http://sweat365.com/forum/ Forums Forum: Cycling en Fri, 21 Nov 2008 02:53:23 +0000 http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/545#post-2265 Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:30:04 +0000 Brad Hefta-Gaub 2265@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>I've never heard of this... interesting for sure... What kind of computer is it? GPS (Garmin?) or wheel based (polar, cateye, etc)? Is it wired or wireless?</p> <p>I could imagine that it might be interference from a power line or something. </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/545#post-2263 Mon, 15 Sep 2008 22:17:24 +0000 jberm 2263@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>This is very strange, but i was riding today, and whenever i rode north, my computer started showing random, disconnected numbers under mph. It would go something like 14-22-8-6-17-11-etc. When I would turn around and head south the problem did not occur. East seemed to be fine, but west was not. I tested it only nine or ten times, but every time the same thing happened. This has never happened before today so I'm stumped. Something to do with magnetism maybe? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/533#post-2218 Sat, 30 Aug 2008 15:31:23 +0000 slr29er 2218@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>Congratulations! I'd love to do one of these. Have a great time with it!</p> <p>My race was only about 8 hours, but without a team it was 8 straight hours. So not insignificant.</p> <p>Friends who've been riding much longer than me seem to be able to stomach a much wider variety of food on the bike than I can deal with. My tummy rejects a whole lot of stuff when I'm working hard. I'd suggest as much on-bike-fueling as possible leading up to the race, so you can try a number of fuels.</p> <p>What worked best for me was liquid fuel (perpetuum), lots of Nuun in my water (it was pretty warm), Clif Blocks, and pre-cut bits of Lara bars (mostly ground up dates and nuts)... a little at a time. I tried small pieces of PB&#38;J, but my body rejected even the smallest amounts (instant giant bloating). </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/533#post-2217 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:38:59 +0000 chapman5410 2217@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>I just regestiered for a 24 hour mountain bike race. I have never done one of these before. I am doing it with a team so Im not by myself. Just looking for any advice; ie things to eat not to eat, stratagies for a 4 man team just anything. </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/487#post-2179 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:36:32 +0000 krigdon 2179@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>Hey. Saw your post. It's very inspirational. I just started cycling about 5 months ago. I'm averaging about 110 miles a week now. Absolutely love it&gt; I'm training for the Six Gap Century in Georgia. Lots of elevation change. Is the STP a flat ride? And, congratulations on your accomplishment. </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/516#post-2143 Sat, 16 Aug 2008 15:56:50 +0000 Brad Hefta-Gaub 2143@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>As for spinning class... I'd say, the only device I've found useful is a heart rate monitor. The problem is that most bike computers work based on distance the wheel has traveled (based on how many times it turned around, and how big it is)... but most spinning bikes don't actually go anywhere.</p> <p>So, if you want to give yourself credit for "spinning miles" you have to decide how far you won't to "count" for an hour of spinning. The HRM can be used to measure time and effort, and then you "make up" a distance. </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/516#post-2142 Sat, 16 Aug 2008 13:06:42 +0000 Lindsey 2142@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>Is there a device that you can take with you into a spinning class to keep track of distance that your logging in there as well? </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/516#post-2141 Sat, 16 Aug 2008 03:53:46 +0000 luvtorow 2141@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>Garmin car GPS sounds sweet! Out of my budget presently, tho, so I will look into an odometer at a bike store. Thanks! </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/487#post-2139 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:20:50 +0000 labalaba 2139@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>I went from a 0 activity level in Aug 2007 to training for and completing the 2008 STP in July! I would have never thought I was one to even consider such a feat and I'm quite proud of my accomplishment. </p> <p>I attend a local gym and the group I take spin classes with had the idea of training so we could all participate together. Our training began with increasing the number of spin work outs (I went from 3 to 5/wk) and there were a few planned endurance training sessions where we got together and peddaled on the stationary cycles for 2, 3 and 4 hours.</p> <p>In April we started the road training. The first outing was for 35 miles and then every other weekend after that we increased our mileage...50, 60, 70, 85 and finally on July 4th weekend we completed a century. Some of the group also participated in the Flying Wheels. I didn't because I had to attend my daughter's dance recital but our final training ride gave me the Century feather I needed in my cap. </p> <p>The STP was fantastic! I completed 130 miles the first day in 10 hours and completed the 2nd day in 6. The only complaint that I have would be the heat on Day 2 was horrendous and I didn't bring enough Chamois butter. OWWWWWCH! </p> <p>All in all I had the best time. I've inspired my husband and he's going to one-up me by participating and completing the STP 2009 in one day. I look forward to showing my support by trailing him in the Jeep with the kids for the best road trip ever, just as he fabulously supported me!</p> <p>Good luck to you! </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/516#post-2138 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:13:32 +0000 tje210 2138@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>reliable odometers are $20 these days. i used one till the battery died. i have a $500 garmin car GPS that i use now; i had it already -- def didn't buy it for the bike :-P. it gives me everything that a cheap odometer would plus it has road maps and an mp3 player. </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/516#post-2136 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:21:05 +0000 luvtorow 2136@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>How can I easily and affordably track my cycling mileage? </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/487#post-2016 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:39:26 +0000 bhayden 2016@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>The Cascade Bicycle club puts on a series of training rides which ramp up in distance specifically to train for STP. The distance guidelines work well and they have several groups on each ride so that you have a group to ride with at your pace. I'd highly recommend doing at least some of these to get used to riding in large groups. In fact that's my biggest knock against this ride. 8,000 people, 6,000 of which don't know what they're doing; it's dangerous because there's such a huge difference in speed and then you're all waiting in line at the same time for bathrooms and bananas. </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/487#post-2011 Sat, 19 Jul 2008 19:15:35 +0000 Brad Hefta-Gaub 2011@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>GreenKing is correct, the STP is NOT A RACE... :)</p> <p>It's a fun ride.</p> <p>Although certainly many people see it as an opportunity to set a new personal best for speed, total time, rolling speed, etc. And there are several "teams" who do the ride in a very aggressive race oriented mentality. But usually they stay clear of people who are just out to have fun! </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/487#post-2010 Sat, 19 Jul 2008 18:47:13 +0000 greenking17 2010@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>this first caught my eye because "STP" are my brothers initials...then i read about Brad doing it (and on a fixie I might add) and thought of how cool that would be to do this with friends and or family. I can't imagine doing 200+ miles, but I have done over 50 and really enjoyed myself. Keep an open mind, and keep in mind (correct me Brad, if I'm wrong) but this is more for fun than it is a race, for most anyway. I am thinking of maybe tryingto come out and do this ride next year, what a blast.</p> <p>GK17 </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/487#post-2007 Sat, 19 Jul 2008 07:03:38 +0000 Brad Hefta-Gaub 2007@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>The STP (Seattle to Portland) is a great ride. For those of you from all over the world, who might not know about the STP, it's a very well supported Double Century ridden by about 10,000 riders every year. Most of the riders (about 8,000) will do the ride in two days, back to back century rides. There are great places to stop for the night at 100, 120, or 140 miles, making the second day either 100, 80, or 60 miles.</p> <p>About 2,000 riders do the ride in "one day". I have ridden this ride each of the last 4 years, and have decided to make it an annual ritual.</p> <p>For the most part it's a very scenic ride, through some very nice back roads. There are however a few stretches of the ride, where the best possible route are highly trafficked state highways with lots of truck and car traffic. Stretches like Hwy 30 in Oregon are really quite scary even for experienced riders. But the ride is very well supported with hundreds of motorcycle and car support vehicles, and food and water stops every 10-20 miles.</p> <p>It's a very good goal, and one that I firmly believe anyone can reach, especially if they set their mind to it.</p> <p>Now... to your question...</p> <p>How do you train for this ride? Well, first of all, a year is a lot of time to train. In fact, most people don't officially start training for this until January or February, since the ride is in July. I think it's great that you're thinking ahead.</p> <p>I would recommend that you basically set a goal of getting "lots of time in the saddle"... and so if you already feel comfortable doing a 35 mile ride, then you're in great shape to reach the goal of either a 1 day or 2 day goal. Most people say that if you can comfortably complete a 50 mile ride "without stopping" then you are probably ready to do a double century. The truth is that if you can ride 50 miles with only stopping for water and nature breaks... then you are ready. The point is, you're close if you already can do 35 miles.</p> <p>I would suggest that you start by picking a "century" ride schedule d EARLY next season. As I recall there are a couple century rides in April in the Pacific Northwest. You can check out the century training schedule located in our library section to get some ideas on how to prepare for a century.</p> <p>We are in the process of publishing a new guide for double centuries... and when we publish it, you'll have plenty of time to prepare to use it.</p> <p>In the mean time, go out and ride your bike. Have fun... and slowly add distance to your rides. Add maybe 10-15% or less per week... and you will be safe from any over training injuries.</p> <p>Good luck! </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/487#post-2004 Sat, 19 Jul 2008 04:04:25 +0000 seattlebuckeye 2004@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>I would consider myself a moderate cyclist. Nothing really over 35 mi at this point. A buddy has talked me into STP for next year. Aside from riding more....any thoughts about how to train. I really think I need the real basics like how to even sit on the bike to more effective and cut down on wind resistance. Any thoughts would be great. </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/453#post-1828 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:52:10 +0000 tje210 1828@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>i got a blackburn, it came highly recommended by some great guys. i used it for a couple months after shoulder surgery, the first month was during the TdF last year. very good. and speaking of, tape the Tour and ride during that! i doubt that anything could be more inspiring. </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/453#post-1826 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:24:51 +0000 chapman5410 1826@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>I have been looking into getting an indoor trainer, I never really thought about it before because I live in Hawaii and it is always good riding weather, but my wife just got diagnosed with cancer and I'm not able to ride as much as I used too. Oh and maybe you could recommend some good training videos too. Thanks for your help. </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/450#post-1815 Sun, 29 Jun 2008 01:31:49 +0000 dmt0311 1815@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>Thanks for the info tje210 and itsamonkey! I will definitely do some more research before I purchase anything. Dustin </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/448#post-1810 Sat, 28 Jun 2008 11:29:29 +0000 khylowens 1810@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>I had this problem not to long ago. I found that I was not inflating my tires enough so when I hit a bump or pot hole I would get a pinch in my tube, it also ruined my tire. when I closely examend my tire there were tiny cuts in my tires so if Inflated them to much they would just blow out. I bought some new tires that had a strong side wall and got a thorn resistant tube for the back and made sure that the tires are inflated properly that has helped me a lot.<br /> you can buy rode tubes with slim in them I have heard good and bad things about them so you might have to try for your self but I think the thorn resistant tubs work good. </p>