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Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-08, 10:45 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,802
Posted By Ankleweightman

Quote"the weight, with gravity, bears DOWN on...

Quote"the weight, with gravity, bears DOWN on each pedal in turn. MY effort is PULLING each weight UP. If Patrick Sercu used weighted pedals to add strength, I feel my aim is worthwhile. (The remarks...
Forum: Commuting
07-17-08, 12:54 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,088
Posted By Ankleweightman

One factor about helmet (Only) light. It...

One factor about helmet (Only) light. It irritates and confuses drivers. Best is to have a light on the handlebar. Or both?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-08, 11:54 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,802
Posted By Ankleweightman

Quote:"I have to agree with the physics...

Quote:"I have to agree with the physics arguments.
The weight around the ankles will not make much difference - the weight on the left crank will counter-balance the weight on the right crank - so...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-16-08, 10:49 PM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 667,853
Posted By Ankleweightman

[ young whippersnappers - not yet 50 - posting to...

[ young whippersnappers - not yet 50 - posting to the 50+ forum

can one still ride past 65, 75 or 85? Try us here.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-02-08, 11:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 654
Posted By Ankleweightman

Knee lube.

Yeah, Fish oil capsules, Glucosamine/Chondroitin work for me. Then I stand on the pedals which I believe is more natural, SLOW cadence. Like the walking/jogging position. (Without the jarring road...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-02-08, 11:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,107
Posted By Ankleweightman

Broke a bone in the hand. Could not ride the...

Broke a bone in the hand. Could not ride the drops....The only way I could ride with "no" weight on the hand was by standing on the pedals, and bringing the handlebars chin high. It worked. 15...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-02-08, 12:01 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 868
Posted By Ankleweightman

Go on a low glycemic diet; have a decent...

Go on a low glycemic diet; have a decent breakfast and then eat a little something with protein in it every few hours. You need to avoid sugar, predigested proteins.
If you need caffeine, have green...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-01-08, 11:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,673
Posted By Ankleweightman

Good question

Not a real answer, since I seek hills. For a "good" workout, (short ride) I use ankle weights. Recently I read about wearing a weight jacket, which is sometimes preferable, and should be much...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-01-08, 11:19 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,764,713
Posted By Ankleweightman

Snakebite punctures occur most often when tire...

Snakebite punctures occur most often when tire pressures are low. BUT in Mesa, AZ, I had more problems with thorns and cactus needles.

pinch flats with properly inflated high pressure skinny
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
02-09-08, 01:21 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 914
Posted By Ankleweightman

No. My cycling jersey says "OLD KRANKS" Ventura,...

No. My cycling jersey says "OLD KRANKS" Ventura, CA. That may not be funny, but at 76, I do 20 miles with an amusing posture riding uphills, standing (no saddle). AWM in NC. Haah
Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-08, 01:26 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,097
Posted By Ankleweightman

Seems cleat style and crank length is just a...

Seems cleat style and crank length is just a matter of personal preference. No real statistics as to accidents, etc. ......... I wear a heart rate monitor belt, is that what you diehards refer to?...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-28-08, 10:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,324
Posted By Ankleweightman

Different saddle position.

Try anything that may improve your, speed. ride, comfort or endurance. You do not have to look like a typical "racer". Be independent. The founder of Wal-mart once said something like--Be...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-22-08, 12:08 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 21,318
Posted By Ankleweightman

Shorter crank arms = more fun & endurance

"I pretty much want the fastest speed that I can comfortably maintain. I'm NOT fast, so going from 10 MPH to 11 MPH is a 10% increase! The shorter cranks HAVE helped my speed slightly, but they have...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-21-08, 11:38 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,097
Posted By Ankleweightman

For what it's worth: I found my Look pedals and...

For what it's worth: I found my Look pedals and cleats a great asset to comfort-speed-confidence for 10-15 years, at least. Clips/straps always were a drag before that. Float was not important to...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
11-22-07, 12:29 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,735
Posted By Ankleweightman

Steel Cut Oats

I had to give up oats for that reason. Anything with oats, especially the really good steel-cut oatmeal, and the whole family was running for cover.

Steel cut or other oats at breakfast work good...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-31-07, 11:49 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,197
Posted By Ankleweightman

10-19-07, 01:10 PM #29 Machka ...

10-19-07, 01:10 PM #29
Machka
Randonneur




Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Canada Originally Posted by ericy Oatmeal is a very filling breakfast for me, and very cheap if you stay...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-07, 12:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 534
Posted By Ankleweightman

Flats

Try inserting a Kevlar (?) liner between the tube and inner part of the tire. In Mesa AZ, I would remove dozens of thorn points from the tire when riding in "wrong" areas. Some points were worn...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-27-07, 08:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,255
Posted By Ankleweightman

SO TRUE. But if I were to ride on an empty...

SO TRUE. But if I were to ride on an empty stomach, I would not have much endurance. My body needs fuel in the furnace. Just starting out without my steel-cut-oats would psychologically weaken me.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-22-07, 12:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,255
Posted By Ankleweightman

Ankle weights

Any exercise that makes your heart rate rise is beneficial. I use ankle weights to climb hills, Heart rate NOW goes to 90 % max and returns quickly. I SWEAT MORE, FEEL BETTER AND CUT THE BIKE...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-19-07, 12:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,255
Posted By Ankleweightman

Ankle weights

Ankle weights are bound to help you reduce, as any exercise should. Personally I always put on 2# weights (or more) before I ride, but mostly to improve my srength and endurance. Also to get my...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-20-06, 01:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,028
Posted By Ankleweightman

Steel cut oats

Irish Oatmeal or Steel Cut Oats taste better than Quick or Regular Pressed oats. Much better for the digestive track than all other breakfast cereals. Also keeps mid-meal hunger away. 25 lb bags...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-20-06, 12:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,278
Posted By Ankleweightman

Ankle weights

To train harder, many "Jocks" think racing in a pack motivates them to push, and push - especially when it is their turn up front. I disagree with the notion that this way is best. I wear ankle...
Forum: Introductions
08-14-06, 07:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 289
Posted By Ankleweightman

Fitness

Need advice on Deep Breathing during exertion. Steep Hill-seeking.
Forum: Framebuilders
03-09-06, 07:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,655
Posted By Ankleweightman

I have thought about a frame like the Softride,...

I have thought about a frame like the Softride, but without a saddle. High handlebars. Any suggestion?
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-05-06, 10:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,278
Posted By Ankleweightman

Ankle weights are ideal for strenghtening,...

Ankle weights are ideal for strenghtening, building endurance and minimizing knee problems. This "Straimaster" step-cycle bicyclist (Standing position) has been on the modified Cannondale road bike...
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