How Can I Bike Faster and Longer?
01-20-12, 11:03 AM
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"Oil!" means something like "Watch out for the car!" You get a second wind about 70miles into a century as well.
01-20-12, 12:04 PM
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I've never been a runner but I took a running/jogging class in college and learned a bit, like about the "second wind" (Is that the right phrase?) when about 15 minutes into it your body stops fighting you and simply relaxes and allows you to really settle into your run. You sort of get this rush of energy (adrenaline?) that comes over you. It's a nice feeling. I feel it when I'm riding sometimes. I especially notice it when I'm riding my indoor trainer. Probably because it's such a controlled environment.
eh. maybe it is just feeling better after some time and getting in rhythm
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01-20-12, 03:52 PM
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01-20-12, 05:15 PM
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[QUOTE=Jandro;13745574At some point though, you find the cadence, [/QUOTE]
a bike puter with cadence function can help u develop a good cadence between 90-110 is a god spin for any speed.
a bike puter with cadence function can help u develop a good cadence between 90-110 is a god spin for any speed.
01-20-12, 05:26 PM
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01-20-12, 05:37 PM
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I'm a fig newton junkie. If I know I'll be out for over 4 hours I like to stop for a proper cheeseburger if possible
01-20-12, 06:04 PM
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I didn't mean literally. I meant more of a comfortable cadence for that particular hill/grade/effort etc. Even with a computer your cadence varies but at some point your legs find the right one and everything else (breathing, position, etc) just clicks.
01-20-12, 06:20 PM
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I like taking potato wedges and PB&J sandwiches. I dont know how people do long rides and survive off energy goop packets and electrolyte tabs.
M&Ms trail mix is good for lifting my spirit
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01-20-12, 06:32 PM
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Not just bike food, but one of the best foods ever.
Cheap, packed with nutrients, it's an excellent recovery food, filling and tastes good when ripe. Unfortunately, some trade issues with other countries is the only downer.
I also like coconut water for recovery. I live close to a grocery store that sells young green coconuts for $1.50 so I'm lucky. They used to be a dollar so that was an insane deal.
Cheap, packed with nutrients, it's an excellent recovery food, filling and tastes good when ripe. Unfortunately, some trade issues with other countries is the only downer.
I also like coconut water for recovery. I live close to a grocery store that sells young green coconuts for $1.50 so I'm lucky. They used to be a dollar so that was an insane deal.
01-20-12, 06:34 PM
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oatmeal cookies!
01-20-12, 07:04 PM
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(chunky) peanut butter and banana sandwich.
01-20-12, 07:13 PM
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