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Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
06-06-18, 07:00 PM
Replies: 5,944
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Posted By sarals

it is totally personal! As well as daunting. ...

it is totally personal! As well as daunting. Which is why I have a (really good) coach, and why I couldn’t agree more on having one. Seriously, if you’re going to go into this sport all in, if you...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
06-06-18, 03:39 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,480
Posted By sarals

Indeed! Talking about me, my worst segment is...

Indeed! Talking about me, my worst segment is the first 100 meters. Most of the trouble there is my start. I can get out of the gate cleanly, but the first three to five pedal strokes just aren’t...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
06-06-18, 03:01 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,480
Posted By sarals

Low ET! Like a drag race. I get up to speed...

Low ET! Like a drag race. I get up to speed quicker on the 86, hence a lower ET, even though top speed is lower.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
06-06-18, 02:58 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,480
Posted By sarals

Right now I’m riding 200’s in 90, matches in 90,...

Right now I’m riding 200’s in 90, matches in 90, but the 500 in 86 - 88, and the 2K in 86. I spent the whole last season on 86. I’m still exploring gearing, still (re)gaining strength. It’s good...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
06-06-18, 07:49 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,480
Posted By sarals

For me, a flying gear start is larger than a...

For me, a flying gear start is larger than a standing start gear. I loose a little top end in the smaller gear, but I get out of the hole and up to speed quicker. Too big a gear and I accelerate like...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-26-18, 11:49 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,480
Posted By sarals

Lan is great, isn't she? I wish I'd been there...

Lan is great, isn't she? I wish I'd been there to see it, too - and race.

Hey, sorry to hear about your wrist! Hope you're back on the bike soon!
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-26-18, 11:29 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,480
Posted By sarals

Turns out she rode a 13.6.... Freakier faster. ...

Turns out she rode a 13.6.... Freakier faster. I know her, she's an amazing athlete, and a super nice person. I'm really tickled for her!
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-25-18, 03:14 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,480
Posted By sarals

The track is apparently fast today. My training...

The track is apparently fast today. My training partner went .6 faster in the 200 than she did at last LAVRA. Still, a record broken IS awesome! And it says I've got some work to do!
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-25-18, 12:33 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,480
Posted By sarals

My operatives at today's LAVRA event just...

My operatives at today's LAVRA event just informed me that the masters woman who is the current 60+ World Champion in match sprints may have just set a 65+ WR in the 200. 13.8 is the preliminary...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-23-18, 11:29 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,480
Posted By sarals

I heard about a rumor that the UCI is going to...

I heard about a rumor that the UCI is going to change the format for masters athletes for Track Worlds this year. Basically no 500M TT or 2K pursuit. Men will do a 4K and kilo, and the women really...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-29-17, 03:47 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,480
Posted By sarals

Thank you!

Thank you!
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-29-17, 02:56 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,480
Posted By sarals

dunderhi, I heard recently that Masters Nats and...

dunderhi, I heard recently that Masters Nats and Juniors Nats were actually going to be "layered", same dates. When I saw the announcement a month or two ago, I assumed the dates were placeholders. ...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-20-17, 01:29 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,480
Posted By sarals

Yes there is. The banking on Giordana. ...

Yes there is. The banking on Giordana. :innocent:
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-20-17, 10:58 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,480
Posted By sarals

Thanks! My question should be that I'm curious...

Thanks! My question should be that I'm curious as to what would be, well, gentler progression. Is it "easier" to spin up a smaller chainring vs. a larger one? From my RPE point of view, the few...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-20-17, 10:38 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,480
Posted By sarals

Here's a follow on to Southernfox's line of...

Here's a follow on to Southernfox's line of questions:

Start with smaller gearing, hit cadence and then start to build gearing as the season progresses. I get that part. However, what is the...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-16-17, 04:22 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,480
Posted By sarals

Winter is a slow time at Hellyer! There is...

Winter is a slow time at Hellyer! There is "usually" no evening riding during the week in the winter. In fact, most of the sessions we have during weekdays are off the calendar right now. Those...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-18-17, 08:15 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,480
Posted By sarals

Sure!!

Sure!!
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-22-17, 09:14 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,480
Posted By sarals

I don't use toe straps at all. I'm told I make a...

I don't use toe straps at all. I'm told I make a lot of power "for a woman", but I've never had an issue with popping out of a pedal, or even close to popping out. Of the masters women I saw at...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-21-17, 08:56 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,480
Posted By sarals

LOL! Mine stays in my car, all the time,...

LOL!

Mine stays in my car, all the time, along with some other "bike stuff". My car isn't big, either, but I manage to somehow fit stuff around it. You're right about traveling. Going to a race...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-20-17, 07:38 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,480
Posted By sarals

I've got a little red fold up wagon. Trust me, I...

I've got a little red fold up wagon. Trust me, I can fill it up!
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-20-17, 12:40 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,480
Posted By sarals

:lol::love:

:lol::love:
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-20-17, 12:29 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,480
Posted By sarals

I drag around so much STUFF it would never fit in...

I drag around so much STUFF it would never fit in one case. I am going to Nats next year, and getting an early start on how to get my gear there is not a bad idea!
southernfox, thanks for asking...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-29-17, 08:02 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,480
Posted By sarals

I had a couple of the young women I know at...

I had a couple of the young women I know at Hellyer try to talk me into "trying" the Mission Crit this year. Oh, come now. I don't have nearly enough tattoos for that. ;) It did look fun, though,...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-22-17, 12:48 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,480
Posted By sarals

John, see you at Worlds!

John, see you at Worlds!
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-19-17, 09:24 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,480
Posted By sarals

There were a couple of those! My coach was on...

There were a couple of those! My coach was on his. I was on a Giant Omnium. Little white haired lady?
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-18-17, 10:38 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,480
Posted By sarals

Was anyone at Carson this past weekend? I did...

Was anyone at Carson this past weekend? I did three sessions, Friday night and the morning and afternoon on Saturday. I'm just curious, I wanted to say "hi" to those of you who might have been...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-30-17, 04:44 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,480
Posted By sarals

I finally received an update on my order from...

I finally received an update on my order from Velodrome Shop: it "processed through facility" in Heathrow Langley Processing Center today. Okay, so that's shipping on the 8th, right? At least I...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-28-17, 07:04 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,480
Posted By sarals

:thumb: Thank you!

:thumb:

Thank you!
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-28-17, 04:57 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,480
Posted By sarals

carleton, the Giro Aerohead is a "bobtail"...

carleton, the Giro Aerohead is a "bobtail" helmet. The word on the, umm, wood around here is that it's okay for match sprints. However - I do want to be sure.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-28-17, 01:08 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,480
Posted By sarals

carleton, thanks!! I've gotten lots of feedback...

carleton, thanks!! I've gotten lots of feedback on the Warp, and I know it's hot. That would be nice at Hellyer in the winter!

Hey, I've entered sprints, pursuit, team sprint, team pursuit, and...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-28-17, 12:51 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,480
Posted By sarals

They did charge my credit card. They also sent...

They did charge my credit card. They also sent me, after I inquired, the Royal Mail signature code. Which only becomes active after a delivery attempt was made. That's useful.

carleton, I'm...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-27-17, 06:07 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,480
Posted By sarals

Question. Your experiences with Velodrome Shop...

Question. Your experiences with Velodrome Shop in the UK? In spite of several people telling me that I might be disappointed, I ordered a helmet from Velodrome Shop. It was shipped on August 8th,...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-12-17, 07:42 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,480
Posted By sarals

And then there are the FEW women of "a certain...

And then there are the FEW women of "a certain age", like me, who race on the track. The 55+ guys are too strong, and no way I can race with younger men. I was dumb enough to try! I do race with...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-11-17, 03:31 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,480
Posted By sarals

Ever forget your aerobars? Yes. I did. :(

Ever forget your aerobars? Yes. I did. :(
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
06-06-17, 09:07 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,480
Posted By sarals

So did I. I now have a Planet X skewer, it's a...

So did I. I now have a Planet X skewer, it's a shorter shaft and leaves hardly anything exposed. And it has a tab on one of the nuts to help hold it in the dropout. The Zipp is now in the toolbox...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-27-16, 10:06 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,480
Posted By sarals

That's for darned tootin... :D

That's for darned tootin...

:D
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-25-16, 10:29 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,480
Posted By sarals

theblackbullet, thank you!

theblackbullet, thank you!
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-24-16, 10:26 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,480
Posted By sarals

I haven't raced on the track, yet. Hellyer is my...

I haven't raced on the track, yet. Hellyer is my local velodrome, and I don't know what the heck they do there during events. I know for the UCI Masters Worlds at Carson in October, I will have to...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-23-16, 08:24 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,480
Posted By sarals

Dalai and carleton, thanks! Godsight,...

Dalai and carleton, thanks!

Godsight, thanks for that! I was considering the Giro, not anymore.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-23-16, 10:37 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,480
Posted By sarals

Another (loaded) question. Helmets. ...

Another (loaded) question.

Helmets.

I've noticed many, many sprinters, especially at the elite and pro levels, use those expensive Casco helmets. For team pursuits, TT helmets. I'm good with...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-23-16, 10:33 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,480
Posted By sarals

Hey, VanceMac! Thanks!! That reminds me...

Hey, VanceMac! Thanks!!

That reminds me that I need to wrap some tape around the top tube. Where the handlebars want to whack said top tube.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-23-16, 10:23 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,480
Posted By sarals

I'm sure this has been asked and answered before,...

I'm sure this has been asked and answered before, but in the name of expediency, I'll ask again :)

Does anyone use "data collection", ie. their Garmin, during a race? I know you can't have it...
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