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Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-22, 11:48 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 7,498
Posted By VegasJen

Flattering, but I'm not all that. I did a lot of...

Flattering, but I'm not all that. I did a lot of weights when I was younger. Doesn't help I come from big stock to begin with. But I'm old now. I try to stay as fit as I can, but my free weight...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-22, 07:46 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 7,498
Posted By VegasJen

Ya, a lot of times, I focus on the lines too. My...

Ya, a lot of times, I focus on the lines too. My biggest concern is hitting rocks big enough to puncture tires. I've wondered if anybody made something like a reverse periscope, something where I can...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-22, 07:38 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 7,498
Posted By VegasJen

I like those. I have pedals on a couple of my...

I like those. I have pedals on a couple of my every day bikes those would work with.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-22, 06:24 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 7,498
Posted By VegasJen

I think I had an old bike back in the 80s that...

I think I had an old bike back in the 80s that had some of those on the pedals. Frankly, I would be more willing to try those, at least for starters than investing in dedicated bike shoes. Cheap...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-22, 04:11 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 7,498
Posted By VegasJen

Interesting about Mondo. First I've heard of it....

Interesting about Mondo. First I've heard of it. I'm a little sketchy about ordering shoes online though. I have fairly large feet, size 10 (US) in women's. Everything I see says that's suppose...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-22, 03:57 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 7,498
Posted By VegasJen

Oh, I've walked too. Actually, I think this was...

Oh, I've walked too. Actually, I think this was the first tri where I didn't walk at some point during the run. There were a few places, mostly up a mild incline, where it was more of a shuffle,...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-22, 11:57 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 7,498
Posted By VegasJen

OK, maybe I was confusing your question about the...

OK, maybe I was confusing your question about the bag and my belt. I thought you were referring to the belt I was wearing. The saddle bag has a CO2 inflator and a couple cartridges, spare tube,...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-22, 12:40 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 7,498
Posted By VegasJen

Sweet baby Jesus! I checked out the link and the...

Sweet baby Jesus! I checked out the link and the "best value" shoes start around $250. :twitchy: I have bikes I didn't pay that much for.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-22, 12:37 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 7,498
Posted By VegasJen

I'll have to check into Las Vegas Tri, but the...

I'll have to check into Las Vegas Tri, but the problem is I don't actually live in Vegas anymore. I'm still close, about 50 miles away, so I do drive in from time to time. But it's not like it's...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-22, 06:44 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 7,498
Posted By VegasJen

Maybe, but that's a pretty tight shirt. About as...

Maybe, but that's a pretty tight shirt. About as tight as I care to shove my chubby a$$ into.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-22, 05:58 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 7,498
Posted By VegasJen

Power, I have. One thing is pretty evident, I'm...

Power, I have. One thing is pretty evident, I'm no stick. But the flip side of that is I'm about as aerodynamic as a brick. If the speed is about equipment, then $$$ is my limiting factor. I'm...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-22, 05:45 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 7,498
Posted By VegasJen

Thanks guys. I don't have a lot of spacers on...

Thanks guys. I don't have a lot of spacers on this stem. Maybe what I'll do is swap what I have above, and when I run out of those I can flip the stem. It's got 6* (I think) of angle. So maybe go...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-22, 05:00 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 7,498
Posted By VegasJen

Just got my picture package. Actual "race" photo...

Just got my picture package. Actual "race" photo on the bike. Form?
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Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-22, 03:25 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 7,498
Posted By VegasJen

Similar story here. I was strongest in my 20s,...

Similar story here. I was strongest in my 20s, while I was in the military. Did a lot of physical stuff outside of organized PT. Ran and rode a lot, especially in Okinawa. When I got out, my goal...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-22, 02:29 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 7,498
Posted By VegasJen

Ya, 1:09 is boogeying. My overall time was about...

Ya, 1:09 is boogeying. My overall time was about 1:45. But a 23mph pace, even for such a short course, is flat flying. Oh, how I wish I could be 27 again.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-22, 10:57 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 7,498
Posted By VegasJen

I have been watching some Youtube videos of...

I have been watching some Youtube videos of swimming techniques and that really did help a lot. My biggest problem is living in the desert so swim training is limited. We have a public pool but it's...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-22, 09:32 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 7,498
Posted By VegasJen

It makes me happy that my meager post can be...

It makes me happy that my meager post can be inspiring. I also find activity to be therapeutic. Sorry to hear about grandmother. I lost both of mine back in the 80s.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-22, 08:43 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 7,498
Posted By VegasJen

Just as a point of reference, this is the bike I...

Just as a point of reference, this is the bike I use for triathlons. It's a 49cm Specialized Roubiax. Someone is probably going to ask what year but I have no idea. I bought it used. Best guess,...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-22, 08:20 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 7,498
Posted By VegasJen

I was in the Marine Corps. They pretty much beat...

I was in the Marine Corps. They pretty much beat all the quit out of me. I'll check out that thread. Sounds like an OT kind of thing.

Man, you ain't kidding! I chose poorly. :lol: The only other...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-22, 06:00 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 7,498
Posted By VegasJen

Ya, I can handle good-natured ribbing. I'm not...

Ya, I can handle good-natured ribbing. I'm not new to the internet. But that was just unnecessary malice.

Is Addiction another section? I'll look around.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-22, 05:58 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 7,498
Posted By VegasJen

Not sure what you mean with stack and drop. My...

Not sure what you mean with stack and drop. My kick is absolutely worthless. One reason why I don't do it. But it's probably more form than anything. I do work on hydration and carb loading the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-22, 03:58 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 7,498
Posted By VegasJen

The only plan I have is to finish. I want to do...

The only plan I have is to finish. I want to do as well as I can, but the whole goal is to finish. My plan is pretty general. I swim with my upper body to save my legs for the ride and run. When...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-22, 10:35 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 7,498
Posted By VegasJen

I have no idea how I would even compare to any of...

I have no idea how I would even compare to any of you. Is there a thread where people post times or something?

Ya, I never had any training to run, but I did a lot of running when I was in the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-22, 08:55 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 7,498
Posted By VegasJen

I don't know about that. The goal of 20mph pace...

I don't know about that. The goal of 20mph pace is kind of an arbitrary figure. I just used it because it was a round number. I'm working within the factors of age, strength and build. I'm not...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-22, 08:02 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 7,498
Posted By VegasJen

I'm pretty happy with it overall. This was my...

I'm pretty happy with it overall. This was my fifth tri and that's my fastest pace so far. Not by a lot, but still fastest. And it was mostly flat. The course was two laps that included a...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-22, 12:26 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 7,498
Posted By VegasJen

18mph pace

Did a sprint triathlon in Long Beach this morning. 12.28 mile course in 40:45 = 18mph pace. My goal has been to break 20mph on a timed circuit. I was saving a little bit for the run, but not that...
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