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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-10, 11:02 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,006
Posted By macwild

Yes. Everytime

Yes. Everytime
Forum: Commuting
04-30-10, 11:22 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,925
Posted By macwild

I work for a college and I asked the human...

I work for a college and I asked the human resources office about it and their reply was "the college will not pay you to ride your bike".
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-08-10, 08:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 906
Posted By macwild

I guess my point was do we really need this kind...

I guess my point was do we really need this kind of anti biking/walking **** given to our kids? Yes I know that parents are responsible for their kids and what they read but many parents aren't. Btw...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-10, 10:19 AM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,195,044
Posted By macwild

this 145080

this 145080
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-06-10, 09:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 906
Posted By macwild

ok so maybe it is just me.

ok so maybe it is just me.
Forum: Commuting
04-06-10, 08:43 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,330
Posted By macwild

I'm lucky, I can leave it outside at the covered...

I'm lucky, I can leave it outside at the covered bike rack or bring it up a flight of stairs to my office. So far I've been lucky, no one has messed with my bike or taken anything off of it.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-06-10, 08:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 906
Posted By macwild

Is it just me...

This weekend I was reading a book to my niece, "Junie B's Essential Survival Guide to School" In section two - Getting there, she says "The worst way I can think of to get to school is called...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-31-10, 12:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 719
Posted By macwild

Thanks for the info. I'll try to tackle this this...

Thanks for the info. I'll try to tackle this this weekend.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-31-10, 09:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 719
Posted By macwild

Replacing grip shifters

Our Univega tandem has grip shifters which I just don't like. I think it's more of a preference thing, but they're just not for me.

Is it very difficult to replace them with thumb shifters?
Forum: Introductions
02-25-10, 08:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 345
Posted By macwild

Go Gorillas! The wife and I graduated from PSU...

Go Gorillas!
The wife and I graduated from PSU in 93 (nursing). There are some pretty nice rides around Pittsburg. We would ride up to Girard on the weekends.
We did the Gorilla century this past...
Forum: Commuting
02-22-10, 09:52 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,047
Posted By macwild

I stopped commuting the middle of December when...

I stopped commuting the middle of December when 1. the class i teach was out for Christmas break and 2. the temp was in the 20's.
I've ridden once so far this year (mid 30's) and will again as the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-18-10, 09:17 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,348
Posted By macwild

Yes always. I usually only see them on a two lane...

Yes always. I usually only see them on a two lane black top near our house and they only take a minute or two. I'm not in that big of a hurry.
Forum: Commuting
02-18-10, 09:11 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,404
Posted By macwild

I also keep most of my stuff by the back door....

I also keep most of my stuff by the back door. Messenger bag, handle bar bag, helmet, gloves, and shoes. Also depending on the weather, an assorted variety of hats and shoe covers. It's a little more...
Forum: Commuting
02-18-10, 09:06 AM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 302,349
Posted By macwild

Finally got to ride my bike to work today. Yes...

Finally got to ride my bike to work today. Yes first time this year. The wind, snow, and wind cooperated enough that I thought I would chance it. I've been riding the stationary bike and using a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-15-10, 09:00 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 9,506
Posted By macwild

Sorry, but after reading the e-mail exchange and...

Sorry, but after reading the e-mail exchange and responses from Chad, I'm not interested in buying from him.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-12-10, 09:06 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 644
Posted By macwild

umm...beer

umm...beer
Forum: Road Cycling
02-12-10, 09:03 AM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,195,044
Posted By macwild

Picked this up for my commute to work and for the...

Picked this up for my commute to work and for the Bike Across Kansas this year.137119
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-10, 11:13 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 9,506
Posted By macwild

Well if we can wait for 30 days, I'll order an XL...

Well if we can wait for 30 days, I'll order an XL Black w/Red long-sleeve. Or order it and wait for it to come in.
Forum: Commuting
02-11-10, 11:09 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 591
Posted By macwild

I also use SPDs. My pedal is platform on one...

I also use SPDs. My pedal is platform on one side, cleat on the other (nashbar pedal). I like them better than my old pedals which were cleats on both sides. When I take off from a stop light, I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-10-10, 09:14 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 9,506
Posted By macwild

Sorry if I missed this somewhere but do all the...

Sorry if I missed this somewhere but do all the Jerseys have to be the same color to get the discount?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-10-10, 05:35 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 644
Posted By macwild

ok so I'm still at 212 this week (maybe 211, its...

ok so I'm still at 212 this week (maybe 211, its hard to read the scale). While I'm glad my weight hasn't gone back up, I'd sure like to get down to 210 by the end of the week. I guess a few for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-10, 01:24 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 9,506
Posted By macwild

I'll buy one. 1 long sleeve XL por favor

I'll buy one.
1 long sleeve XL por favor
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-08-10, 08:46 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,435
Posted By macwild

Ended last week still at about 212. So maybe my...

Ended last week still at about 212. So maybe my scale was correct. This week I should be able to exercise more (in-door, which I hate!) Too much snow (for me) to commute to work.
Any use a rowing...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-01-10, 11:28 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,435
Posted By macwild

Ok so I ended this week at 212. That's down 5 lbs...

Ok so I ended this week at 212. That's down 5 lbs from when we started. But I don't trust the scale!
Will weigh in tomorrow.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-15-10, 11:03 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,300
Posted By macwild

Ok sign me up please 217 on Wednesday of this...

Ok sign me up please
217 on Wednesday of this week. I'd love to get below 200 lbs. I've been trying to do that for about 5 years now.
My plan
1. Exercise more - duh
a. Since its been cold here...
Forum: Commuting
12-11-09, 12:19 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,040
Posted By macwild

Typically I sit at my desk for a few minutes (or...

Typically I sit at my desk for a few minutes (or an hour) and "decompress". I shut my door and no one bothers me. I like to take the time to unwind before I change into my work clothes.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-23-09, 11:34 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,500
Posted By macwild

The one you should have added was "Have to ride...

The one you should have added was "Have to ride bike because of a DUI". My wife and I (who both commute by bike) have been told that's what people in our town think when they see someone ridding a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-23-09, 09:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 717
Posted By macwild

Thanks for all the advance and encouragement....

Thanks for all the advance and encouragement. This trying to lose weight is a real struggle. I guess I just have to admit to myself that I'm not as young or as active as I was and it's taking a LOT...
Forum: Touring
11-22-09, 10:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,814
Posted By macwild

1+ for the Nsshbar panniers. Mine are 14 years...

1+ for the Nsshbar panniers. Mine are 14 years old and still look relatively new and work well.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-20-09, 01:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 717
Posted By macwild

I have tried this as well. In my late 20's a...

I have tried this as well. In my late 20's a could up a run to an hour or more and lose weight Without changing my diet. Not anymore. So I'm thinking my diet has to change.

As for changing my...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-20-09, 11:23 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 717
Posted By macwild

I HATE breakfast! The thought of food first thing...

I HATE breakfast! The thought of food first thing in the morning literally makes me nauseous. As for the Gatorade, I "usually" drink the G2 stuff (sugar free?). I know I sound like a cry baby but I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-20-09, 11:15 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,688
Posted By macwild

Rode a bike as a kid and hated it. I was a fat...

Rode a bike as a kid and hated it. I was a fat kid and it was difficult. Rode again in college and really like it. My car was a *** and the bike would take me all over town. Switched to an adult...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-20-09, 10:23 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 717
Posted By macwild

Decreased energy level with new diet

I'm sorry if this has been discussed but I could not find it.
I've recently switched my eating habits. Now during the day, I have a Slim Fast shake for breakfast and lunch and some fruit in between...
Forum: Commuting
11-20-09, 09:56 AM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 302,349
Posted By macwild

Mid 30's, sunny, not to windy, perfect snot...

Mid 30's, sunny, not to windy, perfect snot rocket at the dog that was chasing me. Does it get any better?
Forum: Commuting
11-17-09, 09:55 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,875
Posted By macwild

I must be slow. I just don't get it. Why would...

I must be slow. I just don't get it. Why would you ride that?
Forum: Commuting
11-17-09, 09:52 AM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 302,349
Posted By macwild

Nice ride today. Mid 30's so I was able to try...

Nice ride today. Mid 30's so I was able to try out some of my new winter gear. Took a different route that added about a mile to my ride.
Forum: Commuting
11-16-09, 08:58 PM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 302,349
Posted By macwild

Actually didn't ride today (had to take daughter...

Actually didn't ride today (had to take daughter to Dr) but I was amazed at all the people who asked me if I did. Mainly because it was snowing and drizzling.
But I WILL ride tomorrow!
Forum: Touring
11-15-09, 03:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,846
Posted By macwild

Yes the LBS isn't going to offer me any discount...

Yes the LBS isn't going to offer me any discount and I'm sure they'll be able to sell it to someone else. I guess I would like to be able to test each before I make a decision. I just didn't want the...
Forum: Touring
11-15-09, 09:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,846
Posted By macwild

Trek 520 or Kona Sutra - can only get the 520 at LBS

So I have done about as much bike research as I can stand and I've narrowed my choices down to the Trek 520 or the Kona Sutra.

I can have my LBS order the 520 or I can drive 2 hours to get to a...
Forum: Commuting
11-10-09, 01:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,876
Posted By macwild

Yes I have wore my bike shorts when I forgot my...

Yes I have wore my bike shorts when I forgot my man thong....I mean underwear.

But I sit in my office most of the day and nobody would notice if I just didn't change into my "work" clothes.
Forum: Living Car Free
11-10-09, 09:54 AM
Replies: 207
Views: 90,981
Posted By macwild

My 16 year old commuter - tourer- recreational...

My 16 year old commuter - tourer- recreational rider
http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt93/macwild/mybike.jpg
Forum: Living Car Free
11-10-09, 09:52 AM
Replies: 207
Views: 90,981
Posted By macwild

Duct tape cup holder? I love it!

Duct tape cup holder? I love it!
Forum: Living Car Free
11-10-09, 09:48 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 6,165
Posted By macwild

I'm a nursing instructor at the local community...

I'm a nursing instructor at the local community college. The only time I ever need to drive for work is if I go out of town with my students. Once I biked to a clinical site here in town and the...
Forum: Living Car Free
11-10-09, 09:45 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 78,435
Posted By macwild

I love the idea of the bike co-ops and...

I love the idea of the bike co-ops and collectives. How would one go about starting one? Yes I know a very broad question. I live in a small college town - 40,000 people, junior college has about...
Forum: Commuting
11-10-09, 09:20 AM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 302,349
Posted By macwild

very nice ride today. Overcast and in the lower...

very nice ride today. Overcast and in the lower 50's. Perfect
Forum: Touring
11-09-09, 09:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 863
Posted By macwild

Now that's the biker gang I've been looking for! ...

Now that's the biker gang I've been looking for!
Very nice pics.
Thanks for sharing.
Forum: Touring
11-09-09, 09:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 863
Posted By macwild

I could follow her 4200 miles!

I could follow her 4200 miles!
Forum: Touring
11-09-09, 09:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 863
Posted By macwild

Well I would have to. I can't find ANY of...

Well I would have to.
I can't find ANY of these bikes within a 100 miles of where I live. The Raleigh dealer said that a bike in my size (54cm) wasn't even in his system. It would have to come...
Forum: Touring
11-09-09, 09:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 863
Posted By macwild

For a second, I thought I wrote this post! I'm...

For a second, I thought I wrote this post! I'm looking at the same bikes. Another that I am considering is the Bianchi Volpe. I'll also be using mine for commuting, so I'd like something relatively...
Forum: Touring
11-09-09, 02:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,360
Posted By macwild

The LHT is what I'll probably get for next...

The LHT is what I'll probably get for next spring/summer touring.
This bike makes me drool....unfortunately, it's too tall!...
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