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Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-18-24, 05:49 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 693
Posted By Jughed

Some qualifications to my statements: -I am not...

Some qualifications to my statements:
-I am not a natural/born athlete
-I don't recover well and accumulate fatigue quickly
-I'm limited to a low carb diet, and only add carbs for intensity.

I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-16-24, 04:14 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,362
Posted By Jughed

All this bike fit advice is great... But...

All this bike fit advice is great...

But remember - you are a new rider and road bikes are not inherently comfortable machines. Bikes in general are not very comfortable...

Even with a pro top...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-15-24, 04:25 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,155
Posted By Jughed

There may have been a little assist from the...

There may have been a little assist from the wind. I actually had to cut my ride short as the crosswind sections were too dangerous. But I've ridden these segments a bunch and have never come close,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-14-24, 05:05 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,155
Posted By Jughed

2 overall KOM’s and a second place today. Put a...

2 overall KOM’s and a second place today. Put a whoopin on dem young bucks today….
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 12:49 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 5,315
Posted By Jughed

The problem is, from a business , from Trek’s...

The problem is, from a business , from Trek’s standpoint, it was a billion dollar business vs speculative words from people.

There were no positive tests, there was no proof.

It was words from...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-10-24, 04:34 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 717
Posted By Jughed

I'm going to one up you. Last night I passed...

I'm going to one up you.

Last night I passed a young buck on a CF Emonda - looked brand new, had CF wheels. He was probably in his mid 20's - all kitted up. I passed him twice.

I was riding my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-24, 04:11 AM
Replies: 642
Views: 16,774
Posted By Jughed

That $4700 top of the line Trek in todays dollars...

That $4700 top of the line Trek in todays dollars = 8k.
Todays top of the line Trek = 13k+/-.

The Look and Pinarello have an even bigger delta... way out pacing standard inflation.

And you...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-29-24, 06:42 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,155
Posted By Jughed

Baul Paul had me look at Garmin stuff... I've...

Baul Paul had me look at Garmin stuff... I've checked a few segments and it seems I'm doing OK on some leaderboards.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-25-24, 05:17 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,290
Posted By Jughed

Wax your chain, save your marriage.

Wax your chain, save your marriage.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-25-24, 04:35 AM
Replies: 642
Views: 16,774
Posted By Jughed

More like $30k for the outboard. And side...

More like $30k for the outboard. And side scan/front scan sonar with 3 screens spread about the boat, GPS controlled trolling motors... all to catch a bass.

Fishing is like biking in terms of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-25-24, 03:52 AM
Replies: 6,223
Views: 560,109
Posted By Jughed

Since I live in flatlands, did some Zwift...

Since I live in flatlands, did some Zwift training to prep for a trip to the Alps.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-24, 03:11 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,211
Posted By Jughed

Top Gear. The Clarkson, Hammond and May...

Top Gear.

The Clarkson, Hammond and May version, not the American version.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-21-24, 11:31 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 858
Posted By Jughed

Go full David Goggins and just ride 100 miles per...

Go full David Goggins and just ride 100 miles per day, every day, forever.

Or

Start with baby steps and work your way up. Avoid injury, burnout, illness - say 30-45 min per day at an easy...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-21-24, 05:25 AM
Replies: 642
Views: 16,774
Posted By Jughed

My point - there was nothing else in the store,...

My point - there was nothing else in the store, no other real options, for them to even sell. So naturally they will sell what they have...

Back in the day... yep, way back then... one could walk...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-19-24, 09:02 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 5,307
Posted By Jughed

And bang for your buck. Rolling resistance,...

And bang for your buck. Rolling resistance, handling, puncture resistance... these tires have it all. They are flat out fast compared to cheaper options. For $40-50 bucks more, over the course of...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-19-24, 06:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 576
Posted By Jughed

I'm training right now for a trip to the Alps in...

I'm training right now for a trip to the Alps in the spring. I also live in a pancake flat area, and any hills we do have are short/steep.

-Zwift - ride the Alpe and Mt Ventoux at 100% trainer...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-18-24, 07:00 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 5,307
Posted By Jughed

https://www.tradeinn.com/bikeinn/en/continental-gr...

https://www.tradeinn.com/bikeinn/en/continental-grand-prix-5000-700c-x-28-road-tyre/140558611/p?utm_source=google_products&utm_medium=merchant&id_producte=7936132&country=us&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQo...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-24, 12:41 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 596
Posted By Jughed

Elevation tracking seems close enough for me -...

Elevation tracking seems close enough for me - its the grade tracking that is lacking, seems to lag and not always be close enough to reality.

I do a local ride that's in a small valley and is...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-18-24, 04:32 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,316
Posted By Jughed

I "trained" and learned about riding on a fat...

I "trained" and learned about riding on a fat based diet for the past 5 years.

Yes, you can become more efficient at burning fat over time. But as stated above and multiple times in this thread -...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-14-24, 01:03 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,536
Posted By Jughed

And if its an out and back ride... If you...

And if its an out and back ride...

If you feel like you are just flying on the way out, like you are just cranking the pedals with ease - you have a tailwind and will pay for it the entire way...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-14-24, 10:56 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,536
Posted By Jughed

Don't stop at every rest stop for 10-15 min a...

Don't stop at every rest stop for 10-15 min a pop. Your legs will feel like concrete every time you get back on the bike.

I aim to stop every 30+/- miles, refuel, hit the mens room and go. And by...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-12-24, 04:21 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 713
Posted By Jughed

It's a small/not small investment, depending on...

It's a small/not small investment, depending on how you look at it.

But a Garmin/Wahoo type bike computer is absolutely the best device for riding. Phones are OK, but can have limited battery...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-11-24, 10:56 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 4,087
Posted By Jughed

Last two world tour bike races I watched - the...

Last two world tour bike races I watched - the winners could have been riding 20 year old steel frames, while everyone else was riding the best of the best CF had to offer, and still won with a big...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-24, 04:24 PM
Replies: 2,345
Views: 352,572
Posted By Jughed

01 Zurich - all stock except for the seat...

01 Zurich - all stock except for the seat possibly. When I bought it the stem was upside down, brake hoods an bar angles were all wonky. New bar tape, bars/hoods in the correct position, fit and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-08-24, 06:43 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,287
Posted By Jughed

PB - another thing to consider as we get older is...

PB - another thing to consider as we get older is consistency. We don't rebound like we did...

Figuring out a way to spin the pedals all winter helps a bunch. Typically, you come into spring in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-08-24, 05:51 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 3,744
Posted By Jughed

Grinder. Ex power lifter, so I have the leg...

Grinder.

Ex power lifter, so I have the leg strength. All of my pedal power comes in at lower heart rates and lower cadence levels - I have a lower max heart rate than many, spinning at high...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-07-24, 01:15 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,287
Posted By Jughed

And forget about speed, at least in the...

And forget about speed, at least in the beginning.

Ride a comfortable pace for as long as you can. Easy breathing, smooth pedaling, focus on cadence... sure, go out and give it the beans every so...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-24, 12:13 PM
Replies: 3,116
Views: 533,973
Posted By Jughed

Just looking at that bike makes me 10 watts...

Just looking at that bike makes me 10 watts faster.

That there is a machine.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-05-24, 06:51 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,316
Posted By Jughed

That's my partially informed take as well. ...

That's my partially informed take as well.

The occasional spike, which otherwise healthy people are also subject to, is not a concern to overall health and longevity.

For T2DM people, its a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-04-24, 01:56 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 6,472
Posted By Jughed

Quoting this because of the past 3 weeks - ...

Quoting this because of the past 3 weeks -

My goal was to get below 180 knowing that I would gain weight when I added carbs and intervals.

Week 3 of 2x per week of 2x20 or 3x10 threshold...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-29-24, 07:11 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,316
Posted By Jughed

Yep. I did the 4 horsemen on zwift a few weeks...

Yep. I did the 4 horsemen on zwift a few weeks back. I did the first 3 climbs at 220-240, radio tower at 300... eating only a small amount of carbs throughout.

Hit the Alpe at the 2:45 mark, which...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-29-24, 05:28 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,316
Posted By Jughed

T2, low carb, no meds here - at it for 5 years...

T2, low carb, no meds here - at it for 5 years now.

This regimen has put the T2 into complete remission, good luck on your journey and stick with it!!!

You can reverse T2 - absolutely. I've...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-29-24, 05:01 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 6,523
Posted By Jughed

My 2 cents - The leap from a big box store...

My 2 cents -

The leap from a big box store or $300 "euro" bike from the internet to a mid spec 105 bike is going to be a decent improvement. Add a good set of fast tires and wheels, another good...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-24, 03:30 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,196
Posted By Jughed

5’11 32” inseam. Longer torso. For Trek road...

5’11 32” inseam. Longer torso.

For Trek road bikes that’s a 58CM, possible 56CM.

My Lemond is a 55, old Cannondale was a 54(Pro fit)

All have similar seat tubes, but different stack/reach....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-20-24, 01:50 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 5,764
Posted By Jughed

Im going to bump this thread with the quote above...

Im going to bump this thread with the quote above and my latest experience.

This was the end of three intense training blocks last spring .
A summer of free riding, Z2 fall/winter training prior...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-24, 06:59 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 3,919
Posted By Jughed

No matter what you make or how much you have/can...

No matter what you make or how much you have/can afford - there will always be a product that is bigger/better faster and cost more than you can afford. (For the most part, Bezos and Musk types...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-24, 06:37 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,196
Posted By Jughed

Size bike and the position you are comfortable in...

Size bike and the position you are comfortable in both play a role. Looking the pictures of your bike - your seat height to bar height ratio is way more than I can deal with, even when I'm fit. When...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-24, 04:22 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,196
Posted By Jughed

Yep, a 56CM Trek is going to be too small. I’m...

Yep, a 56CM Trek is going to be too small. I’m just at 6’ and ride a 58CM Trek, but 55-56 in other brands…

”entry level” bike…

Personally I ride a Trek Emonda ALR5. Aluminum frame with 105.
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-18-24, 04:34 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 938
Posted By Jughed

Word of mouth often works. Ask around local bike...

Word of mouth often works. Ask around local bike shops, local bike clubs, co-op's... You never know what people may be sitting on.

I put out word that I wanted a 2000' +/- Zurich, about 6 months...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-16-24, 05:59 AM
Replies: 424
Views: 13,327
Posted By Jughed

Since you didn't respond to my other post where I...

Since you didn't respond to my other post where I pointed out that it would take over 30#'s of additional weight to create the 16% time difference you were spouting off about... I don't expect you to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-15-24, 03:35 PM
Replies: 424
Views: 13,327
Posted By Jughed

I will watch that video later... And you...

I will watch that video later...

And you make a good point, my wheels are not only 40% lighter, they are also 40mm deep semi aero wheels - probably feeling both situations.

Whatever the reasons...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-15-24, 07:29 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,994
Posted By Jughed

Same. I used the bike power meter when on my dumb...

Same. I used the bike power meter when on my dumb trainer. I could do the same efforts on each type of trainer - but I didn't.

To date, mileage with my smart trainer and zwift is well over 2x that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-15-24, 07:21 AM
Replies: 424
Views: 13,327
Posted By Jughed

When I go between my 2300g stock wheelset and my...

When I go between my 2300g stock wheelset and my 1500g CF wheelset - I can feel, in a big way the difference in acceleration and ease of pedaling. The bike is actually transformed into a different...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-13-24, 01:02 PM
Replies: 279
Views: 8,597
Posted By Jughed

The other thread had a claim that Shimano 7000...

The other thread had a claim that Shimano 7000 rim brakes are "better" than discs.

I have both.

I ride both back to back, and often.

The disc brakes are flat out better. Better stopping in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-13-24, 12:35 PM
Replies: 424
Views: 13,327
Posted By Jughed

Interesting. #5's of difference up an 8 mile...

Interesting.

#5's of difference up an 8 mile 8% climb (Alpe dHuez) = a .97% total time difference for the lighter bike, about 2-3 min total depending on rider weight and power.

It's the same...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-13-24, 04:48 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 5,233
Posted By Jughed

It's been about 5 years since I've eaten fast...

It's been about 5 years since I've eaten fast food, prior to that I ate a steady supply of FF from multiple places a few times a week - and I paid the price.

Mc'd double quarter pounder with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-09-24, 07:54 AM
Replies: 424
Views: 13,327
Posted By Jughed

I only put Lite beverages in my water bottles.

I only put Lite beverages in my water bottles.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-24, 04:19 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,950
Posted By Jughed

That last feller is way suspicious to me… both of...

That last feller is way suspicious to me… both of them for that matter.

Just these past few years we’ve seen a number of riders start to crack into the time ranges of the dopers. The ADZ top 100...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-08-24, 05:50 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 7,412
Posted By Jughed

Ride your bike, ride your bike... someone said...

Ride your bike, ride your bike... someone said that once.

Update - at this point last year I had already finished 2 12 weeks blocks of intensity. I started too early without enough "base" miles. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-24, 05:15 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,950
Posted By Jughed

"Simeoni testified in court that he began doping...

"Simeoni testified in court that he began doping in 1993, that Dr. Ferrari had prescribed him doping products such as EPO and Human Growth Hormone in 1996 and 1997, and that Ferrari also gave him...
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