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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-29-24, 09:47 PM
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Views: 3,112,545
Posted By zacster

45 minutes on Zwift.

45 minutes on Zwift.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-19-20, 03:05 PM
Replies: 27,110
Views: 3,112,545
Posted By zacster

I did a 20 mile ride to pick up some USDA Prime...

I did a 20 mile ride to pick up some USDA Prime strip steaks and 2 bottles of good Italian wine. I'll need to do a 50 mile ride tomorrow to get it back off.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-03-20, 07:40 PM
Replies: 27,110
Views: 3,112,545
Posted By zacster

Well, this is NYC and the drivers aren't always...

Well, this is NYC and the drivers aren't always courteous. But the sections that were on the street were in areas with lots of cyclists so there is some safety in numbers. Everybody is pretty aware...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-31-20, 08:21 PM
Replies: 27,110
Views: 3,112,545
Posted By zacster

I did the 50 mile Tour de Brooklyn with my...

I did the 50 mile Tour de Brooklyn with my daughter today. She saw the map up on my computer screen about a month ago and said she wanted to do that and I had just partially rebuilt my wife's old...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-27-20, 07:06 AM
Replies: 27,110
Views: 3,112,545
Posted By zacster

I rode from the Seastreak ferry in Highlands, NJ...

I rode from the Seastreak ferry in Highlands, NJ to Gunnison Beach in Sandy Hook and then back after laying on the beach all day. I just checked and it is 7 miles each way and didn't think it was...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-10-20, 02:08 PM
Replies: 27,110
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Posted By zacster

Tropical storm warning for today, and it is...

Tropical storm warning for today, and it is raining hard. No thanks.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-09-20, 07:23 PM
Replies: 27,110
Views: 3,112,545
Posted By zacster

3 laps of Prospect Park on my newly restored...

3 laps of Prospect Park on my newly restored Cannondale Criterium from the 80s. The restoration consisted of repacking the front hub, washing it down thoroughly including the chain, lubing the chain...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-04-20, 02:07 PM
Replies: 27,110
Views: 3,112,545
Posted By zacster

3 laps of Prospect Park and they felt good. I...

3 laps of Prospect Park and they felt good. I was able to maintain a harder pace than I could the other day. The difference was the lower temp and humidity.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-02-20, 07:50 AM
Replies: 27,110
Views: 3,112,545
Posted By zacster

20 miles through the streets of Brooklyn on my...

20 miles through the streets of Brooklyn on my commuter bike.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-04-20, 06:47 PM
Replies: 27,110
Views: 3,112,545
Posted By zacster

I got 25 miles in before the weather changed from...

I got 25 miles in before the weather changed from sunny/70s to windy/cloudy/60s. I did a Brooklyn waterfront ride into Coney Island and then directly back home.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-24-20, 06:25 PM
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Posted By zacster

It was a great day in NYC, 60+ degrees, so I did...

It was a great day in NYC, 60+ degrees, so I did 20 miles outdoors. It felt great, all that indoor riding gets you in really good shape. I wasn't pushing it but it felt like I could go a lot faster...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-06-20, 05:23 PM
Replies: 27,110
Views: 3,112,545
Posted By zacster

I just did an hour on the trainer, and it was a...

I just did an hour on the trainer, and it was a good workout.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-04-20, 09:49 AM
Replies: 27,110
Views: 3,112,545
Posted By zacster

For commuting I was riding under 40 degrees, but...

For commuting I was riding under 40 degrees, but road rides I stop at 45 and it has to be sunny. I'd rather do an indoor session than be outside and cold. The last outdoor ride I did last week I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-23-19, 03:15 PM
Replies: 27,110
Views: 3,112,545
Posted By zacster

20 miles on a 55 degree day in NYC. I should...

20 miles on a 55 degree day in NYC. I should have left earlier and done more.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-20-19, 09:07 AM
Replies: 27,110
Views: 3,112,545
Posted By zacster

Ive just been doing The Sufferfest and Zwift for...

Ive just been doing The Sufferfest and Zwift for the past 2-3 weeks. Call me a wimp but I hate riding in the cold even though every time I've done it this year it's been fine.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-27-19, 05:23 PM
Replies: 27,110
Views: 3,112,545
Posted By zacster

I got a quick 7 mile ride in. I was going to hop...

I got a quick 7 mile ride in. I was going to hop on the trainer after it to get a good workout but never made it on.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-26-19, 05:41 PM
Replies: 27,110
Views: 3,112,545
Posted By zacster

I did 3 laps of Prospect Park on a beautiful day...

I did 3 laps of Prospect Park on a beautiful day here in NYC. That was about 15 miles with the to/from included. I've been riding indoors the last few weeks after my San Francisco ride and the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-17-19, 08:48 PM
Replies: 27,110
Views: 3,112,545
Posted By zacster

I did a 45 minute Sufferfest/GCN video for VO2...

I did a 45 minute Sufferfest/GCN video for VO2 Max. It was a bit of a killer. These GCN videos are new to Sufferfest and what Sufferfest adds is ERG control of the trainer that you don't get with...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-16-19, 06:34 PM
Replies: 27,110
Views: 3,112,545
Posted By zacster

I wouldn't lean that Bianchi up against the paint...

I wouldn't lean that Bianchi up against the paint job like that. I always lean with the tires, saddle or pedals making contact.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-13-19, 12:44 PM
Replies: 27,110
Views: 3,112,545
Posted By zacster

Yea, you get on the west side bikeway and it'll...

Yea, you get on the west side bikeway and it'll take you to Golden Gate Park now instead of Washington Heights.

I was using a Mac and took a cropped screenshot of the maps using command-shift-4. ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-13-19, 07:48 AM
Replies: 27,110
Views: 3,112,545
Posted By zacster

My last two rides, done 2 days apart, Thursday...

My last two rides, done 2 days apart, Thursday and Saturday. Next time in SF I'm going to do Mt. Tamalpais.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-28-19, 08:10 PM
Replies: 27,110
Views: 3,112,545
Posted By zacster

I did about 15 miles of The Sufferfest. It hurt...

I did about 15 miles of The Sufferfest. It hurt too.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-21-19, 03:15 PM
Replies: 27,110
Views: 3,112,545
Posted By zacster

I did 20 miles today and 50 yesterday. Nothing...

I did 20 miles today and 50 yesterday. Nothing special to report though.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-18-19, 03:39 PM
Replies: 27,110
Views: 3,112,545
Posted By zacster

I wanted to do 40 to complete my 100 for the week...

I wanted to do 40 to complete my 100 for the week but only had time to do 30. It was a great day which meant that all the usual NYC riding spots were packed. I wouldn't even try to go to Central...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-12-19, 08:24 AM
Replies: 27,110
Views: 3,112,545
Posted By zacster

My weekly goal is always 100, but last...

My weekly goal is always 100, but last summer/fall I was getting around 130-140 in each week. Commuting 20 miles r/t builds up the total nicely when i can do it 2/3/4 times a week, but it's hard to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-11-19, 06:32 PM
Replies: 27,110
Views: 3,112,545
Posted By zacster

46 miles, just made it over 100 for the week. ...

46 miles, just made it over 100 for the week. The weather just sucks here.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-29-18, 05:08 PM
Replies: 27,110
Views: 3,112,545
Posted By zacster

Was out today for the first time in over a month....

Was out today for the first time in over a month. I did 13 miles on a 50 degree day. I've been doing indoor training though so I blew by the few serious riders I saw. I've had sciatica and that...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-25-18, 03:44 PM
Replies: 27,110
Views: 3,112,545
Posted By zacster

I did my 3 standard laps of Prospect Park in the...

I did my 3 standard laps of Prospect Park in the sunny/55 degree day. About 15 miles. I have had a severe case of sciatica the last few days, really painful down my right leg, but I didn't feel a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-06-18, 05:19 PM
Replies: 27,110
Views: 3,112,545
Posted By zacster

33 miles in a loop to Rockaway Beach. The waves...

33 miles in a loop to Rockaway Beach. The waves were huge, bigger than I've ever seen them in NYC. The funny thing is that I started the day on my brand new trainer trying things out and one of the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-28-18, 06:28 PM
Replies: 27,110
Views: 3,112,545
Posted By zacster

I did a 20+ mile ride this morning and rode...

I did a 20+ mile ride this morning and rode really hard, climbing the "hills" and bridges at a much faster speed than usual. It felt good. After attending an 85 year old's birthday party, I decided...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-21-18, 06:02 PM
Replies: 27,110
Views: 3,112,545
Posted By zacster

The Epic Ride, to support the Brooklyn Waterfront...

The Epic Ride, to support the Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway initiative. It was 38 miles, plus 8 to get there and 9 to come home, 56 all together (note. Results may not foot due to rounding...) Anyway...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-30-18, 07:00 PM
Replies: 27,110
Views: 3,112,545
Posted By zacster

When I looked at RidewithGPS after my 50 mile...

When I looked at RidewithGPS after my 50 mile ride I saw that I came in at 494.6 miles for the month. I did what anybody else would do, I got back on to go over 500. It was easy pedaling because I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-30-18, 10:44 AM
Replies: 27,110
Views: 3,112,545
Posted By zacster

Just got back from a 50 mile loop around NYC's...

Just got back from a 50 mile loop around NYC's beaches. I started early to beat the heat, but the heat won. It is around 90F right now. I lost 5 pounds on the ride, I'll probably drink it right...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-27-18, 05:20 PM
Replies: 27,110
Views: 3,112,545
Posted By zacster

1990 Trek 7000 mtb here. It's mostly been...

1990 Trek 7000 mtb here. It's mostly been upgraded with new dynamo wheels with Gatorskin 26x1 1/8, 10sp XT and Deore, XT vbrakes, and a few other parts. It rides great but it still isn't a road...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-27-18, 03:44 AM
Replies: 27,110
Views: 3,112,545
Posted By zacster

13 days in a row of rides over 10 miles, 282...

13 days in a row of rides over 10 miles, 282 miles total, max HR over 170 on every ride. Only one ride of 50 miles though. It is hard to find that much continuous time to spend riding, there is...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-22-18, 06:23 PM
Replies: 27,110
Views: 3,112,545
Posted By zacster

I did the15 miles I thought I would, but not the...

I did the15 miles I thought I would, but not the usual route. I went out to the far end of the Coney Island boardwalk for the first time in my life. it felt really easy going out there, but you...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-22-18, 08:05 AM
Replies: 27,110
Views: 3,112,545
Posted By zacster

Not yet, but over the last 9 consecutive days...

Not yet, but over the last 9 consecutive days I've put in 180 or so miles. I plan on 15-20 today and 50 or so tomorrow.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-23-17, 08:48 PM
Replies: 27,110
Views: 3,112,545
Posted By zacster

0 miles today, but lots of turkey. Tomorrow I'll...

0 miles today, but lots of turkey. Tomorrow I'll try to do 30-40, and Saturday is supposed to be nice, so another bunch of miles, maybe even 50.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-12-17, 10:14 PM
Replies: 27,110
Views: 3,112,545
Posted By zacster

15 miles doing loops of Prospect Park in...

15 miles doing loops of Prospect Park in Brooklyn. The coldest day yet for me riding. I felt really strong after doing a lot of indoor trainer sessions with Zeift & The Sufferfest. I still need to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-04-17, 06:34 PM
Replies: 27,110
Views: 3,112,545
Posted By zacster

37 miles in a loop from Brooklyn into Queens and...

37 miles in a loop from Brooklyn into Queens and back around into Brooklyn.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-02-17, 08:04 PM
Replies: 27,110
Views: 3,112,545
Posted By zacster

I ride almost every day now. And when I can't...

I ride almost every day now. And when I can't ride outside I get on the trainer and do The Sufferfest. I actually look forward to the suffering now, it really works. (I am not a shill, I'm losing...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-27-17, 04:42 PM
Replies: 27,110
Views: 3,112,545
Posted By zacster

I did 10 miles to work and 11 miles home. In the...

I did 10 miles to work and 11 miles home. In the month of October I've only missed 4 days of riding. And since September 10th, when I did the NYC Century, I've lost 17 pounds! My immediate goal is...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-12-17, 07:28 PM
Replies: 27,110
Views: 3,112,545
Posted By zacster

I did a quick 15 miles after work doing 3 laps of...

I did a quick 15 miles after work doing 3 laps of Prospect Park plus the ride to and from. I've been off 2 days this week, where I had been riding 13 straight days before. It gets addicting.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-19-13, 04:55 PM
Replies: 27,110
Views: 3,112,545
Posted By zacster

Bummer, rained all day today, and that's after it...

Bummer, rained all day today, and that's after it rained on and off yesterday. i thought about going out anyway, but that's all it was, a thought.

I brewed a new batch of beer instead.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-16-13, 04:47 PM
Replies: 27,110
Views: 3,112,545
Posted By zacster

It hovered around 38 all day today, but I got my...

It hovered around 38 all day today, but I got my first outdoor ride in for February. Last weekend we had snow, and it has otherwise been too cold for my taste. During this past week I'd have biked...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-01-11, 07:33 PM
Replies: 27,110
Views: 3,112,545
Posted By zacster

did my park ride after work. Only 15 miles, but...

did my park ride after work. Only 15 miles, but I make sure they count by pushing it as soon as get into the park. The best thing is it is a continuous loop where you never have to stop, and there...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-06-11, 07:08 PM
Replies: 27,110
Views: 3,112,545
Posted By zacster

20 mile rt commute. It gets hot later this week...

20 mile rt commute. It gets hot later this week so I may be done for the week.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-22-11, 09:32 AM
Replies: 27,110
Views: 3,112,545
Posted By zacster

25 miles yesterday, all in Prospect Park. 7 laps...

25 miles yesterday, all in Prospect Park. 7 laps of the park plus the distance to/from. It gets a little boring, but I put a hard 25 in rather than an easy 50 since I never have to stop in the park...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-15-11, 10:20 AM
Replies: 27,110
Views: 3,112,545
Posted By zacster

~30 miles for me yesterday, 3 loops of Prospect...

~30 miles for me yesterday, 3 loops of Prospect Park on my carbon bike, and 3 more loops on my classic Italian steel bike. Throw in the side trips to the Brooklyn bike expo and it comes to about 30....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-12-11, 06:25 PM
Replies: 27,110
Views: 3,112,545
Posted By zacster

I rode to work, exactly 10 miles each way. It...

I rode to work, exactly 10 miles each way. It was unexpectedly cold on the way home as the ocean breeze kicked in.
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