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03-28-24, 03:03 PM
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Posted By Hermes

Zwift Big Spin Stage 3. I got the NYC kit. Sort...

Zwift Big Spin Stage 3. I got the NYC kit. Sort of cool.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-24, 02:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 345
Posted By Hermes

The Jersey Boys were very tough. My wife beat...

The Jersey Boys were very tough. My wife beat them all except one and got Wolff as well on Mount Lemmon. I was meh but it was a great climb.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-24, 12:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 345
Posted By Hermes

Bob_Ross Sorry for being harsh on Tucson road...

Bob_Ross Sorry for being harsh on Tucson road conditions...maybe too harsh.

So better yet...maybe...here is a video from a training camp put on by an operator in Tucson where my wife and I had a...
03-27-24, 09:19 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,537
Posted By Hermes

I see you have a Felt e-bike. If feasible, put...

I see you have a Felt e-bike. If feasible, put power pedals on the e-bike and use the motor power to make up the differential power required to keep you in z2 when climbing. If the Felt ebike is...
03-26-24, 01:24 PM
Replies: 17,752
Views: 1,439,650
Posted By Hermes

^^^^^^ #don'tweall

^^^^^^
#don'tweall
Forum: Road Cycling
03-26-24, 09:29 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 345
Posted By Hermes

San Francisco Bay Area - IMO, some of the best...

San Francisco Bay Area - IMO, some of the best road cycling in the world - 4 major mountain climbs, rides to the coast from Silicon Valley, Napa / Sonoma wine country and more.

Tuscany Italy -...
03-26-24, 08:40 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 25,423
Posted By Hermes

160.4 this AM 8.5% body fat. This is a good...

160.4 this AM 8.5% body fat. This is a good weight for my next cycling event that is cycling in Corsica in July. It may drift up as I put on more muscle mass and that is okay with me.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-24, 12:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 238
Posted By Hermes

I ride the coast and at Mission Bay and live 1...

I ride the coast and at Mission Bay and live 1 mile from the ocean. No problems for me. Carbon fiber frames, Shimano / SRAM components.

Maybe rinse bikes and dry after rides.
03-24-24, 01:00 PM
Replies: 17,752
Views: 1,439,650
Posted By Hermes

Hope that leg heals up and stays healed.

Hope that leg heals up and stays healed.
03-24-24, 12:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 153
Posted By Hermes

Finding Motivation

Here is an article from the New York Times (behind a paywall but may be visible even to non subscribers) https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/21/well/move/workout-accountability-partner-trainer.html. Some...
03-24-24, 11:40 AM
Replies: 17,752
Views: 1,439,650
Posted By Hermes

Big Spin - got orange headphones. They look sort...

Big Spin - got orange headphones. They look sort of cool v a helmet or hat.
03-24-24, 08:27 AM
Replies: 17,752
Views: 1,439,650
Posted By Hermes

Wanted to ride Fiesta yesterday but the weather...

Wanted to ride Fiesta yesterday but the weather looked iffy. I opted for Zwift (weather turned out okay) and did two routes. The first was a track style warmup. For the roll up seated jump, I got...
03-22-24, 01:20 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,000
Posted By Hermes

My favorite is the one I do not have on the bike...

My favorite is the one I do not have on the bike when I want it.
03-22-24, 08:57 AM
Replies: 17,752
Views: 1,439,650
Posted By Hermes

Track workout last night at VSC. Ended up doing...

Track workout last night at VSC. Ended up doing 5 kilos. Still riding the sprint bars - no pursuit bars.
...
03-21-24, 10:43 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,037
Posted By Hermes

I remember him from the Mount San Bruno Race. ...

I remember him from the Mount San Bruno Race. That year, I was third. Imagine a sprinter on the Mount San Bruno Race podium - priceless and a bit lucky.
03-21-24, 09:48 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,037
Posted By Hermes

#mounthamiltonbeast

#mounthamiltonbeast
03-21-24, 09:30 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,537
Posted By Hermes

I live on Mount Soledad so when I leave my house...

I live on Mount Soledad so when I leave my house on the bike, it is up or down. I use 50/34 on the front and 11/32 on the rear.

If I want an easier ride with a zone 2 level of perceived effort, I...
03-19-24, 12:18 PM
Replies: 17,752
Views: 1,439,650
Posted By Hermes

Another Big Spin - got socks.

Another Big Spin - got socks.
03-19-24, 09:44 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,037
Posted By Hermes

No KOM's for me. Not even close. My coach has a...

No KOM's for me. Not even close. My coach has a challenge ongoing where we can win special cups. In general, to win a cup, one has to come within 10% of a record, complete a special structured...
03-19-24, 09:09 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,053
Posted By Hermes

Larry, more than likely, the wheels are not...

Larry, more than likely, the wheels are not designed to carry your weight. I ride Fast Forward wheels and the road versions are rated for 220 pound rider. This is the gravel version that is rated for...
03-16-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,149
Posted By Hermes

Moderation note. When using a source of...

Moderation note. When using a source of information to support a point, keep in mind the copyright laws. Posting copyrighted material on BF is against the rules. In general, a sentence or two...
03-12-24, 09:50 AM
Replies: 17,752
Views: 1,439,650
Posted By Hermes

Faster? In the real world, one would have to...

Faster? In the real world, one would have to test. I asked Jim Manton, ERO, at VSC if Mavic IO wheel set would be faster for my wife than the Fast Forward we are using. He said, "Do not spend the...
03-11-24, 05:15 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 5,455
Posted By Hermes

He is unaware of that.

He is unaware of that.
03-11-24, 03:34 PM
Replies: 17,752
Views: 1,439,650
Posted By Hermes

I did the Zwift Big Spin 2024 (34km) this...

I did the Zwift Big Spin 2024 (34km) this morning. Although, not branded as a race, it was a race. There are 4 Big Spins and I am signed up for all of them. And one can win prizes. I won a Zwift...
03-11-24, 08:40 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,818
Posted By Hermes

rsbob Posting copyrighted material is against the...

rsbob Posting copyrighted material is against the rules. You may paraphrase what was in the book, provide links to the referenced studies and pick out a sentence or two and quote them exactly giving...
03-11-24, 08:28 AM
Replies: 17,752
Views: 1,439,650
Posted By Hermes

procrit Congrats on the racing and heal up fast. ...

procrit Congrats on the racing and heal up fast. Injuries suck.
03-11-24, 08:27 AM
Replies: 17,752
Views: 1,439,650
Posted By Hermes

Last week, one 30' on 1" off interval day (see...

Last week, one 30' on 1" off interval day (see previous post), 2 x one hour pacer group rides with Bernie (D) on Zwift which seems to put me into tempo heart rate and a one hour meet up with my wife...
03-08-24, 11:42 AM
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Posted By Hermes

TMonk BADASSzwifter In other news, on...

TMonk BADASSzwifter

In other news, on Tuesday, I rode with a Bernie on Zwift for one hour with a coffee break at 30 minutes. On Thursday, I did 2x 8 reps of 30"on 1'off on my TT bike doing the...
03-07-24, 09:08 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,701
Posted By Hermes

I owe RChung some files and I have not sent them...

I owe RChung some files and I have not sent them - to busy riding but more like have to find the files and download which is a weak excuse.
03-06-24, 09:44 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,865
Posted By Hermes

Word. When Chris Horner won the Tour of...

Word. When Chris Horner won the Tour of California, he stood up Sierra Road most if not all of the climb. If I am training and racing at the track a lot, then I adapt to the drops and higher...
03-04-24, 09:43 AM
Replies: 17,752
Views: 1,439,650
Posted By Hermes

Tuesday - Track session with flying kilo, 6...

Tuesday - Track session with flying kilo, 6 standing starts and a flying 500. During the starts, my crash injuries were not a problem. Coach and I were surprised.

Wednesday - strength training
...
03-04-24, 09:34 AM
Replies: 17,752
Views: 1,439,650
Posted By Hermes

procrit Solid performance. That is why we race.

procrit Solid performance. That is why we race.
03-03-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 879
Posted By Hermes

My mom has a-fib and takes Eliquis to prevent the...

My mom has a-fib and takes Eliquis to prevent the blood clots. I train with another 70+ guy at the track who has a-fib. He takes drugs for the condition but races. He rode team pursuit with me a...
02-29-24, 11:47 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 879
Posted By Hermes

Both my wife and I have experienced odd high HR...

Both my wife and I have experienced odd high HR readings that were bogus. What I do is take my pulse either at the wrist or in the neck. I use a 5 second time and multiply by 12. I used to do this...
02-29-24, 11:10 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,865
Posted By Hermes

This is what I rode at the track tonight - age...

This is what I rode at the track tonight - age 74. I have been riding this set up for years. ...
02-29-24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 631,845
Posted By Hermes

I notice quite a lot of members race but do not...

I notice quite a lot of members race but do not post here. I see it Addiction, Training and Nutrition, Road Cycling the the 50+ forum. It is always interesting why they do not post here. My only...
02-29-24, 12:16 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 631,845
Posted By Hermes

ridethecliche You may want to consider Zwift...

ridethecliche You may want to consider Zwift racing. My wife is doing quite a bit and likes it a lot. And I am doing more on Zwift including structured workouts and endurance as well as meet ups. ...
02-26-24, 12:21 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,225
Posted By Hermes

Closed for moderation review.

Closed for moderation review.
02-26-24, 09:44 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,225
Posted By Hermes

Madeupname Welcome to Bike Forums. You have...

Madeupname Welcome to Bike Forums. You have received a lot of solid advice that has been thoroughly debated. Hopefully, you can glean the information you need from the posts. Do not hesitate to...
02-25-24, 08:02 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,778
Posted By Hermes

Age 74, 6' with a 34 in inseam. 165 cranks on...

Age 74, 6' with a 34 in inseam. 165 cranks on track bike and 172.5 on TT and road bike. I plan on changing my TT bike to 165. I changed a few years ago from 172.5. 165 cranks are faster as tested...
02-23-24, 04:58 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 25,423
Posted By Hermes

Why don't you post up your nutritional...

Why don't you post up your nutritional credentials, years experience in the field, licenses and client base if you have any.
02-23-24, 01:22 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 25,423
Posted By Hermes

procrit My weight loss was due to the cycling...

procrit My weight loss was due to the cycling accident / crash and hospital stay last year. I went into the hospital at 165 at 9.5% BF and came out at 146 with my muscles and neurology shredded. ...
02-22-24, 11:08 PM
Replies: 17,752
Views: 1,439,650
Posted By Hermes

Tuesday - 2 sets of 30"on 1' off 8 reps per set...

Tuesday - 2 sets of 30"on 1' off 8 reps per set on Zwift.
Wednesday - shoulder PT
Thursday - strength training and 2 sets of 30"on 1' off 8 reps per set on Zwift.
02-22-24, 02:55 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,818
Posted By Hermes

I think that is pretty common especially for...

I think that is pretty common especially for lighter weight riders. I am more of a z3 / Z4 climber of Mount Hamilton primarily because I rode it on Thanksgiving morning as part of the Low Key Hill...
02-22-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 813
Posted By Hermes

What is the goal? If there is no goal, event or...

What is the goal? If there is no goal, event or other metric, IMO, riding and strength training mixed together may be done as one sees fit and has available time and energy.

If you are going for...
02-22-24, 09:10 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 25,423
Posted By Hermes

156.4 this AM.

156.4 this AM.
02-21-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,149
Posted By Hermes

My interpretation is that the researchers are...

My interpretation is that the researchers are excited about the pathway 4PY which is implicated in cardiovascular disease. The breakdown of excess niacin results in 4PY. Also, note that preclinical...
02-21-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,896
Posted By Hermes

You do not seem to understand that this is a...

You do not seem to understand that this is a bicycling forum. The topic of this thread is riding a bicycle longer distances on the carnivore diet. If you have experience doing this, post it up. You...
02-19-24, 03:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,636
Posted By Hermes

Chronologically old, 74, but I do not have a low...

Chronologically old, 74, but I do not have a low racing number. I started racing USAC races in 2006. I have been on a racing team along with third party coaches doing approximately 10 race days per...
02-19-24, 09:27 AM
Replies: 17,752
Views: 1,439,650
Posted By Hermes

Congrats TMonk #zwiftking

Congrats TMonk #zwiftking
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