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Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-14-23, 03:48 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,272
Posted By Al Bundy

kcjc "Who the heck is Coggins?" I stand...

kcjc "Who the heck is Coggins?" I stand corrected. Thank you.
I read the Training and racing with a power meter by Allen & Coggan and a couple of books from Chris Carmichael at about the same...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-13-23, 08:59 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,272
Posted By Al Bundy

I'm 59 and I've been off the bike for 10 years. ...

I'm 59 and I've been off the bike for 10 years. 10 years back a typical week was a long climbing ride, a semi aggressive club training ride and a couple of sub hour trainer SS sessions on the...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-11-23, 07:05 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,272
Posted By Al Bundy

So we can infer that elite athletes do a lot of...

So we can infer that elite athletes do a lot of Z2 time in order to maximize their ability to burn fat at so as to burn less glycogen for a given power output?
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-11-23, 06:36 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,272
Posted By Al Bundy

This comment from the thread First time...

This comment from the thread First time "training" for a long time cyclist set me ruminating. Also many of Seilor's youtube presentations talk about `other benefits' of lots of Z2:
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-11-23, 10:36 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,272
Posted By Al Bundy

Polarised versus time crunched HIIT -a question

A couple of interesting discussions have come up since I got back on the horse but rather than continue to pollute those conversations I thought it appropriate to post a new thread. My own...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-15-23, 04:16 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,113
Posted By Al Bundy

Awesome. I think I have my marching orders. ...

Awesome. I think I have my marching orders.
I will carry on my initial estimated Z2 6 days/ 1hour per week until my heart rate is happy and stable and then do a ramp test and reset numbers.
I...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-15-23, 11:51 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,113
Posted By Al Bundy

Many thanks All, I know that HIIT Z5, 6 & 7...

Many thanks All,

I know that HIIT Z5, 6 & 7 training can / will increase FTP, but on the other hand so it appears, does lots of Tempo/Sweetspot. From an `event specific training' standpoint time...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-14-23, 05:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,427
Posted By Al Bundy

Daughter #1 rode with me for several years from...

Daughter #1 rode with me for several years from about age 8 until about 4-5 years later when it was no longer cool. Looking back some of the best times I have had on a bike. We did many events...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-14-23, 12:19 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,113
Posted By Al Bundy

I have similar curiosity about the training needs...

I have similar curiosity about the training needs for something like a one day STP - 10+ hours, (not racing others, but as an achievement for personal satisfaction). So rather than start a new...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
07-09-23, 09:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 678
Posted By Al Bundy

cheers!

cheers!
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
07-09-23, 06:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 678
Posted By Al Bundy

Question Fulgaz question

Hi Fulgaz users... Is there a way to get Fulgaz to play video while setting it in erg mode at a specified wattage?
For example if you wanted to do an hour of Zone 2 Endurance pace but want to look...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-23, 11:37 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,210
Posted By Al Bundy

Has anyone tried a hotel shower cap to keep the...

Has anyone tried a hotel shower cap to keep the wind off the head? I know it sounds (and looks), silly, but the throw away hotel shower caps are very light and are very small when packed. Can be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-02-23, 05:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 261
Posted By Al Bundy

Oh poop - sorry error on my part. 165mm

Oh poop - sorry error on my part.

165mm
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-02-23, 11:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 261
Posted By Al Bundy

10 sp Rival 2010 crankset replacement

Hi,

I have been out for about 10 years and trying to `get back in the saddle'. Bike tech seems ever changing so posting here for some guidance... I have a generic carbon frame with Rival 10sp...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-23, 10:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 413
Posted By Al Bundy

Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-23, 04:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 413
Posted By Al Bundy

Shelf life tubes tires etc.

It's been a minute since I was on a bike - or rather about 10 years. However, am considering the creaky and long haul back to fitness and have a bunch of tubes and folding tires that are new, unused...
Forum: Southern California
05-26-12, 03:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 684
Posted By Al Bundy

GMR Memorial day closure?

Anyone know if GMR is going to be closed to motarized traffic Memorial day?
I seem to recal that it has been in the past...

thanks
Forum: Southern California
07-02-11, 11:33 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,601
Posted By Al Bundy

went up this morning from the base of GMR (rolled...

went up this morning from the base of GMR (rolled a little before 7am). We got to the village around 9.30 and it was 88F on the fire station thermometer. We left the village for the trip back about...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-13-11, 06:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 809
Posted By Al Bundy

Its a great way of getting good quality parent /...

Its a great way of getting good quality parent / kid time together.
For sure tandems are tougher on the hills for the person doing most of the work - its certainly harder for them than doing the...
Forum: Southern California
06-13-11, 05:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,698
Posted By Al Bundy

not giving up on the Ti tandem yet - sorry, If...

not giving up on the Ti tandem yet - sorry,
If at some point you get serious I have an older med/small Santana Team Noventa that I am planning to sell.
cheers
m
Forum: Southern California
06-12-11, 07:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,698
Posted By Al Bundy

Talk to UrbanKnight, Pasadena. he's built a...

Talk to UrbanKnight, Pasadena.

he's built a couple of sets for me. They came out true and have been very stable. I don't know if he still does it though, given current family time...
Forum: Southern California
05-12-11, 09:42 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,372
Posted By Al Bundy

Old thread! having asked on Pg1 if it was open...

Old thread!
having asked on Pg1 if it was open to non LAW, I did the double metric last year.
Great ride; enthusiastic support well stocked and some beautiful roads.
Hoping to get out again this...
Forum: Southern California
05-08-11, 10:50 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,793
Posted By Al Bundy

I was up there on a self supported independent...

I was up there on a self supported independent ride (had forgotten it was happening this weekend). I rolled at about 7 in the gloom and low cloud and rode up from the bottom of GMR and then went up...
Forum: Southern California
05-06-11, 08:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,206
Posted By Al Bundy

try banning at bannings bikes in fullerton

try banning at bannings bikes in fullerton
Forum: Southern California
05-01-11, 01:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 858
Posted By Al Bundy

was up saturday. road up to the shack was good,...

was up saturday.
road up to the shack was good, but GRR over to the village had some debris on it.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-14-11, 08:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,401
Posted By Al Bundy

your contribution will be missed. be safe Mike

your contribution will be missed.
be safe
Mike
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-13-11, 06:13 PM
Replies: 8,475
Views: 795,555
Posted By Al Bundy

OK thanks for the highly quantitative insight... ...

OK thanks for the highly quantitative insight...
:O)

I have been upping my Zone/watts as ftp has increased and also appreciate the comparison you indicate with HR.

Another way of asking the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-13-11, 02:36 PM
Replies: 8,475
Views: 795,555
Posted By Al Bundy

A quick question regarding SST, L4 and stagnation...

A quick question regarding SST, L4 and stagnation resulting from doing the same training for extended periods:

I am `time crunched' and train on a KK inside during the week using the little KK...
Forum: Southern California
03-29-11, 08:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 481
Posted By Al Bundy

check out the webpage for calpoolsracing.org ...

check out the webpage for calpoolsracing.org
Dewalt / Calpools club offer rides on Saturday (paceline) and multiple ride routes on Sunday morning.
Weather should be nice this weekend
mike
Forum: Southern California
03-20-11, 09:53 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 762
Posted By Al Bundy

I hear there are some others going up on 4/9th...

I hear there are some others going up on 4/9th (allegedly)
maybe the weather will play ball by then
cheers
Forum: Southern California
03-19-11, 10:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 762
Posted By Al Bundy

a bit cool this morning and some brief light...

a bit cool this morning and some brief light rain, though I am sure it would have been cold on the mountain.
i believe it will be nastier tomorrow.
Forum: Southern California
03-19-11, 06:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 762
Posted By Al Bundy

You sure about the weather? looks like its...

You sure about the weather?
looks like its going to be unpleasant...
Forum: Southern California
12-20-10, 09:53 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 5,532
Posted By Al Bundy

Temecula Challenge Apr 30th/May 1st...

Temecula Challenge Apr 30th/May 1st http://www.temeculachallenge.org/
Etape for ToC May 7th http://www.letapeducalifornia.com/
Grand Tour (LA Wheelmen) June 26th...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-15-10, 03:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,511
Posted By Al Bundy

have had a cycleops and KK road machine, both...

have had a cycleops and KK road machine, both fluid
the cycleops has a harder resistance than KK, but KK smoother. This makes the cycleops slightly easier for standing, but on the whole KK is...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-14-10, 10:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 662
Posted By Al Bundy

I have them with 2010 rival levers and they work...

I have them with 2010 rival levers and they work fine, little slower to rip a wheel off and on, but worth the time for the low cost/weight advantages.
I also have ultegra levers and rival brakes on...
Forum: Southern California
12-12-10, 08:31 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,847
Posted By Al Bundy

support your local BF wheelbuilder: UrbanKnight ...

support your local BF wheelbuilder: UrbanKnight
He has built a couple of sets fo me and I am very happy with them
cheers
Mike
Forum: Road Cycling
11-27-10, 07:59 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,711
Posted By Al Bundy

I would think it might make sense on a tandem. ...

I would think it might make sense on a tandem.
but so many of their issues are odd anyway I am not susre its on topic...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-26-10, 08:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 998
Posted By Al Bundy

I managed 6:28 with my 10 year old daughter on...

I managed 6:28 with my 10 year old daughter on our tandem. Could have done without the winds. A great event and next year we will be back with stronger legs and on the look out for the 20mph BF...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-21-10, 10:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 890
Posted By Al Bundy

we did the 2008 El tour in 7:06 as our second...

we did the 2008 El tour in 7:06 as our second century and Beth, Stoker, (8) missed out on her gold by 6 mins.
This year we took 6:28, but in the intervening years the goal posts were moved and...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-17-10, 08:23 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,150
Posted By Al Bundy

To some degree I agree, on the other hand there...

To some degree I agree, on the other hand there are times when good enough is perfectly adequate.
For example the frame I have could be stiffer and if the tandem team were much stronger than myself...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-17-10, 07:02 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,150
Posted By Al Bundy

I had a tandem frame built by XACD and it worked...

I had a tandem frame built by XACD and it worked out fine.
I subcontracted out for some design advice to a US based frame expert and the frame is fine for my purposes. I have some thoughts about...
Forum: Southern California
11-07-10, 09:51 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,122
Posted By Al Bundy

Many thanks to Gina and Mr Beanz, It was a...

Many thanks to Gina and Mr Beanz,
It was a great turn out and perfect weather and we finally got that sandbagger JanB to GMR!
The clouds in the afternoon suggested enough pending doom to make us...
Forum: Southern California
11-05-10, 03:17 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 6,729
Posted By Al Bundy

form an orderly line behind us (although pushing...

form an orderly line behind us (although pushing is allowed)
Forum: Southern California
11-05-10, 03:02 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 6,729
Posted By Al Bundy

Hi UMD, I want to offer an alternative to...

Hi UMD,

I want to offer an alternative to repeats:
We will be on the tandem, so if you want to push an additional 300lbs up the hill we could coast for a bit.
(just trying to help here...)
Forum: Road Cycling
11-01-10, 08:57 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,947
Posted By Al Bundy

Rty lou at http://www.foxwear.net/ he can make...

Rty lou at http://www.foxwear.net/
he can make wahtever you want in the fabric you want
he is cost effective and the materials are latest gen
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-10, 06:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,202
Posted By Al Bundy

they are called Epirbs they already exist ...

they are called Epirbs
they already exist

google them.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-06-10, 06:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 700
Posted By Al Bundy

wasnt too impressed with Palm springs as an...

wasnt too impressed with Palm springs as an event. Tandem friendly but just a lot of inconsiderate riders all over the road and the roads arent great.
November has Tour of Tucson which is 6 hours...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-10, 08:21 PM
Replies: 18
N+1
Views: 996
Posted By Al Bundy

reminds me of thiss: ...

reminds me of thiss:

http://gritandglimmer.com/chris-horner-gives-fallen-rider-and-bike-a-2k-ride-to-the-finish/
Forum: Southern California
08-27-10, 02:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 451
Posted By Al Bundy

doi we need to rsvp? possible small group...

doi we need to rsvp?
possible small group coming from Temecula.
any idea about ride speed or distance?
do you have a problem with tandems?
cheers
Forum: Southern California
08-27-10, 02:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,056
Posted By Al Bundy

this approach is commonly used for tandems where...

this approach is commonly used for tandems where you need big ranges.
Shimano road shifters work fine with shimano MTB RD's so you can couple road shifters with XT/XTR etc RD's and big cassettes....
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