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Forum: Recreational & Family
04-08-12, 07:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,310
Posted By Moskau

Balance Bike or Tricycle

Do any of you have some experience with balance bikes? I've seen some and the concept of them looks nice but I am wondering if in reality it is all unicorns and rainbows.

I am also wondering at...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-22-11, 05:33 PM
Replies: 3,556
Views: 2,499,139
Posted By Moskau

I'm getting back into biking after being grounded...

I'm getting back into biking after being grounded due to pregnancy complications where I couldn't walk 1-2 days after a 5 minute bike ride, ouch! I'm currently at 220 lbs which I'm not terribly proud...
Forum: Recreational & Family
04-02-11, 01:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 581
Posted By Moskau

Babies, dogs and holidays

I have a baby born in January this year and have been wondering if there's any way to go biking with my whole family this summer. How old can babies normally start using bike seats or trailers? Which...
Forum: Commuting
05-16-10, 05:39 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,704
Posted By Moskau

The ride to work. It's downhill and provided I...

The ride to work. It's downhill and provided I went early enough to bed I'm quite fresh.
Forum: Commuting
05-15-10, 07:21 PM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 303,294
Posted By Moskau

I biked home from a night shift this morning. It...

I biked home from a night shift this morning. It was tough mentally and physically but I went slow and enjoyed how calm it was. Got home eventually.
Forum: Recreational & Family
05-14-10, 11:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,916
Posted By Moskau

http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/kids/trailers...

http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/kids/trailers/mttrain241/]This one here? (http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/kids/trailers/mttrain241/)

I don't know much about it myself but I've been...
Forum: Commuting
05-13-10, 06:17 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 8,777
Posted By Moskau

I control airplanes.

I control airplanes.
Forum: Commuting
05-04-10, 06:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 767
Posted By Moskau

There are beds where I work, it was often...

There are beds where I work, it was often tempting to crawl into those even if they are horrid to sleep in. ;)

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I have a night shift next Saturday, I'm aming to give riding a go then. I'll find...
Forum: Commuting
05-03-10, 07:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 767
Posted By Moskau

Also, I don't do much physical but my shifts can...

Also, I don't do much physical but my shifts can be mentally straining, lots of tricky stuff going on. Usually there's nothing that's preventing me from biking, I always get to sleep a part of the...
Forum: Commuting
05-03-10, 07:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 767
Posted By Moskau

I really loved biking to my 7 am shifts, it was a...

I really loved biking to my 7 am shifts, it was a little harder going home at that hour. Another thing that made it harder going home is the fact I live up on a hill. Going to work is lots of fun but...
Forum: Commuting
05-03-10, 06:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 767
Posted By Moskau

The Night Shift

Do you have any suggestions on how to power yourself to commute home after a night shift?

I used to commute but working shifts a part of the reason my interest faded was how hard it was to go...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-01-10, 02:14 PM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 651,116
Posted By Moskau

Me and my bloke rode our new Trek FX bikes...

Me and my bloke rode our new Trek FX bikes together for the first time. Took his kid with us so we didn't go fast or far but we really like the bikes so far and we had a fun ride. :thumb:
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-30-10, 07:04 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,213
Posted By Moskau

I just picked up an FX 7.3 yesterday so haven't...

I just picked up an FX 7.3 yesterday so haven't ridden it properly yet but for me I really enjoy how light and frisky it feels. I also own a mountain bike that's heavier and with front suspension so...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-29-10, 01:04 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,527
Posted By Moskau

I think a lot of the comments people make are a...

I think a lot of the comments people make are a form of jealousy. Initially it's all "good for you!" but if the pounds lost pile up people seem to start making increasingly snide comments. Some sort...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-29-10, 06:17 AM
Replies: 3,556
Views: 2,499,139
Posted By Moskau

Well, after meeting my boyfriend a year and a...

Well, after meeting my boyfriend a year and a half ago I managed to get myself back into the Athena category. ;)

I'm 5'9" and this morning I weighed in at 221. I've never been over 220 before. :o...
Forum: Europe
04-27-10, 06:25 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,172
Posted By Moskau

I'm from Reykjavik, Iceland. :) I was born in...

I'm from Reykjavik, Iceland. :) I was born in Sweden but didn't get to enjoy living there for long enough to remember it.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-27-10, 10:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,203
Posted By Moskau

Thanks for the response :) Another thought,...

Thanks for the response :)

Another thought, I do have a Trek 6000 hardtail MTB and it's not super hardcore. It's heavier than the FX 7.3 but I'm wondering if I could buy an extra set of tires...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-27-10, 09:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,203
Posted By Moskau

Hybrid uses

What sort of uses do the hybrids excel in other than commuting?

I'm looking into getting a new bike that will be suited for riding in the countryside. I live in Iceland and our roads vary from...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-24-10, 12:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,560
Posted By Moskau

We've now decided not to go for the Mongoose...

We've now decided not to go for the Mongoose after going to the bike stores today. He's wondering if to get the Trek 7100 or Trek 7.3 FX, we tried both today.

There's some price difference but I...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-23-10, 03:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,560
Posted By Moskau

Mongoose Crossway 450 vs Trek 7.3 FX

My boyfriend is looking into getting an hybrid and we're looking for advice. These are the two bikes we've spotted.

Mongoose Crossway 450...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-25-08, 06:13 PM
Replies: 4,411
Views: 350,454
Posted By Moskau

http://shimotsuki.net/mynd/lj/icebike.jpg I...

http://shimotsuki.net/mynd/lj/icebike.jpg

I couldn't resist taking my bike onto a frozen lake recently. I haven't bought spiked tires yet so it was ridiculously slippery and I was cruising along...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
11-25-08, 01:49 PM
Replies: 2,583
Views: 382,468
Posted By Moskau

It's inspiring to read the posts here. Great work...

It's inspiring to read the posts here. Great work guys. :thumb:

I've been fighting myself this entire autumn and I've been swinging between 183 and 186 lbs. 175 is my current goal and eventually I...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-22-08, 10:19 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,219
Posted By Moskau

Salmon is a good fish, it is 'fatty' which means...

Salmon is a good fish, it is 'fatty' which means it includes the good omega 3 acids. I highly doubt it's the culprit. I suspect you are not eating enough through the day.

I've been working on...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-21-08, 11:38 AM
Replies: 4,411
Views: 350,454
Posted By Moskau

Today was definitely my favorite ride this...

Today was definitely my favorite ride this summer. It poured down rain the entire time I was out there and I found a lot of muddy paths. I got home wet and layered in mud. :thumb: I don't think I...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-16-08, 06:22 AM
Replies: 2,583
Views: 382,468
Posted By Moskau

I had such a great summer last year and now again...

I had such a great summer last year and now again this year for almost 30lbs total. However now I can feel autumn 'settling in my bones'. I just crave food all the time and am finding it difficult to...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-11-08, 05:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,219
Posted By Moskau

I'm one of those that has started bringing my own...

I'm one of those that has started bringing my own food to work. I feel I control my eating so much better, can eat less at a time and spread it throughout the day. It's absolutely helped me with my...
Forum: Introductions
08-08-08, 04:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 210
Posted By Moskau

Hej and welcome! An Icelander here :D Hope...

Hej and welcome! An Icelander here :D

Hope you enjoy your stay on the forums, I'm most definitely addicted! So much info, so much to waste time on...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-29-08, 11:31 AM
Replies: 226
Views: 18,395
Posted By Moskau

I almost chickened out of this challenge after I...

I almost chickened out of this challenge after I was left stupidly sore after third day in week one. After all of my 12 max pushups you see. :rolleyes:

I however took a break and today I finally...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-28-08, 11:19 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,106
Posted By Moskau

I second that it looks like you're not eating...

I second that it looks like you're not eating enough.

I'm also working on losing weight and recently my weight plateued for a while which coincided with me eating less per day while I was...
Forum: Commuting
07-25-08, 11:20 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,284,233
Posted By Moskau

Today's weather is ridiculous. Warm breeze which...

Today's weather is ridiculous. Warm breeze which happens like two times a year. I was absolutely thrilled to get to bike home in this kind of weather. :thumb:
Forum: Commuting
07-25-08, 01:45 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,284,233
Posted By Moskau

How true! I did my fastest time to work this...

How true! I did my fastest time to work this month when angry. :thumb: I was really mellow afterwards.

This morning was calm and beautiful. I enjoyed the ride, was running a little late though....
Forum: Commuting
07-24-08, 02:00 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,284,233
Posted By Moskau

Plenty of headwind on the way home today. I can...

Plenty of headwind on the way home today. I can feel I'm due for a rest day now and regret using my day off on Tuesday to do all sorts of stupid stuff like bike, dance and do pushups. I've been sore...
Forum: Commuting
07-24-08, 04:35 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,284,233
Posted By Moskau

When I woke up this morning the weather didn't...

When I woke up this morning the weather didn't look promising, but as 80% of the time, the weather looks worse from the inside than it actually is on the outside. I had a lovely ride this morning. :)...
Forum: Commuting
07-23-08, 06:21 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,284,233
Posted By Moskau

My bed was really cozy this morning and I did...

My bed was really cozy this morning and I did contemplate not getting up... ;) I however crawled out of bed and didn't regret biking to work! There was rain a part of the way but it was refreshing.
...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-22-08, 01:44 PM
Replies: 226
Views: 18,395
Posted By Moskau

Day 3 week one, I did 12 in the 5th set (easiest...

Day 3 week one, I did 12 in the 5th set (easiest column). I'm not despairing yet. :p
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-21-08, 05:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 960
Posted By Moskau

http://shimotsuki.net/mynd/nokkvi003.jpg I...

http://shimotsuki.net/mynd/nokkvi003.jpg

I still do. :)
Forum: Commuting
07-21-08, 08:05 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,284,233
Posted By Moskau

It was raining loads on the way home from work...

It was raining loads on the way home from work this morning. I slept in at work and had half a banana before the ride. I wasn't fast, but I actually did enjoy it. Wet and wild! ;)

I can feel...
Forum: Commuting
07-20-08, 03:27 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,284,233
Posted By Moskau

I can't make up my mind what I enjoy more,...

I can't make up my mind what I enjoy more, commuting in good weather or when it's cooler and cloudy. As long as the wind isn't too strong, being out on a bike is just great.

I came to work early...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-20-08, 09:36 AM
Replies: 226
Views: 18,395
Posted By Moskau

Day two and well, I did 10 in the fifth set. :p I...

Day two and well, I did 10 in the fifth set. :p I thought I was breaking down in the first set and if I should do this on my knees but I set myself up properly and it got much easier. :)

I envy...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-17-08, 07:51 PM
Replies: 4,411
Views: 350,454
Posted By Moskau

Had a great day today, biked around a lake which...

Had a great day today, biked around a lake which took me an hour and a half mostly on horse trails. Up down up down. ;) Nothing tricky, except avoiding big sharp rocks on the ground and a stupid...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-17-08, 03:52 PM
Replies: 226
Views: 18,395
Posted By Moskau

Day 1: I'm terrible. I'll also freely admit...

Day 1: I'm terrible.

I'll also freely admit that I have almost no upper body strength. :thumb:
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-17-08, 08:33 AM
Replies: 226
Views: 18,395
Posted By Moskau

This thread spurred me to search for push-up bars...

This thread spurred me to search for push-up bars and I found them, yay! Cheaper than I expected, too. So I guess I'm in ;)

I'm a real weakling so it's level 1 for me.

UtahWasatch: I've tried...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-16-08, 07:40 PM
Replies: 4,411
Views: 350,454
Posted By Moskau

I haven't really experimented enough with it, to...

I haven't really experimented enough with it, to be honest.
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-16-08, 07:28 PM
Replies: 4,411
Views: 350,454
Posted By Moskau

Here's two pics I took recently when enjoying the...

Here's two pics I took recently when enjoying the trails near my home.

So far I've been doing my riding on the outskirts of the city. The house with the red roof the farthest on the right is very...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-16-08, 06:00 PM
Replies: 226
Views: 18,395
Posted By Moskau

ohhh, that's tempting. I'd love to give it a go...

ohhh, that's tempting. I'd love to give it a go and I had started a quest to master pushups, but because of a wrist problem I'd like bars to rest on to protect my wrists. Haven't figured out where to...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-16-08, 05:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,227
Posted By Moskau

I find my bell very useful when it comes to...

I find my bell very useful when it comes to pedestrians. I thought it was a bit tacky at first but when I compared reactions with or without having used the bell I now use the bell. I also try to be...
Forum: Commuting
07-16-08, 07:28 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,284,233
Posted By Moskau

Just woke up now and feel so proud of myself for...

Just woke up now and feel so proud of myself for having biked for my night shift now. The ride home was amazing, yeah I was tired after only 3 hours of sleep but the sun was out even if it was still...
Forum: Commuting
07-15-08, 05:29 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,284,233
Posted By Moskau

The ride to work today was fast and the furious!...

The ride to work today was fast and the furious! ;)

I tend to avoid commuting to nightshifts as my energy levels are a mess when it's time to return home in the mornings, but as I've not ridden...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-11-08, 05:24 PM
Replies: 2,583
Views: 382,468
Posted By Moskau

Congrats on the loss you two! I'm down by...

Congrats on the loss you two!

I'm down by 5kg / 12 lbs since June now. Broke my first goal of going below 85kg (~186lbs), yay! Still more to lose but for now I'm happy happy.
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-07-08, 04:54 AM
Replies: 4,411
Views: 350,454
Posted By Moskau

I went yet another different route yesterday. It...

I went yet another different route yesterday. It seems that for every route I try I find 5 other different paths to pursue next time. I had a lot of fun, my confidence increases the more often I go....
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