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Forum: Winter Cycling
02-22-16, 11:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,699
Posted By HkC01

Bought their lighter weight Japanthers this...

Bought their lighter weight Japanthers this winter, they've been great esp. since it's been relatively mild this season. I agree with a generalized point by the OP - invest in some boots that work...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-04-15, 12:23 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 42,624
Posted By HkC01

I kept my preorder on the Elemnt, still looking...

I kept my preorder on the Elemnt, still looking forward to it hoping it's what I'm expecting for maps and recording. WRT innovation/competition... I love those LEDs. And taking a route home to rerun...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-04-15, 12:17 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 21,774
Posted By HkC01

i had a similar question in the winter cycling...

i had a similar question in the winter cycling forum, and the recommendation that worked best for me was to get purpose built shoes for colder days. I just bought these 45NRTH | Unparalleled Cold...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-04-15, 12:09 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 21,774
Posted By HkC01

Agree headband is the way to go, I use a PI one...

Agree headband is the way to go, I use a PI one that's super thin, but keeps ears warm and provides slight reduction in wind noise.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-04-15, 12:02 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 9,770
Posted By HkC01

I just ordered a spokelight for early morning...

I just ordered a spokelight for early morning rural use. Would have liked red since it's rear wheel, but green was faster shipping so I'll try with the taillight/spokelight xmas combo.

Long term...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
11-22-15, 11:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,102
Posted By HkC01

I like the idea of going for it and, if the time...

I like the idea of going for it and, if the time doesnt meet your target, keeping it as a long training ride anyway. Good luck!
Forum: Road Cycling
11-21-15, 11:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 908
Posted By HkC01

Good riding! Longer distances really are about...

Good riding! Longer distances really are about all the little pains slowly adding up...
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-19-15, 08:26 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,618
Posted By HkC01

I looked into all of these and more, thanks for...

I looked into all of these and more, thanks for the initial response. Went with 45nrth's japanther... I expect they'll keep me going warm through the end of the year.
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-16-15, 08:45 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,618
Posted By HkC01

Thanks I'll habe to look into the wrist/ankle...

Thanks I'll habe to look into the wrist/ankle coverage, that's something I'm not taking care of by just adding gloves and shoe covers to my regular layers.

Some of the purpose built shoes look...
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-15-15, 09:35 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,618
Posted By HkC01

Toes

Riding for about an hour today just before sunrise I asked myself - what can I do to keep my feet warm?? Wool socks and toe covers didn't help more than 15 minutes, though things got better after...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-13-15, 11:38 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 7,463
Posted By HkC01

No but don't get yourself in that situation (re...

No but don't get yourself in that situation (re the bike or girlfriend)
Forum: Training & Nutrition
11-13-15, 11:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,067
Posted By HkC01

Thanks CFB I'm partway through the first link....

Thanks CFB I'm partway through the first link. jsk I'm targeting the same TSS range but more hours/lots of z2 endurance. I agree the intensity on strength is low therefore more sessions on the week....
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-13-15, 12:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,268
Posted By HkC01

Maybe it's something with Zwifts workout mode. I...

Maybe it's something with Zwifts workout mode. I get it more with the hrm than the kickr, and have a usb extension cable that keeps the receiver literally underneath the kickr.

Regular zwift rides...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-13-15, 08:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,635
Posted By HkC01

Here's a good read - My Winter 2015-2016 Bike...

Here's a good read - My Winter 2015-2016 Bike Trainer Recommendations | DC Rainmaker (http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/11/2015-2016trainer-recommendations.html)
Forum: Training & Nutrition
11-13-15, 12:23 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,067
Posted By HkC01

My experience has been to limit the max movements...

My experience has been to limit the max movements to under 100 (eg 10-12 sets x8) and don't mix strength in at the same time as bike. For scheduling reasons strength in the morning and bike in...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-12-15, 11:49 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,623
Posted By HkC01

Easy base rides - read on a kindle, mix in movies...

Easy base rides - read on a kindle, mix in movies if going long
Tempo - use zwift and have fun
Intervals - music only
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-12-15, 08:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,268
Posted By HkC01

I frequently see ant+ dropouts on Zwift for power...

I frequently see ant+ dropouts on Zwift for power cadence and hr. Only get some of the cadence dropouts on my phone's recording.

Phone is on handlebars, ant+ receiver next to kickr. I guess...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
11-11-15, 03:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,434
Posted By HkC01

With 2 successful 75s you'll be good for the...

With 2 successful 75s you'll be good for the century. Still worthwhile to get a low stress long ride in to keep your body prepped for the century. IMO tapering a week out is more about avoiding...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-03-15, 11:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,756
Posted By HkC01

I bet there's something to those studies even...

I bet there's something to those studies even though it seems counterintuitive. It's hard to not look at the rapidly blinking light. I use slow blink on a PDW light, often consider using a second to...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
11-02-15, 11:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,410
Posted By HkC01

I agree, at least one ride of 3 hrs to get a feel...

I agree, at least one ride of 3 hrs to get a feel for it, and learn about unexpected fit/nutrition/logistic issues.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
11-02-15, 11:23 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 9,574
Posted By HkC01

Full summary, thanks for the link... from the...

Full summary, thanks for the link... from the notes:
* Stay in the range of 0.6 to 1 grams per pound lean body mass. (1.3 to 2.2 grams per kg lean body mass.)
* For 75kg, 12% bodyfat: 75*(1-0.12) *...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-27-15, 07:03 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,842
Posted By HkC01

re: gels and real food: I like to ride by the...

re: gels and real food: I like to ride by the numbers, and head out with a planned hourly baseline of cals/carbs/salt/water from "non-real" sources. Then top off with fruits and nuts, coffee and milk...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-15, 06:55 PM
Replies: 310
Views: 48,891
Posted By HkC01

The workouts are the new feature, review at...

The workouts are the new feature, review at Zwifts New Workout Mode: First workout overview | DC Rainmaker (http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/10/zwifts-workout-mode.html).

I tried one for a longer...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
10-22-15, 11:26 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,189
Posted By HkC01

While I'd push back on the general idea that...

While I'd push back on the general idea that there's not a set of best recommendations, the idea of not falling in love with another's ideas works for me. Thanks.

I still believe the miles have...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-22-15, 11:14 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 8,126
Posted By HkC01

All my clip related falls have been <.5 mile from...

All my clip related falls have been <.5 mile from home at <5mph. It happens.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
10-19-15, 11:16 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,189
Posted By HkC01

i hear you on the flawed premise, my better...

i hear you on the flawed premise, my better question was the thread title - key traits? What works for me (and what I want to work for me, like delaying use of a large handlebar bag until I hit...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
10-15-15, 07:36 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 122,796
Posted By HkC01

Just lurking this forum was invaluable when I was...

Just lurking this forum was invaluable when I was working toward my first century. Thanks again everyone.

Training for a new rider - Long slow distance had great immediate benefits for me. I got...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
10-15-15, 06:21 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,189
Posted By HkC01

Coming from 34lbs (up to 40 with gear and water,...

Coming from 34lbs (up to 40 with gear and water, but that's not going away) I can't wait to get under 30lb.

I'm still good to replace it with 2 bikes, starting with the "b" bike. Have a steel CX...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-15-15, 06:04 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,044
Posted By HkC01

Given the constant recalculating going on in my...

Given the constant recalculating going on in my head during longer rides I couldn't imagine not topping a ride off... though there's usually some other number if miles are short. But 77, that's just...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-15, 10:07 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,873
Posted By HkC01

The warmers can be added/removed mid-ride if the...

The warmers can be added/removed mid-ride if the conditions change. I use combinations of warmers and baselayers.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
10-11-15, 07:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,831
Posted By HkC01

I just ordered this - I had been interested in it...

I just ordered this - I had been interested in it before but picked up Friel's book instead. Thanks for the indirect reminder.

Going into the fall I thought I'd work on everything since that's...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-07-15, 10:02 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 42,624
Posted By HkC01

I hope it does... I don't need best in class, but...

I hope it does... I don't need best in class, but I do need the battery drain of both data recording and gps off of my phone. So a good first edition device should be fine. Main concern is if the...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-07-15, 12:43 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 42,624
Posted By HkC01

I don't know how it'll compete with a garmin as...

I don't know how it'll compete with a garmin as I've never had a one, but I ordered the elemnt sight unseen and will post anything interesting when it's released.

What works for me is that it...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
10-06-15, 07:08 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,189
Posted By HkC01

Agree with the general sentiment of proper fit,...

Agree with the general sentiment of proper fit, riding what is comfortable/fun, and to be prepared for other needs like fender connections, better lights, etc.


that's a good point - I don't want...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
10-06-15, 07:20 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,189
Posted By HkC01

Thanks, I was on 650B 42mm this year, and it was...

Thanks, I was on 650B 42mm this year, and it was comfortable enough that I would be fine going that size again. Re the French style, how do I know what is low trail, is it measurable or easy to...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
10-05-15, 10:29 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,189
Posted By HkC01

What are the key traits of a good randonneuring bike?

Hi everyone, I'm new here. First off, thanks to everyone on this subforum! I credit many of your posts for helping me through my first season riding, up to completing my goal of a self-supported...
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