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Tom Blum
Guest
We're back on full pay here in Florida, where you get half your pay in sunshine.
About 50 deg F at 9 am, with wall to wall blue skies when I left the house.
I'm making an effort these days to "ride the bike (or bent, as the case may be) to go somewhere,
rather than going somewhere to ride the bike.
I took the SMC today. (That's Speed Machine Clone) I have the seat reclined to 30 degrees. It's
quite hard to ride when there is much traffic. Sunday AM is best. (more on this later). South of
Winter Haven there are lots of secondary roads weaving through the lakes, swamps and groves. I start
out with a general plan and then improvise and adlib as the mood takes me. Today I began with a 22
mile ride in mind.
I have the heavier seat on the bike again because it seems to have better ergonomics. I find I can
cruise around 20 mph frequently. Also, I picked up a trick from the performance computer. The speed
vs. distance plot for a given power takes over a mile to reach maximum speed. I've been Working hard
to reach the desired speed NOW and then cruising. Today, I just let it happen. I think this laid
back approach stops lactic acid build up and the resulting tired feeling.
There is a new muscle showing up in laidbackville. That is the muscle across the front of the hip
joint. I know I have one for sure, because it starts to cramp, when I stop,after an hour or so. It's
okay after a minute and, by staying calm, I can avoid bad cramping.
Any advice about the particular muscle would be appreciated, including it's name. @#$%^&*(+"?><**
doesn't build a good relationship. I want my muscles and I to be close.
The stupid muscle also caused another fall. My falling skills are improving, though!!! I only fall
when stopped now . Slow operations are hard on a low racer. Throw in a cramp at the wrong time and
over you go.But it's just a "Laugh In Fall". Me and Arte!!Now, if I could just learn not to stick my
elbow out when falling, I could eliminate all bloodshed.
My Sunday rides span "church time". I have to say that the people getting out of church and,
presumeably, rushing to brunch ane not very christian. Sheesh. Once they hit the road, get out of
the way!!!
Anyway, today about 30 miles. computer average 13.6 mph. Does anyone know how soon the timer stops
when you stop?? Last week, I busted my ass for fast and only averaged 14.6 for 22 miles. I do stop
for water or stretch several times.
--
Miles of Smiles,
Tom Blum Winter Haven, Florida Homebuilts: SWB Tour Easy Clone Speed Machine Clone
www.gate.net/~teblum
About 50 deg F at 9 am, with wall to wall blue skies when I left the house.
I'm making an effort these days to "ride the bike (or bent, as the case may be) to go somewhere,
rather than going somewhere to ride the bike.
I took the SMC today. (That's Speed Machine Clone) I have the seat reclined to 30 degrees. It's
quite hard to ride when there is much traffic. Sunday AM is best. (more on this later). South of
Winter Haven there are lots of secondary roads weaving through the lakes, swamps and groves. I start
out with a general plan and then improvise and adlib as the mood takes me. Today I began with a 22
mile ride in mind.
I have the heavier seat on the bike again because it seems to have better ergonomics. I find I can
cruise around 20 mph frequently. Also, I picked up a trick from the performance computer. The speed
vs. distance plot for a given power takes over a mile to reach maximum speed. I've been Working hard
to reach the desired speed NOW and then cruising. Today, I just let it happen. I think this laid
back approach stops lactic acid build up and the resulting tired feeling.
There is a new muscle showing up in laidbackville. That is the muscle across the front of the hip
joint. I know I have one for sure, because it starts to cramp, when I stop,after an hour or so. It's
okay after a minute and, by staying calm, I can avoid bad cramping.
Any advice about the particular muscle would be appreciated, including it's name. @#$%^&*(+"?><**
doesn't build a good relationship. I want my muscles and I to be close.
The stupid muscle also caused another fall. My falling skills are improving, though!!! I only fall
when stopped now . Slow operations are hard on a low racer. Throw in a cramp at the wrong time and
over you go.But it's just a "Laugh In Fall". Me and Arte!!Now, if I could just learn not to stick my
elbow out when falling, I could eliminate all bloodshed.
My Sunday rides span "church time". I have to say that the people getting out of church and,
presumeably, rushing to brunch ane not very christian. Sheesh. Once they hit the road, get out of
the way!!!
Anyway, today about 30 miles. computer average 13.6 mph. Does anyone know how soon the timer stops
when you stop?? Last week, I busted my ass for fast and only averaged 14.6 for 22 miles. I do stop
for water or stretch several times.
--
Miles of Smiles,
Tom Blum Winter Haven, Florida Homebuilts: SWB Tour Easy Clone Speed Machine Clone
www.gate.net/~teblum