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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-24, 11:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 591
Posted By Bassmanbob

I used to purchase all kinds of cleaning...

I used to purchase all kinds of cleaning products, but when I got my Moots, I asked them what products to get to degrease, clean and finish. I was expecting them to list of more expensive...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-05-24, 03:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 861
Posted By Bassmanbob

LOL, about all was forgiven. As for the 2-5 AM...

LOL, about all was forgiven. As for the 2-5 AM period. I love riding at night. Attempting to beat Florida's summer heat and humidity, I've become accustomed to starting my Saturday endurance rides at...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-05-24, 02:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 861
Posted By Bassmanbob

Yeah... I want to do them all. My dream ride...

Yeah... I want to do them all. My dream ride would be Paris Brest Paris in 2027. I'll be 62 years old, and I better be 20-30 pounds lighter! But my biggest limitation will be how much I will be...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-05-24, 02:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 861
Posted By Bassmanbob

I did the 200 mile ride in April 2023, and I felt...

I did the 200 mile ride in April 2023, and I felt like I could have done another two hours on the bike. Honestly, I was glad I was done, but I really felt like I could have done at least another 25...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-01-24, 09:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 861
Posted By Bassmanbob

Thank you, all for your replies. You've provided...

Thank you, all for your replies. You've provided lots of good information and different perspectives.

I just did a solo 200km yesterday as a training for a 155 mile (250 km) ride I'm doing in...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-27-24, 06:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 861
Posted By Bassmanbob

The 400km brevet. Is it the one that separates men from boys?

I've been told that the 400 km brevet is the one that separates the men from the boys-- that it's some kind of threshold brevet. I think I've heard this previously by others. If so, why?
...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-20-24, 06:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,897
Posted By Bassmanbob

I watched part of an interview of her on YouTube....

I watched part of an interview of her on YouTube. She seemed like such a nice human being. It was a pleasure to watch the interview, and I'd like to go back and finish it.
Forum: Touring
08-20-24, 06:22 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 5,399
Posted By Bassmanbob

I would not purchase a used 520 unless it were...

I would not purchase a used 520 unless it were made prior to the latest remodeling... I think the year was either 2017 or 2018. Someone correct me if I'm wrong. The Trek 520's made on or after 2017...
Forum: Touring
08-06-24, 06:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,001
Posted By Bassmanbob

I found the beer I fell in love with: Tongerlo...

I found the beer I fell in love with: Tongerlo bruin. There was another one that I also liked a lot, but this one I really enjoyed.
Forum: Touring
08-05-24, 07:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,001
Posted By Bassmanbob

If you like history, watch the movie The...

If you like history, watch the movie The Monuments Men before you go. Make sure you see the Bruges Madonna and the Ghent Alter Piece. In Antwerp, the Red Star Line Museum is a great museum about...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-27-24, 06:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 956
Posted By Bassmanbob

I cycled from Key Largo to Key West in February...

I cycled from Key Largo to Key West in February 2018 with four other guys. The two "problem areas" for me were the Seven Mile Bridge and Marathon Key. The Seven Mile Bridge was a but- clenching 25...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-27-24, 06:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 818
Posted By Bassmanbob

I've done 20- 25 Imperial Centuries (100 miles or...

I've done 20- 25 Imperial Centuries (100 miles or 169km), 2 or 3 Double Metric Centuries (125miles or 200km) 2 150 mile rides (241km) and 1 Double Imperial Century (200 miles or 322km). My near...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-20-24, 06:53 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,705
Posted By Bassmanbob

Married 34 years, and I’ve been cycling for ten,...

Married 34 years, and I’ve been cycling for ten, trying to get my wife on a bike more than twice a year. Well, we finally got her an e-assist bike three weeks ago, and she’s starting to join me on...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-20-24, 06:34 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,223
Posted By Bassmanbob

I live 10 miles from work and work full time M-F:...

I live 10 miles from work and work full time M-F:
Monday: bicycle commute to and from work (11 miles each way because I take back roads)
Tuesday:AM 60 min trainer ride
Wednesday: bicycle commute...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 02:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,235
Posted By Bassmanbob

Great job! I did my first Birthday Ride on my...

Great job! I did my first Birthday Ride on my 50th birthday. I took off from work to do it. It was also my first half century ride. That day, I said I wanted to do an annual birthday ride until at...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-24, 07:12 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,942
Posted By Bassmanbob

During the week, I usually ride 60-90 minutes,...

During the week, I usually ride 60-90 minutes, and all I have is a cup of coffee and a glass of water about 45 minutes before my ride. Saturdays are my endurance ride. That’s anywhere from 40- 120...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
05-05-24, 06:19 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,613
Posted By Bassmanbob

Yesterday I tried Gatoraid Thirst Quencher...

Yesterday I tried Gatoraid Thirst Quencher Watermellon... Yuck! It was like drinking bad liquid candy.

Yesterday's ride was 72 miles in 78- 84 F humid heat and a partial headwind on my way home...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-05-24, 06:07 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 9,900
Posted By Bassmanbob

I'm a mixed bag but all road riding: *Work...

I'm a mixed bag but all road riding:
*Work Commuter
*Club rider
*Endurance rider (Randonneuring hopeful by next year)
*Ice cream run rider Thursday nights
*Utility rider (rarely)
*Cycling...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-24, 03:10 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 8,836
Posted By Bassmanbob

I’m not sure if anyone else said it, but what...

I’m not sure if anyone else said it, but what about the 5G chip you had injected into you when they were giving out the original COVID vaccines? 😂😂😂
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-17-24, 09:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,419
Posted By Bassmanbob

How often is this event held? PBP is every four...

How often is this event held? PBP is every four years. Is this every four years too?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 10:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 753
Posted By Bassmanbob

This is pretty funny. This particular MUP is...

This is pretty funny. This particular MUP is circular around Lake Okeechobee. It has very little access for typical four-legged animals because the MUP has this circular river (almost like a moat)...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 10:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 753
Posted By Bassmanbob

That’s a fair concern, but I haven’t had bug...

That’s a fair concern, but I haven’t had bug problems while cycling here.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 07:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 753
Posted By Bassmanbob

Wow! I ride with a very bright front...

Wow!

I ride with a very bright front spotlight, another one on my helmet (when dark out) and two rear red blinking lights (day or night).

I have considered having a friend follow me in a car...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 01:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 753
Posted By Bassmanbob

Wow! Lots of deer stories. I hadn't thought of...

Wow! Lots of deer stories. I hadn't thought of them, but we do have them here in south Florida. Perhaps I should be. I'm not too concerned with alligators. They tend to be more afraid of us than...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-24, 05:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 753
Posted By Bassmanbob

Night/Early Morning Riding and Critters

I'm planning a solo ride across southern Florida in early June, from east to west, Jensen Beach to Bonita Springs. I know it will be hot; I've lived here for thirty years. Since it is about 165...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-23-24, 10:08 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,613
Posted By Bassmanbob

I organized a Key Largo to Key West Century in...

I organized a Key Largo to Key West Century in February 2018 with four other riders. We drove to Key Largo, and our friend drove the van to Key West. We all had a great time , and planned to do it...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-18-24, 02:28 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,613
Posted By Bassmanbob

To try to be a bit more specific, I’ve done 100...

To try to be a bit more specific, I’ve done 100 and 200 mile rides (only one 200 mile ride), but I am considering a series of brevets next year (200, 300, 400 & 600km) in January through April here...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-18-24, 02:14 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,613
Posted By Bassmanbob

Yes, you did. No snub meant by my remark, but I...

Yes, you did. No snub meant by my remark, but I had not really considered French Fries due to the fat content. I’d be afraid that the oil would make me feel bloated like the cheese in pizza does to...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-14-24, 06:33 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,613
Posted By Bassmanbob

Yes. Sweet potatoes were mentioned, not regular...

Yes. Sweet potatoes were mentioned, not regular potatoes. But I just did some reading on white potato nutrition compared to sweet potato nutrition. Surprisingly, they're not that different. The...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-13-24, 07:06 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,613
Posted By Bassmanbob

I have no interest in racing, only long distance...

I have no interest in racing, only long distance brevet type rides for the future. And, yes... I have a coach who has helped me get stronger, more endurance and faster on the bike so that I'm no...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-12-24, 06:54 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,613
Posted By Bassmanbob

How much protein after a tough ride? I usually do...

How much protein after a tough ride? I usually do a Muscle Milk after a weekday 60-90 minute training ride. For my Saturday endurance training rides (40- 85 miles ending around 10- 10:30 AM) I'll...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-12-24, 06:44 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,613
Posted By Bassmanbob

Thank you. Caffeine... yeah. I drink a...

Thank you. Caffeine... yeah. I drink a mandatory coffee before any ride, as I would on non-ride days, otherwise I'll be a road rager. My original electrolyte powder had caffeine in it but I had to...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-12-24, 06:40 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,613
Posted By Bassmanbob

Wow! Lots of info packed in there. And I've...

Wow! Lots of info packed in there. And I've found some of those things you've mentioned have worked well for me on the century rides and the one double century I've done. I use my Infinit Go Far...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-11-24, 12:43 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,613
Posted By Bassmanbob

Thank you for your reply. What you stated was...

Thank you for your reply. What you stated was what I was thinking. I know it's different for everyone and for how long, long is. I want the replies not as a specific answer, but to point me in the...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-10-24, 06:22 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,613
Posted By Bassmanbob

What Do You Buy & Eat During Self-Supported Extended Endurance Events?

I've enjoyed doing century events and one double century event that was supported. But now I'm considering doing self-supported extended endurance events like Randonneuring rides. Unfortunately,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-07-24, 07:48 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,048
Posted By Bassmanbob

Godspeed on your recovery!!!

Godspeed on your recovery!!!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-21-24, 10:57 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 7,020
Posted By Bassmanbob

I've found that I cannot out-exercise what I put...

I've found that I cannot out-exercise what I put in my mouth. I can ride as many miles as I want and still put on weight if I don't watch what and how much I eat. Remember, what you put in your...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-04-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 13,972
Posted By Bassmanbob

Well, I guess I'm one of those guys who bought a...

Well, I guess I'm one of those guys who bought a "magic" Ti bike. I have a Moots Vamoots disc RSL. I've had it 19 months, and the honeymoon is not yet over. I love this bike.
Background: I'm a 58...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-29-23, 08:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,347
Posted By Bassmanbob

A number of you mentioned the possibility of...

A number of you mentioned the possibility of volunteer problems. Yes, I've seen that in other rides that have had to be reduced or cancelled indefinitely. I'm also very involved in my professional...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-29-23, 08:16 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,235
Posted By Bassmanbob

Key Largo to Key West. I organized a century...

Key Largo to Key West. I organized a century ride for four friends and me back in February 2018. We live about 2.5- 3 hours from Key Largo, so we left our area VERY EARLY and drove down to Key...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-27-23, 09:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,347
Posted By Bassmanbob

I got driven to the finish before the first guy...

I got driven to the finish before the first guy finished in one day But also had to wait for my buddy who finally came in later that evening. I saw a lot of riders finish that first day, but I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-26-23, 12:49 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,496
Posted By Bassmanbob

No, not that I’m aware of. Things I think caused...

No, not that I’m aware of. Things I think caused me to not finish RAW double century in August after completing the Sea 2 Key double century in April:
1. I didn’t train hills enough.
2. Upon...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-25-23, 04:54 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,496
Posted By Bassmanbob

Yes. I’ve been a member since 2015. Good group.

Yes. I’ve been a member since 2015. Good group.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-22-23, 07:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,347
Posted By Bassmanbob

I don’t disagree with this. I even said in my...

I don’t disagree with this. I even said in my email that I understand the concern for safety. But I’m still disappointed, I’d still love them to reconsider but I doubt I’d return to Wisconsin to do...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-22-23, 03:01 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,498
Posted By Bassmanbob

OK... if you think so. But seriously. ...

OK... if you think so.

But seriously. Enjoy!!!
Forum: Road Cycling
11-22-23, 02:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,347
Posted By Bassmanbob

RAW 2024 Ride Across Wisconsin disappointing change

For those of you who don't know, RAW is the Ride Across Wisconsin. There are many options to do part of it, but the whole ride was 235 miles from La Crosse to Milwaukee with a one or two day option....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-22-23, 02:39 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,496
Posted By Bassmanbob

THIS! Well this, and what I love about cycling...

THIS! Well this, and what I love about cycling is that I'm moving my own body from point A to point B with my own power. The bicycle makes me much more efficient, but it's still MY POWER that's...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-22-23, 04:27 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,496
Posted By Bassmanbob

Well I'm happy to see these replies. My plan was...

Well I'm happy to see these replies. My plan was to keep going until I can't, but it seems my "I can't" won't be for quite a few years.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-21-23, 07:59 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,496
Posted By Bassmanbob

Endurance Riding and Age

I started cycling 9.5 years ago at the age of 49, and I've really loved gradually increasing my endurance riding since I've started. I've had some on and off years on the bike but I did my first...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-21-23, 07:49 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 9,817
Posted By Bassmanbob

In SE Florida (about 100 miles north of Miami),...

In SE Florida (about 100 miles north of Miami), over the last ten years I've seen mostly at dawn:
many bunnies
some racoons
opossum
eagles
turkey vultures (circling over me once while riding...
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