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Forum: Mountain Biking
12-25-16, 10:59 AM
Replies: 3,233
Views: 1,584,143
Posted By Crazydad

I hate shops like that. But it is their loss, you...

I hate shops like that. But it is their loss, you still got a great ride.
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-21-16, 11:48 AM
Replies: 3,233
Views: 1,584,143
Posted By Crazydad

Thanks Kindaslow! Stumpys are great bikes too.

Thanks Kindaslow! Stumpys are great bikes too.
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-18-16, 08:49 PM
Replies: 3,233
Views: 1,584,143
Posted By Crazydad

Got my dream bike last weekend, a 2017 Yeti SB5! ...

Got my dream bike last weekend, a 2017 Yeti SB5!

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/749/30892324464_28f700e414_z.jpg
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-24-14, 09:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,411
Posted By Crazydad

I am definitely getting a much better light as...

I am definitely getting a much better light as soon as I can (and before I do another morning ride). As for the other guy, I really don't know at this point. I do know he was the one who called the...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-21-14, 04:41 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,411
Posted By Crazydad

I was looking into this too and found this on...

I was looking into this too and found this on Cateye's site. Very helpful visual representation. I ride in the early mornings (still dark) on well lit route and just have the Jido so I can be seen. I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-11-12, 08:50 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,894
Posted By Crazydad

This is what I have on mine and I noticed this...

This is what I have on mine and I noticed this morning the rear has worn through to the threads. I have about 2300 miles on them in the last year. Overall, I can't complain and plan on getting a new...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-23-12, 06:25 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,606
Posted By Crazydad

It depends on the ride. If it is a road ride of...

It depends on the ride. If it is a road ride of more than a couple of hours, then I use my Camelbak and water bottles. Less then 2 hours, just the water bottles. Off road, Camelbak all the time.

I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-14-12, 10:37 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,799
Posted By Crazydad

For me it was probably around 110F. Last year we...

For me it was probably around 110F. Last year we had 90 days over 100 and checking my log from last year I road on at least 50 of those days. The key is to hydrate, use sunscreen, and realize when...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-18-12, 04:07 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,522
Posted By Crazydad

I still have them and find them useful for giving...

I still have them and find them useful for giving me more positions to rest my hands. Yeti was in town this weekend for demos (I drank the 29er koolaid and now have to find a way to get Big Top) and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-17-12, 02:48 PM
Replies: 492
Views: 21,724
Posted By Crazydad

I am so glad everything is going well Neil,...

I am so glad everything is going well Neil, praise God. Keep it up!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-17-12, 02:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 613
Posted By Crazydad

That is why I love TX. I can ride all day long in...

That is why I love TX. I can ride all day long in the heat. Fortunately it has warmed up nicely this week. Lows in the mid 60's highs in the 80's.



I am blessed to be able to work from home 90%...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-11-12, 05:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 613
Posted By Crazydad

I finally rode today!

It has been a horrible few months. Since the beginning of the year I have been on the bike 15 times for a total of 238 miles. It has been crazy at work and the weather has not been cooperating much....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-10-12, 02:59 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,659
Posted By Crazydad

There are days when I have lost control and ended...

There are days when I have lost control and ended up eating way too much, it happens to everyone for various reasons. If you are doing it once a week or soemthing, then it might be diet related. For...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-10-12, 02:46 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,381
Posted By Crazydad

I started to tell my wife about this and the...

I started to tell my wife about this and the moment I mentioned the title she said, "You don't need to tell me anymore. We both know who is to blame."

I think I will use this thread to help...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-05-12, 03:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 995
Posted By Crazydad

Sweet ride!

Sweet ride!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-23-12, 06:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 696
Posted By Crazydad

Not from me. I will take 105F heat over 50F and...

Not from me. I will take 105F heat over 50F and below all day long. Doing a 3hr ride in 100F heat sounds much better to me than a 45min ride at 45F, even with my tights and jacket.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-22-12, 05:38 PM
Replies: 611
Views: 22,631
Posted By Crazydad

Spectacular ride today. Met up with some friends...

Spectacular ride today. Met up with some friends and did a 2 1/2 hour MTB ride in 75F degree weather. Best part of the ride was the fact that I was able to keep up with my friend Mike without dying....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-21-12, 10:25 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 833
Posted By Crazydad

Don't know about their road hubs, but I am still...

Don't know about their road hubs, but I am still running the originals on my 97 Homegrown HT mountain bike. Never had any problems at all and based on that I would not hesitate get them for my road...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-14-12, 08:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 696
Posted By Crazydad

No kidding! We waited until noon for it to warm...

No kidding! We waited until noon for it to warm up, but then had a great 45 mile ride. I'm glad I remembered to put som sun screen on, it was bright today.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-08-12, 06:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 519
Posted By Crazydad

Well, today was cloudy and cooler but still...

Well, today was cloudy and cooler but still ridable. Unfortunately I fell asleep after lunch and missed my chance. My fault today and I am kicking myself for it :bang:
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-07-12, 01:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 519
Posted By Crazydad

Aaaaarrrrrgggggghhhhhh!!!!!!!!

Here is the weather today:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7024/6654513137_d12bb514a2_b.jpg

And I can't ride because of too many errands with the kids while the wife is scrap booking all day with...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-01-12, 07:25 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,153
Posted By Crazydad

My goals are: 1) 3000 miles 2) 3 Imperial...

My goals are:

1) 3000 miles
2) 3 Imperial centuries in under 6 hours each
3) 3 MTB races
4) Run a 10K
4) At least 1 triathlon
5) Start a cycling ministry
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-31-11, 08:50 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,193
Posted By Crazydad

With my ride today I ended at 2001.74 since March...

With my ride today I ended at 2001.74 since March 21st (when I got a computer to accurately track miles). Next year I am going for 3000 at least.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-30-11, 06:51 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,294
Posted By Crazydad

All the more reason I am glad I live in Texas! ...

All the more reason I am glad I live in Texas!


I feel really stupid now. After whining, this week has been perfect for riding. Mid to upper 60's and not a cloud in the sky. Been on the bike the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-30-11, 09:55 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,232
Posted By Crazydad

You need to get out and have some face to face...

You need to get out and have some face to face human contact. I work from home too and find it very helpful for my mood and productivity to get out at least once during the day (usually lunchtime)...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-29-11, 10:30 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,131
Posted By Crazydad

Sorry, I am talking about cadence. As far as not...

Sorry, I am talking about cadence. As far as not have cadence on your computer, don't sweat it just watch the miles go by (instead of speed). :) Before I got a computer, I just concentrated on...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-29-11, 09:52 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,131
Posted By Crazydad

Congrats on getting out there. Just stick with it...

Congrats on getting out there. Just stick with it and soon you will think 5 miles is just the warm up portion of the ride! We all had a hard time on that first (and second, third, fourth, ...) ride....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-27-11, 06:16 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,294
Posted By Crazydad

We finally had a beautiful day and I am feeling a...

We finally had a beautiful day and I am feeling a lot better so I put on my new tights and hit the road for a nice 21 mile ride. It was about 50F when I went out and I cannot believe the difference...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-27-11, 12:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 479
Posted By Crazydad

Nice! And to be able to do this time of year is...

Nice! And to be able to do this time of year is even more impressive, keep it going!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-27-11, 09:05 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,185
Posted By Crazydad

Financial rewards like a new bike have never...

Financial rewards like a new bike have never worked for me because something always came up and we didn't have the money to do/get the reward. When I started riding, it was strictly to drop some...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-26-11, 02:15 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,294
Posted By Crazydad

Thanks everyone, glad to see I am not alone. ...

Thanks everyone, glad to see I am not alone.

iforgotmename - Good idea on Goodwill, I have not thought of that, going to check it out next payday.

magohn - I knew I would give some folks a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-26-11, 10:08 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,294
Posted By Crazydad

Writing off December

Sorry, but I need to rant. I haven't been on my bike since Nov. 30th. This month it has either been too cold, raining, or both. I am finding that the older I get, the less I like the cold. I will...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-25-11, 01:29 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,514
Posted By Crazydad

Just the standard turkey, mashed potatoes,...

Just the standard turkey, mashed potatoes, cornbread stuffing, gravy, green beans, and pumpkin pie for dessert. Got in a ride this morning and definitely felt a little sluggish but wth, it is only...
Forum: Texas
11-25-11, 10:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,156
Posted By Crazydad

Totally agree with this. If Parmer is too far out...

Totally agree with this. If Parmer is too far out of the way, take the sidewalk. Not sure how far north you are heading, but another option might be Cluck Creek and wind through the neighborhood...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-30-11, 08:47 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 6,811
Posted By Crazydad

I never thought I would be able to post here, but...

I never thought I would be able to post here, but I did it. Most miles I have ever ridden in 1 month!

9/1/2011 - 21.3
9/2/2011 - 21.3
9/3/2011 - 39.92
9/5/2011 - 14
9/6/2011 - 21.3
9/8/2011 -...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-30-11, 04:56 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 2,905
Posted By Crazydad

506.48! The most I have ever ridden in 1 month. I...

506.48! The most I have ever ridden in 1 month. I had to go for a ride at lunch because I missed my morning ride and realized I was sitting at 493, so no way I wasn't going to hit 500.

9/1/2011 -...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-25-11, 06:53 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,113
Posted By Crazydad

Way to go! Very eloquently written too. :thumb:

Way to go! Very eloquently written too. :thumb:
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-25-11, 06:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 485
Posted By Crazydad

Thanks. Can't think of anything I would have done...

Thanks. Can't think of anything I would have done differently. Nutritionwise I made sure I ate all day long (learned from bonking on the Shiner ride). I started with about 60g of carbs (1 cup oatmeal...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-25-11, 02:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 485
Posted By Crazydad

No jerseys, but I did get an event t-shirt. I was...

No jerseys, but I did get an event t-shirt. I was going to give it to one of my kids because large was all they had. I went ahead and tried it on and it actually fits! Kind of psyched about that too.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-25-11, 07:48 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 2,905
Posted By Crazydad

9/1/2011 - 21.3 9/2/2011 - 21.3 9/3/2011 -...

9/1/2011 - 21.3
9/2/2011 - 21.3
9/3/2011 - 39.92
9/5/2011 - 14
9/6/2011 - 21.3
9/8/2011 - 21.3
9/11/2011 - 10
9/12/2011 - 21.3
9/13/2011 - 21.3
9/15/2011 - 21.3
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-25-11, 07:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 485
Posted By Crazydad

Thanks everyone! This was a box I have wanted to...

Thanks everyone! This was a box I have wanted to check for about 20 years and if you had told me 2yrs ago I would do it, I would have laughed at you. In the spring I tried the Shiner ride (Austin to...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-24-11, 11:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 485
Posted By Crazydad

I did it!

I finally completed a full century! The Rip Roarin Ride (http://www.lhlions.org/riproarinride/) in the hill country. Did 101 miles in 6:18:19 at 16mph avg.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-20-11, 05:54 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 2,905
Posted By Crazydad

9/1/2011 - 21.3 9/2/2011 - 21.3 9/3/2011 -...

9/1/2011 - 21.3
9/2/2011 - 21.3
9/3/2011 - 39.92
9/5/2011 - 14
9/6/2011 - 21.3
9/8/2011 - 21.3
9/11/2011 - 10
9/12/2011 - 21.3
9/13/2011 - 21.3
9/15/2011 - 21.3
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-18-11, 08:35 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,435
Posted By Crazydad

Sweet! Like gbiker said, keep it up. May '10 my...

Sweet! Like gbiker said, keep it up. May '10 my first ride of 6.5 miles almost killed me. My wife was seriously worried about how hard I was breathing when I got back. Fast forward to now, my morning...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-02-11, 05:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 475
Posted By Crazydad

That is a good month! Nice pace, next...

That is a good month!



Nice pace, next up 17mph.



Dude that is flying!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-02-11, 06:25 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 475
Posted By Crazydad

Milestones

Today I weighed myself and I am now at 239! This is the first time in about 15 years I have been below 240. Next is to get into the 220s.

What recent milestones have you hit?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-02-11, 06:18 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 36,252
Posted By Crazydad

Loving my Halo. I have the elastic one and can't...

Loving my Halo. I have the elastic one and can't even tell it is there while riding. I have not tried the Gutr so i cannot compare, but since the Halo works so well for me I see no need to do...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-13-11, 04:48 PM
Replies: 611
Views: 22,631
Posted By Crazydad

It was awesome! Cloudy and 93 with a nice breeze....

It was awesome! Cloudy and 93 with a nice breeze. Much better than the cloudless, still 106F we have had for the last 2 months. Did 27.35 miles at 17.9mph and only needed 2 water bottles. I know it...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-12-11, 03:48 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 3,745
Posted By Crazydad

8/1 - 15.6 8/4 - 18.5 8/5 - 18.5 8/8 - 18.5...

8/1 - 15.6
8/4 - 18.5
8/5 - 18.5
8/8 - 18.5
8/10 - 18.5
8/11 - 18.5
8/12 - 18.5

126.6 down, 173.4 to go
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-05-11, 08:27 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 3,745
Posted By Crazydad

8/1 - 15.6 8/4 - 18.5 8/5 - 18.5 Total...

8/1 - 15.6
8/4 - 18.5
8/5 - 18.5

Total = 52.6 Only 247.4 to go
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