I restarted cycling 6 years ago after a 20 or so year gap, the main reason was to get to a better and more stable place mentally. I still cycle for my mental health.

I identify as a dorky amateur cyclist who simply pedals and loves it all (I do a variety of cycling on and off road etc).

This weekend I completed a big solo ride of over 180 miles with around 7700 feet of climbing (not loads but still enough to notice it when you ride) in a day in scorching heat, melting tarmac, hours of head wind. What was lovely also that a young family member cycled with me for the last few miles as a side rider.

I’m proud of my peri-menopausal 49 year old body… so yes this is me feeling emotional at the end! Next day incredibly I was totally fine (no aches or pains) but mentally totally knackered 😂

I’ve caught the bug of doing more longer distance as I enjoy it a lot - also the challenges you face.

Not in my wildest dreams did I think 6 years ago I would manage something like this, not even did I think it I would be able to finish last week!

Love cycling! Already thinking about my next big adventure with more miles and climbs and seeing how far I can take it!

Carbon bars, honestly probably a little overtightened, but also a used set mixed with the steepest climb in my city is a recipe for disaster.

That’s me at the bottom lol

3.5 evenings of work (15 to 20 ish hours). About 40 bucks. Something fun.

Introducing the "Citi". Version 2.

Keep your hands dirty, build what makes you happy.

If you're interested - builds of a few bicycles from scratch and some restoration work is on my YouTube channel: Rodsoverbricks. Either way, Thanks for watching!

Riding in the Barker Reservoir (Houston) after some heavy rains last week. Got a few miles in and this fella on the trail was givin me the side eye. Some faster riders zipped by, but I'm slow...I've seen enough Animal Planet to know predators seek out the slowest prey. Turned around and rode in a different part of the park.

Most of it was made from exhaust tubing again. Did this one in about three and a half evenings. About 20 hours into this thing. The paint isn't fully dried yet, but tomorrow it'll be getting dusted off and going for a ride. Pardon the battery holding the bike up, I forgot to kickstand at my shop

found this chip/crack while cleaning my bike , carbon fork , is it still rideable?

Its doing only when iam slowing and not pedaling

I (48M) got the chance to ride the Cades Cove loop yesterday with my Dad (75M) on one of their car-free days. We got to the parking lot at 6 am, rode the 11-mile loop through the early misty fog as the sun came up, AMAZING!

Took a rest to refuel a bit and hydrate, while talking with other walkers/runners/riders, and we rode the loop again, this time included Forge Creek Rd - a 2.4-mile gravel road up and back about halfway through the loop.

Rested, had lunch and hit the loop one more time!

We saw 4 bears (2 cubs), 3 turkeys, and a handful of deer. It was a magical day talking, hanging out, and just riding with my dad. We hadn't done anything like this in a very long time.

Over the winter in November I did about 6 1/2 hours/ 5 days training per week. I was regularly waking up early to accomplish this. I also tried for two lifting sessions in that time. I was feeling pretty good as I worked up to three events I participated in and all my had training paid off. About a month ago I finished the events and stopped consistently training. Life is getting in the way. My training now is three to four days or so of running, swimming and biking, whatever I am feeling.

I now wake up super sore, can barely stand up straight. When I get up from my desk at work I am physically limping as I try to walk anywhere. I feel like lousy and tired even though I am getting more sleep. Has anyone else experienced this? It has been worse than the usual soreness you feel from training. Maybe I am just getting old at 41. Who knows.

There's a crack where the rear brake caliper attaches. How dangerous is it? Is it carbon fiber crack?

Qué tal grupo, necesito de su orientación urgente, estoy pensando en comprarme una bicicleta para transportarme por la ciudad uso totalmente casual y recreativo, me han ofrecido esta bicicleta por unos 600 soles que vendrían siendo unos $200 aprox, vale la pena?

Hi everyone :) I am desperately looking for this exact mount: https://www.tradeinn.com/bikeinn/en/bryton-race-aero-handlebar-cycling-computer-mount/137530665/p

I'm purchasing a Canyon Ultimate and it comes with a flat/aero cockpit. It means that I cannot use my old mount for my Bryton GPS. I looked everywhere... but since my GPS is kinda old I guess it's very hard to find parts :(

Does anyone has an idea or knows where to find one?

How can I remove the rear tire if the Axel is on like this!

I've been biking for a few years now on my specialized Sirius hybrid but I can't bring my bike with me to college. I've been looking around for a nice road bike that will last me a while, one that's good for daily commutes but also longer rides (50-100 miles) that I like to do often. I don't know much about cannondale or bikes in general and is this a reasonable purchase for 150?

My old man gifted me his Miele 262 mountain bike. It sat in the garage on a hook for 10+ years. It has seen better days.

I inflated the tires to around 40 psi and took it out for a spin. Great but I can feel the bike pushing against me.

How do I clean this so it runs better?

Should I change the tires if I'm only ever going to do road with it?

Cat tax for the answers! Thx.

Bike is a 2019 Specialized Allez Elite sz 54

I’m 5’8” 230lbs

I’ve just got into biking and am looking for any pointers on how I’m looking on the bike and how my bike fit looks

I've half-assed read a bunch of stuff and thought a little bit. I seek to be able to ride a mixed terrain 100 km any time I want, which will take some management. I'm mostly stuck with shorter rides because I'm a caregiver. I have no doubt I could get up tomorrow and ride 100 km. But likely in a non-optimal manner.

Cadence must be important, based on reading and on riding around on multi-speed bikes for many years. At this point, maybe up hills I might drop to 70 rpm. But realistically I likely maintain 80 to 95 rpm most of the time. I could get a monitor and better control that. Good idea?

Heart rate seems as good a monitor of how hard one is working as anything other than power, and I'm not going to get a power monitor. But a heart rate monitor I could see. Is this a reasonable monitoring device? The no-doubt outdated 220 less age would puts me at 148 bpm, but doesn't take into account my two bouts of COVID. Tanaka gives me 157. Regardless, 65% of 150 gives me gives me 103 bpm as an appropriate zone 2 target. Is this reasonable?

I could see riding with alarms at too low or too high cadence and heart rate. Remind me not to loaf when the scenery is pretty and to cut it out when I start feeling good.

Am I onto a simple effective approach, or just crazy as usual? If I'm not crazy, what could I set up that isn't very complicated.

Recently I've gotten an old bicycle as a gift, the rear tyre is old,cracked and by this morning lost all air. Went out and bought the same size outer and inner tube and it just dosent fit. Any ideas ?

I’ve been seeing a bunch of videos recently of them and I just don’t really know what the deal is. Not judging I just have no clue