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I've been avidly reading every word of the excellently written and
highly informed threads of "16 Words", "Outofyourtree" and "OK, people, still like Bush now?", and they leave me wondering why you aren't sharing your erudition with a larger audience? Just think - if these threads were broadcast to a more appropriate forum you could REALLY start to make a positive impact on America, as opposed to banging your head against the wall here trying to convert the unconvertable. In any event, keep up the good work! You (you know who you are) are on the verge of total victory!! J(ust) P(lain) bored... **************************************** Now riding a spin-cycle, and injury free. So far. |
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On Fri, 01 Aug 2003 13:07:36 -0600, Jay Pique
wrote: You (you know who you are) are on the verge of total victory!! More like "on the verge of being spanked". http://news.telegraph.co.uk/news/mai.../01/wirq01.xml Pique. Is that not a French name? -Astro |
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On Fri, 01 Aug 2003 15:45:19 -0400, Walt
wrote: Jay Pique wrote: Now riding a spin-cycle, and injury free. So far. Huh? You're riding on the washing machine? Is the spin cycle more exciting than the rinse cycle? Much, but it really depends on who else is on the machine with me. The key is to wash a bunch of towels, and then arrange them just slightly off-balance before the spinning kicks in. A real perq is the availability of hot-moist-towels for apres-ride rubdowns. (use a warm water rinse cycle) As to who's winning, Mother Nature always wins: the snow melts and we're left high and dry for the summer. Fortunately, she always gives us another chance in the fall. You're right, but we can always bitch about it. : ) JP ************************ Try it, you'll like it. |
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On Fri, 01 Aug 2003 14:51:37 -0600, AstroPax
wrote: On Fri, 01 Aug 2003 13:07:36 -0600, Jay Pique wrote: You (you know who you are) are on the verge of total victory!! More like "on the verge of being spanked". http://news.telegraph.co.uk/news/mai.../01/wirq01.xml Pique. Is that not a French name? C'est un nom de plume! JP *************************** But I do like the ski area. If I were Dubya I'da named my daughter Sugar. |
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Jay Pique wrote:
On Fri, 01 Aug 2003 15:45:19 -0400, Walt Jay Pique wrote: Now riding a spin-cycle, and injury free. So far. Huh? You're riding on the washing machine? Is the spin cycle more exciting than the rinse cycle? Much, but it really depends on who else is on the machine with me. The key is to wash a bunch of towels, and then arrange them just slightly off-balance before the spinning kicks in. Try throwing a sneaker in for a really wild ride. Put the other one in the dryer for a rhythmic soundtrack. //-Walt // // |
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On Fri, 01 Aug 2003 18:38:42 -0400, Walt
wrote: Jay Pique wrote: On Fri, 01 Aug 2003 15:45:19 -0400, Walt Jay Pique wrote: Now riding a spin-cycle, and injury free. So far. Huh? You're riding on the washing machine? Is the spin cycle more exciting than the rinse cycle? Much, but it really depends on who else is on the machine with me. The key is to wash a bunch of towels, and then arrange them just slightly off-balance before the spinning kicks in. Try throwing a sneaker in for a really wild ride. Put the other one in the dryer for a rhythmic soundtrack. It's now on the list. JP |
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In message , Jay Pique
writes J(ust) P(lain) bored... **************************************** Now riding a spin-cycle, Well, that figures. -- Sue ] |
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On Sat, 9 Aug 2003 10:32:32 +0100, Sue wrote:
In message , Jay Pique writes J(ust) P(lain) bored... **************************************** Now riding a spin-cycle, Well, that figures. Please elaborate. Well, if you do something boring how do you expect to feel? A chap on uk.rec.cycling said he saw his doctor about an injury and the doctor said he should do indoor cycling on a machine; he told the fellow that it's no fun unless you're outdoors with the variety of scenery, wildlife, technical stuff and all. He must've made a good job of it because the doctor ended up agreeing with him! Got it - and you're right, spinning can be pretty boring. I generally limit my sessions to 90 minutes or less and try to bring some good music with me. It never hurts if there are some cuties sashaying around either. What I like about it though is that you can really fine tune your effort and cadence to how you feel at the time. You can push it until your thighs burn, then back off and recover, then go again. I'm not sure how good it is for skiing, but it has really helped both my on and off road cycling. JP ****************************** I'd still rather be skiing. |
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In message , Jay Pique
writes Got it - and you're right, spinning can be pretty boring. I generally limit my sessions to 90 minutes or less snip description of training. If you can't do it without training I don't do it I'm not sure how good it is for skiing, but it has really helped both my on and off road cycling. How much? An hour and a half sitting on a machine in a shed? Maybe to save my life I could keep it up for 9 minutes! Blokes may be limited to one train of thought at a time, but you're certainly resistant to boredom! In what way has it helped your cycling? OK it'd be a few less minutes to the pub, but can you climb bigger steps, choose a line faster, land bigger drops, recover a slipperier skid? Does it prevent chainsuck - Oh, OK, I'll get me coat... -- Sue ];( |
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On Sat, 9 Aug 2003 22:19:26 +0100, Sue wrote:
In message , Jay Pique writes Got it - and you're right, spinning can be pretty boring. I generally limit my sessions to 90 minutes or less snip description of training. If you can't do it without training I don't do it shrug I guess I'll reply to one more of your posts before I write you off as not worth it - I've got 30 minutes to kill before I go get drunk. Believe it or not Sue, some people like to try and improve at the activities they enjoy. I'm not sure how good it is for skiing, but it has really helped both my on and off road cycling. How much? I believe my power output has increased by approximately 1.21 jigawatts. An hour and a half sitting on a machine in a shed? It's not in a shed, it's at the rec center in Silverthorne. Given that you can control the resistance I've found that I can get a great workout in in much less time than it might take riding outside. Hmmmm....maybe I need to be pushing it harder IRL... Maybe to save my life I could keep it up for 9 minutes! But that's the thing - you can lower the resistance such that you can keep it up for significantly longer than that. Even a wildly out of shape person should be able to spin their fat legs for 20 minutes at zero resistance. But of course I'm not familiar with your physique. (PPP) Blokes may be limited to one train of thought at a time, but you're certainly resistant to boredom! As evidenced by our little exchange here. Seriously though, I'm finding it easier over time to keep my mind occupied while riding for longer durations. It's a great way to burn off stress, and I can do some real thinking while I'm on the bike. In what way has it helped your cycling? OK it'd be a few less minutes to the pub, but can you climb bigger steps, choose a line faster, land bigger drops, recover a slipperier skid? More power, more endurance, less saddle sore and less ass to drag around are a few of the direct benefits - not to mention the precious extra few minutes at the pub. Yes, I can climb bigger steps (steeps? steppes?) because of the above listed reasons. Decreased recovery time is also a benefit. With regard to choosing a line faster, I'll say yes to that as well. If you're sucking wind and your legs are cooked it's difficult to get the bike to do what you want, especially on the technical uphill sections. Speed is your friend on those. Bigger drops? Probably not directly, but I'm more liable to be risky if I feel strong on my bike. Does it prevent chainsuck - Three out of four riders surveyed say that proper Spinning can significantly reduce the incidence of wheelsuck, but I'm not sure about chainsuck. Oh, OK, I'll get me coat... Get it - and go ride! JP ******************** Why do we do anything? |
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