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Forum: Road Cycling
10-18-21, 11:11 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,581
Posted By stuff shredman

I wear polarized when road biking to cut down on...

I wear polarized when road biking to cut down on glare from car windows, body paneling, and even the road itself.
When mountain biking, glare is not a problem, so I save a few bucks and use...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-11-21, 11:35 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 5,199
Posted By stuff shredman

I should probably stop licking my chain clean...

I should probably stop licking my chain clean before each ride
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-11-21, 11:19 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,140
Posted By stuff shredman

Goal This year: 5,000 mi/ 500,000 ft climb ...

Goal This year: 5,000 mi/ 500,000 ft climb

Last year: 3,000 miles/ 300,000 ft climb

Current: 3,960 mi/ 377,000 ft climb
should be able to make it, but elevation goal will be close!

53 yrs...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-27-21, 11:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,680
Posted By stuff shredman

@chrstphrsnsn thanks for the awesome description...

@chrstphrsnsn thanks for the awesome description and very detailed images. This saved me!!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-21, 05:37 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 15,347
Posted By stuff shredman

those sound scary

those sound scary
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-21, 04:17 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 15,347
Posted By stuff shredman

not sure if those typos meant to read: ...

not sure if those typos meant to read:
"dropping the hammer"
or
"doping the hemo"
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Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-21, 10:08 AM
Replies: 224
Views: 15,347
Posted By stuff shredman

preferably seasoned with paprika or oregano

preferably seasoned with paprika or oregano
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-21, 10:53 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 15,347
Posted By stuff shredman

I agree they made the choice, but my issue is...

I agree they made the choice, but my issue is that they can take me out if I don't know they're there. Perhaps I'm doing intervals, my interval ends, I sit up and naturally decel. If that guy's not...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-20-21, 11:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 938
Posted By stuff shredman

one factor will be the rotational inertia...

one factor will be the rotational inertia difference in the wheels
Wheels w larger rotational inertia will take more energy to spin up. Rotational inertia is related to the effective rotating mass...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-21, 11:40 AM
Replies: 224
Views: 15,347
Posted By stuff shredman

This is the answer: This is the...

This is the answer:



This is the reason:



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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-23-21, 11:23 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,544
Posted By stuff shredman

been said above, but I would invest in a pro bike...

been said above, but I would invest in a pro bike fit

I did the heal-to-pedal method for years; however, after having a pro bike fit I learned that my saddle was about 1/2" too high. That,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-23-21, 11:18 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,947
Posted By stuff shredman

I wear a base layer of some sort on virtually...

I wear a base layer of some sort on virtually every ride
For hot weather (say 70 degrees to over one hundred), I'll wear this polyester hot weather base layer from Pearl Izumi...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-21, 11:57 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,242
Posted By stuff shredman

My feet do get really hot on hot SoCal days. I...

My feet do get really hot on hot SoCal days. I can feel tremendous heat radiating off the blacktop on these days. I wonder if much of the heat is coming from below. I'll try a test where I put...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-21, 04:12 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 4,584
Posted By stuff shredman

not real-time while you're riding, which is where...

not real-time while you're riding, which is where you'll get the most benefit from having a power meter. Plus, the Strava estimates, while good, are much less accurate than a power meter and can't...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-19-21, 03:13 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 16,001
Posted By stuff shredman

perfect. I'll be climbing Haleakela in a few...

perfect. I'll be climbing Haleakela in a few months ... will definitely need some re-application and will have a good supply of hotel shampoo bottles!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-19-21, 02:15 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 16,001
Posted By stuff shredman

the Thinksport sunscreen got much better ratings...

the Thinksport sunscreen got much better ratings than what I use on EWG's rating chart. Combine that with the exfoliation side benefit, and I'm switching brands. Thanks for the tip!...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-21, 12:10 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 4,584
Posted By stuff shredman

+1 on power meters in general Having one...

+1 on power meters in general

Having one totally changed the way I train and the way I ride, both measurably for the better.
I can pace myself much better on climbs. I learned that I started them...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-19-21, 11:44 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 16,001
Posted By stuff shredman

I recently started using a mineral based...

I recently started using a mineral based sunscreen to get away from potentially harmful chemicals used in other sunscreens ...
Applying mineral based sunscreens to hairy parts is doable, but you...
Forum: Pills and Ills
07-15-21, 12:14 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 13,546
Posted By stuff shredman

sounds like the heart is otherwise healthy. ...

sounds like the heart is otherwise healthy. That's great news. For me, eating would often trigger the AFib, and I found eating smaller meals helped that. The side benefit was that I lost 25lbs,...
Forum: Pills and Ills
06-25-21, 05:15 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 13,546
Posted By stuff shredman

He may have you wear a two week monitor (Halter...

He may have you wear a two week monitor (Halter or Zio) to record all your beats. Feel free to hit me w any questions, here or via DM.

Sounds like you're on the right track and in good hands. ...
Forum: Pills and Ills
06-25-21, 02:52 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 13,546
Posted By stuff shredman

It wouldn't surprise me if the anxiety and afib...

It wouldn't surprise me if the anxiety and afib were related. I had some situations where I'm pretty sure I went into afib ( and didn't know it ), but had that feeling as if I had just been startled...
Forum: Pills and Ills
06-25-21, 02:40 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 13,546
Posted By stuff shredman

I had the exact same situation: GERD, hiatal...

I had the exact same situation: GERD, hiatal hernia (small) where food, gas, etc would trigger my afib. For a couple of years, I tried different diets (like FODMAP) to reduce foods that cause the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-26-21, 07:03 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 8,649
Posted By stuff shredman

This one is pretty clear to me. The kids were...

This one is pretty clear to me.
The kids were riding in a manner that would get any auto driver arrested. Wheelies? No big deal. Riding on the wrong side of the road playing chicken with cars?...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-23-21, 12:28 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 10,774
Posted By stuff shredman

It's my belief that you're more likely to be...

It's my belief that you're more likely to be injured or killed if you don't take the lane. So, yes, there's a chance I could end up "dead right", but there's a much much larger chance I'd end up...
Forum: Southern California
03-22-21, 12:24 PM
Replies: 2,883
Views: 361,636
Posted By stuff shredman

So this weekend was the culmination of my tryout...

So this weekend was the culmination of my tryout of one of the Strava CTS training plans. I chose the 45min climb plan, which basically had three weeks of building workouts and then a taper week. My...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-21, 11:59 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 10,774
Posted By stuff shredman

When mountain biking, I don't listen to music. I...

When mountain biking, I don't listen to music. I enjoy the quiet peacefulness of the forest on the climbs, and I like to hear what's going on w my tires on the descent.
I'm all for personal...
Forum: Southern California
03-09-21, 12:57 PM
Replies: 2,883
Views: 361,636
Posted By stuff shredman

Nice! I was definitely hurting to get that. I...

Nice! I was definitely hurting to get that. I was at 55m this time last year, so about a 13% improvement, but still about 10watts shy of what the FTP test said I should be able to get. I'm hoping...
Forum: Southern California
03-08-21, 06:14 PM
Replies: 2,883
Views: 361,636
Posted By stuff shredman

I'm trying one of those CTS training plans...

I'm trying one of those CTS training plans offered in Strava and was finishing week two of four.
Sat had an uphill 50min TT, so I did the Gate to Shack segment of GMR (Glendora Mountain Road). ...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-21, 02:46 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,060
Posted By stuff shredman

if your tires are starting to square off .......

if your tires are starting to square off .... take corners on your bike a lot harder ;)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-01-21, 12:31 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,263
Posted By stuff shredman

I wouldn't even let my wife ride my main bikes ...

I wouldn't even let my wife ride my main bikes

Old bikes in the garage, I might lend out
Forum: Southern California
01-25-21, 09:01 PM
Replies: 2,883
Views: 361,636
Posted By stuff shredman

Mullholland climb was totally clean. Latigo had...

Mullholland climb was totally clean. Latigo had a few spots where some good sized rocks had fallen, but the chunks were gone by the time I descended. And, Encinal climb from Mulholland split to...
Forum: Southern California
01-25-21, 05:18 PM
Replies: 2,883
Views: 361,636
Posted By stuff shredman

Santa Monica Mountains in Malibu Up Latigo,...

Santa Monica Mountains in Malibu
Up Latigo, Down Decker, Up Mulholland, Down Latigo
56 mi
7,400 ft climb

Kate Courtney (2019 World UCI Mtn Bike Champ) gave me a shoutout as we passed by each...
Forum: Southern California
12-04-20, 04:16 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,722
Posted By stuff shredman

Cycling is essential for my health and mental...

Cycling is essential for my health and mental well being
I will continue to ride. I'll ride solo and swing very wide away from any other peds or cyclists.
They'll have to build a special prison to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-30-20, 01:57 PM
Replies: 462
Views: 29,665
Posted By stuff shredman

Road: mostly mountains w climbs ranging...

Road:

mostly mountains w climbs ranging from 10min - 1.5 hr
Specialized SWorks Tarmac
Almost entirely up or down
52/36 - 10/32 12sp Campy Super Record

only get into the 36-32 combo when...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-20, 10:49 AM
Replies: 340
Views: 30,634
Posted By stuff shredman

earlier this year when I bought my new S-Works...

earlier this year when I bought my new S-Works Tarmac, I opted for frame only so I could put Campy Super Record mech shifters. For me, I personally love the idea that a bike is human powered, so the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-19-20, 12:30 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,181
Posted By stuff shredman

I have the Garmin 820 ... and any segments in...

I have the Garmin 820 ... and any segments in Strava that I star will show up on my Garmin while I'm riding. It will let me know I'm approaching the start of a segment, and while I'm in the segment,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-19-20, 11:52 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,181
Posted By stuff shredman

Personally, I love Strava. It's not for...

Personally, I love Strava. It's not for everyone.
Some of my rides, I do for pure enjoyment
Other rides I try to push myself, and Strava helps me do that, by removing some of the subjectivity of...
Forum: Southern California
10-19-20, 11:43 AM
Replies: 2,883
Views: 361,636
Posted By stuff shredman

Nice! What time were you on the climb? I rode it...

Nice! What time were you on the climb? I rode it yesterday as well. I started the climb around 10:15. Great day for a ride

My ride:

Distance: 53.70m
Moving Time: 3:54:30
Climb: 6,745 ft
...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-20, 01:18 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 14,837
Posted By stuff shredman

hehe .. yeah, more than blew it on upgrades: ...

hehe .. yeah, more than blew it on upgrades: Campy super record gruppo and ENVE bars and stem and soon to come Favero Assioma duo power meter pedals :speedy:
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-20, 12:31 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 14,837
Posted By stuff shredman

IKR!??!? I mean, if I'm dropping that coin on...

IKR!??!?
I mean, if I'm dropping that coin on a bike, I want it extra special. That's why I got me the S-Works Tarmac :lol:
Forum: Southern California
10-06-20, 12:20 PM
Replies: 2,883
Views: 361,636
Posted By stuff shredman

Yeah, there's no gate, but rather a movable...

Yeah, there's no gate, but rather a movable sign/barrier blocking the eastbound lane that you can just simply ride around

The road itself is in great condition and no obstructions exist. There...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-05-20, 01:48 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 9,465
Posted By stuff shredman

when I was 10, we moved to a new town in Texas ...

when I was 10, we moved to a new town in Texas
our house was on the edge of civilization and the neighborhood under development
there were many kids that would ride BMX bikes around and dirt bikes...
Forum: Southern California
10-05-20, 11:52 AM
Replies: 2,883
Views: 361,636
Posted By stuff shredman

w the San Gabriels being smoky and partially...

w the San Gabriels being smoky and partially closed, I headed out to the Santa Monica mountains
From PCH, climbed Latigo, down Encinal/Decker, up Mulholland, down Kanan
53mi/ 6,400ft climb

Both...
Forum: Southern California
09-09-20, 11:13 AM
Replies: 2,883
Views: 361,636
Posted By stuff shredman

The Saturday over Labor Day weekend, I rode for...

The Saturday over Labor Day weekend, I rode for my first time from my house in Pasadena up Angeles Crest (Hwy2) to the Mt Wilson Observatory. Got out early to beat the heat. Even though air temps...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-20, 11:56 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 9,323
Posted By stuff shredman

In a tie, I'd pick performance over looks ... but...

In a tie, I'd pick performance over looks ... but am willing to wait to get both

I had been wanting an S-Works Tarmac for a while, but the only bikes left were all black w Di2. I didn't like the...
Forum: Southern California
08-21-20, 03:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,025
Posted By stuff shredman

Anyone know if GMR is open to cyclists right now?...

Anyone know if GMR is open to cyclists right now?
It is again closed to cars: https://dpw.lacounty.gov/roadclosures/
But last time they closed it, it was open for cyclists and pedestrians, but I...
Forum: Southern California
07-20-20, 12:14 PM
Replies: 2,883
Views: 361,636
Posted By stuff shredman

Saturday, rode GMR/ GRR up to Baldy Village...

Saturday, rode GMR/ GRR up to Baldy Village again. Finally broke into the sub 50min on the gate to shack climb (beat last week's PR) and got a PR on the GRR to Cow Canyon Saddle section. Felt great...
Forum: Southern California
07-11-20, 04:21 PM
Replies: 2,883
Views: 361,636
Posted By stuff shredman

yeah, the heat! I did GMR/GRR this morning,...

yeah, the heat!
I did GMR/GRR this morning, but didn't start until 8:30a
Got a PR to the shack, but then was 5% slower on the second half when the heat started to kick in.
Not too many cars,...
Forum: Southern California
06-15-20, 12:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,856
Posted By stuff shredman

I have the Campy Super Record 52/36 paired w an...

I have the Campy Super Record 52/36 paired w an 11/32
For me, that's more than enough range for GMR/GRR, but the last few miles on Mt Baldy road before the ski lifts, I wish I had something lower so...
Forum: Southern California
05-04-20, 04:18 PM
Replies: 2,883
Views: 361,636
Posted By stuff shredman

There was a female rider down on Glendora Ridge...

There was a female rider down on Glendora Ridge Road this past Saturday, about halfway between GMR and Mt. Baldy Village. Looks like she wiped out in a downhill corner and ended up in the drainage...
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