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03-13-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 409
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

You denigrate yourself unnecessarily. Just look...

You denigrate yourself unnecessarily. Just look around at other people. Your numbers are probably about right. Sure you could do better, but compared to what? When I was 18, I could run a 3000' plus...
03-12-24, 07:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 409
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

78 y.o., I got 46 y.o. and 45. I had a treadmill...

78 y.o., I got 46 y.o. and 45. I had a treadmill test which produced about the same athletic age.
03-10-24, 04:27 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 953
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

That's also what I use. I've sometimes taken it...

That's also what I use. I've sometimes taken it at the end of a ride, others just in the evening.

However, cramps are almost always due to overuse, not any deficiency. That's what blood draws say....
03-06-24, 10:51 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 953
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

I've started over so many times in the past 2...

I've started over so many times in the past 2 years, I've lost count. I get going and something happens. Supposedly that's all over. All the docs say I'm good to go, so I'm at it again and I've been...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,031
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

I'm working on developing more on this issue with...

I'm working on developing more on this issue with my cyclist and recovered Afibber PCP. If we get anywhere, I'll expand it to my cardiology community. If that comes to anything, I'll post somewhere...
03-06-24, 11:05 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 5,714
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

"Actual food!" Yes, and the closer to the soil,...

"Actual food!" Yes, and the closer to the soil, the better.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-24, 12:48 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,031
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

Randonneurs say no NSAIDS during the ride. Too...

Randonneurs say no NSAIDS during the ride. Too often they mask problems which should be show-stoppers, leading to real injury. Injuries are the bane of the athletic life. Plus inflammation is a part...
03-01-24, 07:39 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 917
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

Did you get fit advice here? My guess is...

Did you get fit advice here?

My guess is that it was the cleats. Do your toes point in a slightly different direction now? That's the usual fix for your chondromalacia, very common.
03-01-24, 01:29 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,605
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

That's right and is a big reason that I do all my...

That's right and is a big reason that I do all my strength work at the gym through the full range of motion of the joints involved. My squats are ass to grass, etc. I spend a good bit of time...
02-28-24, 09:29 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,696
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

Among my geezer riding buddies, going to a lower...

Among my geezer riding buddies, going to a lower drop bar as we aged is more common than raising the bar. Me too. This as a result of beginning to experience back pain. Why? My guess is that a more...
02-27-24, 08:41 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,696
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

78 and recently went back to slightly lower bars,...

78 and recently went back to slightly lower bars, though just a few cm below my saddle I stretch, plank, and do pushups every morning, go to the gym twice a week, and ride indoors mostly here in the...
02-27-24, 06:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 743
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

As I've said, you can tell if your zones are...

As I've said, you can tell if your zones are about right by going by breathing to find the top of zones 2 and 4, then extrapolating to the the rest of them The Europeans are more sensible about this,...
02-27-24, 02:06 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,683
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

That's amazing. I'm a "eat half my kJ rider" for...

That's amazing. I'm a "eat half my kJ rider" for anything over a few hours. On long rides, I start that in the first hour. No athletes contributed to my pedigree. More like lawyers and shopkeepers....
02-26-24, 06:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 743
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

If one wants to keep track of one's rate of HR...

If one wants to keep track of one's rate of HR drop, there's a very good method which works well for indoor cycling. It's the LSCT warmup:...
02-26-24, 05:57 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 743
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

The great thing about power is that you can do...

The great thing about power is that you can do intervals at a specific load right from the first pedal stroke. With HR, you won't really know your zone until the effort's over and it's harder to hold...
02-25-24, 03:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 743
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

That zone stuff is also to develop one's aerobic...

That zone stuff is also to develop one's aerobic system. Z5 work will for sure increase one's power in Z2. Just depends on what one is trying to do. Seeking one's limits is interesting even if one is...
02-25-24, 02:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 743
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

No, you're right about everything. Good work!...

No, you're right about everything. Good work! Except I disagree, 50 is not old. I'm 78 and I'm not old either. Screw that. I did my best riding when I was over 60. For sure, 220-age is BS. It's an...
02-25-24, 01:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 347
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

I'm not the one to always say "see a doctor"...

I'm not the one to always say "see a doctor" rather than talk to us. But in this case, I'd say, "Has a doctor seen this?" That doesn't sound good, and it just might not have anything to do with your...
02-25-24, 01:45 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,996
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

OTOH, the Campy bottle opener is cool accessory....

OTOH, the Campy bottle opener is cool accessory. See if they have one of those when you take the pedals back.
02-24-24, 05:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 487
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

OTOH, as we age, fitness becomes even more...

OTOH, as we age, fitness becomes even more critical. You ain't seen nuthin' yet. The walker is not as far away as we wish it were. For me, it's fear, always a good motivator.

As long as the arm is...
02-24-24, 01:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 487
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

That's tough. I have found that I can't exist as...

That's tough. I have found that I can't exist as the human I want to be if I don't do something every day. Doesn't have to be much . ..just stretches, planks and pushups before breakfast is enough to...
02-22-24, 04:56 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,538
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

I will also admit to having climbed in Z2 when...

I will also admit to having climbed in Z2 when riding with some slower friends, many years ago. Usually I'd do it in a giant gear or one-legged if the climbs weren't too long, not wanting the climb...
02-22-24, 12:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 695
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

I also lift twice a week. Riding before the...

I also lift twice a week. Riding before the workout worked best for me, right before. I found my max weights were the same whether I'd ridden or not. As above, not so with lifting first. Pedal...
02-22-24, 12:47 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,538
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

They're probably going quite hard. I don't know...

They're probably going quite hard. I don't know of anyone who climbs in zone 2, even on all day events. The best aerobic conditioning I've ever found is simply riding with a group that's faster than...
02-21-24, 04:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,002
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

The risk to one's liver from statins doesn't look...

The risk to one's liver from statins doesn't look that great: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4766774/
Problems with statins more usually involve muscle pain. There are also alternative...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 3,380
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

As it is said, "The way to be happy is to make...

As it is said, "The way to be happy is to make others so." For one thing, you are incredibly wealthy compared to historical norms, just because you are an American. I have close Muslim friends from...
02-19-24, 12:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 806
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

That's the reason I haven't considered getting an...

That's the reason I haven't considered getting an ebike. At 12 mph and 78 y.o. I don't feel any pedal pressure on my old Trek carbon bike. That said, it's not been an easy battle keeping it that way....
Forum: Road Cycling
02-16-24, 03:07 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 5,326
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

Yeah, you're probably right. I would find the new...

Yeah, you're probably right. I would find the new bike smoother and certainly with better brakes. OTOH, my current mount is free and has done everything I've asked it to do, from winning sprints to...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-24, 09:07 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 5,326
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

Thanks for brining this up. I've never owned or...

Thanks for brining this up. I've never owned or ridden a disc braked bike. I've been wondering about the new (to me) emphasis on running wider tires at low pressure, when my '99 carbon Trek can run...
02-09-24, 09:07 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 2,488
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

That's only if one doesn't know how to use one's...

That's only if one doesn't know how to use one's gears. I've been running my above suggestions for over a decade with no problems at all. It's a "fear this" thing, but there's nothing to fear. These...
02-08-24, 10:06 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 2,488
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

Leave the big ring, Absolutely no reason to mess...

Leave the big ring, Absolutely no reason to mess with that. You should have a 39T middle ring, good. Go with a 26T granny ring. Try that on a hill before you change out the cassette. Ignore the...
01-31-24, 05:22 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,812
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

The difference is that these guys were (and are)...

The difference is that these guys were (and are) big and they use all their muscles. One of the Boys pulled so hard he broke a rib. The rowers have the advantage of sitting as they almost pass out...
01-31-24, 11:42 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,812
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

Thanks for this. My wife and I just watched "The...

Thanks for this. My wife and I just watched "The Boys in the Boat", big screen, well worth it. Anyway, in the UW crew coach's first talk to his collection of aspiring rowers, he says something like...
01-31-24, 09:11 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,683
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

Yes, everyone is different. You has to figure out...

Yes, everyone is different. You has to figure out what works for you. The tricky word there is "works." My fave thing has been long hilly rides, ridden as fast as I'm capable. My diet for the past 50...
01-29-24, 01:04 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,505
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

Ah, photos. Good idea. This is my fave, us on a...

Ah, photos. Good idea. This is my fave, us on a pass climb, coming back from Leavenworth up 97. We took the Old Blewett Pass road over the top.....
Forum: Road Cycling
01-26-24, 12:15 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 4,253
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

Back to the OP: To maximize my climbing speed, I...

Back to the OP: To maximize my climbing speed, I keep my butt in the saddle as much as possible. On a long climb, I'll stand for maybe 1 minute every 15 to change my muscle firing pattern briefly....
01-20-24, 06:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 393
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

You'd have to try it and see if it works for you....

You'd have to try it and see if it works for you. It's similar to climbing hills fixed or SS - or when you run out of gears. There are a few hills around here that we used to end our group rides on,...
01-19-24, 08:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 628
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

Only my single has a PM. I wear a HRM for all my...

Only my single has a PM. I wear a HRM for all my workouts: single, tandem, strength, hikes, walks, runs, etc. I upload every workout to TrainingPeaks: For my single bike workouts, I can click back...
01-17-24, 11:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 606
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

A good cyclist is kind, cooperative, rides well...

A good cyclist is kind, cooperative, rides well with others, and rides safely. That last one is trickier than the rest of them and is the most important. Study up on that one. Don't worry about what...
Replies: 21
Views: 1,378
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

15 years ago i did some rando for a few years,...

15 years ago i did some rando for a few years, but nothing over 400k. For me, the best training was a 4-5 hour hilly ride, ridden TT style, that is for my lowest possible elapsed time. The lowest...
01-05-24, 11:38 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,426
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

I agree with your sentiment, but . . .before I...

I agree with your sentiment, but . . .before I bought my "forever bike" I went through 3 older, used steel bikes changing up to a slightly better bike each time.

I was pretty much you. I hadn't...
01-03-24, 09:57 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,426
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

When I've done short test rides, I just used my...

When I've done short test rides, I just used my street clothes. I never did a long test ride.
01-03-24, 10:47 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,426
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

Oh, man. You caught me out. No, I didn't buy the...

Oh, man. You caught me out. No, I didn't buy the bike from that shop. I was a stinker. A friend of mine bought the same model and size for me on sale from a shop in a no sales tax state he happened...
01-02-24, 09:23 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,426
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

When I bought my last new bike, I researched what...

When I bought my last new bike, I researched what was interesting to me, which it seems you have already done. Then I went to a bike shop which carried the bikes in which I was interested. The...
01-02-24, 07:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,089
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

That's so interesting. I now have a pacemaker and...

That's so interesting. I now have a pacemaker and thus my resting and standing heart rates and my HRV are unusable for detecting overreaching. Hmm. I have a home BP monitor. I'll get more consistent...
01-02-24, 07:32 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,719
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

Having a smart watch and Garmin and subscribing...

Having a smart watch and Garmin and subscribing to TrainingPeaks to upload the data transformed my training and in a positive way. There several apps similar to TrainingPeaks to choose from. I can...
12-30-23, 12:16 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,505
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

50 years together, but only riding seriously...

50 years together, but only riding seriously together - on a tandem - since '07. Getting there was a long and interesting process, at least to us. I'll talk a little about it as it might be of...
12-28-23, 10:19 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,942
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

And another study, this one on preventing one's...

And another study, this one on preventing one's cadence from dropping on long rides: https://www.academia.edu/24761321
Ms. Couturier has written many papers on cycling which look interesting..
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-23, 11:06 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 7,010
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

A steady 65 mph for a couple miles according to...

A steady 65 mph for a couple miles according to our Garmins, descending Stevens Pass on our '03 CoMotion Speedster, both of us tucked down on our aero bars, 4 lane smooth, clean road, nice windless...
12-25-23, 08:50 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 5,714
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

THat last paragraph: very true. I never ride long...

THat last paragraph: very true. I never ride long slow distance. Boring and limited results. It's been my practice to TT long rides - to do them in the least possible time, for me. The way to do that...
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