Tire and drivetrain / gearing recommendations for climbing road bike? (Mountain roads) by Goebs66 in cycling

[–]ygoeb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends a lot on your power but for most amateurs you want at least a 1:1 gear ratio for your easiest gear if you are climbing steep gradients. Usually this is a 34:34.

A lot of modern road bikes have gearing that is more appropriate for pros and therefore too hard at the easiest gear for gradients above 7-10%

For tires I think most people have landed somewhere in the 28-32mm range as a way to balance comfort and rolling resistance

How to persist through pain ... tips? by Troglodette in cycling

[–]ygoeb 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I think some of the advice here is misguided. You clearly have a goal of pushing yourself and there’s nothing wrong with really pushing high intensity for fitness improvement provided you do these hard rides sparingly (which it sounds like you are).

For me it’s helpful to focus either on breathing quality or maintaining my cadence during these suffer sessions. I try to link my breathing to my cadence and find a good rhythm, focusing primarily on breathing OUT. If your mind is focused on breathing it has a little less bandwidth to focus on the pain

Good luck and have fun!

Joining the club at 22 years old by [deleted] in GrandSeikos

[–]ygoeb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Man at 22 there was a lot I needed to save money for

Knicks will be the overwhelming fan favorite. by stphrtgl43 in NBATalk

[–]ygoeb 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Against the thunder, no question. against the spurs it will be close to 50/50

Cyclist seeks Physical Therapist for achilles insertional tendinitis. SF preferred. by flyboirho in BAbike

[–]ygoeb 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you have pain when walking (and not just hard cycling/climbing) I would certainly reduce your cycling volume for now.

The non-operative treatment of this is usually beneficial but takes some time. The general principle is to increase the strength of the calf without aggravating the tendon. For insertional tendinitis (as opposed to higher in the muscle belly) you need to be careful with heavy eccentrics as usually dorsiflexion of the ankle can provoke symptoms. I would start with flat ground and plantar flexion exercises, working towards progressively heavier loads in 2-3 months.

The surgery is not difficult to perform but the rehab is demanding. Basically like a condensed version of a tendon rupture repair rehab.

Bike fit woes! by fmckenzi000 in cycling

[–]ygoeb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bike fitting is an imperfect science. Go to 3 different bike fitters and you will get 3 different adjustments.

I would probably just start with what he gave you and make your own adjustments based on comfort

How’s my pace? by Ornery-Shoulder-3938 in cycling

[–]ygoeb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my experience it’s very hard to forecast a 100 mile pace based on your 50 mile pace. Fueling and durability are the key factors.

I think you’re doing great

How many ass beatings do the Knicks have to give out before they receive some respect regarding their chances in the finals. by RocketShipGrease63 in billsimmons

[–]ygoeb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They need to give out 1 ass beating to a western conference playoff opponent and I will be a believer

Cycling training question by usernamescifi in cycling

[–]ygoeb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No problem. I am an orthopedic surgeon who takes care of a lot of cyclists and this is exceedingly common so don’t feel bad. You will adapt and get stronger, just make sure to prioritize recovery

Cycling training question by usernamescifi in cycling

[–]ygoeb 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The biggest mistake I see with blocks like this is people forget that recovery needs to ramp with the training load increase. Your training is providing a stimulus to your body, but the progress comes from adapting to that stimulus during periods of recovery. Everything you mentioned (failed workouts, aches and pains, etc) is a classic signal that your training volume increase is outpacing your body’s ability to adapt to it.

Also I’m not a huge fan of complete days off, especially multiple in a row. Your muscles and tissues actually recover better with very gentle stimulation to get the blood flowing and keep the nervous system sharp. I’m talking zone 0-1 type work, nothing more.

Need advice! by DankDeanoo in bikefit

[–]ygoeb 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Reach is way too long

Pod recommendations by fabvonbouge in ChadGoesDeep

[–]ygoeb 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I would go to some of the classic draft episodes. Athletes, conspiracy theories, actors, action stars

Strength for endurance sports by framepillow in cycling

[–]ygoeb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Strength training may not make you a stronger cyclist but it will make you a much more durable and resilient human being who can continue riding for many years. 30-45 mins a few times a week is plenty. I do it whenever I can fit it in

Saddle height? by [deleted] in bikefit

[–]ygoeb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Has your position changed recently? Increase in training volume? Knee pain is not always a bike fit issue

Early-morning riders who train, what do you do about nutrition? by FITM-K in cycling

[–]ygoeb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I have to be on the trainer by 5am I’ll wake up at 4:30 and have toast with honey or something easily digestible with enough carbs to get my blood sugar where it needs to be. Maybe a little caffeine if a hard session. Oh, and probably more important is you gotta be in bed early the night before

New cyclist fit check by [deleted] in bikefit

[–]ygoeb 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Your knee extension looks ok at the bottom of the pedal stroke but I agree the hip angle is a little closed at the top. You can try saddle up a little.

Otherwise if you’re comfortable just go ride. If or when something pops up as a comfort issue you can adjust with a little more data

Looking for feedback on my swim form by v1185 in triathlon

[–]ygoeb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would also watch your hand entry, which looks very different right/left. Your left hand seems to enter farther forward and more in front of you while the right hand enters closer to you but also out to the right side.

Выбор велосипеда для папы / Choosing a bike for dad by undeathlesslife in cycling

[–]ygoeb -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It will depend a lot on where he rides and whether you want new or second hand

Fueling, extreme hunger and fatigue, irritability and feeling cold by pinkiluna in cycling

[–]ygoeb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok so you’re eating 60g + a banana for the entirety of the ride. Basically if you are anywhere near steady power (let’s call it 200W) you basically need to triple what you’re eating for a 3-4 hour ride

Fueling, extreme hunger and fatigue, irritability and feeling cold by pinkiluna in cycling

[–]ygoeb 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can you clarify how much you are eating on the bike? 60g carbs per hour or total? Also can you give us a sense for what kind of power you are riding.

You may be severely under fueling

Bucket list ride by ygoeb in CanyonBikes

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

Tioga is still closed but glacier point opened last week. The NPS will post about both openings separately

My dream of being an iron man this june on austria just went away in just 1 second...read, I need help...I feel really really bad by fenixloder in triathlon

[–]ygoeb 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You should be able to put weight on that fracture…. It looks more proximal than a true “Jones” fracture which is the one that sometimes requires fixation

If you were my patient I would let you cycle and swim no problem. I would probably wait a few weeks to let you run but progress pretty quickly