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When I can get myself to do it, low 80s rpm feels “right” for me as far as a sweet spot between perceived effort and power. I’m starting to learn to hate the wind. It is the one time I wish I was on a e-bike. Hills are a fun challenge, but pedaling into the wind sucks. Pusing straight in to a 25mph gust felt like trying to bail out a leaking boat. So much effort and all I get out of it is 8-9mph!

LOVED this. As someone the same age and in the same stage of my professional life as the three main characters this hit uncomfortably close to home.

Happy birthday, Marc!

So question for the collective wisdom of this group: what cadence do you spin at? My natural cadence is probably low 70s, but it seems like consensus is 85-ish would be better. I can spin that fast but I need to force it for a while to build the muscle memory. Also, what a difference a professional bike fit makes as a novice. My saddle was too low and my cleats were mounted out of position. It seems like fixing those two issues alone has given me a free 20W, not to mention the more comfortable position on the bike. I’m still not sure I’m on the right saddle, but I’ll give it a few hundred miles post-fit to make sure.

Happy birthday, guys!

Just got back from a 2-day event at Sonoma. Track driving is the BEST. Had to give point-bys to an instructor in fiesta ST last two sessions so good to get served a lesson of how far i still have to go as a driver. 😂

Did my first virtual ride on Zwift. It is very weird not to have to worry about steering the bike. I feel like I was in the matrix. It is pouring rain out, so yeah, I see the appeal of riding indoors. I also am able to tighten the pedal tensioners to their “death grip” setting because there is no falling off a stationary bike. I also noticed, while looking at what cadence other people ride at on Strava, that all of Brent’s Strava pictures are of food. You can’t make this stuff up. 😂

It’s a shame he killed himself by going full MAHA and thinking an all-fruit diet would cure his cancer. The Reality Distortion Field had its limits. Hoisted on his own petard, to be sure, but he is missed.

I’m coming up on 200 miles on the new bike and still very much in the honeymoon phase. I did a 35ish mile ride today and had a blast. This thing is a riot to get out and ride. I love how much distance I can cover, and it feels like a proper machine. The farm roads where I live are infinite, and with the radar I’m not caught off guard when motorists do want to overtake. I’m starting to get used to the clipless setup. No wipe-outs since the initial one. As I’ve developed a more deft touch on the brakes it is easier to dismount under control. I still have close calls every now and then so not ready to crank the pedal tensioners up yet, but I’m getting there. I’m ready for a bike fit and booked one with a local place that a co-worker recommended that uses the Retul stuff. I don’t know what I’m doing outside of going by feel, so hoping they can help me out. I’m not sure if my saddle is right or not, and I do get some shoulder soreness on longer rides. I can see fit being more and more important as I do longer rides. I’m also going to bring the bike back to the shop for a break-in adjustment and cleaning. She is getting filthy and I don’t have access to a hose to spray it off.

You are looking sharp! 🎶 You are looking good! 🎵 (Seriously though, hall of fame ad jingle)

As someone who works in local government (City Attorney/County Counsel-type) I would say try and learn everything you can, listen to what other residents tell you, and try and figure out how things really work. There are a lot of smart, capable people at the local government level who really care about making sure the trash gets picked up, water comes out of the tap, and that the buses run on time.

Happy birthday and I hope the recovery goes smooth. Careful on those stairs!

Happy birthday!

My favorite driver he is not, but is there any doubt who the best driver of this generation is?

Happy birthday, Stretch!