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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-05-24, 10:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 211
Posted By rsbob

Wonder write-up of your adventure. Love the pics...

Wonder write-up of your adventure. Love the pics and the blow-by-blow description. Well done
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 10:18 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 16,471
Posted By rsbob

Considering how fast technology changes, anything...

Considering how fast technology changes, anything but the latest and greatest (ie, electronic shifting, carbon and the newly released 13 speed) is old school. In another couple of years, that stuff...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 09:35 AM
Replies: 6,515
Views: 613,158
Posted By rsbob

Hate that. Last Saturday, had three separate...

Hate that. Last Saturday, had three separate encounters with careless drivers - one was a semi driver who ignored me turning through a round-a-bout and gave me a shrug. Haven’t had vehicle issues for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 09:30 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 470
Posted By rsbob

Got to cut down on that 1000 Watts before you...

Got to cut down on that 1000 Watts before you shift. You are just too strong.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-24, 10:23 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 978
Posted By rsbob

Not the kind of help I was alluding to,

Not the kind of help I was alluding to,
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-24, 03:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,043
Posted By rsbob

Excellent post. Can’t tell you how many...

Excellent post.

Can’t tell you how many ineffective rear lights I have encountered. I feel like asking the people, “why do you even bother?” I use Varia and Night Rider for lighting. Have a high...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-24, 03:11 PM
Replies: 6,515
Views: 613,158
Posted By rsbob

Sounds like a final sign-off. Hope not.

Sounds like a final sign-off. Hope not.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-24, 03:08 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 793
Posted By rsbob

”Intensity is the key to maintaining performance...

”Intensity is the key to maintaining performance with aging.“. Fast After 50.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-24, 02:54 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 978
Posted By rsbob

Have some black electrician’s tape? Just cover...

Have some black electrician’s tape? Just cover over the logos.

If you can’t do that, professional help may be in order. ;)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-24, 02:50 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,055
Posted By rsbob

I second, or third, getting an Endurance framed...

I second, or third, getting an Endurance framed bike. I have one which I use 90% on road, 9% on gravel and 1% on sidewalk. :)

I run 28s but it can easily handle 32s if I were to do more gravel....
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-04-24, 02:31 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 740
Posted By rsbob

95% of the time I ride on the road. One city...

95% of the time I ride on the road. One city that I pass through regularly had the foresight to create a 4 lane 45 MPH road (read, people do 50-55) with zero shoulder which is very hilly. In their...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-24, 02:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 488
Posted By rsbob

I have had a few Bees and can tell by their heft...

I have had a few Bees and can tell by their heft - so to speak, and also by the buzzing. Last year I was riding a new-to-me road and past several hives, and wouldn’t you know it, caught one almost...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-24, 01:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 242
Posted By rsbob

Entering a ‘Flow State’

Just listened to one of my favorite podcasts, Hidden Brain, and the interviewee discussed flow states where whatever your doing seems effortless. Almost like transcended from your regular activity...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 08:16 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 597
Posted By rsbob

What brand of padded shorts is the OP wearing? ...

What brand of padded shorts is the OP wearing? Cheapos could be part of the problem.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-03-24, 07:51 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,121
Posted By rsbob

Funny. Spent 5 hours today on one section by the...

Funny. Spent 5 hours today on one section by the drive. Back was killing me. I’ll let you know when I’m available. Hopefully no membership required. ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-24, 07:49 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 610
Posted By rsbob

Hillarious!

Hillarious!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 12:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 488
Posted By rsbob

I have the Halo headband with the raised bar to...

I have the Halo headband with the raised bar to keep the sweat out of my eyes but found it relatively in effective. I used to wear a bandana with one side undone so it went over my noggin - but found...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 11:54 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 793
Posted By rsbob

“It sure beats walking,” RSbob

“It sure beats walking,” RSbob
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 6,515
Views: 613,158
Posted By rsbob

OMG that is horrible. Food poisoning is the...

OMG that is horrible. Food poisoning is the absolute worst, but can’t even imagine on a long flight.

I got food poisoning in Mexico in March and spent a full night in a proper bathroom and the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 11:41 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 488
Posted By rsbob

Have always thought that like wearing a baseball...

Have always thought that like wearing a baseball cap, that a skull cap would trap the heat and make me hotter. You are saying that is not so, correct?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 10:01 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 488
Posted By rsbob

This must be a joke. Defies imagination. We...

This must be a joke. Defies imagination. We have flying carpenter ants but they are not an issue.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 10:05 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,010
Posted By rsbob

I ride a tandem with Uri Geller and he shifts...

I ride a tandem with Uri Geller and he shifts with his mind - but keeps bending the forks. Rim shot
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 09:55 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 488
Posted By rsbob

Visions of the grammar school lunch ladies. But...

Visions of the grammar school lunch ladies. But if it works….
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-24, 04:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 402
Posted By rsbob

Dope in a Pactimo jersey?

Dope in a Pactimo jersey?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-24, 04:02 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 610
Posted By rsbob

From RR.com ...

From RR.com

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The tire you chose has the lowest overall rating of this group.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 03:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 488
Posted By rsbob

I really don’t mind spraying the top of my head...

I really don’t mind spraying the top of my head with sunscreen. Have been doing it for a few years. I have never found wicking products cooler than skin exposed to the air. Could be strange that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 03:20 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,237
Posted By rsbob

How about a bike fit?

How about a bike fit?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 488
Posted By rsbob

front vent screening makes total sense. I have...

front vent screening makes total sense. I have some left over window screen material - might be too tightly woven - but could try kluging it in the front vents just for fun. Done. Easy...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 12:47 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,010
Posted By rsbob

Much appreciated. Will give it another shot -...

Much appreciated. Will give it another shot - probably more viable with Cadence alert turned off. Originally found the feature watching a YouTube but it didn’t go into particulars. thx
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 09:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 354
Posted By rsbob

And so, electronic shifting was developed…and it...

And so, electronic shifting was developed…and it was good.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 09:46 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,010
Posted By rsbob

But watt 😊 is the logic behind smart drink alert?...

But watt 😊 is the logic behind smart drink alert? Distance + heat index + power + heart rate = drink? I did set it for Smart, but don’t recall seeing it pop up - however, the cadence alert is going...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-24, 11:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 561
Posted By rsbob

Love the metric idea. When I hit 70, I’m going in...

Love the metric idea. When I hit 70, I’m going in KMs. Yesterday did 104 KMs and 1,088 meters climbing.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-24, 11:21 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 877
Posted By rsbob

You put two new wheels on your bike and...

You put two new wheels on your bike and accomplish two things:

1. Your wheels match
2. You saved a ton of money
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-24, 11:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 488
Posted By rsbob

Helmet Bug Catching Season

Four rides and five bugs caught by the helmet. Used to stop, remove shades and helmet to get the thing out of my hair. Now it has become so frequent - unless it’s a bee - I don’t even bother...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-24, 11:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 545
Posted By rsbob

You could paint it in ‘camo’ but not use typical...

You could paint it in ‘camo’ but not use typical camo colors.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-24, 10:55 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,073
Posted By rsbob

To add to the wash cold and line dry, add one...

To add to the wash cold and line dry, add one more. That goes for jerseys and bibs/shorts. AND saves on your electricity bill.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-24, 10:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 499
Posted By rsbob

Plenty of YouTube videos on bike washing - as...

Plenty of YouTube videos on bike washing - as well as anything else
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-01-24, 05:22 PM
Replies: 5,439
Views: 878,465
Posted By rsbob

Your forgot to say, “I’ll be here all week”. :)

Your forgot to say, “I’ll be here all week”. :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-24, 05:20 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,354
Posted By rsbob

If I was that anal concerned about my bike I...

If I was that anal concerned about my bike I would get a clear wrap designed for bikes by a company like 3M. I know it exists because a friend of mine completely wrapped his gravel bike. Said it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-24, 09:49 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,010
Posted By rsbob

Phone goes in zip-lock bag. Used the cadence...

Phone goes in zip-lock bag.

Used the cadence alert on the Garmin yesterday. Good if riding flats but a real PITA if doing hard climbs below target (80 RPM) or coasting or stopping. Deactivated...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-31-24, 11:44 PM
Replies: 5,439
Views: 878,465
Posted By rsbob

Crappy pic, so use your imagination. Seattle...

Crappy pic, so use your imagination. Seattle with Olympics mountains in background
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 11:26 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 763
Posted By rsbob

check out the vids on YouTube by Jasper Verkuijl....

check out the vids on YouTube by Jasper Verkuijl. He does gravel races and well as multi-stage road in Europe. Quite entertaining from an amateur perspective.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 11:12 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,010
Posted By rsbob

How is having relations with a partner better...

How is having relations with a partner better than by oneself? <-A more than adequate comparison.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 11:04 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 763
Posted By rsbob

I take mine on gravel as well, and did today. ...

I take mine on gravel as well, and did today. Never a problem. Now stop stalking me, or is it the other way around?

When I finished the ride and was loading the bike on the car (I don’t do 60...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 10:44 PM
Replies: 6,515
Views: 613,158
Posted By rsbob

Beautiful day ;;before the atmospheric river...

Beautiful day ;;before the atmospheric river arrives. Did almost 64 miles with 3500’ of climbing. One punchy 10th of a mile climb at 14% which I chose to tackle rather than detour around. I find it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 10:22 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 763
Posted By rsbob

Carry the same as the others. Race plug kit, TPU...

Carry the same as the others. Race plug kit, TPU tube, tire levers, tire boot, core tool, CO2 and mini pump in jersey pocket. No need for a handlebar bag, it all easily fits in an underseat bag. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 11:00 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,021
Posted By rsbob

Will be turning 70 in December, so not that far...

Will be turning 70 in December, so not that far behind you. My age still seems surreal. Not regarding e-bikes, but climbing; up until this year, I have relentlessly chased PRs hill climbing and...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 09:49 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 670
Posted By rsbob

Wow, $54 for Conti 5K ASTRs. Even with a fee for...

Wow, $54 for Conti 5K ASTRs. Even with a fee for shipping, a bargain.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 09:35 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 5,161
Posted By rsbob

I have MANY secrets. Muah ha ha.

I have MANY secrets. Muah ha ha.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 09:31 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 3,869
Posted By rsbob

Do not. Did I tell you about my black lab, Eddy?...

Do not. Did I tell you about my black lab, Eddy? (My mountain biking companion for 7 years - one helluva great dog). :) He never wore gloves either. Maybe the pros took a page from Eddy.
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