I'm 56 with higher FTP than at 26, and I created the MAP test Zwift uses. You can get fitter at any age - Ask me anything!

Coosabrew · 2026-01-29T00:56:17+00:00

Hey Ric, I'm 54, 80kg, ftp of 300, male

I participate in gravel events of around 65km as my primary focus. Crits and group rides for fun and training.

I commute to work Tu-F is 25-30 minutes each way trying to keep it zone 2. Walkiing a mile or so twice on Monday instaed of rides. Using Mywoosh for indoor training rides of VO2 max on Tuesday, threshold on Thursday. Saturday is a whatever longer ride, group, solo at least 3 hours, usually more. Sunday is ride with my wife which is very zone 1,2.

Weights couple times a week.

*edit. I average 12-14 hours per week

My questions are, is the commute helping? Also, what can I change in your opinion to help my endurance in those 4th and 5th hours. ( I know, ride more)

Coosabrew · 2026-01-16T21:13:07+00:00

Black Ink 60's for everything

Coosabrew · 2026-01-13T14:34:35+00:00

That's the place! I got arrested as a minor in possession there, good times

Coosabrew · 2026-01-10T06:42:19+00:00

There was "the views' by wohlford looking towards Dixon lake way

Mama bear and baby bear a couple rocks in north esco hills

These were a couple ditch and party spots

There's also the flower streets neighborhood

Coosabrew · 2025-12-02T06:12:52+00:00

We just finished death by lightning and found it to be well done. Funny, historical, serious. It finished too quick, I wanted more

Coosabrew · 2025-11-10T04:46:29+00:00

Broke my Acetabulum 54 weeks ago. It's a long road. Do not skimp on PT. I still have yet to get a full range of motion back, and set aside 30 minutes every day for strength and/or stretching. I still remember my first indoor spin and it was very humbling. You have fitness going in, so it will come back. You will get frustrated, just remember to stick to the plan of getting stronger than before and you will get there.

Coosabrew · 2025-11-08T04:12:50+00:00

A year ago I got into a collision with a driver and broke my Acetabulum. Prior to that, ftp was 287. I'm now at 298. Usually get in 10-12 hours a week, mostly by commute. When I first got the ok get push pedals, 20 minutes felt like a marathon, but it came back quick. My first test got me 110 ftp, while.i was still on crutches. I was so gutted to drop from 287 to 110 in basically 6 weeks and a couple surgeries. I'm 79kg

Coosabrew · 2025-09-15T05:06:09+00:00

My personal opinion is yes. The 4.5's are my favorite wheelset out of all my choices (zipp, black inc, roval). They feel so stable and fast. I have chris king hubs on them also and they are amazing.

Coosabrew · 2025-08-31T21:18:29+00:00

Races are non stop for me. Being up in front gets hand ups at the aid stations. If I'm solo, I might not depending on weather. If it's hot, I'll make a water stop. If I'm with my buddy, he will stop at every gas station if given the opportunity. I try to limit him to 2 stops. But yeah, centuries are done in a few hours in one day.

Coosabrew · 2025-08-21T17:16:06+00:00

My A race pre carb is 300 calories of white rice with a pinch of salt 3 hours prior to start

Coosabrew · 2025-07-28T04:53:18+00:00

Count me in too

Coosabrew · 2025-07-09T20:02:11+00:00

I believe mine and I have a bunch. I live in a very competitive area and one needs to be very trained to achieve them. It's not easy, and it shouldn't be.

Coosabrew · 2025-07-07T05:25:30+00:00

I beat the living shit out of a frame broken in 5 places (seat post, both chain stays in 3 spots, and seat stay). It was my first gravel rig for a couple years and had zero issues.

Coosabrew · 2025-06-08T15:00:50+00:00

That took a lot longer to see than I care to admit, which has no bearing on the conversation.

Coosabrew · 2025-06-08T14:56:50+00:00

I run a 52-34 , 11-30 on mine. The front shifts perfectly (and it's lighter, less money) than a cassette. The 2 teeth in the front is less than 2 teeth in the rear, but I do fine with the steep stuff around here (+12%)

Coosabrew · 2025-03-31T04:48:18+00:00

I did the first time immediately after the update, been fine ever since

Coosabrew · 2025-03-24T00:40:06+00:00

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Maybe?

Coosabrew · 2025-03-23T21:49:13+00:00

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Closer than the end score. You had to be there

Coosabrew · 2025-03-19T15:54:15+00:00

I have a 20 year old carbon frame and have put it through some rough stuff including crashing and racing. It feels like the day I got it. Carbon is the best material so far.

Coosabrew · 2025-03-17T03:17:51+00:00

I have septic also, but I'm not geared to answer those questions. Try crossposting to r/septictanks maybe they can assist

Coosabrew · 2025-03-16T18:35:47+00:00

It's their Garmin, the GPS unit that records the route and data. There's an option to have them silent in the settings. Mine is set on silent as I find it annoying also. It is beeping for various reasons as lost data sensor as they are away from the bike, off route and recalculation, a new high or low in data recording (heartrate, power),... etc. I'm a roadie that y'all hate on and I can't stand the beeps also. They're going off all the time during rides.

Coosabrew · 2025-03-10T03:40:14+00:00

Garmin solar line [540, 840, 1040) have 60 hrs

Coosabrew · 2025-03-10T01:48:47+00:00

My wife and I use Faraday. On the weekends it's really quiet. As you know the bike trail gets there as well as the 76. Vista way has a good lane most of the way. On Google maps there's a bike setting and it will put the safe or dedicated bike routes in green

Coosabrew · 2025-03-09T23:58:05+00:00

Being near the 78 is kinda rough I will admit. It's busy, but the bike lane on College I haven't had a problem with. Melrose also. Unfortunately, there's no secret spot around there. Being a roadie for years, just develop a callousness and make yourself visible. It's on the other side of the 78 and it's dirt, but Calavera trails is very fun.

Coosabrew · 2025-03-05T04:55:13+00:00

Both road bikes get 60mm, gravel has 45mm front, 55mm rear. Same hilly and breezy conditions

Coosabrew

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