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| The Lounge | anybody else not shop at walmart? | Aug 13 2007 23:29 (UTC) |
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| I went to a Wal-Mart in North Dallas. I saw a customer sleeping on the shelves in the back of the store... I kid you not... They may be cheap... but I feel like I need a shower after going through the store. | |||
| Fitness | Join in the fun; The Calorie-Count Cycling Club... | Aug 08 2007 07:51 (UTC) |
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| Thanks or the resources JC343!
Yupitslauren Buy what you can afford! Figure out what you can spend on a bike. Get that number and shop around and read about the choices you have. Sometimes you can get a better bike used than you can new. Once cycling gets you.. Save up for the bike you want. Some cyclists get a little upgrade happy (I know I did). When you find that you want to upgrade your bike parts and or wheels it may be time to splurge and just upgrade to a better bike. So the call is about how much actual time you want to spend on the bike vs. the $$ you want to spend on it... I have one bike I bought with a loan from a finance company in 1989 and paid $2800 for it. I had no excuses about speed or components after getting that bike but I also never got out of the bike all that the bike was designed for out of it either. I enjoyed the heck out of it though! I hope that helps. ...Neil S> |
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| Fitness | Join in the fun; The Calorie-Count Cycling Club... | Aug 07 2007 22:22 (UTC) |
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I found Vittoria Rubino Pro tires to be very good at not puncturing. Now they are a little pricey but you get what you pay for. They are also directional meaning that they are supposed to be installed in one direction. I also use a little baby powder in between the tire and the tube to keep friction from tearing the tube. Any talcum powder will do. |
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| Fitness | Join in the fun; The Calorie-Count Cycling Club... | Aug 07 2007 19:08 (UTC) |
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| Thank you for the replies. I am fairly consistent on having my calories stay around 2000/day (now).
I know I have the power to make 100 miles. On rides I find myself in higher gears because it is easier but I can get into trouble with my feet aching because of such a high gear. I know I need to spin at a higher cadence, I am just not there yet. I just don't have the high cadence to make it like I want. I use coach Troy's Videos (Spinervals) to get my cycling in on a Fluid trainer. I have rollers I haven't used this season. I guess I should try to get an hour on the rollers at a high cadence. They do take a lot of concentration. I will do the double duty (2-a-days). Do you have any preference on which I should do morning (possibly 2 hours) or evening (possibly 1.5 hrs? I usually have less time in the evening because of the hours I work. As much as I would like to lose 20lbs before the ride, I will be glad to sacrifice the weight loss to get into better cycling shape. 15 years ago I completed centuries in 5:35 to 5:45.. That now is my 70 mile time. Thanks for your assistance... Neil S> |
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| Fitness | Join in the fun; The Calorie-Count Cycling Club... | Aug 07 2007 00:27 (UTC) |
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| I would like to join. I am heavy 250+. I have a goal of losing 20lbs by the 24th of Augst. I am down 6lbs in a little more than a week. I have a running bet with a coworker to lose the most weight (percentage). On the 25th I am riding the Hotter'n Hell Hundred in Wichita Fallas, TX. I need to lose that 20 lbs...I can do 70 now comfortably but 100 will be tough with the heat on high. | |||
| Fitness | Buying a road bike. What else do I need to buy? | Aug 06 2007 23:43 (UTC) |
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| Look for Saddles and other things you may need with WSD written on the description. That is "Women's Specific Design". A woman's saddle you will appreciate more than what ever the bike shop has stock. | |||
| Fitness | calorie count monitor | Aug 02 2007 22:51 (UTC) |
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| Polar has several varieties that do calorie expenditure. I have one and it is very accurate. | |||
| Fitness | My Energy is zapped! | Aug 02 2007 22:11 (UTC) |
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| If you workout on a very regular basis (everyday) then it could be from overtraining. I am a cyclist and It took a long time before I realized that I was not depressed... I just needed to take a week off of training and let myself recooperate. It doesn't hurt to vary a day off during a workout week as well. | |||
| Vegetarian | Question for vegetarians - fish & eggs | Aug 02 2007 18:22 (UTC) |
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| Well, not to get into a religious vein too far... John the Baptist ate Grasshoppers and Honey. I am an Ovo-lacto pescatarian if you really want to get technical. I don't persecute people who don't share my views I just try like most everyone to do the best I can given the resources available. I do make mistakes but I can only change what is in my control. It all depends on your focus and environment. Whether you eat grasshoppers or fish or beef or pork is more of what you want to control in your life than what is required to stay alive.
Just eat right and eat well. Some people don't have a choice to do either one. Appreciate it! |
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| Vegetarian | Your favorite mock meat | Jul 31 2007 18:59 (UTC) |
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| Gardenburger grilled burger patties. Anything Morningstar... Morningstar chicken patties with marinara sauce and a slice of Mozarella... Fake Chicken Parmesan!!! Better than the meat version. Pinto Beans with 1/2 pkg of Morningstar Facon(bacon subs.)!!! | |||
| Vegetarian | Your favorite mock meat | Jul 31 2007 18:59 (UTC) |
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| Gardenburger grilled burger patties. Anything Morningstar... Morningstar chicken patties with marinara sauce and a slice of Mozarella... Fake Chicken Parmesan!!! Better than the meat version. Pinto Beans with 1/2 pkg of Morningstar Facon(bacon subs.)!!! | |||
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