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Forum: Pacific Northwest
09-02-11, 04:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 948
Posted By MisterAngular

I just registered for the HPC last night. Hasn't...

I just registered for the HPC last night. Hasn't sold out yet. I also did the Randle to Windy Ridge ride JazzyRider referred to a few weeks back. The HPC is similar but adds one hill and a lot of...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
07-14-11, 09:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,205
Posted By MisterAngular

Sorry to hear this. I have almost the same...

Sorry to hear this. I have almost the same bike... a Cervelo R3 w/Dura Ace... and I have been a bit on the "paranoid" side when leaving it unattended at the STP finish line. I guess my fears aren't...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-11, 01:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,314
Posted By MisterAngular

If the OP hasn't done so, probably a good idea to...

If the OP hasn't done so, probably a good idea to find a reputable bike shop and get a full bike fit done. This is what a sports medicine doc told me after I went in for knee pain (probably the IT...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-11, 01:27 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 5,955
Posted By MisterAngular

Oh, the burden of having a nice ass! :p Not...

Oh, the burden of having a nice ass! :p

Not surprised "Mr. Lecher" had the thought, but to utter it to strangers is pretty tacky.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-22-10, 09:54 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,247
Posted By MisterAngular

For me... about an hour and 22 minutes back to...

For me... about an hour and 22 minutes back to Paia and the fish market. :) Didn't much care for their idea of "coleslaw" but the mahi mahi was outstanding!
Forum: Road Cycling
11-22-10, 09:41 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,247
Posted By MisterAngular

Nice work! Looks I did my Haleakala ride on...

Nice work! Looks I did my Haleakala ride on Sunday, the 14th... the day before you did. And it was all kinds of hard! As hard of a ride as it is, it really is a pleasure, privilege and blessing to be...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
11-18-10, 11:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,005
Posted By MisterAngular

Here are a few...

Here are a few not-so-spectacular-but-proves-I-was-there pics. :)

at 5900 feet:

http://s16v.com/photos/2010/11-14/IMAG0057_resize.jpg

reaching the summit:
...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
11-18-10, 04:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,005
Posted By MisterAngular

Great pics, stevejaz! We attacked the big...

Great pics, stevejaz!

We attacked the big hill this past Sunday (11/14), rolling out of Paia about 9 AM. Man... it was hard! All kinds of hard. But I just kept chugging away and got up there with...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
11-11-10, 11:19 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,005
Posted By MisterAngular

Very cool! I weigh about 185 right now and I'd...

Very cool! I weigh about 185 right now and I'd be real happy if I can reach the summit in under 5 hours. I'm off to Maui on Friday with my bike. Probably attack the big hill on Sunday! Hope to get...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
10-18-10, 01:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,005
Posted By MisterAngular

Yeah, you've got the right idea there. My...

Yeah, you've got the right idea there. My friend/coworker/cycling buddy was thinking to ride from Kihei all the way to the top of Haleakala and back, but I'm not so keen on the idea. 10,000 feet of...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
10-14-10, 05:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,005
Posted By MisterAngular

OK, I think this is the crazy route I remember...

OK, I think this is the crazy route I remember seeing that went sorta "off road" in that area:

http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/hi/kihei/669124771657166897
Forum: Pacific Northwest
10-14-10, 05:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,005
Posted By MisterAngular

I'll be on Maui with my bike from the 12th to the...

I'll be on Maui with my bike from the 12th to the 17th of November. (Click here (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?683026-Ride-UP-Haleakala!-Cycling-trip-to-Maui-November-12th-17th-2010.) for...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
10-01-10, 04:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,804
Posted By MisterAngular

Thanks for the feedback and tips, guys! I've...

Thanks for the feedback and tips, guys! I've heard the temperature (and weather conditions) can vary greatly, so we'll be prepared and maybe even have the wives driving SAG wagon.

I was looking...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
09-26-10, 10:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,804
Posted By MisterAngular

Here's a great pic from the summit with the Big...

Here's a great pic from the summit with the Big Island's 13,796 and 13,679 foot peaks (Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa) in the distance.
...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
09-25-10, 05:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,804
Posted By MisterAngular

Ride UP Haleakala! Cycling trip to Maui: November 12th - 17th, 2010.

I've been somewhat obsessed with riding up Haleakala since early last year when a coworker of mine did it (http://www.flickr.com/photos/7350739@N03/sets/72157614779644350/) when vacationing with his...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
09-09-10, 12:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 952
Posted By MisterAngular

Competitive Cyclist carries them now: ...

Competitive Cyclist carries them now:

http://www.competitivecyclist.com/road-bikes/men-s-apparel/catlike/helmets.2805.html

... well, two of them!
Forum: Pacific Northwest
08-27-10, 10:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,226
Posted By MisterAngular

Thanks for the suggestions and info. I actually...

Thanks for the suggestions and info. I actually do have a Camelbak -- brand new! Never used it. I think the biggest constraint for me will be time... getting solo time to sneak off and ride the...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
08-20-10, 11:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,343
Posted By MisterAngular

Looks like an awesome ride! Wish I knew about it...

Looks like an awesome ride! Wish I knew about it sooner. Hopefully I'll be able to do it next year.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
08-18-10, 12:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,226
Posted By MisterAngular

Looks like there was an organized "Sea to Stars"...

Looks like there was an organized "Sea to Stars" ride less than two weeks ago. Interesting! I wonder how bad the roads, heat (or cold at higher elevations) and wind are on that ride.
...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
08-16-10, 02:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,226
Posted By MisterAngular

Here's a Big Island ride I stumbled upon... 133...

Here's a Big Island ride I stumbled upon... 133 miles and 9000 feet of climbing with potentially extreme wind & heat! Brutal.

http://bicycling.trimbleoutdoors.com/ViewTrip/174354

P.S. Hope...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
08-16-10, 11:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,226
Posted By MisterAngular

I just booked a trip to the Big Island September...

I just booked a trip to the Big Island September 17th through the 23rd, staying in the Waikoloa area. I'm debating whether or not to bring my bike. Of course I'd like to, but I'm not sure I'll have...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
08-09-10, 04:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 928
Posted By MisterAngular

Yes, sir... Northeast side. This ride also...

Yes, sir... Northeast side. This ride also covers a good portion of the Cascade Bicycle Club's "High Pass Challenge" route, only I think FS26 is a far more interesting way to go (up) than FS25.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
08-05-10, 03:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 928
Posted By MisterAngular

Finished the ride on Tuesday largely unscathed! ...

Finished the ride on Tuesday largely unscathed! No flats, mechanicals or cramping... just some knee pain toward the end.

It was quite an adventure/epic ride and well worth the effort to get...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
08-05-10, 03:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,330
Posted By MisterAngular

Well, no RAMRODding for me for a while. About 51...

Well, no RAMRODding for me for a while. About 51 miles into my St. Helens Windy Ridge ride on Tuesday, the left knee really started hurting. Thank God it was mostly descent by that time. Looks...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
08-02-10, 05:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 907
Posted By MisterAngular

31 hours straight on the saddle?! Hope that guy...

31 hours straight on the saddle?! Hope that guy doesn't plan on having kids! :p

Check this out. He's a mad man.

http://blog.seattlepi.com/velocity/archives/214100.asp
Forum: Pacific Northwest
07-30-10, 05:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,330
Posted By MisterAngular

I can't imagine there would be very much...

I can't imagine there would be very much commercial traffic on most of the route, except maybe on 410 in coming back down toward the end. I'd venture to say any time during the week would be good:...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
07-30-10, 05:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,150
Posted By MisterAngular

That's cool. I turned 40 in June so 162 would be...

That's cool. I turned 40 in June so 162 would be a lot for me to maintain all day long. Not sure what my max HR is. Earlier in the year I'd peak around 180-184 but lately it's more like 175-177. ...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
07-30-10, 04:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,330
Posted By MisterAngular

I did that same loop last fall. A little boring...

I did that same loop last fall. A little boring riding down to Packwood and up to the the East entrance, but overall it's a pretty awesome ride.
...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
07-29-10, 11:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 928
Posted By MisterAngular

Mount St. Helens Windy Ridge ride... Tuesday, August 3rd.

A gentleman over on the RoadBikeReview PNW forum posted some awe inspiring pics (http://forums.roadbikereview.com/showthread.php?t=219835) from this ride, so a couple of my buddies from work and I...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
07-29-10, 11:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,150
Posted By MisterAngular

Wow. You were really flyin'. 162 bpm HR is a...

Wow. You were really flyin'. 162 bpm HR is a pretty high average for such a long ride. If you don't mind me asking, what's your age? Either way, impressive stats on that ride. I snoozed on it...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
07-28-10, 01:47 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,622
Posted By MisterAngular

Same here with the knee pain. At some point...

Same here with the knee pain. At some point between Castle Rock H.S. and Longview my left knee really started hurting and it just got worse the rest of the way. Thankfully it didn't get to the...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
07-27-10, 08:21 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 11,347
Posted By MisterAngular

The "problem" being described here is selective...

The "problem" being described here is selective and over-zealous enforcement of one particular law. I would strongly encourage everyone to wear a helmet even though I tend to disagree with "nanny...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
07-26-10, 10:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,622
Posted By MisterAngular

The Garmin Edge 500 has the ability to record...

The Garmin Edge 500 has the ability to record temperature, unlike its "big brother" the 705.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
07-21-10, 09:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,386
Posted By MisterAngular

Tour de Whatcom (http://www.tourdewhatcom.com/)...

Tour de Whatcom (http://www.tourdewhatcom.com/) and the Seattle Century Ride (http://www.seattlecentury.com/) are both coming up at the end of the month (July 31st). I may do one or the other. ...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
07-21-10, 08:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,386
Posted By MisterAngular

Mmmmm... Boundary Bay IPA...

Mmmmm... Boundary Bay IPA (http://www.bbaybrewery.com/beer.php)... one my favorites. *drool* Thankfully you can get it bottled now (22 oz "bombers").
Forum: Pacific Northwest
07-20-10, 11:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,231
Posted By MisterAngular

Good: Cramp free all day long for 202+...

Good:

Cramp free all day long for 202+ miles! A first for me. Averaged 18.4 MPH for the ride, probably a full mile per hour faster than last year. Never bonked! In fact, I think I averaged 19...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
07-19-10, 11:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 990
Posted By MisterAngular

So, uh... did you? :)

So, uh... did you? :)
Forum: Pacific Northwest
07-19-10, 08:53 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,622
Posted By MisterAngular

Cool. 200 watts average for such a long ride is...

Cool. 200 watts average for such a long ride is awesome.

I have a PT Pro+ hub in a Mavic Open pro wheel but this year rode a new-to-me bike with a Quarq Cinqo crank based power meter. ...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
07-19-10, 12:29 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,622
Posted By MisterAngular

Nice work. What kind of power meter do you have?...

Nice work. What kind of power meter do you have? Are you saying you rode back home from Portland?? Man... after 200+ miles, I was DONE for one day! My moving average was about 18.4 MPH. Stopped...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
07-15-10, 06:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,040
Posted By MisterAngular

They way I see it, the faster I am, the less time...

They way I see it, the faster I am, the less time I have to spend on the saddle! Last year, the real hurt started around 130 miles or so. Pesky cramping on the inner thigh muscles and overall fatigue...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
07-15-10, 03:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,040
Posted By MisterAngular

Crickets, huh? Well, it'd be cool to meet up...

Crickets, huh? Well, it'd be cool to meet up with other one-day riders regardless of your intended pace. Unless you've trained diligently together, riding groups tend to fall apart on an extended...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
07-15-10, 10:07 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,843
Posted By MisterAngular

FYI... apparently there's been a last minute...

FYI... apparently there's been a last minute change to the STP route eliminating the St. John's bridge.

http://twitter.com/cascadebicycle/status/18577019394

Late breaking #BikeSTP...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
07-14-10, 10:26 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,843
Posted By MisterAngular

I'll be crossing that point myself... hopefully...

I'll be crossing that point myself... hopefully around 5:30 PM on Saturday if all goes well. :)
Forum: Pacific Northwest
07-14-10, 09:34 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,843
Posted By MisterAngular

MapMyRide is notoriously inaccurate as far as...

MapMyRide is notoriously inaccurate as far as elevation profile and grade goes. That said, usually it underestimates the grade because it's averaging over large segments of the route. And 17% seems...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
07-12-10, 05:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,002
Posted By MisterAngular

Ibuprofen, definitely! But caffeine? Wouldn't...

Ibuprofen, definitely! But caffeine? Wouldn't help me. Much prefer ephedrine but on a long endurance ride like the STP, even that isn't a great idea. No need to speed the metabolism up. It's all...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
07-12-10, 05:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,532
Posted By MisterAngular

Castle Rock sounds like a good place to stop. ...

Castle Rock sounds like a good place to stop. The first time I did the STP (2007), we spent the night in Kelso. 150 miles was a bit much for the first day, and definitely my longest ride ever at...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
07-11-10, 01:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,040
Posted By MisterAngular

One-day STP rider looking for partners in crime.

OK, OK... the only real "crime" is the punishment I'll be inflicting upon my body and the resulting pyschological trauma!

That said, I don't have a group or paceline to ride with. Looking to...
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