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Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-16, 05:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,824
Posted By Roadieonthetrac

Ouch, it was hard enough to get around with just...

Ouch, it was hard enough to get around with just this injury. Don't know exactly the name of the bone I broke, I should know. I think its' the one that the hip bone goes into.

You are right,...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-16, 04:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,824
Posted By Roadieonthetrac

Recovery from fractured pelvis

Into end of week 3 after my crash resulting in a fractured pelvis. Lucky in that I do not require surgery. Doctors say 6-8 weeks, though after my 2 week X-Ray and evaluation, the doctor said "You...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-16, 12:53 AM
Replies: 2,562
Views: 958,844
Posted By Roadieonthetrac

499372499373 On the way up Mt. Baker in...

499372499373

On the way up Mt. Baker in Washington State
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-01-16, 09:55 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 141,970
Posted By Roadieonthetrac

Asthma

Anyone here have asthma issues? Mine is adult onset, exercise induced, and temperature affected, cold or humid. I have problems at the Velodrome, when sprinting. It can get cold at Burnaby Velodrome....
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-01-16, 09:34 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,449
Posted By Roadieonthetrac

Very cool, when you attacked in the first race,...

Very cool, when you attacked in the first race, whoosh. What camera are you using?
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-30-15, 07:27 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,449
Posted By Roadieonthetrac

I'm using GoPro3+ Silver and edit using VIRB Edit...

I'm using GoPro3+ Silver and edit using VIRB Edit to get telemetry
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-29-15, 11:41 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,449
Posted By Roadieonthetrac

https://youtu.be/AwG8pgiR8MA Whistle Drill

https://youtu.be/AwG8pgiR8MA

Whistle Drill
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-18-15, 02:35 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,449
Posted By Roadieonthetrac

Videos of your training

Tiny iPhone video at Burnaby Velodrome. Vancouver, BC

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xtNq8ArPw8
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-12-15, 05:40 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,109
Posted By Roadieonthetrac

What do you mean by triangles here?

What do you mean by triangles here?
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-07-15, 03:26 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,109
Posted By Roadieonthetrac

492203Last night someone went down right in front...

492203Last night someone went down right in front of me in the pace line, blown tire. Very lucky, was sure I was going over him
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-05-15, 09:17 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,080,370
Posted By Roadieonthetrac

On the Trainer, 3 X 20 minutes at 85% of FTP. You...

On the Trainer, 3 X 20 minutes at 85% of FTP. You forget what it's like to do a strong effort for a while at this time of the year
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-05-15, 09:12 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,109
Posted By Roadieonthetrac

My first "race" So, on Wednesday, they...

My first "race"

So, on Wednesday, they offered some time trials at our Velodrome in Burnaby. I have done TTs on Road Bikes (very painful) but never in the Velodrome. So, didn't warm up on the...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-01-15, 08:49 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 11,987
Posted By Roadieonthetrac

Finish the Learn to Race Session, so I can race....

Finish the Learn to Race Session, so I can race. Derailed last time due to asthma
Do a few Novice races, don't suck
Move up to Intermediate Coaching from Novice

Road Cycling: Break 40 minutes on...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-30-15, 01:01 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 14,110
Posted By Roadieonthetrac

I have talked to several people that trained on...

I have talked to several people that trained on that track in London, crazy to say the least.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-30-15, 02:58 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 14,110
Posted By Roadieonthetrac

I can't ride outdoors in the winter, asthma...

I can't ride outdoors in the winter, asthma problems. Velodrome not that great either, but if I have a good warmup, not so bad. Open Track was extended on Friday from the typical, 1-2 hours, so...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-28-15, 04:57 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 14,110
Posted By Roadieonthetrac

Last night I did 360 laps of our 200M Velodrome...

Last night I did 360 laps of our 200M Velodrome in Burnaby, 72K, did take a break every 20K. No ready as no coasting, and I did some fast little segments.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-22-15, 10:34 AM
Replies: 1,040
Views: 386,995
Posted By Roadieonthetrac

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii151/naftalimp...

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii151/naftalimphotos/Argon18%20Electron_zps9zotfla9.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
11-22-15, 10:24 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,686
Posted By Roadieonthetrac

Saturday evening. 25K warmup in the Velodrome,...

Saturday evening. 25K warmup in the Velodrome, then Novice Workout including all kinds of sprints and catching people. Fun
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-21-15, 12:57 AM
Replies: 2,846
Views: 434,079
Posted By Roadieonthetrac

Argon18 Electron ...

Argon18 Electron

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii151/naftalimphotos/Argon18%20Electron_zpsxlwnqjtu.jpg
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-14-15, 05:06 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 14,110
Posted By Roadieonthetrac

Learn to Race, and the first time I have ever...

Learn to Race, and the first time I have ever used a GoPro or any action camera. Obviously, HR did not work properly. Had bad asthma issues which derailed my effort but fun. Still have to work on...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-12-15, 04:28 PM
Replies: 1,163
Views: 160,864
Posted By Roadieonthetrac

LOL, blasphemy! Didn't upload the right photo....

LOL, blasphemy! Didn't upload the right photo. Now I find myself with a Cervelo R3, Cannondale Synapse and Argon18 Electron Track Bike. Cervelo doesn't really make a winter bike, and their track...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-08-15, 04:31 PM
Replies: 1,163
Views: 160,864
Posted By Roadieonthetrac

My Cannondale Synapse, Winter/Trainer Bike

My Cannondale Synapse, Winter/Trainer Bike
Forum: Road Cycling
11-03-15, 11:32 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 5,193
Posted By Roadieonthetrac

Purchased my first set of rollers at age 60 in my...

Purchased my first set of rollers at age 60 in my 7th year of riding. Surprisingly, got going pretty quick, but my HR was through the roof, pretty soon settled down. Only a few sessions saw major...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-03-15, 07:25 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,109
Posted By Roadieonthetrac

Inside of knee, not too bad yet, but want to make...

Inside of knee, not too bad yet, but want to make sure it doesn't get worse. Expect to get my new bike and fit next week
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-03-15, 04:08 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,109
Posted By Roadieonthetrac

Experiencing a bit of knee pain, could it be from...

Experiencing a bit of knee pain, could it be from using a fixed gear, not spinning as fast as I would on the road. Perhaps, the effort in going up the banking, or just poor fit with rental bikes?
...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-02-15, 11:04 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,109
Posted By Roadieonthetrac

Often on forums like this, there can be lots of...

Often on forums like this, there can be lots of fluff, (see Slowtwitch and Letsrun) but from what I have seen from your posts, total straight up value. Thanks so much.

Last night was my 6th...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-01-15, 05:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 866
Posted By Roadieonthetrac

Well, I spoke to two people at the track last...

Well, I spoke to two people at the track last night who have one, and they both love it
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-01-15, 03:34 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,109
Posted By Roadieonthetrac

Not really a question, but being a newbie, wanted...

Not really a question, but being a newbie, wanted to share my experiences on the track. Roadie for 7 years, which I started at age 53, had not been on a bike for 40 years prior. Did the Learn To Ride...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-01-15, 03:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 866
Posted By Roadieonthetrac

Change cog on Argon18 Electron

Several people that have new Argon18 Electron Track bikes have told me that it ships with a subpar cog, and is usually replaced. They told me some numbers, but I forget. Anyone know something about...
Forum: Introductions
11-01-15, 03:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 438
Posted By Roadieonthetrac

Welcome. I love being 60, and kicking ass

Welcome. I love being 60, and kicking ass
Forum: Introductions
10-31-15, 10:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 447
Posted By Roadieonthetrac

Thanks, I'll be happy to still be riding at your...

Thanks, I'll be happy to still be riding at your age. I was beaten a few years ago at the Cypress Challenge Race, The Annual Cypress Challenge (http://www.cypresschallenge.com), by a rider who was...
Forum: Western Canada
10-31-15, 12:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,159
Posted By Roadieonthetrac

Surprised you didn't mention two key stores in...

Surprised you didn't mention two key stores in Vancouver. La Bicicletta on Broadway and Speed Theory on 4th Avenue. I have in the past 7 years purchased probably a total of 15 bikes between the two...
Forum: Introductions
10-31-15, 12:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 441
Posted By Roadieonthetrac

Wow, this happened to me on August 2nd, a day...

Wow, this happened to me on August 2nd, a day before my 60th birthday. I was lucky too, and mostly bruises etc. Bike was replaced in full and also got a check from the Public insurer here for...
Forum: Introductions
10-31-15, 12:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 447
Posted By Roadieonthetrac

Hello from Vancouver, BC, Canada

Turned 60 on August 3, 2015

Road riding for 7 years, background was distance runner. Have problematic late-onset asthma, so affects some activities.
Don't race as yet, have done a few GranFondos....
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-30-15, 11:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,151
Posted By Roadieonthetrac

Thanks, that seems to be the direction I am...

Thanks, that seems to be the direction I am heading.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
10-30-15, 10:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,263
Posted By Roadieonthetrac

Spoke to Argon18, they suggested a Medium...

Spoke to Argon18, they suggested a Medium Electron, 54-56
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-29-15, 11:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,151
Posted By Roadieonthetrac

New to Track Riding

At age 60, I decided to try riding in the Velodrome. I wanted a new challenge, and to improve my bike handling and perhaps race a bit. I LOVE IT.

I ride at the Burnaby Velodrome, adjacent to...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
10-29-15, 11:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,263
Posted By Roadieonthetrac

Help please with track bike fit

I am about to purchase a track bike for the Velodrome. Choices at present are:


Felt TK2 Size 54
Argon 18 Electron (either Small, which is 50-53, or Medium which is 54-56)

I ride a 54...
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