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Forum: Road Cycling
10-01-12, 05:40 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 7,467
Posted By RPolk

Was called to the ER, while out riding, to see a...

Was called to the ER, while out riding, to see a patient who had a clavical fracture from a mountain bike crash. He thought it was funny.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-12, 07:28 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 12,943
Posted By RPolk

Retired Army Physician Assistant, now working in...

Retired Army Physician Assistant, now working in Ortho/Sports Medicine. I'm also helping out the Competitive Cyclist Racing Team this year.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-12, 07:42 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 164,651
Posted By RPolk

Nice thing being done here. I'm Retired Army,...

Nice thing being done here. I'm Retired Army, simple jestures like the

ones being done here make a world of difference in the life of our deployed Service members.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
01-08-12, 03:16 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,118
Posted By RPolk

Check your States DOT website. The Georgia DOT...

Check your States DOT website. The Georgia DOT publishes a Bike Map that has several suggested routes for cycling and gives traffic data.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
01-01-12, 04:31 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,080
Posted By RPolk

Complete a Super Randonneur series and take a...

Complete a Super Randonneur series and take a shot at the UMCA Georgia North-South record.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
02-20-11, 06:54 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,192
Posted By RPolk

Now that B-M-B is a permanent, I'm looking at...

Now that B-M-B is a permanent, I'm looking at riding it in August
Forum: Road Cycling
11-02-10, 05:21 PM
Replies: 380
Views: 15,265
Posted By RPolk

At 72" and 215 pounds I'm no where near "road...

At 72" and 215 pounds I'm no where near "road skinny" and would have to develop a serious illness to get down to there. Skinny #$%^&'s get a little distance on me going up the mountain, but my...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-10, 05:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,536
Posted By RPolk

Cross Check....guaranteed to survive the...

Cross Check....guaranteed to survive the apocalypse
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-10, 08:05 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,760
Posted By RPolk

My work schedule means that I ride when I can,...

My work schedule means that I ride when I can, not neccessarily when I should. So most of the time I ride by myself.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-10, 10:37 AM
Replies: 437
Views: 19,416
Posted By RPolk

Five minutes re-installing fenders would have...

Five minutes re-installing fenders would have been time VERY well spent!
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-09-10, 07:53 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,178
Posted By RPolk

I'm 45, never raced, but will race in the Georgia...

I'm 45, never raced, but will race in the Georgia Cup Time Trial Series this year. First race is this weekend, looking forward to a not-so-fast, some what painful event.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-10, 07:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 666
Posted By RPolk

If you're looking for a single jersey look at...

If you're looking for a single jersey look at Zaavy.com
Forum: Road Cycling
03-04-10, 09:38 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 5,737
Posted By RPolk

Fortunately I can turn left out of my driveway...

Fortunately I can turn left out of my driveway and have immediate access to miles and miles of light traffic roads ranging from flat to fairly steep with occaisonal flat spots.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-04-10, 09:16 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 6,616
Posted By RPolk

I'm fairly well covered. My family and I have...

I'm fairly well covered. My family and I have full medical, dental and vision through my current employer. Plus we are also covered through Tricare for Life.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-01-10, 08:53 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 6,162
Posted By RPolk

I'm not smart enough to quit, so I get a little...

I'm not smart enough to quit, so I get a little better as time goes on.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-20-09, 08:08 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,380
Posted By RPolk

I don't go to Road races, but enjoy going to...

I don't go to Road races, but enjoy going to Cross races so I can heckle people I know.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-16-09, 02:38 PM
Replies: 762
Views: 44,785
Posted By RPolk

Orthopedic Physician Assistant

Orthopedic Physician Assistant
Forum: Road Cycling
10-13-09, 05:42 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 5,521
Posted By RPolk

One of the advantages of living in North Georgia;...

One of the advantages of living in North Georgia; it is never too cold to ride and we rarely have any serious ice/snow.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-09, 07:25 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 6,105
Posted By RPolk

My schedule leans more toward early morning...

My schedule leans more toward early morning riding during the week. I have a Cross Check built up with a Shimano Nexus generator hub and run a Supernova E3 headlight and Supernova taillight with an...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-09, 10:59 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 4,943
Posted By RPolk

Lots of rain here, but all of the serious...

Lots of rain here, but all of the serious flooding is well south of the Six Gap course. Bring your rain gear though, looks like it may be a wet ride.

JaRow, contact Stephanie at the...
Forum: Southeast
09-11-09, 07:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,298
Posted By RPolk

Dahlonega Wheelworks 24 Alicia Lane Suite 2 ...

Dahlonega Wheelworks
24 Alicia Lane
Suite 2
Dahlonega, GA 30533
(706) 867-0228
wheelworksga.com

Zack is the shops wheel builder. I'm 210 and he's built two set for me, best wheels I have....
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-09, 07:59 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,154
Posted By RPolk

Most insurance companies will not cover the cost...

Most insurance companies will not cover the cost of bike because it is not in their best financial interest. In the current market a great deal of people change insurance companies every few years,...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-09, 07:23 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 4,943
Posted By RPolk

I live in Dahlonega, weather is not usually too...

I live in Dahlonega, weather is not usually too bad in late September. It can also vary greatly depending on where you are on the course. Arm/knee warmers would be good things to have on hand. If...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-07-09, 08:24 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,635
Posted By RPolk

I just starting to learn a little wrenching. If...

I just starting to learn a little wrenching. If they're not busy my LBS lets me use their tools. They even stop me before I do something stupid.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-09, 07:42 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,124
Posted By RPolk

I'm 6' 200" and ride a 2005 Litespeed Vortex,...

I'm 6' 200" and ride a 2005 Litespeed Vortex, very comfortable and it does flex a little when you push hard. However so does my steel Surly Cross Check.

I plan to ride the Vortex on RAAM next...
Forum: Southeast
08-03-09, 08:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 928
Posted By RPolk

I live in Dahlonga and have known Josh and Leah...

I live in Dahlonga and have known Josh and Leah for a few years. They've put a lot of work into the Hiker Hostel and really do cater to cyclist.
Forum: Introductions
12-24-08, 06:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 280
Posted By RPolk

Thanks

I live in Dahlonega, GA. Lots of hills and a great place to train. I'll be posting a picture of Eli and I on our bikes on our fundraising site.
Forum: Charity Events
12-19-08, 07:10 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 626
Posted By RPolk

Ride for Eli

Greetings and thanks for taking the time to read this!

In 2009 I will be riding to raise funds in support of CURE Childhood Cancer. They are an Atlanta based non-profit organization which supports...
Forum: Introductions
12-19-08, 06:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 280
Posted By RPolk

Greetings from North Georgia

I've returned to cycling over the past year. My motivation to train is my son. In Jan '07 we found that he has Leukemia.

In 2008 I've raised money through CURE Search Athletics, in 2009 I will be...
Forum: Charity Events
12-14-08, 08:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,102
Posted By RPolk

CURE Search Athletics

My son has Leukemia, and for 2008 I've been using cycling to raise funds in his honor. As part of the fund raising I had a jersey made. There are a few left if your interested.

They are $75 and...
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