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Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
12-06-09, 04:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,117
Posted By Mike45

I have read the book as well. It was a...

I have read the book as well.

It was a good book with some good info on bike fitting and nutrition but nothing that you couldn't find on this web-site.

i agree with one of the previous...
Forum: Southeast
01-13-09, 08:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,336
Posted By Mike45

Brasstown Bald Buster Century 2009

Registration is open and it is time to start thinking about some North Georgia cycling.

It is a killer ride. Bring some strong legs and a will to climb!
...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
11-17-08, 03:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 672
Posted By Mike45

Yikes! I drove across most of South Dakota this...

Yikes! I drove across most of South Dakota this summer. Not much along the interstate. I can't imagine how desolate the back roads are.

Good luck!
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
10-13-08, 09:38 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 373
Posted By Mike45

1st Double Metric (and change)

Two weekends ago I managed to get in my longest ride to date: 130.44 miles @ 6:31:33 (ride time)

I won't bother you all with the boring details but here is the short version:
My friends and I...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
05-21-08, 05:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,090
Posted By Mike45

Nice Job. I did it last year. I was...

Nice Job.

I did it last year. I was registered for this year but had to bail due to a bike crash and resulting dislocated shoulder.
Forum: Southeast
05-13-08, 08:57 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,462
Posted By Mike45

I was going but I crashed Saturday and dislocated...

I was going but I crashed Saturday and dislocated my shoulder and tore some ligaments.

Have Fun!
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-11-08, 07:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 865
Posted By Mike45

Thanks for the updates. I hadn't signed up yet...

Thanks for the updates. I hadn't signed up yet but was seriously considering it. Now I don't have to start sucking up to my wife for a few months.
Edit: The "active.com" registration info has...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-10-08, 09:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 865
Posted By Mike45

Is this information public? Do you have a link? ...

Is this information public? Do you have a link?

Thanks!
Forum: Southeast
03-06-08, 05:55 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,462
Posted By Mike45

Hogpen is definitely tough. Just about the time...

Hogpen is definitely tough. Just about the time you think you are done it dips down then smacks you in the face with more climbing.
Forum: Southeast
01-28-08, 12:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,462
Posted By Mike45

~7-8 miles

~7-8 miles
Forum: Southeast
01-25-08, 07:39 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,462
Posted By Mike45

I just signed up. I did it last year and I had a...

I just signed up. I did it last year and I had a great time. Sign up now and pay less.

I rode it with a compact crank and managed to finish. A triple would have made it easier but it isn't...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
10-26-07, 08:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 724
Posted By Mike45

I believe Hincapie signed with T-mobile.

I believe Hincapie signed with T-mobile.
Forum: Mountain - Plains
10-04-07, 12:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,785
Posted By Mike45

I am looking at it a few ways: 1. For the...

I am looking at it a few ways:
1. For the family is it worth taking bikes along to kick around the park? (your comment makes it sound the answer to that is no)
2. For me, Should I bring my MTB...
Forum: Mountain - Plains
10-04-07, 11:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,785
Posted By Mike45

Yellowstone National Park riding

We are planning a family trip to Yellowstone National Park in June 2008. Does anyone have any experiece or advice on riding in Yellowstone?

Road Bikes?
Mountain Bikes?
Kids?

Thanks,
Mike
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-27-07, 07:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 903
Posted By Mike45

Wow! Congrats!

Wow!

Congrats!
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-27-07, 07:52 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,036
Posted By Mike45

You have already got a bunch of great advice from...

You have already got a bunch of great advice from people way more experienced than me but let me toss in my $0.02 anyway.

I did my second century in April (07). It was the Brasstown Baldbuster...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-21-07, 05:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 644
Posted By Mike45

Here is the "official" definition: "The bonk...

Here is the "official" definition:

"The bonk (fatigue resulting from muscle glycogen depletion) usually develops 1 to 2 hours into a ride. It is a particular problem if "on the bike" glucose...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-03-07, 07:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,178
Posted By Mike45

Thanks for the input. I'll check out all of...

Thanks for the input. I'll check out all of those sites.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-02-07, 10:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,178
Posted By Mike45

Looking for Tandem Touring Vacation ideas

My Stoker and I are going to be celebrating 25 years of marriage next year and she has informed me that it would be OK to look into a bicycle tour type of thing. We would be riding our tandem.

I...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-27-07, 02:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 887
Posted By Mike45

Thanks for all the help. I have been...

Thanks for all the help.

I have been compromising. Making her comfortable is always the first order of business.

I probably won't change the crank lengths but I will keep it mind if things...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-27-07, 06:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 887
Posted By Mike45

stoker cadence question

My wife (stoker) and I have a great disparity in our cadence comfort zone. If I get anywhere near 85 she starts to complain about bouncing in the saddle and calls for a shift or just stops...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-25-07, 07:09 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 564
Posted By Mike45

riding again

After nearly a month I got my wife back on our Burley. A month ago her rump was very sore (bumps not chaffing).

I installed a shock absorbing seat post and put the seat from our old tandem on. ...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-11-07, 10:38 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,309
Posted By Mike45

Need I say more?

Need I say more?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-07-07, 02:04 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,145
Posted By Mike45

A different seatpost is on my list of things to...

A different seatpost is on my list of things to try.
I think the biggest problem is that she has never been a distance cyclist. I think her sit bones and muscles need to get used to riding. A...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-07-07, 11:13 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,145
Posted By Mike45

Thanks everybody! A quick update. We took...

Thanks everybody!

A quick update. We took the tandem out for a 24 miler Saturday afternoon and got up to 27.9 mph on the home stretch (iwth a tail wind)

Sunday morning we did 51.9 miles. Our...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
05-03-07, 11:01 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,669
Posted By Mike45

I did it last year and had a great time. This...

I did it last year and had a great time. This year I was going to do it with my wife on a tandem. That didn't work out but I am hoping to tandem it next year.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-03-07, 08:42 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,145
Posted By Mike45

Yes it is a Rumba. My lovely wife had troubles...

Yes it is a Rumba. My lovely wife had troubles deciding between that and a Paso Doble. The HUGE differerence in price helped her.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-02-07, 02:02 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,145
Posted By Mike45

Sorry if I left you all hanging. It is a...

Sorry if I left you all hanging. It is a snickers bar that is sitting on my saddle. That is what was in the large wrapped box as subtrefuge for the whole surprise.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-07, 08:41 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,081
Posted By Mike45

I am still trying to figure out all the different...

I am still trying to figure out all the different options for grade but the numbers are high. There are a lot of sections of both Hogpen and Brasstown that are in the mid to upper 20s (%). A couple...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-07, 07:29 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,081
Posted By Mike45

I voted for Brasstown. It was the only one on...

I voted for Brasstown. It was the only one on the list I had done. It was tough! My garmin recorded 13,739ft of total ascent.

Thanks for the poll. Now I have a list of tough rides to try.
Forum: Southeast
05-01-07, 10:40 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,631
Posted By Mike45

That was the toughest ride I have ever had the...

That was the toughest ride I have ever had the pleasure of finishing.

The "rollers" in the first 70+ miles of the day were larger than anything this Florida flatlander has ever ridden.

I had...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-26-07, 05:31 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,145
Posted By Mike45

I have the best wife (stoker) ever. [New Tandem]

My wife surprised me yesterday with this birthday present.
Forum: Southeast
04-26-07, 05:24 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,631
Posted By Mike45

I nagged the guys running the ride so many times...

I nagged the guys running the ride so many times that they sent me the word doc directly. If anybody wants it, PM me with an email address and I'll pass it along.

Mike
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-07, 01:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 622
Posted By Mike45

The web site says 14,000+ ft. My flatlander...

The web site says 14,000+ ft.

My flatlander quads are burning just thinking about it.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-07, 01:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 622
Posted By Mike45

Yes I am signed up and ready (ha ha) to go. ...

Yes I am signed up and ready (ha ha) to go.

My family and I are camping in Unicoi state park.

Does anybody know the route?
Forum: Commuting
04-20-07, 09:29 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,471
Posted By Mike45

At least you aren't in your fuscia speedo!

At least you aren't in your fuscia speedo!
Forum: Southeast
04-16-07, 10:14 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,631
Posted By Mike45

I don't know if it lofty or crazy or what. ...

I don't know if it lofty or crazy or what. Mostly it is just my dream list right now.
Forum: Southeast
04-12-07, 08:45 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,631
Posted By Mike45

Most likely...The family and I are driving up to...

Most likely...The family and I are driving up to Unicoi Friday. My plan is to ride from the SP to Helen for the ride. The other option is to load my bike into the mini-van and drive down.

I am...
Forum: Southeast
04-12-07, 01:39 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,631
Posted By Mike45

Thanks for the update! You can bet I won't be...

Thanks for the update! You can bet I won't be trying to keep up with any fast pelotons.
My strategy is start off in survival mode.
Forum: Southeast
04-11-07, 07:52 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,631
Posted By Mike45

Training for this beast is tough for a flat...

Training for this beast is tough for a flat lander like myself but....

I have been riding every chance I get. I am stoked that is for sure.

My goals are:
1a. Have fun.
1. Make the cutoff...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-06-07, 03:59 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 485
Posted By Mike45

Brasstown Bald Buster Century

Is anyone (else) riding the Brasstown Bald Buster Century? This is the third year. Has anyone here done it in the past?

http://www.brasstownbaldbustercentury.com/
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-22-07, 10:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 816
Posted By Mike45

15 years to recover? Do you mind telling us what...

15 years to recover? Do you mind telling us what happened?
Forum: Commuting
02-16-07, 10:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 509
Posted By Mike45

first commute

I made my first bicycle commute Wednesday. I thought I would share my adventure.

I woke up before the alarm went off, rolled out of bed and hit the shower. I made lunches for the kids and got...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
01-19-07, 07:47 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,239
Posted By Mike45

Not a specific plan but I want to try to maximize...

Not a specific plan but I want to try to maximize the rides I get in.


Most of my riding these days is with my wife on a tandem. Those rides will be base builders. I have to be careful not to...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
01-17-07, 02:24 PM
Replies: 258
Views: 63,016
Posted By Mike45

These are great stories. My first century...

These are great stories.

My first century was during RAGBRAI last year. The Newton to Marengo day was supposed to be a century (with the optional loop). I did the optional loop and ended up in...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
01-17-07, 09:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 636
Posted By Mike45

Thanks for all the input regarding tandems and...

Thanks for all the input regarding tandems and brevets.

My wife and I are planning on riding a tandem on RAGBRAI this summer. If we don't kill each other and are still talking to each other...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
01-11-07, 09:36 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,096
Posted By Mike45

Are you going alone?

Are you going alone?
Forum: Triathlon
01-11-07, 09:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 892
Posted By Mike45

ask 10 different people what saddle they like and...

ask 10 different people what saddle they like and you will get 15 different answers.

I am a Brooks (leather) guy all the way. I like to be able to move around on the saddle. Padding IMO (gel or...
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