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Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-31-17, 02:48 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 17,335
Posted By Murakami

I know, still constitutes crazy expensive....

I know, still constitutes crazy expensive. Hopefully, I can find an AirBnB in the area
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-31-17, 03:38 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 17,335
Posted By Murakami

Travelling from Europe, so it's gonna be crazy...

Travelling from Europe, so it's gonna be crazy expensive.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-28-17, 12:10 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 17,335
Posted By Murakami

This will be my first Worlds. I just saw I've to...

This will be my first Worlds. I just saw I've to pay to ride training sessions and have to stay from Monday (pursuit) til the Sunday to do the Points race. Holy hell! This is gonna cost a bit of...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-15-16, 11:50 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 783,826
Posted By Murakami

Yes, have done this, and also another where derny...

Yes, have done this, and also another where derny driver comes alongside and grabs jersey and brings up to 60kph and pushes you off at 200m line, whereupon you've to try and keep the pace or...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-15-16, 01:59 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 783,826
Posted By Murakami

Pacer/Derny training: Any of you guys have the...

Pacer/Derny training: Any of you guys have the opportunity to do this? I'm just wondering what the standard approach is during the season... big gears behind derny for strength at the beginning or...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-14-15, 03:33 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 783,826
Posted By Murakami

Yes, what carleton said. I have done the same as...

Yes, what carleton said. I have done the same as pyramids, but not until later in the season when fitter, as said, it's the descent of the pyramid that's the toughest.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-09-15, 07:48 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 783,826
Posted By Murakami

Treat it like one long Omnium? Consistency is key?

Treat it like one long Omnium? Consistency is key?
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-09-15, 07:38 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 783,826
Posted By Murakami

Early in training stay arond 110/100, triangles,...

Early in training stay arond 110/100, triangles, geared bike

10 minute warmup on 50x16
100rpm @ 50x15 (1min)
100rpm @ 50x14 (1min)
100rpm @ 50x13 (1min)
100rpm @ 50x12 (1min)
100rpm @ 50x11...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-09-15, 07:32 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 26,604
Posted By Murakami

Ok, so the track is 460, so the banking not as...

Ok, so the track is 460, so the banking not as extreme. At 40km/h or under, your green line works, you come down aiming for the BB of last rider, buuuut as the team gets faster that sharp V motion...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-09-15, 07:27 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 783,826
Posted By Murakami

Early in training, triangles, geared bike 10...

Early in training, triangles, geared bike

10 minute warmup on 50x16
100rpm @ 50x15 (1min)
100rpm @ 50x14 (1min)
100rpm @ 50x13 (1min)
100rpm @ 50x12 (1min)
100rpm @ 50x11 (1min)
100rpm @...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-08-15, 04:43 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 26,604
Posted By Murakami

This is a really interesting observation...

This is a really interesting observation Carleton. I've spent most of the last three years concentrating on Team Pursuit and the change over is the trickiest part to get right. When you're finished...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-24-15, 03:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,572
Posted By Murakami

I rode calshot a few years back. Drove and...

I rode calshot a few years back. Drove and ferried for almost 14 hours to get there. Two hours sleep and straight up on the steepest track I'd ever been on. It was scariest track I've ever been on....
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-24-15, 05:35 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,572
Posted By Murakami

Is that Calshot?

Is that Calshot?
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-18-15, 04:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,572
Posted By Murakami

Just noticed his stem was two bolt only ! :)

Just noticed his stem was two bolt only ! :)
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-11-15, 04:34 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 783,826
Posted By Murakami

I left it in with a local carbon repair guy who...

I left it in with a local carbon repair guy who has worked to great effect on a frame for me and a number of team mates. He could probably do something, but doesn;t want to stand over a hack job....
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-10-15, 01:04 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 783,826
Posted By Murakami

Thanks. I'll keep an eye out.

Thanks. I'll keep an eye out.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-10-15, 12:55 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 783,826
Posted By Murakami

Thanks Carelton, this isn't my first season...

Thanks Carelton, this isn't my first season however, and ,without giving myself away, I (along with team mates) did win an extremely important national event by all of one second, but I take your...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-10-15, 09:27 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 783,826
Posted By Murakami

Thanks. I bought a Corima four spoke awhile back,...

Thanks. I bought a Corima four spoke awhile back, but the hub has debonded and it's irreparable. I'm just wondering if it's worth my while doling out another lump of money when I've already got the...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-10-15, 08:05 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 783,826
Posted By Murakami

Guys, is there any advantage to having a front...

Guys, is there any advantage to having a front four spoke, over say a Campy Pista? Outdoor or indoor
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-29-15, 09:54 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,323
Posted By Murakami

Here he is racing in Dublin, Ireland for the...

Here he is racing in Dublin, Ireland for the first International GP held here. Everyone though pretty highly of him. Hope he recovers fully.
...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-29-15, 01:02 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,323
Posted By Murakami

The image is terrifying tbh, any ideas on how his...

The image is terrifying tbh, any ideas on how his helmet came off? Impact?
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-01-15, 10:54 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 783,826
Posted By Murakami

Have raced in Alkmaar and can confirm. No MTB...

Have raced in Alkmaar and can confirm. No MTB pedals allowed. Not everything is on the web.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-27-15, 02:38 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 783,826
Posted By Murakami

I ride on velodromes in Poland, Netherlands,...

I ride on velodromes in Poland, Netherlands, Belgium and UK... MTB pedals are banned on every single one of them.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-16-15, 02:18 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 527,276
Posted By Murakami

Can you just redo part of a CF mould? Out...

Can you just redo part of a CF mould?

Out of interest, anyone know where the original mould comes from? Is it Axman, cos even if it was super cheap, I can't find the track version on their site...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-10-15, 01:19 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 527,276
Posted By Murakami

Is this for real? I can't find any more details...

Is this for real? I can't find any more details online?
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
06-04-15, 02:49 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 783,826
Posted By Murakami

Just tape some bar tape to where the two would...

Just tape some bar tape to where the two would connect. I don't do it anymore but I may do as bar and TT meet endlessly now.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
06-04-15, 02:47 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 47,956
Posted By Murakami

I have a 58 Fuji Track Elite... I'm 6' 1" and...

I have a 58 Fuji Track Elite... I'm 6' 1" and have an inseam of 32" so you can see I've a longer torso. I use mine for pursuit and scratch, though I still haven't successfully dialed it in yet. More...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-08-15, 01:46 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 783,826
Posted By Murakami

Depends on you I guess. I got 37 and am cool with...

Depends on you I guess. I got 37 and am cool with them, but know a few wo got 35 and it was a little too much for endurance events
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-07-15, 03:59 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,270
Posted By Murakami

I got Friel's book... but in all honesty, I can't...

I got Friel's book... but in all honesty, I can't get my head around the simplest of concepts in it. I do take it seriously, which is sometimes to my detriment. I'm trying to stress less about it...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-07-15, 01:53 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,270
Posted By Murakami

Ok, I appreciate, the feedback. I have to ask...

Ok, I appreciate, the feedback. I have to ask though... I've always been told that racing helps you race, your body gets used to repeated sprints out of corners, begins to recover more quickly, so is...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-06-15, 11:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,270
Posted By Murakami

Season began first week in February, racing road....

Season began first week in February, racing road.

I usually do weights Monday (I mostly do upper body at this point in the year as I have some bad shoulder issues).

Tuesday I'd do some hill...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-06-15, 08:32 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,270
Posted By Murakami

That pretty much encapsulates it. All the advice...

That pretty much encapsulates it. All the advice has kind of pushed me in one direction. I'm pretty obviously a pursuiter. I train for pursuit already, it's what my biggest advances have come in....
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-06-15, 02:16 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,270
Posted By Murakami

I take your point guys and I don't want to be...

I take your point guys and I don't want to be facetious, but it's nice to find you excel in something in particular rather than mediocre at everything, if you take my point. I enjoy all the events...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-05-15, 02:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,474
Posted By Murakami

The only way I've ever done well in this is to...

The only way I've ever done well in this is to sit at the front and control it, especially if I can get a team mate or other to work with me and block above me. Never go down to the black line...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-05-15, 12:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,270
Posted By Murakami

I've tried to be more aware of it this year, but...

I've tried to be more aware of it this year, but work is demanding with long hours these days, so I concentrate more on resting than training. Training usually comes lower down the priority list this...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-05-15, 12:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,270
Posted By Murakami

Yes I lift Yes I do intervals No I...

Yes I lift

Yes I do intervals

No I don't just randomly ride around. In fact some weeks I'm racing three nights a week.

This year might be a better year for me in away because I'm no longer...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-05-15, 11:57 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,270
Posted By Murakami

Thanks. I'm actually not great at mass starts...

Thanks. I'm actually not great at mass starts either, usually a tactical issue. I can move up in our league as I've grown stronger but don't podium in it. When I race nationally I'm left for dust, I...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-05-15, 03:18 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,270
Posted By Murakami

Thanks for the reply Carleton. Yes, I've spoken...

Thanks for the reply Carleton. Yes, I've spoken to a few about that. I was a 1,500m runner in school and won some medals at school level, but off pace at national level. However, I also won medals in...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-05-15, 01:57 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,270
Posted By Murakami

Five years in and still not sure of my discipline

(All times are on outdoor track)
Guys, I'm getting a little frustrated here and need a bit of an objective take on my abilities.

The story is that I'm 5 years at the game now, 38 years old and I...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-26-15, 04:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,660
Posted By Murakami

Not 100% track, more about exercise during...

Not 100% track, more about exercise during pregnancy, but she did have a child a few weeks before winning World Masters pursuit (in first year of racing) and it's still an interesting read: Pregnancy...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-14-15, 04:26 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 783,826
Posted By Murakami

Thanks Carelton, I really didn't mean for you to...

Thanks Carelton, I really didn't mean for you to go looking for stuff. I appreciate it.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-14-15, 03:23 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 783,826
Posted By Murakami

I'm getting finicky, but they all seem to be...

I'm getting finicky, but they all seem to be gloss, whereas the bars would be matt, lol, I'll keep searching. Thanks

The hong fu seem similar to the ADR version: ADR Ultimate TT Bars | ADR Carbon...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-14-15, 01:21 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 527,276
Posted By Murakami

I like that he still uses one of these:...

I like that he still uses one of these:...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-14-15, 01:11 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 783,826
Posted By Murakami

I'm looking at getting these chinese carbon bars...

I'm looking at getting these chinese carbon bars for my pursuit: 2013 High quality hongfu new carbon handlebar,carbon tt handlebar bicycle parts, View carbon tt handlebar, OEM Product Details from...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-29-14, 04:06 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 783,826
Posted By Murakami

Thanks Carelton

Thanks Carelton
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-29-14, 12:47 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 783,826
Posted By Murakami

I've managed toget a hold on some goldtec hubs,...

I've managed toget a hold on some goldtec hubs, but they're 48h. Is that a bit overkill for track wheels?
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-31-14, 11:10 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 783,826
Posted By Murakami

Agree, they're fine, but they look a little odd...

Agree, they're fine, but they look a little odd on a full carbon bike. That's all. I'll probably just get some simple alu bars instead.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-30-14, 10:38 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 783,826
Posted By Murakami

Thanks guys. It's off season here so haven't been...

Thanks guys. It's off season here so haven't been on the track bike in awhile. Checked length and width and got all excited and forgot about angle. And I defintiely need some rise. Danke.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-30-14, 04:31 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 783,826
Posted By Murakami

Would Cinelli Ram bars be any good for enduro...

Would Cinelli Ram bars be any good for enduro track riding? I'm using Cinelli Criteriums at the mo and want to upgrade, so just wondering.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-17-14, 03:26 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 783,826
Posted By Murakami

I'm an idiot. Had video as a favourite: ...

I'm an idiot. Had video as a favourite:

Wolfpack Hustle: The All Out War Format on Vimeo (http://vimeo.com/wolfpackhustle/alloutwar)
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