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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-08-20, 12:55 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,279
Posted By cookingjnj

Bontrager RL

Bontrager RL
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-29-20, 08:48 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 11,154
Posted By cookingjnj

Good weather and good ride yesterday. Now looks...

Good weather and good ride yesterday. Now looks like three days of rain coming up. Ugh.


Goal: 200
4/1 - 30.7
4/4 - 15.21
4/6 - 27.24
4/7 - 23.54
4/25 - 32.89
4/28 - 27.64
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-25-20, 12:26 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 11,154
Posted By cookingjnj

Combination of really poor weather the past few...

Combination of really poor weather the past few weeks, and home obligations, have not been on the bike for two weeks ugh! Got a good ride in today however:

Goal: 200
4/1 - 30.7
4/4 - 15.21
4/6...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-20, 12:32 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,220
Posted By cookingjnj

Don't know if it considered a channel, but Global...

Don't know if it considered a channel, but Global Cycling Network (GCN) has hundreds of videos an all types of bicycling topics.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-07-20, 01:46 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 11,154
Posted By cookingjnj

I got in a nice 23.54 miles today. Goal: 200...

I got in a nice 23.54 miles today.

Goal: 200
4/1 - 30.7
4/4 - 15.21
4/6 - 27.24
4/7 - 23.54

MTD - 96.82
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-20, 05:29 PM
Replies: 6,240
Views: 564,164
Posted By cookingjnj

27.24 miles today.

27.24 miles today.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-20, 05:26 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,211
Posted By cookingjnj

Someone mentioned earlier, I used to do one...

Someone mentioned earlier, I used to do one bottle of water and one Gatorade. Now it is 100% water during the ride. An ice cold chocolate milk after a long (for me 50+ miles) hot ride.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-06-20, 05:21 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 11,154
Posted By cookingjnj

I was able to hit 154 miles in March. I am making...

I was able to hit 154 miles in March. I am making my goal 200 Miles for April!
I got in a nice 27.24 miles today.

Goal: 200
4/1 - 30.7
4/4 - 15.21
4/6 - 27.24

MTD - 73.23
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-06-20, 05:17 PM
Replies: 318
Views: 94,800
Posted By cookingjnj

Thanks, don't get me wrong, I LOVE MY BIKE!!!

Thanks, don't get me wrong, I LOVE MY BIKE!!!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-06-20, 01:29 PM
Replies: 318
Views: 94,800
Posted By cookingjnj

Not nearly as nice as many of your bikes folks. ...

Not nearly as nice as many of your bikes folks. There are some real beauties posted. Mine is a 2008 Specialized Allez Elite. All stock with exception of RL wheels I added a few years ago. Getting...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-02-20, 12:36 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 11,154
Posted By cookingjnj

I was able to hit 154 miles in March. I am...

I was able to hit 154 miles in March. I am making my goal 200 Miles for April!

Goal: 200
4/1 - 30.7

YTD: 184.7
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-28-20, 10:12 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,247
Posted By cookingjnj

That's all I've got here. Well, that and one more...

That's all I've got here. Well, that and one more thing: there is no tomorrow, only today. Every one of the exercise plans I've ever created for myself has only worked if I started it the day I...
Forum: Northeast
03-07-20, 10:36 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,243
Posted By cookingjnj

Myself and a bunch of buddies will be riding the...

Myself and a bunch of buddies will be riding the 5 Boro again this year for the 6th time. Last year, due to the cold and rain, only three of the seven us road the course. Yeah, it was miserable and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-09-18, 11:37 AM
Replies: 177
Views: 11,763
Posted By cookingjnj

I am partial to jelly beans. Seem to work the...

I am partial to jelly beans. Seem to work the same as the gels for me, and as mentioned above, taste much better.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-02-18, 01:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,244
Posted By cookingjnj

Awesome job and congrats.

Awesome job and congrats.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-01-18, 12:03 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,172
Posted By cookingjnj

Currently ride a 2008 Specialized Allez Elite. I...

Currently ride a 2008 Specialized Allez Elite. I go anywhere between 245 - 250, although keep trying to get that weight lower. After popping a spoke while on a down hill, I replaced the stock...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-30-18, 07:08 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 9,437
Posted By cookingjnj

Not really a slang ... "Pain is temporary,...

Not really a slang ... "Pain is temporary, quitting is forever"
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-30-18, 06:49 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,605
Posted By cookingjnj

Core muscle weight training, and interval cardio...

Core muscle weight training, and interval cardio on the bike will help you go faster. As mentioned earlier, the best way to improve riding hills.....is to ride hills.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-22-18, 10:05 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,868
Posted By cookingjnj

Can't help you with the paid Strava as I have...

Can't help you with the paid Strava as I have only used the free app (for about 6-7 years now), and the free app does all I need.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-18, 05:44 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 13,649
Posted By cookingjnj

I picked these up on Amazon. ...

I picked these up on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/QING-OUTDOOR-Wicking-Adjustable-Cycling/dp/B012O1C2N0/ref=pd_ybh_a_37?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=C40Q852Y3QW1ASYQC1FP
Forum: Northeast
05-07-18, 10:20 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,682
Posted By cookingjnj

Although packet pick-up was a bit tougher this...

Although packet pick-up was a bit tougher this year, the weather held out and it was a great time yesterday. Might be the best out of the four I have participated in. Looking forward again to next...
Forum: Northeast
05-05-18, 07:31 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,682
Posted By cookingjnj

As expected, was much more of a pain in the butt...

As expected, was much more of a pain in the butt than the old location. Line for the ferry to go over to Red Hook was out of the terminal all the way to the street. Decided to take Uber instead. ...
Forum: Northeast
05-04-18, 01:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,682
Posted By cookingjnj

Yeah, we are not too happy with the move to Red...

Yeah, we are not too happy with the move to Red Hook. We come in from Central NJ, and getting to Red Hook is going to be a pain. Leaving my house in about 10 minutes, so will find out for sure. ...
Forum: Northeast Rides and Events
04-08-18, 01:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,586
Posted By cookingjnj

Garden State Tour de Cure. Charity ride...

Garden State Tour de Cure. Charity ride supporting American Diabetes Association. Ride starts and ends at Rider University on June 2, 2018. They have 10 mile, 30 mile, 63 mile and 100 mile courses...
Forum: Northeast
05-11-17, 07:09 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,825
Posted By cookingjnj

Sign up early in January, usually sells out...

Sign up early in January, usually sells out quickly. A great ride on streets/roads we normally would never have an opportunity to ride on a bicycle without any other motorized traffic. Lots of fun,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-11-17, 04:02 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 9,027
Posted By cookingjnj

Jacques Anquetil -- for his 5th win.

Jacques Anquetil -- for his 5th win.
Forum: Northeast
05-11-17, 03:53 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,648
Posted By cookingjnj

Sandy Hook to Cape May

Hey, sorry if this is a repeat post, I did not see anything posted recently. Has anyone done the 168 mile Explore the Jersey Shore route from SH to Cape May. A couple of us are looking for a...
Forum: Northeast
05-11-17, 03:49 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,825
Posted By cookingjnj

Weather generally held up this year. A few light...

Weather generally held up this year. A few light showers here and there, but mostly dry for the entire event. A couple of bottlenecks in the usual places, but an enjoyable ride, for those who...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-17, 11:33 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,909
Posted By cookingjnj

Candy Apple Red and white vinyl banana seat...

Candy Apple Red and white vinyl banana seat Sting-Ray. Don't recall the year, but probably '70 or '71. Canklecat above describes his as a single speed, I recall mine being a 5 speed with the car...
Forum: Northeast
03-06-17, 01:21 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,825
Posted By cookingjnj

Yes sir. Riding now 4 or 5 years. Myself and a...

Yes sir. Riding now 4 or 5 years. Myself and a bunch of buddies make it a full weekend starting with registration Friday night, dinner and drinks in NYC, ferry across the river Sunday morning, ride...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-12-16, 08:56 AM
Replies: 345
Views: 25,848
Posted By cookingjnj

Looks like I am one of the "big" guys on this...

Looks like I am one of the "big" guys on this thread. 52 5'11 255lbs. I completed two centuries and two metric centuries this summer. With work and family obligations, still never enough time to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-05-16, 01:00 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,862
Posted By cookingjnj

+1 on the Performance Ultra Bib Shorts

+1 on the Performance Ultra Bib Shorts
Forum: Northeast Rides and Events
09-27-16, 09:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,788
Posted By cookingjnj

Hi Rhythm. How did you make out on the Twin...

Hi Rhythm. How did you make out on the Twin Lights Tour this year. What a great day for a bike ride along the Jersey Shore. A few of us completed the century this year, and the weather could not...
Forum: Northeast Rides and Events
09-27-16, 09:06 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 934
Posted By cookingjnj

Looks very tempting, interesting and most...

Looks very tempting, interesting and most important fun. Finished the Twin Lights Tour this last weekend, riding the Bicycling Fall Classic this weekend. Might try the Bike and Beers event later in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-16, 06:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,591
Posted By cookingjnj

Spin Doctor Pro G3. Works great, never have had...

Spin Doctor Pro G3. Works great, never have had an issue.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-24-16, 06:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,290
Posted By cookingjnj

I would agree with Cola and Chief. I was riding...

I would agree with Cola and Chief. I was riding stock wheels on my Specialized Allez Elite when I broke a spoke. I took it to my LBS to have the spoke fixed. They indicated the spoke could be...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-03-15, 05:02 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,469
Posted By cookingjnj

I'm in. Up to 38 teams now.

I'm in. Up to 38 teams now.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-27-09, 08:44 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 6,669
Posted By cookingjnj

I purchased at the entry level so I would have to...

I purchased at the entry level so I would have to say:

1.) Specialized (I bought a Specialized Allez Elite)
2.) Giant (Really like this bike too)
3.) Trek (It is the name, but a good bike just...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-09, 10:39 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,408,725
Posted By cookingjnj

New to the forum, and do not have pictures of my...

New to the forum, and do not have pictures of my bikes, sorry guys. I have been riding a 2002 Raleigh SC 30 Hybrid bike for about 7 years. Just bought my first road bike a 2008 Allez Elite in the...
Forum: Introductions
06-22-09, 09:43 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 267
Posted By cookingjnj

Hello from Central Jersey

Hi all... I am a newbie to this forum, and glad to be here. I have been an off and on rider for the past 6 years riding 15 - 20 miles 2 or three times a week from May - Sept. The past 6 years I...
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