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02-19-08, 10:06 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 946
Posted By Hhowdy

Howdy, Ok, but isn't max HR a moving target. I...

Howdy,
Ok, but isn't max HR a moving target. I mean the better condition one is in will affect the allowable max HR.

M.R.
02-18-08, 10:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 628
Posted By Hhowdy

Howdy, OOPS Tub Tube?!?! dang I hate my spell...

Howdy,
OOPS Tub Tube?!?! dang I hate my spell checker...

M.R.
02-18-08, 09:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 628
Posted By Hhowdy

Hot Tub Y/N

Howdy,
Do you hot tube after a training ride or race? What is the purpose of hot tubbing after a work out?
I do it because it seem to relaxes me a bit but I'm not sure I get any "fittness"...
02-18-08, 09:41 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 325
Posted By Hhowdy

First Bug of the Year

Howdy,
So, I'm on a job site in northern California, Walnut Creek, where the weather is significantly better than back home in Salt Lake City.
During a ride on one of the infinite number of...
07-27-07, 10:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,573
Posted By Hhowdy

Howdy, I've been on a job site in Los...

Howdy,
I've been on a job site in Los Angeles since January 07 and won't be done here until December 07, I'm working 12 hours per day 6 days per week so I'm only getting 50-100 miles of riding...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-16-06, 10:25 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 7,585
Posted By Hhowdy

Howdy, I just like bikes, steel , alum,...

Howdy,
I just like bikes, steel , alum, carbon, wood, plastic, glass, vegtable etc.

M.R.
Forum: Commuting
09-19-06, 09:38 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,275,960
Posted By Hhowdy

Howdy, We are starting into winter here, I...

Howdy,
We are starting into winter here, I had my first commute under 40f this week. The wind is a moment by moment thing around here, somedays it's a tail wind both ways and other days like today...
09-19-06, 09:30 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,554
Posted By Hhowdy

Howdy, I've been knocked down 3 times this...

Howdy,
I've been knocked down 3 times this year, 1 was a guy that just did not see me and turned in front of me, 1 was a gal that that thought she had the right to the lane and moved over on me,...
09-14-06, 11:42 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,554
Posted By Hhowdy

Howdy, Damn M.R.

Howdy,
Damn

M.R.
09-13-06, 06:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,573
Posted By Hhowdy

Howdy, Nice job and Nice write up. You...

Howdy,
Nice job and Nice write up. You describe the course perfectly.
I agree with you on the grouping thing, We had a CAT4 Woman in our pack (5800's) for the middle 100 miles, she was a medium...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-06, 07:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,718
Posted By Hhowdy

Howdy, The weather was perfect, the wind was...

Howdy,

The weather was perfect, the wind was pretty much a non issue and for the most part I felt good. I drank about the right amount and probably could have eaten a bit better but all in all I...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-06, 10:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,718
Posted By Hhowdy

Howdy, I've made my fianl preperations, and...

Howdy,
I've made my fianl preperations, and we will be heading up to Logan in about an hour. My bib #is 5842 we launch at 7:12.
I'm pretty stoked about this years LOTOJA, hopfully it won't snow...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-06, 09:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 408
Posted By Hhowdy

Cheap Tires

Howdy,
Being a commuter I can put a lot of miles on a set of tires.
I ride in industrial areas, meaning junk and stuff along the road. I tryed a set of Contiental 4000's $54.00 each. One was...
Forum: Commuting
07-13-06, 01:54 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,275,960
Posted By Hhowdy

Howdy, Today might be the first real 100...

Howdy,
Today might be the first real 100 degree day this year, the big problem will be the air quality, we are getting bad air from all of the forest fires in the west plus all of the auto's help...
Forum: Commuting
07-09-06, 10:50 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,275,960
Posted By Hhowdy

Howdy, My commute is pretty nice this time of...

Howdy,
My commute is pretty nice this time of year, high 60's in the A.M. and mid/upper 90's P.M. a few scattered thunder storms in the afternoons but so far I've manged to stay dry.
I've been...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-06, 07:09 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 244
Posted By Hhowdy

Slow Ride seems fast

Howdy,
This morning on my way to work I felt great and seemed to getting along pretty fast, everytime I looked at my comp. I was in the low 20's but alas, when I got to work my average was 18.0 a...
Forum: Commuting
05-08-06, 06:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 438
Posted By Hhowdy

Better with age

Howdy,
Today on my commute home xray and I caught up with a guy on a comfort style bike, or so we thought. He was getting along pretty good but we caught him pretty easily. As we came around the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-06, 06:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 601
Posted By Hhowdy

Sweat

Howdy,
My partner tells me that sweat will eat the finish off of my bike, so after a good ride I'll wipe the drops and spots off of the frame. At work however we have nowhere to hang our clothes...
Forum: Commuting
04-22-06, 10:44 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,275,960
Posted By Hhowdy

Howdy, We are getting to the time of year...

Howdy,
We are getting to the time of year here in Utah that is perfect for my commute. The temps are 40's to 50's in the morning and 60's to 70's in the afternoon. In the morning we get light...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-06, 02:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 852
Posted By Hhowdy

Howdy, In the winter I clean mine a couple of...

Howdy,
In the winter I clean mine a couple of times a week because UDOT uses straight salt and alot of it. In the summer it's every Sunday night. I have to do it that often because I commute and it...
Forum: Commuting
03-26-06, 06:29 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,072
Posted By Hhowdy

Howdy, I find that pedaling in lines, up and...

Howdy,
I find that pedaling in lines, up and down gains me about 1mph from 20 to 21 mph over just pushing down, I find that spinning in circles gains me 1.5 -2mph with one catch, I haven't...
Forum: Commuting
03-26-06, 01:45 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,222
Posted By Hhowdy

Howdy, I like this "Live Viper" thing that all...

Howdy,
I like this "Live Viper" thing that all of the weather stations have around here.
>20 - leg warmers, pants on bottom long sleeve unders with long sleeve jersey and shell
21-40 - subtract...
Forum: Commuting
03-24-06, 11:27 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,275,960
Posted By Hhowdy

Howdy, I ate the first bug of the year on my...

Howdy,
I ate the first bug of the year on my home bound commute. It was a soft buzzy kind, it flew straight in and "gulp" he was gone before I could hack him back up.
60's and clear perfect...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-26-06, 08:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 882
Posted By Hhowdy

Howdy, Thanks for the help folks. Today...

Howdy,
Thanks for the help folks.
Today it was a 2 man ride, I held my up wind speed to 17-18 and my down wind to 22-23. I also limited my pulls to 45-60 seconds. We turned a 1:00:10 20 miles...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-25-06, 10:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 882
Posted By Hhowdy

Howdy, I'm working on keeping the speed flat,...

Howdy,
I'm working on keeping the speed flat, I have caught myself picking up the pace when I get in the pull. The 2 regulars that I ride with are pretty good, if I tell them I want to take it...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-25-06, 09:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 882
Posted By Hhowdy

Howdy, My legs recover much faster than my...

Howdy,
My legs recover much faster than my lungs for sure, usually as soon as I get out of the air my legs are good but my breathing will take as much as 3-4 minutes to come back to the point that...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-25-06, 09:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 882
Posted By Hhowdy

Recovering in a draft

Howdy,
During the winter we ride 20.1 miles at lunch time. The ride is flat and straight. The ride is an out and back running east and west. Usually there are 3-4 riders but sometimes there will...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-06, 11:51 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,335
Posted By Hhowdy

Howdy, Flat land with neutral wind would be...

Howdy,
Flat land with neutral wind would be 36mph for about 1 minute
Down hill with a tail wind would be 53mph for 3-4 minutes

Both were a real rush.

M.R.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-20-06, 10:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,052
Posted By Hhowdy

Howdy You Da Man, I had a tough time...

Howdy



You Da Man, I had a tough time staying in the line at 22mph today, that's on flat road with light wind.

M.R.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-06, 09:47 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,052
Posted By Hhowdy

Howdy, No kidding, I work out at the...

Howdy,


No kidding, I work out at the International Center and commute through there most every day. I've been stuck a few times by those gates and had to get on I-80 to get through. :rolleyes:...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-16-06, 11:20 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,052
Posted By Hhowdy

Howdy, Yep, Nice day today, mid 30's light...

Howdy,
Yep, Nice day today, mid 30's light wind. I'll try to get my International Center to Saltaire ride in at lunch tomorrow then snow Wed?!?!

M.R.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-15-06, 09:50 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,052
Posted By Hhowdy

Howdy, I spoke to soon, it's snowing now and...

Howdy,
I spoke to soon, it's snowing now and will snow all night, That means no miles tomorrow and possibly the next day....

M.R.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-14-06, 10:59 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,052
Posted By Hhowdy

Nice Winter

Howdy,
Those of us living here in northern Utah are loving these mid 40's days. Last year at this time we were riding in the mid teens, fog, snow, ice etc but this year no inversion, very little...
Forum: Commuting
10-08-05, 11:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 538
Posted By Hhowdy

Howdy, Here in Utah it's kinda "no harm no...

Howdy,
Here in Utah it's kinda "no harm no foul" mentality, I had my blinky in the back and was wearing a screaming yellow long sleve jacket. Had I called the cops they would have told me to find...
Forum: Commuting
10-08-05, 04:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 538
Posted By Hhowdy

First hit

Howdy,
Today on my commute home I was traveling through a construction area in light rain at about 20mph, a Gray Lexus comes up along side, I notice he's moving over pinching me between him and...
10-01-05, 10:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 597
Posted By Hhowdy

Howdy, Let me publicly acknowledge you and the...

Howdy,
Let me publicly acknowledge you and the rest of the Lotoja officials for a fantastic job, the traffic control, feed zones and support on the course was excellent. Thank a lot for your time...
09-27-05, 10:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 597
Posted By Hhowdy

Howdy, Very Cool, nice to see you here...

Howdy,
Very Cool, nice to see you here Galico!!
xray and I have allready started talking about next year, I'm sure a lot of our group will be there...

M.R.
09-25-05, 06:08 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 18,161
Posted By Hhowdy

Howdy, Let me see your biker butt (from my...

Howdy,
Let me see your biker butt (from my wife)
And
Your a spunky old fart (at the top of a 3000ft climb, from a guy in his mid 20's that I stayed with)
And
"When I couldn't drop you I...
09-15-05, 08:06 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 5,534
Posted By Hhowdy

Howdy, All of this said, how do they, the rags...

Howdy,
All of this said, how do they, the rags offset production and distribution cost if they can't stump for thier advertisers? I wouldn't pay $20.00+ an issue for a periodical.

M.R.
09-14-05, 07:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 716
Posted By Hhowdy

Howdy, >>I would bid differently...<< ...

Howdy,
>>I would bid differently...<<
Agreed.

M.R.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-05, 04:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,012
Posted By Hhowdy

Howdy, More like an SUV with wife and 5...

Howdy,
More like an SUV with wife and 5 kids...

M.R.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-05, 03:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,012
Posted By Hhowdy

Howdy, Classic bvfrompc, I think that...

Howdy,
Classic bvfrompc, I think that describes most of us. As for throwing wheel sets, where did he throw it, one of his wheels is probably worth as much as most of my bike.
Actually when I...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-05, 12:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,012
Posted By Hhowdy

Flat Tires and the Pro's

Howdy,
I got a flat tire at the 204 mile mark of a 206 mile race, I pumped it up and thankfully it held enough air to get me to the finish. This leads me to wonder about the big time pro's. If...
09-14-05, 11:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 716
Posted By Hhowdy

Howdy, I have been using Ebay for several...

Howdy,
I have been using Ebay for several years now and have not had a single problem. As far ad the HRM goes, a little bit of Lysol or Chlorox will take care of the Bio contamination...

M.R.
09-12-05, 04:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 597
Posted By Hhowdy

Howdy, Sorry to hear that AjAx, I'm sure you...

Howdy,
Sorry to hear that AjAx, I'm sure you buddies can tell your about this picture (http://www.joaquimhailer.com/) .

M.R.
09-11-05, 11:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 597
Posted By Hhowdy

lotoja

Howdy,
Did anyone else here ride in the lotoja classic?
xray and I finshed in the 13th hour. 1000 bikes started the race, only 378 finished.
The Lotoja Calassic is the longest USCF sanctioned...
09-05-05, 08:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 381
Posted By Hhowdy

Howdy, Very Good, I'll take your advice. We...

Howdy,
Very Good, I'll take your advice. We did a big climb today, I'll commute Tue-Thurs, Friday is a travel day and Saturday is the big event.
Thanks for your response, I'll let you know how...
09-04-05, 11:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 368
Posted By Hhowdy

Howdy, Just relax and go have fun, it could be...

Howdy,
Just relax and go have fun, it could be a good experience for next years race season.

M.R.
09-04-05, 11:18 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 5,534
Posted By Hhowdy

Howdy, I find RBR the on line mag to be pretty...

Howdy,
I find RBR the on line mag to be pretty good about addressing the kind of riders a lot of us are....

M.R.
09-02-05, 06:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 381
Posted By Hhowdy

Close to a double century

Howdy,
In a week and a day we will be riding in the LOTOJA classic 206 miles of mountains. I've trained hard, about 30 miles a day 5 days a week with a century or more and so good climbs, 4000...
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