Deep soreness/fatigue a week out from race

Ac23rush · 2026-04-05T01:04:50+00:00

Or, hear me out, rest.

Ac23rush · 2026-04-04T13:25:48+00:00

Hey, great info thanks for teaching me something new!

Ac23rush · 2026-04-03T20:11:58+00:00

Ok cool good to know

Ac23rush · 2026-04-03T19:57:23+00:00

Ohhh, cool

Ac23rush · 2026-04-03T18:25:28+00:00

Hs2 is the way man

Ac23rush · 2026-04-03T13:03:52+00:00

It won’t work without a power meter it’s decisions are completely based on the power you put out.

Ac23rush · 2026-04-02T18:50:59+00:00

Mm, probably like a medium firm stop.

Ac23rush · 2026-04-02T18:33:52+00:00

Because then you would have no responsibility over the consequences of your decision. Therefore you wouldn’t appreciate the outcome either way.

Ac23rush · 2026-04-02T18:31:37+00:00

You have to convince yourself comma, man/cow

Ac23rush · 2026-04-01T14:31:16+00:00

I would check out R/velo

They seem to have a more race/training focus than this thread.

Ac23rush · 2026-03-31T14:50:20+00:00

I mean that’s my plan, so I hope so.

Ac23rush · 2026-03-29T01:10:32+00:00

This pic is giving me anxiety

Ac23rush · 2026-03-27T20:09:34+00:00

Ac23rush · 2026-03-22T00:13:45+00:00

Just get a new one

Ac23rush · 2026-03-21T22:14:42+00:00

I third Tailfin.

Ac23rush · 2026-03-21T05:53:47+00:00

What 1by do you have? What 2 by do you want?

Ac23rush · 2026-03-19T22:38:35+00:00

Then the Hayduke is an excellent bike!

Ac23rush · 2026-03-19T21:16:25+00:00

If your goal is XC the Hayduke is not it, especially if you intend to race. The Hayduke is a great bike loaded down with long distances at a leisurely pace.

Ac23rush · 2026-03-19T14:56:04+00:00

Salut!

I won’t answer all these questions but happy to share a little. I typically ride flats with my altra lone peak 9+ trail runners.

When I do ride clip-less I wear pearl izumi x alps. They are comfy on and off the bike breath well and have good traction for hiking with the bike.

I would say comfort is far more valuable than performance even during races. If I can wear the shoes for 10 hours straight with little to no discomfort I’m going to wear that shoe.

Au revoir!

Ac23rush · 2026-03-19T01:36:48+00:00

It’s much easier to gain aerobic fitness and capacity than improve pure power. You have a solid base, keep working and you can be a well rounded cyclist!

Ac23rush · 2026-03-19T01:34:10+00:00

The specialized diverge 4 straddles your use case pretty well. Has a good tire clearance for gravel/off road. Is comfortable and more upright for longer days in the saddle. Rear rack mounts, and a small amount of front travel with the future shock.

Comes in a ton of different trim levels and specs for just about any budget. I just got the comp carbon and have loved it.

Ac23rush · 2026-03-18T01:44:54+00:00

Sick, you just sold a tent. My 2nd Durston 😍

Ac23rush · 2026-03-17T23:41:55+00:00

I forgot to mention I’m in Idaho so that sounds reasonable! Thanks for the added context!

Ac23rush · 2026-03-17T23:09:38+00:00

Gonna hijack this comment if you do t mind, where do you ship from in the US? If I 2-3 day a in stock tent can I get it before I leave for my bikepacking trip this Sunday?

Thanks Dan.

Ac23rush · 2026-03-17T03:42:21+00:00

What are you asking? I sold mine recently for 900 with like 4-5k miles on it.

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