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Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-24, 11:12 PM
Replies: 1,667
Views: 32,051
Posted By terrymorse

Driving up to SF for concerts at Winterland was a...

Driving up to SF for concerts at Winterland was a regular thing in my college years. Long multi-song jams were quite the experience.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-25-24, 11:14 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,120
Posted By terrymorse

I've given up comparing today me to younger me....

I've given up comparing today me to younger me. Now I'm focused on comparing today me to others in my age group (65-69). I'm moving up on -- and sometimes beating -- guys who used to thrash me...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-24, 10:45 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 841
Posted By terrymorse

Or use a rim material that's more resistant to...

Or use a rim material that's more resistant to fatigue than aluminum. Say, carbon fiber.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 10:48 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,056
Posted By terrymorse

The carbon fear mythology endures.

The carbon fear mythology endures.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-22-24, 09:29 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,125
Posted By terrymorse

Yesterday's Hamilton ride was a bit off. I was on...

Yesterday's Hamilton ride was a bit off. I was on a good pace until the last climb, when the power dropped off. It was hot, and the first real heat of the season. Maybe that's why. Times vs. last...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-22-24, 09:12 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 4,679
Posted By terrymorse

Well, India for one has a long tradition of...

Well, India for one has a long tradition of plant-based diets, which is encouraged by Hinduism and Buddhism. Some estimate that about 400 million in India currently are vegetarian/vegan.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-21-24, 05:37 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 4,679
Posted By terrymorse

I don’t think a vegan diet would be considered...

I don’t think a vegan diet would be considered extreme. Not sure if this was implied or not, above.

Pretty easy to get a balance of macronutrients on a vegan diet.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-20-24, 04:32 PM
Replies: 1,667
Views: 32,051
Posted By terrymorse

Last night, Mrs tm and I tried to remember the...

Last night, Mrs tm and I tried to remember the popular songs in the US that were sung in a foreign language.

Out of the ones we could remember, this was our favorite:

Meglio Stasera

Catchy...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-24, 05:03 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 976
Posted By terrymorse

I running with tubes.

I running with tubes.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-24, 11:21 AM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,202,384
Posted By terrymorse

Might also want to check the saddle setback. It...

Might also want to check the saddle setback. It looks pretty far back.

For wheels, I'm really liking my new Winspace HYPER wheels. The free hub is not super loud, just loud enough to let walkers...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-24, 05:41 PM
Replies: 1,667
Views: 32,051
Posted By terrymorse

He came to our booth at MacWorld. I gave him a...

He came to our booth at MacWorld. I gave him a one-on-one demo of our software (DiskDoubler).
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-18-24, 12:07 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,125
Posted By terrymorse

Long climbs. Zone 3. Fatigue resistance. Boy, I...

Long climbs. Zone 3. Fatigue resistance. Boy, I don't know.

It feels like I'm starting to get ahead of the climbing fatigue thing, as I summited Hamilton yesterday without much fatigue at all.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-18-24, 10:42 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,169
Posted By terrymorse

Arguably, the best way to train our bodies to...

Arguably, the best way to train our bodies to burn more fat is endurance exercise.

"Compared with untrained persons exercising at the same absolute intensity, persons who have undergone endurance...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-24, 10:21 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 976
Posted By terrymorse

Roadside Tire Repair

After getting stuck with a damaged tire last year on Mt. Hamilton, 12 miles from my car (thank you, Good Samaritan, for picking me up), I determined to not get stuck in the same situation. Fool me...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 06:35 PM
Replies: 1,667
Views: 32,051
Posted By terrymorse

I had a scary pass from a semi carrying hay...

I had a scary pass from a semi carrying hay bales, while climbing Hwy 88 up to Hope Valley. Two lanes, no shoulder, twisty. He passed me at full throttle on a curve, zero space.

I stayed upright,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 11:41 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 6,448
Posted By terrymorse

How dare you say such a thing, you filthy liar! I...

How dare you say such a thing, you filthy liar! I am not LA, I never doped once. I will DESTROY YOU!

No, wait...let's pretend I never wrote that.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-15-24, 11:15 AM
Replies: 5,347
Views: 846,668
Posted By terrymorse

Off the beaten path in Los Altos Hills, CA ...

Off the beaten path in Los Altos Hills, CA
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 11:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 736
Posted By terrymorse

Better go with a full face shield. Some of those...

Better go with a full face shield. Some of those gnats hit hard:

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 10:54 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 6,448
Posted By terrymorse

Weird Tangent Alert

That still shot of LA above gave me an epiphany. Around that same time, when I was kitted up and sitting outside a cafe, strangers would come up to me and ask if I were Lance.

Never mind that I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 10:44 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,219
Posted By terrymorse

I have no idea what this means, and I’m a...

I have no idea what this means, and I’m a mechanical engineer (retired).
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 10:34 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,114
Posted By terrymorse

This company makes bottle cages with a range of...

This company makes bottle cages with a range of retention force, 8-14 lbs.

Dawn to Dusk > Bottle Cages (https://dawntodusk.bike/shop/all-products/cages/)

I've been using these XLAB Torpedo...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-24, 11:13 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 6,448
Posted By terrymorse

Fact check: Merckx never raced on a Trek.

Fact check: Merckx never raced on a Trek.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-24, 06:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 478
Posted By terrymorse

My biggest worry at dawn & dusk are the deer....

My biggest worry at dawn & dusk are the deer. They'll jump out onto the road without warning, and they often cross the road in groups. I've had several close misses, but some of my buddies have...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-24, 02:37 PM
Replies: 1,667
Views: 32,051
Posted By terrymorse

60+ counts as old, but not yet old enough to be...

60+ counts as old, but not yet old enough to be getting slower.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-11-24, 12:50 PM
Replies: 5,347
Views: 846,668
Posted By terrymorse

From the top of Mt Hamilton yesterday (10-April)....

From the top of Mt Hamilton yesterday (10-April).

The farthest visible mountains are the Sierra Nevada, quite far away (about 125 miles). The white stuff is snow. It's very rare to be able to see...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 12:16 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,867
Posted By terrymorse

I doubt balancing a bicycle wheel will do...

I doubt balancing a bicycle wheel will do anything to prevent speed wobble.



Add shivering to the list. The only time I've experienced speed wobble, descending Montebello Road when it was...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 12:13 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,277
Posted By terrymorse

Another thought on polarized lenses: tilting your...

Another thought on polarized lenses: tilting your head a bit can make the asphalt road surface appear black. That can be disconcerting on a fast descent.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-24, 10:00 AM
Replies: 1,667
Views: 32,051
Posted By terrymorse

I rolled up on a guy yesterday. He was wearing a...

I rolled up on a guy yesterday. He was wearing a CA State Champion jersey.

I asked him, "In what event did you win that jersey?"

He replied, "Um, not sure. What's the date on the jersey?"
...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-24, 11:26 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,922
Posted By terrymorse

Don’t believe everything that you read. That 10%...

Don’t believe everything that you read. That 10% value is way too high. More like 5% for most riders. Below 5%, go aero. Above 5%, go light. Windy, go light.

Or if you just want to have a fun...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-06-24, 11:18 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,452
Posted By terrymorse

85-95 on flat terrain. 75-80 on climbs.

85-95 on flat terrain. 75-80 on climbs.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 10:56 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 6,846
Posted By terrymorse

Well, it’s at least the most common reason why...

Well, it’s at least the most common reason why someone doesn’t feel the need to upgrade. It’s not the consumer’s fault if the new thing has an unconvincing value proposition.

Our city will pay us...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 05:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 387
Posted By terrymorse

Agree about the Zaffiro Pro G2. It's a decent...

Agree about the Zaffiro Pro G2. It's a decent tire that doesn't cost a fortune. We used them on our rental bikes, and they help up very well.

Decent price on Amazon: Zaffiro Pro G2.0 Road Bike...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 03:46 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 6,846
Posted By terrymorse

Reluctance to switch over to a new technology,...

Reluctance to switch over to a new technology, because what you are using now works fine.

Lots of new tech claims to solve a problem that doesn’t exist. I blame the tech bro echo chamber.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 01:24 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 17,794
Posted By terrymorse

The "current system" is integrated bar & stem. ...

The "current system" is integrated bar & stem.

A "previous system" is separate bar & stem.

The difference in cost between this "current system" and the "previous system" is minimal, as...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 01:05 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 17,794
Posted By terrymorse

BS. Ritchey SuperLogic are some of the best...

BS. Ritchey SuperLogic are some of the best components on the market. The major brands offer integrated cockpits in the same price range.



So what? Low-end, old tech stuff will always be cheap....
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-24, 01:37 PM
Replies: 1,667
Views: 32,051
Posted By terrymorse

Speaking of fire, for the first time our...

Speaking of fire, for the first time our insurance company gave our California home a wildfire risk score. We scored a zero:

...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-24, 01:29 PM
Replies: 1,667
Views: 32,051
Posted By terrymorse

The patron is "the boss" who maintains order and...

The patron is "the boss" who maintains order and safety.

In praise of the patron (https://www.cyclist.co.uk/in-depth/in-praise-of-the-patron)
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-24, 11:09 PM
Replies: 1,667
Views: 32,051
Posted By terrymorse

Yep, snow on Mt Hamilton today, as predicted....

Yep, snow on Mt Hamilton today, as predicted. Road closed, hope it’s clear by Saturday, I’m on the Wednesday and Saturday ride schedule.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-03-24, 09:19 AM
Replies: 12,296
Views: 240,742
Posted By terrymorse

The Bay Area is supposed to get up to 3 inches of...

The Bay Area is supposed to get up to 3 inches of snow above 2000 feet tomorrow. Do not want.

Today's Humpday Hamilton ride is still a go, but Saturday is doubtful.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-01-24, 02:43 PM
Replies: 5,347
Views: 846,668
Posted By terrymorse

I use an ultralight Pactimo rain jacket for cold...

I use an ultralight Pactimo rain jacket for cold descents. Fits easily in a jersey pocket, cuts out all wind, holds out the rain (mostly).

The water repellance was a lifesaver on Saturday, when I...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-01-24, 11:21 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,837
Posted By terrymorse

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-01-24, 11:11 AM
Replies: 5,347
Views: 846,668
Posted By terrymorse

From yesterday's Easter Ham (Mount Hamilton)...

From yesterday's Easter Ham (Mount Hamilton) ride. Skies clearing after the prior day's deluge of wind and hail, how green is that valley:
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-01-24, 10:53 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,151
Posted By terrymorse

Last time I weighed it, the scale read 14.9 lbs...

Last time I weighed it, the scale read 14.9 lbs (6.76 kg).

That's including pedals, bottle cages, AirTag with mount, mounts for Garmin and lights (front and rear). No saddle bag, pump, Garmin, or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-01-24, 10:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 594
Posted By terrymorse

I have the Lezyne Gauge Drive HP...

I have the Lezyne Gauge Drive HP (https://ride.lezyne.com/collections/hand-pumps-1/products/1-mp-gdhp-v1m04) pump, with a screw on chuck, and I use RideNow TPU tubes with a plastic valve stem...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-24, 11:07 AM
Replies: 12,296
Views: 240,742
Posted By terrymorse

Happy Trans Day of Visibility...

Happy Trans Day of Visibility (https://www.hrc.org/campaigns/international-transgender-day-of-visibility), for those who celebrate.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 10:48 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 3,786
Posted By terrymorse

Unless you are a professional model, what is the...

Unless you are a professional model, what is the issue over how you look?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-24, 07:35 PM
Replies: 12,296
Views: 240,742
Posted By terrymorse

Springtime in Northern California is either a...

Springtime in Northern California is either a lion or a lamb, and it can change from one to the other very quickly.

I went out to do my Saturday Hamilton ride today (trying to do it every...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-24, 01:33 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,030
Posted By terrymorse

Agreed, low cadence wears out your muscles, and...

Agreed, low cadence wears out your muscles, and high cadence takes more concentration to maintain power. In between lies the optimal range.

The problem with optimal gear selection on climbs is...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-24, 02:23 PM
Replies: 12,296
Views: 240,742
Posted By terrymorse

I am bravely resisting the urge to post a...

I am bravely resisting the urge to post a humorous reply to this thread:
...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-24, 12:49 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 8,719
Posted By terrymorse

I thought that most DH racers wore armor. The...

I thought that most DH racers wore armor. The ones I watched competing at Deer Valley all wore armor, but that was in the 2000s.

Maybe things have changed.
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