The All Things Cycling Thread

#2,701
#2,701
Velo Vol said:
I had an short-lived outbreak about seven years ago. I took prednisone for a week and it mostly went away.

Thereafter I just had minor on-and-off-type inflammation that wasn't bad enough to effect my activities. I usually didn't even take any NSAIDS,

. . . until this spring when it hit with a vengeance. It can affect all my joints, from neck to feet. The swelling is most visible on the knees.

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Mine started in the sacroiliac joint back in '95 and was painful as hell with severe flare ups. They finally figured out what the problem was after 10-12 months and got me on the right meds. It's pretty much burned itself out in the SI joint as the cartilage has turned to bone, but now I have flares in my ribs and sternum from time to time. They suspect mine was triggered by food poisoning.
 
#2,702
#2,702
Carl Pickens said:
Mine started in the sacroiliac joint back in '95 and was painful as hell with severe flare ups. They finally figured out what the problem was after 10-12 months and got me on the right meds. It's pretty much burned itself out in the SI joint as the cartilage has turned to bone, but now I have flares in my ribs and sternum from time to time. They suspect mine was triggered by food poisoning.
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Weird that would trigger such a reaction.

If there's one thing I've learned, it's that stuff can happen in the body about which doctors understand little, if anything.

Do you take drugs now?
 
#2,703
#2,703
Velo Vol said:
Weird that would trigger such a reaction.

If there's one thing I've learned, it's that stuff can happen in the body about which doctors understand little, if anything.

Do you take drugs now?
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only on an as needed basis which isn't often during the spring and summer months. Fall and winter can be a much different story depending on cold fronts moving in.
 
#2,705
#2,705
July was only my second 500-mile month of the year. Last year I had ten 500-mile months.

#Facepalm
 
#2,706
#2,706
What do you guys that ride regularly think about a 15 mile route that has roughly 800 ft if elevation gain? Do you think long gradual climbs are more taxing or shorter but more frequent and steeper climbs? I've been riding 2 years now on a $499 cyclocross bike from Bikesdirect and I've decided I want to try out a steel bike. I have an old Schwinn frame from the early 80's that I've thought about setting up. Have any of you ever ridden a steel frame?
 
#2,707
#2,707
It depends on how long the hills are and how hard you attack them, as well as your body type.

I'm an average body type. For me, a longer gradual hill provides a better cardiovascular workout than a shorter steep one that I might power over.

I imagine the steel bike would be heavier (more effort required on hills), but otherwise would be fine.
 
#2,708
#2,708
I prefer the longer ones, but all we have here are short, punchy ones. I long for some mountains to climb. I'm a terrible climber, too.

Steel is real, but depending on what model of Schwinn you have, it may be worse than your cross bike. Some of those Schwinns rode like butt. If it's a Tempo or Peloton, then you're golden.

Cleaned my bike for the first time since I got the new frame tonight. I also swapped my 105 parts for Ultegra, except for the rear derailleur which I am still waiting on. Internal cable routing is a sucky thing. The Ultegra shifters are so much smoother than last generation 105. I also went from a 50/34 crank to a 53/39 Ultegra crank. I should be faster now, theoretically.

I'm racing the Iowa state road race championship on Aug 10... will only be my second road bike race all year.
 
#2,709
#2,709
Carl Pickens said:
What do you guys that ride regularly think about a 15 mile route that has roughly 800 ft if elevation gain? Do you think long gradual climbs are more taxing or shorter but more frequent and steeper climbs?
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From a training standpoint you need both. the short steep hills improve your threshold & power. the long ones improve your endurance. from a what do I like to ride standpoint give me a mountain any day. love the painful sweet feel of conquering the top and the glorious ride down.
 
#2,710
#2,710
tri_vol said:
From a training standpoint you need both. the short steep hills improve your threshold & power. the long ones improve your endurance. from a what do I like to ride standpoint give me a mountain any day. love the painful sweet feel of conquering the top and the glorious ride down.
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I'm 5'10' 212lbs and suck at climbing.
 
#2,714
#2,714
Bikedforums has hashtags now and you use them?

Also, sorry to hear about the flat and subsequent pavement meeting.
 
#2,715
#2,715
Velo Vol said:
Tried riding on a flattish tire and wiped out on a turn yesterday. First crash in 8+ years.

I posted a more detailed account on TOS.

How To Give Yourself Road Rash: For Dummies
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I did that once but was lucky enough to land in someone's front yard. I'd just reached the bottom of a hill and was trying to make a big sweeping right hand turn. The front tire started skidding a little and the next thing I knew I was on the curb and then on my ass. Other than some grass stain and hurt feelings I was fine.
 
#2,716
#2,716
Aavoxx said:
How's the elbow?
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It hurts, but I think it's only the skin and no structural damage, fortunately. I think I'll hit the road tomorrow, again. My knee is scuffed, too, but there should be enough flexibility to pedal.

VOLatile said:
Bikedforums has hashtags now and you use them?
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Last month the forum added hashtags and a way to tag users. It's pretty silly, but the entire place is, so it fits right in.

Carl Pickens said:
I did that once but was lucky enough to land in someone's front yard. I'd just reached the bottom of a hill and was trying to make a big sweeping right hand turn. The front tire started skidding a little and the next thing I knew I was on the curb and then on my ass. Other than some grass stain and hurt feelings I was fine.
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Yeah, grass would have been nice. I see why people talk of wearing proper protection when riding a motorcycle. If a 10-15 mph crash does this, I'd hate to see what 40 mph would do to exposed flesh.
 
#2,718
#2,718
68 miles. The last 30 were brutal. I've never walked my road bike till today. Quad & hamstring cramps forced me to walk 2 large hills and a mountain. Beautiful ride though.
 
#2,719
#2,719
And I got a thumbs up from a cop while I was flying down a mountain. That was pretty cool.
 
#2,720
#2,720
Aavoxx said:
I'd have the elbow xrayed if you feel any lingering pain.
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It's probably just the skin. I imagine the pain would be noticeably worse if the bone was damaged (never had a fractured bone, so I don't know).


tri_vol said:
I've never walked my road bike till today. Quad & hamstring cramps forced me to walk 2 large hills and a mountain.
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As in a few miles?

Cramps are no fun. I've done a couple centuries where they reared their ugly head. A few times I've added salt to the drink to ward them off. Not sure if it helped or not.
 
#2,721
#2,721
Bananas before a race or big/hard rides does a great job of warding off cramps. Only time I've cramped was the QC criterium earlier this year... dis not have bananas before.
 
#2,722
#2,722
Velo Vol said:
It hurts, but I think it's only the skin and no structural damage, fortunately. I think I'll hit the road tomorrow, again. My knee is scuffed, too, but there should be enough flexibility to pedal.



Last month the forum added hashtags and a way to tag users. It's pretty silly, but the entire place is, so it fits right in.



Yeah, grass would have been nice. I see why people talk of wearing proper protection when riding a motorcycle. If a 10-15 mph crash does this, I'd hate to see what 40 mph would do to exposed flesh.
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I hit pavement at 35 once. It's not pretty.
 
#2,723
#2,723
Velo Vol said:
It's probably just the skin. I imagine the pain would be noticeably worse if the bone was damaged (never had a fractured bone, so I don't know).




As in a few miles?

Cramps are no fun. I've done a couple centuries where they reared their ugly head. A few times I've added salt to the drink to ward them off. Not sure if it helped or not.
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I once cracked my elbow playing basketball. First doctor that xrayed it missed it. It doesn't always hurt. If you experience pain with certain types of movements, have it xrayed.
 
#2,724
#2,724
Velo Vol said:
As in a few miles?

Cramps are no fun. I've done a couple centuries where they reared their ugly head. A few times I've added salt to the drink to ward them off. Not sure if it helped or not.
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The mountain was 1 mile straight up, no switchbacks. It would have been tough to ride fresh even harder after 50 miles. The hills were few hundred feet but exceptionaly steep.

eating seemed to help. I need to start carrying some salt tablets. That's a good idea.
 
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