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Forum: Northeast
09-04-12, 09:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 829
Posted By mkmartin

Sounds good guys, thanks for the tips.

Sounds good guys, thanks for the tips.
Forum: Northeast
09-01-12, 11:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 829
Posted By mkmartin

Driving up to Adirondacks to climb Whiteface. Where else in the area should I ride?

I'm driving from CNY to tackle the whiteface climb on my bike within the coming weeks. I would like to make a long ride out of the day, so where else (road names, towns, specifics) should I ride...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-12, 06:54 PM
Replies: 347
Views: 14,174
Posted By mkmartin

This makes me depressed and now I want to sell my...

This makes me depressed and now I want to sell my bicycle an stop riding.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-12, 09:11 PM
Replies: 395
Views: 24,531
Posted By mkmartin

don't sit down, when you ride, ever.

don't sit down, when you ride, ever.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-01-12, 09:30 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,832
Posted By mkmartin

Not trolling here. Cacellara obviously wasn't...

Not trolling here. Cacellara obviously wasn't 100% recently, but was he ever better than wiggins is right now? I think this is interesting to think about.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-22-12, 05:27 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,933
Posted By mkmartin

I weigh 125 and regularly hit upper 40's, 48 or...

I weigh 125 and regularly hit upper 40's, 48 or 49 being the fastest i've gone this year.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-12, 03:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,705
Posted By mkmartin

LOL! I weigh 125 LBS, and can eat as many jelly...

LOL! I weigh 125 LBS, and can eat as many jelly beans, pieces of cake, pizza, junk food, etc as I see fit! Also, thanks for noticing how clean I keep my bike. Its not new, I've put about 4,000 miles...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-12, 03:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,705
Posted By mkmartin

What do I need to do/buy to slam this stem? (pics included)

So after riding with my bars at this height for the last few thousand miles, I want to lower them all the way. Do I need to have one small spacer between the frame and the stem? Or can those two...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-04-12, 03:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,905
Posted By mkmartin

Interesting thought, that the most talented may...

Interesting thought, that the most talented may not have been cheating so he was in the shadows. Dont you think that a rider of such talents would have been brought into the doping ring eventually,...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-03-12, 10:57 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,905
Posted By mkmartin

A few TdF questions for some cycling know it all's

What was lance's, pantani's, and ullrich's year of highest fitness? I am curious to know that lance's battles with pantani, and with ullrich were when pantani was on his peak fitness or not. Same...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-03-12, 05:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 907
Posted By mkmartin

Do you have a training plan, or just ride?!

For me, I just ride. Sometimes I wake up and say, 'today im going to hammer (that climb)' or 'im going to ride 70+ miles today' but other than that, I just like to ride sort of hard every time I...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-12, 01:50 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,846
Posted By mkmartin

What should I use in my 23 mm tires? I'm about...

What should I use in my 23 mm tires? I'm about 120 lbs. I dont want to sacrifice any rolling resistance..
Forum: Road Cycling
06-24-12, 05:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 464
Posted By mkmartin

Should I trade wheels with this guy?

A local guy in my area is selling some Planet X pro carbon 50 wheels, that seem to be in good shape / not beat up or anything, he originally said $ 300.00 for them, but he is interested in some...
Forum: Triathlon
06-23-12, 05:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,381
Posted By mkmartin

What clip on aero bars for my cervelo S2?

Title says it all, looking for a pair of clip on aero bars for my stock 2011 cervelo s2, any recommendations? Is there a popular go-to pair or brand everyone usually flocks towards?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-12, 09:49 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,088
Posted By mkmartin

Am I the only one that isn't bothered by very...

Am I the only one that isn't bothered by very high temperatures while riding? It was about 90 and full sun on my long ride yesterday, and while I was moving I felt totally comfortable in a black...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-12, 06:37 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 374
Posted By mkmartin

Rolling resistance of hardcase tires

I just picked up some bontrager race x light HARDCASE tires and I think that I am going slower because of these tires. Does anyone know if this is all in my head, or if such a tire that is 'hardy'...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-12, 03:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,027
Posted By mkmartin

So I left my cycling shoes at a friends house.......

So I left my cycling shoes at a friends house.......they are going to UPS ship them (its about a six hour drive so im not going to go back just to pick them up) talk about feeling stupid!

What...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-12, 09:23 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,137
Posted By mkmartin

The few times I've walked through central park,...

The few times I've walked through central park, it seemed to be mobbed by people walking or just hanging out in it. Could it be that I was simply in the wrong area of the park? Are you saying there...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-12, 03:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,137
Posted By mkmartin

How do you train in urban environments?

I'm wrapping up college now, and looking for jobs all over the United States. Right now, I live in Syracuse, NY and am only 5 miles from great rural, hilly roads that are pretty awesome for riding. ...
Forum: Northeast
05-16-12, 01:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,423
Posted By mkmartin

http://app.strava.com/rides/6370822

http://app.strava.com/rides/6370822
Forum: Triathlon
05-01-12, 01:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,024
Posted By mkmartin

Maximize your running, AND your cycling

Has there been any discussions, articles, or studies investigating the negative impact that intense cycling can have on one's running performance? (Or the other way around..) Obviously, if you took...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-12, 03:17 PM
Replies: 3,933
Views: 292,144
Posted By mkmartin

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/172024049 ...

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/172024049

So how was my average speed faster than my moving speed?? lol
Turnaround = 2 large dogs decided that for me

Once I reached 1500 feet, snow was all...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-21-12, 02:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 624
Posted By mkmartin

What does your heart rate "Profile" look like for a 3-4 hour effort?

I've been trying to pay closer attention to my HR data lately, and notice that after a good long 40 or 50 miles, at a solid effort (not lazy, not all out, very steady) my HR data is kinda all over...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-12, 12:02 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,094
Posted By mkmartin

Never ridden this far, never tried to though.... ...

Never ridden this far, never tried to though....

Am I the only one that thinks 20mph for 100 miles is super impressive? Maybe I'm naive but most of the rides I see people doing online are 30-75...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-17-12, 09:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 832
Posted By mkmartin

ill sell you my cateye v2c

ill sell you my cateye v2c
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-16-12, 03:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 742
Posted By mkmartin

Upgrade from my Garmin Forerunner 101?

Hello all,

NOTE: Actually, its the GARMIN FORERUNNER 201, I accidentally typed 101.

My newer computer does not have a serial port for data transfer from this device to my PC and I would either...
Forum: Triathlon
04-15-12, 10:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 732
Posted By mkmartin

Wind drag change: standard riding vs aerobar/TT position

I'm wondering if anyone can link some figures explaining the aerodynamic/power advantage from riding in a time trial bike and being on aerobars and in the most tucked / aero position, versus your...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-12-12, 08:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,641
Posted By mkmartin

Someone explain long rides.

Hello,

Coming from a running background, a long run was ~ 90 minutes or 11-13 miles on average. Obviously, 90 minutes isn't too long for a "long ride" bike conversion.

Most of my rides are...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-12, 07:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 743
Posted By mkmartin

Who are some of the fastest people using Strava / posting ride data online?

Title sais it all...just looking to stare in wonder over some of the fastest people's rides online. I find it interesting to examine such data...

what are some names?
Forum: Road Cycling
01-08-12, 09:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 687
Posted By mkmartin

In NY where I live it is significantly more windy...

In NY where I live it is significantly more windy in the late fall to winter months than it is in the spring and summer months
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-06-12, 12:40 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 485
Posted By mkmartin

Timex Hear rate monitor watch - the software kinda sucks?

Hello everyone,

I recently started using a timex watch with heart rate monitor abilities. The watch can upload run data via wireless USB transfer, into "Timex Device Agent" software. The...
Forum: Framebuilders
12-26-11, 04:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,496
Posted By mkmartin

how is the custom frame market ?

What is the demand for customized bicycle designs, and bicycles built by independent bicycle builders?
Forum: Road Cycling
12-22-11, 09:07 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,885
Posted By mkmartin

I can bike that fast for 30 given the terrain,...

I can bike that fast for 30 given the terrain, and I can run the 5k 3+ minutes faster th an you are currently doing it, so I'd say you are better at biking. But, thats from my perspective...someone...
Forum: Triathlon
11-30-11, 07:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 964
Posted By mkmartin

running is the only impact sport of the three,...

running is the only impact sport of the three, and given your running background, I bet you can crank more than 30 minutes a day. I mean, you'll be racing 13. What about the pace/effort??
Forum: Triathlon
11-30-11, 10:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,298
Posted By mkmartin

Hey cory, I'm not sure what i'd say my focus...

Hey cory,

I'm not sure what i'd say my focus is. Probably a mixture of 3 things : Road races (running), road races (cycling), and 70.3 events
Forum: Triathlon
11-30-11, 09:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,298
Posted By mkmartin

Please help me balance running and cycling this winter

For the year I have not run at all, only cycling. Now in NY its pretty cold, and I'm starting to run. I am a much much better runner than cyclist by the way...

I haven't biked in 2 weeks, and...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-30-11, 09:36 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 7,906
Posted By mkmartin

im surprised no one has touched on the difference...

im surprised no one has touched on the difference between running and cycling times.

For example ' I run a 5;00 mile' is universal whereas 'I ride my 31 mile loop with 2k elevation in 90 mins" is...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
11-23-11, 08:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,335
Posted By mkmartin

I'm the opposite of the OP, my legs give out well...

I'm the opposite of the OP, my legs give out well before my breathing. I've found the more and more I ride, fitness improves and the two factors slowly equalize.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-19-11, 08:03 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,135
Posted By mkmartin

Nope, its true

Nope, its true
Forum: Road Cycling
11-19-11, 07:53 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,135
Posted By mkmartin

cops = awful drivers.

cops = awful drivers.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-17-11, 04:59 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,868
Posted By mkmartin

the only mainstream sport i watch AT ALL is...

the only mainstream sport i watch AT ALL is college basketball (and mainly only big east - CUSE )
Forum: Road Cycling
11-16-11, 06:46 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,082
Posted By mkmartin

12.75 pounds? really?

12.75 pounds? really?
Forum: Northeast
11-15-11, 09:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,543
Posted By mkmartin

went out with the intention of going up church...

went out with the intention of going up church hill road in otisco today, but some light rain and loose gravel had me change my mind. Went up moon hill road instead (right next to church hill road)....
Forum: Road Cycling
11-15-11, 04:11 PM
Replies: 3,933
Views: 292,144
Posted By mkmartin

http://app.strava.com/rides/2341220 69 mi /...

http://app.strava.com/rides/2341220

69 mi / 5.5k elevation...was really warm out for november in upstate ny
Forum: Road Cycling
11-14-11, 09:43 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,114
Posted By mkmartin

can the performance ( not just resistance to...

can the performance ( not just resistance to flats) of one tire to another (im thinking things like rolling resistance..) really be noticable? I always thought that at ~ 110 PSI they would all roll...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
11-10-11, 08:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,048
Posted By mkmartin

I once completely broke the radius / ulna (sp?)...

I once completely broke the radius / ulna (sp?) resulting in a similar looking x ray as yours. It took about eight weeks to heal to a point where the cast could be removed. Took another few weeks...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-08-11, 05:42 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,120
Posted By mkmartin

I went through a similar experience 5+ years ago,...

I went through a similar experience 5+ years ago, it was pretty miserable. Also, to the women observing: its much harder for a guy (who has very hairy legs, such as OP) to get a nice clean,...
Forum: Northeast
11-06-11, 10:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,543
Posted By mkmartin

I'll have to check those areas out on google...

I'll have to check those areas out on google earth..and maybe get out there tomorrow (weather permitting)...!
Forum: Northeast
11-04-11, 07:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,543
Posted By mkmartin

Hello rollcny I've ridden around otisco a...

Hello rollcny

I've ridden around otisco a couPle times where I start up at the north point (amber) and head down the south east side, looping around the bottom. You should check out moon hill...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-03-11, 08:37 AM
Replies: 3,933
Views: 292,144
Posted By mkmartin

A little upstate NY action: ...

A little upstate NY action:

http://app.strava.com/rides/2178506
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