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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-16-15, 06:54 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,449
Posted By garethzbarker

Thanks so much everyone. I'm carefully looking...

Thanks so much everyone. I'm carefully looking at every lead. I probably won't be able to visit the builder. We got my Bike Friday built long distance so hopefully that could work. Actually, I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-04-15, 08:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,449
Posted By garethzbarker

I love firefly aesthetically! Their anodizing...

I love firefly aesthetically! Their anodizing work is the best I've ever seen. They have such a beautiful, modern look. Does anyone else even do it? Prices are a bit steep... I like the idea of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-04-15, 07:25 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,449
Posted By garethzbarker

Looking for a comprehensive list of custom bike companies

I am planning on commissioning a custom Ti or steel road bike build in late 2016 or early 2017. I'd like to thoroughly look at all the best companies since I have so much time. I'd like help...
Forum: Touring
04-06-14, 07:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,305
Posted By garethzbarker

Right. I don't even like flying home to north...

Right. I don't even like flying home to north America unless I have at least two weeks to stay b/c of jet lag. It no fun nodding off at 2pm and waking up at midnight.

It get's pretty cold here...
Forum: Touring
04-06-14, 05:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,305
Posted By garethzbarker

373100 But seriously I'd love to...

373100




But seriously I'd love to see unique Australian Animals, forests, maybe the sea. I want to be a tourist. But I want to be close enough to civilization to find a cheap cabin every...
Forum: Touring
04-06-14, 04:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,305
Posted By garethzbarker

Okay. I decided I want to ride down under. So I...

Okay. I decided I want to ride down under. So I will explore more about that. Thank you to everyone so for. Those that live in Australia or that have toured there I'd love any information you...
Forum: Touring
04-03-14, 07:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,305
Posted By garethzbarker

That's funny you mentioned Hokkaido and...

That's funny you mentioned Hokkaido and Australia; those were the first two places a local bike tourist suggested to me. I've just assumed Australia was rainy at that time and Japan would be hot. ...
Forum: Touring
04-02-14, 10:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,305
Posted By garethzbarker

Crowd-source my vacation

Hello,

I have a 10 day vacation in august and I'm looking for a good locations for bike touring. Actually, I'm not just looking for good but something memorable. My wife will give birth in a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-29-13, 11:48 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,497
Posted By garethzbarker

I have a pocket rocket and a carbon roadbike. My...

I have a pocket rocket and a carbon roadbike. My rocket is faster. I didn't even get the lightweight racing frame. I use the BF for everything now really from pulling my nephew in a carrier to...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-29-13, 01:54 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 660
Posted By garethzbarker

I played with ridewithgps.com after work and...

I played with ridewithgps.com after work and that's exactly what I wanted. Thanks so much. Too bad the lines won't snap to the road when drawing in Korea. In case anyone is wondering you don't...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-28-13, 11:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 660
Posted By garethzbarker

What's the best free software for building .gps and .tcx files?

Title says it all. I just got a Garmin 800. It works well for navigation but I want to add notes that pop up on course. Where should I start? I mainly work on a mac but have access to windows.
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-05-13, 01:48 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 11,989
Posted By garethzbarker

+1 A friend got a pretty nice folder this...

+1

A friend got a pretty nice folder this way.
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-05-13, 01:44 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 11,989
Posted By garethzbarker

To me comfort is very important. Folders...

To me comfort is very important. Folders generally are less comfortable than other bikes.
I would say cost but at low levels I don't think cost is an issue. At high levels it certainly is...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-05-13, 12:57 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,315
Posted By garethzbarker

great looking bike! I went with the candy apple...

great looking bike! I went with the candy apple red but later kind of regretted not going black.

I'm really impressed with the trailer. Make me one haha? I already have the suitcase, it never...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-05-13, 12:43 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,559
Posted By garethzbarker

Thanks! A really nice fellow in gave me those.

Thanks! A really nice fellow in gave me those.
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-05-13, 12:41 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,559
Posted By garethzbarker

It's a 2012. But it's scratched up like an old...

It's a 2012. But it's scratched up like an old bike :) Tires are already wearing as well. I really love that little bike though. I'm going to attempt a couple of brevets on it next month.
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-05-13, 08:33 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,559
Posted By garethzbarker

302630 My Pocket Rocket :) East of Seoul,...

302630

My Pocket Rocket :)
East of Seoul, Korea
Forum: Touring
02-21-13, 11:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,305
Posted By garethzbarker

Although it is nice, you don't need to apologize....

Although it is nice, you don't need to apologize. This isn't a Thai problem, it happens all over the world. I've been to your country several times. The driving isn't the worst I've seen.

R.I.P.
Forum: Touring
02-19-13, 01:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 785
Posted By garethzbarker

I'm a Bike Friday owner and I also have a Surly...

I'm a Bike Friday owner and I also have a Surly LHT. I kind of have to agree that it's not exactly a no brainer, it's kind of complicated. Your style of touring really matters a lot and how you...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-09-13, 04:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,499
Posted By garethzbarker

Thanks Lou. I misunderstood you at first. Yes...

Thanks Lou. I misunderstood you at first. Yes going with a firmer setup seems like a good Idea for road riding. I think the Thudbuster was designed for off-road riding. I'll try that :)
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-09-13, 07:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,499
Posted By garethzbarker

I use brooks on all my bikes but I imagine any...

I use brooks on all my bikes but I imagine any saddle would fit with it. I don't know if I'd want to use a saddle with springs and a suspension saddle though.

I'll use my Brooks Swift with the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-08-13, 10:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,499
Posted By garethzbarker

That's kind of what I was wondering... My...

That's kind of what I was wondering...
My pocket rocket is actually set up pretty aggressive. I have the custom stem out long and a bit low, 1-1/8 tires. I like to run the tires high psi. She's...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-08-13, 06:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,499
Posted By garethzbarker

wow I had never heard of a suspension wheel...

wow I had never heard of a suspension wheel before thanks for introducing me to that.

I should probably get a cover as well, I tend to get that pocket rocket filthy on weekend trips.

The...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-08-13, 08:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,499
Posted By garethzbarker

Thudbuster and Bike Friday

Anyone have a Thudbuster on a Bike Friday? If so does it work well? I signed up for my first brevets. I'd love to use my Pocket rocket but it's a little uncomfortable after 100km. It's mostly the...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-15-13, 03:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 16,624
Posted By garethzbarker

mind if I ask if you have actually had problems...

mind if I ask if you have actually had problems yet? I'm flat-footed and wondered why I never had problems while my riding buddies were taking their shoes off during breaks. It turns out that most...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-13-13, 03:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,796
Posted By garethzbarker

just a note. I got considerably different...

just a note. I got considerably different numbers using the 30min TT and the CTS test. My number was too high with the CTS test. when I finally finished the 30TT I noticed the last few minutes of...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-06-13, 02:50 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,437
Posted By garethzbarker

I think that what others have mentioned about...

I think that what others have mentioned about getting enough calories before dinner may be part of it but it sounds like you are talking about a long term problem not something that just started.
...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-18-12, 09:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 756
Posted By garethzbarker

Congrats to you! I'm having the same problem. I...

Congrats to you! I'm having the same problem. I just left the clyde club as well. People are so used to seeing everyone overweight they misjudge now. I'm still overweight but my in-laws think I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-18-12, 08:57 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,925
Posted By garethzbarker

Yeah I completely agree with that.

Yeah I completely agree with that.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-17-12, 09:47 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,925
Posted By garethzbarker

I'm no expert so maybe you are right. Maybe the...

I'm no expert so maybe you are right. Maybe the overweight older gentleman complaining of exhaustion and an inability to recover from even short rides should do hard intervals.
Or maybe I'm right,...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-17-12, 06:37 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,897
Posted By garethzbarker

Rowan that's really good information. I read all...

Rowan that's really good information. I read all the posts actually and thanks to everyone.

I have a heart rate monitor and I know how to use it, I do not have a power meter. I started riding...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
12-16-12, 10:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,266
Posted By garethzbarker

Thanks so much for the training info. The...

Thanks so much for the training info. The weather here is pretty cold but I have a Surly with stuffed tires I take out on weekends or warmer days. I'm doing my weekday training in a gym with a HR...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
12-16-12, 10:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,266
Posted By garethzbarker

haha. Yeah I should loosen up a bit. I have in...

haha. Yeah I should loosen up a bit. I have in fact completed a a century and a 200k before under event settings but it was flat, we had a support truck and I didn't carry anything. It was also...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
12-16-12, 08:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,266
Posted By garethzbarker

Thanks for the tips Stephan, I do sometimes ride...

Thanks for the tips Stephan, I do sometimes ride with a Korean group on weekends. I'm saving weekends for fun long unstructured rides and using weekday mornings for stricter training.

These...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
12-16-12, 08:04 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,266
Posted By garethzbarker

I can't wait :) I'd love to here the workouts...

I can't wait :) I'd love to here the workouts some of these monsters use to accomplish those crazy distances.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-16-12, 07:54 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,897
Posted By garethzbarker

Thanks, running is on the list for 2013. I'm too...

Thanks, running is on the list for 2013. I'm too chubby for it now though




Haha his heart rate training guide is sitting next to me on my desk. I've ben reading it all day. Kind of wish I...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-16-12, 06:33 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,897
Posted By garethzbarker

I would like a more in depth understanding of increasing speed through intervals

I usually do sports touring and recreational riding. I'm training for my first brevet. I'm using LT heart rate zones for training. I understand the zones and now I'm training my base and shredding...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
12-16-12, 04:25 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,266
Posted By garethzbarker

training question

I will participate in 2013 brevets. I am using LT zone specific training. I am training weekdays and need to lose weight/build base miles for 5 weeks then I'll do some more specific workouts. I'm...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-15-12, 01:46 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,925
Posted By garethzbarker

I understand this all too well; A enjoy weekend...

I understand this all too well; A enjoy weekend sports touring and this often causes me to blow out all my reserves on Sat and Sun making me rather sore on Monday. I don't know the distance of your...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-15-12, 08:59 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,925
Posted By garethzbarker

I think you mean well but need to research more...

I think you mean well but need to research more about aerobic training. Even most pros start each season with base training. Endurance athletes like triathletes spend the majority of their...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-15-12, 08:44 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,925
Posted By garethzbarker

I not only completely disagree with this but...

I not only completely disagree with this but advise the exact opposite. He is overweight, out of shape and over 50+. He will likely injure himself and surely spend less calories overall. ...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-15-12, 08:04 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,925
Posted By garethzbarker

I was a little heavier than you when I started...

I was a little heavier than you when I started riding and the same height. I wish I had followed the advice I'm about to give you back then.

Your goal is simply to lose weight. In that case ride...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-15-12, 05:54 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 588
Posted By garethzbarker

cadence question

I'm not a racer. Everyday lately I do weight loss/endurance rides. I generally do them at 80-90rpm while trying to stay in my HR zone. I have to do these for a while. Would I benefit from...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-14-12, 10:14 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,437
Posted By garethzbarker

A shot in the dark here but do you possible have...

A shot in the dark here but do you possible have a sleep disorder? I got fat as hell and a lot of it was night eating. After I started treating my sleep apnea I just stopped getting hungry at...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-14-12, 10:10 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,901
Posted By garethzbarker

When I first started riding bikes I was extremely...

When I first started riding bikes I was extremely out of shape and riding without eating was completely out of the question. I would get sick. A lot of this advice is relative to your health level...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-14-12, 09:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 602
Posted By garethzbarker

thanks for an honest response :) I'm glad my...

thanks for an honest response :) I'm glad my guess on threshold intervals makes sense to someone else. So I'm new to this, how should I structure these? I did my first long interval last week; it...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-14-12, 08:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 602
Posted By garethzbarker

Can someone help me develop a training program?

Hi, I've never trained formally before. I do sports touring and playing around on my bikes. My longest ride is a 205k but it was a supported group ride and very flat and it took 100% out of me. I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-13-12, 08:56 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,869
Posted By garethzbarker

I literally pulled mine picking up a cabbage... ...

I literally pulled mine picking up a cabbage... The way it was explained to me was that my fat actually held my back together and as I lost fat I was losing support as well. So I'd work hard on my...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-13-12, 08:01 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,869
Posted By garethzbarker

this is great. can I ask are you doing light...

this is great. can I ask are you doing light core work? I kept pulling my back as I lost weight and it turned out losing weight with a bad back can mess you up if you don't do core. I am not...
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