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Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-24, 09:08 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,318
Posted By Sierra_rider

My daily driver is a bit of an anachronism...it...

My daily driver is a bit of an anachronism...it has most of the modern features(other than drum brakes in the back,) even has some other stuff like the lane departure warning(I turn that off.) My...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-24, 08:59 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,318
Posted By Sierra_rider

I still have a couple of older rides, a 2001ish...

I still have a couple of older rides, a 2001ish CAAD5 w/Dura-ace and my 2013 Canyon Ultimate CF SLX in a slightly weight-weenie build. The CAAD5 has been rarely ridden and was mostly a display piece...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-27-24, 09:16 PM
Replies: 6,270
Views: 572,165
Posted By Sierra_rider

With all the hills around here, it's just not a...

With all the hills around here, it's just not a good idea for me to get a big mid-ride meal. However, I'll go all-out once I'm done riding...I really love eating and was beyond ecstatic when I saw...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-27-24, 08:49 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,513
Posted By Sierra_rider

I prefer to refer to a road and light gravel ride...

I prefer to refer to a road and light gravel ride as a "groad" ride. I normally hate when different words are combined to make a new word, but "groad" sounds dirty to me for some reason, and I like...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-27-24, 08:42 PM
Replies: 1,982
Views: 438,690
Posted By Sierra_rider

This one's borderline not gravel...did it on one...

This one's borderline not gravel...did it on one of my road bikes and most of the ride was on pavement. It did have about 10 miles of gravel though, so I'm counting it lol.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-27-24, 08:28 PM
Replies: 511
Views: 148,377
Posted By Sierra_rider

Lotsa climbing today, did over 10'k of elevation...

Lotsa climbing today, did over 10'k of elevation gain. The view at the top made it all worth it.

...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-24, 08:17 PM
Replies: 3,262
Views: 640,282
Posted By Sierra_rider

The weather's finally getting nice up here in the...

The weather's finally getting nice up here in the mountains, so a very climb-y 72 miler/10300' gain ride from my house today:
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-27-24, 05:49 PM
Replies: 6,270
Views: 572,165
Posted By Sierra_rider

A measly ~72ish miles and 10,300' of climbing...

A measly ~72ish miles and 10,300' of climbing today... I think spring may have sprung, It was mostly in the 60's and I made it up to the high spot of the ride at 6k'. Some notables...saw a bobcat and...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-24, 09:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 428
Posted By Sierra_rider

I don't have much experience with Cervelo and my...

I don't have much experience with Cervelo and my Endurace is an older model(2020,) but I've had good luck with Canyon so far. I've got several different Canyons(road, gravel, &mtb) from a 2019 to a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 07:38 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 885
Posted By Sierra_rider

I was being a bit facetious, but I did get...

I was being a bit facetious, but I did get lectured on here before for my ride nutrition. I guess it was unacceptable to use simple carbs to fuel my way through a 5000 calorie ride:lol:. For a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 07:18 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 885
Posted By Sierra_rider

Yep, the XL...fun race, but very competitive....

Yep, the XL...fun race, but very competitive. Just going off average speed, I would've been podium material for my class, in last year's event. This year was completely stacked and a podium ended up...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 04:01 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 885
Posted By Sierra_rider

A bit of a tangent, and I always get someone who...

A bit of a tangent, and I always get someone who thinks I should fuel off of kale smoothies and broccoli florets, but my recent fueling strategy for the 70 mile/8300' climbing XC MTB race at Sea...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 03:44 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 885
Posted By Sierra_rider

I know that ride well, nutritional demands will...

I know that ride well, nutritional demands will be high on a ride like that. If you already haven't done so, incorporate whatever food you plan on eating, into your current training plan. Carb...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 11:50 AM
Replies: 6,270
Views: 572,165
Posted By Sierra_rider

It's back to crappy weather up here in the...

It's back to crappy weather up here in the mountains, It's 41F as I type this soooo...a zone 2 ride of 20 miles and 4500' up the virtual Daylight Pass in fake Death Valley.



Lol. I've only run...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-24, 10:04 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,496
Posted By Sierra_rider

I can't remember the last time I had a matching...

I can't remember the last time I had a matching kit. I've got a variety of bibs, but my most plentiful are higher-spec Sugoi bibs that I can often find on sale and that I really like. For tops, I've...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-24, 09:43 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 885
Posted By Sierra_rider

SIS is my go-to brand, their gels are very easy...

SIS is my go-to brand, their gels are very easy to digest and don't give me the issues that some other brands do.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-24, 08:16 PM
Replies: 6,270
Views: 572,165
Posted By Sierra_rider

Spent the last few days in out of town for a work...

Spent the last few days in out of town for a work assignment, so I was speeding home today to get a ride in. I ended up running into my "training partner" down in town and we raced up one of the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-24, 09:49 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,710
Posted By Sierra_rider

My big argument against carbon wheels with rim...

My big argument against carbon wheels with rim brakes is mostly just the braking. I still have 1 road bike with carbon wheels and rim brakes...it's not my "daily driver" bike so it caught me...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-24, 08:26 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,243
Posted By Sierra_rider

I guess it depends on the bike, there are some...

I guess it depends on the bike, there are some nuances to different gravel bikes. Everything from bikes that are practically road bikes with wide tire clearances, to drop bar MTBs. My particular...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-24, 08:25 PM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 356,115
Posted By Sierra_rider

The positive-rise stem and the ergo bars hold it...

The positive-rise stem and the ergo bars hold it back from hotness IMO.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 08:15 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 2,619
Posted By Sierra_rider

I'm no carbon fiber expert...what I do know has...

I'm no carbon fiber expert...what I do know has come from doing carbon fiber repair on a bike and making small parts out of CF...but flexy Ali bars screams "void spaces and uneven resin application,"...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-24, 10:39 PM
Replies: 6,270
Views: 572,165
Posted By Sierra_rider

Thanks, it's only been fairly recently that I've...

Thanks, it's only been fairly recently that I've had those legs. I looked back at that 6000' ride that I last did last year, and I'm amazed how low my power was. I basically averaged what is now zone...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-24, 06:33 PM
Replies: 6,270
Views: 572,165
Posted By Sierra_rider

This one is a bit punchy on the way down, it...

This one is a bit punchy on the way down, it actually accumulates about 800' of gain on the way down the hill. The descent punctuated by really short 8-10% grades, on the way down to 1300'...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-24, 11:09 PM
Replies: 3,262
Views: 640,282
Posted By Sierra_rider

Today's easy ride after a week full of racing....

Today's easy ride after a week full of racing. Did nearly 70 miles of XC MTB racing on Friday, so it was nice to get some mellow road miles in. A couple of the pictures show why I'm a fan of wide...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-24, 02:38 PM
Replies: 6,270
Views: 572,165
Posted By Sierra_rider

Mellow road ride to spin out the race legs, 48...

Mellow road ride to spin out the race legs, 48 miles and 4400' of climbing. Mid-70s and sunny, couldn't ask for more enjoyable cycling weather.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-24, 12:07 AM
Replies: 6,270
Views: 572,165
Posted By Sierra_rider

Did a little bit of mountain bike racing today at...

Did a little bit of mountain bike racing today at Sea Otter...about 68 miles and 8400', with a 5 hour and 12 minute finishing time. My personal performance exceeded my expectations and I set some...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 11:52 AM
Replies: 6,270
Views: 572,165
Posted By Sierra_rider

Thanks, yeah I'm expecting a deep field at Sea...

Thanks, yeah I'm expecting a deep field at Sea Otter. Not only is Sea Otter a big event, but this particular race is also a qualifier for the Leadville 100. Humblebrag time, but...my longest...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 11:01 PM
Replies: 6,270
Views: 572,165
Posted By Sierra_rider

MTB racing tonight, all together about 20 miles...

MTB racing tonight, all together about 20 miles and 1500' of gain...although only 13 of those were race miles. I took 2nd in a pretty stacked field, I did a come-from-behind sprint and was short by...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 10:53 PM
Replies: 6,270
Views: 572,165
Posted By Sierra_rider

I built a fairly heavy duty hydraulic log...

I built a fairly heavy duty hydraulic log splitter, so no more upper body workouts from splitting firewood...and building it myself saved a few thousand dollhairs over buying a comparable commercial...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 02:03 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,078
Posted By Sierra_rider

Sounds like you got it all figured out, as we'd...

Sounds like you got it all figured out, as we'd say in the XC world, "just send it!"
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 12:54 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,078
Posted By Sierra_rider

I just can't get past the $8600 commuter bike. I...

I just can't get past the $8600 commuter bike. I love my XC bike, but it would not be my choice for a commuter bike unless it was the only bike I owned. Even then, mine cost considerably less than...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 12:30 PM
Replies: 6,270
Views: 572,165
Posted By Sierra_rider

Your outdoor space looks considerably more...

Your outdoor space looks considerably more manicured than mine. I'm on a few acres with an aging house+shop, so there is a never ending supply of stuff that needs attention.

Now that we're...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 09:20 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,078
Posted By Sierra_rider

That's an $8600 commuter bike...but anyway, I'd...

That's an $8600 commuter bike...but anyway, I'd keep the suspension fork on it. It's an XC bike, it already doesn't make sense as a commuter bike, so why not run the suspension fork? Furthermore,...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-17-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,173
Posted By Sierra_rider

I try to spend the majority of my time in zone 2,...

I try to spend the majority of my time in zone 2, as I'm doing 12-15 hours a week, with occasional weeks with much more than that. That being said, I live in the mountains and my "flattest" route is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-24, 09:27 PM
Replies: 6,270
Views: 572,165
Posted By Sierra_rider

No miles for me today. Knocked out some yard...

No miles for me today. Knocked out some yard work, tore off part of my dilapidated deck, and mostly tackled the last of my side work out in the shop. I was actually dying to go for a ride, but common...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 09:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,009
Posted By Sierra_rider

I think the most commonly cited reason for...

I think the most commonly cited reason for dropped seatstays, at least by the manufacturers, is that it allows more flex/compliant ride qualities. I don't necessarily buy that reason, as any flex in...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-16-24, 10:38 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,513
Posted By Sierra_rider

I've been running the 2.2 Race Kings on my XC...

I've been running the 2.2 Race Kings on my XC bike this entire season, it was cool to see Dylan Johnson's success at Midsouth on them. They definitely roll faster than they look like they should. My...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-15-24, 09:36 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,513
Posted By Sierra_rider

My gravel bike is currently running 42mm S-works...

My gravel bike is currently running 42mm S-works Pathfinder Pros. I was aiming for a fast rolling set up with these and it does that well...these are a really great set up for light gravel or a...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 09:12 PM
Replies: 3,262
Views: 640,282
Posted By Sierra_rider

Today...sometimes the phone freaks out about...

Today...sometimes the phone freaks out about taking pictures while moving:...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 06:25 PM
Replies: 6,270
Views: 572,165
Posted By Sierra_rider

Easy-ish ride for today, as I'm "tapering" for...

Easy-ish ride for today, as I'm "tapering" for the big XC race at Sea Otter this week. Nailed the golden ratio on a local loop that had 43 miles and 4300' of gain, at a low-for-me wattage.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 06:19 PM
Replies: 6,270
Views: 572,165
Posted By Sierra_rider

I'd say late summer/early fall. If I have a...

I'd say late summer/early fall. If I have a cycling superpower, it's that I tend to thrive in the heat...some of my more decisive racing triumphs have come in triple-digit events that everyone else...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 11:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 490
Posted By Sierra_rider

The mosquitoes and gnats can be quite annoying on...

The mosquitoes and gnats can be quite annoying on my local climbs. We don't have the sheer numbers of annoying flying insects that some of the more humid parts of the country have, but they're able...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 10:54 AM
Replies: 21,340
Views: 5,206,121
Posted By Sierra_rider

If 2 TPU tubes are fast, 3 should be even more...

If 2 TPU tubes are fast, 3 should be even more fasterer. IDK if you ever tried TPU tubes before, but they are faster. I forget the exact number, but maybe 5-10 watts and a bit of weight. IIRC, when I...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 10:43 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 4,358
Posted By Sierra_rider

I was going to poke fun at the OP for proverbial...

I was going to poke fun at the OP for proverbial brick throwing, but then I decided to Google what this PAS Normal stuff was all about. Holy crap, that stuff is expensive...but undoubtedly...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,210
Posted By Sierra_rider

Just check out the Silca tire pressure calculator...

Just check out the Silca tire pressure calculator and be done with it. I generally run 65-70 psi in my road bike tires, depending on size. That's a perfect compromise pressure for me, feels is fast...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-15-24, 08:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 401
Posted By Sierra_rider

Probably added miles, washing machines do cycle. ...

Probably added miles, washing machines do cycle.

In all seriousness, the Garmin 530 was a massive improvement over the 520, in regards to water resistance. My 520 used to read very low on...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 08:12 AM
Replies: 21,340
Views: 5,206,121
Posted By Sierra_rider

My driveway is long, about 300', and I don't...

My driveway is long, about 300', and I don't plow/clear/shovel it...getting out to the road was a bit interesting.:lol:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 07:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 497
Posted By Sierra_rider

Is that the "reversing into the garage with a...

Is that the "reversing into the garage with a bike on the roof rack" seat post?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 01:45 PM
Replies: 6,270
Views: 572,165
Posted By Sierra_rider

Rounded out the week with a 3x15' FTP interval...

Rounded out the week with a 3x15' FTP interval session up Zwift's version of virtual Ventoux, plus some extra mileage before and after the climb. Total of 2 hours, 26 miles, and 5400 very fake feet....
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 490
Posted By Sierra_rider

Deer darting from the side of the road is my...

Deer darting from the side of the road is my biggest fear. I've seen quite a few bears, but they're usually trying to get as far away from me as possible. I've seen mountain lions, they're mildly...
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