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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-30-17, 01:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,044
Posted By jimmyj726

:thumb:That's nice:thumb:

:thumb:That's nice:thumb:
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-28-17, 09:19 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,576
Posted By jimmyj726

Got my bike back from LBS. Rode it 30 miles this...

Got my bike back from LBS. Rode it 30 miles this morning. Rode like I stole it.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-24-17, 11:16 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,576
Posted By jimmyj726

I hope to have mine back today. :thumb::lol:

I hope to have mine back today. :thumb::lol:
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-23-17, 07:40 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,576
Posted By jimmyj726

Broke my first spoke ever yesterday also. Was 20...

Broke my first spoke ever yesterday also. Was 20 miles into a 26 mile ride. Heard it when it popped. Checked that it would not damage my rear derailleur and rode it home. Took it to the LBS this...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-17-17, 06:25 PM
Replies: 373
Views: 70,463
Posted By jimmyj726

I love walking so I guess I am a peasant :-)). ...

I love walking so I guess I am a peasant :-)). My wife bought me a Garmin Vivioactive HR for my birthday last year. Got it on July 21, 9 days prior to b'day. Since then I have walked 765 miles. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-17-17, 06:20 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,205
Posted By jimmyj726

Nice looking bike. I would ride it proudly.

Nice looking bike. I would ride it proudly.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-03-16, 07:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 876
Posted By jimmyj726

I have been reading your blog and riding with you...

I have been reading your blog and riding with you in spirit. Some day I hope to have the chance to do a similar ride. Thanks for your efforts. Good luck with the rest of the ride.
Forum: Southeast
08-20-16, 02:48 PM
Replies: 4,826
Views: 459,499
Posted By jimmyj726

Yep. I would do it again.:D

Yep. I would do it again.:D
Forum: Southeast
08-20-16, 11:31 AM
Replies: 4,826
Views: 459,499
Posted By jimmyj726

21.2 miles this morning. Had to work off a DQ...

21.2 miles this morning. Had to work off a DQ dipped ice cream from last night. (probably need to ride twice as far)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-22-16, 09:15 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,861
Posted By jimmyj726

I have the Allen Deluxe hitch rack. It works...

I have the Allen Deluxe hitch rack. It works great for me. Adding a hitch to a Civic is pretty easy. I had a Civic and added a hitch to it. Bolts right to the frame. No cutting or drilling...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-21-16, 07:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,861
Posted By jimmyj726

Works really well. I have a hitch mounted rack...

Works really well. I have a hitch mounted rack on a Pontiac Vibe. For me, I prefer the hitch rack to a roof rack.
Forum: Southeast
07-21-16, 07:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,419
Posted By jimmyj726

Where are you from?

Where are you from?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-11-16, 08:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,187
Posted By jimmyj726

Congratulations on a great accomplishment. I am...

Congratulations on a great accomplishment. I am trying hard to get there. Started on Jan 6 this year at 293 pounds. This morning, I was at 220. Combination of walking, biking, using an elliptical...
Forum: Touring
07-10-16, 01:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,776
Posted By jimmyj726

Enjoyable reading. Thanks for the write-up.

Enjoyable reading. Thanks for the write-up.
Forum: Touring
07-10-16, 08:31 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,316
Posted By jimmyj726

Brings back great memories of when I was...

Brings back great memories of when I was stationed in Iceland while in the Air Force. Great pix.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-06-16, 08:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 646
Posted By jimmyj726

Beautiful pictures. I'm jealous. Sounds like a...

Beautiful pictures. I'm jealous. Sounds like a great trip.
Forum: Touring
06-20-16, 04:42 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,163
Posted By jimmyj726

Good luck to you on your complete recovery. I...

Good luck to you on your complete recovery. I just had a crash two weeks ago on my motorcycle . Luckily I wasn't seriously injured but it made me realize the chances I was taking . I've decided to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-16, 06:17 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,042
Posted By jimmyj726

Based on numerous recommendations from the...

Based on numerous recommendations from the touring forum, I purchased the Topeak Road Morph G. It has a gauge built into the hose. Does a really good job and quickly of inflating my 35mm tires to 85...
Forum: Touring
04-24-16, 04:41 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,524
Posted By jimmyj726

I am envious of folks who have transitioned to a...

I am envious of folks who have transitioned to a car-free life. It seems it would take a lot of pre-planning to make it work.
Forum: Touring
04-24-16, 04:39 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,524
Posted By jimmyj726

I have poked my knee into the shifter also. The...

I have poked my knee into the shifter also. The shifting of the gears on my bike is also crisp. My MTB has the thumb shifters which I find more difficult to use and less accurate at shifting than...
Forum: Touring
04-24-16, 03:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,524
Posted By jimmyj726

OP: forget about the seatpost. millions of bikes...

OP: forget about the seatpost. millions of bikes use single-bolt
style without any problems. just go out and ride the hell out of
that bike.

I'm trying to ride the hell out of it if my sore butt...
Forum: Touring
04-23-16, 07:26 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,524
Posted By jimmyj726

Thanks all for the feedback. I took the bike out...

Thanks all for the feedback. I took the bike out for its inaugural ride today. Only got in 13 miles but I will build on that. Haven't really ridden in the last 3 years and that was on my old...
Forum: Touring
04-22-16, 03:57 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,524
Posted By jimmyj726

I was surprised at how well it rode sans fenders...

I was surprised at how well it rode sans fenders and racks. I was very impressed. Can't wait to add racks, haven't decided on fenders yet. I've still got to get water bottle holders. I am going...
Forum: Touring
04-22-16, 01:43 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,524
Posted By jimmyj726

Thanks all for the comments. I decided to go...

Thanks all for the comments. I decided to go with the Brooks B17 based on all the comments I have read. The seat that came on the bike hurt my butt right away. Knew that wasn't going to work. The...
Forum: Touring
04-22-16, 11:56 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,524
Posted By jimmyj726

The ripped tent was not supposed to be shown. I...

The ripped tent was not supposed to be shown. I attached it mistakenly at first and thought I had edited it out. Sorry for the confusion. I think that Jeff hit on the problem but others have...
Forum: Touring
04-22-16, 10:25 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,524
Posted By jimmyj726

New Surly Disc Trucker

Hello all. Just purchased a new Disc Trucker yesterday. Rides like a dream. I have been a long time reader of this forum and it helped me decide on which bike to purchase. However, I have read...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-06-13, 02:40 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 10,605
Posted By jimmyj726

28 miles this morning to bring MTD to 149 miles. ...

28 miles this morning to bring MTD to 149 miles. 351 miles to reach monthly goal of 500 miles.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-05-13, 06:19 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 10,605
Posted By jimmyj726

37 miles today to bring MTD total to 121 miles. ...

37 miles today to bring MTD total to 121 miles. 379 miles to reach monthly goal of 500 miles.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-03-13, 04:22 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 10,605
Posted By jimmyj726

I beat my goal of 500 miles last month by 46...

I beat my goal of 500 miles last month by 46 miles. I am setting the goal for September at 500 miles also.
9/1: 30 miles
9/2: 30 miles
9/3: 24 miles
MTD: 84 miles
TO REACH GOAL: 416 miles
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-02-13, 09:14 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,399
Posted By jimmyj726

Beautiful bikes. I have been researching the...

Beautiful bikes. I have been researching the Surly LHT. Have fun and enjoy.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-29-13, 12:59 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 12,157
Posted By jimmyj726

Added 32 miles this morning. MTD: 544 miles. ...

Added 32 miles this morning. MTD: 544 miles. Goal was 500 miles. If the weather holds, I am going to try for 600 miles for this month.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-27-13, 11:44 AM
Replies: 265
Views: 12,157
Posted By jimmyj726

Pedaled 25 miles this morning to reach my monthly...

Pedaled 25 miles this morning to reach my monthly goal. :) MTD: 512 Goal: 500 miles.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-26-13, 11:01 AM
Replies: 265
Views: 12,157
Posted By jimmyj726

Added 25.7 miles this morning for a MTD total of...

Added 25.7 miles this morning for a MTD total of 486.4 miles. 13.6 miles to reach monthly goal of 500 miles.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-25-13, 12:53 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 12,157
Posted By jimmyj726

Did another 40 miler today for a MTD of 460.7...

Did another 40 miler today for a MTD of 460.7 miles. 39.3 miles to reach monthly goal of 500 miles.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-23-13, 10:21 AM
Replies: 265
Views: 12,157
Posted By jimmyj726

Cracked the 40 mile barrier today (barely) with...

Cracked the 40 mile barrier today (barely) with 40.1 miles. MTD: 420.1 miles. 79.9 miles to reach goal of 500 miles. I'm one happy but tired biker.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-22-13, 04:13 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 12,157
Posted By jimmyj726

8/22: 25.4 miles 380.4 miles MTD 119.6...

8/22: 25.4 miles

380.4 miles MTD
119.6 miles to reach monthly goal of 500 miles
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-21-13, 01:16 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 12,157
Posted By jimmyj726

After taking yesterday off, I got in 30 miles...

After taking yesterday off, I got in 30 miles today before my feet started burning. Got to research this and find a way to stop the burning. MTD: 355 miles. 145 miles to reach goal of 500 miles.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-19-13, 01:29 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 12,157
Posted By jimmyj726

After my personal best of 36.5 miles yesterday,...

After my personal best of 36.5 miles yesterday, combined with almost 100% humidity, I could only grind out 25 miles today. MTD: 325 miles. 175 miles to go to reach goal of 500 miles.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-18-13, 01:46 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 12,157
Posted By jimmyj726

We are getting lots of rain, in fact we must have...

We are getting lots of rain, in fact we must have been getting enough to strangle frogs based on the number of dead ones on the road. Regardless, got in 36.5 miles in the rain this morning for a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-16-13, 01:15 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 12,157
Posted By jimmyj726

Set another personal best today with 34 miles. ...

Set another personal best today with 34 miles. MTD: 263.5 miles. Needed to reach goal: 236.5 miles for a total of 500 miles.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-14-13, 05:19 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 12,157
Posted By jimmyj726

Was out of state for 9 days and did not get to do...

Was out of state for 9 days and did not get to do as much riding as I would have liked. However, today I got my first 30+ mile ride in.
Total for the month: 229.5 miles
Miles left to reach goal...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-13-13, 08:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,955
Posted By jimmyj726

I've been using the pipe insulation on mine for...

I've been using the pipe insulation on mine for about a month. My gel gloves would leak dye all over my hands after a 25 mile ride (I sweat profusely). Put the pipe insulation on the handlebars and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-08-13, 02:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 912
Posted By jimmyj726

Congratulations Digibud. I am working hard to...

Congratulations Digibud. I am working hard to get down under 200 also. I still have 35 pounds to go but am still plugging away. You are an inspiration to us.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-01-13, 03:54 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 12,157
Posted By jimmyj726

I am going to do 500 miles this month. First...

I am going to do 500 miles this month. First month signing up but if the weather cooperates, I will get it done.


mtd: 74.78 miles (dts ridden: 8/2, 8/3, 8/6)

to go: 425.22 miles
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-31-13, 12:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 497
Posted By jimmyj726

As was suggested earlier, get him into walking...

As was suggested earlier, get him into walking first. It will help build stamina and drop a few pounds if he watches his food intake. In February of this year, I weighed 310 lbs. I am about 6' 1"...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-31-13, 12:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,601
Posted By jimmyj726

Thanks for the reply mrkm. I have been thinking...

Thanks for the reply mrkm. I have been thinking about a new bike and am torn between a full tourer like yours or a lighter weight bike that would handle light touring. The more I think about it, I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-31-13, 11:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 479
Posted By jimmyj726

That's your first merit badge. Wear it with...

That's your first merit badge. Wear it with pride. :)
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-30-13, 09:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,601
Posted By jimmyj726

Nice looking bike. What other bikes did you...

Nice looking bike. What other bikes did you consider and why did you choose the Surly over the others?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-25-13, 05:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 486
Posted By jimmyj726

Congratulations LabRat. I also ride a Schwinn...

Congratulations LabRat. I also ride a Schwinn MTB that I changed the tires to 26 X 1.25. The narrower tires really help with rolling resistance. I also have the suspension on the front. I have...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-20-13, 06:48 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 4,177
Posted By jimmyj726

You really have a good LBS. I wish I had one...

You really have a good LBS. I wish I had one here that would work with me like that.
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