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Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-24, 12:38 AM
Replies: 5,597
Views: 136,747
Posted By Hermes

It is unfortunate that she disrupted the ride...

It is unfortunate that she disrupted the ride with her lack of fitness. My wife climbs as well on her TT bike as her road bike in the aerobars. Of course, she is an hour record holder. But riders who...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-24, 10:46 PM
Replies: 5,597
Views: 136,747
Posted By Hermes

32 miles yesterday on a loop to the coast and...

32 miles yesterday on a loop to the coast and back. And we had a couple join us that we met at BF and on a tour in France in 2012.

Cows and farm land but not many cars or cyclists.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-24, 10:35 PM
Replies: 5,597
Views: 136,747
Posted By Hermes

I would want a new replacement. And why so long...

I would want a new replacement. And why so long to unbrick in the first place. It seems odd to me. What is to say that it will not brick again - defective in some intermittent way.
Forum: Pills and Ills
09-12-24, 12:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 525
Posted By Hermes

Moved to P&I

Moved to P&I
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-24, 06:30 AM
Replies: 5,597
Views: 136,747
Posted By Hermes

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1585x1189/img_2681_e2a381cf3a260f3a053309b84bd276e3a4620650.jpg
Start of the ride heading to the Col...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-24, 11:02 PM
Replies: 5,597
Views: 136,747
Posted By Hermes

Yesterday was a 13 mile recovery ride. We picked...

Yesterday was a 13 mile recovery ride. We picked out a back road and cruised along until we decided to turn around. Then went to the gym for a workout.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-24, 02:58 AM
Replies: 5,597
Views: 136,747
Posted By Hermes

Randa climb: Left our Villa and headed toward...

Randa climb: Left our Villa and headed toward Llucmajor and then onto Randa and back 21 miles. The road leading in to the climb is easy but there are parts that one wonders: has the climb started? ...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-24, 12:03 AM
Replies: 5,597
Views: 136,747
Posted By Hermes

In our trips to Mallorca, we have noticed that...

In our trips to Mallorca, we have noticed that most of the tourist are German and English. That is true at Marriott Son Anten. The food as well as language is biased toward that segment.

On our...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-24, 01:41 PM
Replies: 5,597
Views: 136,747
Posted By Hermes

My second language is French. My Spanish...

My second language is French. My Spanish underwhelming mostly from tapes and travel. The people in resorts, restaurants and businesses that cater to tourists speak English. The local grocery store is...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-24, 12:55 PM
Replies: 5,597
Views: 136,747
Posted By Hermes

35 mile ride from our villa to the coast for...

35 mile ride from our villa to the coast for coffee and back. Beautiful day with temps in the 70s. Cooked outside in our backyard. I had some Spanish beef that was excellent.


...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-09-24, 12:08 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,904
Posted By Hermes

I eat boiled beets for lunch and blueberries with...

I eat boiled beets for lunch and blueberries with my breakfast oatmeal every day. Currently, in Mallorca Spain and looking for beets and may have found some based upon an idea from a local.
Forum: Pills and Ills
09-08-24, 11:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 653
Posted By Hermes

Moved to P&I

Moved to P&I
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-24, 12:43 PM
Replies: 5,597
Views: 136,747
Posted By Hermes

Woke up to a rainy morning in Mallorca. We...

Woke up to a rainy morning in Mallorca. We shifted priorities and went to the gym for a workout, then a nap and by then the sun was out and the roads were drying up. The wind picked up...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-24, 10:50 PM
Replies: 5,597
Views: 136,747
Posted By Hermes

Glad you are okay. Boy, that is very serious...

Glad you are okay. Boy, that is very serious stuff - assault and battery with intent to do serious harm. The potential for a very bad outcome is significant. It would be a pain in the ass but I...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-24, 09:03 AM
Replies: 5,597
Views: 136,747
Posted By Hermes

Finished building the bikes. They survived...

Finished building the bikes. They survived shipment and TSA unscathed.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-24, 04:51 AM
Replies: 5,597
Views: 136,747
Posted By Hermes

He probably rides a vintage Cinelli steel bike...

He probably rides a vintage Cinelli steel bike with down tube shifters.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-24, 11:50 PM
Replies: 5,597
Views: 136,747
Posted By Hermes

My wife and I are in Mallorca Spain with our...

My wife and I are in Mallorca Spain with our bikes arriving last night. Today is building bikes, shopping and taking it easy.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-06-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,877
Posted By Hermes

Thanks. Leaving London for Mallorca.

Thanks. Leaving London for Mallorca.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-06-24, 07:56 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,877
Posted By Hermes

Here is yesterday's HIIT workout on Zwift on the...

Here is yesterday's HIIT workout on Zwift on the smart trainer. Started with a structured warmup and then did a pre-programmed 30 seconds "on" one minute "off". 3 sets.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-05-24, 08:21 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,877
Posted By Hermes

After reading the latest posts, I have decided...

After reading the latest posts, I have decided that I am about as smart as a bag of hammers when it comes to understanding the effects of intensity.:eek: Thankfully, I do what I am good at and just...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-24, 07:35 AM
Replies: 5,597
Views: 136,747
Posted By Hermes

https://youtu.be/bxSgdVHWJoE?si=5jUn-M3mtyV8AYW8

https://youtu.be/bxSgdVHWJoE?si=5jUn-M3mtyV8AYW8
Forum: Road Cycling
09-02-24, 09:29 PM
Replies: 5,597
Views: 136,747
Posted By Hermes

While some were kicking ass and taking names, I...

While some were kicking ass and taking names, I did a banded recovery ride on Zwift and chatted with others on an open voice line - too much fun.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-02-24, 08:52 AM
Replies: 17,972
Views: 1,731,536
Posted By Hermes

I find that all Zwift cycling on the smart...

I find that all Zwift cycling on the smart trainer feels the same to me. A 15% grade or a 1% grade feels the same I just go slower or faster for a given power. On the road, a 15% grade feels awful...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-02-24, 07:45 AM
Replies: 5,597
Views: 136,747
Posted By Hermes

34 mile ride along the coast from Del Mar to...

34 mile ride along the coast from Del Mar to Carlsbad and a gloomy, but a cool, light wind morning. Boring pic but it does capture the day at the beach. Weather improved in the afternoon for the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-24, 05:12 PM
Replies: 5,597
Views: 136,747
Posted By Hermes

More cycling news...I successfully completed my...

More cycling news...I successfully completed my coach's Express Road Challenge this morning on my TT bike. The goal of the challenge was to complete the Fiesta Island Short Loop (2.51 miles) within...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-24, 07:57 AM
Replies: 5,597
Views: 136,747
Posted By Hermes

My patience was depleted by the pandemic. When...

My patience was depleted by the pandemic. When someone thanks me for my patience, I inform them I have none left.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 5,597
Views: 136,747
Posted By Hermes

TL : DR I do not know if you will burn money. ...

TL : DR I do not know if you will burn money. All I know is that I hate the trainer.:banned:

I have the Kickr Smart Trainer not the Snap. My wife and I think the smart trainers are much harder...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-24, 08:44 AM
Replies: 5,597
Views: 136,747
Posted By Hermes

Well that is true. It is hard to find a bike...

Well that is true. It is hard to find a bike club that works. The current one to which I belong is LA based and trains at the Carson Velodrome. So the club works pretty well since I go to the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-24, 07:56 AM
Replies: 5,597
Views: 136,747
Posted By Hermes

Posers. :p That club might be perfect for me. ...

Posers. :p That club might be perfect for me. Other than I know I am not fast.:D
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-24, 02:24 PM
Replies: 5,597
Views: 136,747
Posted By Hermes

My ride today was 33.4 miles with 1600 feet of...

My ride today was 33.4 miles with 1600 feet of climbing riding from Pacific Beach to Swamis and back. My goal was a San Millan z2 ride (riding near VT1). Beautiful day with light winds then picking...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-24, 08:21 AM
Replies: 5,597
Views: 136,747
Posted By Hermes

My first car was a 1964 Mustang inline six with a...

My first car was a 1964 Mustang inline six with a stick shift. Major fun car. I liked the muscle cars of the era as well. The Mustang Boss 428 was pretty cool and a friend had one.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-24, 08:07 AM
Replies: 5,597
Views: 136,747
Posted By Hermes

I like to drive just for the sake of driving. I...

I like to drive just for the sake of driving. I like to listen to the engine and feel the road becoming one with the machine. This type of car would be a blast to drive just for the sake of...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-24, 09:42 AM
Replies: 5,597
Views: 136,747
Posted By Hermes

Mansplaining “tips and tricks”. We need all the...

Mansplaining “tips and tricks”. We need all the help we can get. :p
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-24, 08:25 AM
Replies: 5,597
Views: 136,747
Posted By Hermes

My wife asked me to "mansplain" something to her....

My wife asked me to "mansplain" something to her. I froze. I said, mansplaining is something that we do but has to be natural and cannot be forced.:D I did the best I could under pressure.

Very...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-25-24, 07:01 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,603
Posted By Hermes

Closed for moderation review.

Closed for moderation review.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-24, 09:16 PM
Replies: 5,597
Views: 136,747
Posted By Hermes

Remember: pics or it did not happen? Please no...

Remember: pics or it did not happen? Please no pics. I cannot unsee something.:D
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-24, 10:54 AM
Replies: 5,597
Views: 136,747
Posted By Hermes

As I remember Canada Road, it was pretty smooth...

As I remember Canada Road, it was pretty smooth in the bike lane. From Edgewood south was repaved asphalt and was very smooth. Hopefully, they used a reasonable grade of stone. When they did a...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-24, 10:25 AM
Replies: 5,597
Views: 136,747
Posted By Hermes

While others were ripping legs off, I did a 30...

While others were ripping legs off, I did a 30 minute recovery ride on Zwift after yesterday's interval session. When I log on to Zwift, it takes multiple restarts of Zwift until it is able to log...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-24, 02:14 PM
Replies: 5,597
Views: 136,747
Posted By Hermes

That's what I assumed. I tested my SRM against...

That's what I assumed. I tested my SRM against the internal PM of the smart trainer just to make sure it measured higher by a couple of watts. I am not so sure that drive trains have as much loss...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-24, 08:34 AM
Replies: 5,597
Views: 136,747
Posted By Hermes

My new bike has them.:D When I ride Zwift, I get...

My new bike has them.:D When I ride Zwift, I get my power from the bike's crank based power meter. I use a dongle for my SRM and pick up the trainer and heart rate via bluetooth.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-24, 07:25 AM
Replies: 5,597
Views: 136,747
Posted By Hermes

Retul computer fit uses pads on the body joints...

Retul computer fit uses pads on the body joints to create an electronic stick figure of you on the bike. You could have the fit checked on your Madone and then replicate the fit on the BMC. That...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-24, 03:26 PM
Replies: 5,597
Views: 136,747
Posted By Hermes

Went to the dark side...converted new bike's...

Went to the dark side...converted new bike's tires to tubeless.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-24, 02:09 PM
Replies: 5,597
Views: 136,747
Posted By Hermes

I set that up. I knew someone would take the...

I set that up. I knew someone would take the bait. :D
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-24, 11:44 AM
Replies: 5,597
Views: 136,747
Posted By Hermes

45 minute recovery ride today with Taylor on...

45 minute recovery ride today with Taylor on Zwift. This bot was too easy so I rode at high cadence.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-24, 09:56 PM
Replies: 5,597
Views: 136,747
Posted By Hermes

I was 1/2 way done with my warmup when I rolled...

I was 1/2 way done with my warmup when I rolled onto Fiesta. You guys went by with the motor on the front. I did a lap and then started the workout. You guys must have been on your final lap. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-24, 08:15 AM
Replies: 5,597
Views: 136,747
Posted By Hermes

Off to Fiesta this AM for some interval fun on...

Off to Fiesta this AM for some interval fun on new bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-24, 01:10 PM
Replies: 5,597
Views: 136,747
Posted By Hermes

There is a list?? Who knew!:D

There is a list?? Who knew!:D
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-24, 08:01 AM
Replies: 5,597
Views: 136,747
Posted By Hermes

Does anyone speak acronym?

Does anyone speak acronym?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-24, 04:57 PM
Replies: 5,597
Views: 136,747
Posted By Hermes

Saturday and Sunday, we rode two back to back 34...

Saturday and Sunday, we rode two back to back 34 mile coastal rides. Great weather and normal wind. The new bike performed as expected....
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-24, 07:46 AM
Replies: 5,597
Views: 136,747
Posted By Hermes

Checkout this tire pressure calculator. ...

Checkout this tire pressure calculator. https://axs.sram.com/guides/tire/pressure Not sure if better than Silica just another calculator. For my weight, I used body weight plus 10 pounds for water...
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