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Forum: Electric Bikes
07-08-21, 05:22 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,254
Posted By chaapa

my ebike is my primary mode of transportation. I...

my ebike is my primary mode of transportation. I choose to not own a car and I sold my traditional bike when I realized I'm unlikely to want to rice it again. I take public transport only when the...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-08-21, 05:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,532
Posted By chaapa

What a nice bike! I hope you are loving it.

What a nice bike! I hope you are loving it.
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-14-21, 11:35 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,259
Posted By chaapa

I am retired but have lots of social activities,...

I am retired but have lots of social activities, am learning the cello and have a summer cottage about 10 miles away. I use my ebike exclusively and don’t own a car. I carry my cello on my back and...
Forum: Living Car Free
10-23-20, 09:47 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,459
Posted By chaapa

The answer to your questions depends a lot on...

The answer to your questions depends a lot on where you live. I live in Finland where the virus has been managed very well. That being said, my medium-sized city uses public transportation at a level...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-11-20, 12:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,081
Posted By chaapa

Update. The bike shop took the bike back and...

Update. The bike shop took the bike back and exchanged it for an upgraded bike. :-) I'm thrilled with the new one!
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-07-20, 02:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,081
Posted By chaapa

Shimano steps problem

I have a new Helkama CE8 (made in Finland) e-bike with a shimano steps E6100. I am getting frequent E20 errors or sometimes just a blank screen. I have had it back to the dealer and they replaced a...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-09-20, 11:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 832
Posted By chaapa

E-bike with Trailer

I live in Finland and have an allotment garden with a cottage across town. It's about a 14 km trip one way from my house and I don't own a car. I have been using public transportation until now but...
Forum: Living Car Free
08-07-20, 06:35 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 36,083
Posted By chaapa

All very interesting. I wish I knew where you all...

All very interesting. I wish I knew where you all live. I used to live in Southeastern Massachusetts and only dreamed of being car free. But even with a car every trip was at least 10 miles, often...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-13-13, 04:34 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,955
Posted By chaapa

I've used Strava for several months now and...

I've used Strava for several months now and copied my rides over to Endomondo. It's quite simple. You copy the ride file to your computer from Strava and then upload the file to Endomondo. The trick...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-07-13, 11:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 867
Posted By chaapa

I just found this in the New York Times about...

I just found this in the New York Times about classes for bike riders. I'm sharing it cause I enjoyed it.
...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-29-13, 01:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 704
Posted By chaapa

I just wanted to share my weight watchers...

I just wanted to share my weight watchers experience. I have been attending since December. I lost about 25 pounds riding my bike after I first got it and then I seemed to plateau as winter weather...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-29-13, 12:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 867
Posted By chaapa

You have some great resources for biking in New...

You have some great resources for biking in New York City. You might start here: http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/bicyclists/bikemaps.shtml

I have discovered riding on the roads gets easier with...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-15-13, 07:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 995
Posted By chaapa

Looking for a "like" button here. Looks and...

Looking for a "like" button here. Looks and sounds like serious fun!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-15-13, 07:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,187
Posted By chaapa

A good LBS will treat you with respect no matter...

A good LBS will treat you with respect no matter your size, age, or whatever. If you get less than that, go elsewhere.

I started riding a year ago as an overweight female not so far south of 60....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-08-13, 05:04 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,629
Posted By chaapa

I will put in a plug here for the Clydesdale...

I will put in a plug here for the Clydesdale challenge on Endomondo. We have several versions going every month: most calories riding a bike, most miles riding a bike and most calories burned doing...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-08-13, 04:53 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,629
Posted By chaapa

I used my cell phone with Strava for the last...

I used my cell phone with Strava for the last year with only a couple of hitches. Nothing big. I rode a little over 2000 miles last year, most of it using Strava on the (free) andrioid phone. The...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-26-13, 08:03 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,050
Posted By chaapa

It may not be directly related to nutrition at...

It may not be directly related to nutrition at all. I liked this one that at least doesn't debunk pickle juice:
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/06/09/phys-ed-can-pickle-juice-stop-muscle-cramps/
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-22-13, 06:17 PM
Replies: 3,556
Views: 2,498,047
Posted By chaapa

No, Doohickie, the plaid looks great! Doesn't...

No, Doohickie, the plaid looks great! Doesn't make you look fat. Love that plaid hat-bill peeking out from under your helmet!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-18-13, 06:13 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,649
Posted By chaapa

I'm sensitive to what I call the chemistry lab...

I'm sensitive to what I call the chemistry lab taste of sport drinks and processed foods, including most granola bars. I really don't like them. I carry water on my bike. I haven't ridden more than...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-12-13, 07:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 327
Posted By chaapa

Welcome, good luck on your journey.

Welcome, good luck on your journey.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-12-13, 06:50 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,929
Posted By chaapa

Impressive!

Impressive!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-12-13, 06:49 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,929
Posted By chaapa

I will probably always be an athena. At 150...

I will probably always be an athena. At 150 pounds I would have a BMI of 22.1...Going much under that is not likely for me. By the end of 2013 I hope to have shed the obese characterization and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-12-13, 05:19 PM
Replies: 924
Views: 45,171
Posted By chaapa

There are many negative reviews of the gadget on...

There are many negative reviews of the gadget on Amazon.com. Most of them question its accuracy. The reason I have decided not to use one is that once I have it I can't manually update my activity.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-12-13, 05:16 PM
Replies: 924
Views: 45,171
Posted By chaapa

That is awesome!

That is awesome!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-01-12, 06:29 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,955
Posted By chaapa

I assume a trogdolyte doesn't use a GPS device...

I assume a trogdolyte doesn't use a GPS device either ;). If you manually enter the data you will need to enter your distance and the time it took you to complete your ride. When you set up your...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-17-12, 06:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 620
Posted By chaapa

Welcome! I can relate to the falling over part....

Welcome! I can relate to the falling over part. Happened to me a few times not so long ago.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-15-12, 07:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 438
Posted By chaapa

Welcome Bill. Here you are not old or fat...I...

Welcome Bill. Here you are not old or fat...I hope you enjoy riding that bike as much as the rest of us do.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-02-12, 08:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,211
Posted By chaapa

:-))) Of course! But I thought it...

:-)))

Of course! But I thought it interesting and motivating (to me, at least) that after years of decline, I start riding my bike a lot and my teeth stabilize. I expected to see improvements in...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-02-12, 07:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,460
Posted By chaapa

I struggled with saddles for a long time. I...

I struggled with saddles for a long time. I think weight is a big contributor to saddle problems. My husband who is skinny can ride on anything. My much heavier @$$ is very sensitive to saddles. It...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-19-12, 09:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,211
Posted By chaapa

Surprising Health Benefit from Cycling

A little background: I have have been having trouble with my gums for a few years now. I see a periodontist regularly and get my teeth cleaned every three months. Three months ago things were not...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-18-12, 11:57 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,480
Posted By chaapa

I am jealous! Ventura is my home town and ...

I am jealous! Ventura is my home town and graduated from UCSB twice(BS and MS). Live in Massachusetts now. I'm looking forward to seeing your Strava data!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-14-12, 08:58 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 5,881
Posted By chaapa

That's what I love about my LBS. I had quite a...

That's what I love about my LBS. I had quite a huge mental hurdle to jump in order to start riding a road bike at my age and size. They treated me as though it was the most normal thing in the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-13-12, 08:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 677
Posted By chaapa

A church. Not much call for those buildings...

A church. Not much call for those buildings anymore. Most Americans don't go to church these days and congregations are shrinking and becoming silver-haired.
Lutheran or Episcopalian?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-03-12, 07:32 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 7,478
Posted By chaapa

This was publishe in the New York Times this week...

This was publishe in the New York Times this week about diet vs exercise for weight loss. The jist of it seems to be that as we exercise and get more fit, our BMR goes DOWN making it harder to lose...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-03-12, 07:18 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,934
Posted By chaapa

I think it is possible to overthink this. I had...

I think it is possible to overthink this. I had a hybrid for years and never rode it much. I don't know why...it was OK to ride but I just didn't ride it. In April I bought a road bike and I LOVE...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-30-12, 07:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 684
Posted By chaapa

Good video. Nice ride. Sure looks like you all...

Good video. Nice ride. Sure looks like you all are really FAST!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-28-12, 09:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 624
Posted By chaapa

Congratulations! That is awesome.

Congratulations! That is awesome.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-23-12, 07:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 413
Posted By chaapa

Wonderful!! Loved it!

Wonderful!! Loved it!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-22-12, 11:13 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,615
Posted By chaapa

Oh my!!! We're rooting for you to heal quickly.

Oh my!!! We're rooting for you to heal quickly.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-20-12, 07:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 411
Posted By chaapa

First 1000 Miles Today.

I don't know how many of you keep track of your rides but I love keeping such silly data. Anyway, tonight I'm celebrating reaching my first 1000 mile mark. It's significant because one morning in...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-18-12, 07:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 350
Posted By chaapa

Thanks for posting. You've got an inspiring...

Thanks for posting. You've got an inspiring story as do so many people on this forum.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-18-12, 06:30 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,729
Posted By chaapa

I mostly ride on a MUP near my home. I often...

I mostly ride on a MUP near my home. I often feel like if I'm going too fast to smile and wave at people I pass and laugh at the silly grins every dog seems to wear, it's too fast. I know I'm way...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-18-12, 05:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 723
Posted By chaapa

I know that you are riding distances similar to...

I know that you are riding distances similar to mine. I am wondering about your shoes. I am using Bontrager Race Road shoes (men's) that came with e-soles:...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-18-12, 05:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,066
Posted By chaapa

I can see that you've lost substantial weight. ...

I can see that you've lost substantial weight. Congratulations! Cycling is the perfect activity-- it's lots of fun and the weight comes off as a bonus. You're looking good, Beachgrad.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-17-12, 07:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 829
Posted By chaapa

I struggle with wrist and hand tingling. I...

I struggle with wrist and hand tingling. I wouldn't call it "pain" but it borders on numbness and can be quite annoying. It has nothing to do with handlbars because it happens on both my hybrid and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-14-12, 06:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 622
Posted By chaapa

Great Job! Thanks for posting... you're an...

Great Job! Thanks for posting... you're an inspiration.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-14-12, 06:39 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,717
Posted By chaapa

Beautiful bike! Now go ride the heck out of it.

Beautiful bike! Now go ride the heck out of it.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-14-12, 06:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 496
Posted By chaapa

Congratulations. That is something to be proud...

Congratulations. That is something to be proud of!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-14-12, 06:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,812
Posted By chaapa

I agree about the LBS. My husband and I both got...

I agree about the LBS. My husband and I both got bikes below MSRP at our repective LBSs. We are both happy with them and have someone to take them to when there are problems. We both visited our...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-14-12, 06:11 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,280
Posted By chaapa

I am so sorry that your bikes are gone. I would...

I am so sorry that your bikes are gone. I would be heartbroken in your situation. I hope they are recovered.
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