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05-01-24, 05:21 PM
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Posted By pepperbelly

I forgot about this thread. I will get some pics....

I forgot about this thread. I will get some pics.
It’s kind of dirty from not being ridden.
05-01-24, 01:22 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,994
Posted By pepperbelly

That sounds like what I need to do. I have been...

That sounds like what I need to do. I have been trying to go fast.
04-30-24, 07:16 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,994
Posted By pepperbelly

Ejection fraction is what I mentioned. I don’t...

Ejection fraction is what I mentioned. I don’t know what stroke volume is but my doc said I was good.
I’m going to look up stroke volume now.
04-30-24, 04:54 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,994
Posted By pepperbelly

I will see how I do with a lower avg. heart-rate...

I will see how I do with a lower avg. heart-rate but not as low at 90 or 95.
The last time my cardiologist did a treadmill stress test my output volume was still 65%-70%.
I really think most of...
04-30-24, 10:31 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,994
Posted By pepperbelly

The way I calculated my max heart rate was to...

The way I calculated my max heart rate was to subtract my age from 220. My zone 2 target heart rate should be 60%-70% of that.
I am 65 so my max should be 155. 60% of that is 93 and 70% is 108.
...
04-29-24, 12:58 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,994
Posted By pepperbelly

I looked up zone 2 a while back but did the math...

I looked up zone 2 a while back but did the math wrong. I stay around 130bph. According to the formula my zone 2 should be 90-105. I guess I have been in zone 3 most of the time.
I need to take it...
04-29-24, 08:48 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,994
Posted By pepperbelly

I do take my bike to mups. I was answering you...

I do take my bike to mups. I was answering you about road cycling.
I have been thinking about some rural roads several miles out of town.
04-28-24, 10:16 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,994
Posted By pepperbelly

That is the problem. Town has grown around us. We...

That is the problem. Town has grown around us. We have several new neighborhoods nearby which has greatly increased traffic, plus warehouses etc. that have increased 18 wheel truck traffic. All that...
04-28-24, 08:44 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,994
Posted By pepperbelly

I looked that up Friday night. When I figured...

I looked that up Friday night. When I figured that was what I was experiencing I just sucked it up and moved my arm and shoulder around. It felt better after and a lot better Saturday and Sunday. ...
04-28-24, 08:41 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,994
Posted By pepperbelly

Ah, ok. The trail I ride around the lake has a...

Ah, ok. The trail I ride around the lake has a lot of ups and downs and a couple of decent climbs. It also has a lot of turns and really bad bridges that require a 90* turn to get on them and posts...
04-28-24, 10:22 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,994
Posted By pepperbelly

My riding has been put on hold temporarily. I...

My riding has been put on hold temporarily. I have something going on with my left shiulder.
From 20 years of hard construction work most of my joints are worn but a few days ago I woke up to...
04-28-24, 10:18 AM
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Views: 1,994
Posted By pepperbelly

The lake trail I ride is not flat. I am...

The lake trail I ride is not flat. I am constantly changing gears.
04-24-24, 09:50 PM
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Posted By pepperbelly

That is a worthy goal! I’m hungry now!

That is a worthy goal! I’m hungry now!
04-24-24, 04:40 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,994
Posted By pepperbelly

I only rode 6 miles-one lap around the lake. I...

I only rode 6 miles-one lap around the lake. I stopped after one lap for something else.
It looks like the next few days will be windy. I will be out depending on just how windy. 20mph and higher...
04-23-24, 09:30 PM
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Posted By pepperbelly

That looks like a beautiful ride!

That looks like a beautiful ride!
04-22-24, 11:37 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,994
Posted By pepperbelly

In another thread I was discussing carbs during a...

In another thread I was discussing carbs during a ride. I am going to try gatorade and see if that helps.
It does feel like hitting a wall. Once I get warmed up after a mile or 2 I feel good, then...
04-22-24, 10:25 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,994
Posted By pepperbelly

I will be out tomorrow, wind or no wind.

I will be out tomorrow, wind or no wind.
04-22-24, 09:29 PM
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Views: 1,994
Posted By pepperbelly

I was thinking that might be the way. It took...

I was thinking that might be the way.
It took 56 minutes to ride the 2 lake loops-12 miles. It took 1:18 to ride the 15 mile river trail but I actually stopped at about mile 12 or 13 to take a...
04-22-24, 08:51 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,994
Posted By pepperbelly

There is a paved trail around a local lake. That...

There is a paved trail around a local lake. That loop is about 6 miles. I do 2 laps but want to do more. I should be doing 20-25 mile rides.
Another paved trail by the Trinity River is about 15...
04-22-24, 07:50 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,994
Posted By pepperbelly

Working towards longer rides question

I have been riding between 12 and 15 miles at a time. I am usually struggling near the end.
I may be doing it wrong. I try to ride for the fastest average speed and try to get that higher.
...
04-21-24, 01:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 870
Posted By pepperbelly

Ya got me!😄

Ya got me!😄
04-20-24, 11:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 870
Posted By pepperbelly

???

???
04-18-24, 10:31 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,366
Posted By pepperbelly

My sodium level is good. I don’t have that to...

My sodium level is good. I don’t have that to worry about. I drink a lot if water and could probably use some electrolytes.
I will try it tomorrow. The wind is up today and my glutes are sore so I...
04-18-24, 09:34 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,366
Posted By pepperbelly

I think I understand. Would taking a bottle of...

I think I understand. Would taking a bottle of gatorade on my ride help?
I do a very low carb diet, and it has worked until recently.
When I ride I am alone, not in a group. I try to maintain...
04-18-24, 09:04 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,366
Posted By pepperbelly

Looks good, but for a fat boy like me the bread...

Looks good, but for a fat boy like me the bread is bad.
04-17-24, 11:31 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,366
Posted By pepperbelly

That sounds like bbq with potato salad, beans,...

That sounds like bbq with potato salad, beans, slaw, onions and jalapeños.
04-17-24, 08:52 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,366
Posted By pepperbelly

I’m not doing keto. I am not comfortable eating...

I’m not doing keto. I am not comfortable eating the amount of fat keto calls for.
I usually just eat a protein bar and a tomato sandwich in the morning- I like tomatoes, a cobb salad for lunch...
04-17-24, 07:18 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,366
Posted By pepperbelly

I went from 305 to 227 last year from the first...

I went from 305 to 227 last year from the first of February to the first of September by trying to keep my carb intake to under 20 per day. My weight loss flattened off and I actually gained some...
04-17-24, 05:09 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,366
Posted By pepperbelly

Slower pace? I’m 65, overweight and out of shape....

Slower pace? I’m 65, overweight and out of shape. Basically I’m a sloth!😄
I am going to add carbs an hour or so before riding but I want to do good carbs. I have had several people mention oatmeal.
04-17-24, 03:16 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,366
Posted By pepperbelly

I called my cardiologist. He said to not worry...

I called my cardiologist. He said to not worry about it. It's expected and normal as long as it comes back up, which it does.
Thanks guys!
04-17-24, 02:04 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,366
Posted By pepperbelly

This isn’t due to my bp but I was really dragging...

This isn’t due to my bp but I was really dragging today around the trail. I have been doing low carb/ not really keto. This morning I ate a keto protein bar and a tomato sandwich.
I bought some...
04-17-24, 02:00 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,855
Posted By pepperbelly

Rode 12 miles today with my original saddle...

Rode 12 miles today with my original saddle mounted. I still need to tweak it a little but it’s close to being adjusted. I mounted it with about a half bubble nose up using a 6” torpedo level.
My...
04-17-24, 01:56 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,366
Posted By pepperbelly

Maybe this is my new normal.

Maybe this is my new normal.
04-17-24, 01:55 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,855
Posted By pepperbelly

I stay hydrated, and with the weather turning...

I stay hydrated, and with the weather turning warm and humid I plan to stay ahead of it.
04-17-24, 10:57 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,855
Posted By pepperbelly

This Cobb saddle keeps putting pressure in a bad...

This Cobb saddle keeps putting pressure in a bad area.
I am going to put my original saddle back on. My original complaint with it was my sit bones getting sore but that was probably because I had...
04-17-24, 10:47 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,855
Posted By pepperbelly

I didn’t think about that. I think I have a...

I didn’t think about that. I think I have a trainer in the garage.
04-17-24, 10:10 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,654
Posted By pepperbelly

What really bugs me is while I was struggling...

What really bugs me is while I was struggling against the wind some mid 20s guys blew by me like they didn’t notice it.
I’m starting to not like young people. 😎
04-17-24, 09:41 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,366
Posted By pepperbelly

I’m going to check with him. My pulse just...

I’m going to check with him.
My pulse just milling around is usually in the mid 70s. It goes up with exertion and in the heat. My pulse doesn’t worry me.
I am curious if my bp going low is...
04-17-24, 09:05 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,366
Posted By pepperbelly

She is. Your question didn’t bother me. ...

She is. Your question didn’t bother me.
Fortunately the test was negative.
04-17-24, 08:52 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,366
Posted By pepperbelly

Immediately after the ride. I had put my bike on...

Immediately after the ride. I had put my bike on the carrier and checked.
After I got home and took a shower it was 87 with bp 100/60.
04-17-24, 06:39 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,855
Posted By pepperbelly

That is easy enough to try.

That is easy enough to try.
04-16-24, 08:04 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,366
Posted By pepperbelly

Moalpha for some reason I couldn’t see your reply...

Moalpha for some reason I couldn’t see your reply but yes, she was tested for POTS. The result was negative.
04-16-24, 06:41 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,366
Posted By pepperbelly

This! My daughter had it and had to go do a “tilt...

This! My daughter had it and had to go do a “tilt test@. That is nothing to ignore.
04-16-24, 05:53 PM
Replies: 27,142
Views: 3,143,588
Posted By pepperbelly

Not honeysuckle-I like that too. These are...

Not honeysuckle-I like that too.
These are big bushes that have a hard white spore/seed on them.
04-16-24, 05:50 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,366
Posted By pepperbelly

Fortunately my pulse gets down to normal pretty...

Fortunately my pulse gets down to normal pretty quickly.
I have never taken my bp right after working out before a few years ago. I got really lightheaded at work patching a street in the...
04-16-24, 04:20 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,855
Posted By pepperbelly

No, I am not sure. I bought it new-old stock so...

No, I am not sure. I bought it new-old stock so it didn’t come with paperwork.
04-16-24, 04:17 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,366
Posted By pepperbelly

127 is what it was when I stopped riding. It hit...

127 is what it was when I stopped riding. It hit a high of 158 during a decent climb.
My pulse was 87 when I took my bp after cooling down and a shower.
My normal pulse at home is mid 70s and...
04-16-24, 04:03 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,366
Posted By pepperbelly

My bp was about 144/94 before my doc prescribed...

My bp was about 144/94 before my doc prescribed meds.
04-16-24, 04:01 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,366
Posted By pepperbelly

Not dizzy or light-headed but I can feel...

Not dizzy or light-headed but I can feel something. This isn’t new, it seems to happen every time. My pulse was only up to 127bpm.
04-16-24, 03:26 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,366
Posted By pepperbelly

Blood pressure after riding?

I rode 12 miles today. Just like after riding or at the gym my bp is low even after cooling off and showering- 30-45 minutes.
I take bp meds for marginal high bp.
Today after I got home and...
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