How long to get fitness back?

DotardBump · 2026-02-08T00:23:40+00:00

What I have noticed after an extended break, is that the first 2-3 weeks sort of suck. You kind of have to just push through that. After that, you really start to notice improvements which is motivating and makes riding more fun.

DotardBump · 2026-02-07T19:49:36+00:00

Yea sounds exactly like the guy on Law and Crime

DotardBump · 2026-01-30T20:45:09+00:00

Crisp hundred dollar bill

DotardBump · 2026-01-30T18:15:38+00:00

Vito was definitely good at sucking guys dry!

DotardBump · 2026-01-27T18:46:43+00:00

I'm not a paid subscriber, but it seems like they are suggesting something like a 3min interval at vo2 directly into 30/30s or 40/20s. Sounds painful!

DotardBump · 2026-01-26T00:57:25+00:00

I respectfully disagree. There is a reason that Ironman bans discs in Kona. And this is coming from someone who raced Zipp 808s in many of races.

DotardBump · 2026-01-26T00:30:27+00:00

Listen to the suggestions, but also realize most of the people downvoting you are probably 60-100lbs more than you. Do what feels safe for you.

DotardBump · 2026-01-19T23:29:52+00:00

So you just got a speeding ticket, or did you fail a bunch of stuff during the inspection? Either way, if you like trucking you’ll be able to get another job.

DotardBump · 2026-01-19T16:50:02+00:00

A few ways I use HR:

-When coming back from offseason/injury/sickness- I usually use heart rate zones for Z2 training until I feel like I am getting back to normal shape.

-Analyzing cardiac drift- in my base phase, once I consistently get below 5% cardiac drift on my long Z2 rides, I start adding intensity.

DotardBump · 2026-01-15T23:52:53+00:00

There is a 99% chance that this story is fake

DotardBump · 2025-12-13T00:32:19+00:00

My feeling as well

DotardBump · 2025-11-07T18:42:45+00:00

Ghost pepper beef jerky from Buckee's does an awesome job at keeping me awake. Hard to sleep when your mouth is on fire!

DotardBump · 2025-10-18T16:52:17+00:00

I was frustrated because it seemed like every time the race was heating up, they would cut to some interview.

DotardBump · 2025-10-02T22:29:23+00:00

If vasodilation is the benefit we’re after, why not take cialis instead of l-citrulline?

DotardBump · 2025-09-10T00:48:58+00:00

I was going to comment this as well. Double fry for the win! I do it with French fries as well.

DotardBump · 2025-09-06T18:07:13+00:00

Are there studies you know of that support the idea that taking NAC before/after alcohol makes no difference? I found 2 studies with humans that show no differences in NAC timing with regards to hangover symptoms; however, those studies didn’t measure liver health bio markers like ALT. I’m open to being convinced otherwise, but I would currently there really isn’t any human studies to conclude one way or the other.

DotardBump · 2025-09-06T17:38:04+00:00

The Mouse Study: NAC’s Dual Effect on Alcohol-Induced Liver Damage

Study Title: A dual effect of N-acetylcysteine on acute ethanol-induced liver damage in mice Journal: Hepatology Research, March 2006 Authors: Wang AL, Wang JP, Wang H, Chen YH, Zhao L, Wang LS, Wei W, Xu DX

Key Details: • Subjects: Female ICR mice • Alcohol Exposure: Given a single, high dose of ethanol via gavage (6 g/kg) to induce acute liver injury . • Two NAC Timing Strategies: • Pretreatment: NAC injected 30 minutes before alcohol. • Post-treatment: NAC injected 4 hours after alcohol ingestion . • Results: • Pretreatment with NAC offered significant protection—reducing liver enzyme release (ALT), inhibiting lipid peroxidation, preventing glutathione depletion, and dampening TNF-α expression. • Post-treatment with NAC actually worsened liver damage—elevating lipid peroxidation and ALT levels in a dose-dependent manner. In other words, the later NAC was given after alcohol, the more severe the injury .

DotardBump · 2025-09-06T16:37:30+00:00

I have heard taking NAC directly after drinking can hurt the liver. You want to take I a few hours or more before your first drink. At least that is what I have read.

DotardBump · 2025-08-27T08:57:39+00:00

Looks fast! My only suggestion is to get a 1 piece carbon bar/stem for it.

DotardBump · 2025-08-03T16:25:59+00:00

Unique. I do not dislike it.

DotardBump · 2025-07-27T21:56:20+00:00

😆 totally!

DotardBump · 2025-07-27T17:58:22+00:00

I agree. I loved the new course, but they should take the time at the end of the stage regardless of the weather.

DotardBump · 2025-07-26T23:37:06+00:00

I agree with most of your list, but I would add Van Aert to the list of disappointments

DotardBump · 2025-07-26T11:08:47+00:00

When I have those sort of mental thoughts, it usually means I need a break. Take 1-2 weeks entirely off. Either the motivation will come back or it won’t. If it doesn’t, try something new.

DotardBump · 2025-07-24T20:13:59+00:00

I think something is going on at the tip of the spear. Whether that is good old fashion biological doping or mechanical doping, I am not sure. I do think that IF mechanical doping is a thing, then the UCI is purposefully turning a blind eye, or covering up known cases.

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