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Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-15, 08:01 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,110
Posted By Yankeetowner

I'm getting frustrated, depressed, and obviously...

I'm getting frustrated, depressed, and obviously desperate.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-15, 07:49 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,110
Posted By Yankeetowner

Suggestions for Concussion/Vertigo

7 weeks ago I crashed and was unconscious for 5-10 minutes and incoherent for quite a while after that. Airlifted, hospitalized, and released to neurologist and neuropsychologist. Physical injuries...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-11-15, 08:53 AM
Replies: 3,927
Views: 475,409
Posted By Yankeetowner

Four weeks ago right about now I crashed. I...

Four weeks ago right about now I crashed. I don't know how, and I don't know why. In fact, In fact my last memory is nearly 24 hours before the accident and my next memory is over 24 hours after...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-15, 09:51 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,817
Posted By Yankeetowner

Group rides are the most enjoyable for me. I...

Group rides are the most enjoyable for me. I particularly like groups of 12-20 when the other riders are similar in speed. On 4/12 we road the Cross Florida (167 miles) with a really good group of...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-29-15, 09:25 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,995
Posted By Yankeetowner

Wear the best bibs you can afford and use plenty...

Wear the best bibs you can afford and use plenty of chamois cream. Signal you're going to stand and then stand every few minutes. This should help minimize pressure sores.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-15, 10:55 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,710
Posted By Yankeetowner

This is really good advice! Since March 7, I...

This is really good advice! Since March 7, I have ridden two 400k's (250+ each); a 400k (250+ miles) flesche; Cross Florida 168 miles (20.2 mph rolling speed average); a 600k last weekend (90...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-15-15, 12:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,231
Posted By Yankeetowner

I've had saddle sores for the past 2 months. ...

I've had saddle sores for the past 2 months. I've done 2 400k's and a fleche in the past 5 weeks. Did the XFL 170 mile ride Sunday, and had a huge boil develop. It hurts more when I start a ride...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-15, 11:21 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,171
Posted By Yankeetowner

Just keep riding and pushing yourself. Pick a...

Just keep riding and pushing yourself. Pick a flat century ride a couple of months out and train for it by increasing your ride lengths gradually. Once you've done one, your confidence will be...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-26-15, 10:48 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,806
Posted By Yankeetowner

I had never of Randonneuring until two months...

I had never of Randonneuring until two months ago. I saw there was a local 200K, and since I completed 5 centuries last year, I figured I could go the extra 25+ miles. I got a RUSA #10101...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-25-15, 11:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,056
Posted By Yankeetowner

Three weeks ago (3/8 and 3/15) I got crazy and...

Three weeks ago (3/8 and 3/15) I got crazy and rode a 400K on two consecutive Saturdays. The first had approximately 6800 feet of climbing, and the second was almost flat. I did a pretty hard 28...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-18-15, 09:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,034
Posted By Yankeetowner

Good, reasonably small Battery Charging Device

I am looking for a Battery Charging Device no bigger than an iPhone to carry in my top tube bag to recharge my Garmin, my light, and my iPhone. I bought a cheap round device at Walmart before a 400K...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-13-15, 07:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,412
Posted By Yankeetowner

Had a serious mechanical failure on the 300K, so...

Had a serious mechanical failure on the 300K, so tomorrow I do my second 400K in as many weeks. At least tomorrow's is flat, and the weather should be great.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-15, 09:15 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,805
Posted By Yankeetowner

I did my first 400K brevet Saturday with a great...

I did my first 400K brevet Saturday with a great group of riders (may do another flat 400K this Saturday, and a 600K coming up next month). A little cold for Central Florida, and just under 7000...
Forum: Southeast
02-24-15, 09:08 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,077
Posted By Yankeetowner

It was 82 degrees here yesterday afternoon when I...

It was 82 degrees here yesterday afternoon when I went on my standard training ride. As much as I love the Buckeyes, I'll never move back to Ohio!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-03-15, 07:56 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,179
Posted By Yankeetowner

432232Not the best photo, but my 1989 Klein...

432232Not the best photo, but my 1989 Klein Quantum. Black paint has held up great, and I still ride it, although for some reason it is really difficult to get new tires on the old Campy rims. ...
Forum: Southeast
01-22-15, 12:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,131
Posted By Yankeetowner

I bought two Klein's from them in 1989, and I...

I bought two Klein's from them in 1989, and I still have them. They had moved from Baldwin Park to Aloma Avenue (across from Winter Park Fish House) not all that long ago. Very sorry to hear they...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-23-14, 10:07 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,096
Posted By Yankeetowner

This completes my first full calendar year back...

This completes my first full calendar year back cycling. I started on my road bike in July of 2013. I am just short of 7,000 miles for 2014, and had a great time. Finished 5 Century rides, two...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-02-14, 01:56 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 10,209
Posted By Yankeetowner

I agree with everyone who says that...

I agree with everyone who says that dieting/nutrition is an individual decision. I've been on nearly every type of diet in my life, and all work if the calories taken in are less than the calories...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-09-14, 07:13 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,435
Posted By Yankeetowner

My Propel is as fast as I need for most...

My Propel is as fast as I need for most things...but I did a Time Trial recently and just couldn't keep up with the TT bikes with the full disc wheels on the back.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-07-14, 05:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 898
Posted By Yankeetowner

Well done. I did 2 centuries in an 8 day...

Well done. I did 2 centuries in an 8 day period...the first was Six Gap with 12,300 feet of climbing with Hog Pen Gap's 2+ miles of 15% grade and a 7 mile climb. The second was 2 days ago on a very...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-06-14, 02:16 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,448
Posted By Yankeetowner

I couldn't do a 7-8 minute mile in a 5 K if it...

I couldn't do a 7-8 minute mile in a 5 K if it was down hill. I jog...9-10 minute miles and it doesn't matter if it is a 5K or a 10K...I go the same slow pace. I am much more comfortable cycling...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-06-14, 08:58 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,448
Posted By Yankeetowner

http://www.horrible-hundred.com/images/hh14/header...

http://www.horrible-hundred.com/images/hh14/header2.jpg

It's not an easy ride...particularly with a gator chasing you!

I run during the winter months since I can do it early in the morning,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-06-14, 07:58 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,448
Posted By Yankeetowner

Your Longest Break from Cycling to what effect???

Can anyone help me give me any insight into what to expect when I get back from a 3 week vacation without any significant riding?

I'm 64 yoa, and I re-started cycling a year and a half ago. Like...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-06-14, 07:13 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,203
Posted By Yankeetowner

Bingo!!! DILL PICKLE JUICE...I train a lot, and...

Bingo!!! DILL PICKLE JUICE...I train a lot, and I ride a lot, and I get leg (including shin) and foot crams frequently. I heard from someone that pickle juice or yellow mustard would help and I...
Forum: Southeast
10-06-14, 06:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,635
Posted By Yankeetowner

Got there at 6:20...COLD!!! We rode north at 7...

Got there at 6:20...COLD!!! We rode north at 7 AM...Dark and still COLD. We finished the 100 mile ride, but I made the group progressively slower, particularly from mile 80 until the finish. But a...
Forum: Southeast
10-02-14, 06:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,206
Posted By Yankeetowner

Great looking bike!

Great looking bike!
Forum: Southeast
10-01-14, 02:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,635
Posted By Yankeetowner

Coming up this Sunday at 7 AM! Fast and Flat...

Coming up this Sunday at 7 AM! Fast and Flat...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-01-14, 09:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,809
Posted By Yankeetowner

Wow...you're not just a Disney fan, you're a...

Wow...you're not just a Disney fan, you're a glutton for punishment! I run 5 & 10 K's (slowly), but that is it. While not a CM, I am a big fan. If you stop at McDonalds you must be out near the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-01-14, 07:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,809
Posted By Yankeetowner

He ran in the 5th Disney Marathon years ago, and...

He ran in the 5th Disney Marathon years ago, and one or two since, but he says it is pretty crowded (but fun running through the parks). He has his MBA and works at Disney. He is trying to run a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-30-14, 10:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,809
Posted By Yankeetowner

The ride down Hog Pen was the most adrenalin...

The ride down Hog Pen was the most adrenalin producing descent of the day. The descent down Woody Gap was the most fun, and it was long. As far as finishing late, the photo and commentary below was...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-30-14, 08:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,809
Posted By Yankeetowner

Sounds like you're doing the Horrible Hundred. ...

Sounds like you're doing the Horrible Hundred. I'm doing it as well, but my son says no. He is doing back to back marathons (Saturday/Sunday) in a few weeks in New Hampshire and Maine.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-30-14, 07:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,809
Posted By Yankeetowner

My bike came with a 53/39 and an 11/23 cassette. ...

My bike came with a 53/39 and an 11/23 cassette. After a 6 Gap practice ride in Clermont in July (I had to stand to get up a couple of the steep hills), I had a 50/34 (compact) and a rear cassette...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-29-14, 11:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,809
Posted By Yankeetowner

The beginning of the Hogpen descent was pretty...

The beginning of the Hogpen descent was pretty steep, and the only time I laid on the brakes. Yesterday was the first time either of us had ridden in the mountains, and our agreement was we'd meet...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-29-14, 11:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,809
Posted By Yankeetowner

Rode and Six Gap Century yesterday

Had an absolutely wonderful time riding/climbing Six Gap (Dahlonega, Georgia) yesterday. It was my son's 36th birthday and he decided to spend it with me riding 104+ miles up and down 6 North...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-25-14, 07:23 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,964
Posted By Yankeetowner

Congratulations on the new bike! Bob is a great...

Congratulations on the new bike! Bob is a great guy and a fantastic mechanic and amazing cyclist!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-14, 07:18 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,953
Posted By Yankeetowner

I just did a search and found this thread. ...

I just did a search and found this thread.

My question is has anyone ridden with gout in their foot, and does the rigid bike shoe help minimize pain since the big toe can't move relative to the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-19-14, 08:43 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 6,938
Posted By Yankeetowner

As a general rule I would agree...but that is not...

As a general rule I would agree...but that is not true if you ride in the Clermont/Minneola/Montverde area. I used the modified standard 53/39 (11/23 cassette) that came with my bike until a couple...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-16-14, 10:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 777
Posted By Yankeetowner

It is just starting to drop into the high 80's...

It is just starting to drop into the high 80's here. I did an 87 mile ride Saturday with about 4500 feet of climbing (Clermont) and went through 8 large water bottles of Powerade, electrolytes in...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-10-14, 01:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,784
Posted By Yankeetowner

I don't know anything about Paleo, in fact I just...

I don't know anything about Paleo, in fact I just had to Google it to see what it was, but I do know about losing and keeping weight off. In my late 30's, and again in my early 50's I was...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-09-14, 12:53 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,458
Posted By Yankeetowner

If you need some energy you might try these...

If you need some energy you might try these homemade energy bars. I use them sparingly, and only on 50+ mile rides.

Here is the recipe (I found on the internet) for the homemade energy bars. ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-09-14, 11:52 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 8,903
Posted By Yankeetowner

In my experience, young riders in great shape...

In my experience, young riders in great shape will outperform older riders in great shape. The equalizer is that most young riders aren't in great shape, they have lots of other distractions like...
Forum: Southeast
09-09-14, 11:00 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,892
Posted By Yankeetowner

If you like country settings, the Inverness area...

If you like country settings, the Inverness area is great with the Withlacoochee Trail, and some nice off trail riding through rural roads. If you like riding hills, Clermont is the best I am aware...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-09-14, 10:33 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,925
Posted By Yankeetowner

I just had a physical because I was concerned...

I just had a physical because I was concerned that my RHR was 40-44 on my new hr monitor. I thought I might have a bad monitor or a heart problem. The doctor found my hr to be 44, and he asked...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-14, 10:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,014
Posted By Yankeetowner

There is a backside to Sugarloaf as well (not as...

There is a backside to Sugarloaf as well (not as steep but similar in length), and while I don't know how many times he went down and up the backside, Strava shows he did some loops around the area,...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-02-14, 01:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,014
Posted By Yankeetowner

I couldn't either, but I think that Strava...

I couldn't either, but I think that Strava somehow lets you count the peaks and valley's...but I am no good with computers, apps, etc.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-02-14, 07:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,014
Posted By Yankeetowner

14,600 feet of climbing...IN FLORIDA

Practicing for 6 Gap on Sugarloaf in Clermont last week when I ran into a phenomenal athlete, named Mike, from Clearwater. He was pretty seriously sunburned, and he told me he had been at Sugarloaf...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-02-14, 06:45 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 991
Posted By Yankeetowner

How big a breakfast should someone eat when going...

How big a breakfast should someone eat when going on a mountain/hilly century? For example, 6 Gap with 11,200 feet of climbing and 104 miles, should someone eat a big breakfast and then burn it off...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-14, 11:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 901
Posted By Yankeetowner

[QUOTE=hansen01;17073993] Clearly I need to...

[QUOTE=hansen01;17073993]
Clearly I need to work on my speed so...
-I am riding about 80-100 miles per week in 3 rides. Is this enough?
-Should I be start specific training (sprints, hills,...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-14, 09:19 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,188
Posted By Yankeetowner

Castelli Free Aero Race bib shorts are my...

Castelli Free Aero Race bib shorts are my favorite (better than my body paints because of shoulder straps, and as good as my Assos). Anywhere from $140-160 on sale. The Endurance ($112-125 on sale)...
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