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03-21-24, 06:56 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 2,201
Posted By ZHVelo

Ah, I misunderstood, they only eat during an...

Ah, I misunderstood, they only eat during an 8-hour span, not that they don't eat for 8 hours.
03-21-24, 01:42 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 2,201
Posted By ZHVelo

I soak my oats in water overnight and prepare...

I soak my oats in water overnight and prepare them with things the next day. No milk either. No heating, faster and some nutrition as you say is lost when heating.
03-21-24, 01:40 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 2,201
Posted By ZHVelo

Most humans don't have a period in the day where...

Most humans don't have a period in the day where they say don't eat 1 hour before sleep and then sleep 7 hours? I find that hard to believe. Do most people snack after dinner every day?
03-19-24, 03:02 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,537
Posted By ZHVelo

Get some lower gearing. I find it hard to believe...

Get some lower gearing. I find it hard to believe you live in an area where you can't have a route that doesn't go above 5% or so. And if you want to go on a longer ride where you will encounter this...
03-19-24, 02:57 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,703
Posted By ZHVelo

OP, I have tinnitus, but mate, if yours is so bad...

OP, I have tinnitus, but mate, if yours is so bad you hear it over the wind, I feel for you!



Yes, every time I am out, it's worse, every time I drink, it's worse. However, I would say this is...
03-19-24, 02:54 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 2,201
Posted By ZHVelo

Don't most humans do this when they do what is...

Don't most humans do this when they do what is called sleep?
02-08-24, 02:50 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,224
Posted By ZHVelo

With power data you can get pretty accurate...

With power data you can get pretty accurate energy consumption for cycling. 29-32km/h (18-20mph) on a flat will require more than 480 calories unless you are Dan Bigham aero. Reasoning - it felt low...
02-05-24, 09:29 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,769
Posted By ZHVelo

This is exactly what I do in the gym.

This is exactly what I do in the gym.
02-05-24, 09:28 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,769
Posted By ZHVelo

But does a higher protein balance necessarily...

But does a higher protein balance necessarily imply more muscle growth?
I'm sure there is a genetic component to what happens with amino acids in muscles and how muscles grow. Just because you...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-01-24, 03:54 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 4,370
Posted By ZHVelo

I just go out on my local climb a few times when...

I just go out on my local climb a few times when I can (well want to) ride outside again. It comes back quickly if you kept in shape generally in winter.
01-22-24, 04:58 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 3,313
Posted By ZHVelo

My goal for the year actually ;)

My goal for the year actually ;)
01-16-24, 09:56 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,786
Posted By ZHVelo

So it is true, Chris and Jesse talking about this...

So it is true, Chris and Jesse talking about this is actually legit? I thought it was mental they are discussing socks falling down. I wonder how hard it can be to make socks that stay up. What glue...
01-16-24, 01:13 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,786
Posted By ZHVelo

Don't really have a strong opinion on socks....

Don't really have a strong opinion on socks. Maybe because on long hot sunny days I just use short socks.
01-15-24, 02:51 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,786
Posted By ZHVelo

Based on clothes, not some random white line on...

Based on clothes, not some random white line on the arm from a watch I don't really need. I also don't ride with gloves for the same reason. It just looks weird to me, with clothes, like say your...
01-15-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,786
Posted By ZHVelo

Fair enough. As likely obvious, I have no kids.

Fair enough. As likely obvious, I have no kids.
01-15-24, 12:44 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,786
Posted By ZHVelo

Will do, but do you still take the phone with you...

Will do, but do you still take the phone with you on rides or not?

If not I can see the merit of a smartwatch. Still wouldn't take one given the sweat/tanline issue, but I can see why someone...
01-14-24, 05:22 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 3,313
Posted By ZHVelo

Don't those journals rake in cash but don't pay...

Don't those journals rake in cash but don't pay peer reviewers much? And really, what makes science science is the peer review process, otherwise it's just someone writing whatever. If researchers...
01-14-24, 05:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,129
Posted By ZHVelo

If your BP changes consistently after a certain...

If your BP changes consistently after a certain type of exercise, not sure how useful that information is.

Would be far more insightful if it doesn't change the way it normally does in response...
01-14-24, 05:08 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,786
Posted By ZHVelo

So what did parents do before the invention of...

So what did parents do before the invention of smart watches?
01-14-24, 05:07 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,786
Posted By ZHVelo

Do you not need a phone for the watch to do most...

Do you not need a phone for the watch to do most of that and if not, do you not bring a phone?
01-14-24, 01:37 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,786
Posted By ZHVelo

I never understood why anyone would ride with a...

I never understood why anyone would ride with a watch, gets all sweaty and terrible tan lines, and then you anyway should have the bike computer and HR strap for more accurate readings.
01-01-24, 04:20 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 8,915
Posted By ZHVelo

Broken collarbone. 2 weeks, or a bit less, to get...

Broken collarbone. 2 weeks, or a bit less, to get back on the indoor trainer, but it was very easy going, couldn't use the right arm to support myself. Took a couple months before I did the first...
12-25-23, 04:01 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,030
Posted By ZHVelo

Yes, I eat oat & rice cakes on my pure zone 2...

Yes, I eat oat & rice cakes on my pure zone 2 rides. But what's your point? As soon as you have intensity, you don't want to be digesting healthy carbs.

And anyway, you were bringing up pros and...
12-25-23, 10:08 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,030
Posted By ZHVelo

They are eating sugars, not complex carbs and...

They are eating sugars, not complex carbs and fibre.
12-24-23, 10:23 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,030
Posted By ZHVelo

Except when you are burning it off immediately...

Except when you are burning it off immediately because you are exercising, those negative side effects don't really occur. But as I said, if you worry about that, do eat complex carbs and fibre on...
12-22-23, 08:18 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,030
Posted By ZHVelo

I didn't ask for a lecture or what will serve me...

I didn't ask for a lecture or what will serve me well in life. But if you want to eat complex carbs and fibre on the bike, you go right ahead.
I never said anything about highly processed food.
12-22-23, 03:14 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,030
Posted By ZHVelo

I am glad it worked for you, but so what? Summer...

I am glad it worked for you, but so what? Summer 2022 I was 65kg at 183cm (143 lbs at 6ft0) and I ate a **** ton of sugar for every long ride, and generally eat a ton of carbs and fibre. You are one...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-22-23, 03:09 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 11,954
Posted By ZHVelo

I think they are a complete gimmick. I went from...

I think they are a complete gimmick. I went from Endurance to Aero, then had a fit and I am much more comfortable on the Aero than I ever was on the Endurance bike. Granted, I do ride 28mm tubeless,...
11-30-23, 03:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 612
Posted By ZHVelo

"He said that in 2020, a 'well-known cyclist...

"He said that in 2020, a 'well-known cyclist whose team participates in the Tour de France, contacted me because he wanted the product'."

Yea, I am sure the cyclist did that himself.

What an...
11-30-23, 03:27 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,621
Posted By ZHVelo

Polar H10, in use since April 2020 and still...

Polar H10, in use since April 2020 and still going strong. Only weak point is the battery, it has to be replaced a couple times a year. Though that also depends on the quality of the battery.
09-13-23, 12:31 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,944
Posted By ZHVelo

Which is why he sucks now. Obviously he had...

Which is why he sucks now. Obviously he had injuries, but he never made it back to the top because he doesn't fuel enough compared to today's riders. Lantern Rouge covered this I think.
09-01-23, 04:15 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 4,922
Posted By ZHVelo

Was there any even halfway world leading...

Was there any even halfway world leading competition at that Tour? Because otherwise how can you use that performance and say it means it's good enough for a grand tour? Because right, "riding...
05-31-23, 04:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,274
Posted By ZHVelo

Strava does turn by turn for Bolt v2 and Elemnt,...

Strava does turn by turn for Bolt v2 and Elemnt, not Bolt v1. I would assume for Garmin devices it is similar, i.e. some will and maybe some won't.

Don't use a phone for long rides for gps...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-23, 01:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 800
Posted By ZHVelo

Not for me, I see 4 and only one is for road...

Not for me, I see 4 and only one is for road cycling.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-23, 01:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 800
Posted By ZHVelo

Thank you for the suggestion, unfortunately it...

Thank you for the suggestion, unfortunately it seems they are not available here at all.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-23, 01:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 800
Posted By ZHVelo

You are right, I have not been on Pear Izumi, but...

You are right, I have not been on Pear Izumi, but I have been on Castelli, Rapha, Assos, probably a few more and as the other person pointed out, I have googled it. And it does seem that there is a...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-23, 12:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 800
Posted By ZHVelo

Are you sure about that? At best, they make 1...

Are you sure about that? At best, they make 1 actual normal short versus multiple bib shorts.

Yes, I think you are right, except if you google cycling shorts, you still get 99% results on bib...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-23, 11:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 800
Posted By ZHVelo

No-strap cycling shorts

Any recommendations? I have Gore and Assos already, the later are nice, but I am just interested if there are alternatives.
05-08-23, 07:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,385
Posted By ZHVelo

I can only second this. The main reason I started...

I can only second this. The main reason I started practicing out of saddle climbing was your number 1, to learn to give relief to the lower back, and the buttocks. Since doing that I have become so...
05-08-23, 06:54 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,536
Posted By ZHVelo

Looking back at last year, I saw decent...

Looking back at last year, I saw decent improvements in FTP both from my Vo2 block (basically polarized) but also from my SS hill repeat block. But what both also had in common was doing some long...
05-08-23, 06:26 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,729
Posted By ZHVelo

Oh right, I did not check the date, well in that...

Oh right, I did not check the date, well in that case, good luck!

Try to not to go into z5 as much as you can. I think that will hurt you more than it will hurt your knees grinding at 40rpm.
05-08-23, 06:23 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,628
Posted By ZHVelo

On hot days where I really sweat on the climbs, I...

On hot days where I really sweat on the climbs, I drink 750ml / hour plus extra every time I stop at a water fountain to refill (which I plan ahead to be every two hours given I have two bottles, but...
05-08-23, 06:10 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,729
Posted By ZHVelo

I thought that was Mortirolo.

I thought that was Mortirolo.
05-08-23, 05:56 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,729
Posted By ZHVelo

<br /><br />Go SS and hold it as long as you...

<br /><br />Go SS and hold it as long as you can.<br /><br />Practice out of saddle riding so that you can grind up the steep sections without having to go into zone 5. <br /><br />How steep are...
05-08-23, 02:59 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,390
Posted By ZHVelo

I do. I go threshold if there is just one climb,...

I do. I go threshold if there is just one climb, and SS when there are multiple. I guarantee you for rides 3+ hours long you will feel a difference at the end depending on how much you fuelled...
05-08-23, 02:56 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,913
Posted By ZHVelo

What is wrong with being slow up climbs? If you...

What is wrong with being slow up climbs? If you do a zone 2 ride you do a zone 2 ride.
05-08-23, 02:54 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,913
Posted By ZHVelo

I am curious as to how you think getting a power...

I am curious as to how you think getting a power meter would change your ride on said undulating path. All it would do is show you that you keep popping out of and into zone 2. Something you already...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-23, 02:50 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,582
Posted By ZHVelo

I have white shoes. But that was mainly because...

I have white shoes. But that was mainly because after wanting a more high-end pair of shoes, and trying on about a dozen different shoes, the one that was by far the best happened to be available...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-23, 02:48 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 12,261
Posted By ZHVelo

Yes, I was quite impressed how they took the...

Yes, I was quite impressed how they took the public's feedback and improved their product.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-23, 02:24 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,020
Posted By ZHVelo

Surprised the SQLabs one didn't alleviate your...

Surprised the SQLabs one didn't alleviate your perineum problems.
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