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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-07-20, 01:36 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 8,223
Posted By RISKDR1

Ademdum to my previous post re Lemond Ebikes

Most experienced riders will not be satisfied with 20 mph power cut off and 250 watts.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-02-20, 02:42 PM
Replies: 273
Views: 22,578
Posted By RISKDR1

So put your big boy pants on

Get a bag that goes under your seat. Get a C02 kit. Carry at a minimum one tube and better two. With the C02 kit you don't need a frame pump but it is a good idea. The alternative is to put other...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-27-20, 02:38 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 13,480
Posted By RISKDR1

I was rolling along about 21-22 mph and I hear a...

I was rolling along about 21-22 mph and I hear a siren. I look over and a cop pulls along side with a big grin. Young guy. He says, "wow you are going pretty good. I'm a rider too. Have a great day"....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-19-20, 12:19 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 12,505
Posted By RISKDR1

I raced on track till I was 46. Fixed gear. I...

I raced on track till I was 46. Fixed gear. I also trained on road with it. They are more dangerous than single speed. My choice now is single speed with at least a front brake. I have seen and been...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-19-20, 12:15 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,199
Posted By RISKDR1

nOT FOREVER

Yes you will improve for a while until you get closer to your potential. There is a natural aging process that reduces your potential over time. Your question has a pretty complex answer though. In...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-12-20, 12:08 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,594
Posted By RISKDR1

Three months ago I was hit by a car. I flew 15...

Three months ago I was hit by a car. I flew 15 feet. I was conscious for the whole flight and was thinking about what it was going to do to me when I landed. thankfully I landed in grass. I missed a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-12-20, 12:03 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 8,023
Posted By RISKDR1

Laid back larry

I have been cycling for 40 years. I love the exhilarating nature of covering ground fast under my own power. I would say though that without the wonderful social aspects of cycling with my club and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-28-20, 03:33 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 27,840
Posted By RISKDR1

My strategy is three to four days of cycling and...

My strategy is three to four days of cycling and three days of Nordic walking (using poles as in XC skiing) a week. about 10-12 hours. I also do resistance band training for muscular strength. I am...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-14-19, 01:19 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,814
Posted By RISKDR1

I have fallen in love with Nordic Walking, or as...

I have fallen in love with Nordic Walking, or as some call it Ski Walking as a cross training activity. I can achieve about the same heart rates as cycling and it works my entire body. Cycling alone...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-19, 01:00 PM
Replies: 380
Views: 45,361
Posted By RISKDR1

I am a pretty strong rider for my age and I work...

I am a pretty strong rider for my age and I work hard to stay fit. I am 74. I ride a conventional bike. A mid 80's Medici. I tell folks it is a retro bike for a retro rider. There will however come a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-15-19, 01:09 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 31,722
Posted By RISKDR1

Cycling IS effective for fat loss but not...

Cycling IS effective for fat loss but not targeted fat loss. When you lose fat through diet and or exercise it comes off all over your body. There is no such thing as "spot reducing". That said,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-02-16, 07:26 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,645
Posted By RISKDR1

Maybe he just has a really really tiny butt.

Maybe he just has a really really tiny butt.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-01-16, 01:13 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 11,279
Posted By RISKDR1

my personal experience as a 71 year old its that...

my personal experience as a 71 year old its that weight training the legs (leg press, leg curls and leg extensions) can help with submaximal power. I have added considerable strength without added...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-28-16, 11:09 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,895
Posted By RISKDR1

it appears to me to be a case of

overriding ones abilities and experience. Most experienced riders know how to unweight over a speed bump and let your legs be suspension. I imagine he was sitting hard on the saddle when he hit that...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-28-16, 10:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,321
Posted By RISKDR1

every ones adaptive ability is different. At 71 I...

every ones adaptive ability is different. At 71 I can't get away with training methods I used at 30. I was in that "train till sick and then rest" mode for a long time. Age and genetics is a big...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-27-16, 10:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,321
Posted By RISKDR1

the experience of one person cannot be applied to all

your experience is anecdotal. The conventional wisdom is base building first. Lots of miles at an aerobic pace. The OP is riding at an anaerobic pace or so it seems. I think he would be better off...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-27-16, 09:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,321
Posted By RISKDR1

slow down to a pace where you are not "feeling...

slow down to a pace where you are not "feeling the burn". If you are feeling the burn you are overwhelming your muscles with lactate. If you want to build endurance ride longer at a slower pace for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-27-16, 08:52 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 14,318
Posted By RISKDR1

Those times exclude me so it seems a non issue. I...

Those times exclude me so it seems a non issue. I ride with a large club with a large female membership. I have been on rides where I am the only guy. I am 71 and all of these women are younger than...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-16-16, 06:50 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 8,243
Posted By RISKDR1

Wow. They even let texas fly fishermen on this forum

How is the reel collection? If you start collecting bikes the way you collect those magnificent vintage reels you are going to need a warehouse.

Cheers, Risk Dr from the fiberglass fly rod forum.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-20-16, 09:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 16,277
Posted By RISKDR1

Just a thought

you say you are doing leg work at the gym on your off days. I would say you are not getting enough recovery. You should also get checked up by your doc. This may be edema caused by some health...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-27-16, 06:00 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 7,065
Posted By RISKDR1

I have done it many times

always works. They immediately stop.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-27-16, 05:55 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,484
Posted By RISKDR1

I had experience similar to yours

25 years ago on a fixed gear. I was taken down by a flock of geese that crossed the road right in front of me. I woke up with parameds around me and had no idea where I was or how I had gotten there....
Forum: Touring
04-24-16, 07:42 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 16,771
Posted By RISKDR1

I use the butterfly's on my VO Passhunter with a twist

I have reversed them with the open part to the front along with the controls. I found that the controls were too close the other way (as illustrated above) and seemed to make me ride too upright....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-07-15, 11:28 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,076
Posted By RISKDR1

at 70 years old I tend never to get caught up in...

at 70 years old I tend never to get caught up in whats cool or the hottest thing. I still ride my mid 80's Medici (owned since 1986) and a bike I built for comfort on a Velo Orange Pass Hunter frame....
Forum: Southern California
11-26-15, 03:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,281
Posted By RISKDR1

Amen, brother. That is really a stupid move....

Amen, brother. That is really a stupid move. sounds to me like some inexperienced riders. I see similar antics on PCH in So Cal. Lots of people taking up the sport and not getting well oriented to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-19-15, 09:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,890
Posted By RISKDR1

What is interesting is that the advise varies...

What is interesting is that the advise varies somewhat for every post which tells me that what is better is very goal specific. In my opinion ( and my cardiologist's) if you are just seeking overall...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-19-15, 10:17 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,890
Posted By RISKDR1

It is not as simple as that. Personally I favor...

It is not as simple as that. Personally I favor longer distance at lower intensity for overall conditioning. It allows you to ride more often without burnout and burns fat better than a max state...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-10-15, 09:46 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 8,720
Posted By RISKDR1

winter rains often keep me off the bike....

winter rains often keep me off the bike. Snowshoeing and XC skiing and winter hiking can fill in. Keeps the heart and vascular system working well even though not cycling specific.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-08-15, 08:14 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,587
Posted By RISKDR1

I would not spend a lot of time on this.

I would not spend a lot of time on this.
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-06-15, 06:45 PM
Replies: 245
Views: 118,740
Posted By RISKDR1

87 Medici Pro Strada (since new, now restored) 85...

87 Medici Pro Strada (since new, now restored) 85 Specialized Stump Jumper (since new, not restored).
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-03-15, 08:13 AM
Replies: 189
Views: 10,921
Posted By RISKDR1

Absolutely. I am 70. I have broken laws that are...

Absolutely. I am 70. I have broken laws that are no longer on the books.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-02-15, 11:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 953
Posted By RISKDR1

I saw a sign down in Hunting Beach near LE Bard...

I saw a sign down in Hunting Beach near LE Bard park on a guys lawn. "DRIVE LIKE YOUR KID'S LIVE HERE". Said it all.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-02-15, 11:26 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 10,921
Posted By RISKDR1

If you read my post your question has already...

If you read my post your question has already been answered. The OP shows an attitude of entitlement that I usually see in teenagers.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-02-15, 11:13 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 5,672
Posted By RISKDR1

a large left ventricle with a big stroke volume.

a large left ventricle with a big stroke volume.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-02-15, 03:58 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 10,921
Posted By RISKDR1

I get it now. Traffic laws only apply to others....

I get it now. Traffic laws only apply to others. Certainly not you.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
11-02-15, 10:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,445
Posted By RISKDR1

it really depends on what you want to do. I would...

it really depends on what you want to do. I would probably have a longer rest interval at lower wattage and increase the wattage of your power segment. Or keep the power segment as is and extend its...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-02-15, 10:04 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,539
Posted By RISKDR1

I am 70 and just built a bike with my first...

I am 70 and just built a bike with my first triple. I can handle the hills I ride with a double but I find the triple to be a nice feature. I can start a climb in "too low" a gear and gradually find...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-02-15, 09:47 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 6,552
Posted By RISKDR1

my wife doesn't understand me.

my wife doesn't understand me.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-02-15, 09:28 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 852
Posted By RISKDR1

I do compete against myself. On one of my regular...

I do compete against myself. On one of my regular rides there is a segment that I go all out on. I have improved significantly in the last several months and in fact beat my previous best by a full...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-02-15, 09:15 AM
Replies: 189
Views: 10,921
Posted By RISKDR1

It is a bad practice and a bad example of cycling...

It is a bad practice and a bad example of cycling behavior. If there are cars at the light with you the light will change soon enough. If not there is the button to change the light. If in the left...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-31-15, 02:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,151
Posted By RISKDR1

yep. great for hiking too.

yep. great for hiking too.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-15, 07:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,675
Posted By RISKDR1

I am not sure it is necessary to have a sprung...

I am not sure it is necessary to have a sprung saddle. I have two imperials and like them very much. I have a sprung brooks that I put on an old 85 Stumpjumper mountain bike and it does absorb some...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-28-15, 05:56 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,057
Posted By RISKDR1

you might spend more time in the hospital.

you might spend more time in the hospital.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-27-15, 03:13 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 10,640
Posted By RISKDR1

No, but I have 26 meaningless fly rods and three...

No, but I have 26 meaningless fly rods and three meaningful ones. And I have not fished in two years. Guess that means I have 29 meaningless fly rods!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-27-15, 02:02 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,807
Posted By RISKDR1

I used to be bothered by it and give a challenge....

I used to be bothered by it and give a challenge. Now I am a zone trainer and ignore those folks. I just don't respond. I have a plan for my rides am not going to let another rider impose a pace on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-27-15, 01:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,842
Posted By RISKDR1

"I want brakes on the bike not a fixie''. ...

"I want brakes on the bike not a fixie''.

what differentiates a single speed from a fixie is not the brakes. It is the presence or absence of a freewheel. You can have a fixie with one or even...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-15, 07:17 AM
Replies: 447
Views: 39,216
Posted By RISKDR1

<< I think C&V saddles make zero sense in that...

<<
I think C&V saddles make zero sense in that enlightened context. I think Brooks, Ideale, and Selle Anatomica saddles have to be shelved with a notion that they are neither healthy nor...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-20-15, 06:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 800
Posted By RISKDR1

This is a bike I built for a friend. He tends to...

This is a bike I built for a friend. He tends to be a clean freak and washes his bike down with soap and water followed by a hose just about every time he rides it. You could eat off the rear cogs. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-19-15, 07:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 800
Posted By RISKDR1

I checked crank bolts for proper torque. OK. I...

I checked crank bolts for proper torque. OK. I checked BB moveable retaining ring for proper torque. OK. the chain and cassette are about 1000 miles. checked chain ring bolts. OK. I am quite sure it...
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