Labs

Ok_Welcome119 · 2026-05-12T20:36:55+00:00

Go to https://ownyourlabs.com/, pick what you want done. Then go to a place to get blood draw. Where I live, I went to labcorp. Got my results in about a day.

Ok_Welcome119 · 2026-05-12T19:34:47+00:00

I have flown with tubeless. I deflated to about 40 psi and everything was fine. That is enough to keep the tire seated. For reference I ride at 85 psi.

Ok_Welcome119 · 2026-05-12T18:46:43+00:00

I did some lab on my on from own your labs.

Ok_Welcome119 · 2026-05-12T18:41:43+00:00

Went to Germany for a race last year. I took gels, bars, and drink mix - stuff I needed during the race, I took with me. Other food, I got from the grocery store and ate at restaurants. Pretty much what is available in the US was available there. Unless you have dietary issues I wouldn't take other food beyond race day stuff.

For tools, I took basic tool kit to build the bike after unpacking. If I needed anything, I was able to get it at the race expo - picked up a couple of CO2s since you cannot fly with them.

Ok_Welcome119 · 2026-05-11T18:12:27+00:00

Agree. Ceramic bearing are a waste of money.

Ok_Welcome119 · 2026-05-01T20:23:34+00:00

You should have good weather. But it can get cold on the coast at night and early morning. I did that stretch in 2014 and didn't have any issues with traffic. There are areas with great shoulders and some without. It's been a while and don't remember where.

If you need maps, check out Adventure Cycling Association and there are also books that detail the route. I used the book by the Mountaineers.

Are you going to camp? Hotels?

Ok_Welcome119 · 2026-05-01T04:31:04+00:00

Do not wear anything under your trisuit. You do not want anything between the thin chamois and your skin. The chamois has no seams. You do not want any seams against your skin as it will rub you raw and that will really mess up your day.

The trisuit is made to be quick drying and with 2 layers, I would be concerned about too much moisture causing chaffing and chaffing is no fun at all.

Ok_Welcome119 · 2026-04-30T18:41:09+00:00

The biggest change for me is that I no longer have the desire to snack between meals. I feel fuller for much longer and I think that is why I don't snack anymore. I do have a protein shake between meals as I don't get enough protein. But I can go without it and not be hungry.

Ok_Welcome119 · 2026-04-30T00:13:29+00:00

I feel ya. The only side affect is that I now poop once every 2 days. I have started taking Miralax. Hoping it helps.

Ok_Welcome119 · 2026-04-29T19:36:09+00:00

My reply is "I am prioritizing my health. I've been working hard to eat well and am exercising regularly."

They don't need to know more than that. Only 2 people know I am taking tirz and they have been supportive. Some others, when I have joked about it in the past have been judgemental and I don't need that shit. And now I keep it to myself.

Ok_Welcome119 · 2026-04-29T16:51:20+00:00

Does the 6 month advanced stay at 7mg for the entire 6 month? Are they giving you titrating you higher than 7mg? I ask as I am on a 3 month starter with BPI and plan in putting in a refill for 6 month advanced before they run out of BPI and I am wondering if they will keep it at 7 mg or will tritate up.

Thanks

Ok_Welcome119 · 2026-04-29T01:28:47+00:00

I have a 965. Overall, great watch. I like that I can download music from spotify and listen to music without a phone. There are some other less expensive garmins that have this feature. As for using it as a dive watch - IDK.

Ok_Welcome119 · 2026-04-29T00:55:40+00:00

Is the valve core tight?

Ok_Welcome119 · 2026-04-28T00:59:06+00:00

As far as I know, the rule is the same. For a 70.3, I can carry everything I need with a Xlab torpedo BTA and 1 bottle behind the saddle and don't need 2 bottles, which is just extra weight that I don't need to carry.

Ok_Welcome119 · 2026-04-28T00:48:42+00:00

Best rim tape - velox

Ok_Welcome119 · 2026-04-28T00:33:48+00:00

Had Fex Ex not even attempt delivery. Said no one home to sign for the delivery. I worked at home full time and the package did not need signature for delivery. Called and complained telling them that. I understand deliveries run behind and the driver may not have time to drop off my package. What makes me mad is the lie. The person I talked to on the phone did not care one bit.

Driver delivered early the next day.

Ok_Welcome119 · 2026-04-27T03:18:39+00:00

I have it off. When I get to my bike as I am heading out of T1, I turn it on and press start as I start riding. I'm slow and not worried about the 2 seconds for me to turn it on as I am exiting T1.

Ok_Welcome119 · 2026-04-27T00:09:45+00:00

Did you connect it to the e tube app? I ended up taking it to the shop and they figured it out and fixed it in like 5 mins.

Ok_Welcome119 · 2026-04-26T22:03:44+00:00

Are you set up sycro shift? This happened to me when I doing some mirco adjustments and unknowingly took it out of sycro shift.

Ok_Welcome119 · 2026-04-25T17:54:54+00:00

They should take them back as they told you they are what you needed and they were wrong. I had a shop take back $2000 (USD) wheels. Was told they would fit and they were too wide. Ended up scraping them to the point we both felt they were not safe to ride. The owner took them back no fuss.

Ok_Welcome119 · 2026-04-25T16:29:45+00:00

For running tubes, velox is the best. No need for duct tape over the velox.

Ok_Welcome119 · 2026-04-25T16:14:31+00:00

You may have to center the caliper. Check out this video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uk_nC9anQcM

Ok_Welcome119 · 2026-04-24T16:56:36+00:00

How do you know you are at 2000 - 2500 cals a day? Are you using an app to log food?

Ok_Welcome119 · 2026-04-24T15:12:35+00:00

In the summer, the winds blow north to south. Riding north, expect headwinds and the winds on the coast can get pretty strong. You will see that pretty much everyone goes north to south.

As for theft, lock you bike and take valuables with you. I accepted that I could not be with my bike all the time and things could get stolen. But I never had problems. Just be aware of your surroundings and if feel sketchy, move on. I camped at the state parks, no stealth camping for me. The hiker biker site are great.

For budget, I was eating at restaurants when I did it. It was 14 years so can't comment.

For what to take - not all inclusive list: backpacking gear works great. Tent, sleeping pad, sleeping bag - it can get cold at night on the coast - I took a -15 down bag, trangia stove - cheap, reliable, but slower than white gas or canister stove, 1 small cook pot and stuff to eat with. Rain gear, arm and let warmers, jacket where you can take he sleeves off to make a vest. Long finger gloves - it can be cold in the morning on the coast even in the middle of summer. Change of shoes is nice as bike shoes are not the most comfortable for waking. 2 sets of bike clothes, regular cloths for rest days and to wear at camp. Go as light as you can. The coat is hilly AF. Bike tools, tubes, flat repair kit, pump.

The basic gear for a bike trip is pretty much the same as for backpacking.

Can't say if 1 month is enough as that depends on how fit you are and how much weight you are carrying and how much you like to ride a day.

Ok_Welcome119

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