Cycling - a chat about all things bike.

Dominique · 04-22-2012, 12:40 PM

It's earth day and 41 degrees. I refused to take the car grocery shopping so I put on my winter coat, gloves and rode my bicycle.

In January, a 41 degree day would seem balmy.

JAGG · 04-22-2012, 01:08 PM

Here is my problem with riding my bike. I am a runner and I run almost everyday. I have never had this problem when I run. But when I ride my bike, I set out on a course I map for myself , for example 7 miles then turn around come back. But what happens is I can never gauge what is a good distance for me that day. I always end up going out and I feel good then I turn around and seems like I lose my energy and it's like a biking marathon to get home. Or I do the opposite , I am almost home but I feel like I can go for 10 more miles. Anyone else have this problem? Any suggestions. It's so much easier to know how far I want to run on any given day, the second I put my running shoes on I make that decision.

DapperButch · 04-22-2012, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by JAGG

Here is my problem with riding my bike. I am a runner and I run almost everyday. I have never had this problem when I run. But when I ride my bike, I set out on a course I map for myself , for example 7 miles then turn around come back. But what happens is I can never gauge what is a good distance for me that day. I always end up going out and I feel good then I turn around and seems like I lose my energy and it's like a biking marathon to get home. Or I do the opposite , I am almost home but I feel like I can go for 10 more miles. Anyone else have this problem? Any suggestions. It's so much easier to know how far I want to run on any given day, the second I put my running shoes on I make that decision.

I'm sorry, but I don't have an answer for you. I only do trail riding and somehow I just "know" what I can handle that day. I guess it is like your running? Have you not been riding long? Maybe it is just getting to know your body or something?

Diavolo · 04-22-2012, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by JAGG

Here is my problem with riding my bike. I am a runner and I run almost everyday. I have never had this problem when I run. But when I ride my bike, I set out on a course I map for myself , for example 7 miles then turn around come back. But what happens is I can never gauge what is a good distance for me that day. I always end up going out and I feel good then I turn around and seems like I lose my energy and it's like a biking marathon to get home. Or I do the opposite , I am almost home but I feel like I can go for 10 more miles. Anyone else have this problem? Any suggestions. It's so much easier to know how far I want to run on any given day, the second I put my running shoes on I make that decision.

Someone as strong as your are, I would suspect that the real issue is nutrition, you're just bonking because you aren't used to how to do it on a bike. You have to sip some water every 10 minutes and I usually sip some electrolytes every 15 minutes. I eat something every 45. All that and I hit the wall brutally on the AIDS/Lifecycle training ride today. Too hot and I didn't have enough electrolytes.

SF_Boi · 04-22-2012, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by JAGG

Here is my problem with riding my bike. I am a runner and I run almost everyday. I have never had this problem when I run. But when I ride my bike, I set out on a course I map for myself , for example 7 miles then turn around come back. But what happens is I can never gauge what is a good distance for me that day. I always end up going out and I feel good then I turn around and seems like I lose my energy and it's like a biking marathon to get home. Or I do the opposite , I am almost home but I feel like I can go for 10 more miles. Anyone else have this problem? Any suggestions. It's so much easier to know how far I want to run on any given day, the second I put my running shoes on I make that decision.

My week consists of riding my road bike four days and running three days with two separate days for rest. So my week really consists of nine days and I leave my rest days open. I usually do 40-65 mile rides after a rest day.

When I run, I'm pushing only myself, my body and the forces of nature be it gravity, rain, wind warm weather. But when I'm cycling, I'm pushing myself and my machine on two tires (110 PSI) against all of the above and the Laws of Physics. Make sure your nutrition will feed you, keep you strong and injury free.

I always route out my rides. I also have different rides within rides. I can decide to do a 20 mile ride, if I fell strong I can mix in a 5 mile extension or if I'm feeling crazy and I'll go across the bridge and do a 40 miler. I also throw in a favorite place to stop for lunch,coffee, bike shop, or just little distractions to make my rides fun and enjoyable because that is why I ride. Hope this helps?

DapperButch · 04-30-2012, 04:06 PM

http://autos.aol.com/article/video-b...6pLid%3D156511

It almost looks like it was done on purpose (I don't believe that is the thinking, though).

Also, butch content (in the video), for those interested.

Dominique · 05-01-2012, 05:08 AM

http://video.bicycling.com/video/Bes...o-_-dog-guards

DapperButch · 05-01-2012, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Dominique

http://video.bicycling.com/video/Bes...o-_-dog-guards

This is fantastic! Thanks for posting.

Dominique · 05-06-2012, 03:40 PM

Diavolo · 05-07-2012, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by DapperButch

http://autos.aol.com/article/video-b...6pLid%3D156511

It almost looks like it was done on purpose (I don't believe that is the thinking, though).

Also, butch content (in the video), for those interested.

I know that part of Old Tunnel. It wouldn't be my first choice for routes, yikes!

Dominique · 05-12-2012, 03:14 PM

Dominique · 05-27-2012, 05:03 PM

This Is How We Ride... http://fb.me/1OZR7kjY8

04-22-2012, 12:40 PM	#1
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04-22-2012, 01:08 PM	#2
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05-06-2012, 03:40 PM	#9
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05-27-2012, 05:03 PM	#12
Dominique Member How Do You Identify?: Female/Lesbian/half the athlete I used to be Preferred Pronoun?: she/her Relationship Status: Dates Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: So proud to be a Pittsburgher Posts: 1,484 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,645 Thanked 3,730 Times in 1,166 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	from the NY Times/ bike share (good read) This Is How We Ride... http://fb.me/1OZR7kjY8 __________________ As long as there was coffee in the world, how bad could things be??