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Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-21, 11:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,423
Posted By calhoun1

First outdoor ride in years

Rode 20 miles on Tuesday. Only averaged just under 16 mph. Way slower than I used to be able to do. But I gotta start somewhere. Goal is to be able to average around 20mph for the 20 mile ride even...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-03-12, 10:17 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,994
Posted By calhoun1

I have one of these as well. On my rainy commute...

I have one of these as well. On my rainy commute in around 40F, with underarmour shirt, long sleeve jersey, and that jacket I am comfortable and dry. Yes I sweat underneath, but I am warm and...
Forum: Commuting
11-03-12, 03:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,113
Posted By calhoun1

I personally just bought a Niterider Lumina 650,...

I personally just bought a Niterider Lumina 650, so far no complaints. I have been using it for about 3 weeks now of commuting here around the Seattle area. Been through some good rain and no issues....
Forum: Pacific Northwest
03-06-10, 03:46 PM
Replies: 366
Views: 97,386
Posted By calhoun1

These are from a ride today around the Seabeck...

These are from a ride today around the Seabeck area:

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y61/hotone10524/6%20March%202010%20Bike%20ride/IMG00023-20100306-1045.jpg...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-10, 05:54 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 10,274
Posted By calhoun1

Mine isn't cycling, but on the subject of...

Mine isn't cycling, but on the subject of horsepower, how about the opposite of horsepower:

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y61/hotone10524/Tattoo/tattoo2.jpg...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
03-01-10, 01:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,184
Posted By calhoun1

Thanks for the replies. I will use those sites...

Thanks for the replies. I will use those sites and find some rides to check out. Went for my first ride in a while today, about 45 minutes, not sure of speed or distance as my computer crapped out,...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-24-10, 12:11 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,073
Posted By calhoun1

About 4 years ago, I was able to make a claim on...

About 4 years ago, I was able to make a claim on my renters insurance when I crashed my bike.

Was surprised, but they said it covered it. It doesn't hurt to ask if it happens. But there is...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
02-16-10, 10:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,184
Posted By calhoun1

Groups, teams, rides Silverdale, WA

Just moved out here to Silverdale. Was around Charleston, SC where my bike gathered dust for 18 months due to schedule and crappy roads.

Now that I am in the PNW where cycling is possible due to...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-22-08, 09:07 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,050
Posted By calhoun1

I wouldn't tell the other person. It is a...

I wouldn't tell the other person.

It is a race. We are both there to win. It is his own fault for not counting the laps. Telling him the wrong answer is not the right thing to do, but shrugging...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-08, 02:46 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,404
Posted By calhoun1

LOL ok, I haven't played with physics in a few...

LOL ok, I haven't played with physics in a few years, so I wasn't 100% sure. I know there is one equation where you can't end up in the same place you started
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-22-08, 02:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,352
Posted By calhoun1

You could always use the under armor stuff. They...

You could always use the under armor stuff. They make hot weather long sleeve shirts.

You can always use one of those and get the sun block as well wicking and be a bit cooler.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-08, 02:23 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,404
Posted By calhoun1

If I remember my physics correctly, to do work...

If I remember my physics correctly, to do work you have to have displacement. If you ended up back where you started you did no work. You expended energy, but no work was actually done.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-16-08, 02:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 715
Posted By calhoun1

Ipod's do have an inherent shuffle :p Of...

Ipod's do have an inherent shuffle :p

Of course a shuffling algorithm can be as simple as Random(x). Just use the inherent RNG of whatever program you write it in.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-08, 08:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,093
Posted By calhoun1

This isn't my first bike, so I plan on bringing...

This isn't my first bike, so I plan on bringing my Look pedals with me. Saddle as well.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-08, 08:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,093
Posted By calhoun1

Ok operator, turn it into a general question. If...

Ok operator, turn it into a general question. If I buy a bike that costs $2k and have $3k to spend, what should I upgrade?

gruppo? wheelset? handlebars? seatpost?
Try for a powertap?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-08, 07:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,093
Posted By calhoun1

Cervelo Soloist Team Ultegra - upgrade?

Well, within the next 3 months, I will have $3k for a new road bike.

Right now without test riding, fit, etc, the soloist is really catching my eye. Seeing the reviews and everything is just...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-08, 01:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 841
Posted By calhoun1

I can has bike tyre? ...

I can has bike tyre?
http://www.smidgy.com/smidgy/images/2007/07/26/lol_cat_icanhascheezburger.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-08, 11:48 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,300
Posted By calhoun1

Upset stomach, fever and not feeling up to eating...

Upset stomach, fever and not feeling up to eating anything. Yea, my Sunday ride is going nowhere. And it sucks...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-08, 11:38 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,012
Posted By calhoun1

I am right there with you. My first thought was...

I am right there with you. My first thought was rider.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-08-08, 11:12 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,537
Posted By calhoun1

As all of you whine about the heat at your races,...

As all of you whine about the heat at your races, there are no races near me.

I go from the MABRA area down to here. The closest races that I have found are near the SC/NC border. I would give...
Forum: Southeast
06-03-08, 04:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 727
Posted By calhoun1

Looking for group rides -Charleston, SC (NWS)

Well, I just arrived at NWS Charleston for Nuke Power School, so I will be here almost 2 years.

However, for the next month, I have no vehicle. So I am trying to find some group rides that start...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-01-08, 07:13 PM
Replies: 11,620
Views: 537,034
Posted By calhoun1

Well, after 2 months off the bike, ~15 miles in...

Well, after 2 months off the bike, ~15 miles in this afternoon. Just stretching my legs and seeing where I am at. Was about 45 minutes of riding. Felt really good. I can feel the fact that I have...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-08, 12:52 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 3,666
Posted By calhoun1

0 miles. Was in boot camp. But I now have my...

0 miles.

Was in boot camp. But I now have my bike. And today will be my first ride since March. I am so excited. Is that ok? Or does that make me unwell?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-28-08, 04:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 481
Posted By calhoun1

Charleston, SC need riders/routes

I just got down to NNPTC here in Charleston. I don't have a car down here yet, so I need to find a way to get some good rides in starting where I am.

Anyone know some good routes that go near...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
05-28-08, 04:37 PM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 693,143
Posted By calhoun1

well, I am back around, but no long a MD peep. ...

well, I am back around, but no long a MD peep.

I am down in Charleston. Have not ridden my bike for 2 months, but will be getting it down here this weekend. I probably lost quite a bit of...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-28-08, 04:25 PM
Replies: 11,620
Views: 537,034
Posted By calhoun1

Hmm training status. Have not ridden a bicycle...

Hmm training status. Have not ridden a bicycle since around March 20. I miss it.

However, there was an advantage to boot camp. I lost almost 15 lbs. So hopefully that will help offset the loss...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
03-22-08, 12:33 PM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 693,143
Posted By calhoun1

Got in my last ride on my bike before heading off...

Got in my last ride on my bike before heading off today. Got 50 miles in. Have just over 1000 miles for the year. And I am quite happy about that. At this time last year I still had 0 miles. So...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-22-08, 12:25 PM
Replies: 11,620
Views: 537,034
Posted By calhoun1

Got in my last 50 miles before boot camp. My...

Got in my last 50 miles before boot camp.

My mileage total for the year is over 1000 miles, just by a hair, but I got some good miles into my legs this year. Now I head off for 8 weeks off the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-08, 12:04 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,395
Posted By calhoun1

Damn you people and your disposable income. ...

Damn you people and your disposable income.

And yes I only say that because I am jealous.
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
03-21-08, 11:35 AM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 693,143
Posted By calhoun1

Yup. So I just get to go with the flow and try...

Yup. So I just get to go with the flow and try to get my bike back with me as soon as I can. I am also anxious for my after boot camp bonus.

I get a new bike with that money. And I am so ready...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-21-08, 11:30 AM
Replies: 11,620
Views: 537,034
Posted By calhoun1

No riding or running today. My body is telling...

No riding or running today. My body is telling me it needs a rest and I am going to listen. Plan on 40-50 miles tomorrow and another 20-30 Sunday. Then I get to spend 8 weeks at Navy boot camp and...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
03-21-08, 11:28 AM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 693,143
Posted By calhoun1

And what is sad, is that I am more worried about...

And what is sad, is that I am more worried about how much aerobic fitness I will lose while at boot camp. And how that will impact my cycling when I am done. I am hoping I can lose some weight at...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
03-21-08, 11:05 AM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 693,143
Posted By calhoun1

No I am not signed up for Kirkwood. I wish I...

No I am not signed up for Kirkwood. I wish I could have done more racing. Only was able to make 2 tradezone races. I wish I could do more.

And it is Navy boot camp. I am not a Marine. Nothing...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
03-21-08, 10:32 AM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 693,143
Posted By calhoun1

Man my last weekend in the MABRA area. :( I...

Man my last weekend in the MABRA area. :(

I am gonna be out tomorrow morning from ~815 until close to 11 starting down in Annapolis, heading up the B&A to go to East-West to meet a group, and then...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-20-08, 05:39 PM
Replies: 11,620
Views: 537,034
Posted By calhoun1

Got in 25 miles this afternoon. Headwinds...

Got in 25 miles this afternoon.

Headwinds suck. Royally. But the only thing to do is HTFU and push through it. My legs were complaining from the 50 miles yesterday on the bike, and then the 2.5...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-19-08, 01:55 PM
Replies: 11,620
Views: 537,034
Posted By calhoun1

Today just did 50 miles in about 3 hours. ...

Today just did 50 miles in about 3 hours. Started raining about halfway. But it wasn't that bad. Feeling pretty good though.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-19-08, 01:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 791
Posted By calhoun1

Well, after I posted that, I went for a 50 mile...

Well, after I posted that, I went for a 50 mile ride. 3 hours later my scale says 184 lbs. So making the weight won't be an issue. Just gonna keep up the aerobics and eating small portions.
...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-19-08, 09:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 791
Posted By calhoun1

Making Weight - Advice Needed

Ok, so I need to lose 3-5lbs for a weigh-in on Sunday or Monday.

I am enlisting in the Navy and heading to boot camp. In the past 2 weeks I have been following Atkins and have lost 10lbs. So...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-18-08, 06:44 AM
Replies: 11,620
Views: 537,034
Posted By calhoun1

And now that I think about it, the work I did...

And now that I think about it, the work I did before the intervals was harder than I have gone on my own for a little while as well. Group rides where you get dropped shows you the pain you can hold...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-18-08, 06:24 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,275
Posted By calhoun1

I will have to mark this thread for 1-2 years...

I will have to mark this thread for 1-2 years from now when I finally get a PM so I can figure out my profile...

I know I do them right because after each interval, I look like a panting dog with...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-17-08, 07:00 PM
Replies: 11,620
Views: 537,034
Posted By calhoun1

lol yea, haven't passed any cyclists yet, but the...

lol yea, haven't passed any cyclists yet, but the cars following me to pass me probably get some weird looks. All of sudden exploding to a sprint and then mouth open panting when they come by. Must...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-17-08, 05:09 PM
Replies: 11,620
Views: 537,034
Posted By calhoun1

Just did an hour ride. 10 minute warm up. ...

Just did an hour ride.

10 minute warm up.
25 minutes at a moderate tempo.
Then 4 WRI™'s.

I am seeing an improvement. And this is only my second time to hit these. Did them 2 weeks ago and...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-16-08, 02:06 PM
Replies: 11,620
Views: 537,034
Posted By calhoun1

Yea it was Tradezone. Don't have the funds for...

Yea it was Tradezone. Don't have the funds for the 2 hour round trip in a 18mpg '96 Blazer. My legs were fairly sore from a pretty good ride yesterday so I figured I would take an easy day.
...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-16-08, 01:55 PM
Replies: 11,620
Views: 537,034
Posted By calhoun1

Races got canceled this morning. I was pissed. ...

Races got canceled this morning. I was pissed. So I went for a ride this afternoon and got in an easy 25 miles.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-15-08, 06:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 700
Posted By calhoun1

It will depend. Weight of the person makes a...

It will depend. Weight of the person makes a difference. A 130lb rider will need to put out less power due to aerodynamics than a 190lb rider.

So you would need weight as well...

But if you...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-08, 06:01 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,432
Posted By calhoun1

So if it is through a person you know, wouldn't...

So if it is through a person you know, wouldn't you still be able to get it?

You like to lie don't you? I thought you were strapped for cash?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-08, 12:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,774
Posted By calhoun1

I don't think it is stolen. I think it is more...

I don't think it is stolen. I think it is more of a scam. Only money order? No local pickup? Sounds like there is no bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-08, 11:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 586
Posted By calhoun1

I am pretty sure an LBS will work with you in...

I am pretty sure an LBS will work with you in your price range. Though new at that price may not get you 105. Used you will just have to keep looking.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-08, 11:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 586
Posted By calhoun1

Head to your LBS and see what they can do for you.

Head to your LBS and see what they can do for you.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-15-08, 11:40 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,338
Posted By calhoun1

Your basic monitor can go as low as $30 ...

Your basic monitor can go as low as $30
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/sub_cat.cfm?subcategory_ID=4115&orderby=2&filterby=&view_all=0&searchSize=

Depends on what options you look for. ...
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