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Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-22, 05:46 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,925
Posted By AlgarveCycling

Mate, check the post, I was replying to Larry! :)...

Mate, check the post, I was replying to Larry! :)

I absolutely respect your achievements - we would get along in person. If you ever pop over to my neck of the woods, we could have a few rides...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-22, 11:19 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,925
Posted By AlgarveCycling

That's the thing, it isn't nearly as unusual as...

That's the thing, it isn't nearly as unusual as you might think, I see smaller riders performing to the opposite of what is trying to be taken as granted in this thread and vice versa. It's more down...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-22, 09:57 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,925
Posted By AlgarveCycling

Yep. I've been using Elite level primarily...

Yep.

I've been using Elite level primarily because at amateur level the variables are vast. A big unit in road cycling at a high level is typically less than 200lbs with only a few exceptions - I...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-31-22, 03:18 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,833
Posted By AlgarveCycling

Remco vs Roglic will be a great fight at the...

Remco vs Roglic will be a great fight at the Vuelta! I may even pop over the border and watch it live.

...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-22, 02:26 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,925
Posted By AlgarveCycling

Because, because, because this is the real World...

Because, because, because this is the real World and not hypothetical physics in a perfect environment! Note what I wrote - I did not suggest that there was no difference, I wrote that there would be...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-22, 12:22 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,681
Posted By AlgarveCycling

You are describing a potential problem that is...

You are describing a potential problem that is very rare - or should be - and not necessarily consequential.

I never experience what you are describing on my road bikes so the closest would be on...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-22, 06:18 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,681
Posted By AlgarveCycling

I do enjoy it but...empty wallet? Far from it. I...

I do enjoy it but...empty wallet? Far from it. I have zero debt. I own my home outright - in one of the World's most beautiful and sought-after beach-holiday locations. I'm pretty much retired, I...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-28-22, 05:26 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,681
Posted By AlgarveCycling

I think we all exercise our right to choice. I...

I think we all exercise our right to choice. I still have my first MTB, for example. 22 years old. Do I ride it? Nope. I have a 2019 MTB that is a far nicer ride. That's the choice I have made. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-22, 11:37 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,512
Posted By AlgarveCycling

That doesn't sound unreasonable. 120km and 349m...

That doesn't sound unreasonable. 120km and 349m is almost flat. 4 riders, all on the strong side of things, yeah, 37.4km/h is very do-able, weather-conditions permitting for a 51yr old relatively fit...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-26-22, 10:52 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,561
Posted By AlgarveCycling

I call most of my cycling training because I have...

I call most of my cycling training because I have racing goals but I don't race nearly as often as I used to. When I stop racing altogether, I'll just call it my daily cycling exercise.

If I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-26-22, 06:37 AM
Replies: 1,390
Views: 69,075
Posted By AlgarveCycling

The penny hasn't dropped for the good Prof yet....

The penny hasn't dropped for the good Prof yet. ;)

It's 100F here and I'm about to jump in my pool - cycling training done earlier - but I'll write a long response because I'm bored. So please...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-22, 03:56 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,681
Posted By AlgarveCycling

I sorta get where you are coming from and I'm not...

I sorta get where you are coming from and I'm not saying go out and spend a wad of cash on something that won't add anything to your fun factor - I actually commend you for racing the bikes you have;...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-25-22, 10:56 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 7,089
Posted By AlgarveCycling

I'm a big Quick-Step fan, I have ridden with them...

I'm a big Quick-Step fan, I have ridden with them the last couple of year's for a couple of days when they were in my region and I was in Belgium. Fabio is an awesome power-house.

This year they...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-25-22, 09:51 AM
Replies: 1,390
Views: 69,075
Posted By AlgarveCycling

:roflmao2:I missed that! So he's an alcoholic...

:roflmao2:I missed that! So he's an alcoholic too?

An alcoholic with no friends who imagines his students want to emulate him...aw, no wonder he is here attention-seeking, poor guy. :D

So the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-22, 02:33 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,681
Posted By AlgarveCycling

While some of what you have written makes sense -...

While some of what you have written makes sense - such as your first sentence where you state that equipment doesn't matter so long as you are having fun and that training and position will have by...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-22-22, 02:02 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,681
Posted By AlgarveCycling

This type of test must really be done on the same...

This type of test must really be done on the same day with the same weather conditions on the same road segment back-to-back using a power meter and adopting the exact same riding position wearing...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-22, 12:50 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,681
Posted By AlgarveCycling

Aero will trump weight in most cases but for long...

Aero will trump weight in most cases but for long steep climbs, a light bike can pay dividends. Of course, there are just so many variables to take into account but I don't agree that we can...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-07-22, 12:31 PM
Replies: 1,390
Views: 69,075
Posted By AlgarveCycling

Canyon have an Ultimate CF with Ultegra costing...

Canyon have an Ultimate CF with Ultegra costing less than €3000 that weighs in at 7kg with rim brakes. Add aero wheels and it's a bargain Cat 2/3/4 racing bike.
It's more than light enough to really...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-06-22, 12:51 AM
Replies: 1,390
Views: 69,075
Posted By AlgarveCycling

Aha! Now we are getting somewhere! :) I have...

Aha! Now we are getting somewhere! :)

I have already stated that non-competitive riders will get less of a benefit since they can't get to the speeds where they will materialise the most. I agree...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-05-22, 12:26 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 5,044
Posted By AlgarveCycling

E-bikes have become extremely popular here in...

E-bikes have become extremely popular here in Europe. My wife has one, a Dutch-commuter type from KTM. It gets her around our hilly area for leisurely riding and basic shopping and she is very happy...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-22, 08:43 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 910
Posted By AlgarveCycling

I did over 20 000km each year for the past 2...

I did over 20 000km each year for the past 2 years as a result of being semi-retired at over 50 and this year looks to be no different; it isn't a goal, just a by-product of training in my case.
...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-02-22, 11:52 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,261
Posted By AlgarveCycling

GCN+ works in collaboration with Eurosport. We...

GCN+ works in collaboration with Eurosport. We get both, since Eurosport is a part of our local TV channels that everyone gets anyway.

It is also available in several languages, not only English;...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-30-22, 05:12 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,260
Posted By AlgarveCycling

I used to think the same; that electronic doesn't...

I used to think the same; that electronic doesn't add much. I have SRAM Red eTap and Ultegra mech. I've done over 13600 miles on the electronic bike and over 17400 miles on the mech bike in the last...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-29-22, 02:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,187
Posted By AlgarveCycling

I'm pushing it by taking it on gravel with its...

I'm pushing it by taking it on gravel with its 25mm tyres. I do have to be careful, I can't ride it like I would on the road - or, at least I don't want to try. It's just that there are a lot of...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-29-22, 02:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,141
Posted By AlgarveCycling

Re the part I've put in bold, my wife is Belgian...

Re the part I've put in bold, my wife is Belgian so I have Belgian family and friends, some avid cyclists. We visit Belgium every year...I like to talk cycling with them.

My sense from last year...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-29-22, 12:03 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,267
Posted By AlgarveCycling

Maybe ask your local bike shop to build something...

Maybe ask your local bike shop to build something for you - they can try and source the parts separately.

A friend of mine received his new Canyon Ultimate SL8 last week; it is rim and Ultegra,...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-29-22, 10:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,141
Posted By AlgarveCycling

Fabio looks to be faster this year despite how...

Fabio looks to be faster this year despite how well Cav is going and he has earned a place in the Team. As has been said, he is a very nice guy, I met him earlier this year.

Fabio was brought...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-28-22, 08:22 AM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,204
Posted By AlgarveCycling

56mi, 2519ft. Intervals day, so was mainly...

56mi, 2519ft.

Intervals day, so was mainly about that with easy spinning in-between the hard efforts.

Finished up with a cruise along the beachfront, seeing what the tourists are up to.

...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-26-22, 08:21 AM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,204
Posted By AlgarveCycling

152km (94mi), 1581m (5187ft), 29km/h (18mph) ave....

152km (94mi), 1581m (5187ft), 29km/h (18mph) ave. today.

Yesterday was 103km (64mi), 801m (2627ft), 32.2km/h (20mph) ave so a pretty nice solo riding weekend - I decided to go alone and avoided...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
06-24-22, 05:22 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,546
Posted By AlgarveCycling

In terms of extracting the .fit files from any...

In terms of extracting the .fit files from any device, that is easy. You simply plug the device (Garmin, Wahoo, Hammerhead, whatever) into your computer and find the relevant .fit file for the ride...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-22, 12:23 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,345
Posted By AlgarveCycling

In 2019 I bought a Wilier Zero6, their lightest...

In 2019 I bought a Wilier Zero6, their lightest bike specifically designed as a showcase for how light they could go at the time. The bike had an RRP of £11000 in the UK and I got it for £4900 new in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-22, 05:32 AM
Replies: 391
Views: 15,377
Posted By AlgarveCycling

Disc vs Rim will be a debate that continues until...

Disc vs Rim will be a debate that continues until all us oldies who have ridden mostly rim are long gone.

Thing is, there really is no debate when it comes to which stops sooner and which is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-20-22, 06:36 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 5,404
Posted By AlgarveCycling

On the subject of cycling infrastructure,...

On the subject of cycling infrastructure, bike-friendly cities and attitudes towards cyclists and how cyclists themselves behave, Copenhagen is one of those that lead the way and demonstrates the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-22, 05:07 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,782
Posted By AlgarveCycling

I disagree with you 100%. :) I've had bikes...

I disagree with you 100%. :)

I've had bikes all my life, started riding as a very small child. I've had all types of bikes, still do. Taking road bikes specifically, my first 'racing bike' was a...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-22, 06:20 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,600
Posted By AlgarveCycling

I don't, no. To me, this is one of the most...

I don't, no. To me, this is one of the most comfortable saddles I've owned. I have the saddle mounted pretty flat and find it supports me well enough.

But saddles are subjective things, like...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-13-22, 09:43 AM
Replies: 173
Views: 8,732
Posted By AlgarveCycling

Noooooo, not extreme in the slightest because I...

Noooooo, not extreme in the slightest because I dislike the size of the 1030 enough to have never purchased one. So, for me, a fan of all things tech who generally buys top-of-the-range of anything,...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-13-22, 12:51 AM
Replies: 173
Views: 8,732
Posted By AlgarveCycling

Indeed, although to clarify, my charging it every...

Indeed, although to clarify, my charging it every day doesn't mean it needs to be charged every day. I was just stating my personal habit is such which makes longer battery life moot.

I could let...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-22, 12:56 PM
Replies: 346
Views: 11,098
Posted By AlgarveCycling

Road bike design is great. :) I happily defend...

Road bike design is great. :) I happily defend it. :D And going fast is great. :D

Emergency braking on a road bike can be very effective, especially on a disc-braked bike. Naturally, this is a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-22, 06:01 AM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,204
Posted By AlgarveCycling

It has been a 6 day 20h training week for me with...

It has been a 6 day 20h training week for me with 577km, 4625m elevation. Longest ride was 170km. Today was just over 100km with a few intervals, one being 7.5km @ 51km/h ave.

After a couple of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-22, 08:16 AM
Replies: 346
Views: 11,098
Posted By AlgarveCycling

Slow crashes - i.e I can feel I am going to fall,...

Slow crashes - i.e I can feel I am going to fall, I can make sure I fall ok. Fast ones happen way too quickly to have any time to think about what to do and you really are at the mercy of the event. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-08-22, 12:35 PM
Replies: 391
Views: 15,377
Posted By AlgarveCycling

That's not from Giro 2022 - the kit is old for...

That's not from Giro 2022 - the kit is old for all those teams. It looks like Giro 2013 or thereabouts.

...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-22, 12:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,392
Posted By AlgarveCycling

Some GCN Racing videos from the Volta ao Algarve...

Some GCN Racing videos from the Volta ao Algarve - gives an idea of some of our local roads.

One shows how Remco got his statue at our highest point, Foia.

...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-22, 05:42 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,392
Posted By AlgarveCycling

October is usually a very nice time of the year;...

October is usually a very nice time of the year; the heat from August will have gone and out on the road it will be comfortable for longer rides. Lagos is a great choice for a short stay too.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-22, 05:18 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,071
Posted By AlgarveCycling

It is standard on my Trek Madone. Does it work?...

It is standard on my Trek Madone. Does it work? No. :notamused:

My gears go out of whack from time to time and so my chain does sometimes, albeit rarely, drop and the chain catcher, no matter how...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-22, 03:59 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,392
Posted By AlgarveCycling

The Algarve region of Portugal is indeed a...

The Algarve region of Portugal is indeed a beautiful place to cycle. It has magnificent scenery, plenty of open roads with a lot less traffic than many are used to elsewhere and a generally...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-22, 07:26 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,903
Posted By AlgarveCycling

I did this on Saturday, the iconic Koppenberg...

I did this on Saturday, the iconic Koppenberg climb in Flanders, Belgium. It is relatively easy really in ideal conditions to do it, but the cobbles make it hard going if trying to push for a good...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-22, 12:37 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,664
Posted By AlgarveCycling

I started slow 3 years ago, 3x a week, 50km per...

I started slow 3 years ago, 3x a week, 50km per ride. Now I'm doing 400-500km per week, 6x a week but every 2-3 weeks I will take 2 rest days. It really depends upon how my knee feels, if it feels...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-22, 11:57 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,664
Posted By AlgarveCycling

I stuffed my right knee up racing in the 90's. It...

I stuffed my right knee up racing in the 90's. It took 2 years to heal for general stuff but not for pushing hard or anything. I returned to cycling after 17 years away and found that I can train...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-05-22, 08:17 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,377
Posted By AlgarveCycling

Cobbled pave in Europe's cycling mecca's are...

Cobbled pave in Europe's cycling mecca's are entwined in the history and romance of road racing there. It is part of cycling culture for anyone who has ridden in France, Belgium etc. I'll be tackling...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-22, 11:28 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,747
Posted By AlgarveCycling

Ok...I set my brake calliper's with new pads and...

Ok...I set my brake calliper's with new pads and I only need to adjust over time to allow for pad wear - so not very often.

My road bike disc's on the other hand can stick at any time. Sand, grit...
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