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12-05-23, 09:15 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,113
Posted By Terex

The "Galloway" marathon training/racing method...

The "Galloway" marathon training/racing method for runners.
12-05-23, 09:11 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,423
Posted By Terex

Get your eyes checked if it hasn't been done...

Get your eyes checked if it hasn't been done recently. You may be developing cataracts. I had cataract surgery at age 60 as did my father. Living at altitude and being outside a lot can contribute...
11-22-23, 12:57 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,796
Posted By Terex

There's a 70+ cycling group on FB and what some...

There's a 70+ cycling group on FB and what some of those people do is amazing. It's all good and highly individual. Some people aren't cut out for speed or distance, others are. Even the best will...
11-20-23, 08:26 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,501
Posted By Terex

We live at 7500' in northern NM. I wear PI sun...

We live at 7500' in northern NM. I wear PI sun sleeves when I ride outside. I also wear lightweight full finger gloves and a cycling cap under my helmet. I wear long sleeves when I hike. ...
11-13-23, 06:05 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,085
Posted By Terex

The Mesa! I hope to get there sometime this...

The Mesa! I hope to get there sometime this winter and XC ski. Have a great time!
11-08-23, 12:21 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,998
Posted By Terex

Steve Hogg in Australia is one of the first...

Steve Hogg in Australia is one of the first people to study and promote mid-foot (flat foot) cleat placement. He retired once but may still be active. His web site still appears to be active. He...
10-31-23, 10:41 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,269
Posted By Terex

My wife in in early 70's and just had her second...

My wife in in early 70's and just had her second knee done 4 weeks ago. Best advice as stated above is to be diligent about PT, both going to appointments and at-home exercises. Actually the best...
10-31-23, 10:28 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,085
Posted By Terex

Take your time, acclimate, etc. You can be young...

Take your time, acclimate, etc. You can be young and in great shape and still have problems with altitude. We live at 7,500' in northern NM and I recreate up to 12k'. I was on the local search &...
10-31-23, 10:07 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,080
Posted By Terex

I have a WaterRower too. Just wish it had more...

I have a WaterRower too. Just wish it had more up-to-date electronics for online training. I've looked in the past and will look again, maybe they've added a module to I can hook up to my unit.
10-01-23, 11:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 808
Posted By Terex

We live at 7,500' and never drop below about 95. ...

We live at 7,500' and never drop below about 95. 80's need medical review.
08-23-23, 01:24 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,080
Posted By Terex

When we lived in NJ and I was riding a lot, I had...

When we lived in NJ and I was riding a lot, I had a gym membership and enjoyed taking yogalates and spin classes although I pretty much ignored the spin instructors. After moving to northern New...
04-05-23, 03:09 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,591
Posted By Terex

National Senior Games as of 2019. 50 meters is...

National Senior Games as of 2019. 50 meters is close to 55 yards.

https://nsga.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2019TF50mTop10.pdf
01-29-23, 08:24 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,697
Posted By Terex

Once I realized I could do/not do anything I...

Once I realized I could do/not do anything I wanted in a spin class, they were wonderful. If you just want to sit in the back, ride tempo, never stand or do anything silly, you can. If you want to...
11-04-22, 10:04 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,242
Posted By Terex

We're having a Mercedes Sprinter van being built...

We're having a Mercedes Sprinter van being built out and will get it in the next month or two. We live in northern New Mexico and plan to travel all over the western US and Canada. We will take our...
10-31-22, 08:29 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,724
Posted By Terex

What was the ice cream shop in HIghland Park...

What was the ice cream shop in HIghland Park around that time? We really enjoyed going there.
07-27-22, 04:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,061
Posted By Terex

What is the elevation of the competition? I live...

What is the elevation of the competition? I live at 7,600' and the hills go up from there. Riding at altitude is hugely different than riding close to sea level. Edit: I looked it up and St. George...
07-16-22, 11:56 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,452
Posted By Terex

If you approach it properly, spin class can help...

If you approach it properly, spin class can help develop core strength which is vitally important to things like endurance riding (and climbing, and sprinting...). When I was riding a lot I loved...
07-16-22, 11:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,219
Posted By Terex

Anything you do to improve your core strength...

Anything you do to improve your core strength will improve your riding. Core training is one of the biggest additions to focused training that has been embraced by pro teams. Most even do core work...
06-09-22, 03:06 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,161
Posted By Terex

If you watch pros before a TT today they...

If you watch pros before a TT today they typically warm up for 20-25 min. It used to be 45 min to an hour. They also used fans and ice vests to keep from overheating. When I went back to riding a...
03-30-22, 01:02 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,267
Posted By Terex

No need to justify what you enjoy doing or...

No need to justify what you enjoy doing or criticize what others enjoy. Like I-Like-To-Bike said above, just ride in a manner that provides the most enjoyment to you. I've never seen a post by...
03-22-22, 06:50 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 7,732
Posted By Terex

One dog is plenty for us. I have a ski-joring...

One dog is plenty for us. I have a ski-joring harness for her. And yes, plenty of snow in northern NM. Our house is at 7,500 ft. and the local mountains go to over 13k.
03-19-22, 08:33 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 7,732
Posted By Terex

I agree. Plenty of other things to do for even...

I agree. Plenty of other things to do for even the most avid of (former) cyclists (me). About a year ago I started Zwifting and have found it to be very enjoyable although I just use it to stay fit...
01-14-22, 10:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,657
Posted By Terex

I ordered a new gasket for my SKS Airbase Pro...

I ordered a new gasket for my SKS Airbase Pro pump and it still doesn't work. German part, shipped from England and it arrived pretty quick. Will disassemble further and see if I can figure out...
01-05-22, 08:55 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,751
Posted By Terex

Great job! I got heavily into road riding 15-20...

Great job! I got heavily into road riding 15-20 years ago to control/lower BP. After working my butt off, super fit and <5% body fat, there was absolutely no effect on my BP. Taking BP meds works...
01-05-22, 08:49 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,740
Posted By Terex

Pumps like this have both for the belt and...

Pumps like this have both for the belt and suspender crowd.
https://www.amazon.com/Mini-Bike-Pump-Inflator-Auto-Switching/dp/B07Q6Q7B5Z
01-05-22, 08:20 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,803
Posted By Terex

My 2011 Cannondale Super X cyclocross bike is...

My 2011 Cannondale Super X cyclocross bike is going to have to do for my gravel riding. The original wheels are limited in the size tires you can mount, but the frame is far better than most gravel...
12-23-21, 11:25 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 18,276
Posted By Terex

It promotes bone and skin health, possibly...

It promotes bone and skin health, possibly maintains connective tissue in general. No downsides identified other than cost.
...
12-23-21, 10:21 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 18,276
Posted By Terex

Thanks for posting CFB. I'm still young at 70....

Thanks for posting CFB. I'm still young at 70. ;) I'll look into this and ask my pharmacist wife too. The only supplement I've ever found to be pretty much universally supported by the medical...
12-23-21, 09:57 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 7,805
Posted By Terex

I rarely stand on my mtn or gravel bikes but need...

I rarely stand on my mtn or gravel bikes but need to stand as much a possible on my fixed trainer (Wahoo Kickr) when Zwifting or my butt gets too uncomfortable. Standing and pedaling is just a...
12-09-21, 08:54 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,553
Posted By Terex

For New Jersey, New Jersey Bike Map, now...

For New Jersey, New Jersey Bike Map, now exclusively on FaceBook, is a great resource for building your own rides. Suggestions from others on general resources are the best way to find routes on a...
11-09-21, 09:30 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,940
Posted By Terex

I think more people over 50 are getting more...

I think more people over 50 are getting more active and people who ride a lot look for information in the regular forums. Since I joined in 2005, I've seen many knowledgeable, serious riders stop...
10-17-21, 09:57 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,427
Posted By Terex

As you go up in altitude, it gets colder. ;). Our...

As you go up in altitude, it gets colder. ;). Our house is at 7,600' and we typically get first snow on the ground in September (last year) or October (this year). XC and downhill skiing is done...
10-11-21, 07:43 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,427
Posted By Terex

Looks like a great area in many ways other than...

Looks like a great area in many ways other than sunshine. Lots of snow also expected in Colorado in the next couple of days, but it could be a big problem for the snowpack this winter. Early snow...
10-03-21, 09:08 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,161
Posted By Terex

On a road bike, no. I generally wear a cycling...

On a road bike, no. I generally wear a cycling cap and can turn down the brim as needed on evening rides where I'm headed into the sun.
09-17-21, 01:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,998
Posted By Terex

Great job! I did kind of the same thing but all...

Great job! I did kind of the same thing but all the riding in the world didn't affect my BP. We used to live just north of Princeton and I rode everything north of there up to the Water Gap and into...
09-06-21, 09:32 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,311
Posted By Terex

What most inexperienced riders don't realize is...

What most inexperienced riders don't realize is that there is a huge metabolic wall at around 70 miles. Unless you've trained yourself to ride through this barrier, you're getting into dangerous...
09-01-21, 07:22 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,161
Posted By Terex

Pretty much the same conclusion as this study of...

Pretty much the same conclusion as this study of XC skiers. This is a fairly new report but I've seen this data in the past. https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/full/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.118.039461
08-04-21, 09:52 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,147
Posted By Terex

I had a couple of low speed crashes and severe...

I had a couple of low speed crashes and severe concussions about 10 years ago and I really backed off cycling. I'm 70 now. I've got a nice gym setup and among other things have been riding using a...
07-30-21, 03:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,530
Posted By Terex

Sonos speakers with Zwift sounds muted and a big...

Sonos speakers with Zwift sounds muted and a big TV. For simple training rides I've finally settled on Reggae covers on Sonos/Apple/Pandora feeds. Pretty much every other genre I eventually tune...
07-30-21, 03:06 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 14,126
Posted By Terex

Yeah, I get to an hour and I'm shot. I've got a...

Yeah, I get to an hour and I'm shot. I've got a Wahoo Kickr Core with the flexible feet sitting on a spongy training mat, sitting on cork flooring. When I lift up off the set after 30-40 min. I can...
07-30-21, 02:50 PM
Replies: 3,847
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Views: 659,900
Posted By Terex

The Pecock feed didn't have commercials but the...

The Pecock feed didn't have commercials but the announcers and the production values were poor quality. Great tidbits of info on the NBC main feed, and with Phil announcing it feels like a Grand...
07-06-21, 07:51 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 6,759
Posted By Terex

Thanks Hermes! I saw my cardiologist yesterday...

Thanks Hermes! I saw my cardiologist yesterday and she said HRV probably goes up a bit during exercise and down a bit other times. She's brilliant and didn't think it was very interesting unless it...
07-02-21, 02:09 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,211
Posted By Terex

I've ridden roads and trails in a lot of areas...

I've ridden roads and trails in a lot of areas mentioned. One of the biggest trail networks is in the Boulder, CO area, heading towards Denver. One of my kids lives just outside Boulder and I keep...
07-02-21, 01:56 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 6,759
Posted By Terex

Have you been using the heart rate variability...

Have you been using the heart rate variability function? The numbers I generate are weird, and I'm going to ask my cardiologist about utility/accuracy. Going to ask her about use of the EKG too. ...
07-02-21, 01:47 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 6,759
Posted By Terex

I love mine too. I'm getting more familiar with...

I love mine too. I'm getting more familiar with the various features. When I'm Zwifting, I use the Zwift Tickr HRM but record the effort in the Apple Watch fitness app. Seeing my cardiologist next...
05-23-21, 01:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,191
Posted By Terex

It's pretty amazing what some humans can...

It's pretty amazing what some humans can accomplish. Sounds like this guy is way out in Killian Jornet territory, and even Killian failed in his attempt to set a world record for a 24 hr. run last...
05-14-21, 02:24 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 19,875
Posted By Terex

I don't have a motion platform and I find the...

I don't have a motion platform and I find the fixed position of the bike on my Wahoo Kickr extremely limiting. Riding outdoors its much easier to move around, stand etc. There's a lot of people who...
05-14-21, 02:13 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,285
Posted By Terex

I've got a Chevy Colorado ZR2 diesel here in...

I've got a Chevy Colorado ZR2 diesel here in northern NM. I use a hitch rack unless we're going camping and pulling one of our trailers, then I've got two 1UP racks on top of the bed rack.
...
05-09-21, 02:23 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 9,627
Posted By Terex

Trust all advice from Hermes. At your age I was...

Trust all advice from Hermes. At your age I was riding up to 250 miles a week, my legs were never sore and I never took any pain relievers. My life (work, family) would occasionally cause me to...
04-25-21, 10:53 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 19,875
Posted By Terex

I don't know how people can become good climbers...

I don't know how people can become good climbers on a trainer. I became reasonably good climbing IRL with a VAM well over a thousand because I liked the challenge and had access to a lot of...
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