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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-24-24, 09:50 PM
Replies: 27,131
Views: 3,120,964
Posted By pepperbelly

That is a worthy goal! I’m hungry now!

That is a worthy goal! I’m hungry now!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-24-24, 04:40 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 813
Posted By pepperbelly

I only rode 6 miles-one lap around the lake. I...

I only rode 6 miles-one lap around the lake. I stopped after one lap for something else.
It looks like the next few days will be windy. I will be out depending on just how windy. 20mph and higher...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-23-24, 09:30 PM
Replies: 27,131
Views: 3,120,964
Posted By pepperbelly

That looks like a beautiful ride!

That looks like a beautiful ride!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-22-24, 11:37 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 813
Posted By pepperbelly

In another thread I was discussing carbs during a...

In another thread I was discussing carbs during a ride. I am going to try gatorade and see if that helps.
It does feel like hitting a wall. Once I get warmed up after a mile or 2 I feel good, then...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-22-24, 10:25 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 813
Posted By pepperbelly

I will be out tomorrow, wind or no wind.

I will be out tomorrow, wind or no wind.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-22-24, 09:29 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 813
Posted By pepperbelly

I was thinking that might be the way. It took...

I was thinking that might be the way.
It took 56 minutes to ride the 2 lake loops-12 miles. It took 1:18 to ride the 15 mile river trail but I actually stopped at about mile 12 or 13 to take a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-22-24, 08:51 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 813
Posted By pepperbelly

There is a paved trail around a local lake. That...

There is a paved trail around a local lake. That loop is about 6 miles. I do 2 laps but want to do more. I should be doing 20-25 mile rides.
Another paved trail by the Trinity River is about 15...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-22-24, 07:50 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 813
Posted By pepperbelly

Working towards longer rides question

I have been riding between 12 and 15 miles at a time. I am usually struggling near the end.
I may be doing it wrong. I try to ride for the fastest average speed and try to get that higher.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-21-24, 01:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 763
Posted By pepperbelly

Ya got me!😄

Ya got me!😄
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-20-24, 11:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 763
Posted By pepperbelly

???

???
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-18-24, 10:31 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,096
Posted By pepperbelly

My sodium level is good. I don’t have that to...

My sodium level is good. I don’t have that to worry about. I drink a lot if water and could probably use some electrolytes.
I will try it tomorrow. The wind is up today and my glutes are sore so I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-18-24, 09:34 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,096
Posted By pepperbelly

I think I understand. Would taking a bottle of...

I think I understand. Would taking a bottle of gatorade on my ride help?
I do a very low carb diet, and it has worked until recently.
When I ride I am alone, not in a group. I try to maintain...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-18-24, 09:04 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,096
Posted By pepperbelly

Looks good, but for a fat boy like me the bread...

Looks good, but for a fat boy like me the bread is bad.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-17-24, 11:31 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,096
Posted By pepperbelly

That sounds like bbq with potato salad, beans,...

That sounds like bbq with potato salad, beans, slaw, onions and jalapeños.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-17-24, 08:52 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,096
Posted By pepperbelly

I’m not doing keto. I am not comfortable eating...

I’m not doing keto. I am not comfortable eating the amount of fat keto calls for.
I usually just eat a protein bar and a tomato sandwich in the morning- I like tomatoes, a cobb salad for lunch...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-17-24, 07:18 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,096
Posted By pepperbelly

I went from 305 to 227 last year from the first...

I went from 305 to 227 last year from the first of February to the first of September by trying to keep my carb intake to under 20 per day. My weight loss flattened off and I actually gained some...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-17-24, 05:09 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,096
Posted By pepperbelly

Slower pace? I’m 65, overweight and out of shape....

Slower pace? I’m 65, overweight and out of shape. Basically I’m a sloth!😄
I am going to add carbs an hour or so before riding but I want to do good carbs. I have had several people mention oatmeal.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-17-24, 03:16 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,096
Posted By pepperbelly

I called my cardiologist. He said to not worry...

I called my cardiologist. He said to not worry about it. It's expected and normal as long as it comes back up, which it does.
Thanks guys!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-17-24, 02:04 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,096
Posted By pepperbelly

This isn’t due to my bp but I was really dragging...

This isn’t due to my bp but I was really dragging today around the trail. I have been doing low carb/ not really keto. This morning I ate a keto protein bar and a tomato sandwich.
I bought some...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-17-24, 02:00 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,609
Posted By pepperbelly

Rode 12 miles today with my original saddle...

Rode 12 miles today with my original saddle mounted. I still need to tweak it a little but it’s close to being adjusted. I mounted it with about a half bubble nose up using a 6” torpedo level.
My...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-17-24, 01:56 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,096
Posted By pepperbelly

Maybe this is my new normal.

Maybe this is my new normal.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-17-24, 01:55 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,609
Posted By pepperbelly

I stay hydrated, and with the weather turning...

I stay hydrated, and with the weather turning warm and humid I plan to stay ahead of it.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-17-24, 10:57 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,609
Posted By pepperbelly

This Cobb saddle keeps putting pressure in a bad...

This Cobb saddle keeps putting pressure in a bad area.
I am going to put my original saddle back on. My original complaint with it was my sit bones getting sore but that was probably because I had...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-17-24, 10:47 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,609
Posted By pepperbelly

I didn’t think about that. I think I have a...

I didn’t think about that. I think I have a trainer in the garage.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-17-24, 10:10 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,251
Posted By pepperbelly

What really bugs me is while I was struggling...

What really bugs me is while I was struggling against the wind some mid 20s guys blew by me like they didn’t notice it.
I’m starting to not like young people. 😎
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-17-24, 09:41 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,096
Posted By pepperbelly

I’m going to check with him. My pulse just...

I’m going to check with him.
My pulse just milling around is usually in the mid 70s. It goes up with exertion and in the heat. My pulse doesn’t worry me.
I am curious if my bp going low is...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-17-24, 09:05 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,096
Posted By pepperbelly

She is. Your question didn’t bother me. ...

She is. Your question didn’t bother me.
Fortunately the test was negative.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-17-24, 08:52 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,096
Posted By pepperbelly

Immediately after the ride. I had put my bike on...

Immediately after the ride. I had put my bike on the carrier and checked.
After I got home and took a shower it was 87 with bp 100/60.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-17-24, 06:39 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,609
Posted By pepperbelly

That is easy enough to try.

That is easy enough to try.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-16-24, 08:04 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,096
Posted By pepperbelly

Moalpha for some reason I couldn’t see your reply...

Moalpha for some reason I couldn’t see your reply but yes, she was tested for POTS. The result was negative.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-16-24, 06:41 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,096
Posted By pepperbelly

This! My daughter had it and had to go do a “tilt...

This! My daughter had it and had to go do a “tilt test@. That is nothing to ignore.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-16-24, 05:53 PM
Replies: 27,131
Views: 3,120,964
Posted By pepperbelly

Not honeysuckle-I like that too. These are...

Not honeysuckle-I like that too.
These are big bushes that have a hard white spore/seed on them.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-16-24, 05:50 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,096
Posted By pepperbelly

Fortunately my pulse gets down to normal pretty...

Fortunately my pulse gets down to normal pretty quickly.
I have never taken my bp right after working out before a few years ago. I got really lightheaded at work patching a street in the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-16-24, 04:20 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,609
Posted By pepperbelly

No, I am not sure. I bought it new-old stock so...

No, I am not sure. I bought it new-old stock so it didn’t come with paperwork.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-16-24, 04:17 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,096
Posted By pepperbelly

127 is what it was when I stopped riding. It hit...

127 is what it was when I stopped riding. It hit a high of 158 during a decent climb.
My pulse was 87 when I took my bp after cooling down and a shower.
My normal pulse at home is mid 70s and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-16-24, 04:03 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,096
Posted By pepperbelly

My bp was about 144/94 before my doc prescribed...

My bp was about 144/94 before my doc prescribed meds.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-16-24, 04:01 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,096
Posted By pepperbelly

Not dizzy or light-headed but I can feel...

Not dizzy or light-headed but I can feel something. This isn’t new, it seems to happen every time. My pulse was only up to 127bpm.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-16-24, 03:26 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,096
Posted By pepperbelly

Blood pressure after riding?

I rode 12 miles today. Just like after riding or at the gym my bp is low even after cooling off and showering- 30-45 minutes.
I take bp meds for marginal high bp.
Today after I got home and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-16-24, 03:12 PM
Replies: 27,131
Views: 3,120,964
Posted By pepperbelly

12 mile ride around a local lake. The bushes...

12 mile ride around a local
lake. The bushes are starting seed or whatever they do. I have loved that smell since I was a kid. I love spring!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-16-24, 03:07 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,609
Posted By pepperbelly

I rode 12 miles today. With the handlebars...

I rode 12 miles today. With the handlebars rotated forward it felt a little different but nothing big. The nose of the seat started applying pressure but not as bad.
I still have a fair amount of...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-16-24, 10:39 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,251
Posted By pepperbelly

I didn’t like it very much but some guys 40 years...

I didn’t like it very much but some guys 40 years younger rode by me really fast. It was on a trail next to the Trinity river. The river runs north and south and has several elevation changes....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-16-24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,251
Posted By pepperbelly

How about several climbs into the wind?

How about several climbs into the wind?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-16-24, 09:16 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,251
Posted By pepperbelly

I remember that and another that was standing in...

I remember that and another that was standing in flood water up to his waist- in a roadside ditch.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-16-24, 08:15 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,609
Posted By pepperbelly

This pain was different from being uncomfortable....

This pain was different from being uncomfortable. My arms are still a little sore.
This happened before. I think I posted here about it. I’m going to search my past posts and check what I did.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-15-24, 09:51 PM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 479,086
Posted By pepperbelly

This is getting absurd. I’m out!

This is getting absurd. I’m out!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-15-24, 09:44 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,609
Posted By pepperbelly

I originally had a Specialized Body Geometry...

I originally had a Specialized Body Geometry Toupe saddle. If I can’t get this Cobb to work I may try it again. I swapped it because my butt hurt but I wasn’t used to riding then and I have better...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-15-24, 09:35 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,609
Posted By pepperbelly

I forgot that I replaced my original saddle with...

I forgot that I replaced my original saddle with this Cobb because my butt was hurting when I first started riding. I got it set pretty well then decided to install my original Specialized saddle...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-15-24, 09:26 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,609
Posted By pepperbelly

If I can’t get it comfortable I will look for...

If I can’t get it comfortable I will look for another saddle.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-15-24, 06:01 PM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 479,086
Posted By pepperbelly

Have you noticed that absolutely nobody agrees...

Have you noticed that absolutely nobody agrees with you?
Does that make you stop and rethink your position or do you think everyone is out of step but you?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-15-24, 12:02 PM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 479,086
Posted By pepperbelly

Why would anyone advocate to not use a piece of...

Why would anyone advocate to not use a piece of safety equipment?
A bicycle helmet probably won’t do much if a car hits you- but it might. It can help a minor fall from being worse. All we can do...
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