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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-19-09, 09:30 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,277
Posted By mitchel

I've been trying to lose the same 30 lbs for the...

I've been trying to lose the same 30 lbs for the last 30 years.
My weight has gotten as low as 218, but it is now at 232 lbs.
My goal is to get it under 200 lbs.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
05-26-09, 07:28 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,048
Posted By mitchel

6.5 hrs ride time is plenty fast. As you do...

6.5 hrs ride time is plenty fast.
As you do more Rando rides, you'll learn to shorten the breaks.
I did the Tour de Cure century recently. It was a hilly (5000 ft) century. My ride time was 6...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-06-09, 10:45 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,900
Posted By mitchel

No danger of that. The Europeans don't need no...

No danger of that. The Europeans don't need no Porta Potties. They just whip it out on the side of the road, in plain view of traffic, and often without getting off of their bikes. It's a cultural...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-24-09, 10:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 910
Posted By mitchel

Congratulations. I would have loved to have been...

Congratulations. I would have loved to have been there, but I was in Texas doing Hell Week. How was the Chilly feed?
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-23-09, 10:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,562
Posted By mitchel

The Best: Assos FI Mille Ever since I started...

The Best: Assos FI Mille
Ever since I started using these, I have never had a saddle sore or any chafing whatsoever.
(And I've done a lot of brevets with them, including the PBP).
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-09-09, 06:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 866
Posted By mitchel

Check out RUSA, which is the national...

Check out RUSA, which is the national organization:
http://www.rusa.org/
There are local clubs all over the country/world. What area of the country/world are you in?
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-09-09, 10:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 866
Posted By mitchel

The best way to prepare for longer distances is...

The best way to prepare for longer distances is to start spending some quality saddle time on your bike, and build up gradually to longer and longer distances. I know that that doesn't sound like...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-08-09, 10:53 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,266
Posted By mitchel

There is a women's version of the B-17

There is a women's version of the B-17
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
02-27-09, 12:06 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,425
Posted By mitchel

I checked them out online, and decided to give...

I checked them out online, and decided to give the Slipstreamz a try. Thanks for the suggestion. I ordered some.
I've never even used an Ipod before, but I'm going to give it a try. My wife has...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
02-26-09, 06:36 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,425
Posted By mitchel

Ah.... a tandem. Yes, you have built in...

Ah.... a tandem. Yes, you have built in companionship/entertainment for as long as you're both on the same bike.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
02-26-09, 04:18 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,425
Posted By mitchel

Yup. That was me. I'll be doing the Tour de Cure...

Yup. That was me. I'll be doing the Tour de Cure again this year. I've signed up for quite a few rides already, and have pretty much filled my calendar.
And yes I agree: chatting while riding is...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
02-26-09, 02:03 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,425
Posted By mitchel

Best kind of entertainment on long brevets?

Boredom is definitely a big problem on long rides. How do you deal with the crushing boredom of pedalling all day and all night?
My only source of entertainment is my VDO 1.0+ bike computer. It...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
02-25-09, 10:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 612
Posted By mitchel

That would save a few bucks.

That would save a few bucks.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
02-25-09, 09:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,410
Posted By mitchel

I agree that a good bike fit is the best bet and...

I agree that a good bike fit is the best bet and pretty essential.
In the meantime, I do have one suggestion: I've had knee pain in some of the same locations as yours and found that my saddle...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
02-25-09, 07:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 612
Posted By mitchel

Thanks for the tip. I asked for and got the...

Thanks for the tip. I asked for and got the Randonneur discount and made a reservation at the Best Western.
It's going to be an expensive week ($$$$) if I stay through the 17th for the whole brevet...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
02-25-09, 06:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 612
Posted By mitchel

I stayed at the Fuller Lake Hotel last time and...

I stayed at the Fuller Lake Hotel last time and made my reservation there. It's a disgusting little place, but it's more than $50/night cheaper than the Best Western. I'm still considering spending...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
02-24-09, 08:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 612
Posted By mitchel

Eau de Hell Week anyone?

Are you thinking about giving Eau de Hell week another shot?
That's April 11th thru the 17th, if one stays for the whole thing. It's a nice drive and ferry ride getting up there, and I already...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-21-08, 09:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 579
Posted By mitchel

Check this out: ...

Check this out:
http://estore.websitepros.com/1939518/-strse-45/VDO-Z3-Altimeter-fdsh--Cycle/Detail.bok
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
05-04-08, 09:53 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,538
Posted By mitchel

When I do a long ride with big hills, I really...

When I do a long ride with big hills, I really appreciate having a triple. The compact crank just doesn't give me enough gearing to spin up a long steep hill after having already done almost 300K of...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-14-08, 04:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 531
Posted By mitchel

I would definitely take extra wheels, given you...

I would definitely take extra wheels, given you have a support vehicle to haul them in. A few spokes and a little knowhow are not going to fix a cracked rim or a broken hub.
Are your three boys...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-08, 07:05 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 688
Posted By mitchel

Nothing says "I love you" more than a bike. Buy...

Nothing says "I love you" more than a bike. Buy her a $3500 Orbea Onix. Then, she might actually keep up with you.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-11-08, 09:44 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,076
Posted By mitchel

You might also check out the Selle Anatomica...

You might also check out the Selle Anatomica saddle, which is like a Brooks but has a slot cut down the center to relieve pressure. People who've tried it say it's very comfortable, almost like a...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-11-08, 09:40 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,440
Posted By mitchel

If you thought the Terry Fly was close to...

If you thought the Terry Fly was close to Nirvana, you must have a narrow butt. The B17 is pretty wide. Which Brooks have you been using? Where do your sit-bones make contact?
Numbness is...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-05-07, 08:39 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 4,235
Posted By mitchel

See you there. I'll be arriving on the 15th and...

See you there. I'll be arriving on the 15th and staying at the Hotel Campanile.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
07-24-07, 06:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,420
Posted By mitchel

I would agree that it is of the utmost importance...

I would agree that it is of the utmost importance to get a bike that FITS! Once you go to the LBS and test ride lots of bikes (for free) and get lots of advice (for free), then it's time to get...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
07-18-07, 01:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 529
Posted By mitchel

Did STP this last weekend. Got RAMROD next...

Did STP this last weekend. Got RAMROD next Thursday. But the big one is the PBP, still a month away.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
06-26-07, 03:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 851
Posted By mitchel

Are there any tall buildings with stairways? ...

Are there any tall buildings with stairways? Train the way you would for climbing a mountain. Go up the stairwell of a skyscraper carrying a backpack with 20 lbs. As you get stronger, increase the...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
06-26-07, 01:53 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,258
Posted By mitchel

To increase Long distance speed, unless you are...

To increase Long distance speed, unless you are one of those naturally skinny people:
Lose weight- For every 10 lbs you lose, you'll gain a couple of miles/hour on hills. Since you will spend a...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
06-18-07, 08:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,001
Posted By mitchel

The bento box: 1) beef jerky- I like the hot...

The bento box:
1) beef jerky- I like the hot and sweet "Jamaica Me" flavor
2) smokehouse almonds- nothing tastes better than salty flavorful nuts on a long ride (except maybe Doritos, but they...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
06-17-07, 07:18 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,772
Posted By mitchel

I sent the application in to RUSA. All USA PBP...

I sent the application in to RUSA. All USA PBP applicants were supposed to apply thru RUSA. We were told that we couldn't apply online.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
06-16-07, 09:21 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,772
Posted By mitchel

I think it is 10AM, the same time as most of the...

I think it is 10AM, the same time as most of the Seattle Randonneurs.
I'm doing the 90 hour start. Of course, I haven't heard back yet, and don't know if my*application was even accepted. I swear...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
06-15-07, 10:51 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 743
Posted By mitchel

I'll be there rain or shine. Suggestion: ...

I'll be there rain or shine.

Suggestion: start a little later. If you start early, you'll be ahead of everyone and will just keep getting passed by faster riders. There won't be anyone slower...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
06-12-07, 07:49 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,772
Posted By mitchel

I mailed off my registration application today. ...

I mailed off my registration application today. Now I'm committed.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
06-11-07, 08:15 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,772
Posted By mitchel

I'm going. I've already paid for my trip thru...

I'm going. I've already paid for my trip thru Claus at Des Peres Travel, but I'm still in the process of filling out my application. My 400K and 600K validation numbers are pending/ haven't been...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
06-07-07, 07:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 750
Posted By mitchel

VDO MC1.0+ computer reset problem

I replaced my Specialized Speedzone Pro computer with a VDO MC1.0+, because my Specialized computer reset automatically after 10 hours and I lost all my info in the middle of a brevet.
Well, now...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
05-13-07, 05:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,037
Posted By mitchel

Congrats on your 300K. I just completed my 400K...

Congrats on your 300K. I just completed my 400K yesterday. It was the easiest (and fastest) 400K ever- only 5500 vertical ft of climbing. Very scenic ride, beautiful weather, and pace lines all...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-11-07, 06:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 634
Posted By mitchel

Bell Sweep R It's half the price of the Atmos. ...

Bell Sweep R
It's half the price of the Atmos. On E-bay, they sell for around $85.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-07, 06:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,663
Posted By mitchel

Do you stretch? Do you have one of those rollers...

Do you stretch? Do you have one of those rollers to massage those quads? That could help.
Also:
Have you been over-training? How many rest days do you get a week?
If you have over-training...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-07, 02:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,123
Posted By mitchel

I'm a recent convert to Assos bib shorts. I love...

I'm a recent convert to Assos bib shorts. I love the way they fit. I'm 6'1" and 220lbs and wear a size XLG. they are very comfortable, even on long Randonneur rides of 250miles.
I think you...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-07, 08:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 421
Posted By mitchel

As a bike club ride leader, I find myself in the...

As a bike club ride leader, I find myself in the same position- carefully feeling out how helpful to be. First of all, nobody really likes to be "told". I find that a friendly probing question...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-23-07, 07:03 PM
Replies: 1,042
Views: 704,962
Posted By mitchel

When you talk about century rides, I think of the...

When you talk about century rides, I think of the fully supported charity rides and Cascade Bicycle Club events. For supported rides like that, I take my fast bike- my Litespeed Ultimate with a...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-21-07, 07:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,047
Posted By mitchel

Not as strange, but: last week on the Eau de...

Not as strange, but: last week on the Eau de Hell 300K I made close eye contact with a deer who decided to join his buddy on the other side of the road. He underestimated my speed and just missed...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-16-07, 08:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 689
Posted By mitchel

Thanks for your suggestion. Based on your...

Thanks for your suggestion. Based on your recommendation, I went ahead and ordered a new VDO MC1.0+. I hope I have enough time to learn how to use it before the 400K.

My wife was trying to get...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-13-07, 09:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 689
Posted By mitchel

Needed: A Better Bike Computer

I own a Specialized Speedzone Pro and have always loved it because it has a large easy-to read display and toggles through easily to show needed info. Also it has the inclinometer function which I...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-12-07, 09:26 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,329
Posted By mitchel

Yup. You took a lickin' and kept on tickin'. ...

Yup. You took a lickin' and kept on tickin'.
Good job fighting through the adversity.

I enjoyed riding with you. Hope to meet again under better circumstances.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-04-07, 06:43 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,329
Posted By mitchel

I'll be rolling in the afternoon of the 6th and...

I'll be rolling in the afternoon of the 6th and staying at the Fuller Lake Motel in Chemainus. I'm not sure if I'll be driving my BigAss truck, or my wife's Subaru (the Subaru would be more...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-25-07, 06:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,651
Posted By mitchel

I have progressive lenses in my prescription...

I have progressive lenses in my prescription glasses (like bifocals without the line), and that's very hard/impossible to get that into a wraparound pair of cool-looking sunglasses. So, I wear my...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-24-07, 10:24 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,329
Posted By mitchel

I just did the 200K in Washington, and it got...

I just did the 200K in Washington, and it got nasty midway through. It'll sure make it easier to get through the week if we don't get beaten up by the wind and rain every day.
I'm planning on...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-12-07, 09:29 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,329
Posted By mitchel

So, I guess that if I drive to Chemainus, it will...

So, I guess that if I drive to Chemainus, it will necessarily involve a ferry. I wonder how much it will cost to get my truck across to Victoria.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-12-07, 05:40 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,329
Posted By mitchel

I'm considering going up to BC for the Eau de...

I'm considering going up to BC for the Eau de Hell week. I'd be driving from Seattle.
Anybody interested in carpooling?
For those who know the area: where are the good places to stay and eat? ...
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