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01-22-21, 10:49 AM
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I think I'll refrain from b****ng about my 20 mile commute, then.
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01-22-21, 10:50 AM
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01-22-21, 10:57 AM
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RIP Hank Aaron. The real home run king.
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01-22-21, 11:01 AM
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Going to work isn't the bad part. On good days (no snow, no earthquake damage) it took about an hour and fifteen. The trip home was the part that really sucked. About the same time on the road but I was tired and just wanted to get out of my work clothes, shower and eat. It just seemed so far away when going home.
Then there's the whole 30,000 miles per year on each car some years. Even doing the work myself that's still lots of tires, oil, and other maintenance stuff.
The former Mrs John was also a leadfoot. She got 4 speeding tickets commuting and our insurance doubled.
Then there's the whole 30,000 miles per year on each car some years. Even doing the work myself that's still lots of tires, oil, and other maintenance stuff.
The former Mrs John was also a leadfoot. She got 4 speeding tickets commuting and our insurance doubled.
01-22-21, 11:02 AM
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01-22-21, 11:10 AM
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Used to run Stradius road tires BITD, best $20 road tyres at the time (much better than regular Zaffiros and Michelin Dynamic), used them exclusively 'til I found $32 Michelin Pro 3.
I've had GravelKing SKs on one bike for a couple of years and love them to death. The sidewalls are a little papery for really rocky riding, but that's what makes them so plush on smoother trails.
01-22-21, 11:11 AM
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Are they named John-boy and Jim-Bob??
01-22-21, 11:17 AM
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I've come to the conclusion that warming up, whether for a workout or an FTP test, needs to be more than just spinning. I need to push my HR up into at least the 150 range to 'wake up' the whole system before a hard effort.
For example, back before winter, I decided to try for a PR on a 5 mile stretch a local club uses as half their 10 mile time trial. Instead of doing any kind of warmup, I figured to warm up on the road, gradually building up the effort. I was going pretty well, but as I got closer to LT, my lungs/chest started feeling 'off', like I wasn't able to get in anywhere near enough air, and/or I was feeling kinda queasy. So I really let off the last 200 yards, and missed the PR. As my HR came down, I felt better, so I went on with the ride. Later in the ride, I blew past LT a couple times, feeling strong and not at all like I had earlier. I figured it was an off day.
A week or so later, I did a Ramp Test on Zwift, just spinning for a 5 minute warmup, all under 120 bpm, because I'd read somewhere that the Ramp Test is its own warmup. Pretty much exactly the same thing happened, same feeling in the chest, same slight nausea, and I ended crapping out about 60 watts lower than the previous time I'd done it. I went on with the ride, and like the time before, I pushed myself well past LT a couple times - sprints, pushing on climbs, etc - and felt fine.
Next time I did a Ramp Test, I made sure to ride a good 15 minutes with some hard efforts to drive up HR, and sure enough, I was back to the same level as the first time.
That was with a dumb trainer, using zPower. Then I got the Snap, and did the Ramp Test in Erg Mode. Blew up/hit death spiral about 60 watts lower that with zPower, which leads me to believe zPower way overestimated output! Also decided Erg Mode is a harsh mistress.
For example, back before winter, I decided to try for a PR on a 5 mile stretch a local club uses as half their 10 mile time trial. Instead of doing any kind of warmup, I figured to warm up on the road, gradually building up the effort. I was going pretty well, but as I got closer to LT, my lungs/chest started feeling 'off', like I wasn't able to get in anywhere near enough air, and/or I was feeling kinda queasy. So I really let off the last 200 yards, and missed the PR. As my HR came down, I felt better, so I went on with the ride. Later in the ride, I blew past LT a couple times, feeling strong and not at all like I had earlier. I figured it was an off day.
A week or so later, I did a Ramp Test on Zwift, just spinning for a 5 minute warmup, all under 120 bpm, because I'd read somewhere that the Ramp Test is its own warmup. Pretty much exactly the same thing happened, same feeling in the chest, same slight nausea, and I ended crapping out about 60 watts lower than the previous time I'd done it. I went on with the ride, and like the time before, I pushed myself well past LT a couple times - sprints, pushing on climbs, etc - and felt fine.
Next time I did a Ramp Test, I made sure to ride a good 15 minutes with some hard efforts to drive up HR, and sure enough, I was back to the same level as the first time.
That was with a dumb trainer, using zPower. Then I got the Snap, and did the Ramp Test in Erg Mode. Blew up/hit death spiral about 60 watts lower that with zPower, which leads me to believe zPower way overestimated output! Also decided Erg Mode is a harsh mistress.
When I used to ride solo, I would always warm up a bit before any hard effort. That's why I was surprised to learn that no self respecting cyclist does warm ups, or even knows what that term is. Around here anyways. There just is no such thing. We leave the gate, instantly to 110% on the reactor. It used to piss me off. But I have adjusted to it. It feels like after a few minutes that things get easier. Speeds might actually go up. I figured out its your body warming to the effort. We used to have a Saturday hammer ride. I noticed every week, at the same place, I was always ready to give up, but 5 minutes later I was having a blast.
It is funny to watch new people the first few times when it happens. Mouth open, gasping for air, eyes almost as big as their mouth.
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01-22-21, 11:17 AM
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01-22-21, 11:18 AM
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The Waltons was a popular TV show of the mid 1970's and two of the sons (there were more) had those names.
01-22-21, 11:22 AM
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01-22-21, 11:23 AM
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Going to work isn't the bad part. On good days (no snow, no earthquake damage) it took about an hour and fifteen. The trip home was the part that really sucked. About the same time on the road but I was tired and just wanted to get out of my work clothes, shower and eat. It just seemed so far away when going home.
Then there's the whole 30,000 miles per year on each car some years. Even doing the work myself that's still lots of tires, oil, and other maintenance stuff.
The former Mrs John was also a leadfoot. She got 4 speeding tickets commuting and our insurance doubled.
Then there's the whole 30,000 miles per year on each car some years. Even doing the work myself that's still lots of tires, oil, and other maintenance stuff.
The former Mrs John was also a leadfoot. She got 4 speeding tickets commuting and our insurance doubled.
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01-22-21, 11:23 AM
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Sucks. As a yout, I watched him break the record. I stayed up and watched that game knowing that tonight was the night. I was not disappointed. I think the local affiliate channel carried the game because it was assumed that he would break it that night.
01-22-21, 11:24 AM
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She's a stone cold Beaotch! Don't tell her I said that though.
When I used to ride solo, I would always warm up a bit before any hard effort. That's why I was surprised to learn that no self respecting cyclist does warm ups, or even knows what that term is. Around here anyways. There just is no such thing. We leave the gate, instantly to 110% on the reactor. It used to piss me off. But I have adjusted to it. It feels like after a few minutes that things get easier. Speeds might actually go up. I figured out its your body warming to the effort. We used to have a Saturday hammer ride. I noticed every week, at the same place, I was always ready to give up, but 5 minutes later I was having a blast.
It is funny to watch new people the first few times when it happens. Mouth open, gasping for air, eyes almost as big as their mouth.
When I used to ride solo, I would always warm up a bit before any hard effort. That's why I was surprised to learn that no self respecting cyclist does warm ups, or even knows what that term is. Around here anyways. There just is no such thing. We leave the gate, instantly to 110% on the reactor. It used to piss me off. But I have adjusted to it. It feels like after a few minutes that things get easier. Speeds might actually go up. I figured out its your body warming to the effort. We used to have a Saturday hammer ride. I noticed every week, at the same place, I was always ready to give up, but 5 minutes later I was having a blast.
It is funny to watch new people the first few times when it happens. Mouth open, gasping for air, eyes almost as big as their mouth.
squirel scalpers always have a warm up ride. The first few times I didn’t know what was happening, thought it was a super easy pace until they take off after about 4 miles
01-22-21, 11:25 AM
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I think it was on National TV. Monday night baseball maybe. I watched also.
01-22-21, 11:27 AM
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01-22-21, 11:27 AM
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01-22-21, 11:31 AM
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She's a stone cold Beaotch! Don't tell her I said that though.
When I used to ride solo, I would always warm up a bit before any hard effort. That's why I was surprised to learn that no self respecting cyclist does warm ups, or even knows what that term is. Around here anyways. There just is no such thing. We leave the gate, instantly to 110% on the reactor. It used to piss me off. But I have adjusted to it. It feels like after a few minutes that things get easier. Speeds might actually go up. I figured out its your body warming to the effort. We used to have a Saturday hammer ride. I noticed every week, at the same place, I was always ready to give up, but 5 minutes later I was having a blast.
It is funny to watch new people the first few times when it happens. Mouth open, gasping for air, eyes almost as big as their mouth.
When I used to ride solo, I would always warm up a bit before any hard effort. That's why I was surprised to learn that no self respecting cyclist does warm ups, or even knows what that term is. Around here anyways. There just is no such thing. We leave the gate, instantly to 110% on the reactor. It used to piss me off. But I have adjusted to it. It feels like after a few minutes that things get easier. Speeds might actually go up. I figured out its your body warming to the effort. We used to have a Saturday hammer ride. I noticed every week, at the same place, I was always ready to give up, but 5 minutes later I was having a blast.
It is funny to watch new people the first few times when it happens. Mouth open, gasping for air, eyes almost as big as their mouth.
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01-22-21, 11:32 AM
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01-22-21, 11:35 AM
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01-22-21, 11:42 AM
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01-22-21, 11:50 AM
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01-22-21, 11:59 AM
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01-22-21, 12:00 PM
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