Sunday, March 28, 2010
Friday, March 26, 2010
Cramp remedies?
25 years ago I used to drink this stuff after a long ride. Apparently quinine is the only scientifically tested remedy for cramps. Magnesium, calcium and potassium have shown some effect but not as clearly as quinine. Quinine does have some nasty side effects ( heart rythmn, stroke, etc.) and is not recommended for distance cycling use.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Cramps at 26 mph!
The bad news: I had some cramping issues today
The good news: I was cruising along at 26 mph when it happened
Fortunately I was able to slowly ride through the cramps and get back up to speed. I need to research cramping though...never suffered from cramping like this before.
The good news: I was cruising along at 26 mph when it happened
Fortunately I was able to slowly ride through the cramps and get back up to speed. I need to research cramping though...never suffered from cramping like this before.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Day off/ Weights /day off
I'm trying the "slow burn" method of weight training. All I can say is: "Its darn hard to lift weights slowly!"
Sunday, March 21, 2010
34 miles Woodinville to Issaquah turnabout
34 miles. Windy and warm 68F. A bit tired but OK. Climbed mint grove hill at 11mph!
Saturday, March 20, 2010
14 miles FAST
Woodinville to Redmond Wind aided average speed =21.9 mph
Redmond to Woodinville wind handicap
Total average speed- 20mph
204/20= 10.2 hours to Portland ( plus stops)
Speed training continues....
Broke my rear brake cable and dropped my new water bottle twice. That cage has got to go.
Redmond to Woodinville wind handicap
Total average speed- 20mph
204/20= 10.2 hours to Portland ( plus stops)
Speed training continues....
Broke my rear brake cable and dropped my new water bottle twice. That cage has got to go.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
30 minutes on the trainer
Weight = 180.5 lbs
Bought the planetbike light combo...these are bright!
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Sunday, March 14, 2010
19 miles, Microsoft hill
A bit warmer today, but overcast. rode 19 miles including the Microsoft hill. I've concluded that I need to focus on hills because that's clearly a weak spot. Gatorade kept me humming right along, slightly tired from Saturdays ride.
John & Brad's excellent ride (34 miles)
Rode with John. Woodinville to Sammamish/Issaquah roundabout. Windy start , brisk, had some pace issues with the recumbent vs the upright diamond frame bike. That settled itself out after Marymoor. John blasted by me up mint grove hill, got about a 200 yard lead which was eaten up quickly on the downhill when I attacked while he was scarfing down a powerbar...heh heh heh. With the wind at our backs the ride back was easier. I had consistent energy and did not bonk ( gatorade + flat bananas)
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
30 minutes on the trainer
30 minutes on the trainer, easy spin. My weight ticked up to 182 (mostly due to a birthday food binge.)
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Morning ride...no zip at all
Rode early today...no real breakfast. Felt really bad for most of the 17 miles I struggled through. I was able to hit a cruising speed of 23mph for about a mile but my stomach was upset and my legs were stiff and lacked any real strenghth. I called it after I ate a snack that had very little effect. There was some wind which didn't help, but mostly I was not peppy. On the bright side it was a georgeous day and I passed numerous fit looking riders without feeling good at all. The new rear wheel cover performed perfectly.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Wheel covers!
I took monday off, my legs were tired from sunday's ride. Tuesday I did 30 minutes of spinning on the trainer. Still a bit stiff, but it got better toward the end.
My wheel covers have arrived. These are a bit heavy but very tough. Sizing needs some tweaking to fit properly, but they should work
Weight =180.4lbs
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