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03-17-24, 10:00 PM
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Posted By rsbob

I rode to the local bar and bellied-up. ...

I rode to the local bar and bellied-up.

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03-17-24, 04:15 PM
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Posted By Sierra_rider

Did the flattest road route I can do without...

Did the flattest road route I can do without driving somewhere, still had some climbing to test my recovery, without having to go too deep. This was the best I felt in days, still not 100%, but there...
03-16-24, 09:14 PM
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Posted By rsbob

56 miles with 2,500’ climbing and established a...

56 miles with 2,500’ climbing and established a new FTP (not lower, for the wise-guys)..It was an astonishing 80* at the end. I think the normal highs are in the high 60s.
...
03-16-24, 08:00 PM
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Views: 206
Posted By rosefarts

Again, for those that don’t understand. ...

Again, for those that don’t understand.

Cleary is a kids bike brand (my wife also rides their biggest at 4’9” but that’s not the point)

The Hedgehog, a 16” wheel kids bike, has some abnormal...
03-16-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 231
Posted By Steve B.

Real tubeless ready rims have a shelf along the...

Real tubeless ready rims have a shelf along the rim wall that allows the tubeless tire to seal correctly. You can probably get a tubeless tire to seal on a standard clincher, with tubeless rim tape...
03-16-24, 06:44 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,395
Posted By Chuck M

A quick plotting with Garmin Connect makes me...

A quick plotting with Garmin Connect makes me think I seriously overestimated how much I rode as a teenager. I still think I was lucky to be a teenager then instead of now though.
03-16-24, 05:49 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 1,374
Posted By VegasJen

For me, something that simple would be a deal...

For me, something that simple would be a deal breaker. Not so much for the $160, but what other proprietary $**t are you going ro have to deal with later on down the line?

Way back in another...
03-16-24, 05:10 PM
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Posted By Sierra_rider

Another low-intensity ride today, in spring-like...

Another low-intensity ride today, in spring-like conditions on the XC bike. 21 miles and 2400' of climbing.
...
03-16-24, 01:27 PM
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Posted By jaxgtr

Got in just shy of 90 today. Buddy I was riding...

Got in just shy of 90 today. Buddy I was riding with got a sidewall cut, luckily I carry some shop paper towels and rubber gloves in my downtube pack, so we cleaned out the tubeless sealant, put in a...
03-16-24, 12:21 PM
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Posted By dogmahifi

101 km today ...

101 km today
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03-16-24, 12:18 PM
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Posted By TomM

Rode 67km in the country around Paris on the...

Rode 67km in the country around Paris on the SteamRoller.
03-16-24, 11:42 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,115
Posted By Calsun

It is entirely different for bicyclists in...

It is entirely different for bicyclists in Germany. I have spent time in some of their larger cities and they have streets that do not allow any motor vehicles during daylight hours. There are...
03-16-24, 06:54 AM
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Views: 540,165
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I enjoyed an early evening ride at Yoyogi Park in...

I enjoyed an early evening ride at Yoyogi Park in Tokyo. The park was mostly empty, the weather was perfect, and riding in the dark was relaxing. I managed to get in 30km, and am looking forward to a...
03-16-24, 05:56 AM
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Posted By georges1

Rode 10 km on my favorite local trail one of my...

Rode 10 km on my favorite local trail one of my MTBs (1995 Giant Bronco) but what a pleasant ride it was, weather was fine and the bike was a real pleasure to ride...
03-15-24, 07:03 PM
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Posted By Sierra_rider

Only managed 13 miles and 1500' of climbing on my...

Only managed 13 miles and 1500' of climbing on my XC MTB today...I was aiming for 20mi+ and over 2500' of climbing, but bad luck got me today. I was doing a log crossing that I've done a few times...
03-15-24, 06:50 PM
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Posted By jaxgtr

I was shooting for 99 like Troul, but my legs...

I was shooting for 99 like Troul, but my legs decided 20 was all they were going to give me today. I swear I had 500 lbs weights on my feet..... So I just came home and will now watch Blazing...
03-14-24, 09:23 PM
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Posted By rsbob

20 totally flat easy squeezy Z1 miles. After...

20 totally flat easy squeezy Z1 miles. After being so sore yesterday, I figured easing back into it would be smart - and was planning on doing a hilly fast group ride tomorrow until Mrs RSbob...
03-14-24, 07:14 PM
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Posted By Sierra_rider

Did an easy indoor ride today, first one after...

Did an easy indoor ride today, first one after about a week of illness. I still have some recovery, but at least I can now ride at a mellow pace.

A virtual 9 miles and 1600' of climbing.
03-14-24, 06:55 PM
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Posted By jaxgtr

Did 31 miles and 1K of climbing inside today.

Did 31 miles and 1K of climbing inside today.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-24, 06:53 PM
Replies: 21,302
Views: 5,151,782
Posted By jaxgtr

So I will apologize to your wife up front on this...

So I will apologize to your wife up front on this one, but I realized that a couple pairs of my bibs really need to be replaced, so I ordered a couple Ultimate Adventure Bibs from Black Bibs.
03-14-24, 04:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 313
Posted By JW Fas

As soon as I read "Raspberry Pi powered" my first...

As soon as I read "Raspberry Pi powered" my first thought was, "How bulky is this thing?" The pic in the article confirmed my suspicion.

It's too bad Garmin didn't make this first. They could have...
03-14-24, 09:46 AM
Replies: 6,063
Views: 540,165
Posted By rsbob

After a week off the bike, and eating far too...

After a week off the bike, and eating far too well, gaining 7 lbs (which is still hard to believe), 25 miles with 1,700’ at a moderate pace. When done and walking around, my legs really ached. ...
03-14-24, 07:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 278
Posted By unterhausen

All the Cygolyte headlights I have seen have a...

All the Cygolyte headlights I have seen have a Fresnel lens. So it's shaped, but the shape is symmetric vertically. It actually works fairly well, I keep forgetting there is a cutoff until I turn...
03-14-24, 06:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 313
Posted By PeteHski

Really? I find my Varia extremely useful while...

Really? I find my Varia extremely useful while riding on narrow country roads with occasional high speed traffic. Most of our local club riders are now using them and I have not heard of a single...
03-13-24, 08:20 PM
Replies: 6,063
Views: 540,165
Posted By jaxgtr

45 miles, and a new helmet mid ride I was not...

45 miles, and a new helmet mid ride I was not expecting.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-24, 05:03 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 42,813
Posted By jaxgtr

Put my new Ritchey bars and rim tape on my...

Put my new Ritchey bars and rim tape on my CheckPoint.
03-09-24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 457
Posted By Rick

I couldn't agree with you more. There has been...

I couldn't agree with you more. There has been much pandering on this subject recently. I prefer the chance of being ticketed and having to discuss the point with the police or some judge in court in...
03-09-24, 09:36 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 457
Posted By JW Fas

I don't think this technology is a bad thing, but...

I don't think this technology is a bad thing, but it's a lot of R&D money for something that only requires a low-tech solution. Plus, this warning system doesn't physically prevent the door from...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-24, 07:43 PM
Replies: 21,302
Views: 5,151,782
Posted By jaxgtr

Somewhere along the way, I lost my chain whip.......

Somewhere along the way, I lost my chain whip.... as I can't believe someone would come and look in my toolbox and steal that. So I ordered a Park Tool Cassette Pliers to replace it versus building...
03-05-24, 07:03 PM
Replies: 6,063
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Posted By jaxgtr

Rain, rain, go away.... So 27 fake miles and...

Rain, rain, go away.... So 27 fake miles and 1600 ft of fake climbing, although the legs don't think it was fake.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-24, 11:17 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 899
Posted By rsbob

Guess I could get out my old Business Law text -...

Guess I could get out my old Business Law text - that should do the trick.
03-03-24, 07:58 PM
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Posted By rsbob

4,400’ is a lot of fakery in 29 miles. ...

4,400’ is a lot of fakery in 29 miles.

Almost broke 40* today, so did 30 flatties with a pinch (‘500’) of climbing. Only got rained on. Was anticipating hail and rain and snow mix - lucked out.
03-03-24, 04:35 PM
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Views: 400
Posted By Barry2

In some USA States, AAA...

In some USA States, AAA (https://mwg.aaa.com/automotive/roadside/bicycle-roadside-assistance) membership will get you and you bike home for a mechanical failure.

Barry
03-03-24, 04:23 PM
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Posted By Sierra_rider

It's still a winter wonderland outside, or is it...

It's still a winter wonderland outside, or is it seasonal disenchantment? Anyway, I think we're closing in on 2' of snowfall this weekend...so, more inside riding.

Today was a couple of hours of...
03-03-24, 11:09 AM
Replies: 6,063
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Posted By ofajen

23 hilly, windy miles yesterday. About 68 degrees...

23 hilly, windy miles yesterday. About 68 degrees F. Beautiful early spring-like weather. Upper 70s today, and I’m scheduled for a run at some point today.

Otto
03-02-24, 10:37 PM
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Posted By rsbob

26 fake ZWIFT rolling miles, with 10 all out...

26 fake ZWIFT rolling miles, with 10 all out sprint sections - (which I call intervals, since I get my heart rate back under 130 before the next all out effort). When I finished sprint 10 my power...
03-02-24, 01:54 PM
Replies: 6,063
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Posted By Sierra_rider

No outdoor riding today, as this is looking out...

No outdoor riding today, as this is looking out my front porch:...
03-02-24, 01:04 PM
Replies: 6,063
Views: 540,165
Posted By jaxgtr

Was sick all week, Wed and Thursday, light...

Was sick all week, Wed and Thursday, light fever..., Friday felt a little better. Decided to try and ride inside today since we have rain coming and going. It started off rough, but once the legs...
03-01-24, 08:45 PM
Replies: 6,063
Views: 540,165
Posted By Sierra_rider

The arrival of the crappy weather coincided...

The arrival of the crappy weather coincided perfectly with the recovery week I had planned, I'm expecting 24" of fresh powder overnight.

Today was 2 hours of easy indoor zone 2 at an average of...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-29-24, 11:36 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 878
Posted By base2

There is a lot of unnecessary doom...

There is a lot of unnecessary doom prognostication going on here. The OP already confirmed the rim in question was the middle option of the 3 shown in the picture above. The odds of brand "x" rim in...
02-29-24, 02:10 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,629
Posted By Calsun

Public officials spend the most by far on...

Public officials spend the most by far on repaving roads or widening them. Little is spent to maintain bridges or for public transport as there is far less money to be made from efficient modes of...
02-29-24, 09:37 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,132
Posted By rsbob

Come ride in the Seattle Solstice Parade where...

Come ride in the Seattle Solstice Parade where you would fit right in: https://www.schwartzphoto.com/index/. Look under Galaries and Seattle
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-24, 08:49 PM
Replies: 21,302
Views: 5,151,782
Posted By jaxgtr

Yea I do. You hear that, others agree with me...

Yea I do. You hear that, others agree with me that I need a new work stand. I'll make sure I point that out when it gets delivered on Saturday and she ask, "don't you already have a work stand." ...
02-28-24, 10:53 AM
Replies: 6,063
Views: 540,165
Posted By rsbob

Addendum to yesterday’s ride. Did my workout...

Addendum to yesterday’s ride. Did my workout from 5 to 7 PM and really hammered it, more so than usual. Felt pretty tired after a beer and late dinner and went to bed. About an hour later awakened...
02-28-24, 12:28 AM
Replies: 6,063
Views: 540,165
Posted By Sierra_rider

Took a rest day yesterday, figured I earned it...

Took a rest day yesterday, figured I earned it after back-to-back race days. I was planning on getting a couple hours of zone 2 in on the trainer, as my legs still aren't quite 100%. However, I was...
02-27-24, 10:54 PM
Replies: 6,063
Views: 540,165
Posted By rsbob

How Fur did I ride today? At least he could have...

How Fur did I ride today? At least he could have spelled ‘fur’ correctly..;)

After two days of Z2, today was a real 2 hours riding a fake 30 miles with 3,400’ in the Surrey hills. Tonight my...
02-27-24, 10:28 PM
Replies: 6,063
Views: 540,165
Posted By jaxgtr

LOL... I was told once that I was too honest and...

LOL... I was told once that I was too honest and direct and some people did not like that. I responded that being honest and direct eliminated miscommunication and that is the only way I operated....
02-27-24, 12:20 PM
Replies: 6,063
Views: 540,165
Posted By indyfabz

9 miles today. 9 miles for the month. 9 miles...

9 miles today.
9 miles for the month.
9 miles for the year.
02-26-24, 12:02 AM
Replies: 6,063
Views: 540,165
Posted By Sierra_rider

Yeah, the boring zone 2 trainer sessions aren't...

Yeah, the boring zone 2 trainer sessions aren't the most enjoyable...I'd be hammering almost every ride/session if I could. I started really lumping the zone 2 stuff in when I was just trying to add...
02-25-24, 09:32 PM
Replies: 6,063
Views: 540,165
Posted By rsbob

Your post on the Zone 2 thread regarding...

Your post on the Zone 2 thread regarding increasing your FTP inspired me to take it easy for a change and actually ride Z2 without sprints, and all out efforts to generate max watts. Put on Netflix...
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