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Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-17-14, 03:23 PM
Replies: 5,944
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Posted By Hermes

It strikes me that it would be difficult to win...

It strikes me that it would be difficult to win an Olympic bid without an indoor 250 meter wooden velodrome in the proposal as well as all the other necessary venues. How it is paid for and use...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-16-14, 01:48 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,480
Posted By Hermes

This subforum does not have a catchall BSing...

This subforum does not have a catchall BSing place so I thought I would post this article here.

Just Say No to a Boston Olympics- Idea is preposterous ...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
06-20-14, 07:23 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,480
Posted By Hermes

Yes, way back in the day.

Yes, way back in the day.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
06-13-14, 09:23 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,480
Posted By Hermes

I would not recommend road frames at the track. ...

I would not recommend road frames at the track. It is a pedal strike issue and that depends on the track. At the Superdrome in Frisco, TX, the banking is 45 degrees but the surface is rough such...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
06-03-14, 02:29 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,480
Posted By Hermes

Matt, as a road cyclist, IMO, you fit perfectly...

Matt, as a road cyclist, IMO, you fit perfectly into the Coggan model for using TSS to monitor fatigue and FTP as a benchmark for training. I would suggest using the other racers TSS (the guy that...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-30-14, 07:15 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,480
Posted By Hermes

Carlton, Do you have a power meter on your track...

Carlton, Do you have a power meter on your track bike?
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-30-14, 09:56 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,480
Posted By Hermes

BTW, IMO, the TSS scoring model is applicable to...

BTW, IMO, the TSS scoring model is applicable to P/1/2 elite road riders. For lower categories and older racers, more rest may be required or to say it another way our TSB is a lot more negative...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-30-14, 09:29 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,480
Posted By Hermes

My TSS from last nights training session at Velo...

My TSS from last nights training session at Velo Sports Center in Carson, CA 250 meter track was 134. That included an 80 lap warm up with the last 20 laps being a motor burnout. 36 laps of team...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-22-14, 12:51 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,480
Posted By Hermes

I have black Sugino 75 on my DF3.

I have black Sugino 75 on my DF3.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-20-14, 03:58 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,480
Posted By Hermes

I was wondering whether he uses D/A, Sugino or...

I was wondering whether he uses D/A, Sugino or Campy.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-20-14, 01:55 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,480
Posted By Hermes

What does Povey use********** BTW, I asked Lee...

What does Povey use********** BTW, I asked Lee at one of his clinics about crank length and he said that it did not make any difference and to match the track bike crank length to my road bike. At that...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-20-14, 01:49 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,480
Posted By Hermes

I use Sugino 75. I am with Brian.

I use Sugino 75. I am with Brian.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-14-14, 02:40 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,480
Posted By Hermes

:D:roflmao2::D Some hazard a guess that the...

:D:roflmao2::D

Some hazard a guess that the kilo is the hardest race in cycling. Did you ever look into the eyes of a racer after the kilo. They are dead eyes. Just kidding.

New racers to...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-30-14, 08:33 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,480
Posted By Hermes

Here is a video from qualifying round for the...

Here is a video from qualifying round for the 2012 Elite Track Scratch Race. I am the videographer and this segment is the closing few laps. One racer has already lapped the field.

The video...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-29-14, 11:14 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,480
Posted By Hermes

It is Cat 2 or better for mass start elite...

It is Cat 2 or better for mass start elite nationals and any category for anything else. Although, I am not sure about match sprints but team sprint, team pursuit, individual pursuit and kilo are...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-03-14, 11:54 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,480
Posted By Hermes

For a prospective new racer with a lot of power,...

For a prospective new racer with a lot of power, there are the open mold Chinese carbon framesets. I believe that VanceMac has looked at them and may have a comment.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-03-14, 09:52 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,480
Posted By Hermes

I do not think that is a relevant question since...

I do not think that is a relevant question since changing gears is something one learns. Any bike can be regeared such that it is a matter of the time it takes and is there adequate chain length and...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-03-14, 09:05 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,480
Posted By Hermes

I have a couple of observations about changing...

I have a couple of observations about changing gears at the track and this is not a criticism but... Many track bikes do not facilitate changing gears easily and most of the newer trackies are...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-02-14, 09:27 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,480
Posted By Hermes

Me too. However, I leave the 15 on for the motor...

Me too. However, I leave the 15 on for the motor game. According to Roger, the purpose of the motor game is to work on leg speed and hide in the pace line. Having said that, I typically run out of...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-28-14, 08:41 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,480
Posted By Hermes

I do a lot of roller workouts at the cycling gym...

I do a lot of roller workouts at the cycling gym with my coach and I use a warm up that leads into the first 20 minute interval which also has a "warmup" piece embedded in it. I start with low power...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-27-14, 04:22 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,480
Posted By Hermes

This is one of my favorite videos that was...

This is one of my favorite videos that was popular around the 2012 summer olympics featuring team New Zealand practicing team pursuit I believe in Switzerland. There are many things I like about...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-25-14, 01:01 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,480
Posted By Hermes

Are you a coach? What have you accomplished? ...

Are you a coach? What have you accomplished? Have you raced internationally?
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-25-14, 12:12 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,480
Posted By Hermes

What is your event and what is the distance,...

What is your event and what is the distance, shape and banking of the track?

IMO, the answer is different for different tracks and events. Pursuit is different from a flying 200 while both are...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-20-14, 01:31 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,480
Posted By Hermes

Now you are a true sprinter.

Now you are a true sprinter.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-18-14, 11:03 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,480
Posted By Hermes

Andrew, the certification instructor, is my...

Andrew, the certification instructor, is my locker parter at VSC and good friend. He is very good and you will have a blast with him.

My home track is Hellyer in San Jose but I get to VSC at...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-18-14, 08:15 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,480
Posted By Hermes

Ovoleg, which track are you going to hit?

Ovoleg, which track are you going to hit?
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-10-14, 10:35 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,480
Posted By Hermes

No. I do not do the beginner sessions any...

No. I do not do the beginner sessions any longer. IMO, the best track bike fit advice is available at the track from some of the track supervisors and coaches. Hellyer has a very nice fleet of...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-10-14, 10:11 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,480
Posted By Hermes

Which bike did you ride at Hellyer?

Which bike did you ride at Hellyer?
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-10-14, 08:52 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,480
Posted By Hermes

Fiveflat, Do you ride at Hellyer?

Fiveflat, Do you ride at Hellyer?
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-04-14, 04:40 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,480
Posted By Hermes

Here are the flying 200 times for Nationals last...

Here are the flying 200 times for Nationals last year at Indy 40-44 with 22 competitors but the time spread was 11.4 to 12.9 or 1.5 seconds not 3 seconds and they run as two up head to head....
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-04-14, 02:58 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,480
Posted By Hermes

In our open sprint tournaments, the flying 200...

In our open sprint tournaments, the flying 200 sets the A, B, and C groups and the fastest A competes against the slowest A.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-04-14, 02:38 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,480
Posted By Hermes

My apologies in advance but I do not get how a...

My apologies in advance but I do not get how a racer who is 3 seconds slower in a flying 200 gets matched against overwhelming competition. The sprint tournaments that I have done start with a...
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