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Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-12-03, 07:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,314
Posted By Castanza

Okay I am going to tell yah, you have got to...

Okay I am going to tell yah, you have got to acclimate, I know. I live in Mobile, and the humidity level is high year around. This time of the year, you either train early, when the humidity is at...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-12-03, 07:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 751
Posted By Castanza

I purchased a cateye astral, with cadence, and...

I purchased a cateye astral, with cadence, and suggested retail is 39.95. My wife has it on her new giant iguana, and it seems to perform well so far. I want to put it on my road bike in the future,...
Forum: Triathlon
08-08-03, 03:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,128
Posted By Castanza

Everyone has given you great input. The only...

Everyone has given you great input. The only thing that I would add & re-empasize is the importance of finding the right shoes. Some folks tend to pronate roll in, and some excessively, so for those...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-03, 11:46 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,064
Posted By Castanza

I prefer a medium size saddlebag, that you can...

I prefer a medium size saddlebag, that you can fit a cell phone if needed, and keys/spare tube and etc. If I need to carry more stuff, than I take my camel bak. Personally I really don't like to...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-04-03, 01:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 470
Posted By Castanza

Getting to Carried Away

after riding some easy layed out trails on Saturday afternoon with the wife, I planned on meeting a couple of avid MB/cyclists on Sunday pm for tougher/technical trails that I wasn't familiar with....
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-02-03, 03:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 343
Posted By Castanza

Back to the Trails

Finally after an 8 yr layoff, I got back on the trails today. I could kick myself in the ass, because literally in back yard, one block back, there are about 16-18 miles of great trails. Not all that...
Forum: Triathlon
07-31-03, 01:19 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,599
Posted By Castanza

I have always heard that a tri bike is squirrely...

I have always heard that a tri bike is squirrely when compared to a road bike. Comfort vs Aerodynamics per LBS's.
Forum: Triathlon
07-31-03, 01:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,097
Posted By Castanza

One day I am gonna take the plunge. I run fairly...

One day I am gonna take the plunge. I run fairly competitively, and just got back into cycling after a 8 yr layoff. I was training with the triathletes in the local area back than. I tried to swim, I...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-31-03, 01:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 678
Posted By Castanza

That bit about increasing your VO2 max kinda...

That bit about increasing your VO2 max kinda sounds to good to be true.
Wouldn't it be nice if you could really use something like, oh, visualization, sit back & watch everyone working out hard,...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-03, 12:45 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,128
Posted By Castanza

Hopefully the first and last time that I fall,...

Hopefully the first and last time that I fall, was shortly after i got my clipless pedals, I wasn't totally comfortable, and still not 100% yet, but getting better.

I am right handed so I had...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-03, 10:42 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 365
Posted By Castanza

Anyone Familiar

with a co-op called I believe the Ya Ya club, or something with Ya or Yada ( Seinfeld :p ), that bike shops have access to when purchasing a new bike?

They have the gold card, which anyone who...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-30-03, 07:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 520
Posted By Castanza

a2psyklnut, I told you that she has all of the...

a2psyklnut,
I told you that she has all of the extra's, well I forgot a thing or two, or three....
Yesterday afternoon, I went back to test ride the new bike (giant iguana), since we are the same...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-30-03, 06:58 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,193
Posted By Castanza

You guys make feel really fortunate to have a LBS...

You guys make feel really fortunate to have a LBS in town, that has owners that you can respect. These guys have really worked hard, and have a lot of integrity. Sure they want to sell you their...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-29-03, 02:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 520
Posted By Castanza

Fortunately she has all of the extra's, thank...

Fortunately she has all of the extra's, thank goodness. I am coming back down to Earth, so I called the LBS, and told them that I am coming after work to test ride it myself. After reading a lot of...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-03, 11:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 622
Posted By Castanza

Is there a book

that every cyclist should read/own? I have read threads that refer to Greg Lemonds books. I realize that this is a matter of opinion, just like everything else. :beer:
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-29-03, 11:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 520
Posted By Castanza

Bike Fever

I don't know if it is contagious :)

I mentioned earlier that I wanted to get my wife a bike. I do, but again, I know that she won't want to ride as often as I will. Now I am thinking maybe I want...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-29-03, 10:53 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,193
Posted By Castanza

I really like going to the bike shops. Its like a...

I really like going to the bike shops. Its like a toy store for adults and kids. It just hurts my pocket, but it is a good thing. Also anything that is mechanical, you unfortunately have to repair at...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-03, 10:29 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,656
Posted By Castanza

I am really late on answering this thread, but I...

I am really late on answering this thread, but I plan on getting a 2nd road bike. My excuse, technology. I have an old cannondale 1987 still in great shape. From what I understand, any of the entry...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-03, 10:26 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 861
Posted By Castanza

I like the versatility of having both. I am not a...

I like the versatility of having both. I am not a true MB, but I like the idea that if I want to ride in a forest with smooth trails, I have the option. I don't ride technical trails, I like to ride...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-03, 10:22 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 4,391
Posted By Castanza

I will be 47 this October, but my brain doesn't...

I will be 47 this October, but my brain doesn't want to except that. My body continues to rebel, and it looks like my brain is going to have to surrender.
You know the song, "I ain't what I used to...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-03, 10:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 436
Posted By Castanza

I was hoping that I could get a preview a few...

I was hoping that I could get a preview a few days in advance, where I could have used google. No way, could cause problems for someone not connected to tamper or see evidence. They still haven't...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-03, 09:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 436
Posted By Castanza

Auction

It look like our police dept is going to be auctioning off stolen goods in the near future. I understand that there are over 50 bikes. If only I knew a lot on mechanics. I don't think you can take...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-03, 08:55 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,556
Posted By Castanza

I am still just looking, and not testing yet. I...

I am still just looking, and not testing yet. I will look at all of the bikes in the price range, including aluminum/carbon/titanium. Everyone at the bike shops say that carbon is the way to go, and...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-29-03, 07:34 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 395
Posted By Castanza

MT bike for the wife

Hi,
I haven't posted in this room till now. I am really not a true mt biker, although I love riding on non technical trails. You know the ones with straw instead of roots and rocks. Anyway, I have...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-28-03, 01:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,063
Posted By Castanza

I like my HR Monitor, and I use it for both...

I like my HR Monitor, and I use it for both running & cycling. I would recommend getting a book on heart monitors, maybe John Parkers, Heart Monitor Training. This may help you decide what you want....
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-25-03, 03:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 899
Posted By Castanza

Is Trader Joe on online service or a local shop?

Is Trader Joe on online service or a local shop?
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-25-03, 01:11 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,914
Posted By Castanza

I hope that your life turns for the best. Hang in...

I hope that your life turns for the best. Hang in there, I realize its not easy. I have been where you are in the past. Was without a steady job for over a year, and gained a lot of weight. I stand...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-03, 12:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,987
Posted By Castanza

lurker you certainly did your homework. I...

lurker you certainly did your homework. I recently saw the specialized at my LBS, and they had one in each size. I haven't taken a test ride, plus at this point they aren't marked down to much. They...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-25-03, 11:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 353
Posted By Castanza

Thanks for the reply, and that sounds great. I...

Thanks for the reply, and that sounds great. I would love to see Lance catch him.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-25-03, 11:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,179
Posted By Castanza

Tyler is one man who can take an extreme amount...

Tyler is one man who can take an extreme amount of pain, and deal with it. The fact, that he has broken his back, and fractured his collarbones, and refractured his collarbone is just hard to...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-25-03, 10:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 353
Posted By Castanza

Question on Saturdays time trials

Please excuse my ignorance on this question. I understand each rider is racing against the clock. So I am guessing that they start them so many minutes apart, is that right?

Also is this the last...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-03, 10:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 563
Posted By Castanza

I like clipless on my road bike, and clips on my...

I like clipless on my road bike, and clips on my mountain bike. I am not a serious MBiker, I prefer very non technical trails, preferably straw, asphalt, and the likes. That pretty much sums up why I...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-25-03, 09:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 899
Posted By Castanza

Pineapple is my favorite, although I haven't seen...

Pineapple is my favorite, although I haven't seen mango or kiwi. I wonder if those are available?
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-25-03, 08:51 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,952
Posted By Castanza

I do agree that cycling/running are dehydrating...

I do agree that cycling/running are dehydrating exercises, especially in hot/humid weather. I am not totally agreeing with the studies, but you make a point, that I stated earlier. Everyone is...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-25-03, 07:42 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,952
Posted By Castanza

Delirious5 there have been recent studies...

Delirious5 there have been recent studies supporting the fact that coffee is no longer considered a diuretic anymore than water. This was in last months runners world magazine. I realize that it can...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-25-03, 07:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 535
Posted By Castanza

Well after 2 days of total lower body rest, I can...

Well after 2 days of total lower body rest, I can tell the difference this morning. I felt great climbing the mountain, and even after 2 days (monday&tuesday) of intense exercise, checked my resting...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-03, 12:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 887
Posted By Castanza

After riding my MB I felt kinda awkward shifting...

After riding my MB I felt kinda awkward shifting on my down tube. I am right handed & it was easier in the beginning to use it for both sides. I don't know which is wisest, but I can honestly say...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-24-03, 11:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 708
Posted By Castanza

I never had any problems with both of my polars....

I never had any problems with both of my polars. What baffled me the first time that I wore a HR monitor while swimming,was how low my HR was, in contrast to my breathing. I am a very inefficient...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-24-03, 11:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 535
Posted By Castanza

Overtraining

This is my problem, and with the type of personality that I have. I can preach to the choir about moderation is the key, just doing it ain't so easy. I was off for over a year with a running injury,...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-24-03, 11:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,576
Posted By Castanza

I know that my max is 192 & I am now 46 yrs old....

I know that my max is 192 & I am now 46 yrs old. I have a polar monitor, with my own code on the transmitter. I usually wear it when I am doing long runs, and easy runs. Sometimes I will wear it in a...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-24-03, 11:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 773
Posted By Castanza

I pretty much do the same as above, and make sure...

I pretty much do the same as above, and make sure that along with water, and some gatorade each day, I try to have strawberrys and other foods that are high in potassium. I feel like I can get my...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-24-03, 11:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,952
Posted By Castanza

I concur that it is a individual matter. I...

I concur that it is a individual matter. I personally perform well after a good cup of my own fresh roasted coffee.
Yep I am a coffe snob. I buy the beans green, roast them at home, and always have...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-03, 11:15 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 311
Posted By Castanza

Frame Choices

Now that I have done some research, and read a lot of opinions, I am more confused. Okay, we have steel/aluminum/titanium/and carbon. So I think, maybe carbon would be the way to go, it is light, and...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-22-03, 01:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,004
Posted By Castanza

I took up cycling as cross training for running...

I took up cycling as cross training for running in my mid 30's. In fact, it seemed to strengthen my knees, due to the fact that running builds up the outside more so than the inside. So you have a...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-22-03, 07:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 644
Posted By Castanza

Lance is the man

Perhaps this doesn't belong in this room, but I cannot help myself from refraining from writing this. Incredible, the adrenaline flowing from the accident, and the determination that Lance had on...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-03, 10:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 957
Posted By Castanza

I know the law states that we can share the road,...

I know the law states that we can share the road, and we need to pay attention & observe the rules/laws as well. I prefer, and I think a lot of us do, to have areas designated for just...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-03, 02:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 847
Posted By Castanza

I am sorta where you are in avg speeds, Bbmoozer....

I am sorta where you are in avg speeds, Bbmoozer. I average around 16 miles an hour riding by myself. I have been out of cycling for about 8 yrs. I kinda got a bit serious back than, with my...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-03, 02:17 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,130
Posted By Castanza

Well at this point, I guess anything new is a...

Well at this point, I guess anything new is a dream bike compared to my old cannondale. Heck, technology has gone so far, that the entry level bikes ride better than mine. SAD

Right now, I would...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-03, 02:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,078
Posted By Castanza

Drinking to much water without having anything...

Drinking to much water without having anything else such as Gatorade, or products with salt, can cause serious problems, if you are involved in long endurance event. Especially in hot/humid weather....
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-03, 02:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 423
Posted By Castanza

Yes I did check out the site, and they are very...

Yes I did check out the site, and they are very active. I see that you are from Bimingham, so I know, you are more accustomed to hills than we are way down here in LA. lol

I imagine there is also...
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