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07-30-13, 09:54 AM
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Posted By Jobiensis

Thanks, lots of good info. I'll probably re-test...

Thanks, lots of good info. I'll probably re-test in a couple weeks, but it doesn't sound like what I'm seeing is really out of line.
07-30-13, 08:21 AM
Replies: 8,471
Views: 768,727
Posted By Jobiensis

1.27 It wasn't close to steady state. I also...

1.27

It wasn't close to steady state. I also don't feel that hour was anywhere close to my limits, just a couple intervals and a brisk pace.

Really starting to look like I phoned in the 20min...
07-29-13, 10:45 PM
Replies: 8,471
Views: 768,727
Posted By Jobiensis

Ok, I have about a months worth of data with my...

Ok, I have about a months worth of data with my power meter. I haven't really done any structured training, just collecting and testing at this point. I've got a question on IF/NP/AP and FTP. Should...
07-23-13, 09:44 AM
Replies: 8,471
Views: 768,727
Posted By Jobiensis

Yes, it does take a little soldering.

Yes, it does take a little soldering.
07-23-13, 09:02 AM
Replies: 8,471
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Posted By Jobiensis

I got a wired Hollowgram SRM w/ PowerControl V...

I got a wired Hollowgram SRM w/ PowerControl V for $460.

Battery replacement and calibration is fairly easy to do yourself. And yes you can still buy batteries.

I'd prefer a wireless, but even...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-13, 09:11 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,682
Posted By Jobiensis

I don't disagree that the pro would curb stomp a...

I don't disagree that the pro would curb stomp a reporter, but this part is wrong.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-13, 09:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,050
Posted By Jobiensis

Total I spent for my Hollowgram SRM was ~$730. It...

Total I spent for my Hollowgram SRM was ~$730. It is wired, which is kind of a pain (probably will end up drilling holes in my frame to route wires). But I got a powermeter and crankset for what a...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-13, 11:29 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,536
Posted By Jobiensis

Maybe it is because my club has a strong tri...

Maybe it is because my club has a strong tri presence, but TT bikes and aerobars seem to be perfectly welcome on the group rides.
06-27-13, 02:11 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,545
Posted By Jobiensis

Is it common for frames to get ruined in crit...

Is it common for frames to get ruined in crit crashes? All the ones I've seen have been bar tape, shifters and occasionally front wheels.

Edit: noticed Hida says it isn't common.
05-28-13, 02:28 PM
Replies: 5,450
Views: 317,475
Posted By Jobiensis

Cleave, nice job, watched that 55/60 race. ...

Cleave, nice job, watched that 55/60 race.

Did 4 crits this weekend, ready to upgrade to Cat4. At the very least it means I won't have to get up quite so early in the morning.

All pack...
05-28-13, 11:28 AM
Replies: 24,977
Views: 1,333,150
Posted By Jobiensis

I was at that event, though I didn't stick around...

I was at that event, though I didn't stick around for the later races. Big, wide streets, but many light poles on the edge of the road (without any hay bales). Didn't really think much of it at the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-13, 05:01 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,773
Posted By Jobiensis

SPD are fine, I used them for a while before I...

SPD are fine, I used them for a while before I switched to speedplays. The float on speedplays helps since I'm duck footed on one side.



I've done it and the back wheel went up and out. I...
05-17-13, 07:45 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 7,241
Posted By Jobiensis

Assuming the parade is at Pine Mountain Club, it...

Assuming the parade is at Pine Mountain Club, it is about 18 miles from the start. So you need to get there before 10 to avoid a delay.
05-17-13, 04:37 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 7,241
Posted By Jobiensis

I guess we got a compromise. :/ Not sure I like...

I guess we got a compromise. :/ Not sure I like having to modify my plans the day before a race. Starts are now from 7am to 8am. I might just leave closer to 8 than 7:30 then, I'm sure I can make up...
05-17-13, 12:27 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 7,241
Posted By Jobiensis

Yeah, the late start is going to mean not having...

Yeah, the late start is going to mean not having to get up at 4am, so I'm all for it. It looks like the weather will be nice. There is no doubt BA is better supported (also a much larger ride).
04-15-13, 10:31 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 7,241
Posted By Jobiensis

Only got a bit misdirected at Las Virgenes & PCH...

Only got a bit misdirected at Las Virgenes & PCH (not the fault of route sheets, just missed the turn).

Decker was hard, but the climb back to and up Stunt after over 90 miles of riding put me in...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-13, 10:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,309
Posted By Jobiensis

Are we talking real miles or trainer miles? ...

Are we talking real miles or trainer miles?

My shorts usually start getting worn out after a year.
04-09-13, 10:07 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 7,241
Posted By Jobiensis

Lol, I would include 9:59:59 as 9 hours, so I...

Lol, I would include 9:59:59 as 9 hours, so I doubt I'll be passing anyone! Anyhow I'll be on a raw CAAD10.

Just really slow and easy rides for the rest of the week.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-13, 04:28 PM
Replies: 235
Views: 8,831
Posted By Jobiensis

Does average speed on a trainer count?

Does average speed on a trainer count?
04-09-13, 04:19 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 7,241
Posted By Jobiensis

Just found this thread, I'm signed up for...

Just found this thread, I'm signed up for Mulholland and B.A.. I have no idea what to expect with Mulholland, I'm going in blind - I haven't ridden any of it before. I've done all the climbs of...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-13, 12:24 PM
Replies: 235
Views: 8,831
Posted By Jobiensis

Sorry, I'm not separating out the trainer miles...

Sorry, I'm not separating out the trainer miles just for this thread.

Almost all of these are not on the trainer.

~ 2,000 miles
~ 158k feet climbing
03-28-13, 08:52 AM
Replies: 11,266
Views: 506,000
Posted By Jobiensis

Cool, this forum seems a bit more laid back than...

Cool, this forum seems a bit more laid back than the racing 33 (tons of information in that forum), without the passive aggressive internet warriors on the 41.

Right now my 'training' is not...
03-27-13, 06:31 PM
Replies: 11,266
Views: 506,000
Posted By Jobiensis

So if I'm 42 and just started racing is this...

So if I'm 42 and just started racing is this forum an appropriate place for me to post? Calling me a master is hilarious, I'm more of an old junior.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-13, 06:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 936
Posted By Jobiensis

I never said or even implied it was the only way,...

I never said or even implied it was the only way, or even the only thing you should do. And yes, hill work is tiring. If your only goal is to get up the hill with the least amount of energy, spin is...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-13, 04:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 936
Posted By Jobiensis

:rolleyes: I don't see the OP talking about 15%...

:rolleyes:
I don't see the OP talking about 15% grades, so I don't see how upping a gear (which would be what? 34/26) is all that unreasonable.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-13, 04:32 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 936
Posted By Jobiensis

The problem with having lots of gears is you get...

The problem with having lots of gears is you get a tendency to drop it in the lowest gear rather than upping the effort. If you want to get better at hills, only spinning up them in a low gear isn't...
03-08-13, 04:10 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,950
Posted By Jobiensis

Don't know his reasons, but in my experience,...

Don't know his reasons, but in my experience, there seems to be more useful training information here than the training forum or the road forum.
03-07-13, 07:51 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 90,994
Posted By Jobiensis

I'm just starting out with any sort of serious...

I'm just starting out with any sort of serious training and racing. So excuse the really stupid question, but how do you time these? Mainly the 100% intervals and shorter intervals, it doesn't seem...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-13, 06:11 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,495
Posted By Jobiensis

I ride because I like to ride, if I'm getting...

I ride because I like to ride, if I'm getting demotivated it means I'm riding too much.

Music is only used on a trainer/rollers. Nothing more pleasant than a couple hours alone out on the roads.
03-06-13, 12:01 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,997
Posted By Jobiensis

I've ridden it a couple times solo. Really is one...

I've ridden it a couple times solo. Really is one of the nicest climbs, no problems with the shoulder or traffic. I've ridden from Yucaipa up to Big Bear for Lunch.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-13, 11:34 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,015
Posted By Jobiensis

Wow, Not arguing, but a tri-athlete not being...

Wow, Not arguing, but a tri-athlete not being able to complete a metric century in 9 hours. I'm not fast, but that is a whole new level of slow. Were they running it? :)

I've seen people wearing...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-13, 10:17 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,486
Posted By Jobiensis

I find it annoying when I pass someone and they...

I find it annoying when I pass someone and they take it as a personal affront, sprint to get ahead of me and then slow down. I'm just trying to keep my HR in a zone.



They were probably trying...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-13, 10:15 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,636
Posted By Jobiensis

You take the cassette off and clean each...

You take the cassette off and clean each individual cog every week (based on your riding)? I'm lazy and would rather replace the chain, granted the chain gets cleaned about once a week (wiped down),...
02-27-13, 05:56 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,105
Posted By Jobiensis

Why not spend a lot less on the bike? Haven't...

Why not spend a lot less on the bike? Haven't done my first race yet (T-10 days), but the cost of the bike isn't the only cost to consider. If you don't have the money, placing such importance on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-13, 10:51 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 7,486
Posted By Jobiensis

If you didn't hear the semi, would going left be...

If you didn't hear the semi, would going left be an option? I think this is a pretty good case where depending on hearing is a bad idea. If you don't have time to look back, you probably shouldn't...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-13, 01:41 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,978
Posted By Jobiensis

My BB30 does this without fail a week or so after...

My BB30 does this without fail a week or so after wet riding. Just pull out the crank/spindle, clean, regrease, reassemble.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-13, 04:06 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,507
Posted By Jobiensis

If you read the report, there are three things...

If you read the report, there are three things that stick out. The driver lied over and over about the cyclist. The driver has a terrible driving record (which could not be used in the grand jury)....
Forum: Road Cycling
02-08-13, 11:44 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,914
Posted By Jobiensis

I did the switch to the Polar strap, and while it...

I did the switch to the Polar strap, and while it is better than the Garmin strap, I still get spiking issues (no more dropouts). I do wet down the electrodes, but I think I'll try the gel.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-01-13, 10:20 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,188
Posted By Jobiensis

Curious, what amount have you saved over the last...

Curious, what amount have you saved over the last 6 months?

And some of you really need to lighten up, it's a joke.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-22-13, 04:50 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,625
Posted By Jobiensis

I don't think I've ever had my heart rate drop...

I don't think I've ever had my heart rate drop when I get out of the saddle. I get out of the saddle to put some power down and get my momentum going. I find it a lot easier to put out a bunch of...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-18-13, 12:18 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 7,143
Posted By Jobiensis

It is actually not that bad, you just need to be...

It is actually not that bad, you just need to be used to climbing for hours on end. Only one section is very steep, and that is short (just after Makawao as I recall). From what I've seen, the West...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-10-13, 06:52 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 7,405
Posted By Jobiensis

Unfortunately all the fast people on my rides...

Unfortunately all the fast people on my rides seem to be in both my age and weight range. Maybe I need to fatten up to be competitive.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-07-13, 12:16 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 7,405
Posted By Jobiensis

Strava is good, nice way to keep track of your...

Strava is good, nice way to keep track of your progress. Segments have been pretty useful for me to make sure I'm still improving. Also a good way to find new places to climb.

My phone would be on...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-28-12, 12:30 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 7,500
Posted By Jobiensis

I think there is a quite a bit of difference...

I think there is a quite a bit of difference between some cyclists that do crits all the time, that probably have climbed many hills and done a couple centuries vs a new rider that hasn't done...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-28-12, 12:06 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 7,500
Posted By Jobiensis

You should always train on the hills, because...

You should always train on the hills, because they are a ton more fun than the flats.

Unless you can maintain 200 watts, weigh 120 lbs, have a triple or a monster cassette, you aren't spinning up...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-08-12, 07:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,480
Posted By Jobiensis

Did this yesterday. ...

Did this yesterday.

http://i.imgur.com/RAmAe.jpg?1

http://app.strava.com/activities/31390863#

I'm not sure I can add anything to what Bostic said, as mentioned the 4k to 6k was the toughest...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-28-12, 06:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,480
Posted By Jobiensis

I've never found that saying to be very accurate...

I've never found that saying to be very accurate though. You never "know" if you were ready until you actually do it.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-28-12, 12:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,480
Posted By Jobiensis

Cool, I'm going to be doing this in a little over...

Cool, I'm going to be doing this in a little over a week. How hard was it? I've heard such varying reports its hard to figure out if I'm truly ready for it. Congrats on the ride and the marriage.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-12, 03:58 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,167
Posted By Jobiensis

I'd have to agree with it not being listed. I...

I'd have to agree with it not being listed. I wouldn't even consider riding a bike downtown. San Diego county has some nice riding, but a bunch of it involves small country roads with no shoulder,...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-12, 04:46 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 13,911
Posted By Jobiensis

I'll give this a try, joined

I'll give this a try, joined
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