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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-13-24, 07:38 AM
Replies: 17,850
Views: 1,506,376
Posted By Hermes

Sunday, another 2 hour endurance ride along the...

Sunday, another 2 hour endurance ride along the coast but started in Del Mar and rode to Carlsbad and back. Great day. Solid legs. I threw in longer SST / Threshy efforts on the way out whenever...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-11-24, 04:41 PM
Replies: 17,850
Views: 1,506,376
Posted By Hermes

2 hour endurance ride along the coast from PB to...

2 hour endurance ride along the coast from PB to Encinitas and back. Good legs and kept the cadence up. Since my wife was racing on Zwift, I rode solo.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-10-24, 08:02 AM
Replies: 17,850
Views: 1,506,376
Posted By Hermes

One of my prior coaches told me that he found...

One of my prior coaches told me that he found that cyclists fall into two categories. Ones that like torque in their legs and ones that like to burst around as they ride. I am a bursty rider. In...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-09-24, 07:03 PM
Replies: 17,850
Views: 1,506,376
Posted By Hermes

bampilot06 I suck indoors. Period. Rollers, dumb...

bampilot06 I suck indoors. Period. Rollers, dumb trainer, smart trainer, it does not matter. My power is lower on the trainer and that is that. I have seen large wattage differences inside versus...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-09-24, 06:32 PM
Replies: 17,850
Views: 1,506,376
Posted By Hermes

Tuesday and Thursday were interval days 3 sets of...

Tuesday and Thursday were interval days 3 sets of 8 x(30" on 1' off). I did both workouts on Zwift. All that is left for the week is endurance and recovery.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-08-24, 11:23 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 590
Posted By Hermes

I like GCN and Dan in particular. It is...

I like GCN and Dan in particular. It is unfortunate that they are dissolving. VO2max, as measured in the lab, may be an important metric for getting a pro contract in an endurance sport or getting...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-07-24, 03:03 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 4,541
Posted By Hermes

Terex It is great to see you posting again. ...

Terex It is great to see you posting again. When I read your post, I scratched my head on how you came up with the best VAM. Duh, I started a thread that contained a poll for members to select...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-06-24, 08:04 AM
Replies: 17,850
Views: 1,506,376
Posted By Hermes

Rode one hour Saturday and Sunday with a D BOT on...

Rode one hour Saturday and Sunday with a D BOT on Zwift. I guess that makes me a solid "D" - whoopee. I am going to start mixing in some "C" BOT riding. Riding and racing on Zwift is fun,...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-03-24, 09:11 AM
Replies: 17,850
Views: 1,506,376
Posted By Hermes

In our training group, we have 6 interval sets....

In our training group, we have 6 interval sets. This week it was four sets of 30on/30 off on Zwift. This workout is the most difficult for me. This week, we had a different variation to the interval...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-03-24, 08:57 AM
Replies: 17,850
Views: 1,506,376
Posted By Hermes

Creatine...When I was sprint training at the...

Creatine...When I was sprint training at the track, many of the sprinters had a bottle filled with X that they drank post workout and many took creatine. The basis for the creatine is to replenish /...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-01-24, 02:16 PM
Replies: 17,850
Views: 1,506,376
Posted By Hermes

Saturday and Sunday were endurance riding and...

Saturday and Sunday were endurance riding and last night a track session at VSC - 4 jumps, 6 standing starts and 2 flying 100 meters with a motor lead out. Great legs.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-01-24, 01:40 PM
Replies: 17,850
Views: 1,506,376
Posted By Hermes

Received a message that the TTT was rescheduled....

Received a message that the TTT was rescheduled. I think the date is now 5/25.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-27-24, 08:29 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,171
Posted By Hermes

Me too. And if I discussed my demons, someone...

Me too. And if I discussed my demons, someone might be inclined to throw a net over me.:D
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-22-24, 07:40 AM
Replies: 17,850
Views: 1,506,376
Posted By Hermes

Tulsa Tough in June?

Tulsa Tough in June?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-21-24, 07:37 PM
Replies: 17,850
Views: 1,506,376
Posted By Hermes

5 laps of TTT with my wife on Fiesta. Cloudy...

5 laps of TTT with my wife on Fiesta. Cloudy start with light winds.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-20-24, 02:42 PM
Replies: 17,850
Views: 1,506,376
Posted By Hermes

1.5 hour endurance ride along the coast. Then...

1.5 hour endurance ride along the coast. Then did a Stretch Lab.

Hanging out in LJ. Beautiful day.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-19-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 17,850
Views: 1,506,376
Posted By Hermes

Your Garmin Vector PM generates cadence. Why do...

Your Garmin Vector PM generates cadence. Why do you not see it on your head unit?

I use a Garmin 840 and have 6 variables on my screen with the two largest numbers being 3 second power and...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-19-24, 09:12 AM
Replies: 17,850
Views: 1,506,376
Posted By Hermes

I have found that when doing threshold intervals...

I have found that when doing threshold intervals on a flat road, I tend to self select a lower cadence. It seems easier to keep the power in a narrower range. For me, a higher cadence is generally...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-19-24, 08:45 AM
Replies: 17,850
Views: 1,506,376
Posted By Hermes

Yesterday, SD Velodrome with 3 sets of 6x(1/2 lap...

Yesterday, SD Velodrome with 3 sets of 6x(1/2 lap on, 1 1/2 lap off) 90% pursuit pace for "on" segments. Great legs and chainless day. The weather was odd. Cloudy around 10:30 AM with the wind...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-19-24, 08:29 AM
Replies: 17,850
Views: 1,506,376
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: 17,850
Views: 1,506,376
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: 17,850
Views: 1,506,376
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: 79
Views: 3,018
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: 27
Views: 1,409
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: 17,850
Views: 1,506,376
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: 27
Views: 1,409
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: 17,850
Views: 1,506,376
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: 400
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: 17,850
Views: 1,506,376
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: 17,850
Views: 1,506,376
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: 17,850
Views: 1,506,376
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: 3,587
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: 2,662
Views: 57,144
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: 457
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: 17,850
Views: 1,506,376
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: 17,850
Views: 1,506,376
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: 17,850
Views: 1,506,376
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: 17,850
Views: 1,506,376
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: 17,850
Views: 1,506,376
Posted By Hermes

#alwaysabridesmaid.

#alwaysabridesmaid.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-29-24, 09:01 AM
Replies: 17,850
Views: 1,506,376
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: 17,850
Views: 1,506,376
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: 17,850
Views: 1,506,376
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: 1,700
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: 1,700
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: 2,494
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: 17,850
Views: 1,506,376
Posted By Hermes

^^^^^^ #don'tweall

^^^^^^
#don'tweall
Forum: Road Cycling
03-26-24, 09:29 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,700
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: 26,900
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: 688
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: 17,850
Views: 1,506,376
Posted By Hermes

Hope that leg heals up and stays healed.

Hope that leg heals up and stays healed.
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