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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-30-16, 11:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,703
Posted By szewczykm

Is this the end for my 2010 Giant Defy 2?

During a summer tour I developed a creak on my 2010 Giant Defy 2. When I was done I put the bike away and started riding another bike. This morning, I finally pulled the Giant out to clean and tune...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-15-15, 09:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 679
Posted By szewczykm

I found simplifying the plans made biking a lot...

I found simplifying the plans made biking a lot more fun and I think drove me along the path better. It was less about time and more about destinations. I would pick places to ride. It didn't...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-15-15, 09:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 679
Posted By szewczykm

Yea, although I try to steer away from calling it...

Yea, although I try to steer away from calling it Paleo or Atkins or things like that because I've never read those books. I've seen snippets of them and I understand some basic ideas. However, I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-15-15, 08:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 679
Posted By szewczykm

Cycling, changing the way I eat, and weight loss - on a podcast

I've been cycling since 2010 and my weight has gone down and up over the past five years and last fall I was riding, but at my heaviest of my life. Earlier this year I changed how I eat and it's...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-03-14, 01:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 932
Posted By szewczykm

Woodstock, Il here. Welcome!

Woodstock, Il here. Welcome!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-22-14, 07:58 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,694
Posted By szewczykm

+1 to Brooks B-17. It made a big difference...

+1 to Brooks B-17.

It made a big difference for me.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-22-14, 07:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,144
Posted By szewczykm

The short answer is time + miles. A friend once...

The short answer is time + miles. A friend once told me that it takes about 200 miles to settle into your saddle without pain and that has pretty much rung true with me. However each spring after...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-29-13, 06:27 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,327
Posted By szewczykm

I've only fallen when trying to take a slow tight...

I've only fallen when trying to take a slow tight 180 turn. I've been pretty lucky. I'd never go back though.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-11-13, 05:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,085
Posted By szewczykm

She got the Electra Verse 21d. We did get her a...

She got the Electra Verse 21d. We did get her a bigger seat with some padding.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-11-13, 10:39 AM
Replies: 248
Views: 8,728
Posted By szewczykm

6/7 15.1 Miles 6/8 3 miles 6/10 8 miles ...

6/7 15.1 Miles
6/8 3 miles
6/10 8 miles
6/11 2.9 miles

Goal 150 miles
MTD 29 miles
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-11-13, 08:34 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,085
Posted By szewczykm

Hi and welcome. I'm just getting back after a...

Hi and welcome. I'm just getting back after a long winter. Biking has been great for me.

My wife started with a Townie 3 speed. She loved it at first because it was very comfortable, but hills...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-07-13, 01:05 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 8,728
Posted By szewczykm

Hey everyone. Getting back in the saddle. ...

Hey everyone. Getting back in the saddle. Groan. 150 miles this month. I should be able to do that easily but I don't want to set unrealistic goals.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-07-13, 01:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 541
Posted By szewczykm

Hey Mike, it's me, Mike.

Hey Mike, it's me, Mike. Or should I say it's you? Anyway, it's you from last August.

Oh, hey dude! You're one of my favorite people!

Thanks, I like you too, but listen, we need to talk.
...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-16-12, 06:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 340
Posted By szewczykm

I went back and forth on that for a few minutes...

I went back and forth on that for a few minutes then I thought that my hand won't be more than 6 inches away from it most times and I don't think I'll be messing with it much when it's on.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-16-12, 04:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 340
Posted By szewczykm

AH! That's the light that I've been looking for....

AH! That's the light that I've been looking for. I don't recall which thread it was so I've been pouring through them to try and find it again. I just ordered the light.

I think I'll be able to...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-16-12, 03:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 340
Posted By szewczykm

5 Weeks

It's been 5 weeks since I was in the saddle. It's been a combination of weather, shorter days, kids in school, personal problems, work + side business, and just not feeling it some days.
...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-20-12, 08:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 558
Posted By szewczykm

Goals too lofty?

This months riding goals have been abysmal. Funny how a couple of months make a big difference. I'm not far from mashing my June goal, but well short of my August goal.

Anyway, my stamina and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-14-12, 09:34 PM
Replies: 253
Views: 7,955
Posted By szewczykm

8-14 - 35.25 miles. Personal record, that...

8-14 - 35.25 miles. Personal record, that distance with no breaks in a little over 2 hours.

Mtd 132.75.
267.25 to go
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-14-12, 08:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 515
Posted By szewczykm

It's always darkest before you personal best?

Monday is was in the dumps because eating well was starting to be a struggle. It had been easy for a few months and I had a bad few days.

Then tonight I rode 35.5 miles averaging about 15.5 mph. ...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-14-12, 02:32 PM
Replies: 253
Views: 7,955
Posted By szewczykm

MTD 97.5 miles. I started the month thinking 400...

MTD 97.5 miles. I started the month thinking 400 miles. I'm almost half way done and I've got 302.5 to go. I'm going to try and add 30 tonight, but it's going to be tough for me to get out...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-14-12, 07:57 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,758
Posted By szewczykm

I'm riding with 25's. I haven't considered...

I'm riding with 25's. I haven't considered changing tire size yet.

The shop owner, for whom I have great respect, recommended them. The wheels I'm buying are the same as are on his touring bike....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-13-12, 01:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 677
Posted By szewczykm

Ride Scenery - Noteworthy buildings

One of the things that makes me happy when riding is the countryside and small towns. I finally stopped and took a picture of this library I ride past. Any guesses on what the building used to be?...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-13-12, 08:45 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,758
Posted By szewczykm

Here's what I've decided, and have under way. ...

Here's what I've decided, and have under way. There are about four bike shops in my area. Everyone is nice and they're all about the same distance apart, so it's hard to choose which shop. Having...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-12-12, 10:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 361
Posted By szewczykm

Congratulations, that's really great!

Congratulations, that's really great!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-12-12, 10:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 570
Posted By szewczykm

I really was doing well with avoiding sugar. ...

I really was doing well with avoiding sugar. That's why I was upset about the starches. But yea, the past week I've allowed myself a sugar packet or two into my coffee. A little less water than...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-12-12, 08:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 570
Posted By szewczykm

I'm starting to struggle.

I'm starting to struggle a little. When I was a kid I went to Randy Hundley's baseball camp. I actually met earnie banks... Didn't know who he was. He was signing mitts and balls. I didn't have him...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-08-12, 11:54 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,758
Posted By szewczykm

What are they charging for the rebuild?

What are they charging for the rebuild?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-07-12, 01:34 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,758
Posted By szewczykm

When I first rode the bike after getting the...

When I first rode the bike after getting the spoke replaced, there was an audible "tang" from the rear wheel at first. I thought it was probably normal. A new spoke seating itself or something. I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-07-12, 08:37 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,758
Posted By szewczykm

Broken Spokes - Am I going to start chasing a problem?

I know, there's a spoke thread going already, but I didn't want to hijack it and my questions are a little less involved - I think.

Last week, I broke my first spoke. I was dismayed because I had...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-31-12, 07:39 PM
Replies: 292
Views: 8,226
Posted By szewczykm

Goal 350 7-1 28m 7-2 13m 7-3 13.5 7-4...

Goal 350
7-1 28m
7-2 13m
7-3 13.5
7-4 14.4
7-7 22.5
7-10 32.5
7-13 25.6
7-14 9 miles
7-16 11.3
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-31-12, 03:22 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,383
Posted By szewczykm

knee-wazoo? Mosh-testie will get them to hold...

knee-wazoo? Mosh-testie will get them to hold still too.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-31-12, 01:16 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,263
Posted By szewczykm

And another thing! This may or may not apply...

And another thing!

This may or may not apply to you, it's just something I heard a guy say in the bike club the other day that I thought people might appreciate.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-31-12, 01:09 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,263
Posted By szewczykm

This was written to be funny, but I take #4 on...

This was written to be funny, but I take #4 on this list to heart.

http://www.cracked.com/article_18611_the-10-most-important-things-they-didnt-teach-you-in-school_p2.html

An excerpt:
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-31-12, 12:41 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,263
Posted By szewczykm

I've been doing pretty good, not a lot of extra...

I've been doing pretty good, not a lot of extra hunger, even with the riding. People have said it, but I'll help compound it a little. There are a ton of carbs in what you're eating. Also, you...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-30-12, 02:46 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,573
Posted By szewczykm

Ugh, same... Well, another motivating factor...

Ugh, same...

Well, another motivating factor in competitive weight loss/fitness. Get myself to at least be globally average. I'll have to lose another 110 pounds to do it. I'm not sure I can...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-30-12, 09:18 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,690
Posted By szewczykm

There are a lot of "me too" messages on this...

There are a lot of "me too" messages on this subject, but the reason I feel I need to add is because when I was first starting out, what helped was the deluge of "me too" messages. I'm 6'2". I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-27-12, 10:02 AM
Replies: 292
Views: 8,226
Posted By szewczykm

Goal 350 7-1 28m 7-2 13m 7-3 13.5 7-4...

Goal 350
7-1 28m
7-2 13m
7-3 13.5
7-4 14.4
7-7 22.5
7-10 32.5
7-13 25.6
7-14 9 miles
7-16 11.3
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-26-12, 12:37 PM
Replies: 292
Views: 8,226
Posted By szewczykm

Goal 350 7-1 28m 7-2 13m 7-3 13.5 7-4...

Goal 350
7-1 28m
7-2 13m
7-3 13.5
7-4 14.4
7-7 22.5
7-10 32.5
7-13 25.6
7-14 9 miles
7-16 11.3
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-25-12, 06:21 PM
Replies: 292
Views: 8,226
Posted By szewczykm

Goal 350 7-1 28m 7-2 13m 7-3 13.5 7-4...

Goal 350
7-1 28m
7-2 13m
7-3 13.5
7-4 14.4
7-7 22.5
7-10 32.5
7-13 25.6
7-14 9 miles
7-16 11.3
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-24-12, 10:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 755
Posted By szewczykm

I currently have some cheap lights that are...

I currently have some cheap lights that are blinky so cars see me. When I have the dough I'll drop the $100+ for the super bright rechargeable lights. And yes, I'll have to make sure I'm not...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-24-12, 09:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 755
Posted By szewczykm

An ideal ride and my eyes opened - (long message)

This past month, my rides have been a little less frequent, but definitely longer. A couple of days before I took my brother-in-law on hist first 20 mile ride. I felt a little bad because he was...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-23-12, 08:52 PM
Replies: 292
Views: 8,226
Posted By szewczykm

Goal 350 7-1 28m 7-2 13m 7-3 13.5 7-4...

Goal 350
7-1 28m
7-2 13m
7-3 13.5
7-4 14.4
7-7 22.5
7-10 32.5
7-13 25.6
7-14 9 miles
7-16 11.3
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-23-12, 08:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,039
Posted By szewczykm

I just threaten to take them off. Everyone gets...

I just threaten to take them off. Everyone gets real quiet then.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-23-12, 08:59 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,614
Posted By szewczykm

Maybe someday post a picture of the helmet to...

Maybe someday post a picture of the helmet to help settle some of the "you don't need a helmet" arguments. If nothing else, it may sway people on the fence.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-22-12, 07:59 PM
Replies: 292
Views: 8,226
Posted By szewczykm

Goal 350 7-1 28m 7-2 13m 7-3 13.5 7-4...

Goal 350
7-1 28m
7-2 13m
7-3 13.5
7-4 14.4
7-7 22.5
7-10 32.5
7-13 25.6
7-14 9 miles
7-16 11.3
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-20-12, 09:07 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,614
Posted By szewczykm

That sucks man. I hope you're doing ok and...

That sucks man. I hope you're doing ok and recover really soon.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-20-12, 08:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,246
Posted By szewczykm

Awesome. I love Rosie. Picture of the jersey?

Awesome. I love Rosie. Picture of the jersey?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-20-12, 09:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 602
Posted By szewczykm

Funny Cycling Music Video

I'm not sure if this has made the rounds here. It was released in March and I haven't seen it.

Warning: Explicit language. This is for those who find humor in "saltier language".

I laugh...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-19-12, 10:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 723
Posted By szewczykm

It sounds like insoles is something I should try....

It sounds like insoles is something I should try. My very trusted lbs guy said to wait for it to get cooler because since the heat wave he's been hearing a lot of foot complaints. If that doesn't...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-19-12, 09:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,097
Posted By szewczykm

I don't actually throw the bottle, I just want...

I don't actually throw the bottle, I just want to. Like throwing a golf ball at he end of a round like pros do.

I had a bug hit me square in the back of my dry throat the other day. I'm just...
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