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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-01-17, 08:06 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 8,097
Posted By SugarMonkey

I'm back from a bit of a hiatus which was drawn...

I'm back from a bit of a hiatus which was drawn out by higher than average rains and stupid strong winds pretty much any time I had a chance to get out.

I did 20 miles today and after having lost...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-20-17, 11:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,345
Posted By SugarMonkey

Maybe try a wrist one? There's debate on how...

Maybe try a wrist one? There's debate on how accurate those are, but may be the only option.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-19-17, 04:15 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,994
Posted By SugarMonkey

Just a few weeks ago I had to put the sweater on...

Just a few weeks ago I had to put the sweater on the dog (something that only happens when it's sub zero) and now I was out in shorts riding my bike. I think everyone who owns a bike in town was out...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-19-17, 03:21 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 6,778
Posted By SugarMonkey

Could tell it was in the mid 60's in February in...

Could tell it was in the mid 60's in February in the midwest. I rarely see another cyclist when I'm out normally, but today, it was like everyone was out no matter what level of cyclist. You...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-19-17, 03:18 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,779
Posted By SugarMonkey

Super jelly of this one. :) If I could...

Super jelly of this one. :)

If I could teleport to Hawaii I would so do this with you.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-21-17, 02:12 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,779
Posted By SugarMonkey

I'm back! (been absent for weather and work for a...

I'm back! (been absent for weather and work for a while)

My goal is 2k miles and possibly getting a new road bike (my old one was run over by a truck) since I want to put in long miles. :)
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-18-16, 10:39 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 7,591
Posted By SugarMonkey

I've been working a metric ton so haven't even...

I've been working a metric ton so haven't even been outside much. And when I do get a chance to be outside it's 70 in November in Illinois... with freakin 40mph winds. I could go ride in the street...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-07-16, 05:02 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,413
Posted By SugarMonkey

The Athena level isn't as forgiving. The only...

The Athena level isn't as forgiving. The only time I was ever below the weight "limit" was when I was on chemo. At good muscle tone and body weight, I'm at about 145. I'm currently trying to get...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-06-16, 08:33 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 7,591
Posted By SugarMonkey

we're up in Chicago this weekend and were walking...

we're up in Chicago this weekend and were walking around last night. The man goes "we should get some of these Divvy bikes and ride back." (this coming from the man who hasn't ridden a bike in...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-03-16, 10:25 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 5,745
Posted By SugarMonkey

I'm sitting here in my jersey waiting for the...

I'm sitting here in my jersey waiting for the random little rain poof to pass. :D
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-02-16, 07:29 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 7,591
Posted By SugarMonkey

We used to have one near us called "I bet you...

We used to have one near us called "I bet you won't get on". I tried so hard to figure out its password but never did.

Now we have Bill Nye the Science Fi, Bukkake Tsunami (seriously), and Bad...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-02-16, 10:23 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,164
Posted By SugarMonkey

I had a similar situation (as the front riders)...

I had a similar situation (as the front riders) not to long ago. Was happily riding along in the bike lane and a bus pulled right up beside me signals on and started to come over. I was level with...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-02-16, 10:06 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 7,591
Posted By SugarMonkey

Lame, my google translate extension I use for...

Lame, my google translate extension I use for work does not translate binary.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-02-16, 10:05 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,744
Posted By SugarMonkey

MTD a whopping 8.6 :D Not setting a goal...

MTD a whopping 8.6 :D

Not setting a goal this month as pretty sure most my "mileage" will end up being time on trainer.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-01-16, 09:49 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 7,591
Posted By SugarMonkey

I started today off with Cocoa Puffs so I'm all...

I started today off with Cocoa Puffs so I'm all carbo loaded :D
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-31-16, 01:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,175
Posted By SugarMonkey

We've been doing Weight Watchers over here. I...

We've been doing Weight Watchers over here. I use my cycling as exercise but my eating habits changing are what is helping with the weight loss. Clycling, more than anything, has toned my leg...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-31-16, 01:41 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 5,776
Posted By SugarMonkey

Didn't make my 300 mile goal due to so much...

Didn't make my 300 mile goal due to so much wind/bad weather.

MTD for October 221
YTD 688 (on my new ceramic hip)

Time to set up the trainer in the basement with the one bike and have the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-29-16, 08:31 AM
Replies: 194
Views: 10,503
Posted By SugarMonkey

I haven't been out in a couple days and had a...

I haven't been out in a couple days and had a weird-Inception like dream about cycling. Oddly the first thing that made me realize it was a dream wasn't the fact the road started to curve upward...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-27-16, 02:07 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 5,776
Posted By SugarMonkey

MTD 215 Not going to make my 300 mile goal...

MTD 215

Not going to make my 300 mile goal as I've lost so much ride time/days to weather. And now I think I'm getting a chest cold. stupid fall. >.>

I do need to get one of those head cover...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-26-16, 07:56 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 5,745
Posted By SugarMonkey

I shall wear mine proudly on the trainer while it...

I shall wear mine proudly on the trainer while it is -10 outside. :D
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-22-16, 09:23 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,007
Posted By SugarMonkey

laser guided bike lane

I saw this insane thing at Kohl's and had to share.

It projects a bike lane that is somehow supposed to make it better for you among cars.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-21-16, 03:42 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 10,503
Posted By SugarMonkey

It was a grand total of 50 when I went out today....

It was a grand total of 50 when I went out today. :P
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-21-16, 02:40 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 5,776
Posted By SugarMonkey

191 MTD Don't think I will make my 300 goal...

191 MTD

Don't think I will make my 300 goal due to the weather turning. I've lost quite a few days just this week to storms and/or 20+mph sustained winds.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-21-16, 02:38 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 10,503
Posted By SugarMonkey

I went for an OK ride today, kinda windy, but OK....

I went for an OK ride today, kinda windy, but OK.

As I was riding, I was musing on my past few months.

June 7th I checked into the hospital for my left hip replacement and weighed in at 200lbs....
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-21-16, 07:12 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,317
Posted By SugarMonkey

If you aren't actually in need of going gluten...

If you aren't actually in need of going gluten free, I would actually suggest something more along the lines of cutting down/out processed foods like white pasta, white bread, extra sugar, etc. ...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-20-16, 08:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,317
Posted By SugarMonkey

I bring my own stuff (gels, lara bars, etc.) and...

I bring my own stuff (gels, lara bars, etc.) and eat a good breakfast before I go anywhere. I'm allergic to oats so anything oat is also off the table.

It's not actually that hard as sag stops...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-20-16, 08:23 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 10,503
Posted By SugarMonkey

Totally random, but just popped into my head. ...

Totally random, but just popped into my head.

I used to have to take melatonin to help fall asleep. Since I've picked up cycling again, I have not taken it (not needed) and my overall sleep has...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-20-16, 08:56 AM
Replies: 194
Views: 10,503
Posted By SugarMonkey

In my old apartment I only ever had to change a...

In my old apartment I only ever had to change a lightbulb one time in the 12 years I lived there. That was the bathroom one. All of them were standard incandescent bulbs and I don't know what kind...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-19-16, 08:03 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 5,776
Posted By SugarMonkey

175 MTD :) And now it's storming

175 MTD :)

And now it's storming
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-18-16, 12:43 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,067
Posted By SugarMonkey

How would a flag on a thin pole attract any more...

How would a flag on a thin pole attract any more attention to me than my neon pink, blue, orange, etc. jerseys I wear? And my neon pink/white helmet?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-18-16, 12:40 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,573
Posted By SugarMonkey

This seems like a take off of an ad I saw on...

This seems like a take off of an ad I saw on Facebook for only having insurance for your car while it is actually being used. The ads show "paying/not paying" by having a car in drive and a car in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-17-16, 12:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,524
Posted By SugarMonkey

Make sure your pedals are actually attached...

Make sure your pedals are actually attached firmly. I had this exact problem (complete with the click) on a bike I had to assemble myself. Turns out I had the pedal just loose enough to click. Had...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-17-16, 10:51 AM
Replies: 194
Views: 10,503
Posted By SugarMonkey

It is a beautiful, warm fall day. I have a half...

It is a beautiful, warm fall day. I have a half day of work and can't go riding because the wind is blowing so hard it almost knocked the dog over. >.>
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-15-16, 03:07 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 10,503
Posted By SugarMonkey

I don't mind *some* wind, but when it's like...

I don't mind *some* wind, but when it's like 20mph (today, expected tomorrow and Monday), I'm just not into riding in it. I do live in the Midwest so we don't have perfect weather 365.

I did get...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-15-16, 03:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,713
Posted By SugarMonkey

favorite MTB saddle so far... the cheapo one that...

favorite MTB saddle so far... the cheapo one that came with my old tank of a Schwinn MTB. I think you can find them at Walmart in the bike section too. :D

It's not fancy, it's not expensive, but...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-14-16, 02:06 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 10,503
Posted By SugarMonkey

I actually have doctor's orders to not run so you...

I actually have doctor's orders to not run so you can do my share. :D
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-14-16, 02:06 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 10,503
Posted By SugarMonkey

holy crap! Smushed as in busted or just hurt? ...

holy crap! Smushed as in busted or just hurt? Either way, that sucks and will keep your mobility down for a while.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-14-16, 02:03 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,292
Posted By SugarMonkey

You can ride a road bike for 15-25 minutes, but...

You can ride a road bike for 15-25 minutes, but that's not really all that much and pretty much any bike would work for that amount of time in the saddle.

If your heart is set on a road bike,...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-13-16, 03:01 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 10,503
Posted By SugarMonkey

Add in my neon pink/white helmet and I know cars...

Add in my neon pink/white helmet and I know cars saw me so I consider that a win :D
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-13-16, 12:16 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 10,503
Posted By SugarMonkey

I looked like a jockey today... It's not...

I looked like a jockey today...

It's not cold enough to really put on the layers, but cold enough to want to cover exposed skin. So, without really thinking about what I was doing, I put on my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-13-16, 12:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,533
Posted By SugarMonkey

Friend: can I go with you on Saturday? Me: no ...

Friend: can I go with you on Saturday?
Me: no
Friend: why not?
Me: That's my long ride and you're not going to keep up
Friend: I can make it 10 miles!
Me: we have different definitions of long
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-13-16, 11:27 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 5,776
Posted By SugarMonkey

150 MTD It's getting colder and windy here...

150 MTD

It's getting colder and windy here in the Midwest and will probably have to bust out the trainer soon.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-11-16, 12:20 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 7,191
Posted By SugarMonkey

I did this just today to go around some ladies on...

I did this just today to go around some ladies on the bike path (note, this is painted and signed all over with "bike only") that I've just accepted has become a MUP. I then got told by another guy...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-10-16, 11:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,146
Posted By SugarMonkey

I had a similar situation a while back and...

I had a similar situation a while back and started eating more potatoes (I can't eat wheat anyway so those carbs are out). Potatoes also have more potassium than a banana so that helps.

I'll also...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-10-16, 11:35 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 5,776
Posted By SugarMonkey

129 MTD, complete with today's slowest right...

129 MTD, complete with today's slowest right hook. I'm fine, car drove off. I was slowing for a stop sign, they charged in front of me to turn right, I ended up falling on my right hip and pulled...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-07-16, 03:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,871
Posted By SugarMonkey

I've taken to my long rides being to small towns...

I've taken to my long rides being to small towns in the surrounding area. Last weekend I went "I've never been to Sadorus, let's do this!" and ended up with a 30+ mile adventure. Got rained on...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-07-16, 11:54 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,871
Posted By SugarMonkey

I second the go out and explore. I realized...

I second the go out and explore.

I realized just yesterday as I was riding through the farm land, that the view was spectacular. I also like to ride through this one particular...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-07-16, 10:12 AM
Replies: 194
Views: 10,503
Posted By SugarMonkey

Got hit by a rock today that was kicked up by a...

Got hit by a rock today that was kicked up by a grain hauler. I'd show a picture of the gnarly bruise I got but it's in a "NSFW/this ain't that type of message board" place.

Felt worse than...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-07-16, 10:09 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 5,776
Posted By SugarMonkey

93 MTD You know you live in the flat lands...

93 MTD

You know you live in the flat lands when your total elevation gain is 63 feet. :D
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-06-16, 10:58 AM
Replies: 194
Views: 10,503
Posted By SugarMonkey

Suck! I had a case/bout of shingles on my...

Suck!

I had a case/bout of shingles on my hand (apparently a really weird place to get them) right where your hand rests when you go to write something. Just the pain from that tiny patch was...
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