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Forum: New Riders 04-15-2007, 08:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 294
Posted By neuroticcyclist
My guess is that your club's rankings differ from...

My guess is that your club's rankings differ from that of other clubs (and maybe from leader to leader). Start with the shorter and easier rides and figure out the lay of the land. You can always...
Forum: Open Topic (cycling related) 10-07-2006, 02:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 901
Posted By neuroticcyclist
I ride a serotta. the range of prices goes...

I ride a serotta. the range of prices goes really high, but their fitting is great. I ended up, in the end, paying in the mid $3000 range for their "stock" frame - the Fierte - which is titanium...
Forum: Open Topic (cycling related) 10-07-2006, 02:40 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,064
Posted By neuroticcyclist
I hope the 60 cm works. I weigh 150 and am...

I hope the 60 cm works.

I weigh 150 and am 6'2". I ride a 61 cm (oddball brand) but had to have the handlebars narrowed, since bikes that big are guy sized and the big handlebars were too wide...
Forum: Open Topic (cycling related) 09-24-2006, 12:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 625
Posted By neuroticcyclist
In addition to stem height that is discussed,...

In addition to stem height that is discussed, remember to keep your arms "soft". You should not have elbows locked and it should be as if your arms are floating. It is weight that is tiring them. ...
Forum: New Riders 09-24-2006, 12:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 673
Posted By neuroticcyclist
The advice you have been given is good. Most...

The advice you have been given is good. Most importantly, act in a consistent manner. If you are going to go down slowly, move over to the right and start that way. Someone on a consistent line...
Forum: New Riders 09-24-2006, 12:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 584
Posted By neuroticcyclist
I agree with the comment about Orbea and Scott as...

I agree with the comment about Orbea and Scott as triathlon bikes. I would suggest making sure you visit a couple local bike shops, including ones that don't cater primarily to triathletes. Try to...
Forum: New Riders 09-24-2006, 12:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 509
Posted By neuroticcyclist
Sidi. the ones with the little rachet adjustment...

Sidi. the ones with the little rachet adjustment mechanism that lets you tighten and loosen while you ride.
Forum: New Riders 09-24-2006, 12:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,078
Posted By neuroticcyclist
I am confused. I too am right dominant so unclip...

I am confused. I too am right dominant so unclip (usually) on the right. I then, before light changes, move the left pedal (still clipped) to a 1 pm position so I can clearly push down on that...
Forum: New Riders 09-24-2006, 12:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 774
Posted By neuroticcyclist
That is life with Look pedals. You get used to...

That is life with Look pedals. You get used to it. :-)
Forum: Open Topic (cycling related) 09-24-2006, 12:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 485
Posted By neuroticcyclist
Definitely not toe down. Ankling tends to reduce...

Definitely not toe down. Ankling tends to reduce the activation of your hamstrings that are activated when you push your heel down a bit (we're talking clipless here). The hamstrings and the ***...
Forum: Open Topic (cycling related) 09-24-2006, 12:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 678
Posted By neuroticcyclist
I too am faster than my husband. Lots of...

I too am faster than my husband. Lots of training, low body fat, years of use of my muscles, good core strength and large lung capacity have given me high v02 max.

I think, though, that there are...
Forum: New Riders 08-20-2005, 05:09 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,030
Posted By neuroticcyclist
As others have said, if you rule out fit, relax...

As others have said, if you rule out fit, relax those shoulders and don't lock your elbows. also, don't curve your back - it is really a lean forward from the pelvis (as they have you do in...
Forum: Open Topic (cycling related) 08-20-2005, 05:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 623
Posted By neuroticcyclist
Agree on the trainer. Read Chris Carmichael's...

Agree on the trainer. Read Chris Carmichael's book about how long to stay on it compared to roads.

I also recommend big screen tv and DVD. I turn out the lights, crank up the tension and watch a...
Forum: Open Topic (cycling related) 07-08-2005, 05:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,137
Posted By neuroticcyclist
I vote with the heat index folks. Humidity and...

I vote with the heat index folks. Humidity and bad air quality multiply heat, so 102 out west or the mediterranean where is dryer (if no smog) may be fine but here, in the Mid-Atlantic, there are...
Forum: New Riders 07-04-2005, 04:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 992
Posted By neuroticcyclist
Overtraining is a culprit. I can do cold, wet,...

Overtraining is a culprit. I can do cold, wet, etc. and am normally fine, except when overtired.

Allergies also crept on me in the early 40s. Don't know where you are, but... they hit you and...
Forum: New Riders 05-29-2005, 01:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 911
Posted By neuroticcyclist
I am 45 and need about 30 mins to feel warmed up....

I am 45 and need about 30 mins to feel warmed up. I make a point of taking it easy before tackling any hard part of the ride during that phase or else I feel my pulse going up too fast, triggering...
Forum: Open Topic (cycling related) 05-29-2005, 01:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 579
Posted By neuroticcyclist
The tips on cleaning and chamois varieties and...

The tips on cleaning and chamois varieties and chamois butter (or simply vaseline!!) work. Add me to the list of the seat not making the difference. For me, same seat is good or truly evil...
Forum: Open Topic (cycling related) 05-29-2005, 12:58 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,272
Posted By neuroticcyclist
My father in law was very depleted during chemo...

My father in law was very depleted during chemo and was given royal jelly for energy and it seemed to perk him up. I had looked the stuff up and found out that it is the food eaten by the queen bee!
Forum: New Riders 04-17-2005, 04:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 764
Posted By neuroticcyclist
At 6'2" and 170 I get to carry myself and the...

At 6'2" and 170 I get to carry myself and the biggest bike on earth up hills.

Long live the momentum on the descents!
Forum: Open Topic (cycling related) 04-17-2005, 03:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 492
Posted By neuroticcyclist
At the risk of weighing in with serious...

At the risk of weighing in with serious conversation, first, the answer depends on your homeowners policy. Many cover "personalty" which includes bikes, furniture, a limited amount of jewelry and...
Forum: Open Topic (cycling related) 04-17-2005, 03:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 846
Posted By neuroticcyclist
Both of those are good exercises. Make sure (and...

Both of those are good exercises. Make sure (and Pilates will tell you this) to keep the stomach in when you do the exercise. That protects the back.

The most simple pilates stretch/abs I do...
Forum: Tips-n-Tricks 04-16-2005, 01:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 827
Posted By neuroticcyclist
Trainers are great for hill training. I live out...

Trainers are great for hill training. I live out east where we have shorter hills. intervals work for training for Europe or out West in the US, but.... on the rainy days one can really do a LONG...
Forum: Open Topic (cycling related) 04-16-2005, 01:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 846
Posted By neuroticcyclist
I too recommend Pilates and a ball. It has done...

I too recommend Pilates and a ball. It has done amazing things for flexibility (i.e., staying in the drops for a long time) and lower back strength. I supplement that by lifting in the winter and...
Forum: Open Topic (cycling related) 04-14-2005, 03:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,258
Posted By neuroticcyclist
my unmentionables....

my unmentionables....
Forum: Open Topic (cycling related) 04-14-2005, 03:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 525
Posted By neuroticcyclist
Smile Ditto for the inserts. But get them fitted with...

Ditto for the inserts. But get them fitted with a specialist!

Plantar fascitis was my first guess and I see someone else mentioned it. The plantar fasiciae are the soft tissues that make up the...
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