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Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-01-21, 11:22 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 13,378
Posted By SkepticCyclist

When these discussions come up, I really think we...

When these discussions come up, I really think we need to acknowledge there are at least two questions we should be asking:

(1) Would strength training improve my bike performance? and
(2) Are...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-15-20, 10:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,088
Posted By SkepticCyclist

Advocacy Topics

I am on the board of a cycling organization, serving as its Advocacy chairperson. In the past, I've contacted state legislators regarding proposing better safety laws, including ones against texting....
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-22-20, 11:48 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,589
Posted By SkepticCyclist

Wow! I had no idea about that Benadryl was so...

Wow! I had no idea about that Benadryl was so problematic. Thank you for passing this along.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-09-19, 01:29 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,656
Posted By SkepticCyclist

Training to failure can be an effective way to...

Training to failure can be an effective way to increase strength. (Google Ken Leistner, Kim Wood and Arthur Jones, and read some of their writings if you have any doubts in that regard.) However, it...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-05-19, 02:06 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,656
Posted By SkepticCyclist

Ah, that's just part of their schtick. You can...

Ah, that's just part of their schtick. You can disregard the extraneous comments and focus on the strength advice, which is quite good.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-18-19, 10:59 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,656
Posted By SkepticCyclist

As you can already see, there are many ways to...

As you can already see, there are many ways to approach incorporating strength training into your cycling program.

I highly recommend a book called "Easy Strength" by Pavel Tsatsouline and Dan...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-19, 12:28 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,285
Posted By SkepticCyclist

America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride (around Lake...

America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride (around Lake Tahoe in Nevada): https://www.bikethewest.com/americas-most-beautiful-bike-ride/

If you're already in Arizona for other reasons, Tour de Tucson is...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-31-19, 12:28 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 11,791
Posted By SkepticCyclist

I think Tim Minchin says it best: ...

I think Tim Minchin says it best:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhGuXCuDb1U
Forum: Southwest
01-22-19, 05:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 836
Posted By SkepticCyclist

Good Time Trial Practice Area in Phoenix Metro Area

All:

I have a 12 mile time trial coming up. It will be over relatively flat terrain. The location is about ninety minutes away.

My coach would like me to engage in a test run prior to the...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-28-18, 10:39 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 14,235
Posted By SkepticCyclist

Wow, you have certainly given this a lot of...

Wow, you have certainly given this a lot of thought.

I have no doubt that much of what you say is likely accurate. However, I don't think that means there is no place for software plans. When I...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
09-27-18, 06:53 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 859
Posted By SkepticCyclist

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Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-18, 09:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 878
Posted By SkepticCyclist

I can attest to the fact that handlebars are...

I can attest to the fact that handlebars are particularly susceptible to corrosion from sweat. I broke off a chunk of my handlebars during a trainer ride after putting weight on them in the drop...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-14-18, 09:45 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,354
Posted By SkepticCyclist

I'm a big fan of Specialized saddles. I think...

I'm a big fan of Specialized saddles. I think saddle width, in particular, has more bearing on riding comfort than people sometimes recognize. After having my sit bones measured, I realized my...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-10-18, 02:10 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,955
Posted By SkepticCyclist

What is the tire clearance on the Rokh? One of...

What is the tire clearance on the Rokh? One of the things that makes the Domane so attractive is the 35 mm tire clearance for the disc version.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-18, 04:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,920
Posted By SkepticCyclist

Thanks for the quick responses

Thanks for the quick responses
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-18, 12:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,920
Posted By SkepticCyclist

Trek Domane Road v. Trek Domane Gravel

Are there any real differences between these two Trek offerings?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-18, 12:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,488
Posted By SkepticCyclist

After looking into some of these suggestions, I...

After looking into some of these suggestions, I really like the idea of the Domane and its 35 mm clearance. That offers a lot of options.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-18, 04:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,488
Posted By SkepticCyclist

All good suggestions. Thank you for the feedback.

All good suggestions. Thank you for the feedback.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-18, 12:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,488
Posted By SkepticCyclist

Good All Around Road Bike

All:

My first bike was a 2014 Trek 1.5, which has served me well. I am now looking to purchase another bike and am thinking about something with a carbon frame and better components.

I want...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-25-18, 03:09 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,180
Posted By SkepticCyclist

When I first started cycling, I trained with a...

When I first started cycling, I trained with a charity-sponsored group that offered some limited coaching. It was enough to get me started.

Following that, I started using TrainerRoad and have...
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