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Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-24, 04:48 PM
Replies: 10,513
Views: 180,495
Posted By terrymorse

242 miles this week, more than average. Next...

242 miles this week, more than average.

Next week is infusion week for Mrs tm, so not as much riding, but I may be able to sneak in one Mt. Hamilton day. After all this medical stuff is over, I'm...
03-17-24, 02:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 411
Posted By terrymorse

Possibilities: you live near Ned Overend ...

Possibilities:

you live near Ned Overend
these are big boys with big Watts, but mediocre W/kg
the climb is short enough to anaerobically blast it, and these old guys know how to suffer
03-17-24, 10:24 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,407
Posted By terrymorse

Um. When riding, it's either a cycling cap, a do...

Um. When riding, it's either a cycling cap, a do rag, or skin cancer.

Club Hair Loss.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-24, 06:59 PM
Replies: 10,513
Views: 180,495
Posted By terrymorse

Ho hum, just another gorgeous Mt. Hamilton ride...

Ho hum, just another gorgeous Mt. Hamilton ride (https://www.strava.com/activities/10974763834), with warmish temperatures, blue sky, little traffic, and not much wind.

I took a couple minutes off...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 10,513
Views: 180,495
Posted By terrymorse

And the reduced visibility that comes with that...

And the reduced visibility that comes with that bluish haze. I guess it's all that humidity.

As long as the onshore winds are blowing, and there are no nearby wildfires, our sky stays blue with...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-24, 06:51 PM
Replies: 10,513
Views: 180,495
Posted By terrymorse

Nice, it was a pretty decent day, all things...

Nice, it was a pretty decent day, all things considered.

I was planning to do Mt. Hamilton today, but when I checked the weather station that said gusts to 57 mph, I wimped out.

So I just did a...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-24, 06:29 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,348
Posted By terrymorse

Lighten up, Francis.

Lighten up, Francis.
03-15-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 5,514
Posted By terrymorse

Consider: Armstrong weighed ~ 40 pounds more...

Consider:

Armstrong weighed ~ 40 pounds more than Pantani. Their fastest times up l'Alpe d'Huez were essentially identical.
03-14-24, 10:51 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 4,880
Posted By terrymorse

How about a link to such a news story? Because...

How about a link to such a news story? Because this "pros ride gear proven to be slower" story sounds like bunk.
03-13-24, 06:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 411
Posted By terrymorse

Strava Leader Board for Us Olds

Strava's segment leader board has an option to show by age category only. This may be a paid subscription feature, I'm not sure.

I'm in the 65-69 category now, and I'm having some fun trying to...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-24, 12:27 PM
Replies: 10,513
Views: 180,495
Posted By terrymorse

Bold! My cutoff for knee warmers is ~ 65º F,...

Bold!

My cutoff for knee warmers is ~ 65º F, leg warmers ~ 55º F.
03-13-24, 11:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 411
Posted By terrymorse

I'd go further and say all hills are great for...

I'd go further and say all hills are great for cycling: < 1' hills for sprint power, 3-5' hills for VO2max, 10-20' hills for threshold, > 20' hills for tempo/endurance.

One of my favorite training...
03-12-24, 10:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 520
Posted By terrymorse

Truth! Since I aged up to the 65 group a few...

Truth!

Since I aged up to the 65 group a few months ago, I’ve been trying to pick off some geezer KOMs. Not that easy in the Bay Area. I’ve had to dig pretty hard to grab the occasional uphill...
03-12-24, 03:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 411
Posted By terrymorse

Fitness Age and VO2max Estimator

I found this questionnaire website in which you answer a bunch of questions, and it gives you a fitness age and VO2max estimate.

I tried it out, and its estimate for my VO2max seems pretty close...
03-12-24, 02:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 650
Posted By terrymorse

Given that there was only one year in which the...

Given that there was only one year in which the TT was held (2004), I'd suggest that having that many high placings from a TT is informative.

But yes, the non-TT times are remarkable, also....
03-12-24, 01:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 650
Posted By terrymorse

Because a TT is a full gas maximum effort from...

Because a TT is a full gas maximum effort from start to finish, contrasted to a road race with its attacks and tactics, and the TT rider doesn't have to do it at the end of a long stage.

It's no...
03-12-24, 12:50 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 650
Posted By terrymorse

If that group is doing that climb as part of a...

If that group is doing that climb as part of a stage, and they are matching the best TT times on that climb, it is surprising.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-24, 12:17 PM
Replies: 440
Views: 12,337
Posted By terrymorse

Add me to the "gave up on the 'sew up'" club. My...

Add me to the "gave up on the 'sew up'" club. My turning point was when high pressure clinchers on hooked rims came on the market. No more hassle with glue, no more punctures that required an...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-24, 12:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 477
Posted By terrymorse

Reflective gear is okay, but outside the limited...

Reflective gear is okay, but outside the limited range where it works, it doesn't:

"A reflector functions only when a light is shining on it, the driver's eye is directly behind the light, the...
03-11-24, 01:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 520
Posted By terrymorse

True statement.

True statement.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-24, 03:16 PM
Replies: 10,513
Views: 180,495
Posted By terrymorse

Taking a coffee stop at SBX Los Gatos. Life is...

Taking a coffee stop at SBX Los Gatos. Life is good:

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03-09-24, 05:04 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 2,994
Posted By terrymorse

Okay, I rode that segment today, because that top...

Okay, I rode that segment today, because that top speed was pretty lame. I did an out-of-the-saddle sprint until I ran out of gears, sat down and spun out at 125 cadence.

New highest speed: 40.8...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-24, 06:48 PM
Replies: 10,513
Views: 180,495
Posted By terrymorse

I know that Altamont section well. It doesn't...

I know that Altamont section well. It doesn't help that it gets quite steep in parts. I rode down that a few days ago with traffic, and the road was wet. I usually descend pretty fast, but not that...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-24, 01:30 PM
Replies: 10,513
Views: 180,495
Posted By terrymorse

Agreed -- long climbs on the trainer are so much...

Agreed -- long climbs on the trainer are so much harder than the real thing. I recently did Ventoux on Rouvy, and it wrecked me. I'll do similar length climbs IRL, and they are not nearly as...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-24, 01:23 PM
Replies: 10,513
Views: 180,495
Posted By terrymorse

My Garmin 830 has been working flawlessly since I...

My Garmin 830 has been working flawlessly since I bought it. Paired with iPhone, auto-uploads to Garmin Connect, then to Strava.

Downside: the cost.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-24, 01:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 532
Posted By terrymorse

That's not funny. BOTD, we'd hammer out...

That's not funny.

BOTD, we'd hammer out small dings in steel rims, but never in aluminum rims.

That rim is toast.
03-08-24, 12:32 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 955
Posted By terrymorse

Yeah, as someone in the same age range, training...

Yeah, as someone in the same age range, training is different now.

I used to be able to just get off the couch and pile on the training volume and intensity for weeks at a time, and I saw my...
03-07-24, 11:48 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 2,994
Posted By terrymorse

I’m an 80/20 climber, more or less. 80% in...

I’m an 80/20 climber, more or less.

80% in the saddle, 20% out of the saddle.
03-07-24, 06:35 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 702
Posted By terrymorse

I have my eye on one of these: ...

I have my eye on one of these:

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Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-24, 06:22 PM
Replies: 10,513
Views: 180,495
Posted By terrymorse

We have harriers who hang out at the baylands,...

We have harriers who hang out at the baylands, sharing the space with walkers and joggers.

There's a raised levee with a path on top, where the wind blows off the water towards the levee and...
03-07-24, 04:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 702
Posted By terrymorse

I was thinking about those aero jerseys, speed...

I was thinking about those aero jerseys, speed suits, and aero socks. Those pop up on fast group rides.
03-07-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 702
Posted By terrymorse

That depends somewhat on the type of group ride.

That depends somewhat on the type of group ride.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-24, 11:27 AM
Replies: 10,513
Views: 180,495
Posted By terrymorse

Truly, you have a dizzying intellect.

Truly, you have a dizzying intellect.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-24, 11:08 AM
Replies: 10,513
Views: 180,495
Posted By terrymorse

"Never get involved in a land war in...

"Never get involved in a land war in Asia!"
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-24, 03:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 477
Posted By terrymorse

I've been using Cygolite for many years, day and...

I've been using Cygolite for many years, day and night.

The Metro series (https://cygolite.com/product/) meets your requirements.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-24, 03:32 PM
Replies: 440
Views: 12,337
Posted By terrymorse

Is you real name Ben Hur, or maybe Mad Max?

Is you real name Ben Hur, or maybe Mad Max?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-24, 02:38 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,049
Posted By terrymorse

The cycling public reaction seems to be "we don't...

The cycling public reaction seems to be "we don't want to look any uglier than we already are".

Come on, public. It's ugly and fast, or pretty and slow. Make up your minds!
03-06-24, 01:16 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 5,514
Posted By terrymorse

Those "ifs" are doing some pretty heavy lifting....

Those "ifs" are doing some pretty heavy lifting. :notamused:
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-24, 06:35 PM
Replies: 10,513
Views: 180,495
Posted By terrymorse

And always carry a light sweater. ...

And always carry a light sweater.

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30 Rock
03-05-24, 05:42 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,699
Posted By terrymorse

With a few exceptions, pro cyclists are as...

With a few exceptions, pro cyclists are as energetically efficient in or out of the saddle. Some of the best climbers (Pantani, Contador) spent much of their time out of the saddle.

Even avid...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-24, 12:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,077
Posted By terrymorse

Higgs mechanism.

Higgs mechanism.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-24, 12:28 PM
Replies: 440
Views: 12,337
Posted By terrymorse

Nah, that was an on-topic snarky clap back on a...

Nah, that was an on-topic snarky clap back on a "my 90 year-old grandmother smokes two packs a day" anecdote.
03-05-24, 12:20 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,699
Posted By terrymorse

You're in rare but good company. ...

You're in rare but good company.

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03-04-24, 07:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 262
Posted By terrymorse

I use 3m Scotch-Weld PR40 Instant Adhesive...

I use 3m Scotch-Weld PR40 Instant Adhesive (https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/p/d/v000311416/).
03-04-24, 04:56 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,699
Posted By terrymorse

Interesting. Can you describe how you use drop...

Interesting. Can you describe how you use drop bars to engage your back and torso muscles when climbing?

I do most of my climbing in the tops, or the hoods when out of the saddle. I don’t use the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-04-24, 02:07 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,034
Posted By terrymorse

I read about the possible link between...

I read about the possible link between inflammation and AF in Zinn: The Haywire Heart (https://www.amazon.com/Haywire-Heart-exercise-protect-heart/dp/1937715671), which led me to this review article:...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-04-24, 01:06 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,034
Posted By terrymorse

Yes, I've read that inflammation is important for...

Yes, I've read that inflammation is important for inducing improvement.

But this brings up the idea of "not all exercise induced inflammation good". I'm thinking of cardiac scarring that might...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-04-24, 12:20 PM
Replies: 10,513
Views: 180,495
Posted By terrymorse

UPDATE: It's below freezing at the summit, and my...

UPDATE: It's below freezing at the summit, and my limit for long descents is about 40F. Playing the discretion card today.

Tomorrow is another day -- hopefully a warmer day.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-24, 11:42 PM
Replies: 10,513
Views: 180,495
Posted By terrymorse

No, Western Wheelers. I’m still tempted, can...

No, Western Wheelers.

I’m still tempted, can always turn around if it gets nasty. I descended the other day when it was 42F, and that was fine. Except for the poor visibility and wet road.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-24, 11:34 PM
Replies: 10,513
Views: 180,495
Posted By terrymorse

Local club is having a social Mt Hamilton ride...

Local club is having a social Mt Hamilton ride tomorrow, to see the snow.

You normally don’t have to ask me twice to do Mt Hamilton, but brrrrrrr. It’s currently 31.6F at the summit.

What do...
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