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Posted By houleskis

If I were to attribute a difference between my...

If I were to attribute a difference between my road and track bikes, this would be it. I've considered switching to smaller cranks on the road mainly to open up my hip angle and allow me to spin more...
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Posted By houleskis

Here's a thread I recently started that speaks...

Here's a thread I recently started that speaks mainly to endurance event training and thoughts. Are you more of a sprinter or enduro (or do you not know yet which is a perfectly acceptable answer)?
...
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Posted By houleskis

All, thanks for your thoughts! Lots of good info...

All, thanks for your thoughts! Lots of good info on here that might be good for the newbie thread!

On cranks & cadence: I only have a 5mm difference - 165 track vs 170 road - and I tend to ride...
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Posted By houleskis

How committed are you to track riding and how...

How committed are you to track riding and how frequently do you think you'll do it?

It can be a decent financial investment once you add in velodrome fees, transportation, kit,...
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Posted By houleskis

Definitely seen that plan. It seems to be the...

Definitely seen that plan. It seems to be the only thing on the web!
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Posted By houleskis

My current default position should I not find...

My current default position should I not find anything better for next year is to try and follow Trainerroad's criterium program as a lead-in to my target races next year and see how it goes. It's a...
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Posted By houleskis

Enduro Training & Programming Resource

Gang,
I'm coming up the the end of my first track racing season. It's been lots of fun and I've made some OK progress. I feel that to keep progressing I'll have to do more than just focus on crits...
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Posted By houleskis

I met a gent from Detroit at a race this weekend....

I met a gent from Detroit at a race this weekend. He said that the delay was due to the fact that the mayor wants to be present for the ground breaking but he had to attend the funeral of a police...
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Posted By houleskis

Hah yes certainly. I've been in the gym way...

Hah yes certainly. I've been in the gym way longer than I've been on the bike so I know (roughly) what to expect recovery wise (DOMS, CNS fatigue, etc) from lifting. I generally hit the gym on a day...
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Posted By houleskis

100% on all of that! I have to note that I'm not...

100% on all of that! I have to note that I'm not adding intensity to everything. I'm being very conscious about managing intensity on a weekly basis (including recovery rides and off days) to manage...
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Posted By houleskis

I should clarify by saying that "intensity" in...

I should clarify by saying that "intensity" in this regard applies to both the bike and the gym (I think of it as a gym + bike TSS). Generally speaking, my issues is related to recovery. I find that...
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Posted By houleskis

Interesting, what does your weekly bike volume...

Interesting, what does your weekly bike volume look like with that type of schedule?

I'm currently doing 3-4/week on the bike (trainer or track due to weather) and 1-2/week in the gym. I find I...
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Posted By houleskis

Where's the funding coming from for the Detroit...

Where's the funding coming from for the Detroit 'drome?
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Posted By houleskis

I'm always surprised by how much this occurred as...

I'm always surprised by how much this occurred as well. I get that road cycling (my main game until this year) and heavy lifting aren't exactly on the same side of the spectrum but the lost strength...
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Posted By houleskis

Has anyone tried the new Pistas (either control...

Has anyone tried the new Pistas (either control or regular)?

I'm looking for a all-round tire that will be mainly used on indoor wooden tracks (maybe a bit of outdoor concrete but that'll only be...
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Posted By houleskis

Reporting back. First off, thanks for all the...

Reporting back. First off, thanks for all the comments/advice everyone! So I went into the shop and had a nice long chat with the builder. Settled on the following:

-60mm carbon tub rims (they are...
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Posted By houleskis

These would be race wheels although potentially...

These would be race wheels although potentially used for training temporarily if I can get a good price on my current wheels (I may find a set of cheap aluminium tubs for training). The options on...
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Posted By houleskis

Thanks for the feedback guys. I guess I'll...

Thanks for the feedback guys.

I guess I'll have to double check to see if there are alternative hubs avail. from the shop. Those were the options given to me for the sale which is bringing the...
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Posted By houleskis

Hubs: Phil Wood vs. White Industries

Hi all,
A local shop is having a clearance on custom build carbon tubs and the prices are pretty attractive at the moment (40-50% off). I'm weighing the option of a a build with Phil Wood vs. White...
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Posted By houleskis

What kind of hubs are you planning on using? 24H...

What kind of hubs are you planning on using? 24H can be a bit harder to find. I'd be interested in doing the same thing if I could find affordable 24H hubs.
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Posted By houleskis

My $0.02, the movement pattern of a trap bar DL...

My $0.02, the movement pattern of a trap bar DL lands somewhere in between a high bar squat and a conventional straight bar deadlift. In other words, it has less knee dominant force/less knee bending...
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Posted By houleskis

From my research, I've rad that it's a good thing...

From my research, I've rad that it's a good thing to stick with the "reputable" chinese vendors like Farsports or HongFu.

Queerpunk: who have you used in the past?
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Posted By houleskis

Are you guys talking dealers like Farsports or...

Are you guys talking dealers like Farsports or HongFu here? Do you know of any who sell just the rims?
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Posted By houleskis

Zeroshift, does your track have a learn to race...

Zeroshift, does your track have a learn to race or racing certification of some sort? Those are usually a good way to learn in a more controlled environment and there are usually no stupid questions...
10-17-16, 01:30 PM
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Posted By houleskis

Right!? I was like, "Wait, wtf, how strong is the...

Right!? I was like, "Wait, wtf, how strong is the wind?!? How the hell is that possible?"

That split pretty much made the race. Well that and the Belgians shutting down any attempt at a chase to...
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Posted By houleskis

How do you go about estimating those numbers? Is...

How do you go about estimating those numbers? Is there a calculator around?
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Posted By houleskis

Small Track Related Question: Just got new tires...

Small Track Related Question: Just got new tires to replace the garbage that came with my bike. How does one go about scrubbing tires in? I've read to sand it down slightly to get rid of some of the...
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Posted By houleskis

Sounds like the solution to my problem! I'll have...

Sounds like the solution to my problem! I'll have to give it a go. Thanks!
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Posted By houleskis

I have both types sensors (the GSC-10 on my...

I have both types sensors (the GSC-10 on my roadie and the accelerometer on my track bike) and a Garmin 500. Here's my reviews FWIW


GSC-10: Much more responsive and syncs with my Garmin much...
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Posted By houleskis

A little late to the thread here, but I'm curious...

A little late to the thread here, but I'm curious what events you tend to race Cen?
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Posted By houleskis

Canadian here, using cbc.ca/olympics. A very good...

Canadian here, using cbc.ca/olympics. A very good site which streams many of the sports on the "broadcast" channels for those wanting to view events live or view events which their national...
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Posted By houleskis

I thought that was an "interesting" choice as...

I thought that was an "interesting" choice as well. Any idea why/how he made the road team?
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Posted By houleskis

Newb tire question

Any of the vets want to weigh in on suitable clincher tires for indoor wooden tracks which will be used in endurance races?

Are good road tires (i.e: Conti GP 4000s, Michelin Pro 4, etc) generally...
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Views: 22,917
Posted By houleskis

gtrob: In what capacity are you involved with the...

gtrob: In what capacity are you involved with the Milton track if I may ask? If I remember reading some of your past messages, you ride Forest City regularly correct?
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Posted By houleskis

Here's my review from my Track A cert that I did...

Here's my review from my Track A cert that I did today. I'm a fairly newb track rider; having only ridden Forest City twice last fall. I'm a roadie otherwise.

Facility: Amazing! This is a top...
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Posted By houleskis

You may want to measure the distance from your...

You may want to measure the distance from your pedal spindle to the top of your seat in order to quickly fit your bike at the track. The adjustments you're allowed are minimal (seat height only)....
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Posted By houleskis

Yep. A member of my club and I both got the same...

Yep. A member of my club and I both got the same offer. I presume it's pretty universal to fill the seats.

On a side note, I've learned why the tickets for the games were so pricey. Apparently,...
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Posted By houleskis

Something cool about seeing every plank being put...

Something cool about seeing every plank being put in by hammer.

I for one can't wait! Got my cert courses booked in early November.
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Posted By houleskis

Gents, Was tweeting with Miltonvelodrome...

Gents,
Was tweeting with Miltonvelodrome yesterday. Apparently the facility will be open for public programming in November (I presume after the nationals and the Pan Am test events). Pretty excited...
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Posted By houleskis

@Traffic Jammer That plan definitely makes...

@Traffic Jammer

That plan definitely makes more sense. I was wondering why they weren't going to use Varsity Stadium for track and field events (maybe that's why they are resurfacing it right now...
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Posted By houleskis

I think the velodrome will be in hamilton which...

I think the velodrome will be in hamilton which is kind of unfortunate. Would be much cooler in Toronto. Has the location changed?
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