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Forum: Mid-Atlantic
08-31-23, 01:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 398
Posted By celry

Fresh intel from last weekend: the tree roots are...

Fresh intel from last weekend: the tree roots are also pretty horrific between Rosslyn and Memorial Bridge. If the trailer has good suspension, maybe. But I know I would not enjoy riding in a trailer...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-29-23, 05:00 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,031
Posted By RChung

The rider.

The rider.
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
08-11-23, 07:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 398
Posted By jpescatore

It has been many years, but I've made that ride...

It has been many years, but I've made that ride pulling my daughter in a two kid Winchester trailer, similar to today's Burley's. No problems with bridge height, trail width or barrier width. The...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-23, 05:03 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 7,740
Posted By Lombard

Get real. Participating in these threads is a big...

Get real. Participating in these threads is a big waste of time. But somehow, we're all here. :lol:
Forum: Road Cycling
02-11-23, 10:26 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,290
Posted By RChung

The most important data field to display on your...

The most important data field to display on your head unit isn't speed, or HR, or cadence, or wattage; it's time of day so you know when to turn around and head back. You *never* want to be late from...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-23, 11:55 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,290
Posted By blacknbluebikes

This is simply a new bike opportunity staring you...

This is simply a new bike opportunity staring you right in the face. You go right out there and buy yourself a hard-tail mountain bike and put a kiddie seat on the back. As soon as the kid can sit...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-23, 09:41 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,290
Posted By MoAlpha

When the kid came along and spouse's and my...

When the kid came along and spouse's and my careers took off, I took up running (which I had done on and off since college) and dipped a toe into Masters swimming. Enjoy the kids and put in the time...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-23, 07:20 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,290
Posted By RB1-luvr

I had my first child at 51 and was prepared to...

I had my first child at 51 and was prepared to give up cycling almost completely after decades of training, racing and touring. I did not have to do that. They are 5 and 7 now, and only someone as...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-23, 06:58 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,290
Posted By phrantic09

I have two girls aged 11 and 10. I’m divorced...

I have two girls aged 11 and 10. I’m divorced from their mom and we do not have an amicable relationship, but the girls, their stepmom and I have a pretty good life and they want for nothing,...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-23, 02:47 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,290
Posted By rivers

I have a 13 month old. Up until he was about 6-7...

I have a 13 month old. Up until he was about 6-7 months old, it was really easy to get some time in on the trainer. I used to just pop him in his pram next to me so I could give my wife a break, and...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-23, 04:04 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,290
Posted By seypat

One other thing to remember. You can't force...

One other thing to remember. You can't force anything on them. Expose them to lots of different things and see what takes. Their lives won't go exactly as you have them planned. Nothing wrong with...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-23, 03:56 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,290
Posted By superdex

YMMV (as I know there are folks who race and...

YMMV (as I know there are folks who race and train with kids in carseats), but for me (a 2500-3500mi/yr rider), it was basically a 5 year "get out when I can" trade-off. Also depends on the Wife and...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-23, 03:50 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,290
Posted By Chuck Naill

I do agree but am sad it led to a divorce. ...

I do agree but am sad it led to a divorce.

I am divorced now, but when the little ones were actually little, I integrated them into my outdoor passions. We camped, hiked, paddled whitewater, rode...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-23, 03:32 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,290
Posted By Eric F

With my first child, I didn't slow down. I was...

With my first child, I didn't slow down. I was racing regularly, and on my bike 4-5 days a week. Training rides after work Tues-Thurs, and racing or training both days on the weekends, was my typical...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-23, 01:53 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,290
Posted By msu2001la

The first few months of new parenthood is awesome...

The first few months of new parenthood is awesome and also a blur. Personally I'd put cycling on the back burner for a bit and not worry about it. Just enjoy the time with your new kid and try to get...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-23, 10:26 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,290
Posted By PeteHski

It's all about prioritising. Your schedule will...

It's all about prioritising. Your schedule will keep on changing over the coming weeks, months and years and you just have to adapt and prioritise. We basically gave up watching TV, which freed up...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-23, 10:13 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,290
Posted By downtube42

We bought a tandem and trailer when we were...

We bought a tandem and trailer when we were expecting our first. Baby went in an infant seat strapped in the trailer; she had ~400 miles her first year.

Having said that, my annual mileage dropped...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-23, 10:05 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,290
Posted By seypat

One of the best answers so far. Once they hit...

One of the best answers so far. Once they hit school age the parents become taxis. Divide and conquer becomes the norm with the factions going separate ways to get everything covered. As for...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-23, 10:04 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,290
Posted By mstateglfr

- Plan ride time in advance. Exercise is still...

- Plan ride time in advance. Exercise is still important and a baby really doesnt care if you arent at home every free moment. Just make sure to allow free time for your spouse/partner to get out...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-23, 09:33 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,290
Posted By _ForceD_

When my kids were little (this was back in the...

When my kids were little (this was back in the late 90s) they’re both in their 20s now), I purchased a used steel frame road bike with slightly bigger tires (think gravel size in today’s bikes) and...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-29-23, 10:15 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,290
Posted By Koyote

Congrats on the whole parenthood thing. Little...

Congrats on the whole parenthood thing. Little kids are wonderful. But your life, and your personal needs, will now usually come in second place. That's just how it is. So, reduce your expectations...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-29-23, 09:38 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,290
Posted By mschwett

we have a 4 year old and an 11 year old. ...

we have a 4 year old and an 11 year old.

there's a brief period at the beginning where i'd avoid any kind of cycling activity with the little one, and overall saddle time would be very limited. i...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-29-23, 08:36 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,290
Posted By Chuck M

Our first child brought about a long intermission...

Our first child brought about a long intermission in my cycling. Prior to getting married and having children at a young age, I rode all the time. I don't know if it would have made a difference,...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-13-21, 02:44 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 15,875
Posted By tomato coupe

How much does a gall bladder weigh? Just askin’...

How much does a gall bladder weigh? Just askin’ ...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-13-21, 02:07 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 15,875
Posted By unterhausen

Once again demonstrating that cycling is a great...

Once again demonstrating that cycling is a great part of a well-rounded eating disorder.

I know people that weigh a lot more than what they want to weigh also desire reasonably quick results. The...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-13-21, 08:39 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 15,875
Posted By indyfabz

Having once lost 90 lbs in 9 months, I would not...

Having once lost 90 lbs in 9 months, I would not consider do anything close to what you do.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-21, 07:28 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,960
Posted By WhyFi

:foo: Why the seemingly unprovoked bike hate? Can...

:foo: Why the seemingly unprovoked bike hate? Can y'all show me, on this doll, where Specialized touched you?
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-18-21, 11:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,503
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

That's an interesting question. I use both HR and...

That's an interesting question. I use both HR and power on the bike though I haven't paid too much attention to differences, mostly because my HR is right about where I thought it should be when I do...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-18-21, 10:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,503
Posted By burnthesheep

hrTSS tends to be closer also the less...

hrTSS tends to be closer also the less variability, in other words riding in erg mode on an indoor trainer.

Outdoors, I found before owning a meter for my gravel/cross bike that my hrTSS was...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-18-21, 10:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,503
Posted By rubiksoval

Yes, it can be indicative to a whole host of...

Yes, it can be indicative to a whole host of factors, some that may or may not be controllable.

If it's a hot and humid day, hrTSS can be significantly higher than TSS than on a cooler day. I can...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-09-20, 12:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,983
Posted By MntnMan62

I had been off the bike for a few years. When I...

I had been off the bike for a few years. When I started back up I limited my rides to a 10 mile loop with 650 ft. of elevation gain. Initially that 10 mile loop would leave me completely spent. ...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-09-20, 12:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,983
Posted By rubiksoval

I'd just go ride. I took off 7 months last summer...

I'd just go ride. I took off 7 months last summer and started again this spring. Took a few weeks to get back into the swing of things, and I jumped into workouts within a week or so. It was tough....
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-09-20, 09:03 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,983
Posted By Iride01

Seems like getting on the bike and doing a very...

Seems like getting on the bike and doing a very short ride will be a good start.

Frequently after being off the bike for a while, that first ride or two feel for the most part a breeze. It is...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-09-20, 06:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,983
Posted By pdlamb

I'd suggest you don't jump into training just...

I'd suggest you don't jump into training just yet. Go ride your bike, four or five times a week, for the first month. Have fun. Then you can assess where you are and start formal training October...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-08-20, 05:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,983
Posted By Erzulis Boat

I am in the same situation, and restarted my...

I am in the same situation, and restarted my cycling around 4 weeks ago.

1- No Strava
2- Riding every other day (currently)
3- One "long" ride a week.
4- 2 somewhat intense rides per week...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-20, 05:36 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,561
Posted By canklecat

Check out Emma Pooley's Wyndy Milla bike, which...

Check out Emma Pooley's Wyndy Milla bike, which she rode for her recent Everesting record. Emma is tiny, supposedly 5'2" but... nah. Both my wives were 5'2". Emma is tinier than that. And she's a...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-19, 09:48 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,346
Posted By Bmach

lol😂

lol😂
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