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I have taken a couple weeks of little riding due to weddings, conferences and traveling. Three weeks away, and too much training to do. Longest has been 40. Will try to get some long rides in this weekend and next. Goal will be simply to finish. Thanks for the info regarding British Heart Foundation. It is based on time in…

Thanks for the input. Yep. I am not too worried and know it is saddle time, but any insights are helpful. But, as I get to the mid-50's and not late 40's, 100 miles looks a bit further.

I have a friend who weighed similar weight when he started riding. He bought a Specialized Roubaix all carbon bike. He went through two sets of wheels before he finally got a set that held his weight. He still rides the bike 7 years later after losing all the weight. Carbon can hold the weight. As said before, it is the…

active.com lists many of the rides I sign up for in Oregon and Washington. It has events all over the US. Not many on there now for around here. Most come on by April 1st.

Have you talk dot someone at your LBS about it? When I lived in Western Colorado, I put liners in my tires because of the number of goat heads. I now run gatorskins to deal with flats. It is not the weight. When I started riding, I weighed the same. Carry a spare tube, and practice changing tires And, part of that checking…

Even with cycling shoes, when I get tingling in my feet it has to do with the nerves on the bottom of my feet. More often than not, they do not tingle, but they feel like they are on fire. It is the same thing. I was putting too much stress on a few nerves. What changed it was pulling up on the back pedal. This took the…

The number (n) of bikes needed = n+1. It depends on how long you cannot afford a second bike. If it is a season--I would wait it out, especially if you are losing money in the trade, or the quality of the bike. I definitely used a bike not meant for trails for a couple years until I could afford one. 10 years later, I now…

I have a bad left knee. It has no MCL and a very weak ACL from a college flag football game. So, I didn't buy clipless shoes for years, figuring I could not unclip. When I finally got my first pair, I was amazed how well I could unclip my bad foot. Yes, it is easier to unclip the good side, but the bad side is the curb…

Out there riding in my spandex looks silly enough. I don't figure a mirror makes me look more so.

I have always been told buy the frame. Go with cheap gear until you can upgrade the gear.

I know this forum is to be pictures of bikes, and when I figure out how to post pictures, I will. But wanted to comment on this. I am 6'1" and 230 lbs. When I ride without my HRM, my Garmin gives me about 900 calories an hour. When I wear the HRM, it is usually around 550 on the trainer and 650 on the road. You might be…

Keep checking craigslist. Several years ago, I was looking for a touring bike. Ended up getting exactly what I wanted with all the guy's gear thrown in. Got panniers, sleeping bag, mirrors, spare tubes, pump, etc. All for less than the cost of the gear.

Got an email advertising today that LongsCycle dot com has Woolie Boolies on sale for $7 a pair.

Three times for 30 minutes a time, good job. It takes all the motivation to keep getting on mine. Can't wait for spring to get here and get out on the roads.

I have a variety of socks. The Woolie's are the ones I go to when it gets really cold.

I have used a CycleOps for years. My first one wore out after about seven winters. So, last winter I got the Fluid 2. My first one was magnetic, and it was a lot louder. The fluid ones are quieter. In looking at the two you Kinetics. it looks like the only difference is the amount of plastic. Part of why I went with the…

Once again, I mention the bike shop. I think it is as important as the bike. Even so, it depends on the type of riding you will be doing. The Kona looks more like an off road bike and the trek looks like a road/gravel bike. If you are planning on a 2,000 mile year, maybe the Trek is the bike for you. When I first started…

I have always used a helmet mirror. From this discussion, I got a spin tech handlebar mirror for Christmas. Haven't been out to use it yet.

Yes. In fact, now is the time to start training. Look at Ride the Rockies webpage or another like it. They have training plans for their rides. I was about 45 when I did my first multi-day ride and started training at the first of the year. You can do it.

Happy Christmas to you as well. Mark, know that you are one who keeps me going at times. May we all ride into a wonderful new year.

I have no suggestions, but it looks like a fun bike. Enjoy.

Whole grain provides more fiber and takes longer for the body to digest, thus meaning less sugar spikes. This means you will stay fuller longer. The longer I have worked on eating healthy, the more I decided to cook myself. The little bread I eat is homemade whole wheat with either honey or molasses as the sugar. Tastes…

I follow the rules of the road. The only time is at stop signs. In talking with local police, I asked about stopping at a four way when there is no other traffic. The police told me that as long as I am going slow enough to stop if I had to, then I didn't need to come to a complete stop. So, I slow down and roll through…

What are the best options for a power meter? Or is it really worth having? I currently have a garmin 500 with cadence. Thanks.

I have put this on my present to me list. It isn't for trail riding. I don't want to watch myself and I don't think others want to watch me. I have been reading about the need for video while riding. It looks like good insurance. And, when I get yelled at, or things thrown at me for being on the road, I have something to…

Genuis--First, I like your thread and your questions. I have watched Biggest Loser on and off since it started. The first week, they lose a lot. Some do the second week, others the third week. Somewhere, with each of them, they have a week they lose nothing, and might gain some back. Then, it seems to be a steady decrease.…

I usually put dried cranberries or nuts in with mine. I also buy different varieties from Bob's Red Mill. They have one that is nuts and another that is dried apples and spice that I like. I learned to like steel cut oats while in Scotland. The person I worked for asked me, "Do you cook your oatmeal with sugar?" I said,…

It depends on how many bikes you will end up owning. If this is the one bike for years, I would go with the one that lets you do as much dirt as you want. If this is the first bike this year and another in two years, I would go with the one that fits either road or dirt riding and plan on getting the other bike then. Check…

Why don't you set a ride distance, time, elevation gain/loss? Then, we can join you over the internet. I am willing to ride Sunday afternoon in my timezone. I would enjoy riding with you, but the cost is a bit much.

There is some good information here. The best advice when I got back into biking is to find a trustworthy bike shop. Do you like the people there? Do they give good service? Is some of their advice free or are they simply in it for the money? Obviously, their information is not all free, but find a shop you like. Truth is,…