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Forum: Southeast Regional Rides and Events
05-02-22, 07:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 897
Posted By gattm99

This may difficult to comprehend but where I live...

This may difficult to comprehend but where I live in Illinois is farther south then most of Kentucky.
Forum: Southeast Regional Rides and Events
04-12-22, 09:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 897
Posted By gattm99

Choose your Own Adventure Ride

A fun new ride Deep in the Shawnee Hills of Southern Illinois

https://www.facebook.com/events/747731582863996/
Forum: Great Lakes Rides and Events
04-12-22, 09:22 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 626
Posted By gattm99

Choose your Own Adventure Ride

A completely original new ride, Choose your Own Adventure Deep in the Shawnee hills.
https://www.facebook.com/events/747731582863996/
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-03-22, 10:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,663
Posted By gattm99

28 spoke wheels for heavy rider

I'm a big guy with a specialized chisel that came with 28 spoke wheels. Having constant issues with broken spokes on the rear wheel. Thinking of buying a 32 hole XT boost hub and building up a new...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-22-22, 08:11 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,827
Posted By gattm99

I know right! I can't figure it out, I'm going...

I know right! I can't figure it out, I'm going to have to start taking it apart and figuring out where the weight is coming from. Since this photo the rear gatorskin has been repalced by a 32...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-22-22, 05:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,827
Posted By gattm99

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1333/_af11705_ab9edc1fef50e03e7dadaa64c490dca3f0e4da3e.jpg

Here's the bike, the weight is without the frame bag and bottles, but does...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-22-22, 05:02 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,827
Posted By gattm99

gravelbike weight

I've been riding gravel for 10 years and never really took it seriously. I started on a nashbar toruing bike, then I switched to an old Jake the Snake that was much lighter and sportier. The Jake...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-20-22, 08:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 237
Posted By gattm99

Wide range gravel gearing options

I screwed up. I asked a buddy if all shimano 11 speed cable pulls were the same for road and mtb. He said yes. I bought a M-5100 derailleur and just discovered that he was very wrong. The 105 11...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
02-04-22, 10:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 651
Posted By gattm99

My shoulders were feeling strained after about 5...

My shoulders were feeling strained after about 5 minutes and the shifters were in the way of my hands.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
02-03-22, 08:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 651
Posted By gattm99

Road bike to TT rig

What do you guys think of this setup. I've got very little experience with aerobars. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-10-22, 09:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,095
Posted By gattm99

Things get complicated in episode 7 when Killer...

Things get complicated in episode 7 when Killer Instincts Director Sportiff Brohiem Yunial comes back to "assist" Lars in coaching his team.



So you don't want to back the pilot?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-10-22, 08:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,095
Posted By gattm99

Cycling Show Pitch (Attn Netflix Execs)

Title: Killer Instinct

Logline: A disgraced cyclist has a chance at redemption.

Synopsis: In 2001 US professional Cyclist Lars Toestrung won the Tour de France for the US based Killer Instinct...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-22-21, 07:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 997
Posted By gattm99

she loves to ride

she loves to ride
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-22-21, 09:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 997
Posted By gattm99

Advice for my Mom

My Mom (64) rides around 200 miles or around 15 hours per week, often times with my Dad. For many years she has been complaining of abdominal pain after rides. I've always thought this was odd...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-24-21, 09:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,787
Posted By gattm99

Thanks! I found Criterium nation podcast, and...

Thanks!
I found Criterium nation podcast, and have since learned a bit more.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
02-19-21, 07:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,787
Posted By gattm99

I'm actually quite ticked at USAC now. I decided...

I'm actually quite ticked at USAC now. I decided to try some crits this season. I've done a few sanctioned races and bought one day licenses and I thought if I buy a USAC license I may be be...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
02-09-21, 09:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,787
Posted By gattm99

How to Follow US Domestic Racing

For years I've followed the major European races, but completely tuned out in 2020. I'm really excited for the 2021 season, but I really want to follow US racing. My sense is that these guys are...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-19-21, 10:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,006
Posted By gattm99

Yeah I have two monitors and started watching...

Yeah I have two monitors and started watching videos on the second monitor because I was sticking to Z2 constant power so really Zwift was just recording and uploading the ride data. A few times I...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-18-21, 10:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,006
Posted By gattm99

rollers on Zwift

I've been riding a Kurt Kinetic Road Machine for Zwift for the last 4 years, works fine, but I'm kind getting kind of bored of training on this. Last year a friend gave me an old set of rollers, but...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-23-20, 08:13 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,882
Posted By gattm99

My problem as well, but on zwift I feel like such...

My problem as well, but on zwift I feel like such an outlier, like I'll be close to dead last on the first Sprint segment I get too. I'm being passed by everyone while I'm riding at 100 watts just...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-23-20, 06:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,751
Posted By gattm99

5 months since my last post. I'm still alive! ...

5 months since my last post. I'm still alive! and I'm still struggling with the same issues.

Shortly after my last post I took a mountain biking trip to Colorado. I had received a call from...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-24-20, 02:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,751
Posted By gattm99

Iride01 That's funny you mention that, he asked,...

Iride01 That's funny you mention that, he asked, "WHy are you trying to get your heart rate so high? What exactly are you trying to do on your bike, is this competitive." I told him not exactly...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-24-20, 06:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,751
Posted By gattm99

My ongoing Heart Saga

Several years back I posted here looking for answers about a persistent problem. On many days I struggle to get my heart rate up. At about 75% of max or 140/182 I feel destroyed, my left arm starts...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-17-20, 09:30 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 17,722
Posted By gattm99

can you please reveal these two medicines?

can you please reveal these two medicines?
Forum: Touring
04-16-20, 06:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,249
Posted By gattm99

Has COVID-19 changed your plans?

So I was all fired up to do XOBA again this year, it's a small cross Ohio ride that I did last year and one of the most laid back and fun supported tours I've ever done. I think just about every...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-23-20, 09:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,952
Posted By gattm99

Carbonfiberboy Thanks again! Tightness in the...

Carbonfiberboy Thanks again! Tightness in the chest is something I've always thought was related to my heart.

Iride01 I'm eating completely normally which means way to many carbs LOL. I can...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-22-20, 11:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,952
Posted By gattm99

It's still really early but I'm happy to say I've...

It's still really early but I'm happy to say I've been feeling really good the last few days. I got on the trainer 5 days ago and tried to really focus on what felt wrong compared to the few days...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-20-20, 10:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,952
Posted By gattm99

I think this gets to the matter of what I'm...

I think this gets to the matter of what I'm trying to figure out. Am I just tired? Why am I tired? I've got 21 hours in the last 20 days. Would being tired account for my chest tightness and slow...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-19-20, 01:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,952
Posted By gattm99

I saw a doctor about this about a year ago for...

I saw a doctor about this about a year ago for shortness of breath and chest/shoulder tightness at beginning of my rides. I had a stress test that came back good and I didn't pursue it as the...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-18-20, 04:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,952
Posted By gattm99

Yeah I didn't give lots of info there. Max HR...

Yeah I didn't give lots of info there. Max HR this year so far 176, 41 years old, normal average HR on rides is 140ish. Last month 20 minute ftp test was 237 watts.

For the last few years I'm...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-18-20, 01:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,952
Posted By gattm99

Overreaching? and Training Volume

Yesterday I hooked up with an old friend for a road ride, we weren't going out to train hard, just ride and talk a bit, but I was stunned by how difficult it was for me. We did 25 miles and my...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-04-20, 09:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,032
Posted By gattm99

Garmin watch for me!

OK I've got a Edge 510 for road cycling. Usually keep it in my pack during mountain biking for safety. My wife recently signed us up for rec center and I've taken up lap swimming at pool. I don't...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-03-20, 10:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,471
Posted By gattm99

I've thought of that alot, I'm not getting enough...

I've thought of that alot, I'm not getting enough sleep for sure.

In other news I think I overdid the gym yesterday, got some massive muscle pain.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-02-20, 05:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,471
Posted By gattm99

My wife and I are working together on the healthy...

My wife and I are working together on the healthy lifestyle change, she was the driving force behind my 80 lbs of weight loss in 2010-2011 and she herself lost 100 lbs. As I mentioned several things...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-02-20, 09:34 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,471
Posted By gattm99

Can't decide if I'm out of shape or something is wrong

About a year ago I made a post about an issue I was having. At the beginning of rides I usually feel a tightness in my left arm or chest. I was strongly encouraged to get it checked out. They ordered...
Forum: Touring
06-17-19, 06:50 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,838
Posted By gattm99

Hey guys, the trip got postponed until July 1st. ...

Hey guys, the trip got postponed until July 1st. Leaving Chicago and riding to Ludington MI, cross on ferry to Wisconsin and back to Michigan. The temps in late May and early June were way cooler...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-19, 04:33 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,502
Posted By gattm99

One year after the plantar fiscitis surgery her...

One year after the plantar fiscitis surgery her foot still hurts some.

She has categorically refused tandems, and I don't think she's got any interest in riding a trike or recumbent. We tried a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-19, 10:42 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,502
Posted By gattm99

thanks for the advice. I used to think a lot of...

thanks for the advice. I used to think a lot of this was in her head, but her spinal MRI confirmed it was not. Her weight loss system is pretty much the ideal model. She keeps a detailed calorie...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-19, 10:02 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,502
Posted By gattm99

Need advice for my wife

My wife got serious about her health around 2009-2011 she lost 100 pounds. She exercised all the time, and did lots of rides with me, we even did a couple of cycling vacations. in 2012 A...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-10-19, 09:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,580
Posted By gattm99

Just a quick update. The original doctor I saw...

Just a quick update. The original doctor I saw ordered a complete bloodwork. He called back when I was at work and told my wife everything was normal, but I had slightly high triglycerides. He wasn't...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-24-19, 05:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,580
Posted By gattm99

Wow, great article, I'm over 40, take motrin...

Wow, great article, I'm over 40, take motrin frequently. Ride about 10 hours a week, don't get enough sleep, don't eat beets of leafy vegetables, and have had stomach acid issues my whole life and...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-24-19, 04:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,580
Posted By gattm99

Yeap that's exactly how I would describe it. I'm...

Yeap that's exactly how I would describe it. I'm going to try some sodium nitrate and see what happens. I already have a gram scale.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-24-19, 01:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,580
Posted By gattm99

I felt completely normal during the stress test. ...

I felt completely normal during the stress test. It seems to come and go for me, I did take the day off work, slept in, drank extra water and was pretty amped up.

The occurrence of symptoms...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-23-19, 05:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,580
Posted By gattm99

Left Arm tightness revisted

I'm 40, riding about 100 miles a week and overweight.

I made post here long ago about left arm tightness I was feeling when I started working out. So I hop on my bike, and 10 minutes in I'm at...
Forum: Touring
03-31-19, 08:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,051
Posted By gattm99

Got my frame today, Breezer Inversion and he...

Got my frame today, Breezer Inversion and he threw in the hydo brakes.

fietsbob, I like building my own bikes. I've only bought one bike new, and stripped the cheap parts off the frame before I...
Forum: Touring
03-30-19, 03:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,051
Posted By gattm99

thru axle Touring Wheels

I've had a 58cm Nashbar touring bike for years and never really liked it. It just never seemed to fit right, I think it's just too big. I usually ride 56 road bikes that have top tubes around 55cm ...
Forum: Touring
03-25-19, 08:44 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,838
Posted By gattm99

This is the book my friend is getting. ...

This is the book my friend is getting.

https://www.amazon.com/Bicycling-Guide-Lake-Michigan-Trail/dp/0981895220
Forum: Touring
03-21-19, 11:28 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,838
Posted By gattm99

Hey guys, I'm not a frequent bike forums user but...

Hey guys, I'm not a frequent bike forums user but this June Tour is taking shape. We just started an email chain to discuss the trip. If anyone is interested my email is mattgholson at gmail.com...
Forum: Touring
02-13-19, 06:24 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,838
Posted By gattm99

Thanks for all the feedback. My friend wants to...

Thanks for all the feedback. My friend wants to do some kind loop where we cross the lake on a ferry, like North on the East shore and south on the west shore, but I don't think I'm for the distance...
Forum: Touring
02-11-19, 03:43 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,838
Posted By gattm99

Michigan Early June

Me and a buddy are going to do a self supported tour in Michigan. We haven't looked too specifically at a route yet and would like to incorporate a ferry maybe. I'd like to find people to go with...
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