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03-18-24, 08:40 PM
Replies: 6,063
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Posted By rsbob

If you are going to fake it, fake it big!

If you are going to fake it, fake it big!
03-18-24, 08:16 PM
03-18-24, 08:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 227
Posted By rsbob

I live 1/2 mile from The Falls at the separator...

I live 1/2 mile from The Falls at the separator between Toukul east and west. My wife saw a mountain lion a mere 100 yards from our house last year. Two days ago saw a bobcat on the trail cam in our...
03-18-24, 06:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 227
Posted By rsbob

I bet a cougar or two saw you.

I bet a cougar or two saw you.
03-18-24, 06:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 465
Posted By rsbob

No, sorry, that is hiking. Cycling is all about...

No, sorry, that is hiking. Cycling is all about metrics: time, distance, speed, BPM and max, lactate threshold, watts, max watts, elevation climbed, % grade, total mileage, average speed, cadence,...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-24, 05:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 574
Posted By rsbob

Was able to outsprint one dog and fortunately was...

Was able to outsprint one dog and fortunately was in the right gear at the time. But two years ago, I heard mad barking closing in and decided to take off. Looked back and there was no dog!? Then...
03-18-24, 10:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 123
Posted By rsbob

Two great recommendations. Will look at both. ...

Two great recommendations. Will look at both. Thanks guys.
03-18-24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 610
Posted By rsbob

Addendum to my pics: I don’t use them for...

Addendum to my pics: I don’t use them for cycling, but for hiking. I hate a sweaty back and putting a wet pack on my back I really dislike, so fanny packs work the best. For cycling, it is amazing...
03-17-24, 10:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 123
Posted By rsbob

Automated Cycling Coach?

Since AI is almost omnipresent, are there any programs that analyze Strava or Garmin feeds (and also take into account age, weight, goals, etc) that is proactive in suggesting what level of ride to...
03-17-24, 10:07 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,519
Posted By rsbob

A bee in the helmet or down the jersey and semis.

A bee in the helmet or down the jersey and semis.
03-17-24, 10:00 PM
Replies: 6,063
Views: 540,102
Posted By rsbob

I rode to the local bar and bellied-up. ...

I rode to the local bar and bellied-up.

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03-17-24, 09:40 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 610
Posted By rsbob

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Purpose made cycling fanny pack...
03-17-24, 09:28 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 465
Posted By rsbob

:popcorn “One more time with feeling and two part...

:popcorn “One more time with feeling and two part harmony.” Alice’s Restaurant
03-17-24, 09:22 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,102
Posted By rsbob

By 2025, the projected US e-bike market at its...

By 2025, the projected US e-bike market at its current rate of growth is expected to reach 1.77 billion USD. Source: Market Data Report (https://gitnux.org/ebike-statistics/). It also discusses...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-24, 03:52 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 3,378
Posted By rsbob

What hasn’t been said, is that people that come...

What hasn’t been said, is that people that come from humble conditions who manage to work their way against the odds to a stable financial position can also reflect on how fortunate they have become...
03-17-24, 11:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 381
Posted By rsbob

Genetic freaks? Former racers? Have their...

Genetic freaks? Former racers? Have their e-bikes tuned up?
03-17-24, 09:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 381
Posted By rsbob

Hands over ears while singing, “la la la la”. :D

Hands over ears while singing, “la la la la”. :D
03-16-24, 10:49 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,102
Posted By rsbob

Agree about the ‘if you want to ride it, ya got...

Agree about the ‘if you want to ride it, ya got to earn it’. That was my mantra for many years, and when I see others who busted their @$$es to get up there, it’s a sort of brotherhood.

I still...
03-16-24, 10:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 381
Posted By rsbob

Today a VO2 Max of a 20 YO. Must be...

Today a VO2 Max of a 20 YO. Must be regressing…(no comments from the peanut gallery).
...
03-16-24, 09:14 PM
Replies: 6,063
Views: 540,102
Posted By rsbob

56 miles with 2,500’ climbing and established a...

56 miles with 2,500’ climbing and established a new FTP (not lower, for the wise-guys)..It was an astonishing 80* at the end. I think the normal highs are in the high 60s.
...
03-16-24, 09:08 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,102
Posted By rsbob

Agree with most of what you say. I live in a...

Agree with most of what you say. I live in a mountain biking meca - trails right out the front door for miles. The hills here are also steep and take a lot out of one to get to the prime single...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-24, 10:22 AM
Replies: 10,495
Views: 179,713
Posted By rsbob

She survived a cougar attack with the aid of her...

She survived a cougar attack with the aid of her female riding buddies: https://www.kuow.org/stories/cougar-attack-washington-state-cyclists
03-16-24, 10:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 154
Posted By rsbob

Survived a Cougar Attack

https://www.kuow.org/stories/cougar-attack-washington-state-cyclists
03-16-24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 10,223
Posted By rsbob

Hysterical!

Hysterical!
03-15-24, 10:20 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,102
Posted By rsbob

E-bike Sales Overtake Bicycle Sales In Germany

https://www.globalcyclingnetwork.com/general/news/e-bikes-overtake-regular-bikes-in-sales-in-germany

The future is here? Or possibly there.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-24, 09:20 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,300
Posted By rsbob

Who invited Debbie Downer?

Who invited Debbie Downer?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-24, 09:07 PM
Replies: 10,495
Views: 179,713
Posted By rsbob

Have had four large dogs using doggie doors - one...

Have had four large dogs using doggie doors - one was solid wood with just a hinge at the top in the garage. They were all trained using liberal quantities of Milk Bones. Open the flap wide open -...
03-15-24, 08:46 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 4,872
Posted By rsbob

You forgot that FWD cars are superior in snow and...

You forgot that FWD cars are superior in snow and are safer to drive in hydroplaning conditions as long as you keep your foot in it. I have had both, and when driving in snow, FWD is a hands down...
03-15-24, 08:03 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 690
Posted By rsbob

Time for a new tire unless you enjoy hearing what...

Time for a new tire unless you enjoy hearing what sounds like a rifle shot.
03-15-24, 07:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 310
Posted By rsbob

I would say it is not worth the risk. Get a...

I would say it is not worth the risk. Get a hitch installed and a hitch rack and you will never have to wonder or worry. You might want to call your insurance agent and see if they would cover...
03-15-24, 07:40 PM
Replies: 6,063
Views: 540,102
Posted By rsbob

Bummer indeed. Hope you go back with the proper...

Bummer indeed. Hope you go back with the proper tool and render that hazard a thing of the past.

My wife just informed me she started coming down with a cold - and this is before the warmest and...
03-15-24, 07:34 PM
Replies: 6,063
Views: 540,102
Posted By rsbob

Two absolute classics! And so many fantastic...

Two absolute classics! And so many fantastic quotes. I bet they eased the pain in a hurry. “Stay close to the candles. The staircase can be treacherous.”
03-15-24, 06:39 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 5,930
Posted By rsbob

Looks like we run identical tires at the same...

Looks like we run identical tires at the same width and pretty close pressure. Must frequent the same sites. The tire is rated for much higher pressure, but like the ride and no pinch flats - knock...
03-15-24, 10:40 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 5,930
Posted By rsbob

Lots of chipseal and broken up roads here. On my...

Lots of chipseal and broken up roads here. On my tubeless bike I run Conti 5000 TRs at 70/72 which gives a comfortable ride without sacrificing speed, which is usually around 18 MPH. On my tubed...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-24, 09:57 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,300
Posted By rsbob

Positively brilliant essay. Well done.

Positively brilliant essay. Well done.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-24, 09:39 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 3,378
Posted By rsbob

I appreciate your candidness. Don’t find a lot...

I appreciate your candidness. Don’t find a lot of people speaking from the soul and found it very refreshing. All the best.
03-14-24, 09:26 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,955
Posted By rsbob

ACME. There has to be an ACME bike brand. Just...

ACME. There has to be an ACME bike brand. Just ask the Roadrunner
03-14-24, 09:23 PM
Replies: 6,063
Views: 540,102
Posted By rsbob

20 totally flat easy squeezy Z1 miles. After...

20 totally flat easy squeezy Z1 miles. After being so sore yesterday, I figured easing back into it would be smart - and was planning on doing a hilly fast group ride tomorrow until Mrs RSbob...
03-14-24, 09:19 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,394
Posted By rsbob

I don’t seek to understand. Instead, I seek to...

I don’t seek to understand. Instead, I seek to accept. (This goes much farther than cycling)

Besides, what they choose to do or not do is of zero concern.
03-14-24, 09:18 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 832
Posted By rsbob

If you can either ride with a buddy, or make a...

If you can either ride with a buddy, or make a friend, and ride with them. The miles will fly by when you have someone to chat with and distract you.
03-14-24, 08:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 381
Posted By rsbob

I have been comparing my times to my age bracket...

I have been comparing my times to my age bracket - 65-69 for 3 or more years by scrolling down to that bracket from the top. (In Dec I will age out and move to 70+) Is there a way you have found to...
03-14-24, 09:46 AM
Replies: 6,063
Views: 540,102
Posted By rsbob

After a week off the bike, and eating far too...

After a week off the bike, and eating far too well, gaining 7 lbs (which is still hard to believe), 25 miles with 1,700’ at a moderate pace. When done and walking around, my legs really ached. ...
03-13-24, 11:02 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 4,872
Posted By rsbob

Especially true for crash survivability. Rotten...

Especially true for crash survivability. Rotten crumple zones, tempered glass, automatic emergency braking and air bags. Must be satan’s spawn. 👹
03-13-24, 10:57 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 795
Posted By rsbob

I would recommend red PF Flyers, because we all...

I would recommend red PF Flyers, because we all know red is faster. :D
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-24, 09:57 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 426
Posted By rsbob

I have purchased and used Look Keo and the...

I have purchased and used Look Keo and the Shimano equivalent. The look pedals in my opinion were a royal PITA. They were tough to clip into, which if you search the internet is a common complaint -...
03-12-24, 09:48 PM
Replies: 5,276
Views: 826,390
Posted By rsbob

Dusk in Palm Springs (actually Indian Wells) ...

Dusk in Palm Springs (actually Indian Wells)

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03-12-24, 09:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 515
Posted By rsbob

When I look at where I fall in some Strava...

When I look at where I fall in some Strava segments for my bracket, it is shocking how many fast geezers there are out there - this is especially true in a major metro area. Where I live in the...
03-12-24, 09:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 406
Posted By rsbob

“Hilarious”, my stubborn and stingy prostate...

“Hilarious”, my stubborn and stingy prostate commented, “but too close to home”. Fitness of a 21YO?
Don’t stay up past 2 AM at parties.
03-12-24, 09:24 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 10,223
Posted By rsbob

I could swear there is a Recumbent Forum, where...

I could swear there is a Recumbent Forum, where your views would probably be very much appreciated by like minded people.
03-12-24, 08:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 406
Posted By rsbob

Garmin states VO2Max is 47. Can’t believe how...

Garmin states VO2Max is 47. Can’t believe how close the pole results are to Garmin.

Fitness level of an “average 37” YO? Oh crap - since most are slugs.
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