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Forum: Northern California
12-07-08, 05:35 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,734
Posted By MetalClydesdale

It was great weather and a great ride. It was my...

It was great weather and a great ride. It was my first with anyone from the forum and everyone seemed really nice, accelerating away from me up the hill. ;)

I did manage to drag my way to the top,...
Forum: Northern California
11-03-08, 11:43 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 5,541
Posted By MetalClydesdale

I just moved to the south bay and love riding...

I just moved to the south bay and love riding Hamilton, I'm in, schedule permitting.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-11-08, 11:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 612
Posted By MetalClydesdale

I consider my morning-after gas to be a natural...

I consider my morning-after gas to be a natural deterrent for people who draft behind me without announcing their presence. Otherwise I usually pull out of the line to let one go.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-10-08, 08:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 874
Posted By MetalClydesdale

When I was in college a couple of God-botherers...

When I was in college a couple of God-botherers came over to the house early on Saturday. They woke me up and I pulled on some jeans to go downstairs and open the door. While I was standing there...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-01-08, 10:50 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,238
Posted By MetalClydesdale

I've taught myself most of the ins-and-outs of...

I've taught myself most of the ins-and-outs of bike maintenance, mostly in an effort to stop paying so many mechanics bills. At this point I can fix most of the minor problems and true and tension my...
Forum: Northern California
07-22-08, 01:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,484
Posted By MetalClydesdale

I saw the Sprockettes, it was an interesting...

I saw the Sprockettes, it was an interesting show. I haven't had time to go through my pictures, but I'll post them when I do.
Forum: Northern California
07-17-08, 09:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 784
Posted By MetalClydesdale

I'm not well known to the group but I'll be...

I'm not well known to the group but I'll be there. I'de say look for the bald guy in the kilt but I'm not sure that'll narrow it down much.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-08, 03:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,446
Posted By MetalClydesdale

The great thing about any bike collection is that...

The great thing about any bike collection is that it will always remain 99 percent complete. There's always just one more bike that you have to have to finish it.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-17-08, 12:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,471
Posted By MetalClydesdale

There's one on Highway 99 in Oregon between...

There's one on Highway 99 in Oregon between Eugene and Florence, I've ridden it a couple of times and though I've never been hit, I can't say how much good it did. I personally try to avoid riding...
Forum: Northern California
04-20-08, 09:03 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,748
Posted By MetalClydesdale

A week away and I've had to rearrange my work...

A week away and I've had to rearrange my work schedule. I'll still be there but not until early evening on Saturday. I'm camping at the fairgrounds, I'll be the big guy in the kilt with the shaved...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-08, 11:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 915
Posted By MetalClydesdale

Indeed coldfeet,the full quote is "May you...

Indeed coldfeet,the full quote is "May you attract the attention of powerful people, and live in interesting times."
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-13-08, 01:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,328
Posted By MetalClydesdale

Just to throw in my .02. When I started riding I...

Just to throw in my .02. When I started riding I fit your dimensions save that I outweighed you by 20 pounds and my first road bike was a Trek 1000. I rode it for three years and had almost no...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-08, 01:20 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,100
Posted By MetalClydesdale

In Oregon they tended to ride either refurbished...

In Oregon they tended to ride either refurbished Good Will road bikes or three-speed cruisers. I actually made pretty good money refurbishing Good Will bikes and flipping them for around $100.
Forum: Northern California
04-06-08, 02:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 593
Posted By MetalClydesdale

I'm about an hour north of you in Ukiah but I...

I'm about an hour north of you in Ukiah but I make my way to Santa Rosa often, probably would to more so with someone to ride with.
Forum: Northern California
04-06-08, 12:30 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,748
Posted By MetalClydesdale

Alright, I'm in. I'm camping at the fairgrounds...

Alright, I'm in. I'm camping at the fairgrounds and eating at the Marco Polo Dinner Saturday night. Looking forward to meeting some new cycling friends.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-05-08, 09:09 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,736
Posted By MetalClydesdale

+1

+1
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-03-08, 09:15 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 12,883
Posted By MetalClydesdale

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/51/131163774_c3b62f...

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/51/131163774_c3b62fce53.jpg?v=0
Forum: Northern California
04-01-08, 01:32 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,748
Posted By MetalClydesdale

Looks like a fun ride, I think I could be in for...

Looks like a fun ride, I think I could be in for this though it is a long way from home for me. Is there anywhere decent to camp the night before the ride or am I bound to getting a hotel?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-25-08, 08:24 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 27,815
Posted By MetalClydesdale

Tricks I know that I have seen work 1: Find...

Tricks I know that I have seen work

1: Find a small car-jack (preferably from a VW bug) insert into the lock and increase pressure until the mechanism snaps.

2: Get a hack saw.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-25-08, 08:14 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,707
Posted By MetalClydesdale

I tend to prefer riding in groups because I like...

I tend to prefer riding in groups because I like the company and the opportunity to challenge one another. I enjoy riding alone too, but I don't like to do it all the time.

When I still lived in...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-17-08, 07:39 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,358
Posted By MetalClydesdale

http://www.ride4areason.org/images/npclassic_profi...

http://www.ride4areason.org/images/npclassic_profile_700.jpg

The Native Planet Classic (http://www.ride4areason.org/npclassic/index.shtml) that I plan to ride with my father in June.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-17-08, 11:07 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,515
Posted By MetalClydesdale

Two words: cutout seat

Two words: cutout seat
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-17-08, 11:04 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,609
Posted By MetalClydesdale

Headwinds do have an effect on overall speed, but...

Headwinds do have an effect on overall speed, but for me they've always done more damage to my morale than my legs. There's something incredibly frustrating about fighting to maintain a decent speed...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-16-08, 03:03 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,155
Posted By MetalClydesdale

Taken from another BF poster: A sign reading...

Taken from another BF poster:

A sign reading "Caution: cyclist caries only $20 worth of ammunition."

I've been lucky enough to avoid any real aggression, most of my collisions have been honest...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-15-08, 02:15 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,443
Posted By MetalClydesdale

I've had the right cross a couple of times but...

I've had the right cross a couple of times but I'm sad to say that most of my accidents have been t-bones. Either the driver has run a red light and hit me while I was crossing, or they've neglected...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-15-08, 11:49 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 10,256
Posted By MetalClydesdale

Answers to common queries. Q: What's worn...

Answers to common queries.

Q: What's worn under that kilt?
A: Nothing ma'm, everything under this kilt is in perfect working order.

I've been wearing it for more than a year now and I've gone...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-15-08, 11:45 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 10,256
Posted By MetalClydesdale

I must have missed this one the first time...

I must have missed this one the first time around, I'm in and out of the forum a lot.

Here are a couple of my fav's, though it's sad but true that there are few pictures of me in my kilt because...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-14-08, 10:39 PM
Replies: 390
Views: 47,887
Posted By MetalClydesdale

There was a kilt thread? I must have missed it.

There was a kilt thread? I must have missed it.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-14-08, 10:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 817
Posted By MetalClydesdale

You should be fine. I owned and rode a bike...

You should be fine. I owned and rode a bike similar to that when I started at 280 pounds and never had any real problems, though if you're worried I would suggest getting a hand built rear wheel.
...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-13-08, 06:27 PM
Replies: 390
Views: 47,887
Posted By MetalClydesdale

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/170/410861025_3750b...

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/170/410861025_3750bd2fdd.jpg?v=0

It's not on the bike, but I figured the kilt would make up for it.
Forum: Northern California
03-10-08, 11:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 591
Posted By MetalClydesdale

I've forgotten my helmet, water bottles,...

I've forgotten my helmet, water bottles, sunglasses, shoes and even my gloves and jersey once. The best actually happened to a friend of mine when we were riding in Oregon. He showed up to a ride to...
Forum: Northern California
03-09-08, 08:43 PM
Replies: 4,179
Views: 318,772
Posted By MetalClydesdale

In my longest ride of the season thus far I rode...

In my longest ride of the season thus far I rode from where I live, in Ukiah, to Santa Rosa about 65 miles to the south. The weather was beautiful and the recent rain has made everything green. I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-09-08, 02:16 PM
Replies: 253
Views: 51,999
Posted By MetalClydesdale

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/51/131163774_c3b62f...

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/51/131163774_c3b62fce53.jpg?v=0

2006 Specialized Roubaix, my reward to myself for getting my first job in journalism.
Forum: Northern California
03-06-08, 03:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 691
Posted By MetalClydesdale

I'm on the fence, I rode last year and really...

I'm on the fence, I rode last year and really enjoyed it, but I also suffered pretty hard on the back 30 miles. It's a wonderful ride and reasonably well supported the year I went, but the bulk of...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-05-08, 02:12 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,029
Posted By MetalClydesdale

Move to Northern California. Sure, you'll pay...

Move to Northern California. Sure, you'll pay some of the highest housing costs in the country, but that's a small price to pay for winters that end in February. :)
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-02-08, 12:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,413
Posted By MetalClydesdale

A couple of years ago I snapped a rear chain-stay...

A couple of years ago I snapped a rear chain-stay on a specialized frame in, which I've always thought was caused by a collusion of my weight and the fact that I got hit by several cars on that bike...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-27-08, 07:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,283
Posted By MetalClydesdale

I too have had a lot of positive experiences on...

I too have had a lot of positive experiences on the road, from help with road repairs to shared food to polite greetings. In the spirit of good fellowship and karma I try to return these as often as...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-25-08, 07:31 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,848
Posted By MetalClydesdale

According to a thread in the Pacific Northwest...

According to a thread in the Pacific Northwest discussion about this accident. Apparently the suspect is an 18-year old girl whose parents have had their lawyer contact the police.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
02-21-08, 07:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,088
Posted By MetalClydesdale

True enough, but you never know. Last year we had...

True enough, but you never know. Last year we had a hit-and run case down here where a pedestrian got killed and they caught the guy a month later when he drove into the local CHP office to deal with...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
02-19-08, 10:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 580
Posted By MetalClydesdale

That's the plan, we'll see what kid of shape I...

That's the plan, we'll see what kid of shape I can get in between now and then.
Forum: Northern California
02-18-08, 07:45 PM
Replies: 4,179
Views: 318,772
Posted By MetalClydesdale

Rode Mountian House Road and Highway 128 from...

Rode Mountian House Road and Highway 128 from Ukiah to Cloverdale, a solid 35 miles with some good hills. I'm back in training again, this time for the Native Planet Classic...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
02-17-08, 11:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 580
Posted By MetalClydesdale

Native Planet Classic

Has anyone here ridden in the Native Planted Classic (http://www.ride4areason.org/npclassic/index.shtml) or know anything about it? I'm planning to ride it with my father in June and I was wondering...
Forum: Northern California
08-31-07, 08:43 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,242
Posted By MetalClydesdale

Run, take pictures, drink choice ales, annoy...

Run, take pictures, drink choice ales, annoy people.
Forum: Northern California
08-27-07, 01:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,058
Posted By MetalClydesdale

I used to have these problems too, but I ended up...

I used to have these problems too, but I ended up shaving my head. Now I have to wear a bandana when I ride in the summer or I get helmet-vent tanlines.
Forum: Northern California
08-24-07, 11:27 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,580
Posted By MetalClydesdale

As a friend of mine likes to say, just buy it....

As a friend of mine likes to say, just buy it. The whole thing will probably work out in the divorce.
Forum: Northern California
05-24-07, 10:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 424
Posted By MetalClydesdale

I live in Mendocino County so I can give you...

I live in Mendocino County so I can give you about half the route. If your route takes you through Ukiah I would suggest heading out to Fort Bragg via either Orr Springs Road or Highway 253. Orr...
Forum: Northern California
05-14-07, 11:43 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,454
Posted By MetalClydesdale

I doubt there are many other Ukiah-area riders...

I doubt there are many other Ukiah-area riders out there but here are my biggest reasons for owning a triple.
Orr Springs
The Boonville Grade
Highway 175 from Hopland to Lakeport
Forum: Northern California
05-14-07, 07:54 PM
Replies: 839
Views: 132,522
Posted By MetalClydesdale

Hi, names Ben, 25 from Ukiah. I've been riding...

Hi, names Ben, 25 from Ukiah. I've been riding for seven-years, mostly in Oregon but more recently in California. I moved here two-years ago and lived in Santa Rosa, Oakland and Vallejo before...
Forum: Northern California
05-14-07, 07:20 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,265
Posted By MetalClydesdale

I've been thinking about doing this ride, the...

I've been thinking about doing this ride, the elevation gains look brutal, with no flats to cool down on. Is that true or am I just misreading the elevation maps.
Forum: Northern California
05-14-07, 06:14 PM
Replies: 4,179
Views: 318,772
Posted By MetalClydesdale

I rode the Tour of the Unknown Coast with my Dad...

I rode the Tour of the Unknown Coast with my Dad and Uncle on Saturday, which, for me, was a brutal 100 miles with 9,800 feet of climbing. The ride was mostly made difficult because the ride is...
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