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Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-04-03, 12:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 15,051
Posted By akshobhyavajra

I haven't done the actual 3-mile ride, but my...

I haven't done the actual 3-mile ride, but my last ride was 18.51 miles in 63 minutes - so roughly 3 miles per 10 minutes average...(I would guess). Maybe I could do a little better if I would just...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-04-03, 12:01 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,769
Posted By akshobhyavajra

I don't like riding in the rain or on wet roads -...

I don't like riding in the rain or on wet roads - cleaning the bike afterwards is a pain in the butt - IMO. I'll take the trainer over rain...

~Michael~
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-04-03, 11:51 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,609
Posted By akshobhyavajra

Really good point - it gets uncomfortable. I...

Really good point - it gets uncomfortable. I decided just to ride really early - usually around 0430 - 0500 hrs - I get my riding done before it gets busy and before the trolls wake up :D
...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-03-03, 12:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,088
Posted By akshobhyavajra

Wow - that's roughly 10,000.00 miles in six...

Wow - that's roughly 10,000.00 miles in six months. Heck - I think I read once ol' George Hincapie only does about 18,000.00 per year...that's a thousand less in six months. You're ready for Ride...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-30-03, 04:36 PM
Replies: 2,583
Views: 385,225
Posted By akshobhyavajra

Very funny - could be painful - though! :D

Very funny - could be painful - though! :D
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-30-03, 02:38 PM
Replies: 2,583
Views: 385,225
Posted By akshobhyavajra

Hello bpherson and hello everyone else, ...

Hello bpherson and hello everyone else,


I'd say everyone reacts different to certain regiments, but all things ought to be approached with balance and patience. I don't like the idea of diet -...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-30-03, 09:26 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,845
Posted By akshobhyavajra

The four legged animals worry me a lot less than...

The four legged animals worry me a lot less than the two legged kind. I ride early in the morning and have in fact been threatened by individuals driving past me and subsequently slowing down -...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-03, 08:39 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,305
Posted By akshobhyavajra

Great stuff - when I'm not riding I enjoy my tube...

Great stuff - when I'm not riding I enjoy my tube stuff and analog rig - love classical, opera and some jazz. Nice to relax with after a ride.

Regards,

~Michael~
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-30-03, 07:54 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,609
Posted By akshobhyavajra

ChipRGW, I've seen the guys you're talking...

ChipRGW,

I've seen the guys you're talking about - since I ride in the same area - I'm usually done by the time they start (I'm out there by 0500 - to beat the weekend rush). You are right - some...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-30-03, 07:25 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,609
Posted By akshobhyavajra

Mark, Some good points. IMO true...

Mark,

Some good points. IMO true competitiveness is striving to be the best you can be and work hard toward that goal. I look at Armstrong as an example to follow. I - too - recovered from a...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-30-03, 06:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 856
Posted By akshobhyavajra

Heck, Anyone who collects vinyl and listens...

Heck,

Anyone who collects vinyl and listens to Metallica can't be all bad:

"I just bought Metallica "Kill 'em All" on vinyl"

~Michael~
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-03, 03:59 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,305
Posted By akshobhyavajra

Hello Marty, Thanks for the reply - good to...

Hello Marty,

Thanks for the reply - good to be on board. From the profile another audiophile as well?

Cheers,

~Michael~
Forum: Road Cycling
01-29-03, 08:06 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,305
Posted By akshobhyavajra

My fitness and defense tactics instructer Joe...

My fitness and defense tactics instructer Joe Hess told me that in the Broward police academy in 1985 - he is the former world karate champion (full contact - 2 titles) ...;)

Someone else said...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-29-03, 06:46 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,305
Posted By akshobhyavajra

Garbear, Thanks for the input - that was my...

Garbear,

Thanks for the input - that was my next question - why not try out for Team Telecom, Coast, etc et al :D Yep - wish I would have discovered this great sport earlier in life - it's so...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-29-03, 06:30 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,305
Posted By akshobhyavajra

I wonder if people are actually reading the...

I wonder if people are actually reading the before mentioned posts. Of course it's not about the bike - who said it was? It's about determination, discipline and never ever giving up. My point was...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-29-03, 05:38 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,305
Posted By akshobhyavajra

Styk33 and ORBIT, First of all I am not...

Styk33 and ORBIT,

First of all I am not making a particular point other than one of topology. I am not interested in useless arguments or altercation - I say ride what you want when you want...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-29-03, 01:39 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,305
Posted By akshobhyavajra

Absolutely. I was messing around with a hybrid...

Absolutely. I was messing around with a hybrid once - threw on a road cassette - different crankset - some cheap Mavic road wheels I had laying around and just adjusted breaks accordingly.... not...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-29-03, 12:28 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,214
Posted By akshobhyavajra

Yep - forgot to look - right here it is: ...

Yep - forgot to look - right here it is:

http://www.letour.fr/2003/presentationfr/actualites.html

Plus some additional teams - announced today:

"The organizers of the Turn of France...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-29-03, 12:15 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,305
Posted By akshobhyavajra

speir2, I would venture to say that to a pro...

speir2,

I would venture to say that to a pro this would probably make a bigger difference, but spinning a 53/11 @ 90 rpm - 110 rpm on a level surface will probably make a significant difference...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-29-03, 08:52 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,305
Posted By akshobhyavajra

trmcgeehan, I've been working on increasing...

trmcgeehan,

I've been working on increasing my personal performance (I'm 43 now) and have had some measure of success. What is encouraging is that some of the club members who are able to ride...
Forum: Introductions
01-28-03, 06:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 314
Posted By akshobhyavajra

RWTD, During the week I usually have to ride...

RWTD,

During the week I usually have to ride @ 0400 hrs - due to my job - so it's been too cool for me - hence the ol' Blackburn is getting a bit of a workout... but hopefully it'll get warmer...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-28-03, 01:49 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,214
Posted By akshobhyavajra

I don't think Cipo ever finished a Tour - but...

I don't think Cipo ever finished a Tour - but he's always good for a few stages before the mountains. Since Ulrich signed with Coast we'll have to see if Coast even makes the cut for the Tour - I...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-28-03, 12:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,982
Posted By akshobhyavajra

I'm not really sure if it's beneficial to cycling...

I'm not really sure if it's beneficial to cycling per se, but I supplement my cycling with daily push-ups & crunches and some weight training 3 x per week... just to get a more balanced workout....
...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-28-03, 12:29 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 4,478
Posted By akshobhyavajra

I'll be 43 next month - and never felt better......

I'll be 43 next month - and never felt better... :)
Forum: Road Cycling
01-28-03, 12:16 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,305
Posted By akshobhyavajra

Sustrained 25mph + on a MTB is very fast - esp...

Sustrained 25mph + on a MTB is very fast - esp considering that Lance Armstrong rode a mere 49.4kmh/30.7 mph average speed on Stage 8 - Metz [56.5km/35mi] TT of the '99 TDF. This was considered a...
Forum: Introductions
01-28-03, 10:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 314
Posted By akshobhyavajra

Another Floridian joins in...

Hello everyone,

Just a quick note to say hello from South Florida. I enjoy road riding in the Broward and Palm Beach area (usually along A1A - though lately it's been too cold in the AM for this...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-28-03, 10:23 AM
Replies: 633
Views: 85,411
Posted By akshobhyavajra

Hello everyone, Just found this forum and...

Hello everyone,

Just found this forum and here are my $0.02 worth.... I've got a few bikes around the house - for nice weather I use my 2002 Colnago Master X Light (Mavic Ksyrium Elite wheel set;...
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