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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-27-10, 10:30 PM
Replies: 25,990
Views: 1,490,567
Posted By gtmandsager

Legs came around well for the 2x20s following...

Legs came around well for the 2x20s following yesterday's V02 work. 3.4% improvement from end of March. Have already hit FTP w/kg goal for the year, time to adjust upwards... :)
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-27-10, 01:56 PM
Replies: 25,990
Views: 1,490,567
Posted By gtmandsager

Starting build leading to targeted 3-stage...

Starting build leading to targeted 3-stage weekend race (RR followed by TT/Crit next day). Good set of 5x5 VO2 max last night, 2x20 tonight. Family/travel will mandate rest after intense blocks,...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-14-10, 05:05 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 4,270
Posted By gtmandsager

Agreed, but the superman position was pretty...

Agreed, but the superman position was pretty quick too. I only mention it because "scrunched" was my default as well - slam the saddle forward and drop the front end - but moving the contact points...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-14-10, 03:49 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 28,596
Posted By gtmandsager

Forgot to give props for the Homestar Runner...

Forgot to give props for the Homestar Runner reference. "Burninating the countryside..."
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-14-10, 03:48 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 28,596
Posted By gtmandsager

I can understand wanting to train the mental...

I can understand wanting to train the mental toughness element as well, but aren't 6x5x1s focused on the same area of development (raising FTP)? If so, doing whichever is more palatable may be the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-14-10, 01:42 PM
Replies: 25,990
Views: 1,490,567
Posted By gtmandsager

380...jeebus. My w/kg isn't far off but ~100w...

380...jeebus. My w/kg isn't far off but ~100w less.

Adjusting to new TT saddle (Adamo Race), had a fit yesterday and then just 45min aerobic on the trainer last night. Was able to do the full...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-14-10, 01:37 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 4,270
Posted By gtmandsager

From the second video you look very scrunched up....

From the second video you look very scrunched up. Instead of lowering the front end, try moving it out a bit. You still have some room on the pads so start with just moving the extensions out. I...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-14-10, 12:17 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,384
Posted By gtmandsager

Yeah, I happened to be down last year when it was...

Yeah, I happened to be down last year when it was going in and hopped into the 4 race. Fun course, tough corner-hill combo.

We considered again this year, but passed. Good thing too, won a local...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-14-10, 10:47 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,384
Posted By gtmandsager

Awesome, thanks! I'll be staying with family in...

Awesome, thanks! I'll be staying with family in Dilworth so I'll try to ride from the YMCA.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-14-10, 10:32 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,384
Posted By gtmandsager

Sub, I'm going to be down in the Charlotte area...

Sub, I'm going to be down in the Charlotte area next week (through the weekend) and am bringing my bike. Any suggestions on group rides/training races/actual races in the area? Or a place I can...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-13-10, 03:40 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 28,596
Posted By gtmandsager

Loving these. Revised FTP up 15w* based on last...

Loving these. Revised FTP up 15w* based on last week and previous data and did 7 yesterday with a 5s ramp to 10s sprint after number 7 just to remind my body that, yes, after all this you usually...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-07-10, 12:56 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 28,596
Posted By gtmandsager

I just did these last night on the trainer and...

I just did these last night on the trainer and like them a lot. I probably did it at 100% FTP (I haven't re-set it in a couple months, so the old numbers aren't right), but the first few weren't...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-23-09, 09:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 650
Posted By gtmandsager

I'm self-coached and love it. My suggestion is...

I'm self-coached and love it. My suggestion is to buy Friel's book, The Cyclist's Training Bible, and come up with your own basic plan. Because you're both young (I assume, because of the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-06-09, 12:26 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 9,090
Posted By gtmandsager

First, I appreciate the healthy skepticism and...

First, I appreciate the healthy skepticism and disagreement. I'm more appreciative that Enthalpic did my leg work, but disagreement spurs the best discussion.

Second, you're right, I'm not...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-05-09, 08:09 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 9,090
Posted By gtmandsager

I had a lactate test done a year ago and was told...

I had a lactate test done a year ago and was told that my body relies too much on glycogen rather than fat as a fuel source, at any intensity level. I have also read (I'm sorry I don't recall the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-05-09, 08:14 AM
Replies: 25,990
Views: 1,490,567
Posted By gtmandsager

First day of 2010 season....Day 1 of Base 1. ...

First day of 2010 season....Day 1 of Base 1. 2x10 muscular endurance intervals on the trainer (55-60 rpm, aerobic HR) and 40mins E2. It's a little early, but I'm trying for a road peak in April...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-02-09, 08:53 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,588
Posted By gtmandsager

TOC in May might give some bigger sprinters the...

TOC in May might give some bigger sprinters the chance to win a jersey since most drop out of the Giro. I'm trying to keep some hope...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-23-09, 03:28 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,917
Posted By gtmandsager

Is that a powermeter on Lance's crankset? ...

Is that a powermeter on Lance's crankset? Doesn't look SRM or Quark.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-15-09, 10:34 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,080
Posted By gtmandsager

Recovery Day Nutrition

For those of you who take a recovery day after a weekend of riding/racing, do you change what you eat? Intuitively, I would imagine that shifting the energy ratio more towards protein at the expense...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-09, 11:54 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,546
Posted By gtmandsager

Thanks for all the responses and suggestions. ...

Thanks for all the responses and suggestions. kaNUK, would acetone on a q-tip, used to remove glue from the braking surface, still threaten the foam core?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-09, 08:02 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,546
Posted By gtmandsager

First Tubular Gluing

So I pulled the trigger on a pair of carbon tubulars, bought two Vittoria EVO-CX to go with (21mm front, 23mm rear) and some Vittoria Mastik glue. I read a number of threaeds here, cdm's always...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-01-09, 10:56 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,781
Posted By gtmandsager

For "professional" bike racers, the list has to...

For "professional" bike racers, the list has to be: 1) make money to feed self/family; 2) win; 3) set up teammate to win; 4) Get good exposure for sponsors; 5) glory. They're not mutually exclusive....
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-22-09, 12:13 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,864
Posted By gtmandsager

What the hell is Cippolini doing on the front...

What the hell is Cippolini doing on the front going uphill?
Forum: Triathlon
05-21-09, 10:09 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,418
Posted By gtmandsager

Kick definitely slows me down, I swam all the way...

Kick definitely slows me down, I swam all the way through college on what my teammates referred to as a "flop kick," meaning my feet just flopped over one another as I rolled. I can't tell you how...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-20-09, 09:49 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,904
Posted By gtmandsager

I wrote mine too. It's nice when legislation not...

I wrote mine too. It's nice when legislation not only benefits me personally, but is a good idea. Providing incentives to people to be more physically active is a cost-effective way to reduce the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-09, 11:12 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,320
Posted By gtmandsager

Cyclelife does a combination specialized and...

Cyclelife does a combination specialized and Retul fit that worked great for me. The fitter is Josh Frick, a local racer, who was very nice, informed, and helpful. Mine was a road fit, but the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-15-09, 04:10 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,981
Posted By gtmandsager

I had a Retul fit done about a month ago (Josh...

I had a Retul fit done about a month ago (Josh Frick at Cyclelife), it took approx 4 hours and has been great. He replaced my 100mm stem with a 120mm, flipped it up, and raised my saddle. We also...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-15-09, 10:26 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,515
Posted By gtmandsager

The second one is completely dumb: 1) even if the...

The second one is completely dumb: 1) even if the gap is small, your bars are in front so you get to decide. Gapped rider's fault for letting a gap open; 2) unless you were slotting in for position...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-06-09, 03:32 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,220
Posted By gtmandsager

I did the 3/4 race, totally impromptu (I was in...

I did the 3/4 race, totally impromptu (I was in charlotte for a wedding and brought my bike). The race was literally two blocks from my in-laws place where we were staying so I decided to sign up. ...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-28-08, 09:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 706
Posted By gtmandsager

Thank you for all of the helpful responses. Now...

Thank you for all of the helpful responses. Now I just need to get out for some group rides and find a club that works for me. Hopefully I will see you out on the road.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-24-08, 09:42 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 706
Posted By gtmandsager

2009 Planning - DC Area

I moved to DC about a month ago, and am planning out my training periods for the coming season. Last year I focused on the collegiate race calendar, so much of my preparation was planned to come...
Forum: Northeast
10-09-08, 12:55 PM
Replies: 408
Views: 33,190
Posted By gtmandsager

gtmandsager - Arlington, VA

gtmandsager - Arlington, VA
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-08, 10:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 490
Posted By gtmandsager

I use Polar for power, with mixed but relatively...

I use Polar for power, with mixed but relatively positive results. It takes some getting used to, but is fairly accurate with itself.

If you're coming from a PT, don't expect the readings to be...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-14-08, 10:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,213
Posted By gtmandsager

Mt. Hood prologue.

Mt. Hood prologue.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-14-08, 08:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,213
Posted By gtmandsager

Slipstream took their best stuff to Italy

At first I was fascinated by the bike (AL frame, welds look like they were done last week, 303 on the front?), and then I saw the helmet... Did he stop by a military surplus store on the way to the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-12-08, 10:01 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,191
Posted By gtmandsager

How about just a small amount of perspective? If...

How about just a small amount of perspective? If really the biggest problem you face in your life is having a crappy coach, a crappy team, but a promising amount of athletic talent, consider how...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-12-08, 09:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 723
Posted By gtmandsager

I had been asking myself the same question. It's...

I had been asking myself the same question. It's true that if he had followed wheels he would have been fine, but he also was completely isolated and without team help for the entire last circuit. ...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-12-08, 01:43 PM
Replies: 11,620
Views: 543,425
Posted By gtmandsager

Back and to the left...

Back and to the left (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkCQ8qR5-i0)
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-11-08, 05:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,287
Posted By gtmandsager

DI Men: Andrew Talansky (Lees-McRae) DII Men:...

DI Men: Andrew Talansky (Lees-McRae)
DII Men: Craig Luekens (Yale)
DI Women: Carla Swart (Lees-McRae)
DII Women: Kendi Thomas (Whitman)

DI Team Overall:Lees-McRae
DII Team Overall: MIT
...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-11-08, 04:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 561
Posted By gtmandsager

Very sorry to hear about the crashes, kudos for...

Very sorry to hear about the crashes, kudos for continuing on after the 1st, glad to hear you're okay after the 2nd (or 2d for all the lawyers out there). All the best with recovery, hopefully...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-10-08, 07:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,106
Posted By gtmandsager

Seems like a bit of overkill, don't you think? ...

Seems like a bit of overkill, don't you think? If they're just training wheels, ride 'em until you see a problem with 'em. Save the money for an SRM or a big upgrade.

Right now I'm struggling to...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-14-08, 05:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 546
Posted By gtmandsager

Road rash redux: how to remove a dirt tatoo

Short version: I raced up a category, had fun, held my own (to an extent), and survived to race again.

Long Version:

Boston Beanpot weekend, my first collegiate race as a B, rather than a C. ...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-30-08, 09:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,600
Posted By gtmandsager

Get out across the GWB to River Road. The climb...

Get out across the GWB to River Road. The climb at the end, up to the police station, is about 1mile, averaging 6(ish)%. Make sure you ride all the way down to the parking lot at the roundabout. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-08, 03:57 PM
Replies: 235
Views: 25,969
Posted By gtmandsager

I don't think the articulated bus actually...

I don't think the articulated bus actually stopped. I think it may have sucked worse to be IN the bus.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-08, 03:31 PM
Replies: 235
Views: 25,969
Posted By gtmandsager

This is just across the finish line, I was...

This is just across the finish line, I was sprinting on the outside of the guy who won (with his hand up). He drifted over, forcing me into the legs of the barrier. My front wheel hit the barrier...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-08, 12:48 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,456
Posted By gtmandsager

Glad to hear you didn't crash, it could have been...

Glad to hear you didn't crash, it could have been much worse. Almost identical thing happened to me, my chain broke and ripped the RD off. The derailleur hangar didn't do squat, and it broke the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-08, 10:12 AM
Replies: 235
Views: 25,969
Posted By gtmandsager

http://lh6.google.com/grant.mandsager/R-0Yayqdu8I/...

http://lh6.google.com/grant.mandsager/R-0Yayqdu8I/AAAAAAAAAHo/19Gmr_45ECE/Crash4.jpg?imgmax=720

Not quite "pre-crash" but the best I could do.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-27-08, 10:38 PM
Replies: 11,620
Views: 543,425
Posted By gtmandsager

Punishing myself for my wussy avoidance of the...

Punishing myself for my wussy avoidance of the damp weather, I set up a good long trainer workout. 45 miles, 7500 feet of climbing. The plan was to do 4 SST climbs of 6 miles each (5%), with a mile...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-26-08, 09:02 AM
Replies: 11,620
Views: 543,425
Posted By gtmandsager

I have a Travel Trac RealAxiom, the one that...

I have a Travel Trac RealAxiom, the one that hooks up to your computer. It's really heavy and has a wide enough base that I didn't have any problem cranking it up. It also could be that I'm putting...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-26-08, 08:17 AM
Replies: 11,620
Views: 543,425
Posted By gtmandsager

Did Tabata intervals for the first time last...

Did Tabata intervals for the first time last night, whooooooooooooeeeeeeeeee! 18s on, 12s off for 4 mins, with 8mins recovery in between, 3 sets total. For the first and third set I had a more...
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