Health & Fitness How many of you bicycle? - Just a general discussion
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Slight OT,
What's your squat PR?
What's your squat PR?
That's nice. Mine is also around the same ballpark.
Except Jacket and Wheelie, all checked!
Also yes, Mi Band 5 is connected to Apple Health app. Strava too is connected to Apple Health. Wbu?
No company sadly. I ride alone
Don't you guys worry about the pollution? I'd be more worried about pollution than getting hit by other vehicles.
I wear one of those tube like cloths (from decathlon) over my nose to neck area. Not sure what it's called. Stops a bit of pollution. Plus the area I stay in has decent AQI levels.
No man, getting hit by another vehicle is definitely worse
I am in Bangalore, and cycle once a week, mostly Sunday. Do more running through the week.
Riding in traffic is no fun, although I have ridden a lot in Mumbai traffic when I started riding. Here are my two bits:
Hope it helps! Happy riding!
Riding in traffic is no fun, although I have ridden a lot in Mumbai traffic when I started riding. Here are my two bits:
- Watch out for two/three wheelers from the wrong side, and BEST buses! Those are the biggest hazards IMO. (In Bangalore it is the wrong side riders and school buses/tempo travellers).
- Also, rains are risky, as there is low visibility. Have tail light on during rains.
- Make sure you ride in a straight line and use proper hand signals to indicate when you are changing lanes/turning.
- Being comfortable riding with one hand while signalling (no stunts), and building a habit to look over your shoulder for incoming traffic was something I learnt.
- You also get rear view mirrors these days. They can be helpful if you commute/ride in heavy traffic on highways.
- Helmet is a must. Having a buddy is good too, in terms of safety.
- If you are riding in the dark, head/tail lights, and reflector vests help you stay safe.
Hope it helps! Happy riding!
Harpy.eagle
Adept
OP, which area do you ride at?
Thane. Wbu?
Harpy.eagle
Adept
I am from Pune. But in thane, you will find lot of folks riding. You can find them on Strava as well. I dont have cycle and miss it really in Thane, upavan area where my brother stays but its lovely area to ride as well.
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Skilled
Lol, the first thing I thought when I saw his handle. I got up to 100kg and did not go further.
I've seen people cross 200 and strap their knees up.
200kg is very near to natural limits for an average joe who is training for 5-10 years.
But those you saw pushing 200 are juicing.
200 isn't natural limits for intermediates. 200 as a 1RM ( proper form - ass to grass) is not really easy.
Also very very unfortunate but I have had 2 surgeries on my knee. The other knee too is ****ed up. Years of football and multiple ligament tears. The nickname comes from here, not the weightroom.
Oh damn. Ligaments injuries take a really long time to heal. I hope everything's okay now.
Sadly, it's not. I have stopped football altogether. No more contact sports / pivoting sports for me. Straight line jogging / cycling / light weights. Need to prolong knee function for as long as possible.