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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-06-23, 07:00 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,273
Posted By tenniscyclist

Thanks to everyone for all of the replies. I...

Thanks to everyone for all of the replies. I learned some things and you all have given me a lot of things to try and info to digest. I'm grateful.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-05-23, 09:19 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,273
Posted By tenniscyclist

Chafing on Sit Bones Area

I ride my road bike once during the weekend (40-50 miles/17-18 mph) and ride relaxed sessions on my stationary bike twice during the week (2.5 hours a session). I have developed friction spots on my...
Forum: Pills and Ills
04-24-22, 08:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,109
Posted By tenniscyclist

Saddle choices for those 50+ w/prostate issues

What are the most prostate-friendly choices re: saddles for those 50+? Just looking for specific recommendations to reduce generalized irritation as much as possible. Thanks in advance.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-01-21, 05:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,250
Posted By tenniscyclist

Thanks for all of the excellent responses. I...

Thanks for all of the excellent responses. I learned a lot.

daoswald, your post directly above deserves special thanks for its comprehensiveness.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-21, 12:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,250
Posted By tenniscyclist

Outfitting your first road bike

Planning to get my first real road bike (new) in a matter of weeks. As far as basics to outfit it, I would guess a taillight, two water bottles and holders, a mirror, and something to carry a spare...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-16-21, 08:48 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 11,775
Posted By tenniscyclist

Thanks. Understood about the need to avoid the...

Thanks. Understood about the need to avoid the feeling of sluggishness.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-16-21, 07:01 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 11,775
Posted By tenniscyclist

Ingenious home-made concoction! You...

Ingenious home-made concoction!

You mentioned earlier "For a 100-mile ride (which I do often) I will front-load with 2 servings of hot oats, banana, nuts, cinnamon, salt and raw agave nectar." My...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-16-21, 02:45 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 11,775
Posted By tenniscyclist

Thanks, Cycletography. Many insightful specifics...

Thanks, Cycletography. Many insightful specifics in your post.

Interesting to read your opinion and experiences with maltodextrin. Again, I enjoy hearing what works for others even if it wouldn't...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-13-21, 02:39 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 11,775
Posted By tenniscyclist

Thanks for the clarification. I am loving...

Thanks for the clarification. I am loving learning about all things glycogen and related matters.

Rode for 50 miles today. Enjoyed oatmeal before the ride and snacked about every 30 minutes on...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-12-21, 02:48 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 11,775
Posted By tenniscyclist

Thank you for all of the info in your responses....

Thank you for all of the info in your responses.

Ideas such as fig newtons, oatmeal raisin cookies, dates, bocadillo, and bananas will definitely work for me.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-03-21, 08:30 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 11,775
Posted By tenniscyclist

Carbonfiberboy, thank you for taking the time to...

Carbonfiberboy, thank you for taking the time to write such an informative post. Many valuable nuggets in there.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-03-21, 06:57 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 11,775
Posted By tenniscyclist

Thanks for the responses. Oatmeal sounds...

Thanks for the responses.

Oatmeal sounds great as a breakfast centerpiece. I'll think more about what I want to take on the ride itself...I know I have to take more than my customary banana and...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-03-21, 01:57 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 11,775
Posted By tenniscyclist

Portable, "Healthiest" Foods for Glycogen Fuel-up

I'm new to cycling and trying to get better at finishing stronger while slowly building up my fitness over time. As was wisely pointed out to me in another thread, part of my problem seems to be that...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-21, 07:52 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,117
Posted By tenniscyclist

Thanks, rubiksoval. What you wrote above clinches...

Thanks, rubiksoval. What you wrote above clinches my decision about the groupset I'm going to look for. Also, it's not a big issue about something I am learning to really enjoy such as road cycling,...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-12-21, 08:40 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,117
Posted By tenniscyclist

Thanks to everyone for the responses. ...

Thanks to everyone for the responses.



Ha, I was sloppy in saying that I "can't" lose more weight. I can, I just don't want to intentionally go below 160. My focus was more on thinking that for...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-11-21, 01:43 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,117
Posted By tenniscyclist

Thanks. I am 5'10 and 160. Can't lose more weight...

Thanks. I am 5'10 and 160. Can't lose more weight myself.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-11-21, 01:00 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,117
Posted By tenniscyclist

Unlike biking, I have expertise in other sports...

Unlike biking, I have expertise in other sports to know that, e.g., it's the tennis player, not the racquet (assuming we're talking racquets in the same general performance category). So I can't see...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-10-21, 03:48 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,117
Posted By tenniscyclist

Thanks for the responses. I get it about riding...

Thanks for the responses. I get it about riding more...in addition to riding at least every other day, it should help a little bit to get a new, lighter bike (elevation is not an issue). I am new to...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-08-21, 06:57 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,117
Posted By tenniscyclist

Thanks, Unca Sam. Makes sense to me. There are no...

Thanks, Unca Sam. Makes sense to me. There are no shortcuts but I want to be as efficient as possible to get to where I want to be.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-21, 09:01 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,117
Posted By tenniscyclist

Thanks to everyone who responded. I learned a lot...

Thanks to everyone who responded. I learned a lot from your posts.

I have enjoyed pushing myself hard to attempt to stay with the group, but I guess I never really had a chance to keep up given...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-21, 09:14 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,117
Posted By tenniscyclist

I really appreciate the thoughtful and helpful...

I really appreciate the thoughtful and helpful responses from everyone who replied.



Unca Sam, you are absolutely correct. I am pushing myself really hard for those first 30 miles. It’s likely...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-06-21, 08:34 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,117
Posted By tenniscyclist

Please help a newbie

Just found this forum now and I'm relatively new to road cycling (I've ridden between 20-50 miles nearly 20 times in the past two years), but now I'm sold...ready and eager to buy a lighter, higher...
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