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Forum: Pacific Northwest
07-13-11, 03:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,880
Posted By Kamala

No leads, but very sorry to hear. That...

No leads, but very sorry to hear. That completely sucks. Start checking craigslist. There were definitely some non-bike characters roaming around the festival when I rolled in at 8:45.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-23-11, 04:07 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,360
Posted By Kamala

Started at 396 at 34, picked up the bike at 380,...

Started at 396 at 34, picked up the bike at 380, down to 245 about 2 years later, and still (slowly dropping). First bike ride was just less than 8 miles on a flat trail. That exact ride is a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-03-11, 02:04 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,511
Posted By Kamala

Richard - Good on you and keep up the great...

Richard - Good on you and keep up the great riding!

Little jealous of you getting your build-up on a commuter. I did everything from my first 8-mile suckfest up my first 3 centuries (including a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-12-10, 06:04 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,602
Posted By Kamala

Glad to hear you're healing up well! Just...

Glad to hear you're healing up well! Just consider this time taper and cross-training :-)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-12-10, 02:45 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,000
Posted By Kamala

Down from 396 in September 2008 to 232 today. ...

Down from 396 in September 2008 to 232 today. Did my first double-century this summer and competing in my first half-ironman in 18 days. Lots of great advice and encouragement from BF folks along...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-12-10, 02:27 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,348
Posted By Kamala

It's going to continue to get easier as you get...

It's going to continue to get easier as you get lighter as well. At 290 I was a wobbly mess trying to stand and climb, so I avoided it as much as possible. As I got lighter (now about 232),...
Forum: Triathlon
09-03-10, 04:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 668
Posted By Kamala

I think online registration has been potentially...

I think online registration has been potentially available the last few years, but nothing gets to online if it's all sold out on site in Penticton. I have heard some rumor that the field was...
Forum: Triathlon
09-01-10, 08:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 668
Posted By Kamala

IM CANADA 2011 - 361 Days to Glory! Anyone else in?

There were online entries still available Monday night, so I pulled the trigger! And I'm still 2 months out from my first Half-Iron. This wasn't part of the game plan when I was thinking about IM in...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-01-10, 08:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 921
Posted By Kamala

First century was the first day of STP in 2009. ...

First century was the first day of STP in 2009. I had done some solo metrics at that point, but having the support/safety net was a good way to go at that point in my riding. Now, my preference is...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-31-10, 05:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 921
Posted By Kamala

So now it's way too built up. It's just one of...

So now it's way too built up. It's just one of those little things in the world that makes you appreciate some random stranger who you'll never meet.



Building on that, it's not about...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-30-10, 08:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 921
Posted By Kamala

Sharing Bike Secrets With The World?

Did my first unsupported solo century on Sunday and at the top of a sick 10-mile mountain pass climb, I found something awesome left by a fellow biker for future bikers underneath the pass elevation...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-30-10, 08:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,385
Posted By Kamala

Don't let the bike limit you!!! Last two tris I...

Don't let the bike limit you!!! Last two tris I rode a mountain bike and a heavy steel brevet bike respectively. Got out of the water close to last and WAY (10-20 minutes) behind. Still managed to...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
08-30-10, 05:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 955
Posted By Kamala

Thanks so much for the suggestions!! Had a great...

Thanks so much for the suggestions!! Had a great first unsupported solo century rolling this route on Sunday. Was about 8 feet from getting clobbered by a mule deer, but other than that very...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-28-10, 11:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 639
Posted By Kamala

Why do you want my face to twitch angrily? What...

Why do you want my face to twitch angrily? What did I ever do to you?

Forrest, are you trying to put a reverse jinx on the weather so we get something resembling summer this year?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-27-10, 08:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 448
Posted By Kamala

I'll never look at sandpaper the same way again. ...

I'll never look at sandpaper the same way again. Way to HTFU!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-10, 11:36 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,522
Posted By Kamala

Here's mine out on its inaugural ride at Crater...

Here's mine out on its inaugural ride at Crater Lake, Oregon. 2011 Z5
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Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-10, 11:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 956
Posted By Kamala

Speed vs. Elevation?

My biking Obi-Wan tells me that my speed hammering on flats at 4000 - 6000' elevations will be reduced a few MPH at sea-level. I agree that at several thousand feet of elevation difference, all...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-25-10, 01:10 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,385
Posted By Kamala

I suspected as much, but went forward anyway. My...

I suspected as much, but went forward anyway. My bad.



Actually had a funny conversation with one of the skinny folks about that. Not knowing you're in a race gives someone a distinct...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-25-10, 10:42 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,476
Posted By Kamala

I go about it the exact opposite way. No ice...

I go about it the exact opposite way. No ice cream except on days I've ridden 50 miles (although I'll be bumping that up to a metric shortly). And then not overboard. But that's some good-looking...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-25-10, 08:48 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,385
Posted By Kamala

I'd say it's a skinny person's world and we're...

I'd say it's a skinny person's world and we're just living in it, but recent CDC stats don't really support that anymore. Regardless, my idea comes from a fun place and not a mean-spirited one.

...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-25-10, 12:23 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,385
Posted By Kamala

New Sticky? Skinny People We Dropped!

I made a joke after the Crater Lake Century this past Saturday that I was going to post pictures of all the skinny people who rolled into the finish after me. Turns out there was a lot of them, took...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-24-10, 11:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 523
Posted By Kamala

I remember that day well, damn fine day. ...

I remember that day well, damn fine day. Congrats!
Forum: Pacific Northwest
08-24-10, 11:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 955
Posted By Kamala

I don't, but I'm looking at 30-35 miles between...

I don't, but I'm looking at 30-35 miles between provisions at the most. Will likely put 3rd bottle in my jersey and stuff a couple of water purification tablets in my saddlebag.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-24-10, 05:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 491
Posted By Kamala

Second nasty story I've heard about bike thievery...

Second nasty story I've heard about bike thievery in Corvallis in the last 3 days. Some folks heading down for the Crater Lake Century stopped for lunch, came out to find the locks on their rack...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
08-24-10, 05:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 955
Posted By Kamala

Thanks guys! Really appreciate the heads up...

Thanks guys! Really appreciate the heads up towards the side roads.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-24-10, 12:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 517
Posted By Kamala

Agreed on all points. I had an extensive...

Agreed on all points. I had an extensive professional fitting session on the new bike and pedals, and the bike generally fits like a glove: no saddle sores, no sit bone issues, no wrist issues,...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
08-24-10, 11:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,114
Posted By Kamala

Another awesome year riding the Rim! Doesn't...

Another awesome year riding the Rim! Doesn't hurt that I actually rode the whole rim (and everything else) this year instead of doing the sick amount of walking I did last year. Here's a video with...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-24-10, 09:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 517
Posted By Kamala

Knee Pain? Fitness or Fit?

I suspect this is a fitness rather than fit issue, but let's see what you guys have to say...

Bike: 2011 Felt Z5, fizik arione saddle, 50/34 matched to an 11-28 rear. Speedplay X/2 pedals.

Did...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
08-20-10, 01:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,114
Posted By Kamala

Me and a buddy are in, I'll be in Fat Cyclist...

Me and a buddy are in, I'll be in Fat Cyclist kit. Not sure what she'll be in. My wife and two other friends will be volunteering at the start/finish. See y'all down there!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-19-10, 03:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 781
Posted By Kamala

Definitely add weight training. Switching...

Definitely add weight training. Switching up/adding other forms of cardio is only going to help. Your body is engineered to do things as efficiently as possible, so if you aren't shocking it on a...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
08-18-10, 06:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 955
Posted By Kamala

Pateros-Twisp-Okanogan Loop

Leaving from Pateros and looking to do a loop on SR 153, 20, and 97/Old97 to Twisp and Okanogan. Would love any suggestions on clockwise vs. counterclockwise, 97 vs old 97, and any other general...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-10, 10:21 PM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,201,573
Posted By Kamala

This (2011 Felt Z5), plus various accoutrement:...

This (2011 Felt Z5), plus various accoutrement: speedplay X/2, northwave shoes, tubes, rear light, computer, etc. Going to be a very fun change from the steel rig touring tank I've been riding.
...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-16-10, 03:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 763
Posted By Kamala

I'll give this a +.5. Chasm is right that total...

I'll give this a +.5. Chasm is right that total weight is only part of the overall picture and there will be increases in muscle mass that offset fat loss. However, if you're big enough and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-16-10, 02:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,389
Posted By Kamala

Mt. Borah jerseys have a great loose fit. ...

Mt. Borah jerseys have a great loose fit. Aerotech designs (http://www.aerotechdesigns.com/) is one of the go-to places for clyde bibs. Been very pleased with all of my bibs from them, very...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
08-16-10, 12:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,327
Posted By Kamala

Sorry we missed you! We were kayaking of San...

Sorry we missed you! We were kayaking of San Juan this weekend. How about that Mt. Constitution climb?! Did it twice last year because the downhill was so awesome that I wanted to go on the ride...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-15-10, 11:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 544
Posted By Kamala

Outstanding report as always, looks like an...

Outstanding report as always, looks like an awesome ride. Shame the route doesn't turn off onto Old US 2 for the bottom half of the Stevens descent though. Nice to get away from the highway for a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-14-10, 06:43 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,495
Posted By Kamala

I think the world has made my decision for me. ...

I think the world has made my decision for me. My riding buddy had her new bike and only saddle jacked two weeks ago. That saddle is no longer made and she hasn't been able to track down a used...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-13-10, 05:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 712
Posted By Kamala

There have been some studies about the...

There have been some studies about the connection. Lack of sleep can screw up your hormone levels, which leads to several of the eating problems mentioned above. Also, there's only three ways for...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-13-10, 05:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 637
Posted By Kamala

Awesome work. No time like the present to get it...

Awesome work. No time like the present to get it done. Better (and easier) now before you start destroying your body with all the fun effects of lugging around extra weight.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-13-10, 12:14 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,495
Posted By Kamala

I am the proud papa of a 2011 Felt Z5 (56)!!!!!! ...

I am the proud papa of a 2011 Felt Z5 (56)!!!!!! That I won't see until Sunday, which sucks. Shop is taking off the pie plate and swapping out the white bar tape for either red or black, told them...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-13-10, 08:58 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,495
Posted By Kamala

The giant dude who looked ridiculously out of...

The giant dude who looked ridiculously out of place? That was me. Now I just look somewhat out of place :-)
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-13-10, 08:15 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,495
Posted By Kamala

I did Crater Lake last year and became friends...

I did Crater Lake last year and became friends with the ride director because I was very very last doing some walking and taking my sweet time on the old mountain bike. I'm much lighter and in much...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-12-10, 09:57 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,495
Posted By Kamala

Put up or shut up time. I did the rest of my...

Put up or shut up time. I did the rest of my test riding today. 2010 Felt Z5 (54), 2010 Cervelo S1 (56), Giant Defy 1 (56), 2011 Felt Z5 (56).

The 54 felt very cramped (although I'm only 5'10"...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
08-06-10, 02:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,311
Posted By Kamala

Bothell Ski and Bike?

Any experiences, good, bad, or indifferent?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-06-10, 02:17 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,495
Posted By Kamala

Anyone have thoughts on the Kona Zing Deluxe...

Anyone have thoughts on the Kona Zing Deluxe (http://www.konaworld.com/bike.cfm?content=zingdeluxe)? Also, I see a lot of beefing out in the world about FSA cranks, B/Bs, and other components. Much...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-06-10, 11:40 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,885
Posted By Kamala

I'll throw a vote in for the Crater Lake Century...

I'll throw a vote in for the Crater Lake Century in Oregon. 7500 feet of climbing all compacted into the middle 65-70 miles, starting at 4000' above sea level with temps ranging from 32 to 80...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-06-10, 10:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 591
Posted By Kamala

No need to apologize! Awesome achievement in a...

No need to apologize! Awesome achievement in a very pretty area of the region. Can't believe Clifton hasn't suggested some rando as the next step, so I'll do it even though my rando career currently...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-05-10, 07:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,210
Posted By Kamala

+1 on the Hammer bottle. Hammer tends to throw...

+1 on the Hammer bottle.
Hammer tends to throw in that .50 bottle whenever I order a jar of endurolytes. I can get 23 capsules in it. But I suggest 20-21 max if you hit the caffeine hard in the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-04-10, 08:31 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,495
Posted By Kamala

Test rode a Scott CR1 Team. No Cervelos or Felts...

Test rode a Scott CR1 Team. No Cervelos or Felts in my size in the shop and possibly sold out for the year. Was pretty awesome to be on a bike I'm sure I would have snapped a year ago with tire...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-04-10, 04:56 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,495
Posted By Kamala

I think I have my strategy in place, now I just...

I think I have my strategy in place, now I just need to make the tactical decisions to implement it.

I'm going to save custom steel road bike as a goal weight present to myself. I will continue...
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