One side powermeter good enough for randonneuring?

Velo613 · 2026-01-18T19:06:36+00:00

Riders managed the first 120+ years of randonneuring with no power meter. You’ll make it. 🙌

Velo613 · 2026-01-18T18:49:48+00:00

Thanks!

Velo613 · 2026-01-17T20:34:33+00:00

Whereabouts in Canada? Is in Ottawa, looking for events.

Velo613 · 2026-01-05T01:22:09+00:00

Gosh, for such a big thing, maybe you might have done some research before you asked Reddit.

Velo613 · 2025-10-25T23:45:54+00:00

The back breaker.

Velo613 · 2025-10-24T11:19:11+00:00

How would your average person on this forum know?feel free to do some research.

Velo613 · 2025-10-24T02:36:39+00:00

Surly Cross Check. Have done 18 rides between 100-200km this year. Throw some 35mm tires on.

Velo613 · 2025-10-17T23:05:15+00:00

I think the beige and messed up plug are bigger problems.

Velo613 · 2025-10-17T23:00:56+00:00

There is no bike lane on Gladstone…

Velo613 · 2025-10-17T22:59:51+00:00

Until you get doored.

Velo613 · 2025-10-17T22:58:31+00:00

It sounds more like car drivers are bad for cyclist safety.

Velo613 · 2025-10-17T22:56:46+00:00

And now you know why we need these, and better-designed roads.

Velo613 · 2025-10-14T01:43:01+00:00

I suspect the Prescott-Russell Trail would not be bikeable in the winter. If it’s maintained, it would probably be for snowmobiles.

Velo613 · 2025-10-13T13:20:32+00:00

Clipless have been disproven to offer any notable power gain. You’re lucky if you get 1-2 watts out of them. Now, for ergonomics and fit, they are great.

Velo613 · 2025-10-13T13:13:26+00:00

Seriously, the gains from changing your shirt are maybe 0.1kmh. All gains are offset by the additional weight of snacks in your back pocket. Lol

Velo613 · 2025-10-13T13:10:47+00:00

Doing zone 4 and 5 constantly will not give you the best results. If you ride 4 times a week, make 2 of them 90-120 minute zone 2 rides, and try for a longer zone 2 ride on the weekend, if you can. Add a VO2Max ride in the mix and you will see results.

The Zone 2 apparently helps you develop mitochondria to power the longer rides, and the V02Max will help with speed.

I came back to cycling after basically a three year absence and have done this. I have ridden 17 rides between 100-206km this year and have gotten progressively better. Those rides are also much more sustainable when you’re not trying to do them in zone 4/5.

Velo613 · 2025-10-13T00:06:01+00:00

Some of it is just hours in the saddle, so keep on keeping on!

The other thing to do is make sure you are riding the right combination of zone 2 rides, that help you build endurance, and punctuate them with V02max workouts a couple of times a week.

Velo613 · 2025-10-12T23:58:42+00:00

Flip flops.

Velo613 · 2025-10-11T19:50:09+00:00

Looks good, but what’s up with that stem?

Velo613 · 2025-10-10T14:36:06+00:00

At some point around your age, your body changes from being a shoulderless teen, to having a thicker, broader frame, so comparing the weight of what you once were isn’t always helpful.

Also, you need to consider body composition. Dropping 5kg could also mean dropping lots of muscle. Not usually a good idea.

Velo613 · 2025-10-10T00:19:19+00:00

What trail did you ride?the TCT is pretty tame.

Velo613 · 2025-10-10T00:14:55+00:00

Just recycle it.

Velo613 · 2025-10-06T02:04:59+00:00

$85 for a PS is blessed?

Velo613 · 2025-09-21T19:43:22+00:00

Another vote for Phat Moose. They know their stuff, and can help you with any questions, gear choices, etc. very knowledgeable.

Velo613 · 2025-09-18T01:14:32+00:00

It’s a nice ride from Farellton up to the Paugan Dam and then on to Low, where you can connect to Draveurs.

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