Well I was on the better side - NJ
And the good area of NJ. Not the crappy portions
Dirt, sand, slush, spruce needles.... it’s the original fork from when I got the bike 15 years ago. I wish I had a cool story about how I was shredding when I broke it, but the reality is I didn’t have my studded tires on yet and I ate it stopping at a crosswalk on snow/ice.
After an unhealthy and seriously depressing hiatus from riding (~15years) I finally got going again this winter. Put the road bike on the trainer and started spinning again. I'm really enjoying Zwifting more than I thought I would. Any other Zwifters here? I already read about the hatred for Strava, so I won't ask about that one. lol
I've also managed to get out on the mountain bike a few times. Although that bike is an ancient Kona hardtail that I used during college. On my second trail ride this year I trashed the rear derailleur and bottom dropout. Good news is they can both be repaired, and I'm gonna do that since it's cheap. But that bike is now being relegated to rails to trails or similar. No more mountain biking for my trusty steed.
Soooo, that means it's time for a new whip! Just ordered this beaut, should have it in a few more days. I'm not going to know how to ride. The technology has improved soooo much since I bought my last mountain bike, circa '95. I'm stoked!
Trek Fuel EX 9.8 - Carbon/Red
No experience with app based products, I'm too old school with intervals on rollers but need to a) get back on a trainer to begin with b) probably get with the times. Would be interested to hear experience with smart trainers, my issue with rollers/trainers was always boredom.
Food wise, aside from the obvious of avoiding booze, sweets and overly fatty foods eat what works for you. Eating clean and avoiding overly processed foods is best. Best thing about training a bunch is you don't have to fret quite as much about what you eat. I miss the days of needing calories, now I have the opposite problem
