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My first century was actually 104 miles and it took me 9 hours total - 7 hours 40 minutes on bike. The middle part is a really big climb, so that slowed me down quite a bit. We stopped four times,...

What size is the frame and what size wheels did they put on the bike? Some really small frames use 650c wheels instead of 700c wheels to help with the toe overlap problem.

Even my bike (53 cm...

You'll absolutely make it. It sounds like you bonked on your last ride. Eat a good breakfast that you know agrees with you and bring some form of energy -gu, clif blocks, gummy bears, whatever.
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I was just wondering what sports/exercise other than cycling you all do? I mostly just ride but I want to start running again and my mom can't stop raving about pilates.

What activites do you...

I second the suggestion of bar ends for more hand positions. It seems like flat bars would be easier on your wrists but they're actually harder because you can't change hand position.

I had...

ladyjai, wow! good job!

i finished in 7 hours, 1 minute, 12 seconds. I was surprised how easily I made it in that time - actual ride time was 6 hours, 20 minutes. The best part of the day was...

I'm so glad I'm not the only one!!! My max is at least 208, but probably higher, and I'm 25. When I first got my heart rate monitor, I used 226 minus my age, programmed in my "aerobic" zone with...

Susan, are you wearing padded cycling shorts? I used to do Spinning classes and they were really hard on my girly bits because you have all your weight on the saddle.

SadieKate, what's a...

lol. no, i don't think that's the problem. :o

the severe chafing problem is specific to this particular saddle. it has lots of embroidery/stitching and less padding than other saddles i've...

I've posted several times about my quest for the perfect saddle, and I've found one that's great except that it chafes me raw even with gallons of chamois creme and similar products.

Well this...

Corsair,

Are your Specialized BG saddles the women's design or the men's? I actually haven't seen the sport models at the LBS - they tend to only stock higher-end stuff. :mad: I know I've seen...

thanks for the suggestion. I had a Terry Ti Race, but it was too padded for me. It seems all their saddles are pretty padded, but it'd be worth trying another model if my saddle du jour doesn't...

Yes, you're completely right. I'm just trying to collect some contenders that will accomodate my wider-spaced sit bones. The problem with the Jett is actually its shape - the curve of the interface...

I'm riding the Jett women's saddle. I've tried an Alias, but I needed the slightly wider cutout of the WSD.

I continue the quest for the perfect saddle...

Does anyone know of a web resource that lists the back widths of various saddles? I'm riding a 155mm Specialized saddle right now, and the width...

Cat Berge is also supposed to be riding. Also the Penseyres family.

I have sunscreen in stick form that I carry in my jersey pocket to reapply. It's pretty greasy, so I think it might protect from the cold and wind better than a lotion might. Mine is Coppertone...

It's just a regular Saturday ride, but I had so much fun.

Today's ride was a 98 mile ride from Tucson to Mammoth Arizona. It starts with the climb from Tucson (2400 ft) to Oracle (4500 ft...

Number one on my list in Denmark. There's a scenic highway that circles the whole country and it's a really bike friendly place. I spent a fall semester there and will definitely go back in the...

LOL. Yes, I'm sure it's the same hill. I haven't fallen over yet. Sometime in the next two weeks I'm going to do another practice run up that particular hill, just to make sure.

You're right...

I am! I'm doing my last really long training ride tomorrow. I'm planning to finish in 8 hours or so. Have you ever ridden it before?

I'm riding a 109 mile charity ride in 3 weeks. At about mile 50, there is this short but incredibly steep section that just destroys me. The route is hilly by my standards, but it is this one hill...

Just three weeks left until El Tour! Anyone else going to be riding in this one? I'm riding the 109 mile event, and I'm nervous even though I've ridden every mile of the route and one ride that was...

This is a question I ask myself quite frequently.

Old Navy jeans fit me well, but I'm more of the no-waist, muscular thighs, no butt type. They have five different fits. I usually wear the...

I'd absolutely ask before drafting, especially if the other person is riding solo. There's a decent chance they haven't ever had someone draft them before, aren't great at holding their line, don't...