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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-18-24, 08:28 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 6,295
Posted By tobey

The claim you mention is if you are doing a zone...

The claim you mention is if you are doing a zone 2 ride and during the ride increase to zones 3-5 you've adversely affected you zone 2 training. There is a GCN YouTube video that references this by...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-18-24, 08:20 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,317
Posted By tobey

I assume you're sitting on climbs? I do a lot of...

I assume you're sitting on climbs? I do a lot of standing on climbs just to change things up and my cadence is in the 50's then.
I have made a concerted effort over the last couple of years to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-26-24, 09:14 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,194
Posted By tobey

I am another rider who has left Zwift after 3...

I am another rider who has left Zwift after 3 years for Rouvy. If you're not a racer I don't see much value in Zwift and there are so many advantages to Rouvy's experience. I suspect losing...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-23, 09:03 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,733
Posted By tobey

Was a long time runner and did a few marathons...

Was a long time runner and did a few marathons but after a hip replacement my running days were over.
This is what I've found out in the 8 years since which very much surprised me. I do miss...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-17-22, 05:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,571
Posted By tobey

That is what I thought too until I used the Glute...

That is what I thought too until I used the Glute machine. Your point is a good one though since I do free weights as well.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-17-22, 07:10 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,571
Posted By tobey

I've certainly done that too but not nearly as...

I've certainly done that too but not nearly as effective as the Glute exercise requiring you to push. Much closer to a pedal push then barbell IMO.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-16-22, 07:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,571
Posted By tobey

My favorite exercise machine is...

Of all the weight or exercise workouts I've tried over the years the best exercise/weight machine is the "Glute". Typically I perform 2 sets of 40 reps at 100 lbs for each leg. At the end of each...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-22, 09:02 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,328
Posted By tobey

Turned 70 last October and decided I needed a...

Turned 70 last October and decided I needed a change in how I cycle. For no other reason than to just have a goal. So I decided at the start of last winter during indoor training (Zwift) to focus...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-29-22, 03:59 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,384
Posted By tobey

I've had 2 and liked them both. Just be careful...

I've had 2 and liked them both. Just be careful the bottom bracket is in good shape. On my Ultegra I had to replace the bracket twice.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-25-22, 10:59 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,400
Posted By tobey

I know aerobars can no longer be used on the UCI...

I know aerobars can no longer be used on the UCI World tour except for TT events but is that also true for other racing levels?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-05-22, 09:59 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 7,840
Posted By tobey

I used to always sit and then took some spin...

I used to always sit and then took some spin classes that force you to stand. Over time I started to like the challenge of standing.
I now try and stand for 3-5 minutes at least two or three times...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-26-21, 08:45 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 9,839
Posted By tobey

I don't have a problem with the drops except in...

I don't have a problem with the drops except in those rare instances when I want to both be in the drops and standing. I find that that somewhat difficult as my wrists bang into the drops.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-15-21, 09:57 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 12,230
Posted By tobey

I've had nothing but problems with my Cannondale...

I've had nothing but problems with my Cannondale Synapse Ultegra. Two replacement bottom brackets along with a bunch of maintenance required to keep it from loud clicking
which of course drove me...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-20, 08:25 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,848
Posted By tobey

Went with the Continental Grandprix 5000TL and...

Went with the Continental Grandprix 5000TL and they have been great. First thing I noticed is how well they track with good stability going downhill along with better then average grip when...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-20, 07:57 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 35,016
Posted By tobey

This has been a very informative thread. I am in...

This has been a very informative thread. I am in a similiar situation and looking at the same two Trek bikes plus a couple of others but have yet to test ride them. Will be 70 next year and love to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-16-20, 08:03 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,079
Posted By tobey

If you carry plugs, for example dynaplugs for...

If you carry plugs, for example dynaplugs for tubeless tires you have a good chance of fixing the leak and continuing your ride. I was recently able to do this with my Continental 5000 TL's on my...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-27-20, 07:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,447
Posted By tobey

Thanks for all the great stories. I have none to...

Thanks for all the great stories. I have none to tell since my daughter who has run over 25 marathons, including Boston just doesn't like to cycle no matter how hard I try to convince her. ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-16-20, 08:16 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,016
Posted By tobey

I did very little standing until I took spin...

I did very little standing until I took spin classes over the winter. Now I make a point of standing not just going up some hills but also on the flats. Also make a point of reducing my cadence which...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-20, 08:00 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 12,237
Posted By tobey

Agree. When I do get passed I'll often try to...

Agree. When I do get passed I'll often try to start up a conversation (pre-Covid) and would sometimes casually mention that I will be 70 next year.
Almost every time they seemed surprised and it...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-20, 07:22 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,046
Posted By tobey

I make a concerted effort to slow down my cadence...

I make a concerted effort to slow down my cadence when I stand to help avoid getting tired too quickly.
Helpful when I do ride outdoors to stand when the road is flat and do an easy cadence until...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-20, 07:13 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,233
Posted By tobey

I think its mostly the tires your using and being...

I think its mostly the tires your using and being very careful when changing tubes to be sure you're not likely to get pinch flats. I went over 10k miles in 4 years using Gatorskins and ...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-20, 07:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,994
Posted By tobey

I have a SMP Glider and it works very well for...

I have a SMP Glider and it works very well for me. I don't see a lot in my area though (Mass) which may be partially attributed to what I consider a higher price for SMP then other brands.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-20, 06:10 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 11,115
Posted By tobey

I will take safety over the simplicity of caliper...

I will take safety over the simplicity of caliper brakes anytime. I switched to disc brakes a couple of years ago and the improvement in braking especially in wet hilly conditions has just...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-20, 08:01 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,690
Posted By tobey

Everyone is different so just do what works best...

Everyone is different so just do what works best for you. I have a 50/34, 11-34 (cassette) and just for a challenge I decided last year to try never to use my small front chain ring. I almost gave...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-14-20, 06:28 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,938
Posted By tobey

A couple of other items to consider. First, is...

A couple of other items to consider. First, is whether you stay seated during an entire ride or stand particularly up difficult hills. I used to be in the former camp until I took spin classes at...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-13-20, 08:27 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,938
Posted By tobey

Since you mentioned working out at the gym one...

Since you mentioned working out at the gym one new exercise I added over the winter was a rowing machine. It certainly has helped to improve my cardiovascular fitness although I'm not sure how much...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-20, 07:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,060
Posted By tobey

Not exactly what the OPS was asking but then...

Not exactly what the OPS was asking but then again who would believe someone could ride every day for a year and ride over 86 thousand miles....
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-20, 06:29 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,321
Posted By tobey

A waste of time for the gain. I have better...

A waste of time for the gain. I have better things to do with my time and I'm sure most others do to.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-15-19, 08:39 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,418
Posted By tobey

I used Dynaplugs for the last tubeless flat I had...

I used Dynaplugs for the last tubeless flat I had and fixed a hole in the tire sidewall. 1 plug wasn't enough so ended up inserting a second plug and surprisingly it did the trick and I was able to...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-03-19, 10:07 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,007
Posted By tobey

Take some spin classes that emphasize standing up...

Take some spin classes that emphasize standing up which most classes to. They will kill you in the beginning but after awhile you will be able to stand much longer even when using a high gear. You'll...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-20-19, 08:03 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 31,310
Posted By tobey

I'm 68 and didn't start riding until I gave up...

I'm 68 and didn't start riding until I gave up running 7 years ago following a hip replacement. Last year to supplement my riding (2,500 miles/yr) I tried Spin Classes and was surprised at how much...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-26-19, 08:47 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,540
Posted By tobey

Everyone is different so it's very difficult to...

Everyone is different so it's very difficult to compare. I'm 67 and a strong rider for my age group. Resting heart rate in the low to mid 50's. My max is around 155s and on many rides I never go...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-21-19, 09:25 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,707
Posted By tobey

As others have said there are many different...

As others have said there are many different options and you just have to find what works best for you.
Just riding more miles is not necessarily going to help. After a while they just become junk...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-19-19, 08:20 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 12,326
Posted By tobey

To the OP give this a try if you have access to...

To the OP give this a try if you have access to the machine. Over the years I've included a wide variety of training methods and have seen gradual improvement in my riding. Recently, I added an...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-09-19, 08:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,015
Posted By tobey

Spin Class- Great way to improve fitness

I thought I would alter my training over the winter an spring months so I started taking spin classes 1-2 per week. For an hour you never stop pedaling and my cadence was higher then when I ride...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-05-19, 07:56 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,778
Posted By tobey

I'm in the same situation, changed this year to...

I'm in the same situation, changed this year to Mavic's and so far so good. Installing is simple unlike most other tubeless tires. Only time will tell if it was a good decision.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-21-19, 08:20 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 988,369
Posted By tobey

Upgraded my Cannondale Synapse Ultegra this...

Upgraded my Cannondale Synapse Ultegra this winter to include Mavic Cosmic Pro carbon wheels. Very noticeable improvement in ride comfort and definitely faster.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-01-19, 08:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,824
Posted By tobey

I upgraded my wheels to Mavic Cosmic Pro...

I upgraded my wheels to Mavic Cosmic Pro (Cannondale Synapse Ultegra) and was surprised at the difference it made. I intentionally bought them late last year rather then waiting for spring so I could...
Forum: Charity Events
02-21-19, 09:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,965
Posted By tobey

This year I will ride in my 5th New England...

This year I will ride in my 5th New England Classic (Tour de Cure) to support the American Diabetes Association. Fabulous support and the ride includes both a 2 day and a 7 day thru Mass, Maine, NH...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-18-19, 07:25 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 14,310
Posted By tobey

Although I don't stretch before or after rides I...

Although I don't stretch before or after rides I don't believe it is accurate to state "science" shows it not be effective.
Here is a fairly balanced article with references to several scientific...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-02-19, 08:49 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,760
Posted By tobey

At 60 I hadn't even started riding yet so nothing...

At 60 I hadn't even started riding yet so nothing for you to worry about. Not until I ran 1 too many marathons and needed a hip replacement did I turn to cycling.
Now I ride about 3k miles a year...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
11-17-18, 09:25 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,007
Posted By tobey

Besides the good suggestions from others I've...

Besides the good suggestions from others I've found the seated leg press works best for improving hill climbing. At least for me. Since I seriously started this exercise early this year at the gym...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-18, 08:08 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 11,527
Posted By tobey

Running Specialized Armadillo tubed tires and...

Running Specialized Armadillo tubed tires and haven't had a flat in over 12k miles so while I like change in general not sure it makes sense for me to switch.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-18, 07:42 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,400
Posted By tobey

With our 3rd NorEaster (12"-16") in the last 10...

With our 3rd NorEaster (12"-16") in the last 10 days predicted for this week not looking to get out for any serious riding anytime soon. (Mass.)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-25-18, 09:20 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 13,673
Posted By tobey

This question also gets asked for runners who...

This question also gets asked for runners who cannot understand why they cannot run outdoors like they can on the treadmill. Air resistance! When I trained for marathons I would start out with the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-25-18, 09:13 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,301
Posted By tobey

I've found like many others have mentioned that...

I've found like many others have mentioned that you just have to practice climbing hills. Last year I had a 7 day ride with about 30k feet of climbing. Wasn't sure I would make it but gradually...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-19-16, 07:55 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,584
Posted By tobey

Glad your doing well and wish you the best in...

Glad your doing well and wish you the best in getting back to touring. I'm 64 and had a hip replacement two years ago using the anterior method.
Did my first 20 mile ride after 5 weeks and rode...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-03-14, 08:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,022
Posted By tobey

Well it is 6 weeks since I had surgery and...

Well it is 6 weeks since I had surgery and recovery is going well. I had the newer anterior method which sure makes for a quicker recovery. I had surgery on a Wednesday and was home Friday morning....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-03-14, 09:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,022
Posted By tobey

I was told exactly the same thing by my surgeon. ...

I was told exactly the same thing by my surgeon. He said my level of fitness and additional exercising I did before the operation was really helpful. He does a lot of sports medicine and said...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-25-14, 10:29 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,022
Posted By tobey

Thanks for looking out for me. I am having home...

Thanks for looking out for me. I am having home therapy now and will begin outpatient therapy ordered by my surgeon starting in a couple of weeks. I only asked about pre-op exercises to help...
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