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Heart rate tracking app for android
So my last phone (Galaxy s6) had the S Health app that I used frequently to track my resting and post workout heart rates. I found it to be fairly accurate (I work in a hospital and repeatedly tested it against calibrated equipment with typically only1-2bpm difference when "resting"). Unfortunately that phone drowned at my…
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Rides in all 50 states
Ok, so this year I set myself the goal of riding in all of the "lower 48" states, hopefully eventually all 50. I expect this to take several years to complete but I am having trouble finding resources. I want to ride an organized event/charity ride (not a race) some states are easier to find listings than others. I live in…
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Sports Massage vs Myofacial Release for recovery.
Im getting back on the bike after 3months off recovering from Achilles Tendonitis. Taking it slow and spending time on strength training and core work (one area I completely neglected last year). Last year I got a few Massages as part of my recovery, usuall looking at living social for deals on "sports Massage." I also saw…
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Dynamo/generator light questions
I just bought a Dutch Union Safari (circa 2000-2009?) off Craigslist to use as my errand/commuter/"junk" bike and it came equiped with bottle dynamo head/tail lights. As I am fairly new to this style of bike light, I have a few questions I was hoping someone could answer. 1. I will need to replace the tires soon and the…
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"New" commuting bike, Dutch/dutch style vs cruiser
I currently commute on a Trek 7100 hybrid but I am looking to re-equip that for off-road riding and possibly leave at my parents house near the nearest off-road trail (about an hour from home) to make things easier as far as not having to remember to load the bike when I make my weekly trip to the town where they live. But…
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Cat-ears, anyone tried them?
I am looking at getting a pair of these :http://www.cat-ears.com/Classics-I.html. As the wind both natural and generated by my ride really bothers my ears (they hurt at the end of a ride) but I don't want to use ear plugs. In the winter I have a headband but it's really too hot for that now plus it affects my helmet's fit.…
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Hills or intervals?
I am currently training for a 23 mile ride in 3 weeks (4/18). I almost have the distance. Rode 18 miles yesterday. But I am not quite half way on the elevation. Only 400 ft vs 900-1000. I the town I live in is fairly flat and I really had to look for that 400 feet. And while the distance wasn't too bad I really struggled…
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Stem Extender
I have a 1980s Schwinn World Sport that I really need to raise the handle bars on. Right now it is about 1 inch higher than the minimum insertion point (yes I know that's not safe, its a VERY temporary change). I know the proper answer is that the bike is too small/ buy a new one, but that wont be an option for atleast 6…
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Strength training for cycling
So I am trying to get back into cycling after several years away. Right now I am running into the problem of my arms/back/core giving out before my legs do. I know this will come in time, but I am also doing strength training to help increase a very weak upper body/core (right now cant do a "real" pushup) any way my…
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Amazon free app of the day: Daily workout
So I realize its pretty late in the day but I wanted to post this in case it can help anyone. If you have the amazon app store the free ap for today is the paid version of daily workout. I am in the process of downloading I'm going it will help me get started with my strength training.
