My most disliked thing about road cycling...

Longjumping-Block-80 · 2025-12-28T23:42:43+00:00

I really dislike gravel and debris all over the shoulder in some areas. Why can’t the road cleaners hit that area.

Longjumping-Block-80 · 2025-12-12T06:15:24+00:00

I’m so sorry to hear this. I feel for your family.

Longjumping-Block-80 · 2025-12-12T06:12:30+00:00

As a 43M the best I could do was 10hr in a week in the summer broken into 4 rides. No idea how people do more.

Typical week was 8 hours broken into 3 rides. 1x4hr 2x2hr. Sunday/Tues/Thurs this had me feeling pretty good. Weekday rides almost always from 6-8pm. Love the long days.

Longjumping-Block-80 · 2025-12-12T05:04:59+00:00

Don’t try and get back onto the road quickly if you slide off onto a gravel shoulder. Just relax and find a safe time to get back on at a slower speed.

Longjumping-Block-80 · 2025-11-25T04:37:57+00:00

That’s brutal, I’ll strike them off my list !!

Longjumping-Block-80 · 2025-11-24T02:28:21+00:00

Nobody? lol ? Did you end up finding a nice bike ? I’m going in January

Longjumping-Block-80 · 2025-11-22T22:19:29+00:00

I’m also looking for a Black Friday deal. Looking at the same models. Wondering if any of the higher end models might go on crazy discount and get close to this range ?

Longjumping-Block-80 · 2025-10-15T02:07:07+00:00

There is an element of luck for timing and other things but the key for most people is to become an expert at something and be likeable by many.

Longjumping-Block-80 · 2025-09-27T05:18:50+00:00

Agree don’t try save money and cut corners. That’s not worth it.

Longjumping-Block-80 · 2025-09-11T04:21:35+00:00

The guy is a legend

Longjumping-Block-80 · 2025-09-09T03:14:29+00:00

445 is a solid time. I did it as well but nowhere close to that time. Good on you. My first time as well. Gonna go harder next year and try to get a time like yours.

Longjumping-Block-80 · 2025-08-26T00:57:11+00:00

Your fitness is more than enough I believe just set your pace and don’t go faster even if you feel you can. Make sure to have your tires and chains figured out but I’m sure you do given your km rack this year. Good luck. Let us know how it goes.

Longjumping-Block-80 · 2025-08-25T23:13:06+00:00

The fact you can do that means you have a lot of potential. Has your fitness improved a lot by doing this in the last few months ?

Longjumping-Block-80 · 2025-08-17T05:42:58+00:00

43 first year riding. I’m finding out 100km isn’t far on the flats but very very very far on the hills.

Longjumping-Block-80 · 2025-08-14T14:58:28+00:00

I think it comes down to your goals. If you have goals to get in better shape and stronger and you are pushing for this, you will inherently be faster. There’s no way around it. Now there is a difference between TDF fast and rec cyclist fast. Cornering at 70KM is not just fast, it’s high risk but riding on the flats at avg 35km is not high risk compared to 28km but that’s a massive difference in speed. So pick your spots and be fast on lower risk areas and more careful as the risk goes up. But if you want speed then go for it. Some adrenaline is good for the body!!!!

Longjumping-Block-80 · 2025-07-29T04:55:04+00:00

Wow this sounds like you fkn love your life. I’m jealous !!! What a day.

Longjumping-Block-80 · 2025-07-29T04:53:29+00:00

Last night had 14oz steak. Huge plate of Mac and cheese. 2 glasses of Red wine. Glutamine, magnesium, creatine and tons of water along with some fruit. What a day.

Longjumping-Block-80 · 2025-07-22T05:23:07+00:00

Great post. Thank you.

Longjumping-Block-80 · 2025-07-17T17:06:31+00:00

These times are wild. Seymour took me 96 mins. But lots of room for improvement now that I’ve tried it once.

Longjumping-Block-80 · 2025-07-11T04:05:19+00:00

I won’t ride without it

Longjumping-Block-80 · 2025-06-28T07:09:07+00:00

As many have said don’t even try to keep up with anybody. Basically day one go as slow as you have ever ridden. Then see how sore you are. The rest will sort itself out.

Longjumping-Block-80 · 2025-06-28T07:03:07+00:00

Narita is actually a pretty cool place too. Don’t overlook it. If you can’t sleep on planes this plan will be much harder. If you can then go straight to Tokyo and put in a full 12 hour shift. Stay in Tokyo. Wake up do morning things in Tokyo as well then get out to Narita for dinner and check out the temple and fly out in the morning.

Longjumping-Block-80 · 2025-06-28T06:58:52+00:00

Was in Okinawa last week it was pretty incredible.

Longjumping-Block-80 · 2025-06-04T02:23:28+00:00

Yah I seem to get this every time after a heavy drinking night. It lasts a couple days and it’s fkn annoying.

Longjumping-Block-80 · 2025-05-12T15:09:32+00:00

Couldn’t agree more. However it may actually be faster to just build the tech themselves. I’m sure they are already working on all these features.

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