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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-27-07, 09:11 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 7,132
Posted By russdaz

I dont shave my legs due to razor rashes cut etc...

I dont shave my legs due to razor rashes cut etc and the ichyness from hair growing back to quickly. i have to shave every day if i did.

How ever i use a Epilator takes about 10min's once a week....
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-07, 03:20 AM
Replies: 240
Views: 34,722
Posted By russdaz

My legs are stilll inproving since last time.

My legs are stilll inproving since last time.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-06-06, 03:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 635
Posted By russdaz

yes id say you aiming to ride to low, for your...

yes id say you aiming to ride to low, for your backs flexibility, try riding with higher handle bars for a bit, then lower them gradually
Forum: Road Cycling
10-26-05, 09:33 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 997
Posted By russdaz

the only time i ever ever stand is if i need to...

the only time i ever ever stand is if i need to inject some pace in.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-25-05, 06:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 476
Posted By russdaz

depends on the leg grippers, but i prefer the...

depends on the leg grippers, but i prefer the tightest fit without leg discomfort as the lycra strectches well.

i also prefer team issue stuff the cut seams to fit me better than non team spec...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-25-05, 06:04 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,450
Posted By russdaz

you'll always get those that want to put folk...

you'll always get those that want to put folk down, the internet is a very easy method todo so as its impersonal. you get this on every forum to a cutain extent. im a member to site from all over the...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-25-05, 05:08 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 5,849
Posted By russdaz

hmm not the best but about the only one suitible...

hmm not the best but about the only one suitible for public display.
schedule, not looks.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-24-05, 06:23 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 5,849
Posted By russdaz

well im single, one off the main reasons, not...

well im single, one off the main reasons, not many women can put up with my training and work schedule.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-05, 02:20 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,434
Posted By russdaz

looks nasty, i still got a nice 8 inch scare from...

looks nasty, i still got a nice 8 inch scare from my last crash a year ago.

Sounds like i might have to add Colorado to my holiday list for next year then.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-15-05, 05:11 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,453
Posted By russdaz

so am i but but could never ride a 58 thats on...

so am i but but could never ride a 58 thats on the large side, i got a 54, and a 52, both slightly different setups for different events.

we all different, but theres no way i could ride a 58.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-15-05, 04:08 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 13,195
Posted By russdaz

nothing wrong with a 52 at your size mate, if the...

nothing wrong with a 52 at your size mate, if the 52 is the most comfortable for you go with that.

im 5'11 and prefer the 52.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-15-05, 03:31 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,379
Posted By russdaz

thats not that heavy really, im just under 5'11...

thats not that heavy really, im just under 5'11 and weight in at 158 lbs, most dont believe my weight, as my waist is 28inches. most of my weight is stored in my thigh's around 25inches. iv never...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-05, 05:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 380
Posted By russdaz

i always warmed up and cool down on the trainer...

i always warmed up and cool down on the trainer summer or winter. hot or cold.

i do 10min gentle pace followed by 1min sprint followed by 1min rest repeated 5 times fairly ligh resistance then go...
Forum: Triathlon
10-14-05, 04:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 913
Posted By russdaz

well in my experiance you should be fine. ...

well in my experiance you should be fine.

last year i was running 10k once a week, and 20k once a week, but a very old knee/calf injury that i picked up a few years ago started to get worse, i was...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-14-05, 03:34 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,657
Posted By russdaz

yep deffo more food mate, particularly with the...

yep deffo more food mate, particularly with the weight training.

no-body mentioned that you should consume at least 1.5-2grams off protein to every 1kg of body weight, when weight training.

to...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-13-05, 12:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,421
Posted By russdaz

which muscles? my calfs and shins felt abit...

which muscles?

my calfs and shins felt abit sore to start with, but cleared up after a few rides. reason being you can use your calfs more when clipped.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-05, 12:37 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,651
Posted By russdaz

some interesting thoughts, the majority are...

some interesting thoughts, the majority are thinking the same ways as me. think i'll be sticking with my current setup right hand front brake.

just a matter to re-adjust and re-gain confidence...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-05, 12:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,128
Posted By russdaz

i prefer non-padded tights, with my shorts over...

i prefer non-padded tights, with my shorts over the top. just tobe different lol

(team kit)
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-05, 11:57 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,963
Posted By russdaz

try strengthen you core up abit. i mean te deaper...

try strengthen you core up abit. i mean te deaper adominal muscles. try something like pilate's, helps maintain and improve you posture on the bike.

Plus try out a few saddle types.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-05, 11:53 AM
Replies: 240
Views: 34,722
Posted By russdaz

omg there like twiggs lol. maybe i should...

omg there like twiggs lol.

maybe i should take up track/sprint racing then.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-10-05, 02:01 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,918
Posted By russdaz

Just another comment ... when I was heavily into...

Just another comment ... when I was heavily into bodybuilding many years ago, my trainer put me onto a 4-day weightlifting cycle, as follows:

Day 1: Back, Biceps, Abs
Day 2: Triceps, Shoulders,...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-05, 01:10 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,651
Posted By russdaz

nah wont get any better than it is. i sold...

nah wont get any better than it is.

i sold the mountain bike, and stick to the roads. i did stop cycling altogether for a while, but started to suffer depression. so took back up the roading again.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-05, 12:47 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,909
Posted By russdaz

nope i cant touch the floor whilst in the saddle.

nope i cant touch the floor whilst in the saddle.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-05, 12:43 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,651
Posted By russdaz

good point but i cant grip the bar properly. the...

good point but i cant grip the bar properly. the thing with braking using my left hand is i usaully lock the wheel up if i try.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-05, 12:39 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,651
Posted By russdaz

Hmm some interesting comments. i used to use...

Hmm some interesting comments.
i used to use both front and rear, but being a down hill racer to am used to controlling the back with the rear brakes to help take more speed tho corners. adjusting...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-05, 11:08 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,651
Posted By russdaz

What would you do if you lost the feeling in one...

What would you do if you lost the feeling in one hand i.e the left.

How many would ride and relay on the front, brake swap the brakes around, not ride any-more.

Is there a way to control both...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-05, 07:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 756
Posted By russdaz

i agree warm up stretch, ride, and then stretch...

i agree warm up stretch, ride, and then stretch again.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-05, 09:57 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,174
Posted By russdaz

i still wear my shorts, the main reason tho, i...

i still wear my shorts, the main reason tho, i find my upper thighs rub on the saddle, so normal shorts cause sore spots for me.

i cant be arse to pay for something to catch the sweat instead i...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-05, 08:48 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,016
Posted By russdaz

I have huge problems like that. Cant stand...

I have huge problems like that.

Cant stand synthic padded shorts, i always prefer the chamois pads. Thats why most of my shorts are team kits. Also i find the tighter the fit the more comfortable.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-05, 12:42 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 9,141
Posted By russdaz

i used to run 32 miles every weekend, plus play...

i used to run 32 miles every weekend, plus play rugby 2 a week, (2 games and 2 training sessions) and cycling was my mode of transport back then.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-05, 06:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 722
Posted By russdaz

i ride in the rain, case have have to as out...

i ride in the rain, case have have to as out weather is all over the place. must admit the pro race2 lights arnt the best in the wet conditions on areo-rims, but with the right clothes the wet dont...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
10-08-05, 03:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,094
Posted By russdaz

i very much doubt it will ever go away. i say...

i very much doubt it will ever go away. i say theres alot off jealous people out there, that just cant/wont except they where beaten by a better person. Or those that can earn alot off money for...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-05, 01:26 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 9,141
Posted By russdaz

Hmmm i came from a running back ground, and tbh,...

Hmmm i came from a running back ground, and tbh, if your working at your max over the same time frame theres little difference for me. the thing is for most poeple they take it easier on the bike, by...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-05, 01:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,174
Posted By russdaz

that looks cool, think i'll need to build a...

that looks cool, think i'll need to build a garrage now. :D
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-08-05, 11:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 779
Posted By russdaz

id say give it a few weeks to get back into you...

id say give it a few weeks to get back into you normal routine and see what happens, if theres a diffenant increase then reduce you callories intake. But you should eat 1.5g of protein per every 1kg...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-08-05, 11:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 779
Posted By russdaz

Have you reduced you work load? 12% is very...

Have you reduced you work load?

12% is very low. Infact alot off body builders struggle to get down to 8% as thats silly low, and could limit you performance on the bike.

Why do you think your...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-05, 11:02 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 9,141
Posted By russdaz

Right i do my full effort rides and runs work out...

Right i do my full effort rides and runs work out fairly close over 55min session, running burns around 60 callories more. Differance being running iv covered 10k cycling i done 29k.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-05, 10:54 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,218
Posted By russdaz

I'll do it if some pay's me flights over, and...

I'll do it if some pay's me flights over, and board. :)

Sounds like a good event event, good luck all who are doing it
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-05, 10:30 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,174
Posted By russdaz

Couldn't agree more :D

Couldn't agree more :D
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-05, 10:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,473
Posted By russdaz

Cant comment on rollers as i use a resistance...

Cant comment on rollers as i use a resistance trainer which is very heavy on light tyres. i use an old spare rear wheelwith a special rear tyre.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-05, 05:57 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,634
Posted By russdaz

nope never use one at all not even hands free...

nope never use one at all not even hands free while driving or on the bike. i wont even use ipods either, the car drivers here are so blind and dangours, it takes most of your effort t ride safely at...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-05, 05:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,040
Posted By russdaz

Theres loads off different grades, depending on...

Theres loads off different grades, depending on use-age i.e drives, back roads motorways etc. Then you got different types for high temperatures low temperatures etc. then theres another type thats...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-05, 03:09 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,545
Posted By russdaz

Wouldnt worry to much im always refered to by my...

Wouldnt worry to much im always refered to by my legs up the gym.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-05, 12:31 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,176
Posted By russdaz

i use this the red stuff from sportsbalm ...

i use this the red stuff from sportsbalm

website http://www.sportsbalm.com/eng/index2.html check there products out. Has a list off suppliers in the different countries too.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-05, 11:48 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,176
Posted By russdaz

How many of you guys use heat balms? ...

How many of you guys use heat balms?

Personal i hate tights, i got a pair which a chopped off legs to help keep the groin area. But i use a heat balm which is effective from 0-15 deg C.never had...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-05, 11:21 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,040
Posted By russdaz

We use different graades of tarmac (asphalt to...

We use different graades of tarmac (asphalt to you guys) some are rough grade chippings, others are finer grades, all crack badly making rough riding.

The rougher compounds are great grip for cars...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-05, 10:15 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 11,090
Posted By russdaz

i agree that cycling is very 'Central Europe...

i agree that cycling is very 'Central Europe based'. Living over too, you just dont see many Asians Black riding bikes. In fact tbh i cant recall ever meeting one in the clubs or at the major cycling...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-05, 05:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 777
Posted By russdaz

iv got a variable magnetic resistance, can...

iv got a variable magnetic resistance, can simulate flats and bigger hills then i got locally. so my speed is purely depenant on the resistance level i dail in.

but i train in power bands on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-05, 02:16 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,882
Posted By russdaz

Yeah i agree with all that, lol Scotland has...

Yeah i agree with all that, lol
Scotland has some great trails for the mountain bike too.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-05, 02:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 16,832
Posted By russdaz

had stiches in the calf before, i use micro tape...

had stiches in the calf before, i use micro tape over the injury.

i had no problems, but follow it at your own risk.
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