The workout thread

[Klaus]

Tell us about your sport activities here!

[Klaus]

My cycling tour of the day. Today it was all on tarmac. Short but intense.

[mark]

Very good stats Klaus!

I'm putting my bike on up on the rack today. Need to clean, lube and adjust.

Might take a small ride today...

[Copper]

I played golf yesterday
I played today
I'll play tomorrow

[Aqua Letifer]

Those are some legit numbers, Klaus.

As for me, I've lowered my resting heart rate 23% in the past month. My jump-rope workouts get my heart rate up to about 150-165.

What I'm really excited about is that now my legs are in shape. I can switch off between different motions to give some muscles a rest, then switch back, but I don't have to stop and take a break. I can go about six times longer per set with this strategy.

[Klaus]

Sounds pretty cool. I still haven't made any progress on my jump-rope, sadly. Maybe I'm just too clumsy.

[LuFins Dad]

Sheesh, Klaus! Between those type of numbers and all the flattening the curve you’ve been doing, your cardio is incredible!

[Klaus]

@Copper said in The workout thread:

I played golf yesterday
I played today
I'll play tomorrow

Any progress? I know little about golf, but there's some kind of scoring, no?

[Klaus]

@mark said in The workout thread:

I'm putting my bike on up on the rack today. Need to clean, lube and adjust.

Please post a photo! Can't remember what your bike looked like.

[mark]

Ugh.

https://www.bikeirvine.org/news/2020/4/1/riding-in-the-time-of-covid-19?fbclid=IwAR3nNOlYZXVDBYh4Vh7U7ZVXqAA8jNAUG2E31VhXJuo6tV0e40kiLJYuSKI

[mark]

[Klaus]

Well, but I don't think there's a reason to not ride alone.

Actually, I had a tail sucker today for 10min or so. I coughed extra loud, but to no avail.

[Copper]

@Klaus Yes, there is scoring.
And, yes, there is progress.
Roughly, positive progress on the even days and negative progress on the odd days.

[89th]

Nice biking!

Nearly every day I go on a 3-4 mile jog with my daughter. Running stroller and all. Usually along a path near a creek. I enjoy the time with her. She looks for owls and squirrels and really really enjoys throwing small rocks into the creek.

[mark]

My bike. Full carbon fiber frame, handlebars, seat post, wheels, pedals, most of the SRAM Red group set, (Force Rear Derailuer because I couldn't afford the Red at the time lol) Brakes are from a different company that offered a lighter alternative to Red brakes at half the cost)

Man this is getting my excitement up to go riding...

[Klaus]

Really nice looking bike! Some observations:

• The saddle seems to be rather low compared to the handlebar. Also, the stem looks relatively short. Looks like an "endurance bike" kind of setup, correct?
• what kind of cassette do you have at the back? Is that an 11-28? This also seems to be a short-cage derailleur, right?
• I like the semi-internal cable routing. Best of both worlds.
• That drivetrain is really filthy right now I'd even consider to replace the chain.

[mark]

Endurance, yes. Had a professional fitting done after I built it. It fits me perfectly. Have done many century rides on this bike.

I'll have to check but, 11-28 sounds right.

Yes, filthy. The chain is actually pretty new as I broke the ultra lightweight chain I had on a 55 mile ride one day. It was the second time Mrs. Mark had to come rescue me.

Need to degrease and relube.

[Klaus]

And in the front that looks like a 50-34. Looks ideal for flat and moderately hilly terrain. Over here, there's lots of hills, hence I've chosen 50-34 with an 11-34 cassette.

Those break pads look unusual. What material is it?

[mark]

cork

The carbon fiber rims require it.

[Doctor Phibes]

Just got back from a shortish ride - my computer isn't linking to Strava for some reason, but went for 55mins, and did 15 miles, so not quite as nippy as Klaus - of course, my ride was uphill both ways.

Cycling when I should be working is even more fun than just cycling, but now I feel guilty so I need to work later.