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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-12-14, 09:30 AM
Replies: 303
Views: 12,298
Posted By OiS

Wow, I am VERY late to the party this month!! ...

Wow, I am VERY late to the party this month!!

Last month I hit just over 970km, so this month my target this month is 1000km.

I am a bit slow in kicking it off though, so far, MTD 284.3km and a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-28-14, 04:15 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,933
Posted By OiS

+1. Unfortunately I can attest to this problem...

+1. Unfortunately I can attest to this problem as well. :(

I think focusing on something to occupy mostly your mind will be the way to go by the sounds of your injury. Research a topic of...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-28-14, 01:26 AM
Replies: 317
Views: 13,030
Posted By OiS

Well, still a couple of days to go, but happy to...

Well, still a couple of days to go, but happy to say that the month hasn't been too bad. Still a few problems with getting comfortable on the long rides again, but making good progress. Thrown into...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-10-14, 12:20 AM
Replies: 317
Views: 13,030
Posted By OiS

I hope you both had big smiles still plastered on...

I hope you both had big smiles still plastered on your faces!! :)

photogeekgirl, nice one! :thumb: Miles already creeping up.


As for me, out for a ride again this morning. This week has...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-09-14, 11:39 PM
Replies: 1,416
Views: 795,771
Posted By OiS

Man, you do look SICK, as in F***ing AWESOME!! ...

Man, you do look SICK, as in F***ing AWESOME!! Very inspiring! It also gives me some hope that I can get somewhere close to that one day. I would be damn happy to get down to 10% BF. :thumb:
...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-08-14, 03:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 802
Posted By OiS

Sounds like a nice ride!

Sounds like a nice ride!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-08-14, 12:01 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,814
Posted By OiS

Yes! ;) ... That was my reply before...

Yes! ;)

... That was my reply before actually reading any more than the heading. Now after reading your full comment, and the reponses, I would say.... Yes! :) I tend to assume it may be around...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-07-14, 11:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 880
Posted By OiS

Nice one! :thumb: As TrojanHorse said, now go...

Nice one! :thumb: As TrojanHorse said, now go for 100 miles! ;) :)
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-07-14, 11:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,384
Posted By OiS

Congratz on the ride! Keep at it, the most...

Congratz on the ride! Keep at it, the most important part of progression is to keep up the frequency of just getting out on the bike. Speed and distance will come easily as long as you keep getting...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-07-14, 11:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,173
Posted By OiS

It is tough, no doubt. I know you have to get...

It is tough, no doubt. I know you have to get into the habit of good eating, but it is easier said than done. One comment I have seen in relation to weight loss, that always sticks in my mind: ...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-06-14, 08:42 PM
Replies: 317
Views: 13,030
Posted By OiS

Whoa, 300k! :eek: Nice one! :thumb: ...

Whoa, 300k! :eek: Nice one! :thumb:





I know how you feel, it's not fun to not be able to get out and ride. Hope you heal quickly. :)


I had a nice ride yesterday, it was good to have...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-04-14, 02:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,298
Posted By OiS

Have to say, GREAT wheels, for this model, they...

Have to say, GREAT wheels, for this model, they look like the 2012/13 year models. Trek did a wonderful job at improving on the older version. The older version, as a big guy, stay off em! The...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-03-14, 09:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,609
Posted By OiS

I wont add to the food bit much except to...

I wont add to the food bit much except to emphasize that as a general rule, natural is better.

As for the riding, you mentioned you are sometimes motivated at night, so, what you should do at...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-03-14, 08:00 AM
Replies: 317
Views: 13,030
Posted By OiS

Hi all, I have been MIA for quite a while! ...

Hi all, I have been MIA for quite a while! Unfortunately a motorbike accident put me out of action for quite some time last Aug. My foot is still not quite right, but started to get back into it...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-03-14, 04:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 998
Posted By OiS

Sounds like awesome fun!! You will love every...

Sounds like awesome fun!! You will love every minute of it (more likely when you are done and look back on it rather than in the last 20 miles though!!! hehe)
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-03-14, 04:36 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,990
Posted By OiS

I have to second the idea of Strava. Logging...

I have to second the idea of Strava. Logging your rides gets you to challenge yourself to improve on past performances and it also means that even if you are going for a solo ride, by logging it,...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-16-13, 08:59 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,710
Posted By OiS

One key reason why discs are better is that it is...

One key reason why discs are better is that it is not uncommon for wheels to go a little out of true, when that happens, no big deal if it is just a little bit, if you have disc brakes, if you have...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-14-13, 08:12 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 5,608
Posted By OiS

Yeah, you know what I think about this thing? ...

Yeah, you know what I think about this thing? AWESOME!! You are a person excited about getting on a new bike and getting into biking. Any bike that does that to a person is awesome! I hope it...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-14-13, 07:25 AM
Replies: 248
Views: 8,722
Posted By OiS

Very late to the thread this month! Have not...

Very late to the thread this month!

Have not been well the last couple of days, so only one ride since Monday, but hope to be out more on the weekend.

So, what is my target, hmmm. last month...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-14-13, 06:16 AM
Replies: 415
Views: 12,132
Posted By OiS

Very late to update, unfortunately things have...

Very late to update, unfortunately things have been crazy at work! I am sorry, but had to choose between getting involved on the forums, or getting out on the bike in the spare time I had - I chose...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-20-13, 08:25 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,976
Posted By OiS

You can of course tell if the wheel is out of...

You can of course tell if the wheel is out of true rather than any problem with the tire by spinning the wheel and looking to see if there is any movement in the rim itself, relative to a point on...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-20-13, 05:22 AM
Replies: 415
Views: 12,132
Posted By OiS

Nice one! :thumb: You are ahead of me on the...

Nice one! :thumb: You are ahead of me on the "Battaglia in Montagna"

Updates since my last post:

May 08 - 40.5km / 25.2miles
May 10 - 35km / 21.7miles
May 12 - 70.6km / 43.9miles
May 14 -...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-07-13, 05:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 690
Posted By OiS

Awesome! Well done.

Awesome! Well done.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-07-13, 05:22 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,948
Posted By OiS

Hmmm, have uploaded my rides from Strava, and...

Hmmm, have uploaded my rides from Strava, and they do not seem to be recognised by the Endomondo Challenges. So, sorry, but I'm out!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-06-13, 08:32 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,948
Posted By OiS

Revived I see! Well, I never even knew about...

Revived I see! Well, I never even knew about Endomondo until today, I am usually a Strava person! I found you can export from Strava to Endomondo though, so have signed up and will give both a go...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-06-13, 05:08 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,093
Posted By OiS

Don't get discouraged, lots of good advice above....

Don't get discouraged, lots of good advice above. Take your time, your body will take a while to get into the swing of things. Developing the habit of riding (or any exercise) is more important...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-06-13, 03:05 AM
Replies: 415
Views: 12,132
Posted By OiS

I think I messed up my first post to this thread...

I think I messed up my first post to this thread earlier, so, put me down for 1000km, and with another 10%, I guess I am in for 1100km (683.5 miles)

so far:
May 01 - 87km / 54.1miles
May 03 -...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-01-13, 04:15 AM
Replies: 388
Views: 11,107
Posted By OiS

Congratz on the century mate, well done!! :thumb:

Congratz on the century mate, well done!! :thumb:
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-29-13, 10:53 PM
Replies: 388
Views: 11,107
Posted By OiS

Thanks Tandem427, congratz to you too, good...

Thanks Tandem427, congratz to you too, good effort!

As for you krobinson103, you are a machine!!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-29-13, 04:18 AM
Replies: 388
Views: 11,107
Posted By OiS

Well done AWB, you and me both! :thumb::) ...

Well done AWB, you and me both! :thumb::)

Had a race on Sunday which was good fun, it was 62km (38.5 miles) and I managed an average of 38.5kmph (23.9 mph), so am pretty happy with that.

Apr...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-23-13, 03:22 AM
Replies: 388
Views: 11,107
Posted By OiS

Lol, nice find rangerbill, plan to put them to...

Lol, nice find rangerbill, plan to put them to good use? ;)

Tandem427 congratz on the metric century!

Black walnut, well done on the KOM, I’ve not managed to get one of those yet (not...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-01-13, 08:59 AM
Replies: 388
Views: 11,107
Posted By OiS

Excellent! Great to have company on the...

Excellent! Great to have company on the challenge! :) I am also doing the Velobici challenge.

This is my Strava link: http://app.strava.com/athletes/1245806

Got my first ride for the month in...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-01-13, 03:59 AM
Replies: 388
Views: 11,107
Posted By OiS

I've signed up for that too, so that means my...

I've signed up for that too, so that means my goal for April is 1,319km /820 miles! C'mon Black Wallnut, join me at shooting for 820 this month!! :)
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-31-13, 07:20 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 6,743
Posted By OiS

1242vintage, nice pics! and some pretty good...

1242vintage, nice pics! and some pretty good mileage too!

Beachgrad, well done on the PB! :thumb::)

Phil, 300k! wow, that's awesome, good job.

As for me, no riding today, but a pretty...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-21-13, 07:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 681
Posted By OiS

Nice new toy indeed, hope you enjoy many miles on...

Nice new toy indeed, hope you enjoy many miles on it! :thumb:
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-21-13, 05:38 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 6,128
Posted By OiS

Have you looked into tattoo's from Japan? I am...

Have you looked into tattoo's from Japan? I am no expert, but I am led to believe they have some different styles. BTW, what job do you have? (I'll probably be envious and curse you, but all good! ...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-21-13, 03:50 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 6,128
Posted By OiS

Naturally it ought to be the later! :thumb: (If...

Naturally it ought to be the later! :thumb: (If you can!!! :p:lol: )

In terms of the Tattoos, in my opinion (not asked for I know, but given freely, even without charge!), I think it is very...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-21-13, 01:32 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 6,743
Posted By OiS

jsigone, you're right about that, sure is a nice...

jsigone, you're right about that, sure is a nice view!

For me haven't updated in a while! So here we go:

10/3 66km/41m
12/3 40.5km/25.2m
13/3 40.5km/25.2m
14/3 40.6km/25.2m
15/3 40.7/25.3m...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-19-13, 09:08 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,814
Posted By OiS

Unfortunately this is true. I know, I have...

Unfortunately this is true. I know, I have tried. :(
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-09-13, 03:53 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 6,743
Posted By OiS

Ron, congratz on the century! Great achievement!...

Ron, congratz on the century! Great achievement! :thumb:

5/3 33.4km/20.8 miles
6/3 32.9km/20.4 miles
7/3 32.6km/20.3 miles
8/3 32.5km/20.2 miles
9/3 141.6km/88 miles

MTD 456.6km/283.7...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-03-13, 08:46 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 6,743
Posted By OiS

I'm a bit late to kick off for MArch, but of...

I'm a bit late to kick off for MArch, but of course I am in! I aim to take a little break from riding around mid-month for a week, so will see how that goes. I will target 800km or about 500 miles...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-01-13, 05:03 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,249
Posted By OiS

No, the paid version still does that. I find...

No, the paid version still does that. I find that Strava is pretty good, but I always ignore whatever it tells me is my top speed as it is never right. The highest speed I have seen it show for...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-28-13, 08:55 AM
Replies: 238
Views: 5,760
Posted By OiS

C'mon Ron, I know you meet your target, but, ya...

C'mon Ron, I know you meet your target, but, ya gotta do another 2 miles!!!

This mornings ride, just an easy 25.9km/16.1 miles with a friend.

Takes me to:

MTD 1221.3km/758.9 miles
YTD...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-25-13, 07:20 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,436
Posted By OiS

Nice looking bike! Really hope you enjoy it more...

Nice looking bike! Really hope you enjoy it more and more over time! :thumb::)



Yes! lol. :lol:
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-24-13, 02:16 AM
Replies: 238
Views: 5,760
Posted By OiS

Thanks gold, and nice work on another 500 mile...

Thanks gold, and nice work on another 500 mile month! :)

1242vintage, know what you mean, mmmm pizza! lol, in any case sounds like you are still managing some serious miles.

Sayre, that sounds...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-24-13, 01:11 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,249
Posted By OiS

Just caught up on this thread. I felt youcoming...

Just caught up on this thread. I felt youcoming started to get you in the right direction, or certainly it was similar to what I was thinking anyway! The cadence is important, but along with that...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-23-13, 04:55 AM
Replies: 238
Views: 5,760
Posted By OiS

Well, I'm happy to say that I completed my...

Well, I'm happy to say that I completed my century! At the end of it all, actually the total was 177.9km or 110.5 miles.

Here is my Strava of the trip....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-22-13, 07:58 AM
Replies: 238
Views: 5,760
Posted By OiS

Good luck adrien! I'm doing one this weekend...

Good luck adrien! I'm doing one this weekend too! Do you use Strava? If so, make sure to sign up for the Quark Power trip challenge (http://app.strava.com/challenges/quarq-power-trip), for this...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-21-13, 09:30 PM
Replies: 1,105
Views: 71,895
Posted By OiS

Caution, black humour ahead! Eating healthy...

Caution, black humour ahead!

Eating healthy will probably cost you more in the long run... how much does it cost to live 20 or 30 years longer? ;)

Keep up the good work! :) :thumb:
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-21-13, 09:03 PM
Replies: 238
Views: 5,760
Posted By OiS

Missed a few days to update. Sad to say my...

Missed a few days to update. Sad to say my planned group ride for last Sunday was cancelled, and then didn't get out at all, so basically a lazy day. Did get out Monday to Wednesday though. ...
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