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Forum: Southeast
04-27-23, 02:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,287
Posted By rutan74

Probably not a best commute city. I live about...

Probably not a best commute city. I live about 90minutes from Greenville so I am not sure. But, I do know that once you get outside of Greenville, it is some of the best bike riding in the country....
04-27-23, 02:22 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,604
Posted By rutan74

I saw this thread title and it brought back some...

I saw this thread title and it brought back some memories. I was a pretty new rider then but still over 50. Anyway, my friend and I enter this event ride and it is a metric century. Anyway, we get...
04-27-23, 02:10 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,584
Posted By rutan74

You sort of answered you own question. Enter...

You sort of answered you own question. Enter more events! Find an event out a couple of months or even in the Fall. That should give you motivation to train for the event. I try and ride at least...
04-27-23, 01:38 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,198
Posted By rutan74

You've stated that you don't ride in the rain or...

You've stated that you don't ride in the rain or have not. I would be more worried about riding in the rain than getting wet. I have done my share of riding in the rain from metric's to a century...
03-08-23, 03:30 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 5,350
Posted By rutan74

I am just going to chime in to add my 2 cents...

I am just going to chime in to add my 2 cents since I have had similar experiences.

First, be realistic. At 67, I'd like to ride with the 30 year old's but that is just wishful thinking. Really,...
02-01-23, 11:05 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,701
Posted By rutan74

I know I am late to the game here, but thought I...

I know I am late to the game here, but thought I would just add my 2 cents. I have been spinning, during the winter for about 7 years now. I am a road rider that averages about 100 miles per week...
09-30-22, 12:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,075
Posted By rutan74

Sorry but just an observation. I wanted to look...

Sorry but just an observation. I wanted to look at Orbea but there was nothing to look at in my area. The only road E-bikes I could find was a lone Treak ALR model some 40 miles away. I went over...
09-27-22, 10:03 AM
Replies: 233
Views: 30,771
Posted By rutan74

I never really thought of the amount of papers he...

I never really thought of the amount of papers he delivered but I know he delivered the Pittsburgh Press and that was a pretty thick daily paper, especially the Wednesday edition. The in town daily...
09-23-22, 02:53 PM
Replies: 233
Views: 30,771
Posted By rutan74

I was a paperboy for exactly 1 week. Hated it...

I was a paperboy for exactly 1 week. Hated it and then quit.

I do have a story though of a paperboy from my hometown. Every town has its characters and my hometown that was much like Mayberry...
Forum: Southeast
06-28-22, 11:31 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,436
Posted By rutan74

Do not depend on that snack shack at the summit...

Do not depend on that snack shack at the summit parking lot. It will probably be closed after labor day. I was there years ago on Columbus day and don't remember it being open. Water IS a problem...
Forum: Southeast
05-05-22, 02:42 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,436
Posted By rutan74

Great! Glad you made it. Even in the summer,...

Great! Glad you made it. Even in the summer, coming from the Marion side, there is no water with the exception of the Ranger Station or when you get to the top, the small snack bar which is usually...
Forum: Southeast
05-05-22, 02:37 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,436
Posted By rutan74

Did it. Tried twice, missed cutoff first time,...

Did it. Tried twice, missed cutoff first time, made it no problem 2 years later. The ride is no joke. It is tough. Hell, just getting to the campground at mile 75 is like 6,000 ft of climbing and...
04-21-22, 02:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,713
Posted By rutan74

In the old days, an FET was a Field Effect...

In the old days, an FET was a Field Effect Transistor. Not sure if the terminology has carried over. If it is a transistor, then yep, you have a major problem. My guess is that someone would have...
04-19-22, 01:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,070
Posted By rutan74

Yes, I moved from Mass some 18 years ago to SC. ...

Yes, I moved from Mass some 18 years ago to SC. Country roads here are incredible. Unfortunately, I have become a road wuss as any imperfection, like alligator asphalt gets me annoyed now. Of...
04-19-22, 01:46 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,716
Posted By rutan74

What is the diff between powdered beet root and...

What is the diff between powdered beet root and beet juice? Yea, I know one is a liquid. Really though, you can buy beet juice in the store so why would you need the powdered stuff? BTW, I did...
04-14-22, 02:28 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,958
Posted By rutan74

Late to the game here but I thought I would add...

Late to the game here but I thought I would add my 2 cents as I had a similar problem.

I can only echo many of the posts that say your wheel builder or LBS did not know what they were doing. I...
04-04-22, 06:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 386
Posted By rutan74

Right now, my post is fairly tight but I did...

Right now, my post is fairly tight but I did think going up to bigger diameter post. For me, that is a last resort. Right now, testing the Park paste and after 2 rides it seems to be holding but...
04-04-22, 06:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 386
Posted By rutan74

Nice. Thanks for that tip. I will look for this...

Nice. Thanks for that tip. I will look for this and keep it on hand and give it a go if my current Park compound does not hold up.

thanks, john
04-04-22, 06:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 386
Posted By rutan74

WOW. It has taken me a while to respond here but...

WOW. It has taken me a while to respond here but that is a very interesting idea. These thin walled aluminum cans are probably ideal for a shim. I have used the beer can method to patch an exhaust...
03-29-22, 01:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 386
Posted By rutan74

Saddle Post Slippage

OK, I have a Trek Domane ALR. Previous bike was a Felt ZR3. Please no comments on the E-bike. Right now, at 66 I am loving it as it was time to get a little assist.

Problem is the saddle post...
03-29-22, 01:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,123
Posted By rutan74

Just bought a Domane ALR 3 weeks ago. Aluminum...

Just bought a Domane ALR 3 weeks ago. Aluminum frame OK with me but it takes a bit getting used to stepping down from carbon. It was the best I could afford.

Strictly roadie here and was worried...
12-07-21, 03:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,157
Posted By rutan74

Well a number of years ago, I had a choice too...

Well a number of years ago, I had a choice too with the Allez at the top of my list. BTW, 65 here and cycle about 75-100 miles a week. Anyway, I was talked out of the Allez by the Specialized rep. ...
Forum: Southeast
08-02-21, 09:22 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,436
Posted By rutan74

I have driven the Skyline drive but not cycled...

I have driven the Skyline drive but not cycled it. Very similar in my experience only the climbs are much longer on the BRP. You will need a light and are supposed to have both front and rear...
Forum: Southeast
07-31-21, 05:19 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,436
Posted By rutan74

I have not ridden the route from Asheville to...

I have not ridden the route from Asheville to Mitchell. I have driven it, but not ridden it. I have done the route from Marion to Mitchell probably 6-7 times, all by bike.

Either way you choose,...
07-12-21, 02:18 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 7,214
Posted By rutan74

OK, here is my advice and what has worked for me...

OK, here is my advice and what has worked for me over the last 5-6 years. BTW, I am 65 and still manage about 100 miles a week. It ain't easy, but the alternative is I don't drive a Lazy Boy that...
07-12-21, 01:56 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,112
Posted By rutan74

OK. I have been bitten 2 times and chased, well...

OK. I have been bitten 2 times and chased, well I have lost count. After the second bite with the owner declaring that his dog has been in this neighborhood longer than me, I decided that was the...
07-12-21, 01:33 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 8,499
Posted By rutan74

Depending upon the IPTV service you are using or...

Depending upon the IPTV service you are using or going to use, you then only have to find Eurosport. There are usually Eurosport 1 and 2. Cycling is not on 100% of the time so you would have to...
05-11-21, 02:06 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,029
Posted By rutan74

Just my 2 cents, but this is wacked. FWIW, I...

Just my 2 cents, but this is wacked.

FWIW, I always check the cue sheet and or Map My Ride or Ride with GPS for the route and profile. If it is a group ride, I still check out the details. I...
05-11-21, 02:03 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,029
Posted By rutan74

Although not 20 miles, the Dirty Dozen in...

Although not 20 miles, the Dirty Dozen in Pittsburgh is 13 climbs over 50 miles. Each of these 13 climbs starts at minimum of 20% with Canton Avenue at 37%. Of course, this does not count all the...
05-07-21, 01:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,191
Posted By rutan74

For me this is hard to believe. The current...

For me this is hard to believe. The current Everesting record is 6:30 I believe or around that. That would be 29k feet. So, he would have to do that 2.5 times. Just last year, the Everesting...
04-21-21, 02:39 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,716
Posted By rutan74

This is true but my purpose of the post was to...

This is true but my purpose of the post was to say that THEY used the 220-age to get me to the 91% mark. I didn't ask them about it nor indicated I thought I knew what it was. I simply found it...
04-16-21, 01:33 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,211
Posted By rutan74

Well I grew up not far from Morgantown! You will...

Well I grew up not far from Morgantown! You will be going either up or down. Very hilly. West Virginia has little flat areas. Depending on where you are staying or visiting, if you go just a bit...
04-16-21, 01:19 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,911
Posted By rutan74

I have had 2 professional fits. They were worth...

I have had 2 professional fits. They were worth it.

My last one was a Retul fit. It took about 4 hours and I learned a lot about my position on the bike. It was like 5 years ago and I am pretty...
04-16-21, 01:08 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,716
Posted By rutan74

Interestingly, 2 months ago, my Cardiologist did...

Interestingly, 2 months ago, my Cardiologist did some sort of stress test as he wanted to see how my heart was pumping and so forth. They stopped me on the treadmill when my heart rate went to 141...
03-12-21, 03:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,263
Posted By rutan74

Not a wheel builder but had mine built after I...

Not a wheel builder but had mine built after I had repeated problems with my real wheel going out of true. Note, I am a roadie only, stay out of the pot holes and weigh 240. My builder specializes...
02-23-21, 03:21 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 21,743
Posted By rutan74

Rule 5 is the life rule, period. All subsequent...

Rule 5 is the life rule, period. All subsequent rules are subject to interpretation. None needed for Rule 5.

john
02-23-21, 03:13 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 8,499
Posted By rutan74

Just get a sub to an IPTV service and a...

Just get a sub to an IPTV service and a Firestick. Mine costs me 15 a month for 4 feeds. I get about 3,000 channels. I pay by the month. No contracts. It is cheaper if you pay for 3-6 or 12...
02-23-21, 02:57 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,427
Posted By rutan74

I could be wrong, but NBC Sports Gold went belly...

I could be wrong, but NBC Sports Gold went belly up I believe and it was sold to USA Network? Not sure of this, but on my IPTV service menu, NBC Gold is no longer available and I believe NBC sold it...
02-23-21, 02:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,427
Posted By rutan74

Eurosport should cover it. They always do. You...

Eurosport should cover it. They always do. You can also get many stations that cover it through an IPTV service. I have an IPTV service for 15 a month and along with the VPN, I can get just about...
02-15-21, 11:55 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 40,236
Posted By rutan74

This is what I tell all the folks just starting...

This is what I tell all the folks just starting out. Keep a LOG. Whether it be a paper log, Excel sheet or Strava, keep a log of your rides. If paper or Excel, track your distance and time. ...
02-15-21, 11:27 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 10,652
Posted By rutan74

We are close. I'm over by York. Ridden the...

We are close. I'm over by York. Ridden the Assaults twice. Stopped at Marion the first time due to not feeling well. Second time I made it but that was 5 years ago. No way today. I've summitted...
02-12-21, 03:20 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 10,652
Posted By rutan74

I can relate to that except for all your...

I can relate to that except for all your conditions. At 65, doctor loves that I ride and says keep going. I try and not go over 140bpm to often as I consider that 'burning matches' and I figure on...
02-12-21, 03:11 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,921
Posted By rutan74

Let me just add my 2 cents here. I have spin...

Let me just add my 2 cents here. I have spin shoes with SPD and road shoes with SPD-S. As others have said, the SPD is OK for MTN bikes and spin class but I prefer the SPD-S for road. Two sets of...
01-11-21, 02:47 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,697
Posted By rutan74

I am going to tell you a story of a guy who rode...

I am going to tell you a story of a guy who rode a bike until he was in his late 70's early 80's.

You mentioned you were a paper boy. The local paper boy in my small town ended up delivering...
01-11-21, 02:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,516
Posted By rutan74

Job offers? That's great but I am now at the...

Job offers? That's great but I am now at the stage where I have less than 2 years to go before I embark on my final job, riding a bike full time. Right now, it feels like I am spending more time...
01-11-21, 02:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,040
Posted By rutan74

I use the 530. I like to map our group rides and...

I use the 530. I like to map our group rides and the event rides I do. Beats taping the cue sheet to the handlebars. The 530 is nice as it actually shows the map. I too upload to Strava and it is...
12-21-20, 12:54 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,121
Posted By rutan74

You would be surprised about certain areas in...

You would be surprised about certain areas in Florida. I have ridden near Panama City and it was flat as a board. I have also ridden the "Horrible Hundred" in Clermont which is about 25 miles west...
12-21-20, 12:41 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,152
Posted By rutan74

Well, the rule of thumb I was always told and to...

Well, the rule of thumb I was always told and to which I follow is 100 calories every 50 minutes which is usually a gel or a couple of fig newtons. Drinking is another issue. I try and work thru a...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-30-20, 11:04 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 18,234
Posted By rutan74

Well, there you go. I did this 5 years ago on...

Well, there you go. I did this 5 years ago on the 40th anniversary of the event. Brutal. I have summited like 5 times but from various starting points but then finally did the whole event. Those...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-30-20, 10:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,953
Posted By rutan74

I did a local event ride about 2 years ago...

I did a local event ride about 2 years ago outside of Charlotte where a bypass section (toll) had not been opened yet. The race organizers got permission to move part of the ride to the new unopened...
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