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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 07:38 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 682
Posted By Sierra_rider

I was being a bit facetious, but I did get...

I was being a bit facetious, but I did get lectured on here before for my ride nutrition. I guess it was unacceptable to use simple carbs to fuel my way through a 5000 calorie ride:lol:. For a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 07:18 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 682
Posted By Sierra_rider

Yep, the XL...fun race, but very competitive....

Yep, the XL...fun race, but very competitive. Just going off average speed, I would've been podium material for my class, in last year's event. This year was completely stacked and a podium ended up...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 04:01 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 682
Posted By Sierra_rider

A bit of a tangent, and I always get someone who...

A bit of a tangent, and I always get someone who thinks I should fuel off of kale smoothies and broccoli florets, but my recent fueling strategy for the 70 mile/8300' climbing XC MTB race at Sea...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 11:50 AM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,074
Posted By Sierra_rider

It's back to crappy weather up here in the...

It's back to crappy weather up here in the mountains, It's 41F as I type this soooo...a zone 2 ride of 20 miles and 4500' up the virtual Daylight Pass in fake Death Valley.



Lol. I've only run...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-24, 08:16 PM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,074
Posted By Sierra_rider

Spent the last few days in out of town for a work...

Spent the last few days in out of town for a work assignment, so I was speeding home today to get a ride in. I ended up running into my "training partner" down in town and we raced up one of the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-24, 09:49 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,306
Posted By Sierra_rider

My big argument against carbon wheels with rim...

My big argument against carbon wheels with rim brakes is mostly just the braking. I still have 1 road bike with carbon wheels and rim brakes...it's not my "daily driver" bike so it caught me...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-24, 08:26 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 841
Posted By Sierra_rider

I guess it depends on the bike, there are some...

I guess it depends on the bike, there are some nuances to different gravel bikes. Everything from bikes that are practically road bikes with wide tire clearances, to drop bar MTBs. My particular...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 08:15 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 1,994
Posted By Sierra_rider

I'm no carbon fiber expert...what I do know has...

I'm no carbon fiber expert...what I do know has come from doing carbon fiber repair on a bike and making small parts out of CF...but flexy Ali bars screams "void spaces and uneven resin application,"...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-24, 11:09 PM
Replies: 3,261
Views: 639,265
Posted By Sierra_rider

Today's easy ride after a week full of racing....

Today's easy ride after a week full of racing. Did nearly 70 miles of XC MTB racing on Friday, so it was nice to get some mellow road miles in. A couple of the pictures show why I'm a fan of wide...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-24, 02:38 PM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,074
Posted By Sierra_rider

Mellow road ride to spin out the race legs, 48...

Mellow road ride to spin out the race legs, 48 miles and 4400' of climbing. Mid-70s and sunny, couldn't ask for more enjoyable cycling weather.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-24, 12:07 AM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,074
Posted By Sierra_rider

Did a little bit of mountain bike racing today at...

Did a little bit of mountain bike racing today at Sea Otter...about 68 miles and 8400', with a 5 hour and 12 minute finishing time. My personal performance exceeded my expectations and I set some...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 11:01 PM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,074
Posted By Sierra_rider

MTB racing tonight, all together about 20 miles...

MTB racing tonight, all together about 20 miles and 1500' of gain...although only 13 of those were race miles. I took 2nd in a pretty stacked field, I did a come-from-behind sprint and was short by...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 12:54 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 2,985
Posted By Sierra_rider

I just can't get past the $8600 commuter bike. I...

I just can't get past the $8600 commuter bike. I love my XC bike, but it would not be my choice for a commuter bike unless it was the only bike I owned. Even then, mine cost considerably less than...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 09:20 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 2,985
Posted By Sierra_rider

That's an $8600 commuter bike...but anyway, I'd...

That's an $8600 commuter bike...but anyway, I'd keep the suspension fork on it. It's an XC bike, it already doesn't make sense as a commuter bike, so why not run the suspension fork? Furthermore,...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-17-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,116
Posted By Sierra_rider

I try to spend the majority of my time in zone 2,...

I try to spend the majority of my time in zone 2, as I'm doing 12-15 hours a week, with occasional weeks with much more than that. That being said, I live in the mountains and my "flattest" route is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-24, 09:27 PM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,074
Posted By Sierra_rider

No miles for me today. Knocked out some yard...

No miles for me today. Knocked out some yard work, tore off part of my dilapidated deck, and mostly tackled the last of my side work out in the shop. I was actually dying to go for a ride, but common...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 09:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 941
Posted By Sierra_rider

I think the most commonly cited reason for...

I think the most commonly cited reason for dropped seatstays, at least by the manufacturers, is that it allows more flex/compliant ride qualities. I don't necessarily buy that reason, as any flex in...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-16-24, 10:38 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,240
Posted By Sierra_rider

I've been running the 2.2 Race Kings on my XC...

I've been running the 2.2 Race Kings on my XC bike this entire season, it was cool to see Dylan Johnson's success at Midsouth on them. They definitely roll faster than they look like they should. My...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-15-24, 09:36 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,240
Posted By Sierra_rider

My gravel bike is currently running 42mm S-works...

My gravel bike is currently running 42mm S-works Pathfinder Pros. I was aiming for a fast rolling set up with these and it does that well...these are a really great set up for light gravel or a...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 09:12 PM
Replies: 3,261
Views: 639,265
Posted By Sierra_rider

Today...sometimes the phone freaks out about...

Today...sometimes the phone freaks out about taking pictures while moving:...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 06:25 PM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,074
Posted By Sierra_rider

Easy-ish ride for today, as I'm "tapering" for...

Easy-ish ride for today, as I'm "tapering" for the big XC race at Sea Otter this week. Nailed the golden ratio on a local loop that had 43 miles and 4300' of gain, at a low-for-me wattage.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 10:54 AM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,201,820
Posted By Sierra_rider

If 2 TPU tubes are fast, 3 should be even more...

If 2 TPU tubes are fast, 3 should be even more fasterer. IDK if you ever tried TPU tubes before, but they are faster. I forget the exact number, but maybe 5-10 watts and a bit of weight. IIRC, when I...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 10:43 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 4,082
Posted By Sierra_rider

I was going to poke fun at the OP for proverbial...

I was going to poke fun at the OP for proverbial brick throwing, but then I decided to Google what this PAS Normal stuff was all about. Holy crap, that stuff is expensive...but undoubtedly...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,152
Posted By Sierra_rider

Just check out the Silca tire pressure calculator...

Just check out the Silca tire pressure calculator and be done with it. I generally run 65-70 psi in my road bike tires, depending on size. That's a perfect compromise pressure for me, feels is fast...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-15-24, 08:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 383
Posted By Sierra_rider

Probably added miles, washing machines do cycle. ...

Probably added miles, washing machines do cycle.

In all seriousness, the Garmin 530 was a massive improvement over the 520, in regards to water resistance. My 520 used to read very low on...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 08:12 AM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,201,820
Posted By Sierra_rider

My driveway is long, about 300', and I don't...

My driveway is long, about 300', and I don't plow/clear/shovel it...getting out to the road was a bit interesting.:lol:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 07:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 489
Posted By Sierra_rider

Is that the "reversing into the garage with a...

Is that the "reversing into the garage with a bike on the roof rack" seat post?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 01:45 PM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,074
Posted By Sierra_rider

Rounded out the week with a 3x15' FTP interval...

Rounded out the week with a 3x15' FTP interval session up Zwift's version of virtual Ventoux, plus some extra mileage before and after the climb. Total of 2 hours, 26 miles, and 5400 very fake feet....
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 478
Posted By Sierra_rider

Deer darting from the side of the road is my...

Deer darting from the side of the road is my biggest fear. I've seen quite a few bears, but they're usually trying to get as far away from me as possible. I've seen mountain lions, they're mildly...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-24, 01:12 PM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,074
Posted By Sierra_rider

Today was the return of crappy weather...it's...

Today was the return of crappy weather...it's actively snowing right now...so back indoors. Did a couple of easy recovery rides on Rouvy, first was an hour of virtual Paris-Roubaix for 22 miles and...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-12-24, 09:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 189
Posted By Sierra_rider

If these had been out awhile ago, I likely...

If these had been out awhile ago, I likely wouldn't have ended up buying Garmin Rallies. The Favero SPD SLs on my road bike have been flawless, can't say the same for the Garmins. I'm assuming that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,074
Posted By Sierra_rider

Road ride today, 37 miles and 5100' of climbing....

Road ride today, 37 miles and 5100' of climbing. The intent was to just go ride tempo, but I was feeling really good and ended up setting a handful of PRs on some fairly challenging climbs. One of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 10:33 PM
Replies: 510
Views: 148,124
Posted By Sierra_rider

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Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-24, 09:56 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,687
Posted By Sierra_rider

So far I'm actually liking the semi-wireless of...

So far I'm actually liking the semi-wireless of my Ultegra di2 over the AXS on my XC bike. The Sram works fine, but I've found battery life to be slightly annoying on the XC bike...enough that I...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-11-24, 09:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 553
Posted By Sierra_rider

Yeah, I think you'd be happy with something in...

Yeah, I think you'd be happy with something in that range. Definite maybe on the dropper. Droppers are almost mandatory for my riding, but if your bike doesn't come with one, at least try it out...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-11-24, 05:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 553
Posted By Sierra_rider

I'm a proponent of the modern geometry,...

I'm a proponent of the modern geometry, regardless of the rider's skill level. Whatever terrain you intend to ride, is going to probably be the biggest factor in how slack/progressive of geometry you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 04:25 PM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,074
Posted By Sierra_rider

A friend and I met up for a road ride this...

A friend and I met up for a road ride this morning, the pace ended up being very mellow(only 14.5 mph) and the weather was perfect(60s/70s.) All together, 59 miles and 6500' of gain.

...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 12:36 AM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,074
Posted By Sierra_rider

All together, 18 miles and 1500' of elevation on...

All together, 18 miles and 1500' of elevation on the XC bike, at tonight's local race series...although only 12 of those miles were race miles. Some hitters showed up this week, I came out on top...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-24, 11:03 PM
Replies: 3,261
Views: 639,265
Posted By Sierra_rider

From a couple of rides this past weekend: ...

From a couple of rides this past weekend:
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-24, 05:51 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 844
Posted By Sierra_rider

As others have said, you'll be much slower on a...

As others have said, you'll be much slower on a mountainous century. I as someone who's ridden the Death Ride before, and rides those climbs on a regular basis, the long climbs stack up the fatigue...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-24, 05:37 PM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,074
Posted By Sierra_rider

Did a zone 2 ride at 255 watts up the virtual...

Did a zone 2 ride at 255 watts up the virtual Tourmalet on Rouvy. 11.5 miles and 4550' of fake climbing, in a little less than 1.5 hours.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-24, 12:02 AM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,201,820
Posted By Sierra_rider

Brand new bike, it climbs like a dream: ...

Brand new bike, it climbs like a dream:
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 11:48 PM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,074
Posted By Sierra_rider

Thanks, the option was that or black...I used to...

Thanks, the option was that or black...I used to be all about black bikes, but I've learned to embrace color. My road bike of the past 5 years or so was my first "colorful" bike...kind of a bright...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-24, 06:43 PM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,074
Posted By Sierra_rider

That doesn't surprise me...as it seems, to a...

That doesn't surprise me...as it seems, to a highly uneducated person such as myself, like an adaptation to keep the brain oxygenated during hard efforts. Although I'm talking out my rear on that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-24, 06:24 PM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,074
Posted By Sierra_rider

A bit longer ride today...I drove down the hill...

A bit longer ride today...I drove down the hill from my house to start the ride, as it was still in the 30s by mid morning. About 3k' down the hill, it was in the 50s. Fun times other than a headwind...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-24, 11:57 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,903
Posted By Sierra_rider

Like adult underwear, the answer is depends. I've...

Like adult underwear, the answer is depends. I've been playing around with the My Windsock app and seeing where how aero and weight factor into my rides. It appears the break over point, where weight...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-06-24, 09:56 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,429
Posted By Sierra_rider

I just saw it pop up on the "new posts" search...

I just saw it pop up on the "new posts" search and decided to respond, but yeah, still in my 30s. Regardless of age, the research suggests that we generally pick the best cadence. The caveat to that...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-06-24, 07:11 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,429
Posted By Sierra_rider

IMO, just stick with whatever cadence you feel...

IMO, just stick with whatever cadence you feel comfortable with. Any leg fatigue is probably going to be minimized at your self-selected cadence.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 06:55 PM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,074
Posted By Sierra_rider

Took the new bike out for it's maiden voyage this...

Took the new bike out for it's maiden voyage this afternoon, a total of 26 miles, 3300' of climbing, and an average temp of 46F. I'm really impressed with it, very stiff(in a good way) and...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-24, 02:29 PM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 355,257
Posted By Sierra_rider

My new bike, crappy photo edit, as I was having...

My new bike, crappy photo edit, as I was having trouble with the contrast of the snow and trees in the horizon:
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