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Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-24, 05:15 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 512
Posted By Jughed

except when it happens 3x in 2 years. and...

except when it happens 3x in 2 years.

and always right before a big ride or event.

some of the cheap stock Trek wheels are garbage. Heavy, like 2200 grams, and garbage.

Not worth the $100...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-24, 01:25 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 512
Posted By Jughed

My ALR 5 came with crap wheels, possibly the same...

My ALR 5 came with crap wheels, possibly the same wheels you have.

I had the rear rebuilt 3x, it just smoked bearings and a freehub.

Bike has about 11k on it as well.

A new set of CF wheels...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
06-02-24, 01:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 213
Posted By Jughed

Tough for the GC guys - sure. They are not...

Tough for the GC guys - sure.

They are not always best suited for one day races anyhow.


Last year MVP used the tour to train for the World Championships. He was doing intervals on the climbs....
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
06-02-24, 01:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 155
Posted By Jughed

Awesome to see Dylan Johnson with a top ten, and...

Awesome to see Dylan Johnson with a top ten, and finish in front of Keegan. He’s been trying to get on the top level for years now.


I watched a podcast last week, Keegan and a few others were...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-01-24, 09:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 202
Posted By Jughed

OK, VO2 max it is then. I did just set my 30...

OK, VO2 max it is then.

I did just set my 30 mile, 40k best this morning and I wasn’t even full gas.

i do find riding at a higher % of my FTP to be easier than before, but the upper end just...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-24, 07:55 AM
Replies: 6,498
Views: 610,876
Posted By Jughed

42 miles on the MUP Thursday evening, Z2/easy...

42 miles on the MUP Thursday evening, Z2/easy pace.


33 miles this AM with a 30 mile TT.

Set PB’s for 30/40k distances and had more in the tank at the end. Finished strong.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-30-24, 11:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 202
Posted By Jughed

FTP training for the sprinter type

The "what type of rider" thread in general got me thinking...

I train like mad in the threshold and below range with limited results. I tend to see little or no gains after 3-4 rounds of 3 week...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 11:29 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 4,952
Posted By Jughed

Under the qualifications of "slow" that I made in...

Under the qualifications of "slow" that I made in post #2.

I would be a slow puncheur/domestique. Better at short/intense efforts, but not all out sprinting. Better at short punchy climbs than...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 02:32 AM
Replies: 6,498
Views: 610,876
Posted By Jughed

Unexpected thunderstorms… 29 fake miles...

Unexpected thunderstorms…

29 fake miles including Mt Ventoux.

Ventoux kicks my behind every time.

Cramped up/bonked out at the top.

Headed to the French Alps in 3 weeks - need to work...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-29-24, 10:42 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 549
Posted By Jughed

Early days? Jersey Shore barrier island - 8...

Early days?

Jersey Shore barrier island - 8 friends, 2 BMX bikes. One guy on each pedal, one guy sitting on the bars, one guy riding the pegs some 50 blocks to the boardwalk. Dem were the days...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 03:54 AM
Replies: 6,498
Views: 610,876
Posted By Jughed

My normal weeknight of 30 miles on the local MUP...

My normal weeknight of 30 miles on the local MUP - dead flat, mostly Z2.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 06:34 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 860
Posted By Jughed

The stock wheels/tires on my Trek were bad, the...

The stock wheels/tires on my Trek were bad, the wheels were very bad. Heavy, slow, bad bearings and freehub… you have a better stock wheel set.


First upgrade was GP5000’s. Instant difference....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 09:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 417
Posted By Jughed

From my limited time in PR, about 4 months, I...

From my limited time in PR, about 4 months, I learned that shoulders are aggressive, very aggressive, passing lanes. All so the person could pass you just to drive slower than when they get in front...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-28-24, 07:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 498
Posted By Jughed

Without knowing what your 20 min power is, which...

Without knowing what your 20 min power is, which requires a 20 min all out test (and I don't think that kind of test is something I would be doing at 78 years old!!) that 120 average reading isn't...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 04:17 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 860
Posted By Jughed

Roval C38's - $1,100+/-. 1600g, not the...

Roval C38's - $1,100+/-.

1600g, not the lightest - but they are a from a major name brand (Specialized), so warranty work isn't as big of a concern for me. I personally have reservations about...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-24, 09:42 AM
Replies: 6,498
Views: 610,876
Posted By Jughed

64 miles today, Z2/easy Z2. 17.4 mph. ...

64 miles today, Z2/easy Z2. 17.4 mph.

Probably a first for me - didn’t stop/put a foot down for the entire 100k.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-25-24, 03:47 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,906
Posted By Jughed

Pogs is a robot.

Pogs is a robot.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 03:28 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 2,737
Posted By Jughed

Mine will get more than 15, Probaby well over 20....

Mine will get more than 15, Probaby well over 20. I usually charge it at 30%.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 03:26 PM
Replies: 6,498
Views: 610,876
Posted By Jughed

Bunch of rides all week - 2 notable(for me) ...

Bunch of rides all week - 2 notable(for me)

Accelerate to elevate on Zwift. 42 miles with Alpe d’Zwift. Did 50 min of FTP intervals on the Alp. I was fully gassed at the top - dead.

30 miles...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 03:21 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,566
Posted By Jughed

Years - 4-28, then 47-52(current) I rode...

Years - 4-28, then 47-52(current)

I rode flatland freestyle, vert and track in BMX- I was on the deck daily.

Mountain bikes - on the deck often.

Road - 2 major and on minor.

Minor -...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 03:11 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 2,737
Posted By Jughed

My Garmin will last 15+ hours on a charge. The...

My Garmin will last 15+ hours on a charge. The iPhone is smoked in 2.

Easy connection to all my sensors- cadence, power, speed, heart rate…

The mapping function is decent.

Crash detection...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 05:45 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,566
Posted By Jughed

My worst injuries came from… drumroll… ...

My worst injuries came from…


drumroll…


yep…


assploding carbon fiber.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 06:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 442
Posted By Jughed

Just did it.

Just did it.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-24, 06:17 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 434
Posted By Jughed

The pedals can be moved from bike to bike - for...

The pedals can be moved from bike to bike - for me that is a big advantage over crank based products.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-24, 05:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 406
Posted By Jughed

My CADD3 vs my ALR5 (Trek) - night and day...

My CADD3 vs my ALR5 (Trek) - night and day difference. Yes, there are slight differences in geometry, I ran 23's on the old bike and the ALR came with 25's - but the ride quality is night and day,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-24, 05:20 AM
Replies: 493
Views: 160,719
Posted By Jughed

28's on the one I just posted the picture of,...

28's on the one I just posted the picture of, with room to spare.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-22-24, 11:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 609
Posted By Jughed

I do believe that he was the man that genetically...

I do believe that he was the man that genetically altered Pogs, manipulated his lactate tolerance and energy processing on a cellular level - creating the new LA...:speedy:
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-22-24, 05:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 609
Posted By Jughed

I'm a big fan of San Millan. His research...

I'm a big fan of San Millan.

His research goes beyond cycling - he is trying to cure diseases as well. His methods absolutely have merit for those of us with T2/insulin resistance. Much of this...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-22-24, 05:45 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,906
Posted By Jughed

And Greipel - he was fast for the better part of...

And Greipel - he was fast for the better part of 15-17 years.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-24, 04:08 AM
Replies: 493
Views: 160,719
Posted By Jughed

I posted this in the what do old men ride thread...

I posted this in the what do old men ride thread - sorry for doubling up...

2001 Zurich
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-22-24, 03:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 395
Posted By Jughed

IMHO - if you still ride, its a bike worth...

IMHO - if you still ride, its a bike worth keeping and riding often.

My 2001 takes 28mm tires. That coupled with how buttery smooth the frame is = a great riding machine. One that is just as fast...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-20-24, 07:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 395
Posted By Jughed

Circa 2000 Zurich's in good-excellent condition...

Circa 2000 Zurich's in good-excellent condition will get $7-800 USD.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-24, 05:11 AM
Replies: 6,498
Views: 610,876
Posted By Jughed

Rode my first timed Fondo yesterday. 60.5...

Rode my first timed Fondo yesterday.

60.5 miles, 4700+' of climbing, all short punchy climbs. Up and down all day.

Had my best 3+ hour power numbers and was able to hit the climbs hard at will....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-24, 04:58 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,347
Posted By Jughed

The results are nearly useless without power...

The results are nearly useless without power data. Even with power data, the rides would have to repeated often with all different conditions considered - then the averages would tell the story.
...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-20-24, 04:25 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 7,366
Posted By Jughed

Yesterday I rode my first timed Fondo - 60 miles...

Yesterday I rode my first timed Fondo - 60 miles with 5k of climbing. My plan was to go full gas gate to gate. All 5k came from short/steep climbs. Up and down all day.

Carb loaded before the...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
05-17-24, 04:32 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,543
Posted By Jughed

OK, for the last time - TRAINING. And yes, its...

OK, for the last time - TRAINING. And yes, its the best place to train - for me - ALL YEAR ROUND.

Try doing a 20 min interval outside - try finding a place close to home in the north east where...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
05-16-24, 06:04 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,543
Posted By Jughed

Not sure if your trolling or not… but anyhow - ...

Not sure if your trolling or not… but anyhow -

Its flat awesome having something like this technology sitting in your basement.

As a man with a full time job, a family and all of the other day...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
05-16-24, 01:14 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,543
Posted By Jughed

Training.

Training.
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
05-16-24, 12:15 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,543
Posted By Jughed

Yep - flat here as well. But on zwift I've...

Yep - flat here as well.

But on zwift I've climbed Mt Ventox, Col du Tourmalet, Alpe d'Huez, Mt Fuji, Col d'Aspin, Col de la Madone...

I can train for my upcoming trip to the French Alps, on...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
05-16-24, 11:50 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,543
Posted By Jughed

Easy choice - work my 10 hour day, get out in the...

Easy choice - work my 10 hour day, get out in the cold/wet northeast weather... oh yeah, and its dark. And road riding around here is not really optimal even in the daytime...

or

Sit in my nice...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-16-24, 04:33 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 7,366
Posted By Jughed

This. As a cyclist in the early 90's , carb...

This.

As a cyclist in the early 90's , carb loading was all the rage. Gels, goo's, gatoraid and all the other sports enhancement products were hitting the market. Doctors were writing books on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-24, 04:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 534
Posted By Jughed

If you are interested in selling? Can the freehub...

If you are interested in selling? Can the freehub handle a 9 speed?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-24, 04:13 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 2,914
Posted By Jughed

Is that bike really #16.8? If so, then hell...

Is that bike really #16.8?

If so, then hell yes that is a good price. In terms of weight vs many other bikes at that price point - double hell yes.


I hope your purchase wont lead to divorce...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 02:26 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 5,847
Posted By Jughed

My stock 2001 Lemond is on the edge of the C&V...

My stock 2001 Lemond is on the edge of the C&V category - but in a few years will be a full on qualifier.

I bounce back and forth about upgrading it.

The frame is incredible - smooth and...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-15-24, 01:02 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,553
Posted By Jughed

and weight lifting without eating/feeding the...

and weight lifting without eating/feeding the effort is kinda pointless.

Anyhow - my point was weight lifting and VO2 max and how it relates to me. I gain muscle in a hurry. I'm already at the...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-15-24, 01:01 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,553
Posted By Jughed

and weight lifting without eating/feeding the...

and weight lifting without eating/feeding the effort is kinda pointless.

Anyhow - my point was weight lifting and VO2 max and how it relates to me. I gain muscle in a hurry. I'm already at the...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-15-24, 07:14 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 7,366
Posted By Jughed

I will give you my PA. 4+ years - 100% keto...

I will give you my PA.

4+ years - 100% keto adapted. Strict keto diet, every day, for 4+ years. The last 2 years I've been experimenting with supplementing carbs for longer rides and to fuel zone...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-15-24, 03:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 454
Posted By Jughed

I was thinking of this thread when laying out a...

I was thinking of this thread when laying out a plan for the next 4 weeks (which I may make a thread about)... something we may not consider as regular joes are performance peaks. I tend to grind all...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-14-24, 04:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 454
Posted By Jughed

My peak numbers - 5-10 min range - barely move...

My peak numbers - 5-10 min range - barely move year to year. I saw some improvement this year, but not very much.

The holy grail for me is an FTP of 300+ or 3.7 w/kg. With my typical 8-10 hour...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-24, 04:19 AM
Replies: 6,498
Views: 610,876
Posted By Jughed

Weather was spot on outside, but I'm stuck near...

Weather was spot on outside, but I'm stuck near the house helping my wife that just had back surgery...

Zwift is my friend.

34 miles, including the Mt Fuji climb portal.
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