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Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
10-07-20, 07:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,769
Posted By JT Burkard

I have been watching every stage every year for...

I have been watching every stage every year for at least 6-7 years now. Before that it was catch a couple stages through out the week or highlights for the last 10-12 years. I used to watch it on the...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-12-19, 03:11 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,200
Posted By JT Burkard

Mark, well put. It seems like there is still some...

Mark, well put. It seems like there is still some competition off the bikes in the studio. I actually thought about it and having Jens in the studio and Horner out running around maybe would have...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-11-19, 09:01 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,200
Posted By JT Burkard

Has anyone else noticed Horner is mispronouncing...

Has anyone else noticed Horner is mispronouncing just about every riders name... right after everyone else says it correctly? I don't know if he's doing it on purpose or what? He butchered Sagan with...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-08-19, 06:40 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,200
Posted By JT Burkard

Thomas, that’s who it was yes you are right. I...

Thomas, that’s who it was yes you are right. I was in the other room and my wife said hear watch this and backed up the DVR.

I still see some tension between the two but it looks like they are...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-07-19, 06:41 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,200
Posted By JT Burkard

Has anyone noticed that Vande Velde and Horner...

Has anyone noticed that Vande Velde and Horner seem to be clashing? Yesterday he was rolling his eyes at Horner when Chris said that Froome had a concussion but Christian said there is no report of a...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
10-02-18, 10:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,199
Posted By JT Burkard

I agree with getting rid of race radios for the...

I agree with getting rid of race radios for the riders. To me, that's sanctioned cheating. Once the riders are on the road the only time they can get info is from the time board on the back of the...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
10-02-18, 10:25 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,891
Posted By JT Burkard

I for one was very happy for Valverde. He gave it...

I for one was very happy for Valverde. He gave it his all at La Vuelta and lost his podium on the last day. It's a great consolation prize to have won the world title against the other younger...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
09-19-18, 09:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,601
Posted By JT Burkard

Cycling and Champions are always revolving. S....

Cycling and Champions are always revolving. S. Yates has been proving himself as a strong competitor for a while now. As he matures, he has become a force on two wheels. I don't think this will be...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-19-18, 06:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,288
Posted By JT Burkard

Sorry for the delay in responding. I couldn't log...

Sorry for the delay in responding. I couldn't log on with my iPad so I had to wait before I had access on my computer again.



Iride - There was one older guy who ran out into the street and...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-19-18, 06:26 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,505
Posted By JT Burkard

Only 5 Days it will be broadcasted in NBCSN....

Only 5 Days it will be broadcasted in NBCSN. Nothing on the Olympic Channel and only full coverage on NBC Gold. That's very disappointing.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-11-18, 10:18 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,719
Posted By JT Burkard

Well a truly disappointing day for Tejay today as...

Well a truly disappointing day for Tejay today as he dropped 15 more places down to 18th today at the TOU. Kuss shot off for the stage win and it looked like Tejay hit his brakes. The whole pack just...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-31-18, 07:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,398
Posted By JT Burkard

I have been singing it to my wife as its been...

I have been singing it to my wife as its been stuck in my head too. My sister was in Paris on business the first week of Le Tour. When she returned I was singing it to her over the phone. She had no...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-31-18, 07:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,288
Posted By JT Burkard

Fans lining the streets and mountains ruining the sport?

Cycling fans are a strong bunch. They are energetic, they are passionate, and they are in the way. For years I find myself yelling at the TV "GET THE HELL OUT OF THE WAY". I have some issues I will...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-31-18, 06:47 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,719
Posted By JT Burkard

I think TeeJays best years were 2012-2014. He...

I think TeeJays best years were 2012-2014. He doesn't seem as strong as he was back then. Still a dominate rider but he will struggle to be in the top 10 of any of the GT's. I feel he can be a great...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-31-18, 06:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,235
Posted By JT Burkard

Horner refuses to quit!

Horner refuses to quit!
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-31-18, 06:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,237
Posted By JT Burkard

I am in agreement with what some of you posted. I...

I am in agreement with what some of you posted. I think SKY will have two leaders for their team for the Grand Tours. I expect Thomas to go for the Giro win, then ride with Froome in the Tour as a co...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-01-18, 08:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,332
Posted By JT Burkard

I'm 5'11" and now (cough) 279lbs. I was 284 but...

I'm 5'11" and now (cough) 279lbs. I was 284 but started to make better food choices and got back on the bike. I was 255 for a while but after a car accident last year resulting in a herniated disc in...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-26-15, 03:59 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,337
Posted By JT Burkard

Regardless of where the paycheck is coming from,...

Regardless of where the paycheck is coming from, I expressed mine, and everyone else's disappointment of how the podium ceremonies were cut short. My comments were sent via a direct email to my...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-26-15, 01:39 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,337
Posted By JT Burkard

I didn't send it to Comcast. I'd get a better...

I didn't send it to Comcast. I'd get a better response talking to the toaster. My email went directly to a contact at NBC Sports I made a few years ago through work.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-26-15, 01:35 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,106
Posted By JT Burkard

This was the Gorillas Tour this year. He was...

This was the Gorillas Tour this year. He was strong and confident and winning on the Champs was the icing on his cake. Looks like Cav and Sagan were no where in the right position with the last...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-26-15, 01:32 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,337
Posted By JT Burkard

My wife and I said the same thing. The greatest...

My wife and I said the same thing. The greatest sporting event and they cut it off at the presentation for a Nascrap race that wasn't even running. What BS! Highly dissappointed and already sent off...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-21-15, 04:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,971
Posted By JT Burkard

I was watching the race the other night with my...

I was watching the race the other night with my wife and I said "oh look the flag of Brittany" my wife said, what? And the announcer then said something about the flag. My wife then looked at me and...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-11-15, 05:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,411
Posted By JT Burkard

Can you post pictures because that will help...

Can you post pictures because that will help determine condition and what they really are.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-15, 05:43 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,460
Posted By JT Burkard

My 1964 Schwinn Hollywood rustoration project

I found this bike April of 2014. Its been sitting next to the garage ever since and I finally stated to redo it. I thought I would be a cool bike to make a sort of rat/rust bike to ride up the street...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-09-14, 10:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,516
Posted By JT Burkard

Tinkoff is doing some mind games. Yellow bikes,...

Tinkoff is doing some mind games. Yellow bikes, kits, helmets etc. Basically telling the rest of the teams we are already in Yellow and plan to be in Paris. Too bad Alberto is already over 2 minutes...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-09-14, 10:11 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,018
Posted By JT Burkard

I think this just made the Tour more interesting...

I think this just made the Tour more interesting than expected. Froome, Cav, Andy are all out within the first week. Contador is over 2 minutes behind. Kittle is the new sprint star (we noticed this...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-28-14, 07:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 742
Posted By JT Burkard

I was hoping to get out today but I was on the...

I was hoping to get out today but I was on the road from 6:30am to 9pm tonight. Sitting in a truck for 5 hours each way I need to get the legs moving. I'll plan on going out tomorrow for another 4...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-27-14, 06:19 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,695
Posted By JT Burkard

I did some adjustments to the angle and position...

I did some adjustments to the angle and position of my saddle on my road bike. That alone helped greatly. I think the best thing I did was a pair of cycling shorts. I am not a fan of the look of the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-27-14, 06:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 742
Posted By JT Burkard

Back in the saddle again...

Yesterday I finally got my lazy arse off the recliner at 9am and went for my first real ride of the year. I don't count my test run after airing up the tires to the end of the block and back two...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-13-14, 05:53 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,762
Posted By JT Burkard

I agree with the advice, start off with some...

I agree with the advice, start off with some stretching before you ride. You'll feel the difference if you don't. Also start off by just going around the block. The next day two laps around the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-14, 03:58 PM
Replies: 15,460
Views: 4,093,458
Posted By JT Burkard

One of the guys I work with does a little...

One of the guys I work with does a little scrapping to make a couple extra bucks. He saved this from becoming scrap metal and gave it to me last week. It's a Schwinn Hollywood. Not sure of the year...
Forum: Northeast
08-08-13, 05:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 940
Posted By JT Burkard

Anyone want to get together for a Edgar Felix...

Anyone want to get together for a Edgar Felix ride?

The JSTS is a great group but their beginner rides are still 16 miles to start. I think some of us are still building up. The problem I have is...
Forum: Northeast
08-08-13, 05:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 880
Posted By JT Burkard

I don't see why you couldn't. Just use the side...

I don't see why you couldn't. Just use the side walk and pay attention to your surroundings. I see people on bikes all the time going over that bridge.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-13, 06:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,227
Posted By JT Burkard

Thats a good point. I'll have to ask the LBS what...

Thats a good point. I'll have to ask the LBS what they exactly did to it for its tune up. I know he took the bike apart and soaked a lot of the components to clean them. I'll post my findings.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-05-13, 05:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 489
Posted By JT Burkard

Sweet bike!

Sweet bike!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-13, 05:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,227
Posted By JT Burkard

I don't think the bike had a lot of time on it by...

I don't think the bike had a lot of time on it by the condition of the original tires I replaced. I will keep this in mind and add it to my to do list.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-05-13, 06:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 622
Posted By JT Burkard

I want to share my bike happy moment with you...

I want to share my bike happy moment with you guys. Got up yesterday morning looked out of the window and said this is a great morning to ride. I got my gear on, AND my helmet for the first time,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-13, 06:23 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,227
Posted By JT Burkard

Got up yesterday morning looked out of the window...

Got up yesterday morning looked out of the window and said this is a great morning to ride. I got my gear on, AND my helmet for the first time, and took it out for a spin. Went 4 miles this time....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-13, 11:19 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,227
Posted By JT Burkard

Thanks for the kind words. I have riding gloves...

Thanks for the kind words. I have riding gloves so the tape didn't bother me as much. I like the fact its completely original. The Velcro bottle holder is neat but I don't have a bottle for it so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-13, 06:12 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,227
Posted By JT Burkard

Fuji Sagres

I picked this Fuji Sagres up at a yard sale my neighbor was having about two years ago. I aired up the tires, rode to the end of the block and back, hung it up in the garage and forgot about it. The...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-31-13, 06:05 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,119
Posted By JT Burkard

Will power and self control is my issue. I have...

Will power and self control is my issue. I have been trying to stick with 1800 calories a day using the My Fitness Pal app to keep tabs on my food intake. Then I'll grab a pretzel, cookie, etc while...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-30-13, 06:21 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,286
Posted By JT Burkard

He is projecting his own feelings onto your...

He is projecting his own feelings onto your accomplishments. He wouldn't ride in the rain and his motivation is not the same as yours. Invite him or a ride. He may change his view or absolutely hate...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-30-13, 06:14 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,139
Posted By JT Burkard

There's a silent rule in auto restoration never...

There's a silent rule in auto restoration never add up the total of your receipts and bills. The same should be with bikes. I have an old Banana seat bike from the 70's I was redoing. I looked at all...
Forum: Northeast
07-26-13, 05:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 940
Posted By JT Burkard

When I lived in Middletown before moving to Brick...

When I lived in Middletown before moving to Brick I rode the Henry Hudson Trail. Not a bad ride from Highlands to Aberdeen. If you did the Bayshore I am sure you have tried this. I thought that was...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-26-13, 05:34 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,996
Posted By JT Burkard

6' and 155lbs doesn't sound like there's any fat...

6' and 155lbs doesn't sound like there's any fat left.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-25-13, 06:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 622
Posted By JT Burkard

Went out with a buddy last night for an 8 mile...

Went out with a buddy last night for an 8 mile cruise. It took a little longer to get up to speed after stopping for traffic lights and stop signs after mile 6 but I pushed on. This morning I am sore...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-23-13, 05:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 428
Posted By JT Burkard

Congrats on the first ride. I also just got back...

Congrats on the first ride. I also just got back on the bike again after a year of laziness. I did 4 miles first time out and it felt good but tiring. It's been hot as heck or raining but I am...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-23-13, 05:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 738
Posted By JT Burkard

I have a friend who is an avid cyclist who's...

I have a friend who is an avid cyclist who's daily rides can go 30-50 miles in a clip. He is always telling me to ride with him. He said he will do 20 miles before I get there and then help me build...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-22-13, 06:42 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,998
Posted By JT Burkard

Right now just get out and ride and don't worry...

Right now just get out and ride and don't worry to much about accessories. I got a helmet but have to admit I haven't used it yet. I ride in shorts and a t shirt and just started to wear a sports...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-19-13, 05:47 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,742
Posted By JT Burkard

I like the Jack Danials BBQ sauce. So darn good....

I like the Jack Danials BBQ sauce. So darn good. Veggies are awesome on the grill like zucchini, squash, portobello mushrooms, peppers, onions, corn, potatoes, etc.

quick Chicken spice rub: coat...
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