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Posted By Bassmanbob

To try to be a bit more specific, I’ve done 100...

To try to be a bit more specific, I’ve done 100 and 200 mile rides (only one 200 mile ride), but I am considering a series of brevets next year (200, 300, 400 & 600km) in January through April here...
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Posted By Bassmanbob

Yes, you did. No snub meant by my remark, but I...

Yes, you did. No snub meant by my remark, but I had not really considered French Fries due to the fat content. I’d be afraid that the oil would make me feel bloated like the cheese in pizza does to...
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Views: 875
Posted By Bassmanbob

Yes. Sweet potatoes were mentioned, not regular...

Yes. Sweet potatoes were mentioned, not regular potatoes. But I just did some reading on white potato nutrition compared to sweet potato nutrition. Surprisingly, they're not that different. The...
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Posted By Bassmanbob

I have no interest in racing, only long distance...

I have no interest in racing, only long distance brevet type rides for the future. And, yes... I have a coach who has helped me get stronger, more endurance and faster on the bike so that I'm no...
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Posted By Bassmanbob

How much protein after a tough ride? I usually do...

How much protein after a tough ride? I usually do a Muscle Milk after a weekday 60-90 minute training ride. For my Saturday endurance training rides (40- 85 miles ending around 10- 10:30 AM) I'll...
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Posted By Bassmanbob

Thank you. Caffeine... yeah. I drink a...

Thank you. Caffeine... yeah. I drink a mandatory coffee before any ride, as I would on non-ride days, otherwise I'll be a road rager. My original electrolyte powder had caffeine in it but I had to...
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Posted By Bassmanbob

Wow! Lots of info packed in there. And I've...

Wow! Lots of info packed in there. And I've found some of those things you've mentioned have worked well for me on the century rides and the one double century I've done. I use my Infinit Go Far...
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Posted By Bassmanbob

Thank you for your reply. What you stated was...

Thank you for your reply. What you stated was what I was thinking. I know it's different for everyone and for how long, long is. I want the replies not as a specific answer, but to point me in the...
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Views: 875
Posted By Bassmanbob

What Do You Buy & Eat During Self-Supported Extended Endurance Events?

I've enjoyed doing century events and one double century event that was supported. But now I'm considering doing self-supported extended endurance events like Randonneuring rides. Unfortunately,...
02-07-24, 07:48 PM
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Posted By Bassmanbob

Godspeed on your recovery!!!

Godspeed on your recovery!!!
01-21-24, 10:57 AM
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Posted By Bassmanbob

I've found that I cannot out-exercise what I put...

I've found that I cannot out-exercise what I put in my mouth. I can ride as many miles as I want and still put on weight if I don't watch what and how much I eat. Remember, what you put in your...
01-04-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 9,466
Posted By Bassmanbob

Well, I guess I'm one of those guys who bought a...

Well, I guess I'm one of those guys who bought a "magic" Ti bike. I have a Moots Vamoots disc RSL. I've had it 19 months, and the honeymoon is not yet over. I love this bike.
Background: I'm a 58...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-29-23, 08:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,234
Posted By Bassmanbob

A number of you mentioned the possibility of...

A number of you mentioned the possibility of volunteer problems. Yes, I've seen that in other rides that have had to be reduced or cancelled indefinitely. I'm also very involved in my professional...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-29-23, 08:16 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,596
Posted By Bassmanbob

Key Largo to Key West. I organized a century...

Key Largo to Key West. I organized a century ride for four friends and me back in February 2018. We live about 2.5- 3 hours from Key Largo, so we left our area VERY EARLY and drove down to Key...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-27-23, 09:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,234
Posted By Bassmanbob

I got driven to the finish before the first guy...

I got driven to the finish before the first guy finished in one day But also had to wait for my buddy who finally came in later that evening. I saw a lot of riders finish that first day, but I...
11-26-23, 12:49 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,692
Posted By Bassmanbob

No, not that I’m aware of. Things I think caused...

No, not that I’m aware of. Things I think caused me to not finish RAW double century in August after completing the Sea 2 Key double century in April:
1. I didn’t train hills enough.
2. Upon...
11-25-23, 04:54 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,692
Posted By Bassmanbob

Yes. I’ve been a member since 2015. Good group.

Yes. I’ve been a member since 2015. Good group.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-22-23, 07:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,234
Posted By Bassmanbob

I don’t disagree with this. I even said in my...

I don’t disagree with this. I even said in my email that I understand the concern for safety. But I’m still disappointed, I’d still love them to reconsider but I doubt I’d return to Wisconsin to do...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-22-23, 03:01 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 960
Posted By Bassmanbob

OK... if you think so. But seriously. ...

OK... if you think so.

But seriously. Enjoy!!!
Forum: Road Cycling
11-22-23, 02:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,234
Posted By Bassmanbob

RAW 2024 Ride Across Wisconsin disappointing change

For those of you who don't know, RAW is the Ride Across Wisconsin. There are many options to do part of it, but the whole ride was 235 miles from La Crosse to Milwaukee with a one or two day option....
11-22-23, 02:39 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,692
Posted By Bassmanbob

THIS! Well this, and what I love about cycling...

THIS! Well this, and what I love about cycling is that I'm moving my own body from point A to point B with my own power. The bicycle makes me much more efficient, but it's still MY POWER that's...
11-22-23, 04:27 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,692
Posted By Bassmanbob

Well I'm happy to see these replies. My plan was...

Well I'm happy to see these replies. My plan was to keep going until I can't, but it seems my "I can't" won't be for quite a few years.
11-21-23, 07:59 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,692
Posted By Bassmanbob

Endurance Riding and Age

I started cycling 9.5 years ago at the age of 49, and I've really loved gradually increasing my endurance riding since I've started. I've had some on and off years on the bike but I did my first...
11-21-23, 07:49 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 7,164
Posted By Bassmanbob

In SE Florida (about 100 miles north of Miami),...

In SE Florida (about 100 miles north of Miami), over the last ten years I've seen mostly at dawn:
many bunnies
some racoons
opossum
eagles
turkey vultures (circling over me once while riding...
11-21-23, 07:26 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 5,092
Posted By Bassmanbob

I used to use my iPhone with the app Cyclemeter....

I used to use my iPhone with the app Cyclemeter. It worked pretty well until the extreme heat of the South Florida summers on my Saturday morning endurance rides. After about 90 minutes my iPhone...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-23, 12:59 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 5,055
Posted By Bassmanbob

Welcome to the Titanium Club!!! "Once you to...

Welcome to the Titanium Club!!! "Once you to Titanium, there's nothing better for your cranium!"
Forum: Touring
09-11-23, 02:15 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,552
Posted By Bassmanbob

Yes. I am aware of the possibility of me being...

Yes. I am aware of the possibility of me being well and my wife not well enough for me to go do this trip. I get it, and I'll deal with that situation if it arises. And for your second paragraph,...
Forum: Touring
09-11-23, 02:03 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,552
Posted By Bassmanbob

I agree with just about everything in this post. ...

I agree with just about everything in this post. I don't have any significant experience, but I'm sure I'll gain that relatively quickly. I planned for 4 months, not knowing my physical condition. ...
Forum: Touring
09-11-23, 01:56 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,552
Posted By Bassmanbob

I understand your point and partially agree with...

I understand your point and partially agree with it. Yes, sleeping in my tent would be better than some hotels. I'll also be somewhere between 65 and 68 years old. I'm not too sure I'll want to...
Forum: Touring
09-06-23, 02:07 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,552
Posted By Bassmanbob

If I did an ACA trip, I'd want to do an...

If I did an ACA trip, I'd want to do an unsupported trip. It's an ego thing for me. I want to do my own work getting across the continent. I would like to share the experience with a friend, but...
Forum: Touring
09-05-23, 06:56 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,552
Posted By Bassmanbob

A number of people have suggested doing the tour...

A number of people have suggested doing the tour in sections. While this is something I would consider, my current vacation time is spent with my wife. She has 2.5 months off each summer and a week...
Forum: Touring
09-05-23, 06:35 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,552
Posted By Bassmanbob

Yeah. I need to become more comfortable with...

Yeah. I need to become more comfortable with this kind of thing. Hopefully it will come as I start the trip. I'm generally outgoing and enjoy chatting with folks. I'm sure opportunities will come...
Forum: Touring
09-05-23, 06:33 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,552
Posted By Bassmanbob

Yeah. I plan to cook, but I plan to cook real...

Yeah. I plan to cook, but I plan to cook real food. I'm not much of a Ramen and boxed mac-n-cheese guy. My plan was to eat a simple breakfast like coffee and oatmeal with some sort of protein most...
Forum: Touring
09-05-23, 06:20 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,552
Posted By Bassmanbob

I have a feeling that my estimates for things...

I have a feeling that my estimates for things like bike maintenance and entertainment were pretty high. I wouldn't be surprised to spend less while on tour than I do at home.
Forum: Touring
09-05-23, 06:16 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,552
Posted By Bassmanbob

No. I can't trust another person to do what I do...

No. I can't trust another person to do what I do for 4 months.
I have considered joining an ACA group if needed.
Forum: Touring
09-05-23, 03:22 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,552
Posted By Bassmanbob

I answered most of your points in other (above)...

I answered most of your points in other (above) quote replies, but as to your last paragraph: I know this is true. I have no idea what health issues may emerge as my wife and I age. But my life...
Forum: Touring
09-05-23, 03:17 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,552
Posted By Bassmanbob

I'm not really sure what age most people retire...

I'm not really sure what age most people retire in the US, but I think it's somewhere between 62- 67. I really enjoy what I do for a living, and my wife and I spend a fair amount of money on...
Forum: Touring
09-05-23, 03:14 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,552
Posted By Bassmanbob

1. I like this idea of looking at today's costs...

1. I like this idea of looking at today's costs and adjusting for inflation overall.
2. Fair comment. I have to eat at home too.
3. --I didn't think I'd need clothing, but I wanted to budget it...
Forum: Touring
09-05-23, 03:05 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,552
Posted By Bassmanbob

I figured that the tour would be the...

I figured that the tour would be the entertainment, but I didn't want to underestimate that. I can see myself getting distracted easily and wanting to go see this or that while also getting myself...
Forum: Touring
09-05-23, 03:00 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,552
Posted By Bassmanbob

I plan to bring a stove, and love oatmeal. Ramen...

I plan to bring a stove, and love oatmeal. Ramen is fine too. I figured that I would mostly shop at grocery stores and cook, but I also wanted to factor in one restaurant meal, every other day,...
Forum: Touring
09-05-23, 02:55 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,552
Posted By Bassmanbob

I would love to, but my work situation will not...

I would love to, but my work situation will not allow it. I run my own small business, of which I am the sole, in-person and hands-on means of income. If I took 3- 4 months off, my business would...
Forum: Touring
09-04-23, 03:39 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,552
Posted By Bassmanbob

Long Term Planning/ Saving for the TransAmBike Trail 2033

I plan to retire in the spring of 2033, and my wife knows the first summer of retirement will be spent cycling the Trans America Bike Trail from Astoria, OR to Yorktown, VA. An extended tour like...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-23, 06:12 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,775
Posted By Bassmanbob

Yep! I should have listened to you. I biked...

Yep! I should have listened to you. I biked with four 21 oz. bottles (3 electrolytes and 1 water), a top tube bag filled with 7 extra servings of my electrolyte powder, two Cliff bars and one Shot...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-23, 08:00 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,775
Posted By Bassmanbob

I started this thread specifically for a...

I started this thread specifically for a challenging ride for me, which is now in two weeks: Ride Across Wisconsin (RAW). I plan to do the one day full option, which is 235 miles with either 8,500...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-23, 07:58 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,775
Posted By Bassmanbob

And yes. This is a first world problem, but I...

And yes. This is a first world problem, but I want to keep going without causing a crash.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-23, 07:55 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,775
Posted By Bassmanbob

Agreed. This is what happens to me. I'm not a...

Agreed. This is what happens to me. I'm not a fast rider, so I don't want to get dropped and not be able to catch up.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-23, 07:50 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,775
Posted By Bassmanbob

Yes. This is what I usually do, but it can get...

Yes. This is what I usually do, but it can get messy sometimes. Other times, I may be on a two or three hour ride without stopping, that's when it's really difficult. Pre-tearing it may be the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-23, 07:47 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,775
Posted By Bassmanbob

When riding with others, I'm not going to cause...

When riding with others, I'm not going to cause everyone to stop and wait for me to do this.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-23, 09:42 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,775
Posted By Bassmanbob

Opening Snacks While Riding

I was wondering how you folks open energy bars or snacks while you are riding. I struggle with opening a Cliff Bar or a Larabar with only one hand while riding. I don't feel comfortable riding with...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-23, 09:35 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,400
Posted By Bassmanbob

Update: As a result of this thread, I'm doing...

Update: As a result of this thread, I'm doing the Ride Across Wisconsin this year and plan to do STP (Seattle to Portland) next year. Those look like great rides. A lot of the other rides looked...
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