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Forum: Commuting
12-30-11, 09:43 AM
Replies: 1,825
Views: 74,764
Posted By MarcusW

silk (BC,CAN)________________8120 buzzbee...

silk (BC,CAN)________________8120
buzzbee (CA)________________7184
dschue5 (MN)________________6680 (11,253 total)
consularrider (VA)____________6527 (12,074 total)
MNBikeCommuter...
Forum: Commuting
11-14-11, 02:18 PM
Replies: 1,825
Views: 74,764
Posted By MarcusW

silk (BC,CAN)________________7190 buzzbee...

silk (BC,CAN)________________7190
buzzbee (CA)________________6277
dschue5 (MN)________________6018 (10,282 total)
JeffPoulin (FR/CH)____________ 5455 (8301 total)
bored117...
Forum: Commuting
10-25-11, 12:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 502
Posted By MarcusW

Love it!

Love that chart. Although, really, anything but sleet is fine.
Forum: Commuting
10-24-11, 04:45 PM
Replies: 1,825
Views: 74,764
Posted By MarcusW

1. silk (BC,CAN)_______________6632 buzzbee...

1. silk (BC,CAN)_______________6632
buzzbee (CA)________________5595
dschue5 (MN)________________5383 (9357 total)
JeffPoulin (FR/CH)____________ 5330 (8074 total)
bored117...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-17-11, 02:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 799
Posted By MarcusW

That's wonderful! Congratulations!

That's wonderful! Congratulations!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-17-11, 01:24 PM
Replies: 1,416
Views: 796,260
Posted By MarcusW

My NYC Bike Story (Video Profile)

As I approached 50lbs lost, Streetfilms did a profile on me that went live today as part of their NYC Rider Profiles... I thought it was fun!
Full article and video here:...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-31-11, 02:03 PM
Replies: 1,416
Views: 796,260
Posted By MarcusW

Ecovelo: Thanks! Beautiful pup you've got there...

Ecovelo: Thanks! Beautiful pup you've got there (and great blog, too).
Erwin8r: Congrats on what you've achieved so far! I'm just over a year in myself, but it's amazing how much better and...
Forum: Commuting
03-28-11, 02:51 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,381,755
Posted By MarcusW

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5190/5568694307_56d...

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5190/5568694307_56d2011658.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/marcuswoollen/5568694307/)
It gets me over the bridge to and from work rather nicely. That's about all I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-24-11, 02:47 PM
Replies: 1,416
Views: 796,260
Posted By MarcusW

Fantastic! Congratulations.

Fantastic! Congratulations.
Forum: Commuting
03-24-11, 01:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,831
Posted By MarcusW

I have pinhead skewers. I park outside in...

I have pinhead skewers. I park outside in Manhattan. I still have my wheels.
Forum: Commuting
03-24-11, 01:45 PM
Replies: 315
Views: 32,418
Posted By MarcusW

Well - there's always this one from one of our...

Well - there's always this one from one of our many snows in January...
(weight loss photo link in signature)
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5309/5556745664_af9ec7eb33.jpg...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-23-11, 08:42 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,484
Posted By MarcusW

Agreed - buy from a local shop that you feel...

Agreed - buy from a local shop that you feel comfortable discussing your needs with....test ride...and buy a bike you'll enjoy riding right now. As time goes on, you'll get a much stronger sense of...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-23-11, 02:41 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,484
Posted By MarcusW

I've been using a cheap ol' Jamis Citizen 1...

I've been using a cheap ol' Jamis Citizen 1 (aftermarket fenders, pinhead skewers, rack) for daily commuting from Jackson Heights to Manhattan - I'm a big fan of Al and his team over at Al's Cycle...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-23-11, 02:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,041
Posted By MarcusW

I'm also a fan of the Rock N Roll - gold. It...

I'm also a fan of the Rock N Roll - gold. It lasts a long time (even in wet weather) and keeps things as clean as they can be riding in NYC.
Forum: Commuting
03-23-11, 02:14 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,639
Posted By MarcusW

I moved to NYC 18 years ago, sold my car 17...

I moved to NYC 18 years ago, sold my car 17 years ago - use Zipcar/rentals when I need them. Just the cost of having a car here (parking $300/mo and up plus insurance before you dive a mile) never...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-23-11, 11:46 AM
Replies: 1,416
Views: 796,260
Posted By MarcusW

Thanks

Thanks, all for the kind words.

I lurked here a long time before I felt like I'd had anything to post - but there's plenty of encouragement to anyone starting out here - and for that I'm very...
Forum: Commuting
03-23-11, 09:55 AM
Replies: 1,825
Views: 74,764
Posted By MarcusW

jdgesus (WA)________________1732 augustgarage...

jdgesus (WA)________________1732
augustgarage (CA)___________1536.31 (2265.26 total)
bored117 (CA)_______________1476.5
buzzbee (CA)________________1432
Bud_Bent___________________1108 (1,236.4...
Forum: Commuting
03-23-11, 09:42 AM
Replies: 5,293
Views: 196,486
Posted By MarcusW

Cold and rainy today, made for a wet commute....

Cold and rainy today, made for a wet commute. Last Friday, however, was beautiful - and the perfect day to use the new camera my boss gave me.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfMenlZt2Q4
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-08-11, 03:01 PM
Replies: 1,416
Views: 796,260
Posted By MarcusW

One year on a bicycle.

Hello - Exactly one year ago today, I bought a bicycle from a shop near my office in Manhattan.

I had no idea how transformative a decision that would be at the time. My doctor had expressed...
Forum: Commuting
01-26-11, 10:14 AM
Replies: 5,293
Views: 196,486
Posted By MarcusW

Snowier than expected in NYC this morning.

We were supposed to get flurries turning to drizzle this morning before the blizzard arrived this evening. Left home with light snow, clear wet roads, 36º; no snow sticking. Arrived at work an hour...
Forum: Commuting
12-30-10, 08:32 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,056
Posted By MarcusW

I was getting a flat a week (and often more) with...

I was getting a flat a week (and often more) with the stock tires on my hybrid from all the broken glass on the streets - switched to the Pilot City tires in October, and haven't flatted since. They...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-20-10, 10:07 AM
Replies: 1,416
Views: 796,260
Posted By MarcusW

New Coverage

I know many here have lost much more, but still, it was sort of fun to get covered by the local paper:
NY Daily News: Biking to Work Pops Stubborn Spare Tire...
Forum: Commuting
12-01-10, 10:38 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,280
Posted By MarcusW

We picked up one of these for the other...

We picked up one of these for the other (occasional rider and commuter) in our household: Mongoose Kaldi Double Commuter...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-12-10, 05:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,036
Posted By MarcusW

Al's Cycle Solutions on 10th at 47th has them...

Al's Cycle Solutions on 10th at 47th has them both - plus he's a nice guy.
http://alscyclesolutions.com/brands/
Forum: Commuting
11-08-10, 03:05 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 4,473
Posted By MarcusW

Total distance - 6.5 miles - Queens to West Side...

Total distance - 6.5 miles - Queens to West Side of Manhattan.
Bike: 40-45 minutes depending on lights and traffic.
Subway + walk to station: 35-40 minutes. (At night, can be much longer when...
Forum: Commuting
11-08-10, 02:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 542
Posted By MarcusW

Ride. The hardest part is getting out the front...

Ride. The hardest part is getting out the front door. Plus, the sleet just bounced off my clothes this morning in NYC and I didn't get (very) wet.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-08-10, 01:39 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,873,252
Posted By MarcusW

Here we go...it's a relatively cheap Jamis...

Here we go...it's a relatively cheap Jamis Citizen 1 - but it's my daily commuter. Bought it in late March as my first bike since I was a kid, and since then have put on just over 100 miles a week,...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-08-10, 10:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 850
Posted By MarcusW

Just got back from a week in Mexico, laying on...

Just got back from a week in Mexico, laying on the beach and eating and drinking whatever I wanted. I went running every morning and swimming every day, but still, I gained a little over 5 pounds in...
Forum: Commuting
11-08-10, 09:49 AM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 302,545
Posted By MarcusW

First day back commuting after a week on the...

First day back commuting after a week on the beach in Mexico.

And the first day of frozen precipitation here in NYC....big sharp pieces of sleet.

Plus I gained 5 pounds last week. And had a...
Forum: Commuting
10-27-10, 10:40 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,347
Posted By MarcusW

Follow-up on the Michelin Pilot City tires -...

Follow-up on the Michelin Pilot City tires - 700x35. After three weeks, at about 100 miles/week I still haven't had a flat. And there's a ton of glass out on the street. Such a relief!
Forum: Commuting
10-27-10, 10:05 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 4,316
Posted By MarcusW

I have something similar to this...

I have something similar to this (http://www.origin-8.com/?page_id=91&short_code=Joe-2-Go+Drink+Holder&cl1=HYDRATION): but it was from Performance Bike (they no longer sell it) - same idea as the...
Forum: Commuting
10-27-10, 08:58 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,204
Posted By MarcusW

There's a review here...

There's a review here (http://www.bikecommuters.com/2010/10/27/bontrager-ncs-1-fender-review/) of the Bontrager NCS-1 fenders installed on a dual purpose cyclocross and commuter bike.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-06-10, 03:29 PM
Replies: 1,416
Views: 796,260
Posted By MarcusW

BMI Under 30...no longer technically...

BMI Under 30...no longer technically obese...Woo-hoo!
My neck is beginning to reappear...I also have had to get smaller pants twice now...that's always fun. :thumb:

2009: ...
Forum: Commuting
10-06-10, 01:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,347
Posted By MarcusW

Just added a set of Michelin Pilot Citys to...

Just added a set of Michelin Pilot Citys to replace the "CST Marathon/Tour" that came stock with my Jamis hybrid

Old tires were flatting out weekly (or more). I tried a set of slime tubes, but...
Forum: Commuting
09-22-10, 10:15 AM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 302,545
Posted By MarcusW

NYC Morning Commute: Commuting by Bicycle from...

NYC Morning Commute: Commuting by Bicycle from Jackson Heights, Queens to Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4087/5014392901_7debc867ba_m.jpg...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-20-10, 10:45 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 8,205
Posted By MarcusW

Rode the NYC Century last weekend on my Jamis...

Rode the NYC Century last weekend on my Jamis Citizen 1 (since rain was in the forecast, I left the fenders on, and the rack...and my blinkies to be seen in traffic in the rain....). Bike worked out...
Forum: Commuting
08-24-10, 01:36 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,575
Posted By MarcusW

If they add key-fob access to the bike room,...

If they add key-fob access to the bike room, they'll always have a record of whose key was used to get into the room at any given time....that would seem like great theft-protection. Plus, it would...
Forum: Commuting
08-13-10, 09:22 AM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 302,545
Posted By MarcusW

After a record-breaking hot and sticky summer,...

After a record-breaking hot and sticky summer, this morning was perfect in NYC. 70ºF/20ºC at travel time, and the rains yesterday cleared out a lot of the humidity and smoggy haze (and washed away...
Forum: Commuting
07-14-10, 03:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 695
Posted By MarcusW

I have a set of Pinhead locks on my wheels, seat...

I have a set of Pinhead locks on my wheels, seat and headset. I often park my bike outside in NYC. I still have my wheels, saddle and headset ... your mileage may vary.

I like these, because it...
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