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Forum: Touring
07-10-23, 10:26 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,155
Posted By Sertsa

I don't have an answer to the bike touring, but...

I don't have an answer to the bike touring, but to deal with the isolation and depression, have you considered volunteering? Are there any bike co-ops or bicycle advocacy groups in your area? Or an...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-05-23, 06:48 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 14,773
Posted By Sertsa

Coolness! I've been putting a camera on my bike...

Coolness! I've been putting a camera on my bike on occasion and setting it to Time Warp. I just shared a couple in the Great Lakes regional forum in case anyone in the area is interested in them, but...
Forum: Great Lakes
07-05-23, 06:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,054
Posted By Sertsa

A couple time warp videos of NE Ohio rail trails.

Hi. I thought I'd share a couple time warps of rail trails in NE Ohio in case anyone's planning on seeing what's in the area.

First is a 15X time warp on 16 miles / 25KM of the Western Reserve...
Forum: Great Lakes
07-12-22, 08:31 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,964
Posted By Sertsa

I haven't been that early, but nice summer...

I haven't been that early, but nice summer weekends get quite busy. Much of the trail is fantastic, but I especially like the section between Boston and the Ira trailhead. It contains the boardwalk,...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-01-22, 06:05 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,268
Posted By Sertsa

Finished off June with 805KM for the month. Even...

Finished off June with 805KM for the month. Even got to take a couple rides at Cuyahoga Valley National Park. A photo from one a couple days ago is below....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-28-22, 07:23 PM
Replies: 27,110
Views: 3,112,429
Posted By Sertsa

I turn 56 this week, so I wanted to get in a 56km...

I turn 56 this week, so I wanted to get in a 56km ride. I did so today. Made it 57.8KM, riding a rail trail on my mountain bike.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-28-22, 05:18 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,268
Posted By Sertsa

I've been planning to get in a 56KM ride, as I'm...

I've been planning to get in a 56KM ride, as I'm about to turn 56. I did that today, even going a bit over 57km. I'm at 735KM for June; 2.042KM for the year so far. And I've now ridden my bike...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-10-22, 05:52 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,268
Posted By Sertsa

I had my first longer, outdoor ride since my fall...

I had my first longer, outdoor ride since my fall and skid on the 31st, but I went for 36KM, with a short 11KM tryout ride yesterday. It felt pretty good. There was even one point where I checked my...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-02-22, 01:22 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,268
Posted By Sertsa

It wasn't too bad as far as spills go, I suppose....

It wasn't too bad as far as spills go, I suppose. I was approaching the entrance to the park where my car was at the end of a ride. There was an older woman with a small dog in her basket a little...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-31-22, 05:20 PM
Replies: 27,110
Views: 3,112,429
Posted By Sertsa

Had a nice ride on a hot, sunny day, but took my...

Had a nice ride on a hot, sunny day, but took my first spill at a decent clip since getting back on a bike in 2020.

At ride's end, I was approaching the park entrance where my car was but was...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-31-22, 05:14 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 5,957
Posted By Sertsa

I had a decent May, especially after knee...

I had a decent May, especially after knee problems over the winter and physical therapy. I bike 624.5KM for the month.

But today I also had my first spill at a decent speed. I was just about to...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-31-22, 05:12 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,268
Posted By Sertsa

Edit. I accidently put my May in the June thread....

Edit. I accidently put my May in the June thread. Never mind. I may have to delay my June start tomorrow, though, depending on how much I feel today's spill.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-13-22, 04:56 PM
Replies: 27,110
Views: 3,112,429
Posted By Sertsa

I did ride today, and it put me over 10,000KM...

I did ride today, and it put me over 10,000KM total since getting my bike in 2020. (I also shared that in the Clyde forum). Stopped for a couple photos, even....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-13-22, 04:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 782
Posted By Sertsa

Thanks! No current goal. That wasn't really a...

Thanks! No current goal. That wasn't really a goal to start with, but I saw I was close. At some point I'd like to go on longer, multi-day rides, like the Great Allegheny Passage, but I should get...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-13-22, 02:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 782
Posted By Sertsa

I passed 10,000KM on my bike today.

I'm a little proud of this and wanted to share. According to my Strava tracking, I've now ridden my bike 10,088.5km. Not all at once, though, since getting it in early 2020. So I took photos. Here's...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-22, 06:50 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,318
Posted By Sertsa

Ditto the Clydesdale/Athena forum; there's a lot...

Ditto the Clydesdale/Athena forum; there's a lot of excellent information there. When I was looking into options while still heavy a bike shop owner told me that spokes are the main consideration,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-03-21, 12:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,692
Posted By Sertsa

After drying out they were fine. I haven't...

After drying out they were fine. I haven't noticed any breaking down after getting wet, and I've worn then in snow and rain quite a bit. There's some patina on the brass eyelets on one pair, but...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-02-21, 08:17 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,686
Posted By Sertsa

I returned to riding after nearly a 30 year...

I returned to riding after nearly a 30 year layoff in early 2020. I'd wanted to for quite some time but had gotten too heavy for it, so it was a major victory moment for me to head back to bike...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-31-21, 05:01 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 11,626
Posted By Sertsa

Finished July with 549.4 miles / 884.2 km. ...

Finished July with 549.4 miles / 884.2 km.
For the year I'm at 1,979.6 miles / 3,185.9 km.
I've now ridden my bike 4,361 miles / 7,017.5 km.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-31-21, 11:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,692
Posted By Sertsa

I've been using SAS shoes for a while, as I have...

I've been using SAS shoes for a while, as I have foot issues from a series of surgeries when I was young and a rather nasty accident and complications a decade or so ago. They've been the only ones...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-29-21, 02:21 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 11,626
Posted By Sertsa

Next time I use the Bike Aboard I'll go down to...

Next time I use the Bike Aboard I'll go down to Akron and see if I can beat the train back. I got surprisingly far ahead from Rockside to Botzum station; I was headed back north and passed it...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-29-21, 12:48 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 11,626
Posted By Sertsa

I hadn't been there since June, when I did the...

I hadn't been there since June, when I did the "Bike Aboard." Yesterday I arrived about 10 minutes after the train departed and was pleased with myself in beating it to Botzum. I thought about going...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-28-21, 05:01 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 11,626
Posted By Sertsa

Did my longest ride so far today, 40 miles/64.5km...

Did my longest ride so far today, 40 miles/64.5km round trip, through Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

That brings me to 505 miles / 813km for July. I believe that's my most to date, during the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-17-21, 04:07 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 11,626
Posted By Sertsa

Hi. I haven't posted as much of late, but I still...

Hi. I haven't posted as much of late, but I still lurk.
I'm at 396KM for the month so far, plus a few days on an exercise bike. June total was 669KM.
Forum: Great Lakes
06-17-21, 07:13 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,964
Posted By Sertsa

Hi. I did the Bike Aboard today for the first...

Hi. I did the Bike Aboard today for the first time. Got on at Rockside, exited at Botzum and rode back. Another bicyclist was very helpful. It wasn't too busy on the train nor trail, given a...
Forum: Great Lakes
05-26-21, 11:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,816
Posted By Sertsa

Groovy! Green Konas for the win. (I'm looking at...

Groovy! Green Konas for the win. (I'm looking at getting a gravel or endurance bike for Maple Highlands and other rail trails, including the GAP. I love the Honzo, but it's not the best choice for...
Forum: Great Lakes
05-18-21, 08:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,816
Posted By Sertsa

I'm late to see this, but ditto the Maple...

I'm late to see this, but ditto the Maple Highlands Trail. I ride it quite often, and the central and southern portions are quite smooth and flat. The central portion (just over 8 miles) is paved. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-21, 09:54 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 12,244
Posted By Sertsa

So many motor vehicles are monochrome (including...

So many motor vehicles are monochrome (including my last two) I like bikes to be colorful. One of the bikes I looked at last year was bright orange, but it was too small for me, but the one I bought...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-04-21, 12:20 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 11,932
Posted By Sertsa

After getting a bike and riding again a little...

After getting a bike and riding again a little over a year ago I've bought: 1) Padded liner shorts, as they make rides more comfortable (I mainly wear standard workout clothes over them). 2) A bell...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-29-21, 09:54 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,511
Posted By Sertsa

Hi and welcome! As was mentioned, you may want...

Hi and welcome! As was mentioned, you may want to check out the Clydesdales/Athenas sub-forum for those of us over 200lbs. There are also several of us have lost or are in the process of losing...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-22-21, 10:19 AM
Replies: 27,110
Views: 3,112,429
Posted By Sertsa

After waiting for a new wheel and cassette for...

After waiting for a new wheel and cassette for three months, I've finally been riding quite a bit in the last couple of weeks. I've mostly been on rail-trails with my hardtail, as the MTB trails...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-24-21, 07:46 PM
Replies: 334
Views: 57,919
Posted By Sertsa

This photo was taken at a park where I hiked a...

This photo was taken at a park where I hiked a lot before getting a bike (I still hike there, too). The bridge is symbolic for me. I had hiked up to it a few times but didn't cross. I told myself...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-19-21, 12:11 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 10,735
Posted By Sertsa

My only functioning bike is a hardtail with 1x...

My only functioning bike is a hardtail with 1x setup. And since the dirt and gravel trails near me have been extremely crowded I've been spending most of my time on rail trails, so I'm in the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-16-20, 03:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,241
Posted By Sertsa

Congratulations on finding a bike. I've been...

Congratulations on finding a bike. I've been planning on getting a gravel bike, but selection is scarce, especially in my under $2K price range. I took my mountain bike in yesterday for service and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-10-20, 10:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,286
Posted By Sertsa

It was a little over 40F today in NE Ohio, and...

It was a little over 40F today in NE Ohio, and the two feet of snow that fell last week mostly melted, so I took a ride. For the first part I rode a gravel/dirt trail that had a few snow and ice...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-23-20, 02:03 PM
Replies: 1,416
Views: 794,658
Posted By Sertsa

Hi all. I'm nervous about sharing and blurred my...

Hi all. I'm nervous about sharing and blurred my face, but I took a selfie after a doctor's appointment yesterday. This is from September 2018 to yesterday, and a little over 220lbs difference. ...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-19-20, 04:20 PM
Replies: 261
Views: 18,403
Posted By Sertsa

Hi all. I had a few days off riding early in the...

Hi all. I had a few days off riding early in the month, as I needed new pedals, but I've managed to ride a bit since. Breakdown in kms.

September 1: 34.18. Bearings in one pedal went bad during...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-14-20, 09:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,212
Posted By Sertsa

I rather like my matte green bike, now with...

I rather like my matte green bike, now with "electric blue" pedals (one of the previous bright green pedals had bearings go bad). Anyway, this is a 2020 Kona Honzo which would meet your specs but is...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-31-20, 08:32 AM
Replies: 266
Views: 15,549
Posted By Sertsa

Took a ride this morning, so my monthly total is...

Took a ride this morning, so my monthly total is 764.95km(475.32miles). I only missed riding one day this month (had a doctor's appointment, and it rained heavily). Don't think I'll be able to match...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-23-20, 01:56 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 15,549
Posted By Sertsa

Hi! So this has been my best month so far. Even...

Hi! So this has been my best month so far. Even when I rode in my 20s I don't think I even had a month like this. I also did a 50km ride for the first time yesterday. Anyway, so far I'm at...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-23-20, 01:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,629
Posted By Sertsa

Congratulations, that looks like a cool bike. I...

Congratulations, that looks like a cool bike. I looked at them while shopping but didn't get the chance to try one.
Anyway, I started riding after decades away in March, a few of the helpful...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-14-20, 04:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,067
Posted By Sertsa

Congratulations. I also get odd enjoyment...

Congratulations. I also get odd enjoyment punching holes in my belt. I no longer even wear the one I used when I was 440lbs, but I keep it. And every so often I try it on and punch a new hole. ...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-14-20, 04:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 662
Posted By Sertsa

Sharing some recent milestones

Hi all. I'd like to share some recent milestones, as there aren't many I can talk to who'll understand any of this.

Below is a rather poor photo of my bike in front of a footbridge. While I've...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-31-20, 08:04 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 16,888
Posted By Sertsa

Hi all. I was able to ride 515.45 km (320.29...

Hi all. I was able to ride 515.45 km (320.29 miles) in the month, despite my bike's being out of service for a week--I somehow bent the derailleur--and some issues turning up (anyone dealing with...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-30-20, 03:12 PM
Replies: 193
Views: 12,778
Posted By Sertsa

Hi all. Feel bad I didn't get a chance to ride...

Hi all. Feel bad I didn't get a chance to ride today, but I have 413.36km / 256.85 miles for the month. My rides over 20km are on rail-trails; those under are on dirt and gravel paths. Took a few...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-14-20, 02:53 PM
Replies: 27,110
Views: 3,112,429
Posted By Sertsa

I've been riding quite a lot, daily when I can. ...

I've been riding quite a lot, daily when I can. I took the bike in for its post break-in adjustments last week, and afterwards spent some time on a new trail (The Ohio Towpath, which runs along the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-12-20, 03:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,615
Posted By Sertsa

Welcome! I didn't start riding until I was below...

Welcome! I didn't start riding until I was below 250 (was 440 in May, 2018), but I got a hardtail MTB, which has been great. I mostly go on wooded gravel and dirt trails with occasional paved or...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-12-20, 03:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 848
Posted By Sertsa

Thanks! That's splendiferous! And yes, I...

Thanks!


That's splendiferous! And yes, I wish I figured out a lot of things sooner, as I feel I missed out on quite a bit, but at least I'm realizing it now.


Thanks! And I'm amazed at how...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-10-20, 02:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 848
Posted By Sertsa

Smaller, daily victories/achievements.

Hi all. I thought a thread where we can share the small, daily victories/achievements would be nice. I mainly thought that as there are some things I'd like to share but don't think they're...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-25-20, 07:19 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 15,809
Posted By Sertsa

Update 5/31. Got in a few more rides but cut one...

Update 5/31. Got in a few more rides but cut one short as the area was very busy. Total 218.72km/135.91m. Not as good as April, but hopefully June won't have winter show up for a couple of weeks...
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