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Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-04, 12:14 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 13,409
Posted By gun-n-gal

I second the idea of some kind of water to help...

I second the idea of some kind of water to help you cool down. At one of the rest stops in Michigan last year they had squirt guns to play with, that was fun! The same rest stop also had some remote...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-10-04, 05:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 661
Posted By gun-n-gal

Outashape, Wow, $60 a year is a great price!...

Outashape,

Wow, $60 a year is a great price! I'll keep my eye out for it. I went and stood in line for a couple of hours today for the weigh-in and never did make it into the store. Still had a...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-09-04, 07:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 661
Posted By gun-n-gal

Koffee, Yes, I'm sort of worried about that....

Koffee,

Yes, I'm sort of worried about that. I plan on being really careful. However, even if I don't get the 3 month membership, they are still going to provide nutriential information and a plan...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-08-04, 08:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 661
Posted By gun-n-gal

I did get an e-mail from them this evening. It...

I did get an e-mail from them this evening. It said they are having heavier response than they expected, and that the lines for the weigh-in could be long. So, I don't know what to expect. I'm hoping...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-08-04, 07:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 661
Posted By gun-n-gal

National Body Challenge

Hey check out this website: http://health.discovery.com/. If you sign up for the body challenge on Saturday at an official weigh-in, they say their giving a free 3 month membership to Bally's.
...
Forum: Commuting
12-12-03, 04:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 906
Posted By gun-n-gal

Write a letter to the editor of your local...

Write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper. That will be seen by many people if posted.
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-10-03, 07:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,014
Posted By gun-n-gal

Went to Target today and picked one up. Won't be...

Went to Target today and picked one up. Won't be able to try it out until the week-end at least. They didn't have any women's. so had to buy mens. Thanks for the tip.
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-08-03, 05:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,014
Posted By gun-n-gal

Guess I'm on my way to Target. Was just surfing...

Guess I'm on my way to Target. Was just surfing looking for just that. Thanks for the tip!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-01-03, 06:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,786
Posted By gun-n-gal

I agree with Kinetic systems in Clarkston. Jeff...

I agree with Kinetic systems in Clarkston. Jeff really knows his stuff!
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-03, 06:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 630
Posted By gun-n-gal

Sweet! Glad to hear everything went well. It's...

Sweet! Glad to hear everything went well. It's definitely something to remember for a long time.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-30-03, 04:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 847
Posted By gun-n-gal

Joeprim, Congrats on the ride! Doing all of it,...

Joeprim, Congrats on the ride! Doing all of it, but the last 19 miles is still a big accomplishment. You have every right to be proud of yourself.

I know what you mean about the sore rear end. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-03, 04:32 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 913
Posted By gun-n-gal

Congrats on your ride!Sounds like it was very...

Congrats on your ride!Sounds like it was very eventful. It's really cool when someone offers to let you ride in a paceline. Same thing happened to me on my MS150 ride, and it made all of the...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-03, 06:33 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 6,120
Posted By gun-n-gal

Hibiscus09: I did use Chamois Butt'r. I think it...

Hibiscus09: I did use Chamois Butt'r. I think it helped but did not stop getting saddle sores. Maybe I should have reapplied a couple of times both days. I'm still not completely satisfied with my...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-03, 07:26 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 6,120
Posted By gun-n-gal

If you have the chance to have a massage after...

If you have the chance to have a massage after the 1st day ride, do it! It really helped me on the second day. My legs were a little tight for the 1st 5 miles or so, and then loosened up. Second day...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-06-03, 11:36 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,532
Posted By gun-n-gal

A couple of us at work have been talking about...

A couple of us at work have been talking about doing the same thing. I second the idea of you letting us know what you think after a few days.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-03, 11:32 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 6,120
Posted By gun-n-gal

When you unclip with your right foot first, turn...

When you unclip with your right foot first, turn the wheel to the right, that way your weight will have to shift to the right also and keep you from falling to your left.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-28-03, 06:17 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 6,120
Posted By gun-n-gal

CarlJ: I thought going 64 miles as my longest was...

CarlJ: I thought going 64 miles as my longest was enough to get me to 75. After all it's only another 11 miles, less than an hour of riding. I wasn't trying to set any kind of time records, I just...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-03, 12:07 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 6,120
Posted By gun-n-gal

I also would recommend some longer training...

I also would recommend some longer training rides. My longest one before the MS150 was 64 miles. Once I made that, I knew I could do 75 without much problem. If you do a search you can find a...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-24-03, 02:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 663
Posted By gun-n-gal

Thanks for your responses, I kind of thought that...

Thanks for your responses, I kind of thought that was the reason. I know that on the final day the yellow jersey leads the peleton into Paris and then all he** breaks loose.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-24-03, 08:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 663
Posted By gun-n-gal

Why are stages 17 & 18 not important?

While listening to the tour, it sounds like stages 17 and 18 are not expected to impact the race at all. What's the deal with that?
Forum: Commuting
07-23-03, 06:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 840
Posted By gun-n-gal

When I was looking for a new bike I decided on a...

When I was looking for a new bike I decided on a Trek X01 cyclocross bike. It allows me to but racks and panniers on it. I haven't tried mounting fenders, but the braze-ons are there. Great all...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-03, 07:20 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 702
Posted By gun-n-gal

Superman: I hear ya on the Grand Rapids...

Superman:

I hear ya on the Grand Rapids ride. I thought about doing that one also, I was afraid the Detroit ride would be too hot in July, but there's no way I could have been ready that early in...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-03, 06:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 702
Posted By gun-n-gal

Pel-o-ton: Where was your ride at? There was...

Pel-o-ton:

Where was your ride at? There was another ride going on that was going in the opposite direction on Saturday, was that part of the helluva ride? I checked out the LMB website for...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-03, 06:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 702
Posted By gun-n-gal

Octoberblue: My longest training ride was 64...

Octoberblue:

My longest training ride was 64 miles. I did not do any back to back long distance rides. Not sure if it would have helped or not. I was not feeling too bad on the second morning....
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-03, 01:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 702
Posted By gun-n-gal

I made it! (Long)

This last week-end was the MS150 in the Detroit area. I was able to do the whole ride! Thanks to all of you guys who helped answer my questions and give me support during my training.

Day 1 the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-30-03, 07:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 832
Posted By gun-n-gal

My husband had the same surgery about 6 weeks...

My husband had the same surgery about 6 weeks ago. His recovery is going well. He doesn't ride, but I think he could do easy rides now. His biggest problem is he can't push with his arm, so I don't...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-03, 11:14 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,792
Posted By gun-n-gal

One thing I've always wondered about with the new...

One thing I've always wondered about with the new laws banning cell phone use while drive (except for hands free), is what about the truck drivers who are using their CB? It's not much different from...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-03, 01:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 709
Posted By gun-n-gal

Threadend, yes I do have a floor pump that will...

Threadend, yes I do have a floor pump that will do up to 160 psi, so it won't be a problem pumping up road tires.

Oscaregg, the tires have Bontrager on them, I'm not real sure about the rims....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-03, 09:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 709
Posted By gun-n-gal

Be faster with different tires?

I'm currently riding a Trek X01 cyclocross bike with the original tires. I have found that I'm only averaging about 1 mph faster than I was with my hybred bike. If I go to road tires will I gain much...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-03, 05:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 615
Posted By gun-n-gal

I couldn't get on last night. Haven't tried yet...

I couldn't get on last night. Haven't tried yet this morning.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-20-03, 09:45 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,151
Posted By gun-n-gal

I consider myself a roadie, however, we have a...

I consider myself a roadie, however, we have a couple of rail trails not too far from my home. They are a nice alternative on occasion. I live in a highly populated area, however, when I'm riding on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-03, 06:01 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,846
Posted By gun-n-gal

Thanks to all for the great responses. I'm really...

Thanks to all for the great responses. I'm really suprised that so many people find the second day easier. Hope the same is true for me! Great ideas for things to carry with me. I'm making a list up...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-03, 01:27 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,846
Posted By gun-n-gal

Grendel, I wanted to hear more about your...

Grendel, I wanted to hear more about your experience on your MS150 ride. Can I ask you a bunch of questions? I'm planning on doing my first one this July and I'm really nervous. I'll be doing 75...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-03, 09:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 656
Posted By gun-n-gal

I just registered yesterday and was able to get...

I just registered yesterday and was able to get on okay. Although I wanted to download the journal and wasn't able to do that. I'm looking for a log I can just keep on my hard drive and not have to...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-13-03, 07:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 493
Posted By gun-n-gal

What ride is this? I'm thinking about doing the...

What ride is this? I'm thinking about doing the MS150, haven't made up my mind on which one to do, the one in May in the Grand Rapids area, or the one in July from Springfield Oaks.

Sounds tough...
Forum: Touring
12-16-02, 07:07 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,838
Posted By gun-n-gal

Caadman, I don't think the 2003 information is...

Caadman, I don't think the 2003 information is out yet. I will probably do the one that starts in Davisburg, last year it was in July. There's also another one that is in Grand Rapids.

I should...
Forum: Touring
12-13-02, 08:05 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,838
Posted By gun-n-gal

I live in Auburn Hills, just around the corner...

I live in Auburn Hills, just around the corner from you. I don't normally tour, however, my goal is to do the MS150 this year. It would be nice to find some people to do that tour with.

I'm pretty...
Forum: Commuting
11-05-02, 09:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 569
Posted By gun-n-gal

Cute story! I read once that dogs have no...

Cute story! I read once that dogs have no conception of size, that's why small dogs will attack animals or people that are much bigger than they are. I guess size is all in the mind!!
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-02, 08:57 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 674
Posted By gun-n-gal

Those of you who like to use GPS's check out this...

Those of you who like to use GPS's check out this website. www.geocaching.com My husband and I like to combine bike rides with geocaching. If you like mysteries and treasure hunting, you'll like this!
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-11-02, 02:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 771
Posted By gun-n-gal

I tried Pilates a couple of months ago, my back...

I tried Pilates a couple of months ago, my back hurt so bad after the first class I dropped out. A know other people who have taken it, and they all say the right instructor makes all the difference....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-23-02, 06:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 753
Posted By gun-n-gal

Lin Kieu, If you're interested in...

Lin Kieu,

If you're interested in cyclocross have you checked out bloomer park in Rochester? They just built a cyclocross track. Go over there and check it out. Those guys could point you in the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-02, 09:51 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,892
Posted By gun-n-gal

I just recently bought a Trek X01 which is a...

I just recently bought a Trek X01 which is a cyclocross bike. If you can find one to test ride, do it. I found the ride less jaring than a standard road bike. I had some trouble reaching the shifters...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-02, 06:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 590
Posted By gun-n-gal

If you do some research you can get discounts...

If you do some research you can get discounts right now. I just bought a 2002 Trek X01. I had found out that the 2003 model was now available to be ordered at the same price as the 2002's. When I...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-02, 11:40 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,422
Posted By gun-n-gal

Do yourself a favor and test ride a cyclocross...

Do yourself a favor and test ride a cyclocross bike while you're at it. I was almost ready to buy the Giant OCR1 until I rode the Trek X01 and it changed my mind.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-19-02, 08:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 579
Posted By gun-n-gal

Got my new bike !!!

I picked up my new Trek X01 last night. Went for a quick 9 mile ride and had a ball!! I averaged 3 mph faster than with my hybred. I still have to find a pair of riding shoes, the LBS didn't have any...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-13-02, 11:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 683
Posted By gun-n-gal

Thanks for the responses. I do think I will go...

Thanks for the responses. I do think I will go with the Trek XO1. I have one LBS that has it in stock but for about $30 more than I can order a 2003 model for. I'm going to go back there and see if I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-12-02, 09:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 683
Posted By gun-n-gal

I'm so confused!!

I had just about made up my mind to buy a new Giant OCR1, really liked the way it fit, and I found a good deal. Yesterday I test rode a Trek Xo1 and really liked that one also.

So, will I ever...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-02, 12:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,148
Posted By gun-n-gal

I also am looking at the Giant OCR-1. So far it...

I also am looking at the Giant OCR-1. So far it feels the best on the test rides I've taken. I have found a LBS that has it on sale for $800 with a lifetime service contract, and 15% off any...
Forum: Introductions
07-08-02, 08:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 369
Posted By gun-n-gal

Welcome aboard, and yes you will find most people...

Welcome aboard, and yes you will find most people here are very nice, expect of course for Kobyj!!:D
Forum: Introductions
07-08-02, 08:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 417
Posted By gun-n-gal

I have had a Schwinn Frontier for about 5 years...

I have had a Schwinn Frontier for about 5 years now. I have had no problems with it at all. I do like the shifting in the handle bars, the only draw back is that it takes up room for mounting...
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