Author Topic: The Cycling Thread (Read 1068258 times)

Triple Bob · « **Reply #3460 on:** May 27, 2015, 05:37:17 pm »

Quote from: quadzilla on May 27, 2015, 02:57:42 pm

My understanding is Strava will only display what your device records. If your elevation is incorrect you can hit the "Elevation?" button to force Strava to correct it. Sometimes its very obvious that your recording is incorrect. Here is one from when I rode in Spain and a storm came in. I'll give you one guess when we got hit by the storm.

https://www.strava.com/activities/46999877

EDIT: Check out the temp profile for that ride. Not fun.

Yes but isn't device the operative word. I use an iPhone 5S which I don't believe has a barometer, so I assumed it had to use GPS for elevation data, which should be accurate. Same goes for my GPS Polar watch, I assume that sources altitude data from maps as it has no sensor.

quadzilla · « **Reply #3461 on:** May 28, 2015, 07:15:20 am »

Quote from: Triple Bob on May 27, 2015, 05:37:17 pm

Quote from: quadzilla on May 27, 2015, 02:57:42 pm
My understanding is Strava will only display what your device records. If your elevation is incorrect you can hit the "Elevation?" button to force Strava to correct it. Sometimes its very obvious that your recording is incorrect. Here is one from when I rode in Spain and a storm came in. I'll give you one guess when we got hit by the storm.

https://www.strava.com/activities/46999877

EDIT: Check out the temp profile for that ride. Not fun.

Yes but isn't device the operative word. I use an iPhone 5S which I don't believe has a barometer, so I assumed it had to use GPS for elevation data, which should be accurate. Same goes for my GPS Polar watch, I assume that sources altitude data from maps as it has no sensor.

Great points that I never thought about. I might have to look into this.

quadzilla · « **Reply #3462 on:** May 28, 2015, 07:16:30 am »

Great pictures from Stage 16 of the Grio.

http://stories.strava.com/race-day-mortirolo

I'd love to ride a climb like this.

Jaeger · « **Reply #3463 on:** May 28, 2015, 08:13:03 am »

Quote from: quadzilla on May 28, 2015, 07:16:30 am

Great pictures from Stage 16 of the Grio.

http://stories.strava.com/race-day-mortirolo

I'd love to ride a climb like this.

And what a stage it was. I sure hope Contador's clean, because he sure made everyone else look like an amateur out there.

johngenx · « **Reply #3464 on:** May 28, 2015, 10:28:56 am »

GPS elevation computation has traditionally been less accurate than horizontal computation thanks to the geometry of using the satellites. That said, they've been getting more accurate all the time, and units (as noted) that have sophisticated GPS that works in concert with a good barometer can be pretty damned accurate. Calibration is very important.

I've been using GPS for a long time for mountain navigation and in the last 10 years they've become incredibly accurate and reliable.

RunsinLight · « **Reply #3465 on:** May 28, 2015, 10:42:15 am »

Not sure if this is what caused it even but does anyone else experience neck pain from cycling?

The way you bend over isn't the best posture and it seems to be giving me some problems.

quadzilla · « **Reply #3466 on:** May 28, 2015, 11:00:12 am »

Quote from: Saladboy Aka Runsinlight on May 28, 2015, 10:42:15 am

Not sure if this is what caused it even but does anyone else experience neck pain from cycling?

The way you bend over isn't the best posture and it seems to be giving me some problems.

Neck pain can be possible for somebody starting to cycle but if it continues there might be something wrong with the way your bike fits or should I say doesn't fit you.

What kind of bike are you on?

RunsinLight · « **Reply #3467 on:** May 28, 2015, 11:05:50 am »

I have a hybrid. It is more then likely this is only contributing to it. I don't think this is the only reason. I thought of cycling because that is the only thing I've changed (longer distances)

huota · « **Reply #3468 on:** May 28, 2015, 03:15:03 pm »

Quote from: Saladboy Aka Runsinlight on May 28, 2015, 10:42:15 am

Not sure if this is what caused it even but does anyone else experience neck pain from cycling?

The way you bend over isn't the best posture and it seems to be giving me some problems.

It could be that you lock your elbows when you ride, which results in locked shoulders and neck. If you think this might be the cause, try bending your elbows on your next ride and let your shoulders hang low.

huota · « **Reply #3469 on:** May 28, 2015, 03:18:47 pm »

Signed up for my first metric century ride (140 km) today. The ride's in August, so I figure I should have enough time to get ready for it.

Jaeger · « **Reply #3470 on:** May 28, 2015, 06:34:33 pm »

I thought a metric century was 100km?

quadzilla · « **Reply #3471 on:** May 28, 2015, 06:56:20 pm »

It is. So he must be doing either:

a) Metric century + 40 kms
b) American century - 20 kms

In either case....good luck and have fun.

Jaeger · « **Reply #3472 on:** May 28, 2015, 07:00:37 pm »

I definitely want to hit my first metric century this year.

quadzilla · « **Reply #3473 on:** May 28, 2015, 07:03:55 pm »

Quote from: Jaeger on May 28, 2015, 07:00:37 pm

I definitely want to hit my first metric century this year.

I'm in.

huota · « **Reply #3474 on:** May 29, 2015, 12:13:12 am »

I know that 140k is not really a metric century, but I just called it that anyway for lack of a better word, sorry.

I guess it should be called a 'sportive' or 'gran fondo'.

Jaeger · « **Reply #3475 on:** May 29, 2015, 09:05:20 am »

Quote from: huota on May 29, 2015, 12:13:12 am

I know that 140k is not really a metric century, but I just called it that anyway for lack of a better word, sorry.

I guess it should be called a 'sportive' or 'gran fondo'.

Well we wanna hear all about it when it's done. Pics and route map would be nice.

I take it you've done this kind of distance before?

Weels · « **Reply #3476 on:** May 29, 2015, 10:10:22 am »

This looks pretty neat:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kIaApPV3ZY

Did make me think of this though...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQh56geU0X8

huota · « **Reply #3477 on:** May 29, 2015, 12:39:59 pm »

Quote from: Jaeger on May 29, 2015, 09:05:20 am

Quote from: huota on May 29, 2015, 12:13:12 am
I know that 140k is not really a metric century, but I just called it that anyway for lack of a better word, sorry.

I guess it should be called a 'sportive' or 'gran fondo'.

Well we wanna hear all about it when it's done. Pics and route map would be nice. I take it you've done this kind of distance before?

I will keep you posted. It's on 30th August, so I have three months to get fit enough. And no, I have never done a gran fondo. My longest ride so far is 85km, so 145km should be a nice challenge.

quadzilla · « **Reply #3478 on:** May 29, 2015, 02:24:31 pm »

Quote from: Weels on May 29, 2015, 10:10:22 am

This looks pretty neat:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kIaApPV3ZY

Liked the part where they said you won't get wet in the rain yet its fully open on the sides.

When I commuted in Toronto I would see a guy pass me with one of these. Always wanted to try one.

quadzilla · « **Reply #3479 on:** May 29, 2015, 02:29:32 pm »

Quote from: huota on May 29, 2015, 12:39:59 pm

Quote from: Jaeger on May 29, 2015, 09:05:20 am
Quote from: huota on May 29, 2015, 12:13:12 am
I know that 140k is not really a metric century, but I just called it that anyway for lack of a better word, sorry.

I guess it should be called a 'sportive' or 'gran fondo'.

Well we wanna hear all about it when it's done. Pics and route map would be nice. I take it you've done this kind of distance before?

I will keep you posted. It's on 30th August, so I have three months to get fit enough. And no, I have never done a gran fondo. My longest ride so far is 85km, so 145km should be a nice challenge.

+1 for the route map. Always like checking these out.

So far it looks like your training is coming along great. Riding longer distances is partly about pace and nutrition. Keep those in order and you should be fine.

Isn't there a bike ride in Sweden every year that goes around a big lake. Sometime around solstice?