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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-16-24, 10:31 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 8,837
Posted By rsbob

Have for the first time committed to a workout...

Have for the first time committed to a workout plan. Basically it’s 3 days of 2 hour zone 2, 1 day of intervals and 2 days of rest. The rest days come after intervals and between the second and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-16-24, 10:19 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,750
Posted By rsbob

Let me know how THAT goes! :D

Let me know how THAT goes! :D
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-16-24, 10:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 396
Posted By rsbob

I also use photocromic lenses with bifocal...

I also use photocromic lenses with bifocal inserts which are removable. Getting custom lenses for the inserts was cheap because declined all the special treatments and coatings. Thought it would...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-16-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,750
Posted By rsbob

Throw a long climb on top of a headwind and you...

Throw a long climb on top of a headwind and you have a real wiener.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 08:17 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 1,572
Posted By rsbob

I find that Merino wool base layers (in various...

I find that Merino wool base layers (in various thicknesses) provide excellent warmth, with even a medium priced long sleeve jersey. However, my Asos medium warmth pull up legs are excellent down to...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 08:08 PM
Replies: 1,000
Views: 16,052
Posted By rsbob

15 mins after eating that, I set a PR on a 1/4...

15 mins after eating that, I set a PR on a 1/4 mile 16% climb - and felt no ill effects (other than my legs - which were screaming <-Shut up legs!)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 08:01 PM
Replies: 6,109
Views: 556,039
Posted By rsbob

Interesting about your superpowers in high heat....

Interesting about your superpowers in high heat. In my 30s I loved high temps too. 90s and low 100s had zero effect on me. In fact I really enjoyed it when after a long hard ride - I would come home...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 07:46 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 1,572
Posted By rsbob

I have bought jerseys and shorts from Assos, Ali,...

I have bought jerseys and shorts from Assos, Ali, and Neo Pro - and unquestionably Assos make quality stuff and Ali is very low end especially for shorts, some of their jerseys are decent if you try...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 02:51 PM
Replies: 1,000
Views: 16,052
Posted By rsbob

At the three quarter mark in yesterday’s ride I...

At the three quarter mark in yesterday’s ride I treated myself:

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Reward
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 1,572
Posted By rsbob

At $160-$200 per jersey, I would translate it as...

At $160-$200 per jersey, I would translate it as Expensive.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 10:36 AM
Replies: 21,328
Views: 5,182,606
Posted By rsbob

Three TPU tubes for my Orbea and a carbon fiber...

Three TPU tubes for my Orbea and a carbon fiber stem mount holder for the Garmin. Should buy me 1/4 Watt.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 10:23 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 1,572
Posted By rsbob

Bought a jersey and shorts from Neo Pro and have...

Bought a jersey and shorts from Neo Pro and have to say that for the price, they made very good apparel. /They also have frequent “sales” but they are often out of my size.

But agree, wear what...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 6,109
Views: 556,039
Posted By rsbob

I don’t know about you guys, but spring is when I...

I don’t know about you guys, but spring is when I tend to excel when the temps are cooler. 65 to 70 degrees is optimal. Mid 70s and higher I tend to sweat, and cooling takes away from power output....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 09:52 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,181
Posted By rsbob

Do I mix and match? In one word: Always. I...

Do I mix and match? In one word: Always.

I buy from several different sources and like to mix it up.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-14-24, 10:42 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,904
Posted By rsbob

22PRs on today’s ride and 7 PR ties. It was a...

22PRs on today’s ride and 7 PR ties. It was a good day.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-14-24, 10:39 PM
Replies: 5,329
Views: 838,194
Posted By rsbob

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University of Washington
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 10:15 PM
Replies: 6,109
Views: 556,039
Posted By rsbob

Maybe all that Zone 2 is paying off? ...

Maybe all that Zone 2 is paying off?
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 10:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 141
Posted By rsbob

Thanks for posting the Thule. The local rack...

Thanks for posting the Thule. The local rack company suggested Hollywood as an option, but that could be because they are out of Thules or…. Mrs RSbob needs a rack with a ramp to load her 50 lb...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-13-24, 09:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 541
Posted By rsbob

Thankfully BF exists, otherwise... Hookers and...

Thankfully BF exists, otherwise... Hookers and blow. Which is how I hang my bikes and air up the tires.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-24, 08:33 PM
Replies: 6,109
Views: 556,039
Posted By rsbob

A 23 whopping miles with the bride of RSbob. Was...

A 23 whopping miles with the bride of RSbob. Was a bit windy, so putting her out front on her e-bike made an excellent drafting opportunity. Besides she wants me behind her because when Iead, I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-24, 08:23 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 4,619
Posted By rsbob

Think I will start a new thread titled: Why I...

Think I will start a new thread titled: Why I will never ever say never ever. Ever.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-24, 08:15 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,697
Posted By rsbob

I have Germane ancestry if that helps. (I know,...

I have Germane ancestry if that helps. (I know, we NEVER see threads go off track). But without my quip, Duragrouch would not have posted some classic lines from Monty Python and that would have been...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-13-24, 08:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 790
Posted By rsbob

Non-humble brag: With parents currently...

Non-humble brag:

With parents currently aged 91 soon to be 92 and 93, and my active lifestyle combined with a pretty decent diet, will have me posting here until people are more sick of me than...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-13-24, 05:07 PM
Replies: 27,107
Views: 3,110,779
Posted By rsbob

23 miles with 700’ gain ride with Mrs RSbob. ...

23 miles with 700’ gain ride with Mrs RSbob. What’s below Z1?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-13-24, 05:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 541
Posted By rsbob

I could have saved $10.00. Where were you when I...

I could have saved $10.00. Where were you when I needed you? :D
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-24, 04:57 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,697
Posted By rsbob

:foo: Why do your questions have to be so...

:foo: Why do your questions have to be so difficult? Can you stick to, What’s your favorite color?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,780
Posted By rsbob

Firesign Theater would have lent you their bus.

Firesign Theater would have lent you their bus.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-24, 09:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 461
Posted By rsbob

You made a better decision than the Golden...

You made a better decision than the Golden Bachelor.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-13-24, 08:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 541
Posted By rsbob

I was hooked on the Pelican Parts 911 forum and...

I was hooked on the Pelican Parts 911 forum and 914 World. They helped with DIY repair, upgrades and general info, which is very much like the bike forum and countless other enthusiast forums. The...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 11:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 883
Posted By rsbob

Bring a whole new meaning to the phrase, “Oh...

Bring a whole new meaning to the phrase, “Oh snap!”
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 11:27 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,780
Posted By rsbob

Small world, but my ride without bottles weighs...

Small world, but my ride without bottles weighs 20 lbs. Maybe it’s my 168 lbs that keeps me from feeling a spritely bike.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-12-24, 09:22 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 800
Posted By rsbob

When you don’t need to come to a stop or stop...

When you don’t need to come to a stop or stop suddenly, try keeping your hands on the top of the bars rather than the hoods. In this way you are sitting more upright and not putting so much pressure...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 09:01 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,780
Posted By rsbob

Mine didn’t feel agile, but the bottles were...

Mine didn’t feel agile, but the bottles were accidentally left on the kitchen counter. It was a good excuse to make a few water stops along the ride though.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 08:52 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 883
Posted By rsbob

Bought a set of wheels that came with carbon...

Bought a set of wheels that came with carbon spokes - three years and no assplosions even after some heavy pothole hits. But they did provide replacements, just in case.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 08:38 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 4,619
Posted By rsbob

Don’t see many references to the H.M.S. Pinafore.

Don’t see many references to the H.M.S. Pinafore.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 06:52 PM
Replies: 6,109
Views: 556,039
Posted By rsbob

34 miles Z1-2 with a quick dash up to 500 Watts...

34 miles Z1-2 with a quick dash up to 500 Watts to stretch the legs. Did not beat my existing KOM on one segment. Was 5 seconds slower, but didn’t commit until I was into the segment. Next time!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-11-24, 10:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 541
Posted By rsbob

Unlike the OP, I read the national and watch the...

Unlike the OP, I read the national and watch the local news first, then to relax and to really start my day off (while doing my best to avoid the contentious arguments) read BF. Today’s to do list,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 6,109
Views: 556,039
Posted By rsbob

keeping the streak alive!

keeping the streak alive!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-24, 10:24 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,044
Posted By rsbob

The times it has happened to me, I was going over...

The times it has happened to me, I was going over 40 MPH. Certainly gets your attention.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-24, 10:19 PM
Replies: 6,109
Views: 556,039
Posted By rsbob

36 miles and 2,300’, 16 MPH average. Tried a new...

36 miles and 2,300’, 16 MPH average. Tried a new strategy today in the name of doing quasi-intervals: Take it real easy on the flats and downhills and attack the hills. Managed one KOM for my age...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-24, 10:56 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,293
Posted By rsbob

Thanks for posting that - ordered one today. ...

Thanks for posting that - ordered one today. Have done the business card method a few times with meh results, so hopefully this will do the trick.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 5,973
Posted By rsbob

Thank you Jeff for your analysis, even from a...

Thank you Jeff for your analysis, even from a retro-perspective. :) I couldn’t agree more.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-24, 10:10 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 14,642
Posted By rsbob

Without the markup is guess, but will let you...

Without the markup is guess, but will let you know quality when put them on the road. There are at least a half-dozen different manufacturers selling. My assumption, since most stuff is made in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-24, 10:25 PM
Replies: 6,109
Views: 556,039
Posted By rsbob

1 hour Z1 one and finished watching The Regime -...

1 hour Z1 one and finished watching The Regime - very disappointing ending.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-24, 10:18 PM
Replies: 6,109
Views: 556,039
Posted By rsbob

Banging out those centuries already! Nice

Banging out those centuries already! Nice
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-24, 10:16 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 14,642
Posted By rsbob

Just purchased today two TPU tubes for $10.00...

Just purchased today two TPU tubes for $10.00 from Ali - there were cheaper ones but wanted metal stems. So the difference in prices between butyl and TPU may be a push if one is a smart shopper.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-24, 11:02 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,293
Posted By rsbob

New wheels may move you up to the slowest 15...

New wheels may move you up to the slowest 15 percentile. That’s a win!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-24, 09:49 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,293
Posted By rsbob

More funner. Somebody had to say it.

More funner. Somebody had to say it.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-24, 09:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 361
Posted By rsbob

A distinct possibility.

A distinct possibility.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 09:02 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,324
Posted By rsbob

If I need to be in the dark, all I need to do is...

If I need to be in the dark, all I need to do is strike up a conversation with my Cal Tech neighbor about electronics.
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