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Introducing bicycle tourism from a different angle in New York City - Health, Bikes, Fitness, Love

2019-05-01T17:58:34.000Z

Greetings everyone. I'm excited to share with everyone here in tourism my passion of bicycle touring. I've been a cyclist for over 15 years getting my start in BMX, MTB, Road, Bicycle Touring/ Bikepacking. I've traveled a great deal around the globe and always wanted to figure out a way how I can turn my passion into something that can offer value to people. I'm not here to drop a link, but I do encourage you all to PM me if you are interested in guided cycling tours in New York City. I have 4 tours as of now with one that is scenic and leaves NYC for an hour. Bike touring is such a great way to experience a place and it's people. I've been open for business for about 3 months now and received 2 bookings so far. I am working hard at getting more daily. My website is optimized for mobile and other devices for anyone to book anywhere. Anxious to share a link to my website so check it out here... Bike Tours by Manual Pedal where people can book a bike tour. Would love for you to share with friends and family who may be visiting the city here. Looking forward to hearing feedback.

Heart murmur, 23yrs old, fitness goals, what should i do?

2016-12-24T18:17:33.000Z

Had an ultrasound, was told i have heart murmur(leaky valve) on left side of heart. I have major fitness goals, i enjoy training and the cycling lifestyle. The doctor is on vacation right now so i don't have intricate details on the type of murmur, but i wanted to know what this means for my fitness goals. Anyone with some real fitness and athletic experience have anything to say? How much could this hold me back?

I don't get chest pains as far as i can tell, I don't think i ever feel desperately or dangerously short of breath during rides or on cardio machines, but i do notice that i can rarely keep up with riders that are in their 50s. I've been cycling for 9 months to one year, beforehand i had no fitness or athletic background, i came from a very sedentary lifestyle.

Worried about my cadence.

2016-10-11T18:52:41.000Z

On local group rides i get yelled at to shift allot, and people often tell me to lower my cadance. I have no computer or powermeter on my bike yet so i wasnt sure what it was anyway. I hopped on an exercise bike at gym lastnight and saw that my avarage cadence stayed between 100-115 and often jumped into the high 120s, forget what my average watts where but ill check again either today or tommarow.I know i need a comp and i will have one asap, but my income is bleuqe rigt now so: should i lower my cadence or is it good?

Local bike shop overhead prices on bikes?

2016-06-15T22:51:31.000Z

Never bought a bike from LBS before.How much overhead is too much? At my LBS a $1500 Gaint bike I'd like is tagged for $1899 and its 105 group set was swapped with a Tiagra. Is it common to negotiate prices? Is it like buying a car?

my FAILED raw till 4

2016-05-11T02:46:45.000Z

So basically,

same time last year I was cycling every day and I was losing weight and I LOVED it! I LOVED the diet and still do until this day! But people continuously kept telling me and bringing me down that ' i was getting unhealthy skinny ' and I was silly enough to listen to them and stopped the dieting, now I sit here borderline overweight BMI at 24 simply because I let some IDIOTS opinions reflect on me!

Reason why I'm posting this?

to kick myself in the ass, try everything all over again and to help others that are having the same problems.

Here goes nothing.

Ps. I refer to it as a lifestyle irl, not dieting <3

Bay area, California vegan cyclists??

2016-05-02T18:58:48.000Z

Are there any cyclists in the bay area, California on here?

The weathers been amazing lately and will most likely only get better, so I've been going on weekend rides around alameda, castro valley, oakland (skyline), hayward, fremont, dublin, pleasanton, and was wondering if anyone from the area would like to join.

So I think I reversed my asthma

2016-04-18T23:34:20.000Z

I'm 31 years old. Been biking all my life. Been rolling on the big wheel since I was 5. When I was 13 I got into BMX riding heavy, and played many sports through Jr. high/ high school. During this time I've had bad asthma and needed to report to the school nurse to take my inhalation pump mid day. It sucked. I carried it through high school and put it down to begin working out and change my life when I graduated.

Fast forward a bit I picked up cycling in my early twenties. Maybe around 24 years old starting with track bikes. I would ride everywhere. I picked up road bikes when I was 27 years old and fell in love. I recently got blood work done and my doctor said I'm fine and that my oxygen levels are at 99% I wasn't sure what he meant but since I started cycling I haven't picked up an asthma pump. In fact I forgot to even mention that I had it at my visit. I'm wondering if I may have reversed my asthma due to my lifestyle of eating fruits and plants with included starches.

If anyone can shed some light here that would be helpful. I'm not sure if I should pay him another visit or not. I haven't had any issues with asthma for 12 years now and haven't used any medication at all. I believe this could have reversed due to my cycling and my running over the years.

New here and glad to be

2016-04-06T15:11:13.000Z

Hey all!,

I'm new here! I wasn't exactly sure where to start so I figured I'd post here. Psyched I joined up and consider myself a student and teacher of life. My goal is to gain as much knowledge from you all and share mine in return. I first found out about "30 Bananas A Day" from a friend who suggested I check out Durianrider's YouTube channel. I was about a week into my bicycle tour riding racked from New York to California which took me 75 days(you can watch the video here). I was on the path to mastery and needed inspiration which Durian provided. Not only has he changed my perspective on eating but my life. After my trip in 2014 I've been doing the "Raw Till 4" lifestyle and my cycling and overall life has improved.

While I still have many things to work on, I'd like to gain more of a knowledge base around food and what it does for my body and how it can improve my cycling. I have a website which you can check out at Manual Pedal and YouTube channel. I've been biking all my life. My dad said one I picked up my bike I never put it down and he's right, I never will put it down until it's my time. I started in BMX which then led me to track and road cycling. I now do road cycling exclusively and bike touring and bikepacking when time permits.

I can often go off in tangents so to leave on a lite note... I'm really psyched to be apart of this community and looking forward to learning and sharing.

Best Regards,

Dwayne _/\_

Everesting Tips aka 10 000 calorie workout.

2015-12-21T21:32:40.000Z

Here is the info on Everesting and the current HOF aka Hall Of Fame

http://www.everesting.cc/hall-of-fame/

8848m on a single climb in a single ride. That's a lotta carbz!

If you are not sure if a climb has been done then just check the HOF and if its not on the list then it hasnt been done unless someone went out that week and did and the HOF has not been updated yet.

When I everested Norton Summit I did it with a 34x32 easiest gearing and kept my watts under 200w for most of the time I was climbing. Pacing is critical. As much as cadence, water and sugar. I didnt use any stims or pain killers and took a quick 10-15 min power nap.

I didnt have any support team other than Freelee came out to give me a bowl of pasta and a few ginger beers after 15hours of riding.

Instead I just had a 10liter cask of water on the side of the road and had a bag of carbs attached to a string that I tied to a tree near the first hair pin and would stop there every few laps to pull up the bag and restock the jersey pockets.

I had high powered lights and took it really easy on each descent especially towards midnight when animals are around and fatigue has slowed down a riders response.

Here is my strava data for my first everesting.

https://www.strava.com/activities/217380787

How I Recovered After Collarbone Break

2015-10-06T14:59:43.000Z

Hi everyone!

I just made a quick video about my speedy recovery from a broken collarbone, which I attribute to the RT4 lifestyle!

After 5 1/2 weeks of sitting on my ass and eating tons of carbs, I have remained thin and am back on my bike gutting it out on the roads again. RT4 fucking rules.

How to NOT Gain Weight on Raw Till 4 | SECRET revealed

2015-07-12T21:04:14.000Z

Everyone wants to know...

RT4 biggest secret revealed...

How to lose weight on Raw Till 4!!!

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2vCae9r91A&feature=youtu.be

Subscribe to my channel ;)

Comment on the vid

Cheers.

Cycling Helmets

2015-07-12T18:05:17.000Z

I made a video about helmets.

https://youtu.be/KjEjDMsvRV4

Please watch if you are at all into cycling as I think it is really important!

Thanks,

Fruit, cycling, Malcom X would be vegan

2015-06-01T17:17:26.000Z

2 of my first youtube videos on eating high carb raw vegan and fitness.

I show the fruit I eat when doing a hard ride:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzm3m8HvcC8

Malcom X would be vegan:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9eX18ntjYI

Thanks for watching guys, feedback would be great, 'like', comment and subscribe.

Meniscus tear success stories?

2015-04-28T23:44:38.000Z

I need encouragement. Or truth. What I want to know is, has anyone recovered from a minor meniscus tear and returned to hardcore fitness?

Cycling help!!

2015-03-24T22:01:22.000Z

Hi there!

Prior to this lifestyle, I was lifting weights, doing tons of circuit workouts (burpees, squats, push-up's, etc). I was super lean and cut. After starting the lifestyle, in November, all of my lean muscle turned to fat. Now, I've been focusing a lot of cycling (mainly indoor for now until it gets warmer here in Philly). I'm not worries about the weight gain, because I know it all comes with starting this lifestyle.

I am just curious ... Will cycling daily build muscle on top of the fat that was previously muscle, or will it burn all the fat then turn into lean muscle? Note that I am doing 45 minutes to an hour a day at a talking pace with intervals of hills. Not taking any classes.

Thanks!

Thoughts on Stationary Bikes?

2015-03-09T06:44:21.000Z

As I live smack bang in the middle of a city there aren't good hills I could realistically go to several times a week for activity, so I go to the gym. There I use a stationary bike, which I put onto a hill setting and ride for an hour. I get a good sweat going, and it feels good.

What do you think about stationary bikes- are they inferior to getting on a real bike? If so, why? Will it be less efficient for fat burning?

Thanks :)

how many times should i be exercising

2014-12-27T11:25:14.000Z

hiya i have started to up my calories after coming from a restrictive background, today i decided to take it upon myself to do a few mile bike ride and found myself getting out of breath when going up hills. will this begin to go away as i begin to build my fitness back up again?..after being stationary for a month the only movement i was doing was mucking out my horse occasionally when my mum was convinced i was well enough to!

i now just want to prove to my family i can now start exercising again without going back to my restrict past and also benefit the planet as well as my health...i have missed going out and moving i can see that it has really motivated me, but when i am back at school i can only really walk for 20mins a day and then on weekends muck out, ride and also go out for longer walks/bike rides, does this sound like a enough physical activity to start building me up again?

EXERCISE!

2014-11-18T08:48:48.000Z

So. Good morning. It's currently 8:45am in good old cold England, I'm in a rut. I don't know whether to do a nice simple long jog today or do a HIIT one.I feel like my body prefers doing HIIT in the afternoon now but doing two runs in one day...surely that does the opposite of wanting to lose weight? (I know the body is weird like that..I think.)I'm doing some errands today as well so I'm using the bike aka more exercise/cardio.WHAT SHALL I DOit doesn't help that I'm SO hungry right now. so if I was to do the jog then hop on to the bike after, it means longer to get home aka I will be starving when I get in.idk. what's better for weight loss. two runs in one day? or shall I just do the HIIT then bike or the endurance and bike?HELP ME. I want to go soon! hahah.Thanks xx

Thoughts on indoor exercise?

2014-11-05T10:02:26.000Z

So it's been getting pretty cold where I am (I'm studying in Seoul at the moment), especially around my uni campus because it's all just reclaimed land so it's flat with lots of wind. Apparently, there's a lot of snow during the winter too.

I have so much respect for people who trudge through conditions worse than this to keep on with their running/cycling routines, but it's really not practical for me to do that because I'm aiming for a scholarship and I really can't afford to get ill or injured. I've also jumped into running while starting the HCLF vegan lifestyle and my foot's been bothering me a bit, so I've started to stay in the gym on campus for exercise, using the treadmill/ cycling machine/ elliptical.

So, what do you all think about using these machines for cardio? I'm guessing it isn't ideal, but they're what I've got to work with. I know how much Durianrider/Harley advocates cycling, as far as saying that it's way better than running, so I'm going to try to get more into that... but will I get results that are way inferior than getting out there and riding a real bike? There are no real hills here, like I mentioned before, so perhaps the cycling machine would be a better option anyway because I can up the resistance? I don't know... haha. The elliptical also seems to get a lot of bad rap, but it's all from the HIIT/P90X protein powder+pre-workout sellouts so I want to know what you guys think! :)

Thanks for reading the somewhat long post!

hills: is it me or the bike?

2014-09-20T10:02:10.000Z

i know that theres a lot of cyclists here on 30BAD, so i thought id just ask a question thats been bothering me for a while now. im 15 and i got a shwinn bike from target that i only learned how to ride last may. i love to ride in circles all around my neighborhood but i find it impossible to go up hill even though i see people do it all the time. i wasnt sure if my legs just werent strong enough(i do 100 squats a day, as well as yoga, so i definately have some muscle though) or if my bike was just not really made for hills(if thats even such a thing!). hope someone can help me out!!

Bicycle Recommendations

2014-07-30T16:34:44.000Z

Hi,

I am a newbie to cycling. I've been using a stationary bike for about a year now but it broke yesterday. I want to get an outdoor bike this time around and maybe get one of those things to use it indoor. I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations on what kind of bike I should start with? It seems like there are a lot of things that go into biking and it is kind of overwhelming. The roads at my house are pretty bad. Some is paved but it's severely torn up with lots of pot holes. I also have dirt and gravel roads behind my house that were built years ago and never used that I'd love to ride down. So I was thinking I need a mountain bike but I'm not sure if that would be the best. Also, I'm about 5'3" and am looking for something on the cheap side as I don't have much to put towards it.

Thanks,

Anna

To Skinny? who else? Whats normal?

2014-06-29T01:28:04.000Z

Do you get those people that say your losing to much weight? what is the optimal body fat % for an althete? 2%? 5%? 8%? What sort of answers are you giving people that comment on your weight loss? I usually just tell them its good for cycling and heart and health.

Thanks Friends!

Breakfast Before OR After Exercise?

2014-06-08T02:03:53.000Z

Should you eat before OR after exercise in the morning? I cycle 3 times a week, a minimum of 10-12 miles each time (approximately 1.5 hours).

I've read different opinions on this however not from the perspective of a "fruit bat". I feel like the body needs something for energy especially with a fast metabolism and waking up hungry. I'm a little confused and wondering what YOU do...

Would the world be a safer place if everyone owned a bicycle?

2014-06-04T12:52:16.000Z

When people get attacked on the street they are usually walking. Often the attackers are drugged up idiots who wouldn't have the attention capacity to assail a speeding cyclist.

So do we need to create towns and villages of cyclists for the sake of world peace?

New Bike Rider

2014-05-18T02:34:11.000Z

Freelee and Durian have inspired me to take up cycling again, after I haven't done it for years!

Anyone in Sydney that can recommend where I could buy a quality road bike for under $800?

I can't afford any more at the moment.

Also i've never been a cyclist, so any tips would be welcome!

My Journey To A High Carb Raw Vegan Lifestyle

2014-04-29T19:44:26.000Z

Hi Guys,

Just starting out on this lifestyle and on the road to quitting smoking too! Taking up cycling (just got my first road bike). Can't wait to see some results and get fitter. I've had a good few years of damaging my body so I'm expecting this to be a long road.

Has anyone got any tips and/or advice that has helped them get started?

Just started my documenting my journey via YouTube and here is my first video if anyone want's to get an idea of where i'm at the moment.

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

Any advice would be much appreciated!

Thanks

Berkeley, California living vs. Austin, Texas living

2014-04-05T00:41:33.000Z

I'm in the process of debating universities right now, and trying to figure out details (pros/cons) to help make the big decision. My top two out-of-state choices (so, if I can afford them / decide to take out a huge loan) are UC Berkeley and UT Austin, but I'm also considering CU Boulder and UO Eugene and Warren Wilson College (North Carolina). Does anyone / has anyone live(d) in any of these cities? If so, can you tell me a bit about them and how they are and aren't good places to live, especially for a young fruitarian?

For example, how is fruit availability and cost, is the overall cost of living high, are there lots of nature trails, what kinds of things are there to do, is it bike and runner friendly, what kind of people live there, what's the overall vibe, etc.

Valuable information like this is greatly appreciated!

Thank you bunches,

Shannon

Cycling the Keys

2014-02-25T23:20:34.000Z

Hello all!

I'm biking the Florida keys this april and was wondering if anyone has any advice where to find some good panniers for a decent price?? I'd like to get some ortliebs because I've heard good reviews for them. im just trying to find some good deals. and if anyone has any advice for my first long trip that'd be cool! :)

Bike > Car- How to convince parents?

2014-02-06T07:25:38.000Z

I really really really really do not want a car. They're expensive as @#$%^, pollute the environment, and are overall unnecessary. On the other hand, a bike would benefit me in numerous ways- I'd get super fit and strong, it'll be very fun, and it would be an excellent way to help me manage my blood sugars as a type 1 diabetic.

But my parents are dead-set in their believes that I absolutely muuusssttt have and totally need need need a car. Why? Because.... well... I mean.. society says so..? Because everyone has one?

If they get me a car, I will be forced to pay for its gas, cleanings, and insurance, and I won't use it anyway because I will have my bike.

Anything I can show them or anything I can do or say to make it sink in their heads that I do not want a car at all? And if they want to buy me a transportation device, then it could instead just be a bike better suited for long distance than my current one?

It's not that I don't appreciate their offer- I really really do- but it'd be a gigantic waste of money for the both of us since I will more than likely barely, if ever, use it due to my overwhelming preference for bikes.

Need Some Cycling Advise

2013-10-11T23:41:03.000Z

I have a 53/39 and a 11-23 cassette on my bike (I got the bike used, dont know why the guy I bought it from, who happened to be a pretty big guy, had this combination on it) and I am having trouble on steep hills when I get a ways into a ride. My cadence drops a good amount after a while. I am wondering if it would be good to replace my 39 with a 36. I typed it into a calculator and it seemed like the ratios would work well. Is their any better solution to this problem? Would it be better to replace the cassette with a 11-25? Or should I do both?

I do crits as well and for that reason dont want to get rid of the 53.