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20 totally flat easy squeezy Z1 miles. After being so sore yesterday, I figured easing back into it would be smart - and was planning on doing a hilly fast group ride tomorrow until Mrs RSbob reminded me of a previous obligation.
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99 miles in the breezy 41F
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I was shooting for 99 like Troul, but my legs decided 20 was all they were going to give me today. I swear I had 500 lbs weights on my feet..... So I just came home and will now watch Blazing Saddles\Young Frankenstein combo while I do some work and try again tomorrow.
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Only managed 13 miles and 1500' of climbing on my XC MTB today...I was aiming for 20mi+ and over 2500' of climbing, but bad luck got me today. I was doing a log crossing that I've done a few times before w/o incident. However, as I rolled it this time, I heard the unmistakable noise of "Pssshh-Psshh!" A 1/2" wide hole in each tire, from the knub of what was left of a branch on that log.
Luckily not sidewalls, but they were still difficult to seal. Dynaplugs wouldn't seal, I had to resort to doubling up 2 of the fat bacon strips. To add insult to injury, my high-volume mini pump is apparently due for replacement...I counted 300 strokes per a tire and I'd be surprised if I had more than 10psi in each wheel. I decided that venturing further into the loop was probably foolish, so I turned around early. Rode like a grandma the whole way back, as I was worried about burping the tires at such low pressure.
Luckily not sidewalls, but they were still difficult to seal. Dynaplugs wouldn't seal, I had to resort to doubling up 2 of the fat bacon strips. To add insult to injury, my high-volume mini pump is apparently due for replacement...I counted 300 strokes per a tire and I'd be surprised if I had more than 10psi in each wheel. I decided that venturing further into the loop was probably foolish, so I turned around early. Rode like a grandma the whole way back, as I was worried about burping the tires at such low pressure.
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Two absolute classics! And so many fantastic quotes. I bet they eased the pain in a hurry. “Stay close to the candles. The staircase can be treacherous.”
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Only managed 13 miles and 1500' of climbing on my XC MTB today...I was aiming for 20mi+ and over 2500' of climbing, but bad luck got me today. I was doing a log crossing that I've done a few times before w/o incident. However, as I rolled it this time, I heard the unmistakable noise of "Pssshh-Psshh!" A 1/2" wide hole in each tire, from the knub of what was left of a branch on that log.
Luckily not sidewalls, but they were still difficult to seal. Dynaplugs wouldn't seal, I had to resort to doubling up 2 of the fat bacon strips. To add insult to injury, my high-volume mini pump is apparently due for replacement...I counted 300 strokes per a tire and I'd be surprised if I had more than 10psi in each wheel. I decided that venturing further into the loop was probably foolish, so I turned around early. Rode like a grandma the whole way back, as I was worried about burping the tires at such low pressure.
Luckily not sidewalls, but they were still difficult to seal. Dynaplugs wouldn't seal, I had to resort to doubling up 2 of the fat bacon strips. To add insult to injury, my high-volume mini pump is apparently due for replacement...I counted 300 strokes per a tire and I'd be surprised if I had more than 10psi in each wheel. I decided that venturing further into the loop was probably foolish, so I turned around early. Rode like a grandma the whole way back, as I was worried about burping the tires at such low pressure.
My wife just informed me she started coming down with a cold - and this is before the warmest and sunniest weekend of the year so far, Fingers crossed I don’t get it, but my nose is already stuffy.
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Bummer indeed. Hope you go back with the proper tool and render that hazard a thing of the past.
My wife just informed me she started coming down with a cold - and this is before the warmest and sunniest weekend of the year so far, Fingers crossed I don’t get it, but my nose is already stuffy.
My wife just informed me she started coming down with a cold - and this is before the warmest and sunniest weekend of the year so far, Fingers crossed I don’t get it, but my nose is already stuffy.
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Rode 10 km on my favorite local trail one of my MTBs (1995 Giant Bronco) but what a pleasant ride it was, weather was fine and the bike was a real pleasure to ride
This afternoon probably longhaul ride , with the upgraded Giant Tourer hybrid as I don't want to risk another fall especially in rainy conditions with a road bike
This afternoon probably longhaul ride , with the upgraded Giant Tourer hybrid as I don't want to risk another fall especially in rainy conditions with a road bike
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I enjoyed an early evening ride at Yoyogi Park in Tokyo. The park was mostly empty, the weather was perfect, and riding in the dark was relaxing. I managed to get in 30km, and am looking forward to a 50km ride along the Arakawa river tomorrow.
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Rode 30km this noon , the Giant helped me to ride in a comfy position on some rough terrains with all the comfort of the XT 780T 30 speeds transmission and the Schwable Marathon tires are outstanding. The xt 780 t pedals allow fast clipping and declipping. Really a very good bike.
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101 km today
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Got in just shy of 90 today. Buddy I was riding with got a sidewall cut, luckily I carry some shop paper towels and rubber gloves in my downtube pack, so we cleaned out the tubeless sealant, put in a tube, and a dollar bill along the cut and made our turn home just a few miles early. I always carry 3 dollars with me just in case of this situation.
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75 miles then the clouds unexpectedly blew in to cut it short.
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Had to work on a Saturday, so lengthened my commute on the way home to enjoy the warm early spring sunshine. Kept up with a guy on a BMC road bike for several kilometres despite being fully loaded on my commuter, which was nice.
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Another low-intensity ride today, in spring-like conditions on the XC bike. 21 miles and 2400' of climbing.
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56 miles with 2,500’ climbing and established a new FTP (not lower, for the wise-guys)..It was an astonishing 80* at the end. I think the normal highs are in the high 60s.
Snow geese in the foreground
Cascade mountains
Snow geese in the foreground
Cascade mountains
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Congrats, it's always quite the accomplishment to improve a power number...especially to do it with your FTP on a 50+ mile ride.
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Did the flattest road route I can do without driving somewhere, still had some climbing to test my recovery, without having to go too deep. This was the best I felt in days, still not 100%, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
Anyway, 41 miles and 3200' of climbing.
Anyway, 41 miles and 3200' of climbing.
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50km around Tokyo. I did 20km around the cycling course at Yoyogi park until it got crowded with kids learning to ride bikes. Then I headed out for a loop around the inner part of the city. The weather was very warm and sunny, but kind of windy.
I was riding the All City Space Horse bike I recently finished putting together. It’s a wonderful-riding bike, very smooth and stable, but I also put a new Brooks B17 “Select” saddle on it, and the break-in process is slow. I’m a little saddle sore after riding more than 100km over 3 days, so I’ll take a day or two off before getting back on the bike.
In April, after the cherry blossom season, I will ride out to Atami and stay at a seaside hot springs resort, enjoy some sake and good food.
I was riding the All City Space Horse bike I recently finished putting together. It’s a wonderful-riding bike, very smooth and stable, but I also put a new Brooks B17 “Select” saddle on it, and the break-in process is slow. I’m a little saddle sore after riding more than 100km over 3 days, so I’ll take a day or two off before getting back on the bike.
In April, after the cherry blossom season, I will ride out to Atami and stay at a seaside hot springs resort, enjoy some sake and good food.
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31 today after doing 13.5 on a mountain bike for the first time in a year yesterday.
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I rode to the local bar and bellied-up.
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40-spot. 71 degrees.
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22 miles and 2800 ft of climbing all fake, post 17 hr work day..... they were some hard fake climbing feet.
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