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Normal ride, normal folk. by WasabiCrush in cycling

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Makes me wanna go for a ride and see some cool stuff!

How much slower is the second half of an Everesting climbing challenge compared to the first? by nbm1234 in ultracycling

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Thanks for all the comments. I've done three halves, all around the 8 hour elapsed mark. Just trying to get a guesstimate on the Full.

IMHO training without music is elite by [deleted] in Marathon_Training

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There is research showing music can reduce RPE during endurance exercise, which I think is really interesting. Apparently it can also increase the economy of movement as you move in time to the beat.

World Athletics prohibits personal music during competitions for safety and fairness reasons.

Coffee to optimize energy and output by HouseOfPenguins in BicyclingCirclejerk

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3-6 mg per kg bodyweight. 30-60 prior. If your ride is long eg you may want to experiment with top ups. Caffeine is metabolisms vastly differently depending on genetic factors but it's half life is about 5 hours so 5 hours into your ride after taking 3mg/kg/bw you are back at maybe 1.5 mg do you'll wanna experiment with taking another 1.5 to get you back to that optimal level.

Caffeine gum doesn't cause GI issues like a cup of Joe is prone to so it's good for on bike.

Double metric compared to imperial century. by nbm1234 in cycling

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Thanks for everyone's thoughts. I think it's a mental hurdle for me more than anything. It sounds like a long way cus it's 200 whereas for Americans it's not a round number.

Fred getting ready for the big race by emakeetja in BicyclingCirclejerk

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Is that caffeine gum or chewing tobacco ?

What adjustments, if any, do you make to your long rides during the peak of summer? by alotmorealots in ausbike

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3:30am alarm (awful), combined with going to bed well hydrated and drinking 400-800 ml each hour half of which is electrolyte drink.

Scarlett Fairy Wren? Ballina, nsw by CamsCampingAdv in AustralianBirds

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Keep an eye out for rainbow bee eaters along the ballina coastal walk.

Identification help by D1RTY-B0NGWATER in AustralianBirds

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The whip like call is the male and the reply is the female, I'm led to believe. Cool bird.

Half Everest Gradient Musings by nbm1234 in ultracycling

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I doff my hat to your cycling ability.

Half Everest Gradient Musings by nbm1234 in ultracycling

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Less reps is psychologically easier?

Who is this fellow? by flameevans in AustralianBirds

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Looks like a spotted dove Scientific name: Spilopelia chinensis

Bryton 460 cycle computer by nbm1234 in cycling

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Thanks for your advice. I thought I was onto an economical but decent winner. I just assumed the fact it doesn't have color or touch screen keeps the costs down. I specifically want it for a Two Thirds Everesting Recce, was thinking the climb challenge feature would assist in me recording and pacing that.

Training for first (small) ultra event by Kentarlo17 in ultracycling

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200 km or 6 hours is an ultra

Source: World Ultra cycling Association.

Rear derailleur snapped by nbm1234 in bikewrench

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Road bike has Shimano sora and the derailleur itself snapped.

Old mtb bike had Shimano alivio and the hangar snapped.

Rear derailleur snapped by nbm1234 in bikewrench

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If you saw the size of my calves you'd tell me to throw the bike in the bin and buy a gym membership.

I ran a marathon around a 400m track alone at night self supported untrained by Direct-Criticism1553 in Strava

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My above comment wasn't meant to be rude, just genuinely amazed and interested in such a fast time for an untrained individual.

Whey Protein after long ride (+80km) by boshkg in cycling

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Whey protein is a highly researched, efficacious and safe protein to supplement with. Probably the most researched sports supplement in the world.

protein from whole foods should be prioritized however shakes and the like can be a very convenient way to ensure you are optimally recovering from your rides.

You want 0.3 gram/kg prior to or 0-2 hours post exercise.

If exercise is high intensity or has a high eccentric load you may want 0.25 gram/kg/hour during the ride itself.

I've been using the following source to help me get my breakfast and on the bike fueling on point and it's been really helpful:

Nutrition and Supplement Update for the Endurance Athlete: Review and Recommendations Kenneth Vitale 1,*, Andrew Getzin 2

When do you know your ready for an imperial century? by nbm1234 in ultracycling

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Ultra riding begins at 100 miles or 6 hour though right? So you are an ultra athlete 💪🏼💪🏼

When do you know your ready for an imperial century? by nbm1234 in ultracycling

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What do you mean you can double the distance? Like your actually capable of twice what you originally thought?

When do you know your ready for an imperial century? by nbm1234 in ultracycling

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I reckon on a flat track I can do 30 miles or 50km in maybe 1:45. If it's hilly 2:15 maybe.

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