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Same.
Thanks.
Thanks.
01-31-24, 11:20 AM
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Yea so if I am home 4 days. I am going to attempt to do this 2-3 out of 4. I felt really good. The 20/40s were way too easy the way garmin layed it out. It was something like 320-360 watts target, I did that the first step and didn’t feel like I was doing anything so I bumped it up to 400. That felt more better.
Got a flat on the number 2 of third set. So once I got that changed started the third set over.
Got a flat on the number 2 of third set. So once I got that changed started the third set over.
01-31-24, 11:21 AM
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One of our ride routes takes us past a bunch of new car dealers. It was weird seeing those lots nearly empty for a long time. I went to my old dealer to visit the guys and they told me they had 44 new cars in stock. When they were really moving cars they had as many as 600 in stock, stored all over town.
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01-31-24, 11:23 AM
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01-31-24, 11:28 AM
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right? I mean It had me do 30/15s a week or so ago at 320, and I was able to do 360 with 15 seconds rest.
It’s saying zone 6 for me is 320-360, which seems low. I think I need to do another FTP test. Intervals says it’s 246, I think that might be a touch low too.
01-31-24, 11:32 AM
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Oh HELL no, BillyD would have to move TF out of there!
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01-31-24, 11:35 AM
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Lordy. I've been on half-caff and decaf for a couple weeks, but today I got a triple shot latte at the cafe and I'm extra-alive right now.
01-31-24, 11:37 AM
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01-31-24, 11:38 AM
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We put too many miles on our cars for leasing to work for us.
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01-31-24, 11:41 AM
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We don't really have winter here but we are supposed to get a big rainstorm Thursday and maybe more Sunday. It never gets really cold. Summer is the long season here. Way too hot for months then less hot for a while. Then some nice weather and some cooler weather, then hot again.
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Cold and snowy > slightly less cold and rainy.
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01-31-24, 11:44 AM
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happy to hear about the increased performance and mostly the improved sensations bampilot06
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TdZ Stage 4, "Legends and Lava" course, 14/981. Better placing than my modest AP would suggest; there was lots of blue and green in my power profile between the two climbs.
Not much to say other than that it was fairly easy. Set a power cap for myself up the climb vs going all-in to stay at the front. Still finished reasonably well. Harder efforts to come later in the week. Gonna need some volume to really move the needle back up though.
a spiky start to separate the front
final climb power profile - less ride than I'd have thought
Not much to say other than that it was fairly easy. Set a power cap for myself up the climb vs going all-in to stay at the front. Still finished reasonably well. Harder efforts to come later in the week. Gonna need some volume to really move the needle back up though.
a spiky start to separate the front
final climb power profile - less ride than I'd have thought
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01-31-24, 11:53 AM
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I am, really.What you don’t realize is that winter provides an opportunity to HTFU, the only season of the four that does that. Heat gets uncomfortable, yes, but cold brings pain, a big difference. Freezing cold and howling winds and blizzard conditions provide an opportunity to overcome adversity, and it does the psyche good, at least it does mine. It’s the same reason people climb mountains or do other crazy stuff, endorphins. When I lived in the city I used to love to take a walk around the neighborhood during a snow storm, mainly for the challenging conditions, but also for the unique serenity and peacefulness it brought to a place that otherwise never sleeps except for Sunday mornings.
You put on a nice, big down parka with a hoodie, sturdy boots and warm hat and gloves and you’re ready for whatever comes. Invigorating!
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01-31-24, 11:55 AM
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50 > 45 > 40 > 35 > 30 > 25 > 20 . . .
01-31-24, 12:09 PM
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01-31-24, 12:15 PM
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I am, really.What you don’t realize is that winter provides an opportunity to HTFU, the only season of the four that does that. Heat gets uncomfortable, yes, but cold brings pain, a big difference. Freezing cold and howling winds and blizzard conditions provide an opportunity to overcome adversity, and it does the psyche good, at least it does mine. It’s the same reason people climb mountains or do other crazy stuff, endorphins. When I lived in the city I used to love to take a walk around the neighborhood during a snow storm, mainly for the challenging conditions, but also for the unique serenity and peacefulness it brought to a place that otherwise never sleeps except for Sunday mornings.
You put on a nice, big down parka with a hoodie, sturdy boots and warm hat and gloves and you’re ready for whatever comes. Invigorating!
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We don't really have winter here but we are supposed to get a big rainstorm Thursday and maybe more Sunday. It never gets really cold. Summer is the long season here. Way too hot for months then less hot for a while. Then some nice weather and some cooler weather, then hot again.
My friend from Tahoe was here yesterday and she said there has been very little snow this year and skiing has been crappy. This coming storm may help that area.
My friend from Tahoe was here yesterday and she said there has been very little snow this year and skiing has been crappy. This coming storm may help that area.
01-31-24, 12:45 PM
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