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02-09-07, 03:13 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,689
Posted By packfodder

http://www.theanthills.com/funny/ssconversion/inde...

http://www.theanthills.com/funny/ssconversion/index.htm
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-06, 05:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 462
Posted By packfodder

Thanks asgelle and dolo. After y'all's info,...

Thanks asgelle and dolo. After y'all's info, I'll do the climb clockwise from the north (165) for sure. Really looking forward to it. Rolling from Bernalillo at roughly 2pm this Saturday...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-06, 08:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 462
Posted By packfodder

Albuquerque Route Help - Sandia

Hoping some of you Albuquerque roadies can help. I’ll be in Albuquerque on business soon, and I’ll have 6+ hours to get a ride in.

I found swcp.com, which has some nice maps and ride...
01-28-05, 05:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 546
Posted By packfodder

When and where? Occasionally I take night rides,...

When and where? Occasionally I take night rides, usually on weekdays, around downtown/medical center/midtown/west u/heights - always fixed.
01-17-05, 05:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 647
Posted By packfodder

Good ideas Koffee. As far as VAT/sales...

Good ideas Koffee.

As far as VAT/sales tax... Basically, they call it VAT in the EU, but it's called sales tax here in the states. What I described is the same as your VAT refund but just...
01-17-05, 10:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 647
Posted By packfodder

Jantito, There's two "taxes" you may have to...

Jantito,

There's two "taxes" you may have to deal with.

1. State sales tax where you buy the bike. What state will you buy the bike in? Check that state's web site. If you are taking the...
Forum: Introductions
11-18-04, 09:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 454
Posted By packfodder

Welcome! I'm surprised to see Beaumont's now...

Welcome!

I'm surprised to see Beaumont's now on the bikeforum map. I'm from there but I've been in Houston for several years now. I have a couple bikes from Bicycle Sports that are still going...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-11-04, 03:44 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 905
Posted By packfodder

You know how you signal road hazards to riders...

You know how you signal road hazards to riders behind you in a paceline... Well, the other day I hit my finger on the center console of my car when I pointed out a pothole.
11-08-04, 08:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 840
Posted By packfodder

Natasha, I’ve got 4 bikes hanging on a...

Natasha,

I’ve got 4 bikes hanging on a gear-up rack from performance. The gear-up is the kind that expands between the floor and ceiling. I didn’t want to put a lot of holes in the...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-01-04, 01:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 406
Posted By packfodder

Congrats on finishing. Way to hang in there and...

Congrats on finishing. Way to hang in there and fight it out!

Try Newton's suggestion sometime - more sodium. I have become a big fan of V8 juice - tons of sodium and potassium. I have not had...
09-20-04, 05:04 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 5,504
Posted By packfodder

Covered September yesterday - 107 miles. A...

Covered September yesterday - 107 miles. A century doesn't really fit well in my training plans right now, so I rode slower overall and mixed in plenty of sprints and intervals.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-04, 12:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,075
Posted By packfodder

Ciocc is made in Italy. http://www.ciocc.it/

Ciocc is made in Italy.

http://www.ciocc.it/
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-04, 10:32 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,785
Posted By packfodder

I've used Silvadene creme a couple times. It...

I've used Silvadene creme a couple times. It works well, but requires a prescription in the US. Duoderm sounds great, but sure is pricey.
08-24-04, 10:15 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 5,504
Posted By packfodder

This thread seems to quickly work its way back to...

This thread seems to quickly work its way back to page 2.

Still on track here. 3 in July and one in August (another double). That puts me at total of 13 for the year, 2 being doubles.
08-22-04, 03:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 478
Posted By packfodder

I've read somewhere that stretching cold muscles...

I've read somewhere that stretching cold muscles doesn't do any good. Still, I feel better when I stretch before a ride. I try to hold each stretch for at least 20-30 seconds. I always make sure...
07-12-04, 09:15 AM
Replies: 264
Views: 46,584
Posted By packfodder

Performance code still works on 7-12.

Performance code still works on 7-12.
06-10-04, 02:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,592
Posted By packfodder

A couple weeks ago Craig Kilborn was promoting...

A couple weeks ago Craig Kilborn was promoting them on his show.
06-07-04, 09:05 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 5,504
Posted By packfodder

Saturday ride covered me for June too. It's hard...

Saturday ride covered me for June too. It's hard for me to imagine climbing that much - No hills in Houston but had a strong wind to fight.
05-24-04, 01:40 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 5,504
Posted By packfodder

N_C - How'd it go last weekend? How is everyone...

N_C - How'd it go last weekend? How is everyone else doing?

I'm still on track so far. This month was my highest mileage yet this year with 3 centuries. The last one was 212 miles this past...
05-21-04, 04:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 943
Posted By packfodder

Good news, they updated the story: ...

Good news, they updated the story:

"Unfortunately for Van Heesiwjk and US Postal, their teammate Victor Hugo Peña was one of the worst off in the crash. He was taken away in an ambulance with...
05-21-04, 03:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 682
Posted By packfodder

I would only carry a tasty beverage. If you...

I would only carry a tasty beverage. If you flat, you’ll most likely be out of the race and you can walk back to your car.

Follow smoothies advice for training. Your average speed around the...
05-21-04, 11:57 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 715
Posted By packfodder

WHAT? It's May. It's not hot yet.

WHAT? It's May. It's not hot yet.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-04, 04:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,696
Posted By packfodder

Cyclist7 - Have you checked out...

Cyclist7 - Have you checked out http://www.swcc.cc/new.php? They have a map on the site for rides from about 20-60 miles starting at Hwy6 and West Airport (at the Kroger). There are lots of groups...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-04, 04:14 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,964
Posted By packfodder

Same here. Ever notice a performance boost when...

Same here. Ever notice a performance boost when you ride out of the city and breathe clean air for a change?

But now and then I also enjoy a smoke after a long training ride. Or maybe in the...
03-30-04, 05:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,291
Posted By packfodder

So I'm not the only one. Maybe they get in a...

So I'm not the only one. Maybe they get in a hurry and overlook the comments sometimes.

I'd send them an email, ... but I got the code off this board, not from a catalog. Under the...
03-30-04, 04:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,291
Posted By packfodder

Just FYI... I placed an order last week, and I...

Just FYI... I placed an order last week, and I put "Coupon Code W189" in the comments box. The order arrived today - no discount.
03-27-04, 07:48 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 5,504
Posted By packfodder

Got my March century today. I did 64 in a...

Got my March century today. I did 64 in a charity ride with the club, then I tacked on another 37 solo. I'm on track so far.

Very windy today, must have been around 20mph sustained winds. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-04, 06:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,289
Posted By packfodder

Several posters here have ridden it. A search of...

Several posters here have ridden it. A search of the posts should give you some info. Plus there’s lots of info on the official web site. I’ve done it a few times, and I’ll be there again this...
Forum: Introductions
03-16-04, 05:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 331
Posted By packfodder

The bike/walking paths along Allen Parkway are a...

The bike/walking paths along Allen Parkway are a good place to start, and they are accessible from downtown. Just riding around downtown on a weekend morning (much less traffic) is fun. There’s...
Forum: Introductions
03-16-04, 09:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 331
Posted By packfodder

Welcome! You'll find a few others from...

Welcome!

You'll find a few others from Houston here. Where do you ride?
03-11-04, 05:53 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,673
Posted By packfodder

Last winter I was shopping for a used bike with...

Last winter I was shopping for a used bike with campy chorus or lower. Then I ran across a great deal on a bike with a campy record mix. In my opinion, record is just a waste of money - I won't...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-04, 11:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,189
Posted By packfodder

I can't comment on the caad7 as far as the ride,...

I can't comment on the caad7 as far as the ride, but I'd guess that the guy at the bike shop is right. I suspect that most of the caad7 improvements over the caad5 are weight-related (anyone know...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-04, 12:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 406
Posted By packfodder

Near Austin...I've heard that this is one of the...

Near Austin...I've heard that this is one of the best cycling events in Texas: http://www.hellweek.com/
01-27-04, 11:22 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 32,982
Posted By packfodder

I think Cyclistgf and boyfriend need to go their...

I think Cyclistgf and boyfriend need to go their separate ways...

Machka - I'm going through the same thing now, I'm just behind you a bit. As our relationship fell apart, I rediscovered my...
01-26-04, 01:50 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 5,504
Posted By packfodder

I'm in. Beautiful weather here yesterday, so I...

I'm in. Beautiful weather here yesterday, so I knocked out my first century of the year and got probably my first January sunburn ever.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-24-04, 11:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 382
Posted By packfodder

I rode from D.C. to Texas about 10 years ago. ...

I rode from D.C. to Texas about 10 years ago. The majority of the route I took went on Skyline Drive/Blueridge Parkway and then the Natchez Trace. The Blueridge Parkway has some challenging climbs....
Forum: Road Cycling
01-24-04, 11:18 AM
Replies: 27,391
Views: 18,377,157
Posted By packfodder

For the last 14 years I’ve been riding a 1989...

For the last 14 years I’ve been riding a 1989 Cannondale 3.0 R900 with 7 speed Suntour GPX. It was time for an upgrade, so I watched ebay for a couple months. I had never ridden STI or Ergo before,...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-09-04, 04:35 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,093
Posted By packfodder

I only ride from home if I’m taking the mountain...

I only ride from home if I’m taking the mountain bike around town or to the trails. The vast majority of my riding miles are on my road bike. In order to put some safe miles on the road bike, I...
Forum: Commuting
11-21-03, 10:29 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,995
Posted By packfodder

The kids just yelled at you? Granted, that's not...

The kids just yelled at you? Granted, that's not nice and no one would appreciate it. Sure, the parents should teach them not to do that, etc...

But what would you press charges for? How can...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-12-03, 03:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,337
Posted By packfodder

Recognizing that there will be individual...

Recognizing that there will be individual differences, approximately what cadence should you shoot for – for both (i) maximum cadence for a short duration and (ii) sustained cadence over a long ride...
10-21-03, 08:52 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,880
Posted By packfodder

Get a book on training. I second...

Get a book on training. I second keithnordstorm's recommendation - The Cyclist's Training Bible by Joe Friel. If you want to get serious about competing, this or another training book will explain...
10-16-03, 08:29 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,368
Posted By packfodder

That's unusual. Sad to hear. What's up with...

That's unusual. Sad to hear.

What's up with his wife's reaction? - "that was not a bad way to go."
10-01-03, 07:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,070
Posted By packfodder

I’d like to see an answer to your question. A...

I’d like to see an answer to your question. A search of the forums might lead you to a helpful thread. I remember seeing some posts about achilles problems – if I remember right, the advice was...
09-29-03, 10:12 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,231
Posted By packfodder

Glad everyone was ok. Good thing you were paying...

Glad everyone was ok. Good thing you were paying attention.

I live a couple miles from there. Probably a medical school student - lots of them commute on bike. Sure would be nice to see the...
Forum: Touring
09-26-03, 08:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,469
Posted By packfodder

Can’t point you to books/sources, but I’ve done...

Can’t point you to books/sources, but I’ve done plenty of free camping while on bike tours, both with and without permission. I doubt you’ll find books talking much about stealth camping or camping...
09-08-03, 04:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 702
Posted By packfodder

What's the scoop on Houston area cycling clubs/teams?

I've read the threads about people wanting to start racing. Often the advice begins with "join a team." So..., I’d like to start riding with a club/team to get an idea of whether I would like to...
Forum: Touring
09-01-03, 02:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,119
Posted By packfodder

I rode the stretch about ten years ago. I stayed...

I rode the stretch about ten years ago. I stayed in campgrounds where it fit my pace. I don't know what the rules are about backcountry sites, but I didn't get caught. You'll see plenty of rangers...
08-25-03, 10:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 633
Posted By packfodder

Getting a good workout during a slow ride

I only have time for long rides on the weekends. After several years (10?) basically away from cycling (only one charity event each year), this is my first year to keep riding year round again. A...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-03, 09:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 13,179
Posted By packfodder

Used Litespeed frames - Differences in models?

I’m planning on building a bike this winter to replace my 14 year old 3.0 Cannondale. I’m still researching frames - I'm not set on Litespeed, but I have some questions about used Litespeed frames....
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-03, 10:55 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,430
Posted By packfodder

I was cycling at 15 and bought my first...

I was cycling at 15 and bought my first motorcycle at 21. I'm riding a '98 Shadow Spirit 1100 now. I've taken some fun motorcycle trips, and I still commute on the motorcycle. But the bicycles...
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