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Forum: Mid-Atlantic
09-19-24, 05:33 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 99
Posted By jpescatore

Hopscotching the Great Allegheny Passage Trail

I posted a Cycleblaze journal here (https://www.cycleblaze.com/journals/hopscotchgap2024/)on 3 2024 trips to/rides on the GAP, covering 135 of the 150 miles - never did the Boston to Pittsburgh...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-02-24, 06:22 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,512
Posted By jpescatore

I've had good luck with Wahoo HRMs - still using...

I've had good luck with Wahoo HRMs - still using a 7 year old chest HRM indoors on Zwift (replaced strap once, my daughter gave me an arm band one for Father' Day three years ago and I use that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-02-24, 06:16 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 986
Posted By jpescatore

Can't resist - you need to measure the square...

Can't resist - you need to measure the square inches of your bike and multiply by 20. Wheels and tires have round inches, don't count those.
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
09-01-24, 03:14 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 11,880
Posted By jpescatore

I didn't think it was open but decided to see if...

I didn't think it was open but decided to see if the 3 day weekend would mean maybe sneaking in a ride across the river was possible. Sure enough, there was a path around the locked gate on the Bowie...
Forum: Touring
07-25-24, 05:22 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,033
Posted By jpescatore

There's an app called DriveWeather ...

There's an app called DriveWeather (https://driveweatherapp.com/)you could use that will show you weather (including hi/lo temps) at your intermediate stopping points. It is aimed at motorists but...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-24-24, 06:16 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,694
Posted By jpescatore

My wife gave a subscription for Christmas - I...

My wife gave a subscription for Christmas - I told her not to renew. Unless you really like buying the most expensive options for anything related to biking, not much in it worth paying for.

I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-24-24, 06:08 AM
Replies: 199
Views: 7,858
Posted By jpescatore

My wife and I recently did a supported tour in...

My wife and I recently did a supported tour in Wisconsin with Wilderness Adventures that was 90% on the "gateway drug" to gravel riding - rail trails.

I'm comfortable with road riding/touring, but...
Forum: Great Lakes
07-24-24, 05:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 386
Posted By jpescatore

If you are including rail trails vs. only roads,...

If you are including rail trails vs. only roads, my wife and I recently did a supported tour in Wisconsin with Wilderness Adventures that included Madison and La Crosse.

I did a CycleBlaze journal...
Forum: Touring
07-16-24, 06:08 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 26,312
Posted By jpescatore

For the Queenstown MD to Annapolis Preston Lane...

For the Queenstown MD to Annapolis Preston Lane Memorial Bay Bridge, there are a lot of car drivers with "high/skinny bridge-aphobia," so in addition to the police service there are also commercial...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
07-15-24, 02:48 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 11,880
Posted By jpescatore

Awesome!

Awesome!
Forum: Touring
07-15-24, 07:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 652
Posted By jpescatore

We saw many places to buy the trail pass, which...

We saw many places to buy the trail pass, which in our case was provided by the tour company.

The detour around Stewart tunnel had one steep hill, then just nice rollers.

I saw a Culvers in Oak...
Forum: Touring
07-12-24, 10:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 652
Posted By jpescatore

CycleBlaze Journal of Wisconsin Tour de Rail Trails

My wife and just did a "Wisconsin Wanderlust" supported tour with Wilderness Voyagers with some friends as part of a 12 person group.

Very enjoyable riding on Milwaukee and Madison area bike path...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
06-06-24, 04:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 703
Posted By jpescatore

A few years ago my wife and I parked in Abingdon,...

A few years ago my wife and I parked in Abingdon, were shuttled to Whitetop and did the 33 miles to Abingdon. Coming down from Whitetop I was glad for 35mm tires but from Damascus to Abingdon skinny...
Forum: Touring
04-29-24, 04:35 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 16,232
Posted By jpescatore

I weigh 220, the savings in weight with a carbon...

I weigh 220, the savings in weight with a carbon seat post was a small percentage on bike plus rider weight!

I use the Jamis 90% for rail trail rides/tours or local trail/path riding - I have a...
Forum: Touring
04-26-24, 04:40 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 16,232
Posted By jpescatore

Yes, Jamis Renegade Escapade - pre-dates the...

Yes, Jamis Renegade Escapade - pre-dates the S1/S2 nomenclature.

Only had one problem with that bike - within 2 years the carbon seat post shattered towards the end of a local ride. Jamis replaced...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-28-23, 05:33 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,602
Posted By jpescatore

I find that on long rides I'll hit that zone...

I find that on long rides I'll hit that zone (like 60+ miles, for me 3.5 to 4 hours), and also on shorter high intensity workouts - like climbing the "Alpe d' Huez" simulation route on Zwift, about...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-08-23, 06:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,053
Posted By jpescatore

I much prefer the Philuminati...

I much prefer the Philuminati (https://philgaimon.com/the-new-rules-of-cycling-aka-philuminati/).
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
12-03-23, 06:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 868
Posted By jpescatore

With Zwift's new yearly subscription, you...

With Zwift's new yearly subscription, you essentially get 12 months for the cost of 10 monthly payments - same as taking off July/August (or Jan/Feb for you southern hemisphere types) but you can...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
11-21-23, 06:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 814
Posted By jpescatore

Zwift Annual Membership Now An Option

$149.95 per year in US, basically 12 months for price of 10 months of monthly membership. So, if you would normally only pay for 9 months during non-summer, sill cheaper to go month to month.
...
Forum: Touring
11-08-23, 05:39 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,834
Posted By jpescatore

I finally wore out the rear Donnelly MSO 40MM...

I finally wore out the rear Donnelly MSO 40MM knobby rear on my Jamis Renegade I use on C&O/GAP, North Central Rail Trail. I replaced them with Schwalbe Marathon 35MMs that I used on that bike for...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
11-08-23, 05:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 728
Posted By jpescatore

I've tried it a few times - every now and then...

I've tried it a few times - every now and then I'll do the Zwift segment with the Alpe du Zwift/Alpe du Huez climb and it really has training benefit for me.

I'm not a big fan of the psychedelic...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-31-23, 07:04 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,409
Posted By jpescatore

I've tried helmet mount and glasses mount, could...

I've tried helmet mount and glasses mount, could never get them aligned right and if I did I soon broke them or knocked them out of alignment. But many have success with them.

I settled on...
Forum: Touring
10-25-23, 05:41 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,834
Posted By jpescatore

There are kinda 3 related issues" Tire...

There are kinda 3 related issues"

Tire width
Tread pattern
Air pressure

Large, knobby, very low pressure tires will have higher rolling resistance and make you either work harder or ride...
Forum: Touring
10-23-23, 05:27 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,834
Posted By jpescatore

I've done the C&O on 35mm and 40mm, definitely...

I've done the C&O on 35mm and 40mm, definitely preferred the bigger size. I did the entire GAP on those 40mms and could have gone with the 35s. For a combined tour I'd choose he 40s - mine were...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-23, 05:09 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,590
Posted By jpescatore

Asssuming it did not penetrate the inner lining,...

Asssuming it did not penetrate the inner lining, If that happened to me on a relatively new tire, I'd fill the gap (while inflated) with Shoe Goo and let it dry. I've done that a few times when got...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-17-23, 05:48 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,522
Posted By jpescatore

My wife gave me a Park stand 25 years ago, a bit...

My wife gave me a Park stand 25 years ago, a bit of rust on the bottom now but still the best present ever!
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
10-13-23, 05:26 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,871
Posted By jpescatore

I've had a KICKR SNAP for just short of 7 years,...

I've had a KICKR SNAP for just short of 7 years, Zwift says 14,000 virtual miles on it - still going strong.

I've been kinda hoping it would die, so I could justify getting one of the newer, way...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-13-23, 04:38 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,353
Posted By jpescatore

After every ride, I use a rag to wipe down the...

After every ride, I use a rag to wipe down the riding surface of my tires just to check for any gouges or metal/glass stuck in that might turn into a puncture on the next ride. I doubt anything like...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
10-12-23, 05:08 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,297
Posted By jpescatore

I'm using a 7 year old Wahoo KICKR wheel on...

I'm using a 7 year old Wahoo KICKR wheel on trainer that Zwift says has about 700 hours on it. Still going strong - the old bike I use on it only has a 7 speed rear cluster and I don't want to mess...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-12-23, 04:51 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 10,713
Posted By jpescatore

A UK bike shop put up a video on how they inspect...

A UK bike shop put up a video on how they inspect the crankarms and how Shimano is involved and compensates them - here.

My 2017 Ultegra crankset passed, did come back very clean!
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
10-12-23, 04:47 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 11,880
Posted By jpescatore

Maybe by next spring?

Maybe by next spring?
Forum: Touring
10-11-23, 04:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,091
Posted By jpescatore

I'm a hard core credit card style tourer - often...

I'm a hard core credit card style tourer - often do two day/one night or three day two night road/trail rides on my Jamis Renegade what these days would be called a grave bike (with 1x SRAM...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-23, 04:22 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,600
Posted By jpescatore

I've had a feature suggestion on Strava's...

I've had a feature suggestion on Strava's suggestion forum for over 2 years that has gotten a lot of up votes but so far no action from Strava:

Strava makes it easy to see cumulative mileage since...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
10-11-23, 04:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,540
Posted By jpescatore

Zwift seems like a pretty good value to me -...

Zwift seems like a pretty good value to me - reliable, enough existing options to be fun and useful, enough new stuff added over each year to stay fun, etc.

But, if something cheaper got as good...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-10-23, 04:28 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,685
Posted By jpescatore

I do many 60 to 100 mile rides each year on 32mm...

I do many 60 to 100 mile rides each year on 32mm tires - wider is not slower or higher rolling resistance for normal human beings.

Now, if you are going to ride at 25 mph, the aerodynamic...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
10-09-23, 05:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,540
Posted By jpescatore

Zwift no longer has "pausing" your account, ie...

Zwift no longer has "pausing" your account, ie temporarily suspending payment a month at a time. But you can cancel and then rejoin at any time and your info is still there. So, same as pausing but a...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
10-09-23, 05:24 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 380
Posted By jpescatore

Never Saw the Missing Potbelly Pig on the NCRR/Torrey Brown Trail

Biked with some friends from Railroad PA to Ashland MD and back on the North Centra; Rail Trail on a very breezy Sunday am. At a porta potty stop at the parking area/crossroad where I think there...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-08-23, 05:27 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,685
Posted By jpescatore

I put 32mm old style old style Continental tires...

I put 32mm old style old style Continental tires on a hybrid, big improvement on pavement and no need to go narrower. Just about any tire with a solid center patch will have lower resistance than...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
10-06-23, 04:31 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,352
Posted By jpescatore

Give Zwift a try, I think you'll find enough...

Give Zwift a try, I think you'll find enough workouts, short races and other stuff to give you what you are looking for.

One new feature on Zwift is an odd looking thing called the "climb portal"...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-05-23, 04:25 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,600
Posted By jpescatore

I just put two new GP5000 tubefuls on my road...

I just put two new GP5000 tubefuls on my road bike. Another nice thing about them - with only a little bit of trickery (leaving the tires out in the sun while I cleaned/lubed chain, washed bike, took...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-23, 04:28 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,244
Posted By jpescatore

Another 3 bike data point: (1) Midlife crisis...

Another 3 bike data point: (1) Midlife crisis carbon road bike for hilly and long road rides; (2) What these days is called a gravel bike, for riding with my wife and doing rides/tours on gravel/rail...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-04-23, 04:23 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,011
Posted By jpescatore

On rides, I carry spare tubes (and a patch hit on...

On rides, I carry spare tubes (and a patch hit on multi-day tours) and replace the tube if I flat.

In this recent case, neither of those tire/tubes had flatted meaning the front tube had 6k+ miles...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-03-23, 04:19 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,011
Posted By jpescatore

Needed tubes: tried bike shops, Amazon won out

3pm - decide to clean/lube chain on bike and change both tires.

3:30 pm - realize none of the tubes in my stock have the 60mm stem length the wheels on this bike require. I hop in the car, was...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-02-23, 04:30 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,640
Posted By jpescatore

I loved sea kayaking here around the Chesapeake...

I loved sea kayaking here around the Chesapeake Bay and great upper body and leg cross training - until I completely tore my rotator cuff and had after surgery my paddling is relegated to low angle,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-02-23, 04:25 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,799
Posted By jpescatore

The fatal flaw of depending on cue sheets (beyond...

The fatal flaw of depending on cue sheets (beyond how to carry them and keep the dry, etc) is when you miss a cue and keeping hoping you will see the next cue soon... I used to copy a map page on the...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-30-23, 05:00 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,950
Posted By jpescatore

I've never used a coach or training site, but in...

I've never used a coach or training site, but in my 60's I've found two things very useful..

The book :"The Time Crunched Cyclist (https://trainright.com/time-crunched-cyclist-3rd-edition/)" by...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-30-23, 04:45 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,799
Posted By jpescatore

Agree about move to digital cue sheets - when I...

Agree about move to digital cue sheets - when I create rides/tours, I'm downloading route to my Wahoo Bolt. Club rides publish GPS files on RideWithGPS, I don't think ride leaders even bring paper...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-23, 04:29 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,600
Posted By jpescatore

I get about 4K miles out of GP 5000s on the rear,...

I get about 4K miles out of GP 5000s on the rear, twice that on the front - and that is replacing them when I can just still see the wear dimples - usually I've gotten deep gouges or slices by then...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-28-23, 05:56 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 10,713
Posted By jpescatore

Great question - this problem has been talked...

Great question - this problem has been talked about for several years now but the numbers seemed to be no worse than other failures. When the recall was announced, the numbers seemed to say it has...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-23, 04:36 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,600
Posted By jpescatore

Been riding 32MM 5000s on my Trek Domane for road...

Been riding 32MM 5000s on my Trek Domane for road riding for the last 10000 miles or so. Best compromise between ride and flat resistance of all I've tried over the years.
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