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Forum: Road Cycling
12-06-23, 05:34 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 7,994
Posted By OBoile

Saw this facebook post:...

Saw this facebook post:...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-20-23, 08:43 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 7,994
Posted By OBoile

I think a key difference is that EPO was far more...

I think a key difference is that EPO was far more decisive than what else was used prior to that. Steroids, amphetamines and cocaine could all help, but the effect on endurance sport is much smaller....
Forum: Road Cycling
10-18-23, 12:05 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 7,994
Posted By OBoile

Lemond says it in the video, so yeah you were...

Lemond says it in the video, so yeah you were just quoting him (and I was really just correcting him).
Probably whoever was taking his skinfold measurements told him it was this. But the results of...
10-13-23, 12:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 510
Posted By OBoile

Can't seem to find Strade Bianche on there.

Can't seem to find Strade Bianche on there.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-23, 04:11 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,024
Posted By OBoile

My bike has had TPU tubes for the last ~6 weeks....

My bike has had TPU tubes for the last ~6 weeks. Close to 2k kms and one issue where a valve broke (so nothing to do with the TPU part).
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-23, 09:42 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,483
Posted By OBoile

I definitely prefer outside, but indoors can be...

I definitely prefer outside, but indoors can be quite nice with all the current tech.
I definitely recommend a good fan. I did a TT with one of my two mediocre fans accidently turned off. It was...
09-18-23, 02:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,286
Posted By OBoile

This is essentially me. Got into...

This is essentially me. Got into duathlons/triathlons because my wife got into them and it was an excuse to get a new bike. The one real bike race I've done is a TT on that bike. Would love to do...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-23, 08:12 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 7,994
Posted By OBoile

I have to chime in about this. Lemond (or any...

I have to chime in about this. Lemond (or any other cyclist) is no where near 2-3% body fat. And if they were, their performance would tank big time. At 2-3% bodyfat, pretty much the only fat you...
08-28-23, 06:40 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 4,323
Posted By OBoile

Looking at the results again, even more...

Looking at the results again, even more surprising is Thomas losing > half a minute. Any idea what happened there? It wasn't like it was a particularly select group at the top.
08-28-23, 12:19 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 4,323
Posted By OBoile

In that case, a bad tactical move considering...

In that case, a bad tactical move considering what was coming. This is his best chance to steal time and/or deny the bonus seconds to other GC guys.
LR podcast (just listened to) said the same thing...
08-28-23, 11:52 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 4,323
Posted By OBoile

I'm a bit surprised that Roglic only got 4th....

I'm a bit surprised that Roglic only got 4th. That final sprint out of a group is generally the thing he excels at.
08-19-23, 05:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 898
Posted By OBoile

TLDR. It wasn't illegal. Hence, no protests...

TLDR.
It wasn't illegal. Hence, no protests from people actually involved.
Wearing race radios in the front is fairly common, albeit not with the "padding" seen here.
If this provided a huge...
08-18-23, 09:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 898
Posted By OBoile

It's not inconsistent. Radios are allowed. Here's...

It's not inconsistent. Radios are allowed. Here's a post showing a photo of UK doing the same thing in 2021 mixed relay.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/142112379768949/permalink/1262520804394762/...
08-17-23, 04:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 898
Posted By OBoile

You did ask if you were missing something. ...

You did ask if you were missing something.



How likely is it that both Remco and WVA would blatantly cheat in a way that is visible to everyone and hope to somehow get away with it for a gain...
08-16-23, 08:09 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,882
Posted By OBoile

I feel like the Vuelta really benefits from being...

I feel like the Vuelta really benefits from being after the Tour in this regard. In addition to guys trying to salvage their season, the top pros can ride it without having to consider what kind of...
08-16-23, 07:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 898
Posted By OBoile

You're missing something. It was a race radio...

You're missing something. It was a race radio (with, presumably, a lot of padding or something for "safety") which is allowed.
08-10-23, 02:46 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,243
Posted By OBoile

Very true. You never know what the future will...

Very true. You never know what the future will bring.
08-09-23, 12:50 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,243
Posted By OBoile

I enjoyed it. Hopefully, going forward, someone...

I enjoyed it. Hopefully, going forward, someone will emerge that can challenge Vollering in the GC as that aspect of the race could be pretty boring for the next few years otherwise.
07-27-23, 09:06 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,243
Posted By OBoile

The top tour guys will prioritize the TdF and...

The top tour guys will prioritize the TdF and hope that their fitness carries over to the Olympics.
However, a lot of it depends on the nature of the Olympic course. If the course doesn't suit a...
07-24-23, 09:41 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,243
Posted By OBoile

Should be pretty exciting this year with DV vs...

Should be pretty exciting this year with DV vs AVV in her final season.
05-17-23, 08:52 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,303
Posted By OBoile

What a silly thing to be bitter about.

What a silly thing to be bitter about.
05-17-23, 07:06 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,742
Posted By OBoile

Agreed. I really can't believe people are trying...

Agreed. I really can't believe people are trying to make this into something more, or are suggesting he should keep going. As the doctor in the article you posted says, withdrawing was the incredibly...
05-16-23, 07:22 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,742
Posted By OBoile

Agree with everything here except I don't think...

Agree with everything here except I don't think we'll see Remco at the Tour. My guess is he'll do the Vuelta again. I don't think there's time for him to be 100% for the TdF, and there's not much...
05-15-23, 08:04 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,754
Posted By OBoile

Racing with COVID is really not smart.

Racing with COVID is really not smart.
05-14-23, 04:03 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,742
Posted By OBoile

Just saw this myself. I doubt very much he'd...

Just saw this myself. I doubt very much he'd leave to do the tour after focusing so much on this race. COVID explains his somewhat underwhelming results of the last couple of days. It's been going...
05-14-23, 02:43 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,742
Posted By OBoile

Well, he won so yes that isn't too bad. But with...

Well, he won so yes that isn't too bad. But with respect to the GC battle, I'm sure he was hoping to take more time. Last week at this time, I'm pretty sure everyone would have assumed a minute for...
05-14-23, 09:23 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,742
Posted By OBoile

Roglic looking very good after today. I think the...

Roglic looking very good after today. I think the crashes affected Remco. He certainly hasn't seemed good since.
05-06-23, 06:54 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,742
Posted By OBoile

Yes, looking forward to La Veulta. AvV up, but...

Yes, looking forward to La Veulta. AvV up, but not looking as strong as DV. Can she keep her close enough? It's set up to be an exciting final stage.
05-06-23, 09:15 AM
04-14-23, 04:23 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,515
Posted By OBoile

Stopped reading after the 2nd paragraph. This is...

Stopped reading after the 2nd paragraph. This is to ridiculous to spend time discussing.
04-14-23, 04:21 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,515
Posted By OBoile

I am technically correct. But don't put...

I am technically correct.

But don't put words in my mouth. I certainly didn't suggest that just eating fewer calories is the only advice needed. I simply pointed out that creating a caloric...
04-14-23, 08:38 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,515
Posted By OBoile

Your argument is about as scientifically valid as...

Your argument is about as scientifically valid as claiming the earth is flat. Hormones can have an impact on one's metabolism which affects calories out. They can also affect hunger which changes...
04-14-23, 07:11 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,515
Posted By OBoile

Actually it is true for everyone. Hormones or...

Actually it is true for everyone. Hormones or whatever don't magically turn people into perpetual motion machines.
04-06-23, 12:39 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,515
Posted By OBoile

I've never head about this diet, but this part is...

I've never head about this diet, but this part is complete BS.

As others have posted here, you burn fat at low intensities regardless of whether you're glycogen depleted or not.
Take this into...
04-04-23, 08:12 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 31,788
Posted By OBoile

I totally didn't realize how old this thread was....

I totally didn't realize how old this thread was. I was losing my mind over how many people were suggesting to use a HRM for calorie estimation instead of a PM. 2006... it all makes sense now.
03-31-23, 08:29 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,109
Posted By OBoile

Yep. A relatively young science that is...

Yep. A relatively young science that is notoriously difficult to study and experiment on. The people who are genuinely trying to advance the field, and not just grift off of people looking for a...
03-23-23, 10:24 AM
Replies: 1,258
Views: 53,342
Posted By OBoile

This is the bike I ride: ...

This is the bike I ride:
https://www.giant-bicycles.com/ca/defy-advanced-2-2017

By far, the worst component on it is the engine.

That being said, I'll probably buy a new bike with electronic...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-23, 09:48 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 3,896
Posted By OBoile

I also just carry my wallet. I'm surprised that...

I also just carry my wallet. I'm surprised that more people don't do this. Seems a lot easier than making alternate IDs or moving your cards to a bag every time you ride.
03-22-23, 11:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,053
Posted By OBoile

Remco and Roglic seem pretty evenly matched in...

Remco and Roglic seem pretty evenly matched in the mountains at this point, which is probably ultimately a good thing for Remco given how many TT kms there are at the Giro this year.
03-21-23, 12:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,695
Posted By OBoile

This was my understanding. People have known that...

This was my understanding. People have known that this legitimately works for quite some time but the risk of stomach issues was simply too high.
03-21-23, 09:15 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,516
Posted By OBoile

What's crazy is that there are two 20 year old...

What's crazy is that there are two 20 year old (same birth year though) cyclocross riders who were better this year. We're very likely looking at the female version of MVDP, WVA and Pidcock.
03-20-23, 02:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,546
Posted By OBoile

The last 1/2 hour of that race is always great....

The last 1/2 hour of that race is always great. MVDP had some great tactics along with incredible power to win that.
03-16-23, 04:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,546
Posted By OBoile

I'm only speaking in terms of stage racing/grand...

I'm only speaking in terms of stage racing/grand tour performance here which pretty much means TT plus high mountains.

Other races would obviously have a different set of riders who are more...
03-16-23, 11:39 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,546
Posted By OBoile

I think we're saying, or at least intending to...

I think we're saying, or at least intending to say, pretty much the same thing.
Roglic is definitely still a top-5 GT rider. Possibly even top-3. But I don't think anyone really considers him #1...
03-16-23, 10:44 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 5,790
Posted By OBoile

Other people clearly disagree... and they really...

Other people clearly disagree... and they really don't seem to care about your off-topic opinion.
03-16-23, 09:30 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,546
Posted By OBoile

The key difference between Remco and Roglic is...

The key difference between Remco and Roglic is that Remco is clearly still improving. IMO the only GT he's done at peak form was last year's Vuelta, where he was obviously very good, but an off-peak...
03-16-23, 08:38 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,546
Posted By OBoile

This is probably a bit of a controversial take,...

This is probably a bit of a controversial take, but I kind of feel like Roglic is done as a truly top tier competitor. What I mean by that is that I think peak Roglic would be a notch below peak TP...
03-08-23, 12:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,546
Posted By OBoile

Pogacar took it to JV big time today. 43 seconds...

Pogacar took it to JV big time today. 43 seconds over the final few kms.
03-01-23, 09:23 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,546
Posted By OBoile

JV also looking dominant early. The Tour should...

JV also looking dominant early. The Tour should be pretty exciting this year. It seems like those two are really in a class of their own right now.
10-11-22, 12:29 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 32,178
Posted By OBoile

Are they? Certainly some processed foods are bad,...

Are they? Certainly some processed foods are bad, but saying "in any form" is a little much. Is there even a reasonable definition of what makes a food "processed"?
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