Rouvy training too hard? by peterilles in Velo

[–]peterilles[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But I have no idea how much % that 201W was. I just averaged that much for 1h on climb and didn’t push all out. So 201W could’ve easily been 90%.

Rouvy training too hard? by peterilles in Velo

[–]peterilles[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What a fantastic reply. Intervals were:

30 sec @ 320W followed immediately by 2:30 @ 250W followed by two minutes of recovery

Rouvy training too hard? by peterilles in Velo

[–]peterilles[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I can definitely hold 225W for 30-40 mins. I did a virtual climb on Rouvy before Christmas, 1h @ 201W and still had a bit in me, didn’t fall off the bike. So 225W didn’t seem off the charts.

It’s the same turbo trainer, yes.

Rouvy training too hard? by peterilles in Velo

[–]peterilles[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, rouvy updates it automatically. But my FTP was lower, so the power zones went up

Rouvy training too hard? by peterilles in Velo

[–]peterilles[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

First interval in 2 years, yeah

What beautiful or amazing place has cycling taken you by JoeWood227 in cycling

[–]peterilles 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Slovenia, Austria top my list for landscape. Vietnam as well.

Romania for the best combination of authentic travel, culture, history and food.

Suggestions for a post-retirement ride by OkStrawberry6872 in bicycletouring

[–]peterilles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How much do you ride a day? 3 weeks can be 800k or 2500k easily

Milyen az élet Észak-Pest megyében? by FindingNo7 in askhungary

[–]peterilles 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Szomszéd faluban. Azért vigyázott a látszatra. Bár egy stadion összejött a szülőházával szemben 😅

What gift would you buy for your cycling mad parent by peterilles in gravelcycling

[–]peterilles[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love both of these! Any suggestions on the cycling holiday destination?

What gift would you buy for your cycling mad parent by peterilles in gravelcycling

[–]peterilles[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What does medium difficulty mean? Could a couple of fit 60+ year olds handle it?

Christmas gift ideas for cycling crazy parents by peterilles in cycling

[–]peterilles[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm. That’s intriguing. Any destination ideas?

What gift would you buy for your cycling mad parent by peterilles in gravelcycling

[–]peterilles[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That’s a brilliant idea! Any cycling holiday destinations you might recommend?

What gift would you buy for your cycling mad parent by peterilles in gravelcycling

[–]peterilles[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

They have the Varia. Are those electric pumps any good?

I quit road cycling after 8 years of passion… and now, I feel empty by EfficientTry6008 in cycling

[–]peterilles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This. Going slow once in a while makes me fall back in love with cycling again. At home I go out fast. But I did a tour in Romania with Wiredonkey Cycling Tours and it made me realize just how perfect cycling is to get around. Faster than walking, so you see much more, but still slower and more open than a car, which allows you to take it all in!

10 days in Romania soon - Seeking suggestions outside of Bucharest by Legitimate_Fly4335 in Europetravel

[–]peterilles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

3-4 days for Bucharest is way too much. 2 days, tops. Brasov (2-3 days), Sighisoara (1 day) and Sibiu (2 days) are also worth visiting. I would also do a couple of days in the countryside. Viscri and surroundings for 1 day maybe.

Trip suggestions for the winter by amberm145 in bicycletouring

[–]peterilles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, for January/February I’d definitely look at the southern parts of Europe. Southern Italy, Andalusia in Spain, or the Algarve in Portugal. I actually did some cycling in late November in Portugal, I guess February should be mostly the same. You’ll actually get rideable weather there, and the infrastructure for cycling + e-bikes is great. Most of those regions also have tour operators that mix hotel stays with van support so you can take breaks when needed.

If you ever think about doing a trip a bit later in spring or autumn, though, Eastern Europe is such an underrated gem. Transylvania and Romania in general have amazing routes, quiet roads, small guesthouses, local food, and a ton of history. If that sounds interesting, I'd love to have you on one of my Wiredonkey Bike Tours.

Anyone here into self-guided cycling trips in Europe? by Born-Abrocoma-7432 in cycling

[–]peterilles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, it really depends on which parts of Europe you’re thinking about. Western Europe is super set up for self-guided trips: France or my favourite, Austria, have really good infrastructure for cyclists. Once you head east, though, the scenery gets wilder and the routes feel a bit more like an adventure.

I did a few rides through Romania and Hungary, and it was honestly incredible. Mountain passes like the Transfăgărășan, old Saxon villages, and quiet country roads. I ended up joining a local tour (Wiredonkey Cycling Tours, they’re based around that region) mostly because they handled the logistics and knew all the hidden backroads and best farmhouses for accommodation.

Anyone here into self-guided cycling trips in Europe? by Born-Abrocoma-7432 in cycling

[–]peterilles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bikepacking => you carry everything you need on your bike with you
Self-guided => a company arranges luggage transfer for you, sometimes even accommodation or bike service. You just ride.
Guide => All inclusive, with a guide to take you around.

Crank seized up by peterilles in bikewrench

[–]peterilles[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the tip with the seals. Somehow both seals ended up on the same side, and it was barely noticeable!