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#2304
this is so much progress. just a little over a year ago they were riding 4.11 (2017 Pruzcow WC), 4.07 (2017 Manchester WC), 4.06 (2017 Milton WC). To go 10-15 seconds faster is freakin' huge.
#2306
jaysus! so the second fastest TP ever.
it really seems like the TP is becoming more prestigious, a marquee event for national teams. GB chipped away at it during olympic cycles but since Rio, AUS took it and more teams are approaching it. and frankly it's crazy to think that the US men are riding a time that was a world record only ten years ago.
it really seems like the TP is becoming more prestigious, a marquee event for national teams. GB chipped away at it during olympic cycles but since Rio, AUS took it and more teams are approaching it. and frankly it's crazy to think that the US men are riding a time that was a world record only ten years ago.
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#2309
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S1Neo sprint bars - https://www.brookscycles.co.uk/produ...eo-sprint-bar/
#2310
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S1Neo sprint bars - https://www.brookscycles.co.uk/produ...eo-sprint-bar/
#2311
#2312
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Just found this, not sure of it's been posted before (apologies if so), but this is a pretty well done doc on Chris Hoy and the mental side of sport. Cool insights on his (and the world's) final Olympic gold in the kilo.
#2313
Elitist
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Just found this, not sure of it's been posted before (apologies if so), but this is a pretty well done doc on Chris Hoy and the mental side of sport. Cool insights on his (and the world's) final Olympic gold in the kilo.
Chris Hoy documentary
Chris Hoy documentary
It goes over some basic maxims about how to be a top athlete and what's involved. There are Olympians in the video (Andy Murray, Lenox Lewis, etc...) but I believe that many junior, masters, and non-international elites can relate as well to the sacrifices...they just get paid less
I really thought it was interesting that Hoy and Rebecca Adlington (Britan's most accomplished simmer ever) both mention taking advantage of the advice of Sports Psychiatrists/Psychologists. When talking about preparations for training and competition, she says, "I started working with a sports psychologist. Which, for me, I couldn't have survived the 4 years without. I didn't kind of realize how important it was." The Team GB Sports Psychiatrist Dr. Steve Peters is interviewed as well. He briefly mentions his program.
I think Sports Psychology is much more than "marginal gains" area for top athletes. A good coach often fills this role. But, more often than not, coaches do not.
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#2315
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USAC announces Junior Track Cup dates and partner velodromes: usacycling.org/find-event/national-calendars/american-track-calendar
Looks like Alkek, OTC, Jerry Baker, and TTown are hosting Track Cup races, with Dick Lane as an additional program training center.
Looks like Alkek, OTC, Jerry Baker, and TTown are hosting Track Cup races, with Dick Lane as an additional program training center.
#2316
World Cup VI happens this weekend.
The USA Olympic Channel will be streaming some sessions. Details here https://www.olympicchannel.com/en/sports/cycling-track/
Check for your time zone.
Results on Tissot site Tissot UCI Track Cycling World Cup VI | Tissot Timing
The USA Olympic Channel will be streaming some sessions. Details here https://www.olympicchannel.com/en/sports/cycling-track/
Check for your time zone.
Results on Tissot site Tissot UCI Track Cycling World Cup VI | Tissot Timing
#2317
Pretty amazing to watch Ashton Lambie reverse a 1.5s deficit in the last 4 laps into a .5s advantage on the French Team yesterday. 3:59 yesterday to qualify 2nd -- which wasn't a bad time considering the conditions. I don't think they can beat the Italians, though -- they were flying.
#2319
Elitist
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I'm pretty sure that FES lets their engineers do whatever the hell they want to do. It's awesome.
[Engineer] "Hans, how about I make a ..."
[Hans] "Fine."
[Engineer] "Cool. Thanks, boss."
[Engineer] "Hans, how about I make a ..."
[Hans] "Fine."
[Engineer] "Cool. Thanks, boss."
#2320
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Where are you guys finding video of Hong Kong? I can't find anything on the UCI YouTube page, which is my usual source.
#2322
Those bar ends look similar to what Morelock runs. (Albeit, the German ones look much fancier.)
#2323
Elsewhere in the World see https://www.uci.org/docs/default-sou...rsn=da0c2a70_8