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We've been getting a lot of rain, but it's been unusually cooperative in terms my riding schedule. Woke at 5:30, per usual, and saw that some rains had moved through. Clouds were still lingering and provided a nice sunrise -
Unfortunately, the roads were still wet, too, which means an increase in puncture likelihood, and I heard my rear tire hissing upon getting home. I'm scheduled for a sealant level check tomorrow, but my mileage rate has just about doubled in the last six weeks, so it might be that I'm actually past-due. Guess I should see to that today.
Unfortunately, the roads were still wet, too, which means an increase in puncture likelihood, and I heard my rear tire hissing upon getting home. I'm scheduled for a sealant level check tomorrow, but my mileage rate has just about doubled in the last six weeks, so it might be that I'm actually past-due. Guess I should see to that today.
07-28-20, 06:58 AM
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Sauerkraut is part of my childhood and a comfort food, in combination with German charcuterie. Kimchi, I can take or leave.
07-28-20, 07:09 AM
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We've been getting a lot of rain, but it's been unusually cooperative in terms my riding schedule. Woke at 5:30, per usual, and saw that some rains had moved through. Clouds were still lingering and provided a nice sunrise -
Unfortunately, the roads were still wet, too, which means an increase in puncture likelihood, and I heard my rear tire hissing upon getting home. I'm scheduled for a sealant level check tomorrow, but my mileage rate has just about doubled in the last six weeks, so it might be that I'm actually past-due. Guess I should see to that today.
Unfortunately, the roads were still wet, too, which means an increase in puncture likelihood, and I heard my rear tire hissing upon getting home. I'm scheduled for a sealant level check tomorrow, but my mileage rate has just about doubled in the last six weeks, so it might be that I'm actually past-due. Guess I should see to that today.
07-28-20, 07:11 AM
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Anyway, went out and did a few long LT intervals this a.m,, which had the predicted and desired effect on the eFTP.
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07-28-20, 07:15 AM
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You're missing out.
It's been years since I had homebrew, if I ever had it at all. Sounds like I'm missing out.
Been thinking about probiotics lately.
Been thinking about probiotics lately.
07-28-20, 07:24 AM
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Big Bicycle is taking over UK!
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Dropped off the car before 8, walked down the block to Whole Foods then walked home in maybe 15 minutes. I was dripping with sweat by the time I got home.
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FWIW, I feel like it's not terribly easy to get good FTP figures outdoors. Around here, at least. There's always someone or something breakin' my stride and then there's enough variability in incline that it takes a lot more fussing to stay on target. This is my excuse for assuming that any FTP figures derived outside are underestimating my potential.
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07-28-20, 07:50 AM
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It makes it easier for debris to get a "bite" on the tire. When I rode dirt bikes it was easier to get a flat on wet rocks than dry, at least that was the thinking.
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FWIW, I feel like it's not terribly easy to get good FTP figures outdoors. Around here, at least. There's always someone or something breakin' my stride and then there's enough variability in incline that it takes a lot more fussing to stay on target. This is my excuse for assuming that any FTP figures derived outside are underestimating my potential.
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Ah, so it was gradually sinking, the further away you got from measured values, and this just brought it back up in line with expectation?
FWIW, I feel like it's not terribly easy to get good FTP figures outdoors. Around here, at least. There's always someone or something breakin' my stride and then there's enough variability in incline that it takes a lot more fussing to stay on target. This is my excuse for assuming that any FTP figures derived outside are underestimating my potential.
FWIW, I feel like it's not terribly easy to get good FTP figures outdoors. Around here, at least. There's always someone or something breakin' my stride and then there's enough variability in incline that it takes a lot more fussing to stay on target. This is my excuse for assuming that any FTP figures derived outside are underestimating my potential.
I find outdoor efforts much easier than indoor. I think it's mainly the richer sensory feedback. Descents are obviously an issue, but I can avoid the big ones and bring up the mean power by pushing it on the uphills. I'm sure purists would be aghast, but it has real-world validity.
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Well, MY mother prepared her sauerkraut with a little brown sugar and white wine with a sprinkling of caraway seeds. I think she learned that from someone in my father's family. When I was a kid I thought it was too sweet, but I like it now.
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