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03-12-24, 09:50 AM
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Posted By Hermes

Faster? In the real world, one would have to...

Faster? In the real world, one would have to test. I asked Jim Manton, ERO, at VSC if Mavic IO wheel set would be faster for my wife than the Fast Forward we are using. He said, "Do not spend the...
03-11-24, 05:15 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 4,876
Posted By Hermes

He is unaware of that.

He is unaware of that.
03-11-24, 03:34 PM
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Posted By Hermes

I did the Zwift Big Spin 2024 (34km) this...

I did the Zwift Big Spin 2024 (34km) this morning. Although, not branded as a race, it was a race. There are 4 Big Spins and I am signed up for all of them. And one can win prizes. I won a Zwift...
03-11-24, 08:28 AM
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Posted By Hermes

procrit Congrats on the racing and heal up fast. ...

procrit Congrats on the racing and heal up fast. Injuries suck.
03-11-24, 08:27 AM
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Posted By Hermes

Last week, one 30' on 1" off interval day (see...

Last week, one 30' on 1" off interval day (see previous post), 2 x one hour pacer group rides with Bernie (D) on Zwift which seems to put me into tempo heart rate and a one hour meet up with my wife...
03-08-24, 11:42 AM
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Posted By Hermes

TMonk BADASSzwifter In other news, on...

TMonk BADASSzwifter

In other news, on Tuesday, I rode with a Bernie on Zwift for one hour with a coffee break at 30 minutes. On Thursday, I did 2x 8 reps of 30"on 1'off on my TT bike doing the...
03-07-24, 09:08 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,570
Posted By Hermes

I owe RChung some files and I have not sent them...

I owe RChung some files and I have not sent them - to busy riding but more like have to find the files and download which is a weak excuse.
03-06-24, 09:44 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,697
Posted By Hermes

Word. When Chris Horner won the Tour of...

Word. When Chris Horner won the Tour of California, he stood up Sierra Road most if not all of the climb. If I am training and racing at the track a lot, then I adapt to the drops and higher...
03-04-24, 09:43 AM
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Posted By Hermes

Tuesday - Track session with flying kilo, 6...

Tuesday - Track session with flying kilo, 6 standing starts and a flying 500. During the starts, my crash injuries were not a problem. Coach and I were surprised.

Wednesday - strength training
...
03-04-24, 09:34 AM
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Posted By Hermes

procrit Solid performance. That is why we race.

procrit Solid performance. That is why we race.
02-29-24, 11:47 PM
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Views: 794
Posted By Hermes

Both my wife and I have experienced odd high HR...

Both my wife and I have experienced odd high HR readings that were bogus. What I do is take my pulse either at the wrist or in the neck. I use a 5 second time and multiply by 12. I used to do this...
02-29-24, 11:10 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,697
Posted By Hermes

This is what I rode at the track tonight - age...

This is what I rode at the track tonight - age 74. I have been riding this set up for years. ...
02-29-24, 12:29 PM
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Posted By Hermes

I notice quite a lot of members race but do not...

I notice quite a lot of members race but do not post here. I see it Addiction, Training and Nutrition, Road Cycling the the 50+ forum. It is always interesting why they do not post here. My only...
02-26-24, 12:21 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,087
Posted By Hermes

Closed for moderation review.

Closed for moderation review.
02-26-24, 09:44 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,087
Posted By Hermes

Madeupname Welcome to Bike Forums. You have...

Madeupname Welcome to Bike Forums. You have received a lot of solid advice that has been thoroughly debated. Hopefully, you can glean the information you need from the posts. Do not hesitate to...
02-25-24, 08:02 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,605
Posted By Hermes

Age 74, 6' with a 34 in inseam. 165 cranks on...

Age 74, 6' with a 34 in inseam. 165 cranks on track bike and 172.5 on TT and road bike. I plan on changing my TT bike to 165. I changed a few years ago from 172.5. 165 cranks are faster as tested...
02-23-24, 01:22 PM
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Views: 25,259
Posted By Hermes

procrit My weight loss was due to the cycling...

procrit My weight loss was due to the cycling accident / crash and hospital stay last year. I went into the hospital at 165 at 9.5% BF and came out at 146 with my muscles and neurology shredded. ...
02-22-24, 11:08 PM
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Posted By Hermes

Tuesday - 2 sets of 30"on 1' off 8 reps per set...

Tuesday - 2 sets of 30"on 1' off 8 reps per set on Zwift.
Wednesday - shoulder PT
Thursday - strength training and 2 sets of 30"on 1' off 8 reps per set on Zwift.
02-22-24, 02:55 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,541
Posted By Hermes

I think that is pretty common especially for...

I think that is pretty common especially for lighter weight riders. I am more of a z3 / Z4 climber of Mount Hamilton primarily because I rode it on Thanksgiving morning as part of the Low Key Hill...
02-22-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 699
Posted By Hermes

What is the goal? If there is no goal, event or...

What is the goal? If there is no goal, event or other metric, IMO, riding and strength training mixed together may be done as one sees fit and has available time and energy.

If you are going for...
02-21-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,687
Posted By Hermes

You do not seem to understand that this is a...

You do not seem to understand that this is a bicycling forum. The topic of this thread is riding a bicycle longer distances on the carnivore diet. If you have experience doing this, post it up. You...
02-19-24, 09:27 AM
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Posted By Hermes

Congrats TMonk #zwiftking

Congrats TMonk #zwiftking
02-18-24, 10:28 AM
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Posted By Hermes

Furthermore, at VSC and other tracks that have 45...

Furthermore, at VSC and other tracks that have 45 degree banking, when a rider is in the pole lane going around a turn, he is perpendicular to the track. A rider on the blue band is more vertical. ...
02-17-24, 08:13 PM
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Posted By Hermes

Two Zwift pacer rides - 35' and then a harder one...

Two Zwift pacer rides - 35' and then a harder one for 40'. I rode at the front most of the time. Then I went to the gym for an active stretching session and shoulder workout.
02-15-24, 09:48 PM
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Posted By Hermes

Velo Sports Center is Siberian pine wood and...

Velo Sports Center is Siberian pine wood and slippery. Normally, the pole lane is for fast efforts and the relief line for slower riding. In my case, I timed the effort and speed such that the blue...
02-15-24, 11:40 AM
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Posted By Hermes

Tuesday, I did a leg strength session at the gym...

Tuesday, I did a leg strength session at the gym and then rode the track for the first time since September of last year. Well, I rode on the blue band at Velo Sports Center and threw in some laps...
02-14-24, 11:56 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,570
Posted By Hermes

Running road v running treadmill. My wife and I...

Running road v running treadmill. My wife and I feel the treadmill is harder but like indoor trainers there is a strength and adaption period. The question is if one does an indoor activity versus...
02-13-24, 09:51 PM
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Posted By Hermes

#badass

#badass
02-11-24, 04:12 PM
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Posted By Hermes

2 hours of Zwift over the weekend. I did my...

2 hours of Zwift over the weekend. I did my first Zwift pacer ride today and did 30 minutes. Then I switched pacer rides / courses and did another 30 minutes.
02-08-24, 01:57 PM
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Posted By Hermes

Zwift volcano (flat) for warmup and then 30" on...

Zwift volcano (flat) for warmup and then 30" on 1' off intervals on London (flat) and finish the route with endurance. All body parts and systems seem to be functioning correctly. Now it is time in...
02-06-24, 08:23 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,812
Posted By Hermes

I think the acid test is to check with 20 year...

I think the acid test is to check with 20 year old women and see if they agree.:D
02-05-24, 03:11 PM
Replies: 17,734
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Posted By Hermes

I have been off the radar for awhile - actually...

I have been off the radar for awhile - actually grounded. I crashed in September last year.

I am back in the gym and riding on Zwift. I did a one hour meet up ride with some friends this AM from...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-04-24, 10:12 AM
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Posted By Hermes

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Drag off? :D You probably win since I am taller. Setup (disc /trispoke...
02-03-24, 11:51 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,812
Posted By Hermes

My tale of VO2max. Track 500 meter time...

My tale of VO2max.

Track 500 meter time trial from a standing start. 53.3

Road sprints sub maximal effort and track 2k pursuit. 49.6

My Garmin thinks my VO2 max is 46.
02-02-24, 10:45 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,687
Posted By Hermes

Moderation note: We have a zero tolerance for P&R...

Moderation note: We have a zero tolerance for P&R content in the open forum. And we have issued enough warnings in threads as well as infractions such that bans are now being issued. Do not post...
01-31-24, 04:06 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,692
Posted By Hermes

Great...posting pics. Here I am in my mid 60s...

Great...posting pics. Here I am in my mid 60s doing a low key hill climb race - Montebello 6 miles long on the finishing 8% grade. It was really hot on the climb. I wanted to post a climbing NorCal...
01-30-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,692
Posted By Hermes

Prior to my current diet, I might have been...

Prior to my current diet, I might have been inclined to go for an Inn N Out burger double meat double cheese and fries with a coke. Horner would join me.:D
01-16-24, 09:22 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,719
Posted By Hermes

My racing team designed compression socks that...

My racing team designed compression socks that are slightly longer and thicker. They feel great on but are hot in warmer weather. I have the racing, thin higher socks. I have to glue the top of...
01-13-24, 09:09 AM
Replies: 392
Views: 20,477
Posted By Hermes

He has been reinstated but on a very short leash.

He has been reinstated but on a very short leash.
01-05-24, 08:33 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,408
Posted By Hermes

We moved the thread to P&I and deleted the...

We moved the thread to P&I and deleted the surgery pic - no gore.
01-03-24, 11:40 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,719
Posted By Hermes

In cycling, instantaneous metrics such as power...

In cycling, instantaneous metrics such as power open the door for participation in online platforms and sharing of information to social media. I have an iWatch and I like it but its performance /...
01-02-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,944
Posted By Hermes

Moderation note. I would suggest that everyone...

Moderation note. I would suggest that everyone read the caption under training and nutrition. The main theme of this website is cycling. What does one intake while on the bike? What does one eat...
12-31-23, 08:10 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,505
Posted By Hermes

Married 52 years and riding tandems since 1980....

Married 52 years and riding tandems since 1980. We train and race together including team time trial, team pursuit at the track. My wife has raced team pursuit with me and two other men. In 2022, she...
12-31-23, 07:39 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 7,360
Posted By Hermes

Thread closed. We think this thread has run...

Thread closed.

We think this thread has run out of chocolate. It is about chocolate and very little, if any, bicycling content. One would think it belongs in Foo.
12-24-23, 02:58 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,541
Posted By Hermes

Coggan is an excellent cyclist and physiology...

Coggan is an excellent cyclist and physiology geek that created a model - not a coach. San Millan is a coach, with athletes, and researcher who is trying to optimally build mitochondria with the...
12-19-23, 09:17 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,541
Posted By Hermes

Interesting article but long...not a criticism....

Interesting article but long...not a criticism. With respect to mitochondria biogenesis, it seems murky. What I know is that 4 billion years ago, mitochondria merged with simple life to set the stage...
12-16-23, 12:49 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,942
Posted By Hermes

IMO, does xyz strength training protocol improve...

IMO, does xyz strength training protocol improve endurance is looking at strength training the wrong way. And equally, relegating it to better health underserves its potential benefit.

I speculate...
12-16-23, 10:00 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,690
Posted By Hermes

74 and prefer shorter efforts / rides even though...

74 and prefer shorter efforts / rides even though I could devote as much time as I want to cycling. Riding is fun but too much is not that interesting. I also workout in the gym and do other...
12-14-23, 01:26 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,942
Posted By Hermes

For the last 15 years of training and racing, I...

For the last 15 years of training and racing, I have used 3rd party coaches 90% of the time. The latest coach has the best credentials, most experience and track record. He is also the most...
12-13-23, 10:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 862
Posted By Hermes

Calibration is important. I do zero offset...

Calibration is important. I do zero offset before the ride and then again after warmup is complete. Calibration, with respect to is the power meter accurate after zero offset calibration is also...
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