jordan21210
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re: tOfficial Cycling Thread
Posted by jordan21210 on 5/18/25 at 2:12 pm
First official road ride done. Went for an hour and covered a little over 16 miles. I mainly run and do peloton here and there, cycling is a different animal! No clue how some of yall maintain 18+ avg speed and high cadence. I’m usually a high cadence rider on peloton too, but it’s tough on a real bike.
The pedals were surprisingly easy, feeling more confident there. Just need to get used to riding with and around traffic. I found myself trying to take side streets to get home to avoid major thoroughfares. Comfort was okay. Think as mentioned here I need to get a fit. Saddle could maybe come back a bit. My hands would get a little numb at times but nothing major. Figure a lot of that discomfort gets better with more riding. Also, bib shorts are weird. :lol:
The pedals were surprisingly easy, feeling more confident there. Just need to get used to riding with and around traffic. I found myself trying to take side streets to get home to avoid major thoroughfares. Comfort was okay. Think as mentioned here I need to get a fit. Saddle could maybe come back a bit. My hands would get a little numb at times but nothing major. Figure a lot of that discomfort gets better with more riding. Also, bib shorts are weird. :lol:
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re: Shoe Stack Height
Posted by jordan21210 on 5/17/25 at 4:15 pm
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what’s the aversion to higher stack if still 0-4 drop?
Aversion to staying injury free in the pursuit of avoiding injury. :lol:
Aubie, I’m kidding btw.
re: Shoe Stack Height
Posted by jordan21210 on 5/16/25 at 7:13 pm
It wasn’t widely distributed/announced. I only learned of it when I saw it pop up on the Joes New Balance Outlet site.
re: Shoe Stack Height
Posted by jordan21210 on 5/16/25 at 3:16 pm
Just realized New Balance has the FuelCell Pvlse and it can be had for like $50 right now. Supposedly 17mm stack, 2mm drop, FuelCell foam (which I love personally). Seems like a good flat.
re: Shoe Stack Height
Posted by jordan21210 on 5/16/25 at 3:12 pm
Topo is a legit company and make good shoes. I had a pair of the Specters, didn’t work for me personally, but were reviewed well overall.
Low stack + low drop is tough to find. Maybe Newton if they still exists? You can find one or the other fairly easily. Or get on eBay and order some dead stock.
Low stack + low drop is tough to find. Maybe Newton if they still exists? You can find one or the other fairly easily. Or get on eBay and order some dead stock.
re: If you have not read "Outlive" by Dr. Peter Attia
Posted by jordan21210 on 5/14/25 at 8:04 pm
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asked my GP about getting Apo B and A tested and he had no idea what I was talking about. Last time I saw him.
Thankfully my GP reads and listens to Attia so he was happy to let me do the CardioIQ test with Quest. Also thankfully all of my bloodwork was perfect.
re: For those who went from Zero running background to Marathon or Iron man
Posted by jordan21210 on 5/13/25 at 9:07 am
Consistency. Pick a goal race and beginner plan for the race distance. Cannot emphasize this enough: shoes matter. Get a good daily trainer and a good speed/workout shoe and rotate them.
re: Old Fashioned - Any Recommendations in Fort Walton/ Destin
Posted by jordan21210 on 5/13/25 at 9:02 am
Been a bit since I’ve been, but Vincenzo’s in the Courtyard Hotel is solid. Food and drinks much better than you’d expect in a hotel. There’s also seemingly always something new in downtown part of Ft Walton.
re: tOfficial Cycling Thread
Posted by jordan21210 on 5/10/25 at 3:24 pm
Took my Bianchi out for a shakedown around the block and to get used to spd-sl pedals. Getting used to the pedals was easier than I thought…shaking the bike down a bit tougher. Not sure if I cross chained or what. Chain got jammed on the FD and fell off the big ring. Gonna have to get it on the stand and adjust. It was shifting great when I finished it, maybe the new cables stretched. Chain could be worn too as I reused the one that was on it. Hmmm.
re: Anyone been to Coquette lately?
Posted by jordan21210 on 5/10/25 at 11:40 am
Update: braved the weather and made our reservation.
Started with marinated crab claws, and the crisped sweet potato. Both good, I really liked the sweet potato though it’s not anything special. Sweet potato crisped up/smashed, with whipped yogurt and coated with chili oil.
For entrees we got the squid ink pasta and the snapper. Snapper was cooked perfectly and the carrots served with it were very good. Squid ink pasta was good, deceptively spicy and a bit oily for our liking.
Had the panna cotta for dessert. Not amazing but not bad.
Also, word of warning, the Junglebird drink sounded a lot better than it tasted. It was a mezcal drink, which I typically like, but was a little too smokey and bitter for my likings.
Overall, enjoyed the meal. Didn’t blow us away, but it wasn’t bad. They didn’t have any specials which I was bummed about. I’ve never been to a Michelin star restaurant but based on what we had last night and the service, I can’t imagine they’d get one.
Started with marinated crab claws, and the crisped sweet potato. Both good, I really liked the sweet potato though it’s not anything special. Sweet potato crisped up/smashed, with whipped yogurt and coated with chili oil.
For entrees we got the squid ink pasta and the snapper. Snapper was cooked perfectly and the carrots served with it were very good. Squid ink pasta was good, deceptively spicy and a bit oily for our liking.
Had the panna cotta for dessert. Not amazing but not bad.
Also, word of warning, the Junglebird drink sounded a lot better than it tasted. It was a mezcal drink, which I typically like, but was a little too smokey and bitter for my likings.
Overall, enjoyed the meal. Didn’t blow us away, but it wasn’t bad. They didn’t have any specials which I was bummed about. I’ve never been to a Michelin star restaurant but based on what we had last night and the service, I can’t imagine they’d get one.
re: Justine in the FQ is closing
Posted by jordan21210 on 5/9/25 at 1:36 pm
Meauxbar
re: Justine in the FQ is closing
Posted by jordan21210 on 5/9/25 at 11:48 am
What is rustic French about a burger? Also, you can still get the burger at LPG.
re: Justine in the FQ is closing
Posted by jordan21210 on 5/9/25 at 11:46 am
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…it was rustic French and NOLA is just too fussy about food
Ah yes, rustic French classics like:
- Fish & Chips
- Fried Chicken Sandwich
- Justine Burger
- Shrimp & Grits
Did you look at the menu? :lol:
re: NOLA aka The Hollywood of the South film industry is dry which impacts the whole state
Posted by jordan21210 on 5/9/25 at 11:14 am
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The film industry brought money and jobs into the state. A tax credit is not giving money away, it incentivizes business by reducing the tax burden. This is something that happens all the time in every state for industries to bring jobs and spend other money.
This. O&G industry gets tax credits too. Plus they get to destroy what little is left of our coast with no consequence.
I think what ultimately did the movie industry in were the parishes seeing no money from it feeling left out.
re: Justine in the FQ is closing
Posted by jordan21210 on 5/9/25 at 11:01 am
Never went to Justine because I always heard the food was average at best and it was more a “vibe” spot.
Went to LPG for the first time early this year and had a duck special that was amazing. Among the better bites I’ve had in the city.
Went to LPG for the first time early this year and had a duck special that was amazing. Among the better bites I’ve had in the city.
re: Justine in the FQ is closing
Posted by jordan21210 on 5/9/25 at 10:42 am
Pre-Summer closures heating up.
re: tOfficial Cycling Thread
Posted by jordan21210 on 5/8/25 at 11:31 am
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If you plan on riding a lot, I’m going to recommend spending money on a really good bike fit.
Not opposed. Going to try to dial in best I can on my own. Kind of dipping my toes in cycling, so don’t anticipate riding a ton. Mostly to commute to work here and there and as cardio when it’s too hot for running.
re: tOfficial Cycling Thread
Posted by jordan21210 on 5/8/25 at 8:24 am
Figure I’ll jump in here after hijacking another thread and chatting with DownSouth. I’m a total cycling newb and just finished resto-modding this 2001 Bianchi Eros and have yet to get it out on the road. Need the weather to clear and time to get out there. Any tips and pointers for a new rider appreciated.
And here is my other ride I built up a few months ago. Great commuter ride but sooo slow, which is why I grabbed the Bianchi.
And if anyone has interest in restoring a vintage bike, I’ve got a bunch of great condition Campy parts taking up space in my garage now.
And here is my other ride I built up a few months ago. Great commuter ride but sooo slow, which is why I grabbed the Bianchi.
And if anyone has interest in restoring a vintage bike, I’ve got a bunch of great condition Campy parts taking up space in my garage now.
re: Best Upscale Italian in NOLA
Posted by jordan21210 on 5/7/25 at 9:30 pm
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I checked their site and Venezia has been open since 1957, to that's 68 years of continuous operation. Places don't stay open that long serving bad food.
I don’t think Venezia is bad, but if the restaurant owns their building it’s def possible to stay open that long with mediocre food.
re: Best Upscale Italian in NOLA
Posted by jordan21210 on 5/7/25 at 4:01 pm
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Rizzutos
This place sucks.
Another vote for Avo and Osteria Lupo here. Have not done San Lorenzo but would add this one too. Dinner there then to the hotel bar after would be a great anniversary night.
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