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Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-05, 06:14 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,494
Posted By Toefuzz

I found something that works even better than...

I found something that works even better than coffee... amphetamines! Of course they are prescribed by my doctor my sleeping disorders, but I find they really help me have enough energy to get and...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-11-05, 11:56 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,935
Posted By Toefuzz

This article reminds me of the old Dennis Leary...

This article reminds me of the old Dennis Leary stand up routine... "Life sucks, get a f'in helmet"
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-10-05, 12:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 860
Posted By Toefuzz

I went back to my doctor yesterday and am sad to...

I went back to my doctor yesterday and am sad to announce my plans for an '06 TDF victory will have to be postponed... They've put he on amphetamines now, so my career as a professional athlete is...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-05, 10:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 446
Posted By Toefuzz

Picked up Zinn's Road Cycling Maintenance book...

Picked up Zinn's Road Cycling Maintenance book last week and am loving it. I am just about as mechanically UNinclined as one can be, yet had no problem fixing my bike up after a fall. Great book!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-09-05, 08:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 22,775
Posted By Toefuzz

I am 265 and just picked up a Trek 1000C (the C...

I am 265 and just picked up a Trek 1000C (the C stands for comfort)... So far I haven't had any problems, other than a bent tube from a fall. It's a little more expensive, but you might get lucky...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-08-05, 07:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,461
Posted By Toefuzz

Yes, but that guy looks waaaaay to relaxed to be...

Yes, but that guy looks waaaaay to relaxed to be riding Mr. Garrison's version :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-08-05, 06:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,461
Posted By Toefuzz

Reminds me of the transport thing Mr. Garrison...

Reminds me of the transport thing Mr. Garrison invented in South Park :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-08-05, 06:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 904
Posted By Toefuzz

He loves to ride on the back of my bike :) I...

He loves to ride on the back of my bike :) I actually picked him up a real bike this afternoon... just need to disassemble and powder coat and it will be as good as new. I can't wait to see him...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-05, 04:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 636
Posted By Toefuzz

I bought the bike at an out of town dealer (near...

I bought the bike at an out of town dealer (near my in-laws)... My wife is heading down there Wednesday, should I have her take the bike or just head to a local Trek dealer?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-05, 04:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 636
Posted By Toefuzz

That's what I was hoping to hear... My primary...

That's what I was hoping to hear... My primary concern is that I am a 'full figured' guy and am putting quite a bit of weight on the bike... not sure if that matters or not.

Another question,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-08-05, 04:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 904
Posted By Toefuzz

Naked Cycling

Mrs. Toefuzz and I are working on potty training our little guy (just over two years of age) and he seems to be doing reasonably well, though he often insists on taking off all of his clothes and...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-05, 04:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 636
Posted By Toefuzz

Am I S.O.L.?

I went for a ride last last week and fell after getting sucked into a soft shoulder... I took the bike out for the first time since the fall and noticed it was shifting funny so I brought it home,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-07-05, 03:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 860
Posted By Toefuzz

It's amazing how many people don't really...

It's amazing how many people don't really understand the importance of that statement! I'm a bit overweight and have what my doc called 'linebacker's neck'. He was almost positive I had apnea or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-07-05, 08:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 860
Posted By Toefuzz

That's how I feel every night onbike... I'm...

That's how I feel every night onbike... I'm exausted all day... I guess the easiest way to explain it is with mono... If you've ever had a bad case of mono, that's how I feel all day. For some...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-06-05, 10:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 860
Posted By Toefuzz

They are experimenting with various types of meds...

They are experimenting with various types of meds right now... Provigil and Ritalin being the main culprits... I have an appointment with the Dr. Tuesday to see about bumping me up into some serious...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-06-05, 07:45 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 4,964
Posted By Toefuzz

My parents took up cycling a few years back and...

My parents took up cycling a few years back and almost divorced after picking up their first tandem... It seems my mom wanted to ride up front but my dad didn't want to lose control... hence his new...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-06-05, 07:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 860
Posted By Toefuzz

Greetings! I'm curious if any other cyclists out...

Greetings! I'm curious if any other cyclists out there battle with sleep disorders, in particular, Narcolepsy and hypersomnia. My Dr. says my diagnosis is a toss up between the two, but since they...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-05, 10:57 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 4,601
Posted By Toefuzz

I've been reading this thread wondering if anyone...

I've been reading this thread wondering if anyone would brings this up... Great point! I live in Michigan and routinely travel 50 miles round trip for work. Once I get to work I am often on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-05, 03:02 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,199
Posted By Toefuzz

I had a partially torn miniscus in high school...

I had a partially torn miniscus in high school and just let it heal itself... I was lucky in that it wasn't too bad.

I was actually warming up for a tennis match when all the sudden my knee went...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-05, 04:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 503
Posted By Toefuzz

I'm in the same boat... except I'm lugging an...

I'm in the same boat... except I'm lugging an additional 80 pounds around with me... I call it 'mini mi'... and that's not even when I have my toddler on the back of the bike.

The best advice I...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-05, 04:34 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,648
Posted By Toefuzz

Someone else had said that earlier, which means I...

Someone else had said that earlier, which means I didn't explain myself clearly b/c you both misunderstood me :) I don't get so close as to draft off them... I just hang back within site, 200 - 300...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-05, 07:44 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,648
Posted By Toefuzz

I've looked at getting a Camelback, but so far...

I've looked at getting a Camelback, but so far the cost has been prohibitive... My wife is a bit tentative about allowing me to spend more money after I just bought my bike. Plus, I need...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-05, 06:21 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,648
Posted By Toefuzz

And if that doesn't work, just guilt trip her. ...

And if that doesn't work, just guilt trip her. "You know honey, I want to be around to watch the kids graduate from school and be able to provide for you when we're old... riding my bike for an hour...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-05, 06:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 561
Posted By Toefuzz

I actually purchased my bike from an out of town...

I actually purchased my bike from an out of town bike shop and am regretting it... I guess that's what I get for being an impatient SOB. In my defense, we were on vacation and everyone was sick so I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-01-05, 05:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 540
Posted By Toefuzz

Cycling is like anything else... some people are...

Cycling is like anything else... some people are as%%oles, but most aren't... It's just the jerks that seem to stand out.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-05, 05:33 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 849
Posted By Toefuzz

That's the plan... As I pointed out in my "Things...

That's the plan... As I pointed out in my "Things I thought I Thought thread", it's amazing how rapidly you can get into shape by riding a bike. My biggest problem is my quads... I'm amazed at how...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-05, 05:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 561
Posted By Toefuzz

You can usually find cheaper prices on the...

You can usually find cheaper prices on the Internet, but the service and knowledge you'll receive from a solid LBS is invaluable... I know, it's cliche to say that, but it's true! Those guys really...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-05, 05:09 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,648
Posted By Toefuzz

I use a bike computer and feel it's relatively...

I use a bike computer and feel it's relatively close... Besides, it would really be cheating if you didn't count the time sitting at stop lights. Fortunately I live in the country (for now) and only...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-05, 07:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 849
Posted By Toefuzz

I find the best cure for me has been to just get...

I find the best cure for me has been to just get my fat butt out and ride. When I started three weeks ago I was happy to break 11 mph... My ride today was 15.7 mph (only 8 miles though).
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-05, 07:54 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,073
Posted By Toefuzz

I've recently been diagnosed with...

I've recently been diagnosed with hypersomnia/narcolepsy and I've found Red Bull helps me get out of bed in the morning... I usually stick with water or Gatorade while riding though. As has already...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-05, 07:49 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,494
Posted By Toefuzz

I'm lazy by nature and have found my best...

I'm lazy by nature and have found my best motivation to be bikeforums.net

After reading about the centuries everyone has completed and how passionate they are about cycling I have a hard time...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-05, 07:43 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,648
Posted By Toefuzz

Rather than start a new thread I thought I would...

Rather than start a new thread I thought I would continue my list of things I think I thought on my last ride...

Haven't ridden at all this past week. Between hypersomnia, uncluttering our house...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-05, 01:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 268
Posted By Toefuzz

Yeah... I stole my dad's shoes and my mom's...

Yeah... I stole my dad's shoes and my mom's pedals so methinks it's time to head to the LBS and make sure everything is adjusted properly. My foot does feel a bit better today after taking two days...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-05, 11:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 268
Posted By Toefuzz

If anything the shoes might be a touch big......

If anything the shoes might be a touch big... I've never really noticed any pain while cycling, which is why I hesitate to blame it on my shoes. What confuses me is that I really haven't changed...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-05, 05:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 268
Posted By Toefuzz

Foot Injury Related to Cycling?

Greetings all! As some of you may remember, I started cycling a few weeks ago and as of early last week my foot has become an increasing annoyance. I guess the best way to describe it would be an...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-23-05, 10:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 891
Posted By Toefuzz

I'm a newbie and have noticed the weakest part of...

I'm a newbie and have noticed the weakest part of my body in terms of cycling is my quads... I feel like I could go twice as far as I do if it weren't for my weak quads... Would doing leg curls and...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-23-05, 10:45 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,822
Posted By Toefuzz

I've been using activebody.org for a week now and...

I've been using activebody.org for a week now and am very pleased with it. Besides, if you sign up (pcmike) that will be one more person I have to compete with in the great state of Michigan :)
...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-05, 09:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 450
Posted By Toefuzz

Gloves made a huge difference for me. Also, if...

Gloves made a huge difference for me. Also, if you're arms are fully extended look at adjusting your seat... possibly forward as well as down. Check out Sheldon Brown's site for a bunch of articles...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-05, 11:25 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,409
Posted By Toefuzz

Well obviously he's superior... but if I rode in...

Well obviously he's superior... but if I rode in a race and hung with him, even for a little bit, I'd be telling some tall tales to my friends :) Until one of them burst my bubble about his training...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-05, 09:32 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,409
Posted By Toefuzz

I'm sure Lance wasn't going all out in the race...

I'm sure Lance wasn't going all out in the race so what would be really funny are the people who now think they can hang with Lance... not knowing he just finished a 6 hour training ride that...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-05, 09:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 769
Posted By Toefuzz

That's an interesting point CyberCycle... I've...

That's an interesting point CyberCycle... I've always thought I was just really out of shape (which I am) b/c the first 2 or 3 miles seems to be more difficult than miles 4 - 15 for me... Perhaps I...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-05, 07:34 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 284
Posted By Toefuzz

I have a 1000c and am enjoying it. If I had to...

I have a 1000c and am enjoying it. If I had to do it over again I probably would have saved some money and gotten the Trek 1000. I find the 'comfort' items aren't quite as important to me as I had...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-05, 07:21 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,719
Posted By Toefuzz

Dang skippy... now that's my idea of cycling! ...

Dang skippy... now that's my idea of cycling! Would people think ill of me if I put my son in a little guy seat on the back of the bike and had the keg strapped into a trailer? :D

Dang typos.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-05, 06:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 976
Posted By Toefuzz

I'm always amazed by this strange language ya'll...

I'm always amazed by this strange language ya'll speak in. I just get on my bike and ride until I'm very tired :)
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-05, 06:09 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,719
Posted By Toefuzz

I did a 20 mile rail trail in an 1 hour 29...

I did a 20 mile rail trail in an 1 hour 29 minutes, that's 14mph... So as long as it's you and me in the TDF you'll win everytime Bandit! Of course I'm pulling 80 pounds worth of beer guy around...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-20-05, 01:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 824
Posted By Toefuzz

I've done it in the past... just not in years. ...

I've done it in the past... just not in years. Heck, I even managed to find my tire levers :D
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-20-05, 12:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 824
Posted By Toefuzz

I haven't changed a tube yet, though I did buy...

I haven't changed a tube yet, though I did buy some spares earlier this week. Will the tube come with a valve connected to it?

I realize these questions are stupid, but I'm at work and can't...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-20-05, 08:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 824
Posted By Toefuzz

Awww crap :) So, how do I go about fixing this? ...

Awww crap :) So, how do I go about fixing this? Do I simply deflate the tubes and put a new valve in?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-20-05, 07:36 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,581
Posted By Toefuzz

My Trek 1000c came with 'em but I decided the...

My Trek 1000c came with 'em but I decided the reduced weight was much more important ;)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-20-05, 07:33 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,003
Posted By Toefuzz

Mark - I 'borrowed' (or stole if you prefer) my...

Mark - I 'borrowed' (or stole if you prefer) my dad's clipless pedals and shoes last weekend and didn't practice at all. I just popped 'em on and away I went. Be sure to release at least one foot...
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