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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-19-24, 08:29 AM
Replies: 17,806
Views: 1,457,455
Posted By Hermes

I am not so sure about the bulking up idea. I...

I am not so sure about the bulking up idea. I have seen both morphologies have success at TP and IP. More mass may mean more strength which is good for a standing start but generally increases CdA....
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-18-24, 08:44 AM
Replies: 17,806
Views: 1,457,455
Posted By Hermes

Since I destroyed my race pursuit bars in my...

Since I destroyed my race pursuit bars in my crash in September last year, I have been looking for a replacement. I have old aluminum bars from Planet X that look slow. However, I can set the width...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-18-24, 08:22 AM
Replies: 17,806
Views: 1,457,455
Posted By Hermes

TMonk I think you have a solid TT position. ...

TMonk I think you have a solid TT position. Could it be improved...maybe. Only accurate testing could determine that. IMO, having good forward visibility is a must when riding on the open road.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-17-24, 01:31 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 1,884
Posted By Hermes

The trend in time trials and track racing is the...

The trend in time trials and track racing is the use of larger gears and slower cadence. The primary reason was that excess cadence just wastes energy - windmilling legs at faster rpms are just...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-17-24, 08:17 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 622
Posted By Hermes

Personally, I find zone 3 sort of a happy spot....

Personally, I find zone 3 sort of a happy spot. In zone 3, I ride faster, and although the effort feels sort of hard, it is not as awful as zone 4 and above and not much different from zone 2. And I...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-16-24, 03:39 PM
Replies: 17,806
Views: 1,457,455
Posted By Hermes

San Diego Velodrome on pursuit bike. 2 sets of 8...

San Diego Velodrome on pursuit bike. 2 sets of 8 reps of one lap on and 1 1/2 off. Beautiful day at the track in SD.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-16-24, 08:59 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 622
Posted By Hermes

If one is a Coggan follower and subscribes to the...

If one is a Coggan follower and subscribes to the validity of TSS as determining a training stress score and fatigue then a TSS of 100 generated in either zone 2 or zone 3 provide the same amount of...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-14-24, 07:01 PM
Replies: 17,806
Views: 1,457,455
Posted By Hermes

2 hour endurance ride from my house to Torrey...

2 hour endurance ride from my house to Torrey Pines beach and back through LJ with a quick stop for a shot of espresso. I tested my healed shoulder, collarbone, ribs and other body parts on the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-14-24, 08:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 265
Posted By Hermes

TMonk Congrats on the time / win. That is a lot...

TMonk Congrats on the time / win. That is a lot of wind and I bet it was cold.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-13-24, 12:37 PM
Replies: 17,806
Views: 1,457,455
Posted By Hermes

I did a meetup / banded ride with my former...

I did a meetup / banded ride with my former racing team from NorCal this AM on Zwift with a voice channel. 1.5 hours at endurance effort and got a chance to catch up on NorCal racing. It was...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-13-24, 08:39 AM
Replies: 17,806
Views: 1,457,455
Posted By Hermes

Welcome bampilot06. Here are a couple of ideas /...

Welcome bampilot06. Here are a couple of ideas / observations for you...not criticisms.

We have two sets of Garmin Ralley duels. My wife uses her on her track bike and mine swap between track...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-12-24, 06:57 AM
Replies: 17,806
Views: 1,457,455
Posted By Hermes

We spent Mon-Thursday in Newport Beach and West...

We spent Mon-Thursday in Newport Beach and West LA and planned on attending a track session but there was a maintenance issue at the track and they had to close it. So we settled for the gym and some...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-24, 09:14 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,450
Posted By Hermes

I do not see how a thread about climbing wheels...

I do not see how a thread about climbing wheels is complete without a post about Obermayer Lightweight wheels https://lightweight.info/en/wheels/obermayer-evo. The Obermayer EVO's are 1230 grams for...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-24, 05:31 PM
Replies: 1,133
Views: 19,840
Posted By Hermes

I am going to use the old guys "back date"...

I am going to use the old guys "back date" option.:D At least be competitive. Caribbean cruise in the 80s.
...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-05-24, 08:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 360
Posted By Hermes

For years, I traveled extensively,...

For years, I traveled extensively, internationally, for work. I booked hotels that featured gyms. When flying from DC to Hong Kong, I would drink a lot of water, no booze and eat light. Arriving,...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-04-24, 02:42 PM
Replies: 17,806
Views: 1,457,455
Posted By Hermes

Fiesta this AM 3 laps of endurance pace. There...

Fiesta this AM 3 laps of endurance pace. There was sand across the entire road at the start of the back stretch.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-02-24, 11:11 AM
Replies: 17,806
Views: 1,457,455
Posted By Hermes

Big Spin Stage 4. I got the red beret and the Big...

Big Spin Stage 4. I got the red beret and the Big Spin Jersey for completing four stages.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-30-24, 12:26 PM
Replies: 17,806
Views: 1,457,455
Posted By Hermes

It is raining in SoCal this weekend so coach set...

It is raining in SoCal this weekend so coach set up an impromptu Zwift meetup last night for this morning. 3 sets of 5x(1'on 2'off). We had a good turnout, fun and tough workout.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-29-24, 09:13 AM
Replies: 17,806
Views: 1,457,455
Posted By Hermes

TMonk For Zwift, I use a dongle to get my crank...

TMonk For Zwift, I use a dongle to get my crank SRM power and cadence. SRM is not bluetooth enabled. However, it was recently calibrated. Do you use the bike power meter or smart trainer?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-29-24, 09:04 AM
Replies: 17,806
Views: 1,457,455
Posted By Hermes

#alwaysabridesmaid.

#alwaysabridesmaid.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-29-24, 09:01 AM
Replies: 17,806
Views: 1,457,455
Posted By Hermes

Yes, most likely. My body fat appears stable at ~...

Yes, most likely. My body fat appears stable at ~ 8.5%. So one pound of weight equals 91.5% lean body mass and 8.5% fat. Accuracy in BF testing is iffy. I go by what my doc measures in his office...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-29-24, 08:02 AM
Replies: 17,806
Views: 1,457,455
Posted By Hermes

Also, I had to increase my Zwift weight one...

Also, I had to increase my Zwift weight one pound.:cry:
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-28-24, 03:03 PM
Replies: 17,806
Views: 1,457,455
Posted By Hermes

Zwift Big Spin Stage 3. I got the NYC kit. Sort...

Zwift Big Spin Stage 3. I got the NYC kit. Sort of cool.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-24, 02:42 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,332
Posted By Hermes

The Jersey Boys were very tough. My wife beat...

The Jersey Boys were very tough. My wife beat them all except one and got Wolff as well on Mount Lemmon. I was meh but it was a great climb.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-24, 12:41 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,332
Posted By Hermes

Bob_Ross Sorry for being harsh on Tucson road...

Bob_Ross Sorry for being harsh on Tucson road conditions...maybe too harsh.

So better yet...maybe...here is a video from a training camp put on by an operator in Tucson where my wife and I had a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-27-24, 09:19 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,885
Posted By Hermes

I see you have a Felt e-bike. If feasible, put...

I see you have a Felt e-bike. If feasible, put power pedals on the e-bike and use the motor power to make up the differential power required to keep you in z2 when climbing. If the Felt ebike is...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-26-24, 01:24 PM
Replies: 17,806
Views: 1,457,455
Posted By Hermes

^^^^^^ #don'tweall

^^^^^^
#don'tweall
Forum: Road Cycling
03-26-24, 09:29 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,332
Posted By Hermes

San Francisco Bay Area - IMO, some of the best...

San Francisco Bay Area - IMO, some of the best road cycling in the world - 4 major mountain climbs, rides to the coast from Silicon Valley, Napa / Sonoma wine country and more.

Tuscany Italy -...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-26-24, 08:40 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 25,810
Posted By Hermes

160.4 this AM 8.5% body fat. This is a good...

160.4 this AM 8.5% body fat. This is a good weight for my next cycling event that is cycling in Corsica in July. It may drift up as I put on more muscle mass and that is okay with me.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-24, 12:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 444
Posted By Hermes

I ride the coast and at Mission Bay and live 1...

I ride the coast and at Mission Bay and live 1 mile from the ocean. No problems for me. Carbon fiber frames, Shimano / SRAM components.

Maybe rinse bikes and dry after rides.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-24-24, 01:00 PM
Replies: 17,806
Views: 1,457,455
Posted By Hermes

Hope that leg heals up and stays healed.

Hope that leg heals up and stays healed.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-24-24, 12:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 365
Posted By Hermes

Finding Motivation

Here is an article from the New York Times (behind a paywall but may be visible even to non subscribers) https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/21/well/move/workout-accountability-partner-trainer.html. Some...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-24-24, 11:40 AM
Replies: 17,806
Views: 1,457,455
Posted By Hermes

Big Spin - got orange headphones. They look sort...

Big Spin - got orange headphones. They look sort of cool v a helmet or hat.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-24-24, 08:27 AM
Replies: 17,806
Views: 1,457,455
Posted By Hermes

Wanted to ride Fiesta yesterday but the weather...

Wanted to ride Fiesta yesterday but the weather looked iffy. I opted for Zwift (weather turned out okay) and did two routes. The first was a track style warmup. For the roll up seated jump, I got...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-24, 01:20 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,201
Posted By Hermes

My favorite is the one I do not have on the bike...

My favorite is the one I do not have on the bike when I want it.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-22-24, 08:57 AM
Replies: 17,806
Views: 1,457,455
Posted By Hermes

Track workout last night at VSC. Ended up doing...

Track workout last night at VSC. Ended up doing 5 kilos. Still riding the sprint bars - no pursuit bars.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-21-24, 10:43 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,034
Posted By Hermes

I remember him from the Mount San Bruno Race. ...

I remember him from the Mount San Bruno Race. That year, I was third. Imagine a sprinter on the Mount San Bruno Race podium - priceless and a bit lucky.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-21-24, 09:48 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,034
Posted By Hermes

#mounthamiltonbeast

#mounthamiltonbeast
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-21-24, 09:30 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,885
Posted By Hermes

I live on Mount Soledad so when I leave my house...

I live on Mount Soledad so when I leave my house on the bike, it is up or down. I use 50/34 on the front and 11/32 on the rear.

If I want an easier ride with a zone 2 level of perceived effort, I...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-19-24, 12:18 PM
Replies: 17,806
Views: 1,457,455
Posted By Hermes

Another Big Spin - got socks.

Another Big Spin - got socks.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-19-24, 09:44 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,034
Posted By Hermes

No KOM's for me. Not even close. My coach has a...

No KOM's for me. Not even close. My coach has a challenge ongoing where we can win special cups. In general, to win a cup, one has to come within 10% of a record, complete a special structured...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-19-24, 09:09 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,233
Posted By Hermes

Larry, more than likely, the wheels are not...

Larry, more than likely, the wheels are not designed to carry your weight. I ride Fast Forward wheels and the road versions are rated for 220 pound rider. This is the gravel version that is rated for...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-16-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,372
Posted By Hermes

Moderation note. When using a source of...

Moderation note. When using a source of information to support a point, keep in mind the copyright laws. Posting copyrighted material on BF is against the rules. In general, a sentence or two...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-12-24, 09:50 AM
Replies: 17,806
Views: 1,457,455
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...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-11-24, 05:15 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 6,016
Posted By Hermes

He is unaware of that.

He is unaware of that.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-11-24, 03:34 PM
Replies: 17,806
Views: 1,457,455
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...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-11-24, 08:40 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 5,445
Posted By Hermes

rsbob Posting copyrighted material is against the...

rsbob Posting copyrighted material is against the rules. You may paraphrase what was in the book, provide links to the referenced studies and pick out a sentence or two and quote them exactly giving...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-11-24, 08:28 AM
Replies: 17,806
Views: 1,457,455
Posted By Hermes

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

procrit Congrats on the racing and heal up fast. Injuries suck.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-11-24, 08:27 AM
Replies: 17,806
Views: 1,457,455
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...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-08-24, 11:42 AM
Replies: 17,806
Views: 1,457,455
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...
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