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Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-24, 01:34 PM
Replies: 3,269
Views: 644,134
Posted By terrymorse

The 24% sign, I'd recognize that anywhere. That's...

The 24% sign, I'd recognize that anywhere. That's Ebbetts Pass. Is it already open?

The other photos clearly are Monitor Pass, both sides.

Time for a road trip!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-24, 01:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 71
Posted By terrymorse

From the Yosemite side, the Yosemite website is...

From the Yosemite side, the Yosemite website is your best source for Tioga Pass Road plowing update (https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/tioga.htm).

From the Lee Vining side, see Caltrans >...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-24, 12:50 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 6,064
Posted By terrymorse

Speaking of bang for the buck, Pactimo is doing a...

Speaking of bang for the buck, Pactimo is doing a close out sale of last year jersey designs (https://www.selleitalia.com/saddles/heritage/flite/).

Their aero jerseys were $120-$165; on closeout...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-24, 12:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 343
Posted By terrymorse

Well, saddles are extremely subjective, but when...

Well, saddles are extremely subjective, but when I was riding both road and MTB, my saddle on both bikes was a Selle Italia Flite (https://www.selleitalia.com/saddles/heritage/flite/).

But that...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 11:27 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 1,558
Posted By terrymorse

The significance of weight on a specific grade is...

The significance of weight on a specific grade is speed dependent. The absolute speed gain from weight reduction doesn't depend much at all on speed, but the percentage gain is higher at slower...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 10:51 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 929
Posted By terrymorse

And even a slight headwind or tailwind can have a...

And even a slight headwind or tailwind can have a much bigger effect than a reduction in weight (or an increase in power).

I climb Mt Hamilton Road twice a week, weather permitting. Speeds for the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 10:40 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 6,064
Posted By terrymorse

If you value speed, replacing your poorly fitted...

If you value speed, replacing your poorly fitted jersey with a decent aero jersey may be the best bang for your buck. An aero jersey upgrade might cost an extra $50, but it can save about 15 watts,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-24, 10:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 199
Posted By terrymorse

See if the problem is isolated to a specific...

See if the problem is isolated to a specific browser or app. In other words, try accessing Strava using different browsers, and using the app on your phone.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 04:31 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 1,558
Posted By terrymorse

Fair enough. I was going for "light hearted...

Fair enough. I was going for "light hearted banter".
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 12:37 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 1,558
Posted By terrymorse

Odd that I see this "over the top" critique. I...

Odd that I see this "over the top" critique. I could do over the top, but I'm far too mellow and restrained for such behavior.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 12:04 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 929
Posted By terrymorse

Climbing -- Does Bike Weight Really Matter?

The Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2024/may/01/cycling-notes-speeding-machines-and-rim-damage-cycling-1899) weighs in on whether or not bike weight matters when climbing:
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 11:53 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 1,558
Posted By terrymorse

You're right, my oversight. Tubeless is far...

You're right, my oversight.

Tubeless is far superior to the tubed alternative, in every way.

Except for ease of installation, ease of maintenance, rolling resistance, weight, cost.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 11:42 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,367
Posted By terrymorse

I have the Asymmetrico but haven't experienced...

I have the Asymmetrico but haven't experienced that problem. I like that the Boa can be tightened up so nothing rattles around inside. I don't like things on my bike rattling.

My installation...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-24, 11:33 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,392
Posted By terrymorse

Climber. I say "climber" because I enjoy riding...

Climber. I say "climber" because I enjoy riding up hills, and it's the type of cycling that I am the least bad at.

Really bad at everything else (sprinting, flat time trialing, lead outs, etc.).
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-02-24, 11:29 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,771
Posted By terrymorse

I'm a little jazzed by this PR from Tuesday. I...

I'm a little jazzed by this PR from Tuesday. I wasn't trying to set a PR, it just happened:
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 11:02 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 1,558
Posted By terrymorse

Using either latex or TPU tubes with non-tubeless...

Using either latex or TPU tubes with non-tubeless GP5K tires will produce the same rolling resistance as the tubeless-ready tires. Without the need to use liquid sealant.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-02-24, 10:44 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,771
Posted By terrymorse

Yes, it's impressive. Take the W!

Yes, it's impressive. Take the W!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-24, 10:31 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,666
Posted By terrymorse

This quote jumped out at me: "Not only can...

This quote jumped out at me:

"Not only can Sanders maintain this position, but he can also maintain more power (330–350 W) for 2–4 hours at a time than most anyone."

That 350 W at his weight...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-02-24, 12:06 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 607
Posted By terrymorse

Yes, but not by much at all.

Yes, but not by much at all.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 05:57 PM
Replies: 2,105
Views: 43,469
Posted By terrymorse

BIRD CONTENT!!! While heading back down Mt...

BIRD CONTENT!!!

While heading back down Mt Hamilton today with my retired ranger buddy, he pointed out to me the bald eagle nest in a eucalyptus tree.

No eagles so far this year, but last year...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 05:35 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 6,064
Posted By terrymorse

Okay, my bibs say they're made of "80 Nylon/20...

Okay, my bibs say they're made of "80 Nylon/20 Elastane".

Are you saying that the Nylon in your very old shorts disintegrated, leaving just the Elastane? If that's the case, that is also curious,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 08:29 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,369
Posted By terrymorse

As does the chain, a pretty darn efficient...

As does the chain, a pretty darn efficient mechanism.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-30-24, 10:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 607
Posted By terrymorse

Yes, per week. I should have made that clearer....

Yes, per week. I should have made that clearer. 1000 TSS in a week is a big week—at least it is for me.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 08:11 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,561
Posted By terrymorse

Heart rate was steady on the lower power...

Heart rate was steady on the lower power segments, as those were steady state efforts. Heart rate increased on the higher power segments, topping out around 160 at the end.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 06:49 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,561
Posted By terrymorse

For what they're worth, here are some data points...

For what they're worth, here are some data points from today's ride, on a few short hills (0.2-0.5 miles):

Grade : VAM : Power
4.1% : 3276 ft/hr : 4.5 W/kg
6.9% : 3923 ft/hr : 4.4 W/kg
5.8%...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-30-24, 06:29 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,786
Posted By terrymorse

HR/watts going up can also mean fatigue is...

HR/watts going up can also mean fatigue is increasing. Some increase is normal, but a big increase may indicate it's time to dial down the pace.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-24, 05:30 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 6,064
Posted By terrymorse

"Elastic part of the fabric" -- curious. ...

"Elastic part of the fabric" -- curious.

Typically, all of the fabric in cycling shorts is elastic. Lycra/Spandex/Elastane are the brand names for the fabric used.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 03:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 334
Posted By terrymorse

A recent video (GCN maybe) showed some pros with...

A recent video (GCN maybe) showed some pros with nutrition schedules taped to their stems.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 03:15 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,666
Posted By terrymorse

TT positions? Then the answer is yes, bar height...

TT positions? Then the answer is yes, bar height is trending upwards from their older, low as possible positions.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-30-24, 11:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 920
Posted By terrymorse

If you want some outside motivation, announce to...

If you want some outside motivation, announce to your friends that you have set a goal for the season. Whatever it is.

One year, I told a couple of ride buddies that I was thinking of doing 1...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 11:51 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,561
Posted By terrymorse

Sorry. But on the plus side, you "average size"...

Sorry. But on the plus side, you "average size" big dogs have big engines. And you're in good company, with the likes of "Big Mig" Indurain, and "Big Jens" Voigt.

You can destroy little climbers...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-30-24, 11:42 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 607
Posted By terrymorse

Above 700 TSS, I lose weight. Above 1000, I get...

Above 700 TSS, I lose weight. Above 1000, I get up in the middle of the night to eat some more.



It seems that the "rest to see gains" concept is an old one.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 11:27 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,561
Posted By terrymorse

For a big fella, that's an impressive climbing...

For a big fella, that's an impressive climbing rate.

If I had to carry an extra 50 pounds up a hill, I'm sure I wouldn't last long.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-24, 11:22 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 3,632
Posted By terrymorse

I was this many years old today when I learned...

I was this many years old today when I learned that "bike flipper" was a thing.

I'm a little sadder today.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-30-24, 11:16 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,319
Posted By terrymorse

Your max. HR is probably higher than 159. I...

Your max. HR is probably higher than 159.

I wouldn't be too concerned about dialing in your zones precisely. Until you start getting into many hours per week of training, where managing...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 11:05 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,561
Posted By terrymorse

Another insult, similar to the first one, in the...

Another insult, similar to the first one, in the form of "any cyclist who is more avid than me is too serious".

Please knock it off.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 11:01 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,666
Posted By terrymorse

Not necessarily. That's a 2012 TT bike, made back...

Not necessarily. That's a 2012 TT bike, made back when "get low to get fast" was the thing. It's likely an old-style geometry, with a dinky head tube.

After years of testing in wind tunnels and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-30-24, 10:05 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,771
Posted By terrymorse

Strava recently banned the creation of short...

Strava recently banned the creation of short segments, claiming that GPS data are too inaccurate to make short segments sensible. But they left all the existing short segments, with all their oddball...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 524
Posted By terrymorse

I just spray some Method Glass and Surface...

I just spray some Method Glass and Surface cleaner on the frame, and wipe down with a microfiber cloth.

This takes care of the sweat droplets and drink mix dribble.

But if it was a wet ride, I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 09:52 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,561
Posted By terrymorse

Really? Can we all agree that the "unless...

Really?

Can we all agree that the "unless you're a pro, you shouldn't ___________" is an insult to active cycling enthusiasts?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 09:42 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,561
Posted By terrymorse

Rate of climbing at constant power is roughly the...

Rate of climbing at constant power is roughly the same above about 8%.

This is for default rider at 200 Watts:
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-29-24, 01:07 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,771
Posted By terrymorse

Yep. I don't even bother to look at virtual...

Yep. I don't even bother to look at virtual segments.

Even on the real Strava segments, there often will be an outlier KOM that's several miles per hour faster than all the others.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-24, 12:55 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,561
Posted By terrymorse

As long as you're producing consistent power, the...

As long as you're producing consistent power, the steeper the grade, the higher your climbing rate.

Before the days of power meters, climbing rate was the thing to watch. Now that power meters are...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-24, 11:12 PM
Replies: 2,105
Views: 43,469
Posted By terrymorse

Driving up to SF for concerts at Winterland was a...

Driving up to SF for concerts at Winterland was a regular thing in my college years. Long multi-song jams were quite the experience.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-24, 11:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,140
Posted By terrymorse

Carbon fiber composite is easier to repair than...

Carbon fiber composite is easier to repair than steel, and much easier to repair than aluminum.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-24, 04:41 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,140
Posted By terrymorse

Yes, really. Quality carbon rim will outlast...

Yes, really. Quality carbon rim will outlast aluminum rim.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-25-24, 01:22 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,786
Posted By terrymorse

Okay, as long as your subjective measuring device...

Okay, as long as your subjective measuring device is consistently accurate. Mine tends to vary.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-25-24, 12:52 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,786
Posted By terrymorse

Power to heart rate ratio is a useful measure of...

Power to heart rate ratio is a useful measure of efficiency. If the ratio drops during a ride, it's an indication that fatigue is setting in.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-25-24, 11:14 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,786
Posted By terrymorse

I've given up comparing today me to younger me....

I've given up comparing today me to younger me. Now I'm focused on comparing today me to others in my age group (65-69). I'm moving up on -- and sometimes beating -- guys who used to thrash me...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-24, 10:58 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 3,632
Posted By terrymorse

Agreed. I recently replaced an old Reynolds...

Agreed. I recently replaced an old Reynolds wheelset with new Winspace HYPER wheels, and the braking power is much better.

Less expensive than HYPER wheels are the Routte models. The Winspace site...
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