Posts by lisan

Just curious what everyone's political leanings are... I'm a Democrat; but if John McCain had been nominated in 2000, I would have easily voted for him. Lisa

Quote: Originally posted by bioguy A new book called "Hating America: The New World Sport" suggests a couple of things. First, that the U.S. is generally hated by the world. Second that our historic allies are not our...

Quote: Originally posted by BlueIcarus Hi Lisa, I live in Madrid, Spain: one of the most polluted city in Europe (if not the most) and am still wondering if my morning post-ride fatigue (only 5 conmute kms each way... I do 40-50 km...

Just wondering what your opinions are? It has a remote tension adjustment (which sounds great) and is supposed to be quieter than the CycleOps. Thoughts? Lisa

errgghhh.... I JUST started commuting on my bike this week; and today, the American Lung Assoc. names DFW as #10 on the most polluted cities. Looks like I won't be cycling in on "ozone alert" days...errggh...I guess I need to...

Quote: Originally posted by Saucy For my daily commute, I take: 1) Small pump 2) Spare bike tube 3) Patch kit (for the second flat that will inevitably occur 5 minutes after your first flat) 4) Plastic tire levers Thanks! I...

I am waiting to get into a maintenance class at the local bike shop; but until that time, what should I carry with me for basic tire changes, etc? I'm commuting about 12 miles to/from work and had a flat on my way home yesterday (my...

I live in the DFW area and just rode to work for the first time today...and, yes, it was much easier than I thought. One thing that helped was I drove my route (and several alternative routes) the week before just to check out the...

Thanks everyone for your great advice...I'll look for a Cycle Ops 2 trainer and some good shorts. I've done marathon training before, so I know all about staying nourished and hydrated (I'm a big fan of Gu!). Thanks again...I really...

Any suggestions for a good training program for the Hotter 'n Hell 100? It will be my first 100-miler. I have ridden a 40 mile ride (with hardly any training for it) and had no problem with it...but I realize that a 100-mile ride it...