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tOfficial Cycling Thread
Posted on 6/20/21 at 1:08 pm
Posted on 6/20/21 at 1:08 pm
As a runner first and foremost I’ve picked up a ton of great info from the running thread here, so figured I’d start a cycling thread for those interested in sharing info and learning more.
Personally I’m transitioning to a cycling centered plan for the next few months at least, being I’m registered for a 105 mile ride in Arkansas with 5K’ of gain. The Big Damn Bridge 100 for those familiar. As a flatlander from Southern Louisiana, I’m fully expecting it to be brutal.
I bought a bike a few years ago when I had some issues that prevented me from running at the time.
I got talked into a gravel bike, not sure what I was thinking but I haven’t and probably never will ride in gravel. It’s a Specialized Diverge E5. Today was my first ride in new tires, Continental GT5000’s. I’d love to get an official road bike, but I can’t find any anywhere. I’ll just do what I can for now to make this one quicker.
Any other tips? Carbon wheels?
Any tips on workouts to prepare for hills when I don’t have access to any on a regular basis? For those familiar with La., I went and rode a 30 mile loop near St. Francisville last week and it was rough. Around 2K’. I’m gonna try to do that at least once a month.
I know we have some talented riders on here, so if y’all are interested in joining in I’ll create a Strava page for us also.
Personally I’m transitioning to a cycling centered plan for the next few months at least, being I’m registered for a 105 mile ride in Arkansas with 5K’ of gain. The Big Damn Bridge 100 for those familiar. As a flatlander from Southern Louisiana, I’m fully expecting it to be brutal.
I bought a bike a few years ago when I had some issues that prevented me from running at the time.
I got talked into a gravel bike, not sure what I was thinking but I haven’t and probably never will ride in gravel. It’s a Specialized Diverge E5. Today was my first ride in new tires, Continental GT5000’s. I’d love to get an official road bike, but I can’t find any anywhere. I’ll just do what I can for now to make this one quicker.
Any other tips? Carbon wheels?
Any tips on workouts to prepare for hills when I don’t have access to any on a regular basis? For those familiar with La., I went and rode a 30 mile loop near St. Francisville last week and it was rough. Around 2K’. I’m gonna try to do that at least once a month.
I know we have some talented riders on here, so if y’all are interested in joining in I’ll create a Strava page for us also.
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Posted on 6/20/21 at 6:13 pm to TigeRoots
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I know we have some talented riders on here,
This isn't me, but I'll be around this thread for sure.
Also, I've been looking into a gravel bike that rides well on the road. For some reason bikepacking interests me more than traditional road races, so I think my next bike will be a gravel.
This post was edited on 6/20/21 at 6:14 pm
Posted on 6/20/21 at 6:40 pm to TigeRoots
Hopefully you aren't doing your first century at the Big Dam event. Climbing 5000' in your first century would be masochistic. The last 20 miles of even a flat century can be really tough similar to the last 6 miles of a marathon. I was a runner too who transitioned to cycling but many moons ago. As for training for hills you really need to train on them, its tough to simulate those things. And try and find a group ride on the weekends that do long rides of 70+ miles. It helps to be with others on those long rides and you can learn how to ride in a pack. When you do your century, try to find a pack going your speed and sit in there and draft to save energy. Carbon wheels are rigid and uncomfortable to ride IMO so I would not go out and spend a lot of money on that. Better to spend some money and get your positioning on the bike setup by a shop who offers that service.
Posted on 6/21/21 at 6:06 am to TigeRoots
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As a flatlander from Southern Louisiana, I’m fully expecting it to be brutal
Got a smart trainer? Plenty of routes on Zwift with thousands of feet of elevation gain. Could be good practice for you during the week?
Posted on 6/22/21 at 6:14 pm to TigeRoots
I disagree on the carbon wheels. I found a difference with mine over Alu. even if I’m sporting Superteams for a short period.
I second the Smart Trainer and Zwift. I can knock out 25 miles a day fairly easy but my 1st few days on Zwift is kicking my arse. No way to simulate hills on true South Louisiana roads I guess. Zwift threw me on a 10% incline a couple days ago 20 minutes after I ate a hamburger and i regretted every bite.
If you’re riding roads check out Garmin Varia. I am way more comfortable with it.
Bike position is key and if your a dumbass like me pay attention to your toes. I tend to curl mine up/tension while riding leading to knee pain. I have to cycle through focus points like knees and elbows in, toes flat and relaxed.
I second the Smart Trainer and Zwift. I can knock out 25 miles a day fairly easy but my 1st few days on Zwift is kicking my arse. No way to simulate hills on true South Louisiana roads I guess. Zwift threw me on a 10% incline a couple days ago 20 minutes after I ate a hamburger and i regretted every bite.
If you’re riding roads check out Garmin Varia. I am way more comfortable with it.
Bike position is key and if your a dumbass like me pay attention to your toes. I tend to curl mine up/tension while riding leading to knee pain. I have to cycle through focus points like knees and elbows in, toes flat and relaxed.
This post was edited on 6/22/21 at 6:17 pm
Posted on 6/23/21 at 9:49 am to TigeRoots
I cycle a good bit on the MS Coast. I have a 2017 Trek Domane Al II.
Always wear a helmet.
Always have a flashing taillight.
Always assume drivers don’t see you.
Always wear a helmet.
Always have a flashing taillight.
Always assume drivers don’t see you.
Posted on 6/25/21 at 9:55 am to TigeRoots
Getting into triathlons. First sprint is in 2 weeks. Using my dad's bike that is sufficient to get me 13 miles and see if I hate it, but will need something better if I start taking it seriously.
I'd like to buy used for my first bike. Any suggestions for buying second hand? In Houston, so FB marketplace, craigslist should have plenty of options. Do I need to go be officially fitted, or is there a height->cm ratio. Quite tall, so I assume I'll need something pretty big.
I'd like to buy used for my first bike. Any suggestions for buying second hand? In Houston, so FB marketplace, craigslist should have plenty of options. Do I need to go be officially fitted, or is there a height->cm ratio. Quite tall, so I assume I'll need something pretty big.
Posted on 6/25/21 at 10:15 pm to TigeRoots
What's y'all Saturday plans tomorrow? Think I am going to get in around 3 hrs of climbing around Austin and then swing into intelligentsia for a latte post ride.
Ended up only getting 2.5 hrs in. Wife needed some help so I headed home early. Good little rip though. Form is rounding in nicely.
Ended up only getting 2.5 hrs in. Wife needed some help so I headed home early. Good little rip though. Form is rounding in nicely.
This post was edited on 6/27/21 at 8:30 pm
Posted on 6/26/21 at 1:55 pm to TigeRoots
Very casual ride on the Arkansas River Trail with the SO this morning.
Little Rock is a very cool little area for those wondering.
Little Rock is a very cool little area for those wondering.
Posted on 6/27/21 at 11:39 am to TigeRoots
Decent weekend of riding, got in 18 Friday and another 11 today. Did some strength training yesterday also. The computer is awesome for a data nut like myself. Being able to see HR, candence, etc in real time is legit. Planning to hit the levee for 35-40 tomorrow.
So am I right in that you want to keep the same cadence whether uphill/downhill/wind, etc.? Mine has been around 85 ish @ ~16 MPH. I did some sprinting today around 20-22 and my cadence was about the same, although bigger gear of course.
So am I right in that you want to keep the same cadence whether uphill/downhill/wind, etc.? Mine has been around 85 ish @ ~16 MPH. I did some sprinting today around 20-22 and my cadence was about the same, although bigger gear of course.
This post was edited on 6/27/21 at 11:40 am
Posted on 7/8/21 at 5:48 pm to TigeRoots
What's everyone riding?
Sporting an old (2011ish) Specialized Roubaix I found on facebook last year.
Sporting an old (2011ish) Specialized Roubaix I found on facebook last year.
This post was edited on 7/8/21 at 5:51 pm
Posted on 7/10/21 at 10:29 am to TigeRoots
Bit the bullet and bought an Allez sport. I’m all limbs so I sized down. It is amazing what a light, well fitting bike does for you. My old shitty (super heavy) bike was so frustrating that I stopped riding it. I forgot how fun riding a 2 wheeler could be.
Posted on 9/9/21 at 2:29 pm to TigeRoots
I got an $800 hybrid bike from REI since I didn't want to spend too much money on a bike incase I didn't like it or don't ride as much as I would like, especially with me training for a marathon starting in October where I will only be able to ride once a week
So far so good, have ridden about 45 miles on it so far. How long are tires(not the tubes) supposed to last? I got a spare tube and attached a bag to the underside of the seat to store that and a patch kit in but I am wondering about the actual rubber.
So far so good, have ridden about 45 miles on it so far. How long are tires(not the tubes) supposed to last? I got a spare tube and attached a bag to the underside of the seat to store that and a patch kit in but I am wondering about the actual rubber.
Posted on 12/21/21 at 9:29 pm to TigeRoots
Reading this thread makes me depressed. I went from 200 miles a week from 2018 to 2020 and literally zero this year. Work. Life. Etc. sucks.
This post was edited on 12/21/21 at 9:32 pm
Posted on 1/25/22 at 4:04 pm to TigeRoots
We now live on the Swamp Rabbit trail and just bought a double Weehoo trailer for the 3 and 1.5 yo. We have an absurd collection of older bikes but somehow are here on one of the best paved ubran paths in the country without a suitable bike for my wife to tow the kids (I'm sure I'll be towing them mostly but she is theoretically excited about it, especially at 4pm when they're being megaturds.)
anyway, I'm tired of buying used bikes--too much time and hassle, especially for this purchase and in "this day and age."
Anyone have any recs? REI has this one for $600 and we get the membership dividend. Free year of service. I like the step through for wife (no pics) because she isn't the most confident rider and is pretty short.
Co-op Step Through Hybrid
anyway, I'm tired of buying used bikes--too much time and hassle, especially for this purchase and in "this day and age."
Anyone have any recs? REI has this one for $600 and we get the membership dividend. Free year of service. I like the step through for wife (no pics) because she isn't the most confident rider and is pretty short.
Co-op Step Through Hybrid
Posted on 2/3/22 at 2:51 pm to TigeRoots
Greetings baws: I believe I’ve seen some discussion of triathlons in here in the past so pardon me if this isn’t the place … is anyone planning on doing the Grandman sprint in Fairhope this May or has anyone ever done it?
Posted on 5/9/22 at 8:32 pm to TigeRoots
Just bought a Kickr Core. I know I need to get a cassette but is there anything else I should be clued in about?
Posted on 7/9/22 at 6:02 pm to TigeRoots
What's up cycling fam. It's been awhile since I've been on the bike, I've been mostly running. The Tour always gets me back in the saddle. Anybody here familiar with the Livestrong ride in Austin in September. Looking at possibly riding it and the last map I see on it is from like 2017. Just wondering if course is the same, etc.
Also which of these would you consider the tougher ride? First is the Big Dam Bridge 105 which I did last year, the second is the Austin ride. Those rollers look brutal for a flatlander, eh?
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Also which of these would you consider the tougher ride? First is the Big Dam Bridge 105 which I did last year, the second is the Austin ride. Those rollers look brutal for a flatlander, eh?
[/img] Posted on 8/29/22 at 2:50 pm to TigeRoots
I'm in the market for a new bike.
I'm not a roadie, so I shy away from pure road bikes.
I'm big on gravel and all things associated, but of course living in the city I don't ride as much gravel as I'd like.
I love steel, but also I sometimes end up in roadie type rides where I have to drop the hammer, and a 25 pound steel bike is not ideal here.
The older I get the more I prioritize comfort above all, so this fits well with my love for steel.
Anyone got some recs?
Right now my short list is the following:
- Salsa Vaya (steel, comfortable, but will definitely be slower)
- Trek Checkpoint (hate the aluminum, don't hate the carbon but also don't really want to go that high end; geo is still very roadie centric just with more clearance)
- All City Space Horse (steel, a little more aggressive and a little lighter than the Vaya)
- Niner RTL 9 steel (expensive as shite for a steel bike, lighter than the other steel bikes)
- Chumba Terlingua (the most expensive, but a local builder to Central Texas, very high quality steel, lifelong type bike for road and gravel, could be worth the investment)
I'm not a roadie, so I shy away from pure road bikes.
I'm big on gravel and all things associated, but of course living in the city I don't ride as much gravel as I'd like.
I love steel, but also I sometimes end up in roadie type rides where I have to drop the hammer, and a 25 pound steel bike is not ideal here.
The older I get the more I prioritize comfort above all, so this fits well with my love for steel.
Anyone got some recs?
Right now my short list is the following:
- Salsa Vaya (steel, comfortable, but will definitely be slower)
- Trek Checkpoint (hate the aluminum, don't hate the carbon but also don't really want to go that high end; geo is still very roadie centric just with more clearance)
- All City Space Horse (steel, a little more aggressive and a little lighter than the Vaya)
- Niner RTL 9 steel (expensive as shite for a steel bike, lighter than the other steel bikes)
- Chumba Terlingua (the most expensive, but a local builder to Central Texas, very high quality steel, lifelong type bike for road and gravel, could be worth the investment)
Posted on 4/20/24 at 5:32 pm to TigeRoots
Other posters are correct about hills: the only way to train for them properly is to ride hills. But here is drill that is good for hills- find some type of circular or there-and-back route. We used to do this in Audubon Park during low traffic hours, and it is a 1.8 mile loop, so perfect. Remove your saddle and seat post. Put the bike in a low gear and stand-up on the pedals and start pedaling. Go as far as you can and if you need to rest, just stand up on the pedals until you can pedal again. Not having your saddle is great motivation to keep going. Fransesco Mosier did this drill while training to break the world one hour ride record, except he was going uphill. Good luck!
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