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Forum: Touring
08-16-11, 09:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,901
Posted By B.Alive

I've been looking at those. So it works...

I've been looking at those.

So it works well? I don't mind carrying a few extra AA batteries.
Forum: Touring
08-15-11, 06:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,946
Posted By B.Alive

One word: coolness!

One word: coolness!
Forum: Touring
08-13-11, 11:14 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,901
Posted By B.Alive

Charging batteries on a tour--camping?

Yesterday my wife and I were at REI and came across a "SolarPod & Torch" (http://reviews.rei.com/review/814702/Highgear-Solarpod-Power-Charger-with-Rechargeable-Torch) charger and flashlight on...
Forum: Touring
08-11-11, 05:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 623
Posted By B.Alive

BOB Ibex yoke/pivot point stiff?

My BOB Ibex came last week. I followed all the directions and used a torque wrench with proper settings. The yoke's pivot point (the long vertical bolt were the hitch mounts to the trailer) is...
Forum: Touring
08-11-11, 09:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 553
Posted By B.Alive

Very nice! Love the yellow bar tape!

Very nice! Love the yellow bar tape!
Forum: Touring
08-10-11, 01:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 431
Posted By B.Alive

Added.the pics.

Added.the pics.
Forum: Touring
08-09-11, 09:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 431
Posted By B.Alive

BOB Ibex and My Coda Sport--the first meeting.

I took my BOB Ibex out last night for it's maiden voyage. Packed four 10 pound weights in a tool bag and strapped the bag in with a bungee cord.

The first thing I noticed when I tilted the bike...
Forum: Touring
08-09-11, 08:48 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,517
Posted By B.Alive

The trip was rough, you were hurt, you have...

The trip was rough, you were hurt, you have healing to do... BUT, it's a happy ending because you typed it out on here for us to read! Glad you are doing well after that hit.

Great attitude to...
Forum: Touring
08-05-11, 07:07 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,763
Posted By B.Alive

So frying a chicken breast, steak, or burrger is...

So frying a chicken breast, steak, or burrger is possible on a trangia?
Forum: Touring
08-04-11, 04:51 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,763
Posted By B.Alive

WOOO HOOO!!!! I just cleaned an old desk off...

WOOO HOOO!!!!

I just cleaned an old desk off in my basement to move my truing stand to and found..... and old birthday card from my Dear Mom in it with a $50 bill!!! That up's the anti on the...
Forum: Touring
08-04-11, 08:09 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,763
Posted By B.Alive

Yet another stove questiin!

I need a stove! And I kind of need to stay on the low priced end.

I have Celiac disease and will probably be cooking most of my meals because it's hard to find restaurants that have a gluten free...
Forum: Touring
08-04-11, 05:10 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,354
Posted By B.Alive

I was actually thinking more of the "just outside...

I was actually thinking more of the "just outside Ohio Pyle" things. Like Kentuck Knob or Falling Water. BUT, I'm on vacation next week. My wife and I have talked about going to visit those...
Forum: Touring
08-04-11, 05:05 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,354
Posted By B.Alive

I think I'll make the Ohio Pyle ride my test tour...

I think I'll make the Ohio Pyle ride my test tour on Labor Day weekend! It'll be a great way to get the feel of the slight grade the GAP has going east bound (I live about 20 minutes from the West...
Forum: Touring
08-03-11, 06:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,354
Posted By B.Alive

Thanks you all for such great stories to go along...

Thanks you all for such great stories to go along with your use of rest days!

I've posted before that I'm planning on riding the GAP/C&O from Pittsburgh to DC (actually, I'm going to drive to DC...
Forum: Touring
08-02-11, 09:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,354
Posted By B.Alive

Do you folks ever take an "easy" day in place of...

Do you folks ever take an "easy" day in place of a rest day? For example, 4 days of 55-65 miles then one day of 30 miles?
Forum: Touring
08-02-11, 04:57 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,354
Posted By B.Alive

Rest Days During a Tour

I've read a few posts on here and a number of tour journals that talk about taking a rest day in the middle of a tour. I totally understand that! Give the body some time to heal/relax from a number...
Forum: Touring
08-01-11, 08:49 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,286
Posted By B.Alive

I think I would be put off if a friend or family...

I think I would be put off if a friend or family member asked me to donate to their tour.

Now, if you were riding to fight hunger, raise awareness for homeless pets, or building a business of...
Forum: Touring
07-31-11, 08:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 670
Posted By B.Alive

I hope you're healing process is quick and full!

I hope you're healing process is quick and full!
Forum: Touring
07-27-11, 07:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,020
Posted By B.Alive

Very nice! How's the ride?

Very nice! How's the ride?
Forum: Touring
07-27-11, 07:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,065
Posted By B.Alive

Thanks folks! I really appreciate the advice. ...

Thanks folks! I really appreciate the advice.

I looked at the mileage/campgrounds/towns on the trip. Since we live within an hour of multiple places where I can get on the GAP, I think I'm going...
Forum: Touring
07-26-11, 03:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,065
Posted By B.Alive

Too much?

Ok,

I'm gearing up for my first tour this fall. Pittsburgh to DC. Just got my tent--REI Camp dome. When my second quarter bonus comes I'll order my BOB Yak (hopefully REI will have a coupon!)...
Forum: Touring
07-24-11, 12:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 488
Posted By B.Alive

Cliff hanger!!!!

Cliff hanger!!!!
Forum: Touring
07-17-11, 09:49 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,665
Posted By B.Alive

Did the M077's fit true to size? I may have to...

Did the M077's fit true to size? I may have to order them online...
Forum: Touring
07-17-11, 09:48 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,665
Posted By B.Alive

I almost bought that book today. I stopped at...

I almost bought that book today. I stopped at the visitor center in Ohiopyle (along the trail) and the volunteer suggested it to me. I didn't have a pack--or enough cash-- with me to bring it back....
Forum: Touring
07-17-11, 08:50 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,665
Posted By B.Alive

Awesome Neil!!! Those are the points I...

Awesome Neil!!!

Those are the points I planned on staying, I've loosely researched the campgrounds. This is a HUGE help!!!

So, there are free sites in the Cumberland, Hancock, and Harpers...
Forum: Touring
07-14-11, 07:49 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,665
Posted By B.Alive

Well, not really a map. More of a "where the...

Well, not really a map. More of a "where the campgrounds are" kind of a thing.
Forum: Touring
07-14-11, 07:34 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,665
Posted By B.Alive

Thanks folks! I'm actually going to change...

Thanks folks!

I'm actually going to change out my road pedals to SPD this weekend. Looking at Shimano A-530 for the dual side. Probably going to get a pair of stiff soled Shimano M077 shoes (if...
Forum: Touring
07-14-11, 08:41 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,665
Posted By B.Alive

Gear advice for my first tour.

I'm hoping to make the trip from Pittsburgh to DC on the GAP and C&O trails this fall. Since this will be my fist tour, I don't have any gear except my bike!!! (A 2010 Jamis Coda Sport)

The trip...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-07-11, 07:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 689
Posted By B.Alive

Thanks so much Drew! I have a truing...

Thanks so much Drew!

I have a truing stand--a Spin Doctor--and a Park Tool spoke wrench (with the black U shaped handle). I could pick up a dish stick and the tension meter online and go from...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-06-11, 06:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 689
Posted By B.Alive

He thinks I may have hit something or because the...

He thinks I may have hit something or because the wheel looked "twisted."

He retensioned the wheel and trued it again. I told him I'm more than a little worried about riding the MS150 this...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-06-11, 10:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 689
Posted By B.Alive

My wife dropped them off this morning for me. ...

My wife dropped them off this morning for me.

I talked to the guy on the phone and he said he'd let me know what happened when he trues them. Asked what kind of surface I ride on, was shocked...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-05-11, 12:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 689
Posted By B.Alive

Rebuilt Wheels--Out of true after 46 miles????

After breaking 6 spokes, I finally swallowed my "Basement Bike Mechanic" pride and decided to get new wheels. I talked to a few folks and they all sent me to the same guy--who is "The Wheel Man" in...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
06-03-11, 06:03 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 806
Posted By B.Alive

I used to get that problem when I ran marathons...

I used to get that problem when I ran marathons and ultramarathons. Well, pretty much after 17 miles...

Turns out I have a medical condition (Celiac disease) and the problems increased with the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-31-11, 09:47 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,259
Posted By B.Alive

When I was a runner, I always struggled with...

When I was a runner, I always struggled with nutrition. Turns out it wasn't necessarily the amount, but what I was taking in. I recently found out I have Celiac disease and need to be on a gluten...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-30-11, 08:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,731
Posted By B.Alive

Thank's. I had a lot of moral support and...

Thank's. I had a lot of moral support and determination to become an ultramarathon runner.

I enjoyed all the running, but I am living proof that diet is the key to loosing weight. To train for...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-29-11, 02:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,731
Posted By B.Alive

I started with the C25K in the spring of 2008. I...

I started with the C25K in the spring of 2008. I ran my first 5K in July of 2008...

That started a string that included a bunch of 5K's, 10K's, a 20K, 2 organized half marathons, 3 full...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-24-11, 08:34 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,008
Posted By B.Alive

I have just over 1000 miles on my Brooks Imperial...

I have just over 1000 miles on my Brooks Imperial and it's starting to be super comfy! I use the Proofride, but once it's gone, I'll probably switch to something else--maybe Sno-Seal or Mink Oil?
...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-22-11, 12:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,131
Posted By B.Alive

+1

+1
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-11-11, 09:58 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 9,104
Posted By B.Alive

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_2QFyxa2oiYA/TWs...

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_2QFyxa2oiYA/TWso9t43qBI/AAAAAAAAAIM/y4A7X_WBKjU/s640/IMG_20110227_145959.jpg

My Jamis Coda Sport. I love this bike...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-10-11, 10:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 770
Posted By B.Alive

Thanks everyone! I have a friend that's...

Thanks everyone!

I have a friend that's going to school (starting his clinical in the next few months) to be an Osteopath. He suggested the Paleo path as well. Chris is an Ultra Runner that...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-09-11, 10:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 770
Posted By B.Alive

And now for something completely different! Gluten Free!!!

Doctor ordered!

My company offered a "Well Being" program where every employee and their family (spouse and children) were offered a free health screening consisting of an online survey and blood...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-11, 08:16 AM
Replies: 2,128
Views: 572,185
Posted By B.Alive

Can I join???? Here's my 2010 Jamis Coda...

Can I join????

Here's my 2010 Jamis Coda Sport. The trekking bar and Brooks B-17 Imperial are the only modifications (so far) fro, stock.
...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-08-11, 08:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 457
Posted By B.Alive

Well, I opted for the Spin Doctor truing stand at...

Well, I opted for the Spin Doctor truing stand at Performance Bike. It seems like it'll do a nice job; not a Park Tool TS-2 quality, but a great investment for a home repair shop. I already had the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-08-11, 11:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 457
Posted By B.Alive

I could have a shop put in a new spoke, true the...

I could have a shop put in a new spoke, true the wheel, and check tension. Not sure what that would cost?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-08-11, 11:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 457
Posted By B.Alive

Help, Need Advice Quick!

I posted this on the Facebook page too, sorry for those that read it twice.

I've broken 2 spokes on the drive side of my rear wheel in the last week. I'm pretty sure it's a tension issue (lack...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-07-11, 09:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 411
Posted By B.Alive

I love my Imperial. After a bit over 40 hours in...

I love my Imperial. After a bit over 40 hours in the saddle, it's starting to finally break in....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-29-11, 04:15 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,149
Posted By B.Alive

I came across a young couple smoking a pipe full...

I came across a young couple smoking a pipe full of... well, I'm guessing it was a bit of the illegal Mary Ja Wanna.

In broad daylight, on the curb of a busy park, towards the end of the parking...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-28-11, 09:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,175
Posted By B.Alive

That's the route I'd suggest. Love my Speedplay's

That's the route I'd suggest. Love my Speedplay's
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-26-11, 02:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,010
Posted By B.Alive

I have a B17 Imperial that has around 30 hours on...

I have a B17 Imperial that has around 30 hours on it. I'm still in the breaking in period, but it comes laced. They also throw in a few extra laces in a variety of colors.

I will say, and I'm...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-14-11, 08:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 704
Posted By B.Alive

1/1 279.4 2/28 280 3/7 278.8 3/14 276.6 ...

1/1 279.4
2/28 280
3/7 278.8
3/14 276.6

I cut back on the carbs (I ate A LOT of carbs!) and bumped up my protein. Shooting for a 50/30/20 ratio (Carbs, Protein, Fats)

Seems to be working...
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