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You're almost out of toilet paper. (and yes, I can see the difference)

I use SportyPal. Here's an example of a ride I did yesterday to go to the bank the long way: http://sportypal.com/Workouts/Details/3035533 I've tried other apps, but with all my data on SportyPal and the fact that I bought Pro, I haven't really put much time into the other ones, so not sure how it measures up.

I feel behind here too...Weather just go to the point where it's enjoyable to be out on a ride here last week, so I'm only at 25 miles so far. Don't think I'll even get to 1000 on the season like many of you have done in the first 3 months. I should commute to work, it's only 13 to 15 miles (depending on route) but it's…

Yup, it's all about weight. If you're muscular and weigh as much as a fat person, you should pay the same as the fat person, because the criteria is the weight you bring on the plane. If you want extra leg room because you're tall, many airlines offer seats with more leg room for an additional price. I don't have a problem…

To add to this, "commercially available" Mountain bikes are also typically heavier which means you're dragging more weight along with you. If you have shocks and they can't be "locked out" then a portion of your energy goes into compressing the shocks as you pedal. Of course, Mountain bikes do handle pot holes better.

Here's another idea for you: http://www.amazon.com/Trek-TD-01-TrekDesk-Treadmill-Desk/dp/B002IYRBI0 The Treadmill Desk. :-)

Not sure if this is what you're looking for, but at lunch (in warm weather) I bike with my boss. We can usually do 12 miles or so in 40 minutes, leaving us time to change and eat lunch. We do have showers, so if needed I can clean up. They're not real strict on my lunch hour, so long as I make up the time/work.

I don't think Jipples was talking about doing long distance touring, he was talking about having a desire to ride both on and off road with a bike. I think you may be confusing my reply to Jipples as a reply to the original poster, I myself would never try to ride a road bike for 6 hours....I'm no pro, 50 miles is about my…

Most people who have said no have explained why they feel that way. The majority is for the time and daylight, and the rest for showering/personal hygiene at work, weight to carry, clothing changes, and contingency planning in case of the unavoidable (weather, flats, etc). It's possible his route would take him along a…

I don't see why a Polar FT2 wouldn't suffice then, if all you want is real-time on the watch. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Polar-FT2-Heart-Rate-Monitor/dp/B003K3G0QW/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top You can get fancier models with more features, but if all you want is to read the heart rate, no reason to spend more. (Note: I've never…

I think 3 hours each way would be crazy. I've ridden to work a couple of times, it takes me an hour to an hour 15 to get there using some back roads to avoid the "commuter" highway traffic. I also have access to a full locker room/shower facility and have no dress code (I can wear shorts in the summer). I'd be a bit afraid…

I know you've already gotten an answer on this, but I thought I'd toss in my two cents. I ride a road bike, a 2009 Felt F95 Garmin Team Edition that I got a HUGE discount on in the 2010 year at my LBS. It was the last one they had and they couldn't get rid of it because it was an odd size. I'm also an "odd" size. So I…

You may get more responses in the tech support forum, but I'll give it a shot. Is this the address you're going to? http://www.myfitnesspal.com/fitbit/authorize If so, does your browser prevent you from being forwarded? Have you tried another browser? On the page you get sent to, you're entering your fitbit info, not your…

I'm fairly sure it doesn't track heart rate, although I could be mistaken. I think it just clips on your clothes and counts movements. http://www.fitbit.com/product/features I do agree that a HRM isn't necessary though. I like it because it helps me know how hard I should be working in order to maintain a good cardio…

To get a good idea of what to look at, you need to be more specific with what your budget is. I bought a used Zephyr HxM on Ebay for $40 (goes for $75 retail). It's very accurate when compared to exercise equipment , and it sends the data via bluetooth to my phone (Android). It also ties into SportyPal Pro for outdoor…

I use a Zephyr HxM tethered to my Android Phone. I like to save and track my info, and I use SportyPal (Pro version) on my phone for outdoor riding, and "HeartRate Monitor" as the app when I'm using my bike indoors on the trainer. Depending on what you want, you can also get sensors that transmit using the "ANT+" protocol,…

If you increase your time and keep yourself in a cardio heart rate zone, I'd think that would be more beneficial for weight loss/calorie burn. If you find you're not getting your heart rate up into a good zone, that's the time to increase the resistance (or your cadence). That's just my opinion though. Once you can do 45…