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Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-24, 03:50 PM
Replies: 1,422
Views: 26,327
Posted By MoAlpha

Ah, so he raises the partial pressure of CO2, or...

Ah, so he raises the partial pressure of CO2, or methane and H2S as well?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-24, 03:47 PM
Replies: 1,422
Views: 26,327
Posted By MoAlpha

Only quantitatively. Have you tried it?

Only quantitatively. Have you tried it?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-24, 03:02 PM
Replies: 1,422
Views: 26,327
Posted By MoAlpha

No. That was a bad joke for genejockey . You need...

No. That was a bad joke for genejockey . You need to decrease the absolute oxygen pressure in order to get altitude adaptation. The relative pressures of the gases don’t change as the atmospheric...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-24, 02:54 PM
Replies: 1,422
Views: 26,327
Posted By MoAlpha

Meh. I can sleep at altitude by putting a block...

Meh. I can sleep at altitude by putting a block of dry ice by the bed and closing the window.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-24, 02:42 PM
Replies: 1,422
Views: 26,327
Posted By MoAlpha

That’s why I’m still a virgin.

That’s why I’m still a virgin.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-24, 02:40 PM
Replies: 1,422
Views: 26,327
Posted By MoAlpha

Well, let’s not forget the wiping dog **** off...

Well, let’s not forget the wiping dog **** off your shoe pedal stroke and keto training.

​​​​​​….and electrolytes! Lots of electrolytes.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-24, 11:54 AM
Replies: 1,422
Views: 26,327
Posted By MoAlpha

New bike planned tentatively for next season,...

New bike planned tentatively for next season, assuming no terrible boat expenses. And yes, of course, timtaking is the only way to go fast efficiently.



I haven't moved the plug, but would if I...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-24, 10:49 AM
Replies: 1,422
Views: 26,327
Posted By MoAlpha

Question: I'm down to zero spacers on the road...

Question: I'm down to zero spacers on the road bike and feeling better than ever in the drops. Should I trim the 3 cm of smokestack or keep them for resale or a sudden attack of decrepitude?
Forum: Pills and Ills
04-22-24, 05:07 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,232
Posted By MoAlpha

Undoubtedly and I think that’s only one of many...

Undoubtedly and I think that’s only one of many economic limitations on care.
Forum: Pills and Ills
04-22-24, 02:31 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,232
Posted By MoAlpha

For better or worse, providers treat what they...

For better or worse, providers treat what they see, and that's a sick population where major behavioral modification is extremely difficult. Guys like you are outliers.

As for the internet, you...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-21-24, 10:05 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 4,379
Posted By MoAlpha

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Robert-Hegele...

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Robert-Hegele/publication/10943329_Low_incidence_of_cardiovascular_disease_among_the_Inuit_-_What_is_the_evidence/links/5c3dcbda299bf12be3c9cd46/Low-incidence-of-c...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 12:50 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,553
Posted By MoAlpha

I had a couple of SS commuters back when it was...

I had a couple of SS commuters back when it was fashionable. They were fine, but hardly a spiritual experience, and the supposed training advantages were nonexistent. Turns out chain line and tension...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-19-24, 09:35 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 6,092
Posted By MoAlpha

As my father used to say, "I'm a doctor, not a...

As my father used to say, "I'm a doctor, not a physician."
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-19-24, 06:55 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 934
Posted By MoAlpha

Yep. The model is pretty crude and, I think,...

Yep. The model is pretty crude and, I think, provides a better theoretical framework than coaching guide.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-19-24, 06:49 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 6,092
Posted By MoAlpha

Agree. There is no clinical evidence for this...

Agree. There is no clinical evidence for this claim, as far as I know. And said coach, shining achievements aside, is a PhD, not an MD.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-18-24, 01:57 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,013
Posted By MoAlpha

yrc!

yrc!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-18-24, 11:06 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,013
Posted By MoAlpha

Carbs ingested during exercise are metabolized in...

Carbs ingested during exercise are metabolized in the liver to glucose and used for energy in end organs, mainly muscle and brain. Glycogen consumption is suppressed if you eat enough, but glycogen...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-17-24, 08:57 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,013
Posted By MoAlpha

I deleted it, realizing it was none of my...

I deleted it, realizing it was none of my business. Hope she's okay.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-16-24, 06:01 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,013
Posted By MoAlpha

So-called “orthostatic” dizziness, and even...

So-called “orthostatic” dizziness, and even asymptomatic BP drops, have different and potentially more serious implications for someone on meds with a history of hypertension.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-16-24, 03:48 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,013
Posted By MoAlpha

It is normal for BP to be low after endurance...

It is normal for BP to be low after endurance exercise and, as a rule, if you feel okay and can stand up after sitting for a while without getting severely lightheaded, you’re alright. However,...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 08:44 AM
Replies: 1,422
Views: 26,327
Posted By MoAlpha

If only they could take their Electoral College...

If only they could take their Electoral College votes with them.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-16-24, 07:47 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 934
Posted By MoAlpha

It sure could, but more time trying to stay with...

It sure could, but more time trying to stay with the local knuckleheads in Z3-5 would be even worse. :p
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-15-24, 07:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 934
Posted By MoAlpha

The relevant question is, is your training making...

The relevant question is, is your training making you faster or are you accumulating fatigue and bogging down? If you’re making progress, feeling good, and recovering, your intensity is appropriate...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 08:15 AM
Replies: 1,422
Views: 26,327
Posted By MoAlpha

Yeah, steroids are no joke. Hope you can taper...

Yeah, steroids are no joke. Hope you can taper soon.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 07:12 PM
Replies: 1,422
Views: 26,327
Posted By MoAlpha

Always struck me as a desperately bad idea. We...

Always struck me as a desperately bad idea. We should mind our own ******g business.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 05:02 PM
Replies: 1,422
Views: 26,327
Posted By MoAlpha

Yeah, the leading theory is a spinal reflex...

Yeah, the leading theory is a spinal reflex mechanism. They definitely break with passive stretch, which stimulates in-series receptors in the tendon, which, in turn, inhibit spinal output to the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 03:48 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,172
Posted By MoAlpha

Saw a female sprinter break her saddle off in a...

Saw a female sprinter break her saddle off in a track competition. That was more about force than mass I’m guessing, but maybe I’m imputing too much competence to her mechanic.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,734
Posted By MoAlpha

Yup, a major factor in my hesitancy to do long...

Yup, a major factor in my hesitancy to do long rides in cold weather. Shivering is in the 8-11 Hz range, the activity is synchronized across muscles, and the bike always seems to find a nice...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-24, 06:28 AM
Replies: 1,422
Views: 26,327
Posted By MoAlpha

If not, you can always get one of those...

If not, you can always get one of those free-standing things with a duct to the window. My parents had one in NYC. Worked well.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-24, 02:05 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,730
Posted By MoAlpha

Whenever I read gear reviews filled with...

Whenever I read gear reviews filled with subjective, unquantifiable, nonsense like that, I reflect on 3.5 decades of getting my ass hazed over the tiniest chances of unblinding in human studies. Of...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-24, 01:18 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,730
Posted By MoAlpha

I really only have problems with on wheel one one...

I really only have problems with on wheel one one bike (can't remember back or front) and I suspect it's something about the caliper mount, but don't ask me for a detailed theory of how. The pads...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-11-24, 12:26 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,231
Posted By MoAlpha

Agree: tough choice, but since absolute power...

Agree: tough choice, but since absolute power goes up, maybe you'll start totally slaying the lower grade KOMs.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-24, 11:16 AM
Replies: 1,422
Views: 26,327
Posted By MoAlpha

Yes, if the T bros are right. You'll have to add...

Yes, if the T bros are right. You'll have to add more plates to your squat bar to compensate.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-24, 11:08 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,730
Posted By MoAlpha

Occasionally yes, but I don't think that's always...

Occasionally yes, but I don't think that's always the cause. Anyway, shouldn't the tool work in that case, at least temporarily?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-24, 11:02 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,730
Posted By MoAlpha

Might be user error, but it hasn't worked very...

Might be user error, but it hasn't worked very well for me. I often have to remove the pads, squoosh the pistons in all the way with a tire lever, and let them reset to the rotor position.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 1,422
Views: 26,327
Posted By MoAlpha

CFRP, GFRP, it's all asplosive.

CFRP, GFRP, it's all asplosive.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-24, 10:01 AM
Replies: 1,422
Views: 26,327
Posted By MoAlpha

Maybe I should post it in SA as an "is just...

Maybe I should post it in SA as an "is just cosmetic or is my boat going to asplode?" question.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-24, 08:13 AM
Replies: 1,422
Views: 26,327
Posted By MoAlpha

That's 'cause your front never fell off.

That's 'cause your front never fell off.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-24, 08:05 AM
Replies: 1,422
Views: 26,327
Posted By MoAlpha

Wow, sorry to hear! Class sounds like a good...

Wow, sorry to hear!

Class sounds like a good thing for a big time drug like that. There's the opportunity for visuals, the info can be standardized, and it's harder to tune out than a 5 min...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-24, 08:00 AM
Replies: 1,422
Views: 26,327
Posted By MoAlpha

Yup. SeaTow charges a lot to tow you out of the...

Yup. SeaTow charges a lot to tow you out of the environment!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-24, 06:22 AM
Replies: 1,422
Views: 26,327
Posted By MoAlpha

In my opinion, we should not be celebrating...

In my opinion, we should not be celebrating foreign foods like poutine in these you-ninety-states.

In other news, the insurance co just paid out the price of a VERY nice bicycle for fiberglass...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-24, 06:16 PM
Replies: 1,422
Views: 26,327
Posted By MoAlpha

Doffed.

Doffed.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-10-24, 10:09 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,231
Posted By MoAlpha

Swole is a good look for the elderly, or so the...

Swole is a good look for the elderly, or so the longevity people say. Might erode those great P/W numbers, though.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-10-24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,231
Posted By MoAlpha

I agree, but we may be outnumbered by the one-leg...

I agree, but we may be outnumbered by the one-leg and low-cadence drill proponents.


But bro, are you swole?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-10-24, 08:48 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,231
Posted By MoAlpha

There's no evidence that muscle force, per se, is...

There's no evidence that muscle force, per se, is bad for the knees. In fact, the available evidence supports the opposite conclusion, e.g., multiple studies show running prevents knee...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-09-24, 10:09 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,605
Posted By MoAlpha

I doubt anyone but van Aert could have stayed...

I doubt anyone but van Aert could have stayed with MVDP for that long on that surface, and maybe not even he, but if VLB had been able to field a stronger team, they might have softened him up...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-24, 08:54 AM
Replies: 1,422
Views: 26,327
Posted By MoAlpha

Great workout, but yeah, I think you overcooked...

Great workout, but yeah, I think you overcooked the second one a bit. Effort level should be about 8/10. The first third of any set should feel pretty easy.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 06:45 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 460
Posted By MoAlpha

I wouldn't pay a lot more for it, but it would be...

I wouldn't pay a lot more for it, but it would be nice if someone sold chains not coated with "Cosmoline" for those of us who use PTFE or other oleophobic lubricants.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-24, 12:17 PM
Replies: 1,422
Views: 26,327
Posted By MoAlpha

Yup. Full of elite types here too. At 67 I’d do...

Yup. Full of elite types here too. At 67 I’d do better with the IV-Vs…if I lived.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-24, 06:45 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 774
Posted By MoAlpha

Mine is as good as any electrical monitor I’ve...

Mine is as good as any electrical monitor I’ve used and doesn’t give me dermatitis on my chest the way every one of them did.
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