team. I thought the HD looked good. Only problem I...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-05, 11:37 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 3,569
Posted By racer21

I'm riding it for the first time this year. ...

I'm riding it for the first time this year. Riding the 2 day, and camping in Vader.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-05, 10:19 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,524
Posted By racer21

Getting another one will solve the problem of...

Getting another one will solve the problem of only having six.

Wanting more doesn't sound like a problem.. so it's all good!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-05, 10:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 437
Posted By racer21

Good for you!! You are in for a great time. I...

Good for you!! You are in for a great time. I went in 2000 and had seats right at the start / finish.
Thinking of that start still gives me goosebumps.

Have fun!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-05, 09:41 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,436
Posted By racer21

310, hoping for more next month!!

310, hoping for more next month!!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-05, 10:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 498
Posted By racer21

I think in the case of Ferrari it really comes...

I think in the case of Ferrari it really comes down to tires. The Bridgestones just take way to long to become effective. Even so, Ferrari has still been fast this year, and Michael did have the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-05, 11:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 712
Posted By racer21

I have only ordered once from Nashbar, it went...

I have only ordered once from Nashbar, it went well, I got my order in about a week.

I have ordered things for my wife twice from Team Estrogen. Both times we received the order the next day. We...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-28-05, 01:57 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 39,947
Posted By racer21

That's right, just pull down the front..... and...

That's right, just pull down the front..... and don't let go!
Forum: Commuting
03-08-05, 01:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,350
Posted By racer21

I really like the BG trail, but also avoid it on...

I really like the BG trail, but also avoid it on week-ends, I agree it is way too crowded. I remember when I was in high school about 20 year ago, riding the trail from the U-district to Kenmore,...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-04, 11:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 871
Posted By racer21

I think I would take it back as well. I bought a...

I think I would take it back as well. I bought a new road bike (Rodriguez) 3 weeks ago that has Veloce components. The bike was being assembled while I was at the shop.

I have just over 300 miles...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-04, 03:48 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,459
Posted By racer21

Rodriguez Arrow

Rodriguez Arrow
Forum: Introductions
08-25-04, 12:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 272
Posted By racer21

Just west of Everett. If you want to catch the...

Just west of Everett. If you want to catch the ferry to Whidbey Island, the ferry dock is in Mukilteo.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-04, 10:22 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,766
Posted By racer21

Rodriguez Arrow just last week.

Rodriguez Arrow just last week.
Forum: Introductions
08-25-04, 10:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 272
Posted By racer21

Hello from Mukilteo, WA

Hello,

Been reading the forum for the last few weeks, and decided it was time to join.

I'm 38, just getting back into biking after many years away.

Glad to have found this forum, as I have...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-04, 09:36 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,854
Posted By racer21

Definately take a look at Rodriguez. They have...

Definately take a look at Rodriguez. They have some options that do fall within your price range.
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