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07-01-23, 01:14 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,849
Posted By grantelmwood

Air quality does not matter if you're in shape? ...

Air quality does not matter if you're in shape? Curious logic!
Are you saying a top cyclist will not get lung issues if he works in a coal mine?

Alcohol is very toxic for the body....
07-01-23, 12:11 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,849
Posted By grantelmwood

Are you not riding because of Air Quality Index ?

My area has 100 index today.
What number index means safe to ride?
Are you shortening your rides?

Today I skipped riding and did the following non-stop for 10 minutes:
Jumping Jacks, Squats,...
06-30-23, 08:07 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 6,192
Posted By grantelmwood

There was some good info posted in my thread here...

There was some good info posted in my thread here
https://www.bikeforums.net/general-cycling-discussion/1272428-do-clip-pedals-make-riding-harder-easier.html
06-30-23, 07:46 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,547
Posted By grantelmwood

So, you basically lowered your handlebars? Did...

So, you basically lowered your handlebars?
Did that have the effect of pushing you rearwards in the seat?
06-30-23, 11:05 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,444
Posted By grantelmwood

Does this imply you do not have more than $600 ? ...

Does this imply you do not have more than $600 ?
If so, you can not afford a bike, or even to bike.

Buying a bike with a credit card is financial insanity.
You should have at least $250,000 if...
06-30-23, 11:02 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,444
Posted By grantelmwood

What if his budget is $100k and he will ride 5...

What if his budget is $100k and he will ride 5 miles ?
06-30-23, 10:58 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 4,859
Posted By grantelmwood

Folks that claim a 2 mile hill at 15% is...

Folks that claim a 2 mile hill at 15% is "nothing" are either
a) full of crap keyboard warrior trolls
b) pro cyclists
c) have never ridden hills.

I then realized (c) may be a real demographic,...
06-30-23, 10:47 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 4,859
Posted By grantelmwood

Huffy = GED Schwinn = Associate's Cannondale...

Huffy = GED
Schwinn = Associate's
Cannondale = Bachelor's
Trek = Master's
BMC = PhD
06-29-23, 07:28 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,988
Posted By grantelmwood

Thank you, but it's best to ignore all...

Thank you, but it's best to ignore all self-appointed forum cops who can't simply keep quiet and let people discuss things. This is a case for using the ignore feature on the forum. This way, you...
06-29-23, 06:37 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 4,859
Posted By grantelmwood

15% for a mile sounds like a brutal hell on...

15% for a mile sounds like a brutal hell on earth. Good for you.
An 8 mile ride with 15% hills is harder than a 100 mile ride on a cute little bike path for kids and grannies
06-29-23, 06:34 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 4,859
Posted By grantelmwood

It's funny you say that. My bike isn't even...

It's funny you say that.
My bike isn't even loaded, but as I was pushing it up the 15%,
I was thinking to myself that this is also a lot of work and tiring.
But, I refused to stop and stand there,...
06-28-23, 10:08 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 4,859
Posted By grantelmwood

The gears were low enough at 1/1 I was going...

The gears were low enough at 1/1
I was going slow, but my legs were just burnt out.
Also my HR was maxed out, as these hills were pretty long
06-28-23, 10:06 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,017
Posted By grantelmwood

Today was a good example. 8 miles 45 min 800...

Today was a good example. 8 miles 45 min 800 ft. 16% max
Good workout. But not day ending
I could do more but I have actual sports to play after lunch!
06-28-23, 10:04 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,017
Posted By grantelmwood

Have you ever heard of grade % ? I suspect most...

Have you ever heard of grade % ?
I suspect most kittens here ride on flat bike paths?
06-28-23, 09:50 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 4,859
Posted By grantelmwood

Walk of shame!

Today's ride was 8 miles and 800 ft. with 15% hills.
Was already tired after a 2 mile hill that lasted almost 20 mins. (5% to 16% grade)

On the way back, first time I got off the bike and walked...
06-28-23, 06:46 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 5,439
Posted By grantelmwood

BuT ThE MuD Is NoT ComInG FrOm YoUr TiReS !!

BuT ThE MuD Is NoT ComInG FrOm YoUr TiReS !!
06-28-23, 06:44 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 5,439
Posted By grantelmwood

That's because you actually own a bike and have...

That's because you actually own a bike and have actually ridden in the rain.
06-28-23, 06:42 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 5,439
Posted By grantelmwood

Physics 101 Any of you even own a bike? Ever...

Physics 101
Any of you even own a bike?
Ever seen the mud stripe on your back after a rain?
Also NoT FrOM YoUr TirEs ????


...
06-28-23, 06:35 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,988
Posted By grantelmwood

It's not complicated. This is a bike forum I...

It's not complicated.
This is a bike forum
I posted a news study about biking,
That's how a forum works.
You sound like mentally ill or profoundly dumb?
06-27-23, 10:24 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,017
Posted By grantelmwood

7 miles 450 ft elevation gain 30 mins. Avg...

7 miles
450 ft elevation gain
30 mins.
Avg speed was 12mph

Not flat at all.
Several 10% hills !
06-27-23, 10:19 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 5,439
Posted By grantelmwood

Then where is it from?

Then where is it from?
06-27-23, 10:19 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 5,439
Posted By grantelmwood

I am going to see if my bike fork has holes where...

I am going to see if my bike fork has holes where I could install a front fender
This way water will not spray into my eyes and face from the tires
06-26-23, 07:16 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,988
Posted By grantelmwood

A recent study found that drivers viewed cyclists wearing a helmet or safety vest as

The bike helmet debate rages on as study finds drivers view cyclists wearing safety gear as 'less human' (msn.com)...
06-26-23, 02:55 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 5,439
Posted By grantelmwood

Uhh, then how does water spray into your face ...

Uhh, then how does water spray into your face
if not from the tires
06-26-23, 02:53 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,017
Posted By grantelmwood

Has anyone here cut back on long rides in order to diversify your fitness life?

I went for a 30 minute ride today. 7 miles. 500 ft elevation with a few 10% hills. Was a nice workout.
More importantly, this was not the defining activity of the day, but merely a warmup.
If I...
06-26-23, 01:25 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,159
Posted By grantelmwood

Walmart helmet was the right move. Well done

Walmart helmet was the right move.
Well done
06-26-23, 01:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,427
Posted By grantelmwood

This was the correct move. Left gear should...

This was the correct move.
Left gear should stay at 2
She's not a serious rider.
In fact, just remove the front shifter
Problem solved.
1x8
All she needs
06-26-23, 01:16 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,141
Posted By grantelmwood

In my race cars, I use ATE racing brake fluid...

In my race cars, I use ATE racing brake fluid which has a much higher boiling point.
06-26-23, 01:13 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 5,439
Posted By grantelmwood

Interesting how it missed the most obvious. ...

Interesting how it missed the most obvious.
Goggles
06-26-23, 01:11 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 5,439
Posted By grantelmwood

Just learned the hard way that one should don...

Just learned the hard way that one should don goggles
when riding in the rain on a bike with no fenders

I've been through the rain on a bike with no fender
It felt good to be out of the desert...
06-26-23, 10:29 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 5,439
Posted By grantelmwood

Biking in the rain

Do you bike in the rain?
What do you adjust or change when you elect to rain ride?
Clothing? Distances? Routes?
06-15-23, 05:11 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,542
Posted By grantelmwood

Boredom is the enemy of extending your distance?

After about 8 miles, I get bored and do not motivate to keep riding. Hell, sometimes, after 3 miles I get bored, and end the ride.
The problem temptation is that my riding loop allows me the...
06-15-23, 04:38 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,424
Posted By grantelmwood

Did you know you had apnea? Did you keep waking...

Did you know you had apnea? Did you keep waking up repeatedly?
Did you know you were stopping breathing 98x an hour?
06-15-23, 04:35 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,538
Posted By grantelmwood

Didn't see that link on the website Very...

Didn't see that link on the website
Very helpful, I will order a pair

https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0f13a6_566169e6d8c9481680121742e77eb4e3~mv2.gif
06-14-23, 08:25 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,538
Posted By grantelmwood

What exactly is this? A strap that blocks air...

What exactly is this?
A strap that blocks air flow?
Does it extend beyond the surface of the cheeks?
Is that how it works?
06-14-23, 07:11 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,538
Posted By grantelmwood

Can wind cause discomfort in ears? Do bikers ever wear earplugs?

Went for a ride with the wife.
She said the wind caused discomfort in her ears.
It's NOT about noise, but wind in ears hurts and aches
Is this a thing?
06-14-23, 01:49 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,424
Posted By grantelmwood

Can you explain how bad your apnea was before...

Can you explain how bad your apnea was before getting the machine?
How did you know you had apnea? Can you tell while you're sleeping?
06-12-23, 03:20 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,492
Posted By grantelmwood

Would you consider punching yourself in the face...

Would you consider punching yourself in the face for several hours to be an athletic or a deeply trained skill ?
06-11-23, 03:57 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,492
Posted By grantelmwood

Thanks for your constructive replies! So, the...

Thanks for your constructive replies!
So, the GC time is a combined time for all team members?
Does the GC time determine the winner of the TDF?
06-11-23, 03:52 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,492
Posted By grantelmwood

Who does it suit exactly? Nerds with zero...

Who does it suit exactly?
Nerds with zero athleticism or any background in real sports?
06-11-23, 07:38 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,466
Posted By grantelmwood

So does the entire sport. Spiderman outfits and...

So does the entire sport.
Spiderman outfits and traffic menace
06-11-23, 06:01 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 969
Posted By grantelmwood

PT is a bunch of placebo voodoo nonsense. If it...

PT is a bunch of placebo voodoo nonsense.
If it heals naturally, people attribute it to PT
If it never heals naturally, people forget to admit that PT was a waste of time
I would get a 2nd opinion
06-11-23, 05:59 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,492
Posted By grantelmwood

I never realized how poorly structured this race...

I never realized how poorly structured this race is.
All these crashes that take out a chunk of the tightly clustered peloton are ridiculous.
Seems way more dangerous than ever auto racing.

The...
06-11-23, 05:48 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 5,419
Posted By grantelmwood

Are you suggesting these were factory defects or...

Are you suggesting these were factory defects or the result of 40 years of use ?
06-11-23, 05:38 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,492
Posted By grantelmwood

I did not eat a turkey sandwich today Also, I...

I did not eat a turkey sandwich today
Also, I am not a podiatrist
06-11-23, 05:36 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,492
Posted By grantelmwood

I've watched 2 episodes. I still need to...

I've watched 2 episodes.

I still need to figure out how the race actually works
There seems to be an individual winner for each segment
but they keep referring to the GC team concept

Why do...
06-09-23, 08:33 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 5,419
Posted By grantelmwood

I would love to nostalgia ride a Huffy Santa Fe! ...

I would love to nostalgia ride a Huffy Santa Fe! Huffy was king of all bikes in my youth.
The Santa Fe was one of the most popular 10 speed bikes of a generation.
40 years later, it's probably...
06-08-23, 02:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 475
Posted By grantelmwood

I can't explain why happy Jack would ride anyway,...

I can't explain why happy Jack would ride anyway, anyhow, anywhere
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