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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-19-09, 12:04 PM
Replies: 484
Views: 39,763
Posted By Kittydew

I'm a Ringling Alumni, live in Clearwater. Was...

I'm a Ringling Alumni, live in Clearwater. Was just down there for a Ringling Reunion a couple weekends ago!
Matt, what's your major?
Forum: Southeast
07-13-09, 02:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,718
Posted By Kittydew

Can't manage a century right now but...

I just wanted to toss out there, I am not up for a century but I like to do rides on the Parkway Trail. (I put out at Lutz Lake Fern). I av. 15-16 MPH and would be up for shorter rides if anyone is...
Forum: Southeast
07-13-09, 02:35 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,808
Posted By Kittydew

I live in Clearwater (Tampa Bay area). I have to...

I live in Clearwater (Tampa Bay area). I have to say, while I see a lot of new and re-worked roads adding bike lanes, and more signs in places saying "Share the Road" with a bike symbol, I still...
Forum: Southeast
07-05-09, 05:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,223
Posted By Kittydew

Quote: Nashville is a LOT colder than the Tampa...

Quote: Nashville is a LOT colder than the Tampa area so you'd also have to invest in cold weather riding gear and winter gear for your bike (tires, fenders, etc.).

Ouch, how cold is cold? I am...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-09, 11:27 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,645
Posted By Kittydew

I'm in FL too, so I run into the same issue. I...

I'm in FL too, so I run into the same issue. I finally got a light rain jacket and found it's nice for when it's chilly and raining. Still, same thing, I sweat to much for it to be useful in keeping...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-09, 11:12 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,888
Posted By Kittydew

My favorite is the folks with the extendable...

My favorite is the folks with the extendable leashes. The are walking along, ignoring everything on my local bike trail, with their dog stretching completely across the trail waiting to clothesline...
Forum: Southeast
07-04-09, 08:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,223
Posted By Kittydew

Thanks guys! Don't know if this will pan out, but...

Thanks guys! Don't know if this will pan out, but I like to be prepared, especially with something as important to me as my biking! :)
Kitty
Forum: Southeast
07-03-09, 10:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,223
Posted By Kittydew

Question about Nashville road biking

Hi there! I live in FL and bike regularly, (average 80 miles a week) mostly on bike trails in my area. (My area of FL is not very bike friendly, I rarely ride on the roads much, but we have a great...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
12-29-07, 06:19 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,588
Posted By Kittydew

Hocam, Well, that'd be a great idea, except I...

Hocam,
Well, that'd be a great idea, except I live in Florida... I've got no hills! :)
Kitty
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
12-28-07, 03:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,588
Posted By Kittydew

Road fan, Hey, thanks for the tip! No problem...

Road fan,
Hey, thanks for the tip! No problem posting it 'late'.... my century is on March 9th so I am still training away. I've done a 45 mile last week, then got floored with a cold over Xmas :P...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
11-26-07, 08:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,035
Posted By Kittydew

Hi fellow dog (animal) lover, just sending you my...

Hi fellow dog (animal) lover, just sending you my congratulations, I know how the shock of something like that could EASILY break the spirit and the mental state you need to continue. I am simply...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
11-24-07, 11:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,571
Posted By Kittydew

Porter, Congratulations! Very inspiring, and...

Porter,
Congratulations! Very inspiring, and what cool friends to keep cheering you on like that! I live on the W.Coast of FL and was just down in Key West last month and brought my bike and did a...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
11-23-07, 05:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 724
Posted By Kittydew

Huerro, I don't have anything to offer in seat...

Huerro,
I don't have anything to offer in seat suggestions, but I just wanted to congratulate you on your first Century! I have my first coming up in March, and just wanted to cheer someone who has...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
11-19-07, 09:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,588
Posted By Kittydew

Thanks CFB, I know you are right, although I have...

Thanks CFB, I know you are right, although I have to say my experience with the Tour De Cure was that I never really ended up in a group. It was a small number of people (and the Century folks were...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
11-19-07, 08:54 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,588
Posted By Kittydew

Wow, did not mean to start a speed vs. distance...

Wow, did not mean to start a speed vs. distance debate! :) I guess I'll clarify, I do have fair endurance, I usually ride 24-30 mile rides 2 to 4 times per week (time allowing) and a longer ride on...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
11-17-07, 11:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,588
Posted By Kittydew

Hi guys, thanks for the support. Actually I do...

Hi guys, thanks for the support. Actually I do ride all winter, (and all summer, ugh! That's worse, trust me!) I was considering a trainer because I was told by someone who bikes here locally that a...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
11-17-07, 08:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,588
Posted By Kittydew

Okay, simpering for support...

OK, some of you wild, mad awesome folk are doing Brevets and a century every... what did the thread say? Ah yes, a month (whuff!). well, I am a rider not a racer, who got hooked on biking about 4...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-16-07, 10:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 447
Posted By Kittydew

Thanks!

Thanks Giro, will do!:)
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-12-07, 08:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 447
Posted By Kittydew

Question Wind/mag/liquid trainers

OK, I am sorry if there's been a long thread on this in the past. I did a search and found nothing. I also hope this is the right place to post this. Admins, feel free to move if it's not.

I am...
Forum: Introductions
08-24-07, 07:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 294
Posted By Kittydew

Thanks EH and Ron! EH, took a quick peek at your...

Thanks EH and Ron! EH, took a quick peek at your blog, loved the ballooning pics (and I love you cat avatar)! Thank you both for the great tips and encouragement.

And Ron, thanks esp. for the 411...
Forum: Southeast
08-21-07, 11:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 796
Posted By Kittydew

OK, I'm such an idiot with directions, I always...

OK, I'm such an idiot with directions, I always start at Lutz Lake Fern, which is about 7 miles from the Starkey Park. Is that first little park area about 2.5 miles from the Lake Fern, with the...
Forum: Introductions
08-21-07, 11:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 294
Posted By Kittydew

A New (old) Member...

Hi there, you might wonder what I'm doing in introductions with a join date in 2005... well I found this forum in '05 while shopping for my first road bike. I had been on a Trek Hybrid, and gotten...
Forum: Introductions
08-21-07, 10:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 252
Posted By Kittydew

Hi Kcooke!

I'm in FL too!
:-)
Forum: Commuting
02-24-06, 09:29 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,645
Posted By Kittydew

Wow, I had been feeling frustrated with fighting...

Wow, I had been feeling frustrated with fighting headwinds lately myself. I'd get so uptight watching my speed drop. You all give some great support, and more importantly, a better way to LOOK at...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-22-06, 09:37 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,464
Posted By Kittydew

I always KNEW abstinence was bad for ya! :love: ...

I always KNEW abstinence was bad for ya! :love:
Snort!
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-22-06, 05:36 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,464
Posted By Kittydew

OMG THANK YOU!!! It's been driving me NUTS trying...

OMG THANK YOU!!! It's been driving me NUTS trying to figure out WTF the diff was between diet coke and coke zero... geesh, and I'm in Graphic Design, so I keep a toe in marketing... you'd think I'd...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-22-06, 05:13 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,146
Posted By Kittydew

Sorry I didn't respond sooner, nothing like...

Sorry I didn't respond sooner, nothing like Stomach flu to put you down for a while! :mad:

Ali,
Yeah, I'm not restricting calories much per say, I'm an endless Weight Watcher, but always over...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-10-06, 05:42 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,146
Posted By Kittydew

Mx, yeah, I've heard DO's can be more willing to...

Mx, yeah, I've heard DO's can be more willing to talk with you... The MD at my Practice is not a great guy...

and Koffee, I have talked to my GP, and as I said, kind of got blown off. And anyway,...
Forum: Recreational & Family
02-08-06, 08:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,570
Posted By Kittydew

FYI Gang, made the jump to a road bike... got a...

FYI Gang, made the jump to a road bike... got a trek 1000c it's a little more upright than most racing bikes and has a carbon fork so it's pretty comfy. I'm now wondering why I ever fretted about...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-08-06, 08:04 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,146
Posted By Kittydew

Dang it Danno, I'm a BRUNETTE not a blond! ...

Dang it Danno, I'm a BRUNETTE not a blond! :roflmao:

And re: MX 599's comments... "however, it shouldn't be taken for granted and that is why i suggested the OP have a Cardiac eval to rule out...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-06-06, 08:18 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,146
Posted By Kittydew

OK, so I'm Dizzy

So I'm a dizzy chick! :lol:

Seriously, I have always had low blood pressure and suffered often from dizzy spells. I noticed in the last year and a half or so, it's been getting worse... I have...
Forum: Commuting
12-29-05, 10:18 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,012
Posted By Kittydew

Actually, we're about the same height, but I have...

Actually, we're about the same height, but I have longer legs than my husband, he'll probably have to be the one to lower the seat, but we'll use the tape trick for sure, thanks!

I think having...
Forum: Commuting
12-28-05, 09:30 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,012
Posted By Kittydew

Thanks so much guys for all your help! (I also...

Thanks so much guys for all your help! (I also loved the "snow bike" pics! :) ) Finally after much thinking, researching and reading all the great responses here... went and had a long confab with my...
Forum: Recreational & Family
12-26-05, 09:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,570
Posted By Kittydew

Thanks for the feedback! Most folks in the...

Thanks for the feedback! Most folks in the commuter forum suggest cyclocross or touring... which our sadly out of my $$ range.

Maybe the 7500 FX in WSD would be a good next step and then I can...
Forum: Commuting
12-26-05, 09:42 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,012
Posted By Kittydew

Thanks for the advice guys, I looked at the Trek...

Thanks for the advice guys, I looked at the Trek Touring model (and drooled), problem is it's almost twice what the 7500 is in cost. I don't think I can swing that right now. It's a shame since I...
Forum: Commuting
12-25-05, 09:17 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,012
Posted By Kittydew

Hybrid Decision, HELP!

Got bit by the biking bug over a year ago. Scared to ride much in FL traffic (don't get me started) but I'm a big fan of paved trails (we have several great "rail trails near me) on my '98 Trek 7500....
Forum: Recreational & Family
12-25-05, 09:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,570
Posted By Kittydew

Hybrid Decision, HELP!

Got bit by the biking bug over a year ago. Scared to ride much in FL traffic (don't get me started) but I'm a big fan of paved trails (we have several great "rail trails near me) on my '98 Trek 7500....
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