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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-22, 04:18 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 11,680
Posted By mgwilder

I grew up in Central NJ and my buddy and I had...

I grew up in Central NJ and my buddy and I had our shops we would go to. I bought my Colnago Super frameset at Conrad's on the east side (before the Tudor City location). Conrad actually fitted me. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-21, 05:26 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,611
Posted By mgwilder

It could be conditioning, or not... I've...

It could be conditioning, or not...

I've ridden for decades. I competed in my 20's and have always been active in one activity or another. My weight fluctuated but I was never obese. I've always...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-14-21, 07:44 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 11,807
Posted By mgwilder

If you have friction, there are little tricks...

If you have friction, there are little tricks that make downtube shifting glorious. As someone mentioned previously, shifting front and rear simultaneously using pressure on the downtube and multiple...
Forum: Northeast
04-09-18, 05:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,673
Posted By mgwilder

6 Mile Run Conditions | Page 301 | mtbNJ.com...

6 Mile Run Conditions | Page 301 | mtbNJ.com (http://www.mtbnj.com/forum/threads/6-mile-run-conditions.23594/page-301)

As mentioned above, please don't ride these trails if they are wet. Check...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-10-17, 03:19 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,959
Posted By mgwilder

I forgot this thread existed! Not that long...

I forgot this thread existed! Not that long after I posted above, my Nutri-bullet died. It just went up in smoke. I moved over to a Blendtec (reconditioned) and it's been going strong since. I...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
02-13-17, 05:59 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,776
Posted By mgwilder

Now you have six months to dial in those skills...

Now you have six months to dial in those skills before you put a toe to the line. Everything is falling into place for a great season.
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
01-08-17, 04:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,064
Posted By mgwilder

I miss the drills and the specific training, but...

I miss the drills and the specific training, but I won't work on anything until the summer. Time to improve the motor. It's a long process.
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
01-08-17, 04:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,070
Posted By mgwilder

It may have something to do with the timing of...

It may have something to do with the timing of the Worlds (28/29th Jan this year). All the national championships are the beginning of January so that teams are in place for the worlds. Even if...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
01-06-17, 04:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,929
Posted By mgwilder

This might be a little helpful to you: One...

This might be a little helpful to you:

One to Go Live Results (http://livelynxresults.com/)

https://www.cxmagazine.com/2017-usa-cyclocross-national-championships-hartford-ct-riverside-park
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
01-05-17, 09:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,929
Posted By mgwilder

I'm not watching live. I'm following facebook,...

I'm not watching live. I'm following facebook, twitter and blog posts on other websites as well as hitting the usac website for any updates. I am mostly following people I know. A lot of jumping...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
01-04-17, 03:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,929
Posted By mgwilder

I'm totally glued this year. It's amazing I...

I'm totally glued this year. It's amazing I haven't been fired for being on the web all day. I wish I was there.
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
11-13-16, 06:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,776
Posted By mgwilder

And there you go! Thanks for the update. Any...

And there you go! Thanks for the update. Any more coming up?
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
10-28-16, 03:59 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,776
Posted By mgwilder

Pictures of the socks or it didn't happen.

Pictures of the socks or it didn't happen.
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
10-27-16, 03:10 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,776
Posted By mgwilder

Absolutely not overkill.

Absolutely not overkill.
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
10-27-16, 11:21 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,776
Posted By mgwilder

If there was ever an example of perfect timing,...

If there was ever an example of perfect timing, here it is:

Race Day: Packing Right, So You Don't Have to Pack It In - Cyclocross Training Tuesday...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
10-27-16, 05:43 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,776
Posted By mgwilder

Yes, you should just do it. It would have been...

Yes, you should just do it. It would have been easier to do a Wednesday World's/mid-week practice session, but many are ending now because of lack of daylight.

More than likely you'll be going...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
10-25-16, 05:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,741
Posted By mgwilder

I drill with a bunch of people who range from UCI...

I drill with a bunch of people who range from UCI pro's all the way down. Everyone drops knowledge. Here are a few things that have clicked with me. One of the first things is you need to find...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
10-19-16, 05:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,451
Posted By mgwilder

Carrying momentum & free watts are what I look...

Carrying momentum & free watts are what I look for while I'm on the course. If you're building momentum into a turn, decelerate dramatically to get through the turn and then accelerate dramatically...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
09-16-16, 05:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,563
Posted By mgwilder

Elapsed time. Throw speed and cadence out...

Elapsed time.

Throw speed and cadence out the window and HR is always pegged, so it's useless. It's hard to even read the data while you're on course and taking your eyes off the route can lead...
Forum: Northeast
07-27-16, 12:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,301
Posted By mgwilder

You might want to check out mtbnj.com really...

You might want to check out mtbnj.com really good community of riders in NJ.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-18-16, 04:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,099
Posted By mgwilder

+1. The first thing that came to my mind was...

+1. The first thing that came to my mind was that if you're here asking these questions to a bunch of strangers then you have a trust issue with your coach.
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
07-13-16, 05:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,848
Posted By mgwilder

Thanks. I've been back at it with a normal seat...

Thanks. I've been back at it with a normal seat height. I've been OK with the remounts but I have developed a stutter step, which I am sure is because of the falls. I'm just going to have to work...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-13-16, 04:56 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 20,582
Posted By mgwilder

I was originally put on Lipitor which gave me...

I was originally put on Lipitor which gave me pain and weakness. I knew it was a side effect, I mentioned it to my Dr. and he prescribed Simvistatin. I have been fine on Simvistatin for quite some...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
05-24-16, 06:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,848
Posted By mgwilder

Thank you both. I'm now getting back on my road...

Thank you both. I'm now getting back on my road bike, the headaches have stopped. I plan to go back to the park this weekend. I'll start with walking. I'm def. trotting, so pace may really be the...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
05-16-16, 05:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,848
Posted By mgwilder

I've watched all the videos and read the books. ...

I've watched all the videos and read the books. From watching the videos, I also learned that Lars vdH has no issues with the "superman" and uses it to his advantage. Of course, he's a world beater...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-11-16, 02:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,379
Posted By mgwilder

Probiotics are needed with such a diet. Your gut...

Probiotics are needed with such a diet. Your gut bacteria becomes depleted. You'll have to experiment with how many billion good bacteria you need to control your issue. There are natural ways to...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
05-10-16, 01:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,848
Posted By mgwilder

Remount trick for the vertically challenged

As I've mentioned before, I'm rather new to this sport. The only guy I know who races just moved, so at this point I'm on my own until I meet some others. I've gone out to the park to practice the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-16, 12:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,385
Posted By mgwilder

Yeah, I remember this as law. After these were...

Yeah, I remember this as law. After these were dialed in, I never changed it. Maybe I was lucky, nothing ever bothered me like my knees, back or neck.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-16, 09:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,385
Posted By mgwilder

I remember in the old bike fitting paradigm you...

I remember in the old bike fitting paradigm you would figure stem length by looking down and if your front hub vanished under your handlebar, then you were spot on.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-16, 05:17 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,007
Posted By mgwilder

I use the Polar strap with the Garmin HR monitor....

I use the Polar strap with the Garmin HR monitor. The two things i do religiously, which have been mentioned before, are licking the chest contacts before I put it on and rinsing it after a ride. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-16, 05:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,555
Posted By mgwilder

I've put a couple of thousand miles on my Lite...

I've put a couple of thousand miles on my Lite 209 with zero chaffing issues. My only issue was getting the tilt correct.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-16, 05:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,956
Posted By mgwilder

I don't know of a cage that does what you want,...

I don't know of a cage that does what you want, but I use a side release cage successfully. I have a similar issue as you.
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
03-11-16, 06:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,532
Posted By mgwilder

I've settled on PD-M540's. Less expensive (and...

I've settled on PD-M540's. Less expensive (and on sale) and seems to clear mud well (from what I've read). Thanks to everyone for answering. I may be back with more questions as the season...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
03-08-16, 07:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,532
Posted By mgwilder

Thanks. I started checking out pro bikes on...

Thanks.

I started checking out pro bikes on CX/racing websites. It's pretty clear to me now that the extra platform doesn't make the CX grade. I did notice some riders on Crank Bros., so I'll...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
03-08-16, 05:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,532
Posted By mgwilder

Thank you. I was wondering about having a bigger...

Thank you. I was wondering about having a bigger target when clipping in on the fly and power transfer vs. mud. I guess if you can't clear the mud and clip in, you have zero power.

I was...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
03-07-16, 03:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,532
Posted By mgwilder

Pedal Question

I'm new to 'cross and am starting to put together my bike. I'm looking at Shimano pedals. Any thoughts on bigger platform (XTR M9020) vs smaller platform (XTR M9000)? If it helps, I've ridden Look...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-16, 07:13 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 11,218
Posted By mgwilder

Hey Cipo, The pictures are suppose to be from...

Hey Cipo, The pictures are suppose to be from 2016. They haven't run the Giro yet.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-12-16, 11:23 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,757
Posted By mgwilder

What did the mechanic do? The seat is WAY too...

What did the mechanic do? The seat is WAY too high.
Forum: Northeast
01-16-16, 10:25 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,569
Posted By mgwilder

There was an incident in Times Square in 2010: ...

There was an incident in Times Square in 2010:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2010_Times_Square_car_bombing_attempt

One vehicle, illegally parked in Times Square, no event. Potential mass...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-15-16, 06:16 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,833
Posted By mgwilder

I did TCC last winter with the goal of just...

I did TCC last winter with the goal of just getting faster. Through the progression and spring rides I saw very nice gains. I made people suffer, but something happened in the summer. Even though...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-29-15, 08:39 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 7,297
Posted By mgwilder

There is a valid modified plank using your knees...

There is a valid modified plank using your knees instead of your feet. Being it's an isometric exercise position is key.

I've moved to a bodyweight workout on non-riding days, which is working...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-14-15, 06:17 AM
Replies: 311
Views: 20,128
Posted By mgwilder

Nice point Dave. If it wasn't clear from my...

Nice point Dave. If it wasn't clear from my earlier posts, my diet is not based on a moral stance. That being said, I would have to pick myself up off the floor because my one cardiologist was the...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-13-15, 03:42 PM
Replies: 311
Views: 20,128
Posted By mgwilder

Exactly. The point I'm making is that it is not...

Exactly. The point I'm making is that it is not wise to take advice based on the emotional bond (la familgia).
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-13-15, 01:44 PM
Replies: 311
Views: 20,128
Posted By mgwilder

My BMI floats between high 19 and low 20. ...

My BMI floats between high 19 and low 20. Everyone in my family tells me I'm too thin. These are ALL people who are dangerously overweight and have that sickly puffiness. Absolutely none of them...
Forum: Northeast
12-13-15, 01:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,322
Posted By mgwilder

There is a Donald Lucas that lives in Schnectady...

There is a Donald Lucas that lives in Schnectady (whitepages.com). Also, Ellis cycles has some history in that area during your time period. Even though he's in Wisconson now, he might be able to...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-11-15, 09:06 AM
Replies: 311
Views: 20,128
Posted By mgwilder

https://www.nutritionalresearch.org/research ...

https://www.nutritionalresearch.org/research




Articles & Studies | Dr. Esselstyn's Prevent & Reverse Heart Disease Program (http://www.dresselstyn.com/site/articles-studies/)
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-10-15, 06:00 PM
Replies: 311
Views: 20,128
Posted By mgwilder

Dr. Esselstyn's Prevent & Reverse Heart Disease...

Dr. Esselstyn's Prevent & Reverse Heart Disease Program | Make yourself heart attack proof (http://www.dresselstyn.com/site/)

Reverse Disease | Prevent Heart Disease and Cancer | Lower Cholesterol...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-02-15, 10:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,048
Posted By mgwilder

I either like to watch movies on DVD or watch...

I either like to watch movies on DVD or watch races on YT. The channels I like are:

CyclingHub, World Peloton, Cycling Training, Funny Cycling, Veloism, Top Cycling HD, UCI Channel, USA Cycling...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-19-15, 05:57 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 20,582
Posted By mgwilder

Thank you for the link, but keep in mind that...

Thank you for the link, but keep in mind that this thread was about reversing heart disease, not lowering risk. Also, your sarcasm doesn't elevate the dialog.

PaulW, thank you for your update.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-18-15, 12:25 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 20,582
Posted By mgwilder

Thank you for the links on protein. Personally,...

Thank you for the links on protein. Personally, there is a proper amount of protein in every one of my meals, just not animal protein. I consider the change to a plant based diet the single most...
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