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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-27-09, 10:48 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,322
Posted By spikedog123

Get yourself a shrill boat horn ASAP and mount it...

Get yourself a shrill boat horn ASAP and mount it on your handlebars. It stops a dog in full chase mode and you don't have to aim it or break your sprint:love:.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-27-09, 06:01 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,322
Posted By spikedog123

Oh I see your logic. If the INSURANCE company...

Oh I see your logic. If the INSURANCE company pays then its FREE MONEY with no moral component. Sign me up for the LEGAL LOTTERY where losers can be winners and lawyers can too. YIPEE!!!! I want...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-26-09, 07:52 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,322
Posted By spikedog123

I am sorry about your negative encounters. ...

I am sorry about your negative encounters. Weenies* that seek "FAIRNESS and JUSTICE" for all their pain and suffering in their lives will NEVER be satisfied. They are exploited by personal injury...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-09, 03:22 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 8,720
Posted By spikedog123

I was responding to a previous post where the...

I was responding to a previous post where the dumb@ss was talking about carrying a gun to "defend" himself from dogs. Can you imagine a guy riding down the street and pulling a revolver to shoot a...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-09, 07:28 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 8,720
Posted By spikedog123

So riding your bike and discharging a gun is not...

So riding your bike and discharging a gun is not reckless use of a firearm-even if in "self protection" on a public roadway?

Think of the consequences to people, property. Bullets travel far.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-09, 10:54 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 8,720
Posted By spikedog123

I have been "attacked" by dogs. Some really...

I have been "attacked" by dogs. Some really vicious pitbulls too. Most dogs however are reacting to their "prey drive". They are driven to chase just like they are driven to copulate. When you sprint...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-22-09, 09:26 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,322
Posted By spikedog123

Don't be nervous, be smart. It is just a matter...

Don't be nervous, be smart. It is just a matter of time until you are chased by dogs in the off leash park. Prepare a humane defense. The best is a shrill boat horn, followed by water bottle...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-21-09, 10:27 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,322
Posted By spikedog123

Wow. I must have struck a raw nerve. I'll...

Wow. I must have struck a raw nerve. I'll ignore the insults and respond to the obvious.

1.) I believe you when you say that you did not want to go after the homeowner. But, I believe that was...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-21-09, 06:14 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,322
Posted By spikedog123

I'm glad you are using Halt! and braving the...

I'm glad you are using Halt! and braving the road. I appreciate the story and am sympathetic to your story even though I love dogs and hate lawyers and insurance companies. It is sad that you had to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-21-09, 09:23 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,906
Posted By spikedog123

Glad you are using the minihorn. It is the smart...

Glad you are using the minihorn. It is the smart way to thwart dogs while on your bike. It is easy to use, doesn't require aim and won't get your foot bit. If you watch animal control officers, it...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-19-09, 10:09 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,236
Posted By spikedog123

On the over fifty thread, you'll find some good...

On the over fifty thread, you'll find some good ideas. Mean dogs suck.

Realize that dogs are genetically programmed to chase prey. Don't be prey.

Do something to startle or interupt...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-19-09, 09:56 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,906
Posted By spikedog123

The reason the dogs are chasing you is that you...

The reason the dogs are chasing you is that you have triggered their prey instinct. The dog may otherwise well behaved and will stop if you get off your bike. I recognize this may not always be...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-23-09, 09:55 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,470
Posted By spikedog123

I recommend you get one of the bp monitors for...

I recommend you get one of the bp monitors for $20-$40 and monitor your own bp over time. You can test it against the doctors one on your next visit. Mine is pretty accurate.

What you will find...
Forum: Triathlon
08-21-09, 12:25 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,255
Posted By spikedog123

Just saw the Freestyle DVD last night and I...

Just saw the Freestyle DVD last night and I highly reccomend it. The book was great but the DVD is a wonderful supplement. It's only 45 minutes but it is dense with technique. I learned about...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-07-09, 01:28 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 4,817
Posted By spikedog123

Thanks for sharing reasoned and objective...

Thanks for sharing reasoned and objective information.

While much has been said about obesity causing greater healthcare costs. None of the "Fat Tax" proponents every say much about the cost of...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-06-09, 09:04 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 4,817
Posted By spikedog123

Here is an article on Alabama's Fat Tax. ...

Here is an article on Alabama's Fat Tax.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,414861,00.html
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-05-09, 11:54 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 4,817
Posted By spikedog123

Another interesting read written in 2002 as a...

Another interesting read written in 2002 as a joke, seven years before Japan's Fat Tax.

#######################################
.....
IN SEPTEMBER, McDonald's announced plans to cook its fries...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-05-09, 10:02 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 4,817
Posted By spikedog123

It is frustrating that honest discussions can't...

It is frustrating that honest discussions can't go on without bullying, name calling and personal attacks. This post started as an honest discussion of what may affect all Clydesdales -the fat tax....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-05-09, 09:08 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 4,817
Posted By spikedog123

An interesting idea for you "Tax the Fatso"...

An interesting idea for you "Tax the Fatso" folks.

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Taxing Obesity: A Modest Proposal

by Adam Creighton
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-04-09, 02:26 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 4,817
Posted By spikedog123

Really? Round up the fat people and put...

Really?

Round up the fat people and put them in fat camps? Shoot them? You don't care what kind of freedoms are in society as long as it doesn't affect you?

Much of the "Tax the Fatso"...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-04-09, 08:25 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 4,817
Posted By spikedog123

So let me follow the logic. "Fat people...

So let me follow the logic.

"Fat people made themselves fat and are in denial. Fat people are sick. Sick people cost money. Tax the fat people."

Ergo: "Icky fat slobs need to be taxed to...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-03-09, 08:32 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 4,817
Posted By spikedog123

The difference between the government and...

The difference between the government and insurance companies discriminating against fat people is the marketplace.

An insurance company can discriminate against people over a certain BMI....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-02-09, 10:33 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 4,817
Posted By spikedog123

Invariably, politics will enter this discussion,...

Invariably, politics will enter this discussion, because it is the "political class" that is proposing this nonsense. I agree this doesn't have to go outside the narrow focus of "obesity politics"...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-02-09, 03:03 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 4,817
Posted By spikedog123

We don't have to discuss the merits of Obamacare....

We don't have to discuss the merits of Obamacare. It doesn't matter who is in charge, the fat are the next target. It is just in the lust for finding new tax dollars, a few have come up with the idea...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-02-09, 12:28 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 4,817
Posted By spikedog123

The Food Police are after us Clydes!

Today I opened the paper to the headline "Obese residents costing county millions!" A story followed by some "expert" citing statistics that everyone over a target BMI were costing the county...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-26-09, 08:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 729
Posted By spikedog123

Can I buy your scale?:) Seriously, ...

Can I buy your scale?:)


Seriously, adjust that scale now. Reality is a better plan than self delusion. The important thing is that you HAVE been getting fitter and losing fat. Ultimately,...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-16-09, 09:52 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 836
Posted By spikedog123

Just want to add my endorsement for swimming and...

Just want to add my endorsement for swimming and kettlebell training for clydes. Us big guys need to find activities that build endurance and muscle without tearing apart our bodies. My goal is to...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-26-09, 10:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,076
Posted By spikedog123

Fun. Don't forget to put "fun" into your...

Fun. Don't forget to put "fun" into your exercise program. You'll relax more and look forward to having fun. You may be overusing some muscles after a long period of neglect. I'd add, put in a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-11-09, 06:53 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 784
Posted By spikedog123

Get out of here you skinny runt or we'll sit on...

Get out of here you skinny runt or we'll sit on your bony bag of flesh and squish you.:)
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-05-09, 07:48 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,670
Posted By spikedog123

Cool. Tell it like it is. I have found running...

Cool. Tell it like it is. I have found running to be the best way to lose weight but at my size, I have to watch injuries. I swim now. It is good exercise but nothing like running. I once was a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-05-09, 04:47 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,670
Posted By spikedog123

You look great! So tell us about your running...

You look great! So tell us about your running program. Did you start running at 300lbs or did you do something in between?. I used to be a runner but it is hard because of my weight causes much...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-01-09, 02:22 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,431
Posted By spikedog123

My $5 solution for snoring (FOR REAL!!)

I thought I would reboot this thread because it inspired me to go to get tested for sleep apnea. I went to a sleep clinic and to no suprise, I have it. I am still awaiting a doctors visit and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-28-09, 09:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 873
Posted By spikedog123

I purchased an upright trike a Schwinn Meridian...

I purchased an upright trike a Schwinn Meridian that is sold at Walmart for $248.56 for my 85 y.o. Mom after she lost her license. http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5679542

She...
Forum: Triathlon
05-27-09, 10:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 703
Posted By spikedog123

I wear a rashguard, farmer john shorties and a...

I wear a rashguard, farmer john shorties and a neoprene cap. Plenty of warmth and mobility for San Francisco Bay in May. Looks kinda funky but I don't care. I wear the rashguard mainly for protection...
Forum: Triathlon
05-21-09, 09:43 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,406
Posted By spikedog123

This may sound a bit odd, but I find using a...

This may sound a bit odd, but I find using a snorkel helps me concentrate on relaxed breathing and getting fluidity to my form. To me the question of breathing, strokes and alternating sides and...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-17-09, 07:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,024
Posted By spikedog123

What the "study" doesn't tell you is what a...

What the "study" doesn't tell you is what a "large" dose of vitamin is. Is it 100% daily requirements or is it a 1000x megadose as sold in specialty nutrition shops?

My solution:

Exercise, Eat...
Forum: Triathlon
05-08-09, 09:29 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,406
Posted By spikedog123

Sorry if this sounds a bit too "new age" but you...

Sorry if this sounds a bit too "new age" but you have to find your "zen center" in your stroke. I recommend you go to the pool when you can spend some time "relaxing" with your stroke. Instead of...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-07-09, 09:05 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,154
Posted By spikedog123

Twinkies are a powerfood

Twinkies are a POWERFOOD. Why not?:)
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-10-09, 10:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 779
Posted By spikedog123

I watched the Ironman last year. Funny thing. I...

I watched the Ironman last year. Funny thing. I didn't want to run, bike or swim. I just wanted to lie on the couch and drink Bud light. Go figure.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-10-09, 10:07 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,588
Posted By spikedog123

I dunno where it is. I keep moving it. Every...

I dunno where it is. I keep moving it. Every time I step on it it is too damn close to the "mega gravity spots" on earth where everything weighs 1 1/2 times more than "ordinary gravity". I think I...
Forum: Commuting
01-16-09, 09:05 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,399
Posted By spikedog123

I see your point. Beaujois fashion attire must...

I see your point. Beaujois fashion attire must go! All shoes taxed except Chinese laundry shoes, denim coveralls and a chairman Mao cap. That'll keep things in line, and cut down on our greenhouse...
Forum: Commuting
01-15-09, 09:28 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,399
Posted By spikedog123

I think this is fantastic! Bike riders are now...

I think this is fantastic! Bike riders are now getting tax credits to commute to work. This is grossly unfair to the millions of pedestrians that relegated to walking on sidewalks. I say tax the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-15-09, 10:37 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,429
Posted By spikedog123

Like most of us, I have been "healthy" for years...

Like most of us, I have been "healthy" for years with a regular routine of cardio and strengh training. I too, feel like "one of the kids" because I am strong and have lots of energy and stamina. I...
Forum: Commuting
01-13-09, 10:32 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,177
Posted By spikedog123

Time to reboot your thinking.... Government is...

Time to reboot your thinking.... Government is not trying to compensate you. Government taxes you and then "buys" your loyalty by giving you a paltry $20/month for riding your bicycle (oh yeah AFTER...
Forum: Commuting
01-12-09, 09:57 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,177
Posted By spikedog123

Well. I suppose when I was a college student, I...

Well. I suppose when I was a college student, I would have welcomed $20 buck a month or whatever.

Now when government takes 30-45% of my income, I am very intolerant of this type of naked...
Forum: Commuting
01-10-09, 12:29 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,177
Posted By spikedog123

Free stuff? Gimmee. Gimmee. Gimmee. ...

Free stuff? Gimmee. Gimmee. Gimmee.


Come on. It's bread and circus for proletariat masses. You give me thousands in the form of taxes and trillions of dollars of future obligations and I give...
Forum: Commuting
01-05-09, 10:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 685
Posted By spikedog123

I have an Inno. It works great in my office and...

I have an Inno. It works great in my office and my car. It is spotty reception when used outdoors. The best way is to pre-record your program for a stable signal.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-02-09, 11:09 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,431
Posted By spikedog123

Thans for posting this thread. I am going to get...

Thans for posting this thread. I am going to get checked out. I've known I have had a problem for years. Your positive experiences have encouraged me to look into this.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-30-08, 09:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,101
Posted By spikedog123

As the vernarable rapper, Sir Mix-A-Lot raps: ...

As the vernarable rapper, Sir Mix-A-Lot raps:


Oh, my... God.
Becky, look at her butt, it is so big.
She looks like one of those rap guy's girlfriends.
Who understands those rap guys?
They...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-21-08, 07:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,563
Posted By spikedog123

I bought my 83 year old Mom a Schwinn one speed...

I bought my 83 year old Mom a Schwinn one speed trike from Walmart this year after she gave up her license. Be certain that you have even tire inflation and a flat cycling surface. The trike doesn't ...
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