Still nothing...
Pump track bike!
I have to add anchovies and capers to my pizza these days...tomato, mozzarella, anchovies and capers are the standard topping for pizza napoletana.
Ah, I kind of get it now (still nothing on the second picture though). Really not what I was thinking about when I mentioned 'questionable ethnic food choices' though...
still crickets...
Um..... negative ghost rider, the patter is full. You’re supposed to be peddling circles.So.... I think I figured out my problem on the road.
Felt pretty decent at the start of my road ride this morning but after the first climb and not even 10 miles into the ride and both calves started cramping. It wasn't terrible.... and managed to spin it off so didn't think too much of it. Limped for a couple of miles and took a pit stop where it was safe. Did some stretches and continued on. Last climb... the same climb that I had to walk on my previous ride... I felt my legs giving out again. Not even at the 10th of the distance. Then I quickly realized what a dimwit I was. I was pulling more than mashing. All thru out the ride, my pedaling wasn't smooth and I just thought it was because I haven't ridden road too much this year. To be fair, I do practice pulling when I am on the road but I never thought I would pull more than mash on a climb. I immediately started putting my quads to work and my time was the quickest this year. Also, had a lot more energy left in my legs when the ride was done.
My saving grace is that... at least I am only stupid subconsciously.... at least I hope....
So.... I think I figured out my problem on the road.
Felt pretty decent at the start of my road ride this morning but after the first climb and not even 10 miles into the ride and both calves started cramping. It wasn't terrible.... and managed to spin it off so didn't think too much of it. Limped for a couple of miles and took a pit stop where it was safe. Did some stretches and continued on. Last climb... the same climb that I had to walk on my previous ride... I felt my legs giving out again. Not even at the 10th of the distance. Then I quickly realized what a dimwit I was. I was pulling more than mashing. All thru out the ride, my pedaling wasn't smooth and I just thought it was because I haven't ridden road too much this year. To be fair, I do practice pulling when I am on the road but I never thought I would pull more than mash on a climb. I immediately started putting my quads to work and my time was the quickest this year. Also, had a lot more energy left in my legs when the ride was done.
My saving grace is that... at least I am only stupid subconsciously.... at least I hope....
Prolly... I don't doubt my pedaling sucks and I definitely know that my cadence is low. I used to work on these when on the road and in prior years... I only shifted when my pedaling was off balance. I guess I should get back to this.Um..... negative ghost rider, the patter is full. You’re supposed to be peddling circles.
What you want to do is “one legged drills”. You will find out VERY quickly the flaws in your pedaling technique. You are probably also peddling wilts too low of a cadence for your muscle composition. Cadence sensors are cheap.... so no reason not to have one on the road bike if you plan to improve.
@stb222, thoughts?
Thank you Mister Flat!
So.... I think I figured out my problem on the road.
Felt pretty decent at the start of my road ride this morning but after the first climb and not even 10 miles into the ride and both calves started cramping. It wasn't terrible.... and managed to spin it off so didn't think too much of it. Limped for a couple of miles and took a pit stop where it was safe. Did some stretches and continued on. Last climb... the same climb that I had to walk on my previous ride... I felt my legs giving out again. Not even at the 10th of the distance. Then I quickly realized what a dimwit I was. I was pulling more than mashing. All thru out the ride, my pedaling wasn't smooth and I just thought it was because I haven't ridden road too much this year. To be fair, I do practice pulling when I am on the road but I never thought I would pull more than mash on a climb. I immediately started putting my quads to work and my time was the quickest this year. Also, had a lot more energy left in my legs when the ride was done.
My saving grace is that... at least I am only stupid subconsciously.... at least I hope....
Um..... negative ghost rider, the patter is full. You’re supposed to be peddling circles.
What you want to do is “one legged drills”. You will find out VERY quickly the flaws in your pedaling technique. You are probably also peddling wilts too low of a cadence for your muscle composition. Cadence sensors are cheap.... so no reason not to have one on the road bike if you plan to improve.
@stb222, thoughts?