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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-19-13, 02:41 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 5,666
Posted By brwarrior

7/19: 232.4 (Down 7 pounds since 7/1) MTD:...

7/19: 232.4 (Down 7 pounds since 7/1)

MTD: 395.01 miles. I've done 210 miles in the previous 7 days.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-15-13, 05:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,708
Posted By brwarrior

I believe Strava just added the live tracking for...

I believe Strava just added the live tracking for Premium members. I don't use the app as I have an Edge.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-15-13, 11:40 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 5,666
Posted By brwarrior

7/12: 236.6 7/15: 237.0 :( I ate too much for...

7/12: 236.6
7/15: 237.0 :( I ate too much for what I rode.

271.03 miles MTD.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-15-13, 11:34 AM
Replies: 297
Views: 11,634
Posted By brwarrior

I guess I never posted this month. Bad bad bad....

I guess I never posted this month. Bad bad bad. So, 600 is the goal. I did that in May. We'll see how this goes with zero organized events.

7/3: 19.59 Heard a clicking that was annoying. Thought...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-08-13, 09:24 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 5,666
Posted By brwarrior

Completely forgot about the thread... 7/1:...

Completely forgot about the thread...

7/1: 239.4
7/4: 239.4
7/8: 238.8

MTD: 116.98 miles

It was pretty hot out here last week so I didn't get any riding in until Wednesday evening. I was...
Forum: Commuting
06-28-13, 03:38 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,721
Posted By brwarrior

I just recently got a Road ID. I got the lower...

I just recently got a Road ID. I got the lower end model with the Velcro-like strap. I'd probably go up a model from that if I had it to do over. Though I do always carry my wallet when I ride,...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-28-13, 01:00 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,963
Posted By brwarrior

I have no idea what I'm going to do. I'm not even...

I have no idea what I'm going to do. I'm not even sure yet what that ultimate weight goal is going to be. My first milestone is 222 (tipped the scale at 239.4 this morning.) I weighed 222 in 9th...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-28-13, 11:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 529
Posted By brwarrior

I too have been bitten by the Strava bug. It...

I too have been bitten by the Strava bug. It seems like 90% of my rides I get a PR on some segment. Even more I get a top 3 PR. I like that it shows me at some point on that ride I was working hard....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-28-13, 11:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 544
Posted By brwarrior

I'm riding early in the morning to beat the heat...

I'm riding early in the morning to beat the heat tomorrow. We've got a big ride tomorrow. 150 miles and 15,000' of climbing. I'm going to work one of the last rest stops.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-28-13, 11:07 AM
Replies: 248
Views: 8,722
Posted By brwarrior

6/26: 25.38 Had to take a detour (and make a...

6/26: 25.38 Had to take a detour (and make a slightly shorter route) from my buddies house since someone has decide to break bottles in front of his house for the last week. Why TF do people do that?...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-26-13, 12:43 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 5,666
Posted By brwarrior

10 pounds and 500 miles. It's going to be a...

10 pounds and 500 miles. It's going to be a chore. Things should really start heating up around here which will suck for riding in the evening. It's either up earlier, or go later. I know I've got...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-26-13, 12:08 AM
Replies: 248
Views: 8,722
Posted By brwarrior

6/14: 7.61 Dusted off the "old" hybrid and rode...

6/14: 7.61 Dusted off the "old" hybrid and rode down to the Farmer's Market. That thing is a tank, but rides like a Caddy. It was cool to see the owners of the LBS I go to working the bike valet....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-25-13, 01:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 878
Posted By brwarrior

I have a Giant Composite Defy 3. One of the Alum....

I have a Giant Composite Defy 3. One of the Alum. may be more in your price range. The Comp Defy 3 runs about 1750 retail in the States, not sure in the UK. I was 270 when I got mine. The wheels have...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-14-13, 02:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,948
Posted By brwarrior

Being primarily lycra, they stretch pretty well....

Being primarily lycra, they stretch pretty well. My only issue has been the jerseys. Thankfully, most vendors will have sizing charts. Aerotechs line for big men tend to run "true size." If looking...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-14-13, 01:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,948
Posted By brwarrior

I love my bibs! And so does anyone who has the...

I love my bibs! And so does anyone who has the pleasure riding behind me. I've got 2 different Peal Izumi in 2XL (Select and Elite), a pair of 3XL from the LBS (Champ Sys) which are too long, and a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-13-13, 11:58 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 8,722
Posted By brwarrior

6/10: 24.07 6/11am: 6.22 6/11pm: 25.03 / 661'...

6/10: 24.07
6/11am: 6.22
6/11pm: 25.03 / 661' (Working on the hills...slowly)
6/13: 10.03 Did my second TT. Cut over a minute and a half off my time, I think. I forget exactly. And it was freaking...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-10-13, 10:24 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,620
Posted By brwarrior

I've got a couple... Summer of '85 (between...

I've got a couple...

Summer of '85 (between 3rd & 4th grade) we had had just moved into a new apartment and I didn't know anyone in the neighborhood. I was looking at some cute girl when I was...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-10-13, 08:22 AM
Replies: 248
Views: 8,722
Posted By brwarrior

6/3: 23.33 My Monday night group ride. We moved...

6/3: 23.33 My Monday night group ride. We moved to a yogurt shop a little bit closer. They are changing the route starting this week so I'll probably drop closer to 20 miles. :/
6/4: +/-25.5 I did...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-04-13, 12:43 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 19,778
Posted By brwarrior

I'm in the I don't give an expletive what people...

I'm in the I don't give an expletive what people think group. If they have issues with the way I look I suggest they talk to their shrink, or find one. I used to wear light athletic shorts over my...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-03-13, 12:27 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,399
Posted By brwarrior

Are you doing the Climb to Kaiser? That's in the...

Are you doing the Climb to Kaiser? That's in the ball park for mileage and elevation I believe.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-03-13, 10:22 AM
Replies: 248
Views: 8,722
Posted By brwarrior

6/2: 30.33 Rode with a "B" group up to a local...

6/2: 30.33 Rode with a "B" group up to a local spot in the foothills to start on working the hills. Opted for not doing the loop (would have been 35+) and came back down. Did MUCH better than I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-31-13, 03:55 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 8,722
Posted By brwarrior

I've got some weekend events for one or two...

I've got some weekend events for one or two weekends this month so I'm going to lose some miles there and no bike events that helped put me over 600 in May. I think 500 will be pushing the envelope....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-30-13, 10:34 PM
Replies: 415
Views: 12,133
Posted By brwarrior

5/29: 24.02 WINDY! Picked up my second PR in two...

5/29: 24.02 WINDY! Picked up my second PR in two days on a 1 mile segment from 20.0 to like 21.3MPH. I'm sure the wind was part of that as it was a downwind run.
5/30 am: 15.12 Nice and calm this...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-29-13, 12:47 PM
Replies: 415
Views: 12,133
Posted By brwarrior

I've just been trying to lose the weight before I...

I've just been trying to lose the weight before I go climbing. Everything east and north of here is mountains. Most I've done was 950' on a 43 mile ride. The .4 mile at about 7% was about what I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-29-13, 11:31 AM
Replies: 415
Views: 12,133
Posted By brwarrior

5/24: 1.72 Testing a new saddle. It's working...

5/24: 1.72 Testing a new saddle. It's working pretty well. This one isn't in the "@ss hatchet" category. Get's a little uncomfy at slow speeds (under 12mph) on the A Rides.
5/24: 16.88 LBS ride to...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-24-13, 02:21 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,707
Posted By brwarrior

I have a few rides planned starting tonight: ...

I have a few rides planned starting tonight:

LBS does a group social ride from their shop to the farmer's market. I did it two weeks ago and it was a blast. We ride a little bit in the country, at...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-24-13, 11:23 AM
Replies: 415
Views: 12,133
Posted By brwarrior

5/19: 12.53 5/20: 23.83 5/21: 11.27 5/22:...

5/19: 12.53
5/20: 23.83
5/21: 11.27
5/22: 26.94 (I passed 400 miles in one month for the first time.)
5/23: 31.33

I added some mileage manually to fix my 2 mile screwup from my Metric.

MTD...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-23-13, 12:43 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,645
Posted By brwarrior

I got the 500 with the HRM and speed cadence (the...

I got the 500 with the HRM and speed cadence (the black and red unit.) They fit me just fine with about a 48-50" chest (I've never measured, just a guess). I hope you have better luck than I've had....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-18-13, 11:23 PM
Replies: 415
Views: 12,133
Posted By brwarrior

5/18 - 60 California Classic Weekend Metric. My...

5/18 - 60 California Classic Weekend Metric. My first Metric! I was talking to my friend I do event rides with it just got to be monotonous. Just cranking away. The last 1/3 to 1/4 of the ride was...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-17-13, 11:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 17,212
Posted By brwarrior

California Classic in Fresno. Get to ride on the...

California Classic in Fresno. Get to ride on the freeway (CA-168) going the wrong way!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-17-13, 01:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 17,212
Posted By brwarrior

I use Buh Bump or whatever that gel is called. I...

I use Buh Bump or whatever that gel is called. I had a defective HRM. LBS talked to Garmin (nothing I did helped bring anything normal unless it was under 30 minutes) and they sent a new strap and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-16-13, 11:54 PM
Replies: 415
Views: 12,133
Posted By brwarrior

5/13 - 6.58 5/14 - 12.53 (I like this nice...

5/13 - 6.58
5/14 - 12.53 (I like this nice ride. Takes about an hour off the clock, bike lanes for the most part and very light traffic.)
5/15 - 6.14 (AM Commute) Today was the local Bike to Work...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-16-13, 01:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 17,212
Posted By brwarrior

In my 2.5 weeks of using MFP I've come to the...

In my 2.5 weeks of using MFP I've come to the conclusion that none of these estimators are close. Maybe one is. One ride, 3 sites/apps: Strava 1000, Garmin (Edge 500, no HRM) 2000, MFP 3000. I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-13-13, 12:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 489
Posted By brwarrior

My main riding partner and best friend just got...

My main riding partner and best friend just got me onto MFP. I used to say no way would I EVER count calories. I've been eating a big dish of crow for the last 2 weeks. Down 6 pounds. Usually my...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-13-13, 12:34 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,708
Posted By brwarrior

That is one sweet looking bike. Congrats. ...

That is one sweet looking bike. Congrats.



Giant has their Ride Sense unit. It's invisible from outside the chain stay. Love that thing. I find zip tied on components to look like garbage. We...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-12-13, 09:50 PM
Replies: 415
Views: 12,133
Posted By brwarrior

5/12 - 12.59 A recovery and test ride. I've had...

5/12 - 12.59 A recovery and test ride. I've had nothing but problems with the HRM that came with my Edge 500. LBS talked to Garmin and they sent a brand new HRM. There's a new one out (HRM3-SS) and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-12-13, 07:30 AM
Replies: 415
Views: 12,133
Posted By brwarrior

5/10 - 16.39 (It was actually much closer to 17...

5/10 - 16.39 (It was actually much closer to 17 as I forgot to turn the Garmin on until a bit into the ride) LBS does a ride from their shop to the Farmers Market. We had 25 total at one point. Ride...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-10-13, 12:48 PM
Replies: 415
Views: 12,133
Posted By brwarrior

The weather kinda sucked early this week so it...

The weather kinda sucked early this week so it threw me off:

5/6 - 6 .65
5/7 - 10.27 Went out and did some intervals. I got about 2.5 1/2 mile intervals in and the legs checked out.
5/8 - 25.07...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-06-13, 07:24 AM
Replies: 415
Views: 12,133
Posted By brwarrior

5/5 - 10.17 A breakfast ride that was supposed to...

5/5 - 10.17 A breakfast ride that was supposed to be 18 miles round trip (plus 5.5 to the start and back) was cut short by the ride leader a mile into it because of crazy wind.

Forecast is for...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-04-13, 08:45 PM
Replies: 415
Views: 12,133
Posted By brwarrior

5/1 AM Commute - 6.19 5/1 PM Commute - 5.22 ...

5/1 AM Commute - 6.19
5/1 PM Commute - 5.22
5/1 Evening - 22.33
5/2 AM Commute - 6.21 (Had an awsome Strava segment and moved from 20th to 8th.)
5/4 - 38.38 Cycling Club Members only Mini Metric....
Forum: Commuting
05-01-13, 04:14 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,343
Posted By brwarrior

I started commuting last week but so far (4...

I started commuting last week but so far (4 commutes) has been roughly:

Alarm at 5:30. Generally out of bed by 6. I'm NOT a morning person.
Make and eat breakfast, fart around on the computer...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-01-13, 03:21 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,802
Posted By brwarrior

I don't think any one event did it other than my...

I don't think any one event did it other than my best friend wanting to lose weight too. I've always been overweight, he was a swimmer and after he got married he really put on a lot of weight. We...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-01-13, 07:20 AM
Replies: 415
Views: 12,133
Posted By brwarrior

I was going to shoot for 400 this month which I...

I was going to shoot for 400 this month which I think is pretty good. I kinda overdid it the last week and my legs are kinda sore. So 400 + 40 = 440. This should be good. I think I'm tackling my...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-01-13, 07:08 AM
Replies: 388
Views: 11,109
Posted By brwarrior

4/29 - 22.85 4/30 - 6.19 4/30 - 5.24 I...

4/29 - 22.85
4/30 - 6.19
4/30 - 5.24

I was going to try to get 400 but I had to let the legs rest yesterday (4/30). Oh well. There's always May.

MTD - 382.05
YTD - 489.27
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-28-13, 09:36 PM
Replies: 388
Views: 11,109
Posted By brwarrior

4/27 - 31.57 Back to my Saturday morning rides...

4/27 - 31.57 Back to my Saturday morning rides with my best friend. I consider him to be in much better fitness than me. I've got probably 40 extra pounds he doesn't. He was done at mile 28 and I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-27-13, 12:58 AM
Replies: 388
Views: 11,109
Posted By brwarrior

4/26 - 9.73 Took a short ride to try out a...

4/26 - 9.73 Took a short ride to try out a saddle. Doing the LBS' saddle trial program. This one Fizik Antares is ok. Definitely a better fit but not sure it's The One. I'm possibly going to do a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-25-13, 04:06 PM
Replies: 388
Views: 11,109
Posted By brwarrior

4/24 (AM) - 5.47 Commute to work a slightly...

4/24 (AM) - 5.47 Commute to work a slightly different route
4/24 (PM) - 21.55 Evening ride. Actually had a guy ride up and chat with my buddy and I. There was some talk about getting a flat and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-23-13, 08:25 PM
Replies: 388
Views: 11,109
Posted By brwarrior

4/23 (AM) - 5.23 First commute to work....

4/23 (AM) - 5.23 First commute to work. Everything went great. Was a little worried about a bike lane with parking to the right along a 1/2 mile stretch of apartments and I couldn't get over to make...
Forum: Commuting
04-23-13, 03:50 PM
Replies: 456
Views: 66,060
Posted By brwarrior

312621 Hopefully that works. I have a...

312621

Hopefully that works. I have a company vehicle so I left the truck at work last night and am planning on commuting 2-3 days a week depending on after-work activities. Most of the time I'll...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-22-13, 09:57 PM
Replies: 388
Views: 11,109
Posted By brwarrior

4/22 - 22.96 After being a total lazy bum last...

4/22 - 22.96 After being a total lazy bum last week after Wednesday I left the truck at work and rode to the evening "A Train" ride. +/-7.9 as a "warm up". Did the 6.5 loop. The balance was the ride...
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