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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-15-11, 10:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 575
Posted By Thalia

That is an amazing feat -- and on a hilly course...

That is an amazing feat -- and on a hilly course on top of it! Way to go!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-11-11, 12:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 729
Posted By Thalia

Wow, I'm glad she's OK! If you're prepared...

Wow, I'm glad she's OK!

If you're prepared to shop often, panniers and a basket can haul an awful lot of groceries. I bring home milk, wine, cereal, bananas -- all that stuff. But I don't carry a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-09-11, 11:05 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,522
Posted By Thalia

Yo-yo all the way here. I have done restrictive...

Yo-yo all the way here. I have done restrictive diets, followed by uncontrolled eating and weight gain, my entire life -- from the time I was around 13. I think it's a very common experience for...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-09-11, 10:06 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,224
Posted By Thalia

Congrats on the new ride! It sounds like you got...

Congrats on the new ride! It sounds like you got a great bike.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-08-11, 03:31 PM
Replies: 582
Views: 274,869
Posted By Thalia

I think there is always a crop of new embarrassed...

I think there is always a crop of new embarrassed riders coming along, so even if the OP is now an old pro, this topic is always helpful!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-08-11, 12:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 651
Posted By Thalia

Awww! You are kind souls to try to rescue Porky...

Awww! You are kind souls to try to rescue Porky the bun there.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-08-11, 12:23 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,007
Posted By Thalia

Forlorn, you really do sound very depressed and...

Forlorn, you really do sound very depressed and self-loathing. Being fat does NOT make you an evil or pathetic person worthy of being hated and scorned. I'm guessing the weight-gain and unemployment...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-05-11, 10:40 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 802
Posted By Thalia

I agree with ill.clyde. The ideal weight is one...

I agree with ill.clyde. The ideal weight is one at which you feel comfortable, energetic, and able to do the things you want to do. A weight at which your body fat is not contributing to health...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-03-11, 11:28 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,224
Posted By Thalia

I have a purple bike too! I'm convinced that the...

I have a purple bike too! I'm convinced that the fun color makes it perform better. ;-)
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-02-11, 11:13 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 24,801
Posted By Thalia

JKala, you look just like Edie Falco! I...

JKala, you look just like Edie Falco!

I don't have any pics with my bike (need to fix that!) , but I'm loving seeing you all on your sweet rides.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-02-11, 11:07 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,224
Posted By Thalia

Yeah, if the bike is shoddy enough you won't find...

Yeah, if the bike is shoddy enough you won't find out whether you can enjoy riding. But it's hard to argue with CJ C's experience -- even if your bike disintegrates into a sad pile of dust tomorrow,...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-29-11, 10:43 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 451
Posted By Thalia

I love this thread title! Congrats!

I love this thread title! Congrats!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-26-11, 03:23 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,262
Posted By Thalia

I second the recommendation for WSD. We really do...

I second the recommendation for WSD. We really do have different proportions.

I'd be inclined to put the ball in her court -- let her go to bike shops and test-ride and talk to the staff. Make...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-26-11, 01:52 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,730
Posted By Thalia

I'm not a fan of motivational phrases, I have low...

I'm not a fan of motivational phrases, I have low cheese tolerance. But I do like saying "WHEEEEEEE!" out loud when I go down the big hill! I think that should count.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-25-11, 12:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 912
Posted By Thalia

OMg, now I want Indian food! I'm not a...

OMg, now I want Indian food!

I'm not a vegetarian, btw -- but my 10-year-old is, and I'm trying to cut back somewhat on meat.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-25-11, 12:26 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,422
Posted By Thalia

I have zero heat tolerance, so anything above the...

I have zero heat tolerance, so anything above the mid '80s is too much for me. I know from experience that if I push it, I'll get disoriented and dizzy -- not fun.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-25-11, 10:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 912
Posted By Thalia

You can definitely eat vegetarian without "fake...

You can definitely eat vegetarian without "fake meat" -- I'm not a fan of it either. However, there will likely be some beans involved, because they're yummy and high-protein. You will have fewer...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-25-11, 10:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 607
Posted By Thalia

I've got panniers on the back and a basket in the...

I've got panniers on the back and a basket in the front. I might be breaking the rules, but I can haul two bottles of wine, a six-pack of beer, and the makings of a delicious dinner while I do it!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-21-11, 03:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 657
Posted By Thalia

I kayaked for the first time a couple of weeks...

I kayaked for the first time a couple of weeks ago, on my birthday. It's a wonderful feeling, so calm and quiet -- and very efficient. I was surprised at how much ground -- er, water -- I could cover...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-21-11, 11:38 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,741
Posted By Thalia

I have made a commitment to myself not to drive...

I have made a commitment to myself not to drive for local errands -- so running out of milk, having books to return, or wanting a new pair of shoes are good motivators to get on the bike. And I find...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-20-11, 11:20 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,280
Posted By Thalia

It has a suspension front fork -- I don't know...

It has a suspension front fork -- I don't know whether it's lockable, but can probably find out. It's true that I don't need the suspension in the fork (or the seatpost!), since I ride on well-paved...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-20-11, 10:11 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,280
Posted By Thalia

I love The Pig as a bike name! I will check...

I love The Pig as a bike name!

I will check my tire pressure and consider swapping 'em. This discussion has been SO HELPFUL!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-19-11, 02:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,280
Posted By Thalia

I think I might be too stubborn about not using...

I think I might be too stubborn about not using the really low gears, then. And swapping out the tires might be worth trying.



That is a very, very good point. I just need to get over being...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-19-11, 12:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 445
Posted By Thalia

That is stunning! Are those beavers in the water...

That is stunning! Are those beavers in the water in that one pic? Or otters?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-19-11, 12:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,280
Posted By Thalia

Is My Comfort Bike Holding Me Back?

I have a Diamondback Wildwood, and in a lot of ways I love it. It's very comfy to ride, it's super-stable and handles great, and it's just fun. I've been riding frequently since ... around the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-15-11, 11:51 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 727
Posted By Thalia

Yeah, I think most people who try it have the...

Yeah, I think most people who try it have the hardest time with the sweets, at first. But knowing you can have them on "S Days" (Saturday/Sunday) helps -- you never have to give up anything totally.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-15-11, 11:44 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 727
Posted By Thalia

I do two things: 1) Eat a lot of fresh...

I do two things:

1) Eat a lot of fresh produce and minimal processed food. We cook from scratch a lot. I don't do "diet" food and don't stint on things like olive oil, pasta, avocado, butter when...
Forum: Recreational & Family
07-15-11, 11:28 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,109
Posted By Thalia

I've actually noticed improved upper-body and...

I've actually noticed improved upper-body and core muscle strength since I started biking. That's starting from a position of essentially zero conditioning, though!

For upper-body, I'd really...
Forum: Recreational & Family
07-15-11, 11:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,144
Posted By Thalia

Nice bike, and he looks so happy to be on it!

Nice bike, and he looks so happy to be on it!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-13-11, 03:12 PM
Replies: 566
Views: 55,426
Posted By Thalia

I had no idea there was a women's forum!

I had no idea there was a women's forum!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-11-11, 10:28 AM
Replies: 566
Views: 55,426
Posted By Thalia

Nutmeg, I can't help with the sweaty hair -- I...

Nutmeg, I can't help with the sweaty hair -- I usually ride at a pace that gets me where I'm gong without sweating too heavily. I shower when I get back from a ride, that's about it.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-29-11, 04:13 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 932
Posted By Thalia

I'd like to improve my stamina, confidence, and...

I'd like to improve my stamina, confidence, and ability to climb hills so that I can comfortably commute, and ride to pretty much any destination I choose. As it is, I'm nervous about venturing much...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-28-11, 10:22 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,053
Posted By Thalia

Congratulations! Was it a fun ride?

Congratulations! Was it a fun ride?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-27-11, 01:13 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,046
Posted By Thalia

That looks absolutely beautiful!

That looks absolutely beautiful!
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-27-11, 12:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 846
Posted By Thalia

I put bananas and other crushable stuff in a...

I put bananas and other crushable stuff in a front-mounted basket and use the panniers for heavy and durable stuff. I think the bubble wrap suggestion is pretty brilliant, though!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-27-11, 11:35 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,278
Posted By Thalia

ill, I'm so sorry for your loss. What a wonderful...

ill, I'm so sorry for your loss. What a wonderful way to honor her memory.

About four years ago I was struggling to find a form of exercise that was not "going to the gym" or bouncing up and down...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-27-11, 11:22 AM
Replies: 582
Views: 274,869
Posted By Thalia

Biking is awesome because it's fun and zippy and...

Biking is awesome because it's fun and zippy and you can get a lot farther in the same amount of time -- but walking is also fantastic exercise! Bike because it's fun and adds variety, but I wouldn't...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-17-11, 10:39 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,416
Posted By Thalia

Tri-team? You ARE serious! and for a great cause....

Tri-team? You ARE serious! and for a great cause. FWIW, I'm over here taking you very seriously. Let me know if you can take pledges via Paypal from strangers on the Internet.



That is an...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-16-11, 01:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 418
Posted By Thalia

Have fun -- San Diego's a beautiful place, and...

Have fun -- San Diego's a beautiful place, and you could NOT have better weather!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-16-11, 01:00 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,416
Posted By Thalia

I guess I don't worry about being taken...

I guess I don't worry about being taken seriously, maybe because I'm not that "serious." I'm doing this for fun, to improve my fitness, and to cut down on how much I use my car, in that order -- with...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-13-11, 04:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 801
Posted By Thalia

First Tandem Ride

My nine-year-old and I rented a tandem bike and rode the Santa Monica beach path on Saturday. OMG, is that fun! Once we figured out how to start and stop and she got into the rhythm of peddling, it...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-09-11, 01:09 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,748
Posted By Thalia

Hahahaha! I love that!

Hahahaha! I love that!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-11, 12:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,083
Posted By Thalia

No, it's when I'm on the last few yards of...

No, it's when I'm on the last few yards of approach to the intersection -- I move over before I actually need to stop.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-11, 12:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,083
Posted By Thalia

Am I Doing Left Turns Wrong?

I'm riding in a city, mostly on the quieter (but still heavily trafficked) streets with frequent stop signs. I feel that now, after a couple of months of riding most of my local errands and so forth,...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-09-11, 11:42 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,748
Posted By Thalia

That is very comforting! Also, I just went and...

That is very comforting! Also, I just went and got more granular on Map My Ride, and the parts that are really giving me problems are more like 4-6%, which makes me feel a little less wimpy.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-09-11, 11:08 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,748
Posted By Thalia

I could use some advice on hills too! I have a...

I could use some advice on hills too! I have a big, 35-pound comfort bike -- which I love. But my city is in foothills, and most of the places I want to go are on a downgrade from where I live --...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-08-11, 03:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 919
Posted By Thalia

Beautiful pics! That looks like such a fun day....

Beautiful pics! That looks like such a fun day. She's a lucky girl to have a boyfriend who rides with her.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-08-11, 10:38 AM
Replies: 582
Views: 274,869
Posted By Thalia

I was fairly self-conscious about biking when I...

I was fairly self-conscious about biking when I started. I have gotten the standard "GET ON THE SIDEWALK!" comments, but zero flack about my weight or appearance. I guess they figure anyone crazy...
Forum: Recreational & Family
06-02-11, 04:25 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,544
Posted By Thalia

Aww, these are wonderful! I ride with a...

Aww, these are wonderful! I ride with a nine-year-old, on her own bike. Here's how I know:

I have to brake going uphill so I don't run her over.
I know the location of every bike rack within a...
Forum: Recreational & Family
06-02-11, 04:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 772
Posted By Thalia

OMg, is that your little boy? He's inspiring AND...

OMg, is that your little boy? He's inspiring AND adorable!
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