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Free online trainer/spin videos?
Hiya, Wondering if anyone has any favorite free online videos that you use for trainer/roller/stationary bike workouts? I've only been finding things that are OK-ish, but I don't find them all that engaging, and could use some suggestions. Thanks!
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Cold weather clothing-
Hiya- I'm determined to ride well into, and maybe through the winter this year, but need to gear up for the challenge. I've got loads of layering options for jerseys & jackets, but a 70 mile Saturday in a windy 40-50 degrees F wearing my Pearl Iz thermal knickers indicated that I might need more bottom options. Basically,…
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Rand-Oh-No...
Gulp! I've just singed up for my first brevet. 200k isn't record milage for me, and I've gone nearly that far unsupported, but on familiar terrain. This will be in new territory for me, and... a 22:00 start time! I have *zero* experience night riding outside of the well-lit city. Off to ebay for a handlebar bag!
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152 Mile 'Ride to Montauk'.
Hi All... I think I'm just saying this out loud so as to make it more real... I'm thinking of taking on a 152 mile ride in 7 weeks. The 'Ride to Montauk' has shorter routes, including a century, but where's the challenge in that? It's a one-way ride across the total length of Long Island, with transportation back to…
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Route Boredom
Mostly venting here... I am bored with my most logical route options. There are a couple of issues/problems: -I am pretty near the geographic center of New York CIty. Road everywhere, but clean riding has to be ridden to. This is generally a flat 15 mile (each way) run up busy bike paths (still better than riding 6th…
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Endurance Athletes with Paleo tips?
Hiya! I'm about to start a nearly-Paleo elimination diet, testing for allergies and sensitivities. This will all coincide with cycling season, and I do like to rack up the miles, with 5-6 hour rides once or twice a week. DOes anyone have tips or tricks on paleo endurance fuel; food to eat while on the road, ideally while…
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Eating your calories burnt on long rides
Hiya- I know the mantra around MFP is to eat all your calories, including those exercised. I get close to that on days with hard workouts or training rides. But on the days I ride major mileage I can't begin to eat that burn. I do eat... a lot. On the bike, on a break, after the ride. But I couldn't get close to eating 5…
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Inop Computer leads to "Bike Math"
There has been something wrong with my Sigma 1909 cyclometer since the season (finally) thawed out. It cost me $90 at the beginning of last season. The head unit receives cadence and HR, but no signal from the wheel sensor, so no speed or distance. Also, while receiving HR, it is not calculating calories burned. It might…
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Early morning fuel
Hi All, Yet another nutrition question, but a pretty specific one: Last year I developed an early morning ride habit, cranking out 60-70 mile rides leaving the house soon after sunrise. (And I have NEVER been an early riser before.) I don't mind waking up at 5:30 to slap on the bib-shorts and arm warmers, but getting up at…
