Cycling, CPAP and Sleep.

[FreemasonCyclist]

Please read my blog post about Cycling, CPAP and Sleep and tell me what you think.

Link; http://johnsbicyclinghobby.blogspot.com/

[elader]

Please read my blog post about Cycling, CPAP and Sleep and tell me what you think.

Link; http://johnsbicyclinghobby.blogspot.com/

I read it. Think about what?

There are a few cpap riders here. Me (a poser ) and Carbonman (real biker )

Today I got chased by a pissed off 50 pound dog while I was going up a hill. I was amused at first, but then I saw he was not kidding. My HRM said 172 after I dropped him. He is on my regular route and never chased me before. Maybe he was having a bad day.

[carbonman]

Please read my blog post about Cycling, CPAP and Sleep and tell me what you think.

FMC, I have only been on the hose for 9+mths, but it has totally changed my cycling.
Everything you said, ditto. I feel better and better every am.

....ah, now no offense, but the only thing I don't like about 'bents,
is.....I'm always passing them.

There are a few cpap riders here. Me (a poser ) and Carbonman (real biker )

elader, I'll take that as a compliment.

The thing is......you're out there, on the road, doing it.
You're only going to get stronger and then longer.....
how about some pics????

That dog thing, I pack . I have a pepper spray velcroed to my top tube....just in case.
YMMV

[dsm]

Hi

I am another convert to cycling (one day will post a pic )

But I found your blog very easy to read & interesting. My interest is in looking at how taking up cycling may impact my own xPAP therapy.
Since approx Jan, started doing lots of walking (7-10 kms / day) - then next phase which started in early March, was to begin riding a cycle
17 kms to work & then back. Work is at sea level & home at 324 feet. So the homeward journey is slower than the trip to work.

Have lost 10 KG in weight (now at 87 KG) since starting this exercise program.

Point here is that am certainly feeling very fit & love the cycling - will even do it in the rain. But am not sure it has had any impact on
my sleeping or made xPAP any less necessary. I think I was expecting to change to sleep but can't say it has made sleep any better or
any worse.

Just my observations todate

DSM (am planning on getting weight to 80-82 KG so have a few more KG o work off )

[FreemasonCyclist]

Please read my blog post about Cycling, CPAP and Sleep and tell me what you think.

FMC, I have only been on the hose for 9+mths, but it has totally changed my cycling.
Everything you said, ditto. I feel better and better every am.

....ah, now no offense, but the only thing I don't like about 'bents,
is.....I'm always passing them.

Carbon, you might pass me, but I bet when I get to the end of a long ride I have no pain or discomfort in my back, hands, arms, neck, shoulders nor do I have a problem with saddle sores.

There is a ride called RAGBRAI that I used to do, I am taking a long break from it. In 2006 I did the first 3 days. Day 2, Ida Grove, Iowa to Audobon, Iowa was long, windy, hilly, hot and humid. What made it worse was for about 30 to 40 miles there was very little to stop and get something to eat or drink at. People who ride what recumbent riders call wedgies were not in a good mood when they got into Audobon. I was smiling when I got to Audobon because I was feeling pretty good on my Vision. I guess not having enough to eat or drink and riding in those conditions was pretty miserable for those riding a diamond frame bike. Sure I did not have much in the way of food or drink, except my 70 ounces of water, but I still felt pretty good when I got into Audobon.

[carbonman]

Hi
phase which started in early March, was to begin riding a cycle
17 kms to work & then back. Work is at sea level & home at 324 feet. So the homeward journey is slower than the trip to work.
Just my observations todate DSM

DSM, has riding to/from work, changed how you think about your work days?

[carbonman]

Please read my blog post about Cycling, CPAP and Sleep and tell me what you think.

FMC, I have only been on the hose for 9+mths, but it has totally changed my cycling.
Everything you said, ditto. I feel better and better every am.

....ah, now no offense, but the only thing I don't like about 'bents,
is.....I'm always passing them.

Carbon, you might pass me, but I bet when I get to the end of a long ride I have no pain or discomfort in my back, hands, arms, neck, shoulders nor do I have a problem with saddle sores.

There is a ride called RAGBRAI but I still felt pretty good when I got into Audobon.

...... ....you 'bent guys are too easy.

...hey, just fun'n ...no offense.
Doesn't matter what you're on, just as long as you're on the road.

"What am I on???? I'm on my bike 6hrs a day."
Lance Armstrong

[dsm]

Hi
phase which started in early March, was to begin riding a cycle
17 kms to work & then back. Work is at sea level & home at 324 feet. So the homeward journey is slower than the trip to work.
Just my observations todate DSM

DSM, has riding to/from work, changed how you think about your work days?

Yes,

I look forward to each morning just for the satisfaction of matching or beating my best time &
I look forward to heading home I guess for similar reasons. Work has become a nice way to fill
in the gaps.

Now I have to add that I NEVER EVER thought I would say something like that. There are a few
cycle riders at work who are real enthusiasts & I chat with them often. Their joke is that they
plan to push me into buying a road bike to go week-end racing - that probably won't happen
but I do have my Polar watch & cycle speed measurement attachment + since getting it now
monitor the effort & heart rate for each day. Bit like I used to do when checking the data off
my xPAP Last Friday I asked one enthusiast why he hadn't ridden in that day - his smiling
answer was, "I need a day's rest, so I can go all day Saturday "

Seeing your avatar did also get me thinking that despite my age I could & should seriously look
at cycling just to keep fit. Current Vo2 setting is at 46.

DSM

PS Thanks for your direct & indirect promotion of cycling, you have had an influence on me & I
thank you for that.

D

[FreemasonCyclist]

Hi

I am another convert to cycling (one day will post a pic )

But I found your blog very easy to read & interesting. My interest is in looking at how taking up cycling may impact my own xPAP therapy.
Since approx Jan, started doing lots of walking (7-10 kms / day) - then next phase which started in early March, was to begin riding a cycle
17 kms to work & then back. Work is at sea level & home at 324 feet. So the homeward journey is slower than the trip to work.

Have lost 10 KG in weight (now at 87 KG) since starting this exercise program.

Point here is that am certainly feeling very fit & love the cycling - will even do it in the rain. But am not sure it has had any impact on
my sleeping or made xPAP any less necessary. I think I was expecting to change to sleep but can't say it has made sleep any better or
any worse.

Just my observations todate

DSM (am planning on getting weight to 80-82 KG so have a few more KG o work off )

DSm, I think you're off to a good start. If you are starting cycling and you have not done so before take it slow at first if you need to. If you commute to work give yourself plenty of time to get there, store your bike, change cloths if you need to and be ready for the day. No need to rush. As you commute more and more you will leanr how to streamline things and get faster and better at it. Also take it easy on how hard or fast you ride if it is not something you are used to doing. If you go too hard you'll be very sore and miserable and want to give it up. It will take time to work into. If the 324 feet of climbing on the way home means you have to get off and walk, then get off and walk. The last thing you want is to injure yourself and be off the bike for too long.

For riding in the rain I highly recommend fenders, trust me on this. I finally put a pair of Planet Bike fenders on my recumbent last year.

[carbonman]

Their joke is that they
plan to push me into buying a road bike to go week-end racing - that probably won't happen
but I do have my Polar watch & cycle speed measurement attachment + since getting it now
monitor the effort & heart rate for each day.

BUT..... the great dis-qualifier for all that precedes it.....the fire burns......

Last Friday I asked one enthusiast why he hadn't ridden in that day - his smiling
answer was, "I need a day's rest, so I can go all day Saturday "

....oh yea, that's it. Monday and Fridays are rest days.

PS Thanks for your direct & indirect promotion of cycling, you have had an influence on me & I
thank you for that. D

Cool! you're welcome!

[dsm]

Freemason Cyclist (+ CCM)

Thanks for all the very good pointers. You know your cycling

My 1st bike was very hard to ride home & there were 3 points I got off & walked. Also I added a splash guard over the back wheel.
I then opted for a more sophisticated bike (equivalent to a GIANT Yukon model). It has 27 gears & I no longer have to get off & walk in fact I never get into the lowest gear.

I do agree than going on the upward journey is when I stop competing with myself as that could lead to over exertion.

The other bit of luck here, is that 90% of the journey is on quiet roads designated as cyclist shared roads with cycling lanes - very very lucky that these are almost a direct route from home to work. The potential for being wiped out by motorists is always such a big scare. We have fatalaties regularly here in Sydney. I won't ride on any busy roads.

Cheers

DSM

[elader]

forgot to mention, I always wanted to do the ragbrai. I admire your fortitude to ride it multiple times. I used to do 1 day 100 milers in Austin - to Shiner, to San Antonio, and the Houston to Austin MS170 - Commuted by bike and would do double 35s on the weekends. But I heard some great ragbrai stories. I haven't been on a bike in years and after Apnea and weight gain and ten years passing, it's no picnic. But, its a glorious process. Me, the bike, the road . Road cycling through lush farmland on quiet back roads. I seem to live in an area that is packed with cyclists.

Carbonman - my poser bike:

[dsm]

forgot to mention, I always wanted to do the ragbrai. I admire your fortitude to ride it multiple times. I used to do 1 day 100 milers in Austin - to Shiner, to San Antonio, and the Houston to Austin MS170 - Commuted by bike and would do double 35s on the weekends. But I heard some great ragbrai stories. I haven't been on a bike in years and after Apnea and weight gain and ten years passing, it's no picnic. But, its a glorious process. Me, the bike, the road . Road cycling through lush farmland on quiet back roads. I seem to live in an area that is packed with cyclists.

Carbonman - my poser bike:

My 1st hard both front & rear shocks but that bounce that develops put an end to it as a serious commuting bike.
I have learned to respect folk who can do long distance cycling (my youngest son was very much into it). Having done the drive
between Austin & San Antone a couple of time, I can understand anyone doing long rides there.

DSM

[carbonman]

Carbonman - my poser bike:

..............ah, sorry, PAL, that ain't no poser bike.

....now get out there and ride.

[carbonman]

Carbonman - my poser bike:

You know...now that I look closer.....your perception of your cycling is aimed far above poser.
Full carbon.....nice....I'm a carbon man, too.
A double crank....oh, yea, no "real" hills or altitude where you're riding.
I'm an old guy , riding hills and altitude, I need that triple.
.....and are those carbon bottle cages ......NICE!
I can't tell from the pic....Look pedals??

...yea, that ain't no poser bike.