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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 10:45 AM
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Posted By rsbob

Bravo again and here goes to crushing it in...

Bravo again and here goes to crushing it in Monterey! Bet the competition will be deep. 1000 watts for 10 seconds?!!! Getting ready for the pro-ranks?

Edit, care to share your home insurance...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 10:27 PM
Replies: 6,127
Views: 558,339
Posted By rsbob

Our propane bills were so outrageous,$600-700...

Our propane bills were so outrageous,$600-700 every other month, we got a heat pump which paid for itself in 5 years, but since you have free fuel - and a good upper body workout, go for it. I clean...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 10:52 AM
Replies: 6,127
Views: 558,339
Posted By rsbob

I use my rest days (about 2 per week) to work...

I use my rest days (about 2 per week) to work outside on our acre, or hike or fix stuff. Can’t just sit around since the gardens require constant attention. Two big things waiting for me is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 6,127
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Posted By rsbob

Cancel the ride. There is always another...

Cancel the ride. There is always another Wednesday
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 10:45 AM
Replies: 6,127
Views: 558,339
Posted By rsbob

Not 100?! Slacker. :D

Not 100?! Slacker. :D
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 08:01 PM
Replies: 6,127
Views: 558,339
Posted By rsbob

Interesting about your superpowers in high heat....

Interesting about your superpowers in high heat. In my 30s I loved high temps too. 90s and low 100s had zero effect on me. In fact I really enjoyed it when after a long hard ride - I would come home...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 6,127
Views: 558,339
Posted By rsbob

I don’t know about you guys, but spring is when I...

I don’t know about you guys, but spring is when I tend to excel when the temps are cooler. 65 to 70 degrees is optimal. Mid 70s and higher I tend to sweat, and cooling takes away from power output....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 10:15 PM
Replies: 6,127
Views: 558,339
Posted By rsbob

Maybe all that Zone 2 is paying off? ...

Maybe all that Zone 2 is paying off?
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-24, 08:33 PM
Replies: 6,127
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Posted By rsbob

A 23 whopping miles with the bride of RSbob. Was...

A 23 whopping miles with the bride of RSbob. Was a bit windy, so putting her out front on her e-bike made an excellent drafting opportunity. Besides she wants me behind her because when Iead, I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 06:52 PM
Replies: 6,127
Views: 558,339
Posted By rsbob

34 miles Z1-2 with a quick dash up to 500 Watts...

34 miles Z1-2 with a quick dash up to 500 Watts to stretch the legs. Did not beat my existing KOM on one segment. Was 5 seconds slower, but didn’t commit until I was into the segment. Next time!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 6,127
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Posted By rsbob

keeping the streak alive!

keeping the streak alive!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-24, 10:19 PM
Replies: 6,127
Views: 558,339
Posted By rsbob

36 miles and 2,300’, 16 MPH average. Tried a new...

36 miles and 2,300’, 16 MPH average. Tried a new strategy today in the name of doing quasi-intervals: Take it real easy on the flats and downhills and attack the hills. Managed one KOM for my age...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-24, 10:25 PM
Replies: 6,127
Views: 558,339
Posted By rsbob

1 hour Z1 one and finished watching The Regime -...

1 hour Z1 one and finished watching The Regime - very disappointing ending.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-24, 10:18 PM
Replies: 6,127
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Posted By rsbob

Banging out those centuries already! Nice

Banging out those centuries already! Nice
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 08:06 PM
Replies: 6,127
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Posted By rsbob

30 something Zone 2 for an hour and a half. ...

30 something Zone 2 for an hour and a half. Watched The Regime to keep from going insane - Ooops - too late. Did ‘lose it’ at the end and went for a PR on a sprint. My bad
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-24, 08:24 PM
Replies: 6,127
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Posted By rsbob

Let’s see. 2 KOMs, 2 4th places, over 7,000’...

Let’s see. 2 KOMs, 2 4th places, over 7,000’ climbed :eek:, and a “massive effort” :twitchy: but an average speed of only a mere 14 MPH with all those puny climbs? So very sad. ;)Back to work!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-24, 05:31 PM
Replies: 6,127
Views: 558,339
Posted By rsbob

“Cross Training” Day

Had relatives over so got in a 2.5 mile dog walk with 385’ gain in a 10th of a mile and rode with son and 5 YO grandson for 2 miles until the little guy started getting tired. The grandson won all...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-24, 09:46 AM
Replies: 6,127
Views: 558,339
Posted By rsbob

I knew it! Your FTP test was an anomaly and you...

I knew it! Your FTP test was an anomaly and you hadn’t lost it. Way to power up those climbs and get those PRs.

Read some good news in my fave news-rag today about the relationship between high...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 04:11 PM
Replies: 6,127
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Posted By rsbob

30 Lazy miles (post FTP yesterday) in the farm...

30 Lazy miles (post FTP yesterday) in the farm country. Saw a good sized herd of elk. A mere 500’ gain, but was not in the mood for a hard effort.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 09:50 AM
Replies: 6,127
Views: 558,339
Posted By rsbob

Stunning and beautifully equipped. Love the...

Stunning and beautifully equipped. Love the color and choice of wheels. Well done
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-24, 11:32 PM
Replies: 6,127
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Posted By rsbob

Ah, so you took the plunge and bought a new ride...

Ah, so you took the plunge and bought a new ride - congrats! Amazing what bad brakes can do. ;)

From what I have read is that FTP results can vary depending on the day. (Oops there goes my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-24, 07:54 PM
Replies: 6,127
Views: 558,339
Posted By rsbob

FTP test day. Two years since last test and was...

FTP test day. Two years since last test and was afraid I had back-slid. Actually, it bumped up 2 Watts which felt good. Have heard/read so many horror stories about people of advanced age (69),...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-24, 09:52 PM
Replies: 6,127
Views: 558,339
Posted By rsbob

24 fakers in Z2

24 fakers in Z2
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-02-24, 04:07 PM
Replies: 6,127
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Posted By rsbob

46.7 miles with 2500’ Tried to keep it in Z2 so...

46.7 miles with 2500’ Tried to keep it in Z2 so 164W average. Max power 550, top speed 40 MPH. Tomorrow - rain. 😪

The dog got in another 3 miles with Mrs rsbob and then she went for a ride.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-02-24, 10:16 AM
Replies: 6,127
Views: 558,339
Posted By rsbob

Rest day, so did a 5 mile dog hike with 1,200’...

Rest day, so did a 5 mile dog hike with 1,200’ gain in one of the local forests. While walking, met a nutritionist from a local hospital, so we chatted for miles. She was probably late 20s/early...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 06:56 PM
Replies: 6,127
Views: 558,339
Posted By rsbob

32 at Zone 2 at an 18 MPH ave. Rest day tomorrow...

32 at Zone 2 at an 18 MPH ave. Rest day tomorrow 0 argh.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-30-24, 08:04 PM
Replies: 6,127
Views: 558,339
Posted By rsbob

43 with 1400’ Zone 2. 50s today and cloudy with a...

43 with 1400’ Zone 2. 50s today and cloudy with a big headwind on the return.

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-30-24, 08:48 AM
Replies: 6,127
Views: 558,339
Posted By rsbob

You are lucky you can just pop-in. Around here,...

You are lucky you can just pop-in. Around here, all repairs, no matter how minor, require an appointment and then a two week wait to get in.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-30-24, 08:46 AM
Replies: 6,127
Views: 558,339
Posted By rsbob

Nice power output on Lake Tahoe.

Nice power output on Lake Tahoe.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-29-24, 07:46 PM
Replies: 6,127
Views: 558,339
Posted By rsbob

Just goes to show that every broken shifter has a...

Just goes to show that every broken shifter has a silver lining made of PRs (and maybe a new ride!)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-27-24, 10:07 PM
Replies: 6,127
Views: 558,339
Posted By rsbob

2 hours riding 30 virtual with 1300’ zone 3....

2 hours riding 30 virtual with 1300’ zone 3. Thanks Sierra for the tip on how to set up custom workouts in ZWIFT - worked great.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-24-24, 08:09 PM
Replies: 6,127
Views: 558,339
Posted By rsbob

Doesn’t sound like your recent illness slowed you...

Doesn’t sound like your recent illness slowed you down much - maybe HR? Way to crush your class.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-24-24, 07:57 PM
Replies: 6,127
Views: 558,339
Posted By rsbob

Way to crush it.

Way to crush it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-24-24, 07:56 PM
Replies: 6,127
Views: 558,339
Posted By rsbob

54 miles with 1,500’ and 17 PRs that I really...

54 miles with 1,500’ and 17 PRs that I really wasn’t trying for. Maybe that’s the key. This was a Z2 ride and kept the HR and power right where I wanted it. Garmin says I should take 72 hours off!...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-23-24, 08:07 PM
Replies: 6,127
Views: 558,339
Posted By rsbob

Interesting back story - so close to home. I...

Interesting back story - so close to home. I sure understand the frequent injuries from my days pushing it as a runner (high school track through grad school - recreationally) Was always trying to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-23-24, 07:22 PM
Replies: 6,127
Views: 558,339
Posted By rsbob

Thank you. Much appreciated.

Thank you. Much appreciated.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-23-24, 06:16 PM
Replies: 6,127
Views: 558,339
Posted By rsbob

I need to learn to do that. Is there a tutorial?...

I need to learn to do that. Is there a tutorial?

Today I said, screw Pillar and was feeling strong-ish and started a pacer group with hills and inevitably went off the front with a group of 10...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-23-24, 12:36 PM
Replies: 6,127
Views: 558,339
Posted By rsbob

Did 55 mins of intervals using, or kind of using,...

Did 55 mins of intervals using, or kind of using, Pillar app and ZWIFT. The free app is just too difficult without the ability to download the workout to ZWIFT. Bungled my way through it anyway and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-24, 10:45 PM
Replies: 6,127
Views: 558,339
Posted By rsbob

Way to go! Hope you can sleep.

Way to go! Hope you can sleep.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-24, 12:00 AM
Replies: 6,127
Views: 558,339
Posted By rsbob

Started using Pillar today for the first time. ...

Started using Pillar today for the first time. Easy Zone1 for 45 mins. But trying to maintain a certain number of watts and cadence while riding on rolling terrain is a real challenge - not so much...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-18-24, 08:40 PM
Replies: 6,127
Views: 558,339
Posted By rsbob

If you are going to fake it, fake it big!

If you are going to fake it, fake it big!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-17-24, 10:00 PM
Replies: 6,127
Views: 558,339
Posted By rsbob

I rode to the local bar and bellied-up. ...

I rode to the local bar and bellied-up.

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-16-24, 09:14 PM
Replies: 6,127
Views: 558,339
Posted By rsbob

56 miles with 2,500’ climbing and established a...

56 miles with 2,500’ climbing and established a new FTP (not lower, for the wise-guys)..It was an astonishing 80* at the end. I think the normal highs are in the high 60s.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-15-24, 07:40 PM
Replies: 6,127
Views: 558,339
Posted By rsbob

Bummer indeed. Hope you go back with the proper...

Bummer indeed. Hope you go back with the proper tool and render that hazard a thing of the past.

My wife just informed me she started coming down with a cold - and this is before the warmest and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-15-24, 07:34 PM
Replies: 6,127
Views: 558,339
Posted By rsbob

Two absolute classics! And so many fantastic...

Two absolute classics! And so many fantastic quotes. I bet they eased the pain in a hurry. “Stay close to the candles. The staircase can be treacherous.”
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-14-24, 09:23 PM
Replies: 6,127
Views: 558,339
Posted By rsbob

20 totally flat easy squeezy Z1 miles. After...

20 totally flat easy squeezy Z1 miles. After being so sore yesterday, I figured easing back into it would be smart - and was planning on doing a hilly fast group ride tomorrow until Mrs RSbob...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-14-24, 09:46 AM
Replies: 6,127
Views: 558,339
Posted By rsbob

After a week off the bike, and eating far too...

After a week off the bike, and eating far too well, gaining 7 lbs (which is still hard to believe), 25 miles with 1,700’ at a moderate pace. When done and walking around, my legs really ached. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-11-24, 07:51 PM
Replies: 6,127
Views: 558,339
Posted By rsbob

That really sucks. Colds are bad, but losing...

That really sucks. Colds are bad, but losing fitness is worse. Let’s hope it clears up quickly - and don’t go out too soon.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-08-24, 10:37 AM
Replies: 6,127
Views: 558,339
Posted By rsbob

Vacation is the correct answer. Too busy to bike.

Vacation is the correct answer. Too busy to bike.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-07-24, 10:51 AM
Replies: 6,127
Views: 558,339
Posted By rsbob

Taking an entire week off. The legs should feel:...

Taking an entire week off. The legs should feel:
a. Amazing
b. Like lead
c. Like legs
d. All of the the above
e. None of the above
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