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Posted By Richard Cranium

Often cyclists want answers to questions that...

Often cyclists want answers to questions that can't be answered by other cyclists. When the subject is something as intimate as appetite and sustenance during a ride - answers can get a bit confusing...
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Posted By ROT_01

Sounds like more than enough recovery protein....

Sounds like more than enough recovery protein. For aerobic recovery a 3:1 ratio of carbs to protein is recommended within 30 minutes of finishing. Then have a meal within 1-2 hours. I got this ratio...
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Posted By Tourist in MSN

I forgot to mention coffee in my previous post,...

I forgot to mention coffee in my previous post, which I was reminded of by some previous posts, above. I drink a lot of coffee every day, but mix it 40 percent decaf and 60 percent dark roast for...
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Posted By znomit

I can usually always eat a meat pie,...

I can usually always eat a meat pie, cheeseburger, ham sandwich, or subway. Carrot cake goes well with coffee.
I typically carry a variety of muesli/power bars/small bags of nuts.
I did a...
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Posted By ROT_01

Same, post ride make sure and get that protein...

Same, post ride make sure and get that protein for recovery. The more proactive I am about recovery (especially electrolytes and protein in that 30 minute window after a ride), the better I feel off...
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Posted By ROT_01

I ride in north Florida where it's hot and humid...

I ride in north Florida where it's hot and humid most of the year. Flavor fatigue is a real concern so I use electrolyte capsules (Hammer Nutrition and another brand called Salt Lick both work...
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Posted By Tourist in MSN

I am sure you will have a different plan than...

I am sure you will have a different plan than almost everyone else, the brevets I ride are in Southern Wisc. and Northern Illinois. An extraordinarily hot and humid day to me would probably be the...
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Posted By Turnin_Wrenches

It's been three years since I made the leap from...

It's been three years since I made the leap from double centuries to unsupported ultra-distance races at the shorter end of the ultra spectrum (500+ miles). The nutrition piece has been the hardest...
02-07-24, 02:08 PM
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Posted By zosoride

Well, it finally happened, again

Woke up in hospital with aching ribs, tubes attached in several areas, catheter being the most concerning.

I'm still in hospital room typing this out. My very first post.

Wife tells me she...
01-29-24, 03:04 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 9,467
Posted By genejockey

I'm waiting for "Crazy Eddie Merckx!!! He's...

I'm waiting for "Crazy Eddie Merckx!!! He's practically giving it all away!!!"

EDIT: (This will be more meaningful to anyone who lived within range of NYC area TV stations BITD)
01-21-24, 08:05 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 4,949
Posted By indyfabz

See my post above about putting on weight while...

See my post above about putting on weight while riding unsupported across the country. Relatively early on, I put my bike on a truck weigh scale. 90 lbs. We were averaging around 60 miles/day with...
01-20-24, 11:13 AM
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Posted By PeteHski

It sounds like the fruit and veg is an...

It sounds like the fruit and veg is an afterthought. If so then I would change it around. Frozen pizza, deep fried potatoes and cakes do not make a very healthy diet.

My advice would be to take...
01-19-24, 11:12 AM
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Posted By RH Clark

Do some research and learn the health impact of...

Do some research and learn the health impact of all that processed food over time. Read the ingredients list. I recommend whole foods as minimally processed as possible.
01-04-24, 06:53 PM
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Posted By 70sSanO

Classic. https://vimeo.com/65921206 John

Classic.
https://vimeo.com/65921206

John
01-01-24, 05:26 PM
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Posted By Bald Paul

Forget about steel, Ti, and carbon frames. I...

Forget about steel, Ti, and carbon frames.
I built this bike up from a frameset made of Unobtainium, a material that has zero weight, yet is incredibly strong. The bike weighed only the total of the...
12-15-23, 05:31 PM
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Posted By t2p

in the early / mid 90’s I did majority of long...

in the early / mid 90’s I did majority of long road rides with a small group that included guys in their late 60’s and early 70’s

did three centuries with them - avg elevation gain around 9000 ft...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-28-23, 10:52 AM
Replies: 18
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Posted By indyfabz

Yep. Volunteer availability is likely another...

Yep. Volunteer availability is likely another reason. Several years ago, a large cycling club in suburban Philly scrapped one of its two long-running club rides because of a lack of volunteers. Came...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-28-23, 07:27 AM
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Posted By Bald Paul

Cost and logistics. Imagine trying to set up rest...

Cost and logistics. Imagine trying to set up rest areas and SAG for the entire route that may be completed in one or more days. That's an organizers nightmare, unless you have a whole lot of...
11-27-23, 03:01 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,692
Posted By downtube42

A lot of the stronger guys have a hard time...

A lot of the stronger guys have a hard time letting go of that persona, and drop out rather than finish in the back.

I think of my age in PBP timeframes. Tomorrow is never guaranteed, but in PBP...
11-27-23, 08:58 AM
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Posted By indyfabz

Not to the restivus. :D

Not to the restivus. :D
11-24-23, 10:44 AM
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Posted By terrymorse

"Do tons of zone 2" is not a secret, and it's...

"Do tons of zone 2" is not a secret, and it's also not clear that it's any better than other training plans.

All roads lead to Rome.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-23-23, 07:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,234
Posted By MinnMan

Though I've never ridden it myself, I know lots...

Though I've never ridden it myself, I know lots of people who regularly do RAW in one day and fast. There is generally a pretty big group of hammerheads who work together and complete the 235 miles...
11-23-23, 05:07 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,692
Posted By wolfchild

The secret to endurance is zone 2 training., or...

The secret to endurance is zone 2 training., or steady state cardio...90%-95% of your time in zone 2, the remaining 5%-10% at higher intensity.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-23-23, 12:04 PM
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Views: 1,234
Posted By tomato coupe

It's Wisconsin -- they'll throw cheese wedges.

It's Wisconsin -- they'll throw cheese wedges.
11-21-23, 08:33 PM
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Posted By gobicycling

I started riding at 58, 4 months later did Ride...

I started riding at 58, 4 months later did Ride The Rockies in Colorado and the Santa Fe century and other rides. Rode the Rockies again at age 59. I continued regular riding but I'm slowing down...
Forum: Touring
11-06-23, 04:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,088
Posted By Tourist in MSN

Those look a lot like some red color strawberry...

Those look a lot like some red color strawberry flavored candies I have eaten decades ago.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twizzlers

But the candies never had a string on the end, that would be a...
Forum: Touring
09-07-23, 07:29 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,552
Posted By staehpj1

The OP specificall said they planned to camp and...

The OP specificall said they planned to camp and get a room maybe twice a week/ They mentioned inexpensive rooms. They mentioned free legail camping, but weren't confident about it. Most likely...
Forum: Touring
09-07-23, 06:37 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,552
Posted By tcs

Which should cost less than the $11K trip where...

Which should cost less than the $11K trip where someone drives along with all your gear.
Forum: Touring
09-06-23, 04:46 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,552
Posted By TiHabanero

My dad instilled in us kids (8 of us) the...

My dad instilled in us kids (8 of us) the necessity of saving, saving, saving and living according to our means. All of us kids (now older adults) are able to retire without fear of going broke.
I...
Forum: Touring
09-05-23, 02:26 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,552
Posted By 10 Wheels

We did a Fully Supported 4200 mile tour in 2009 ...

We did a Fully Supported 4200 mile tour in 2009
Roy was 74, I was 67.
Averaged 75 Mile a Day
GOOD LUCK!...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-23, 03:51 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,775
Posted By john m flores

Good job completing 120 miles. You've got goo...

Good job completing 120 miles. You've got goo experience now for next time.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-23, 03:44 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,775
Posted By Iride01

Don't be ashamed of the 120 miles. It's more...

Don't be ashamed of the 120 miles. It's more than I've done anytime in very recent history. Congrat's!

As for the wind, that was a quartering headwind wasn't it? I'll take that or a direct head...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-23, 06:16 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,775
Posted By shelbyfv

120 miles is no couch potato day. You'll do even...

120 miles is no couch potato day. You'll do even better next time.:thumb:
Forum: Touring
08-20-23, 05:09 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 225,889
Posted By JimQPublic

Family of four with four 520's: My wife has a...

Family of four with four 520's:
My wife has a 1989 that she bought new.
My son bought a mid-90's 520 a couple years ago.
I bought a 2017 520 disc a few months ago.
We just bought a 2012? for our...
Forum: Touring
08-15-23, 05:45 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,420
Posted By jadmt

pillows for your feet. plus they can double as...

pillows for your feet. plus they can double as shower shoes or water shoes and I have walked several miles in them just bumming around. worth every penny.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-23, 03:06 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,775
Posted By Sy Reene

I see that Ziplocs now come in paper varieties,...

I see that Ziplocs now come in paper varieties, and of course these types of snack bags have been around for a long time
...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-23, 10:09 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,775
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

Back when I used solid food on the bike, I'd open...

Back when I used solid food on the bike, I'd open a couple Clif bars, break them into quarters and put them in a pocket. I never held anything in my hand for very long. I like all my fingers to be...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-23, 11:13 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,775
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

I just bite through the first segment, plastic...

I just bite through the first segment, plastic and all, tear it off, separate the tasty little nugget from the plastic with my teeth and tongue, then grab the plastic and put it in jersey pocket. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-23, 07:00 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,775
Posted By teejaywhy

Clif Blocs are the worst.

Clif Blocs are the worst.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-23, 05:42 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,775
Posted By Sy Reene

Duct tape to your handlebars ...

Duct tape to your handlebars

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Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-23, 02:24 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,775
Posted By shelbyfv

If you ride with folks who are faster, you may...

If you ride with folks who are faster, you may have to learn to eat on the bike. By the time we backmarkers get to a regroup, others are sometimes ready to roll.:o And yes, under the hem of...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-23, 03:34 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,400
Posted By Jrasero

Discover Hudson Valley Ride up in Poughkeepsie...

Discover Hudson Valley Ride up in Poughkeepsie NY. Beautiful views of the Hudson. Many different millage options, lunch and breakfast included , free hydration and snacks, this year free beer. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-23, 11:18 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,400
Posted By IcySwan1

Here you go. Wicked good race In beautiful Yukon...

Here you go. Wicked good race In beautiful Yukon Territory, British Columbia, and Alaska. Bring your passports for border crossings.

https://kcibr.org/

Mike
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-23, 12:19 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,400
Posted By merlinextraligh

For a multi day event the Ride Across Portugal is...

For a multi day event the Ride Across Portugal is fantastic. Challenging riding, good roads, great scenery, low traffic , very high level of support. http://rideacrossportugal.com/

Closer to home...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-23, 11:37 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,400
Posted By Broctoon

Consider LoToJa if you have the means to travel...

Consider LoToJa if you have the means to travel to Utah in September. (Not this year--I think it's already too late.) It starts in Logan, Utah and ends in Jackson, Wyoming.

It is an epic 207 mile...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-23, 08:46 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,400
Posted By indyfabz

STP? (Seattle to Portland) And there is...

STP? (Seattle to Portland)


And there is this in VT in late June:

http://vermontgranfondo.com

And if you can deal with a mostly dirt route, this is a great event in MA:
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-23, 06:15 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,400
Posted By jpescatore

Many years ago I did the Cycle Aross Maryland 5...

Many years ago I did the Cycle Aross Maryland 5 day ride which was awesome, but doesn't exist any more.

My current favorite multiday ride is the Seattle to Portland ...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-23, 02:40 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,400
Posted By terrymorse

The Death Ride (https://deathride.com/) is pretty...

The Death Ride (https://deathride.com/) is pretty great, if you don’t mind some climbing.

The route is closed to vehicle traffic. Stay a few days and sample more of the high Sierra.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-23, 09:54 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,400
Posted By mstateglfr

Ragbrai

Ragbrai
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-23, 07:52 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,400
Posted By seypat

https://www.ymcacva.org/storming-thunder-ridge

https://www.ymcacva.org/storming-thunder-ridge
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