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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-05-19, 06:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,471
Posted By Brando_T.

I gots the belly slap

So if you look to the left, you'll see I joined here about 11 years ago. And I did fantastic for a while. Then I started a new job, with a commute & a 7 am start. That summer I completed a solo...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-12-19, 06:16 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 12,919
Posted By Brando_T.

The area around my cottage is so flat that I joke...

The area around my cottage is so flat that I joke I only need 3 gears: headwind, tailwind and crosswind.

I posted a Strava ride of 35km with a 13m elevation gain. My cousin from Vancouver...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-27-13, 05:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,035
Posted By Brando_T.

naw, not interested in putting even a dollar into...

naw, not interested in putting even a dollar into the frame.

I thought maybe I had the seatpost extended out too far, but when I pulled it out today it was at least a couple inches to the good...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-27-13, 02:55 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 3,941
Posted By Brando_T.

Performance can vary from day to day as well. ...

Performance can vary from day to day as well. Rest, hydration, previous meals can all make a difference. Don't be so hard on yourself.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-27-13, 02:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,035
Posted By Brando_T.

Cracked frame...new bike.

Last Saturday I was putting some easy time in on the trainer, when I glanced down and noticed a huge crack where the top tube met the seat tube. And it was flexing with every turn of the pedals.
...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-22-13, 07:49 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,239
Posted By Brando_T.

I believe that was stage 1 of the Tour of Turkey

I believe that was stage 1 of the Tour of Turkey
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-21-13, 06:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,239
Posted By Brando_T.

I've set my PVR to record all cycling on...

I've set my PVR to record all cycling on sportsnet, so i'll see if I can catch the re-broadcast.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-20-13, 01:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,239
Posted By Brando_T.

I see Sportsnet is showing the Tour of Turkey and...

I see Sportsnet is showing the Tour of Turkey and the Tour of Romandie next week.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-17-13, 09:13 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,578
Posted By Brando_T.

Hey, new Strava people, there is a club for our...

Hey, new Strava people, there is a club for our forum - Clydesdales and Athenas: http://app.strava.com/clubs/clydesdales-and-athenas-bikeforums-net

Feel free to join. It's quite inspirational to...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-14-13, 08:37 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,239
Posted By Brando_T.

While I appreciate Sportsnet coverage, I hate the...

While I appreciate Sportsnet coverage, I hate the fact I have to hunt and search to see what races are being covered, and when they are being broadcast. I've tweeted them several times asking for...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-12-13, 11:50 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 14,217
Posted By Brando_T.

And a follow up for theblackbullet - where do you...

And a follow up for theblackbullet - where do you shop for your cheap 6500 stuff?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-12-13, 11:12 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 14,217
Posted By Brando_T.

Information I can use for my own build...I've...

Information I can use for my own build...I've been wondering where to get a cheap group.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-13, 06:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 930
Posted By Brando_T.

how will you convert it to drops?

how will you convert it to drops?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-13, 07:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,164
Posted By Brando_T.

The mechanic did mention that the BB was a pain...

The mechanic did mention that the BB was a pain to remove. I wish I had noticed this in the shop.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-13, 06:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,164
Posted By Brando_T.

Thanks for the responses. I understand...

Thanks for the responses.

I understand this isn't a particularly valuable Vicini, so there isn't that much of a loss (and the entire bike was given to me from a coworker).

My next step with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-13, 04:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,164
Posted By Brando_T.

Is this frame ruined?

This is a early 70's Vicini frame. Took it to a shop to get the crank and BB removed, and I noticed a dent in the chainstay. Don't think it was the shop, I believe something, maybe a crank arm,...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-25-13, 07:55 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,611
Posted By Brando_T.

Still too cold for me.

Still too cold for me.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-14-13, 06:34 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,468
Posted By Brando_T.

Mileage is a bit irrelevant on many trainers, as...

Mileage is a bit irrelevant on many trainers, as you can set a resistance to be whatever you want. Hours might be a better measurement.

For instance, using the virtual-power feature of...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-14-13, 06:15 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,716
Posted By Brando_T.

Ten years or more ago I went for a ride in Point...

Ten years or more ago I went for a ride in Point Pelee national park, in southern ontario near Windsor. I was doing work in the area, brought my bike along

Apparently it's a birding paradise at...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-13-13, 09:32 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,468
Posted By Brando_T.

Checking Trainerroad, I've done 65 workouts/2.6...

Checking Trainerroad, I've done 65 workouts/2.6 days on the trainer since October.

There are a variety of videos out there now to give you structured workouts.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-14-13, 08:46 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,611
Posted By Brando_T.

Impressive string of losses. Also impressive...

Impressive string of losses.

Also impressive you got out for rides back in January.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-06-13, 10:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 314
Posted By Brando_T.

I'll do a FTP re-test next week, very curious to...

I'll do a FTP re-test next week, very curious to see if it made a difference in a 8 minute test.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-06-13, 07:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 314
Posted By Brando_T.

Did anyone do the Tour of Sufferlandria on Trainerroad?

I know there's a couple other users of Trainerroad in C/A

I'm proud to say I finished it on Sunday. 12 Sufferfest vids in 9 days.

My legs were still spent when I tried a light workout last...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-15-13, 01:45 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,311
Posted By Brando_T.

Can you stretch that diet out to 180 pages and...

Can you stretch that diet out to 180 pages and give it a marketable name? License to print money.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-15-13, 11:52 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,311
Posted By Brando_T.

I want to echo what a few people have posted in...

I want to echo what a few people have posted in here - that the traditional FDA pyramid of eating, with most of the daily diet from carbohydrates simply doesn't work for some of us. Some form of...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-15-13, 07:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 932
Posted By Brando_T.

are you eating low carb-ish?

are you eating low carb-ish?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-14-13, 12:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 932
Posted By Brando_T.

I've been reading your blog for a long time now,...

I've been reading your blog for a long time now, welcome back.

Question: You were on that severely restricted medically supervised shake diet early last year (and shedding absolute huge amounts...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-14-13, 12:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 665
Posted By Brando_T.

Highest HR I've seen on the road is 188 (while...

Highest HR I've seen on the road is 188 (while passing a Mennonite buggy up a hill)

Last time I did an 8 minute test my son came to me half way through to ask me to blow a balloon up. Pretty sure...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-11-13, 03:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,368
Posted By Brando_T.

I converted my sirrus from flat bar to drop bar. ...

I converted my sirrus from flat bar to drop bar. Really, I should have bought a road bike, but there was "political" considerations.

I do recommend the barcon approach, although I went with...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-11-13, 03:08 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 3,574
Posted By Brando_T.

The new badge of suffering is beyond cycling,...

The new badge of suffering is beyond cycling, however...I have a facebook friend who is still boasting two days later of how sore she is after personal trainer's workout.

Several co-workers went...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-21-12, 02:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 726
Posted By Brando_T.

Vesteroid and I have been posting this, so...

Vesteroid and I have been posting this, so apologies on repetition....but you guys should look at trainerroad.com
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-17-12, 02:57 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,611
Posted By Brando_T.

Cool. I forgot to say "Best of Luck!"

Cool. I forgot to say "Best of Luck!"
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-17-12, 08:02 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,611
Posted By Brando_T.

a follow up question - what are you going to do...

a follow up question - what are you going to do different, if anything, to get down to 185?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-13-12, 08:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 14,011
Posted By Brando_T.

I like your build. does that seatpost have a...

I like your build.

does that seatpost have a particular design for further setback? was that intentional?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-07-12, 02:34 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,829
Posted By Brando_T.

2013 is modest: - do some nutrition hacking...

2013 is modest:

- do some nutrition hacking to figure out what I can do to break this weight loss plateau
- ride a century, my only unfinished goal from 2012.

A less well defined goal is to...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-05-12, 08:45 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,118
Posted By Brando_T.

Beanz, how wide was the bar you bought? I...

Beanz, how wide was the bar you bought?

I keep thinking I need a wider bar to help solve some upper back/neck pain.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-29-12, 02:38 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,222
Posted By Brando_T.

I'd be interested in what little details you have...

I'd be interested in what little details you have added to the bike, as well as any unusual measurements/sizing you had to do for fit purposes.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-29-12, 02:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 770
Posted By Brando_T.

Vesteroid and I have talked back and forth about...

Vesteroid and I have talked back and forth about trainerroad, and for me it's my first experience using power (and I can't afford the $1000+ meters, I'm using their virtual power feature)

And it's...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-19-12, 08:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 567
Posted By Brando_T.

For the first time in a while I wish I could run...

For the first time in a while I wish I could run on these bum ankles.

But it'll be on the trainer in the basement for me - when I find time. My spare time evaporated abruptly Sept 1st.

Best of...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-19-12, 06:55 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,926
Posted By Brando_T.

I did a 130 km/78 mile ride this summer @ 25km/hr...

I did a 130 km/78 mile ride this summer @ 25km/hr (15mph). Some hills, some paceline but not much.

I was very pleased with that (for me), but I was still near the bottom.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-16-12, 03:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 340
Posted By Brando_T.

Five weeks is about right for me also. The...

Five weeks is about right for me also. The september schedule, lots of children's extra-curricular, busy at work, etc.

Now I have moved my bike into the basement and gotten a few trainer rides. ...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-15-12, 05:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 511
Posted By Brando_T.

hey that's the spirit.

hey that's the spirit.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-15-12, 12:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 511
Posted By Brando_T.

Bump. I'm enjoying looking at Nerys' diary, it's...

Bump. I'm enjoying looking at Nerys' diary, it's motivating.

Anyone else on myfitnesspal want to be my buddy
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-15-12, 09:28 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 1,695
Posted By Brando_T.

Interesting thread, especially in the context of...

Interesting thread, especially in the context of weight watchers

I did my best this summer to go low carb for an extended period, trying to keep my net carbs less than 60 for the day - and I found...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-03-12, 01:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 586
Posted By Brando_T.

thanks for the pics, looks like a nice trail...is...

thanks for the pics, looks like a nice trail...is it a former railtrail?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-28-12, 09:18 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 7,819
Posted By Brando_T.

Like YoSpliff I've changed my mind after seeing...

Like YoSpliff I've changed my mind after seeing the design. I like it.

I'll order this - but a question...Would this sizing be classified as regular/club fit/relaxed or something similar? 22"...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-27-12, 06:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 511
Posted By Brando_T.

Apologies to CJ C - someone ELSE responded.

Apologies to CJ C - someone ELSE responded.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-27-12, 06:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 511
Posted By Brando_T.

Wow, someone responded. I just sent a friend...

Wow, someone responded. I just sent a friend request.

Now, I haven't been setting the fitnesspal world on fire the past week (Don't diary when I'm sick), but this might get me back on the wagon.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-26-12, 06:53 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 857
Posted By Brando_T.

this is pretty interesting, can you talk more...

this is pretty interesting, can you talk more about the "genetic test"? Never heard of that before.

Congrats on the pregnancy...with our first child I gained more weight than my wife did.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-18-12, 06:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 859
Posted By Brando_T.

Go two-bolt, as others have said.

Go two-bolt, as others have said.
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