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Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-05-22, 01:30 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,213
Posted By chiggy

Short answer: Ignore it. Long answer: From...

Short answer: Ignore it.

Long answer: From the googling I have done in the past the unproductive status means that your training load is in a good range but the "VO2 Max" that the device...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-02-22, 04:37 AM
Replies: 660
Views: 60,785
Posted By chiggy

lol, yes. Although usually it was easy to explain...

lol, yes. Although usually it was easy to explain as being unprepared. In the past I'd only bike for a few months before doing 1 race then going back to only running. Then years later do it again....
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-01-22, 03:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,263
Posted By chiggy

Unfortunately I am a 2 hr drive from any good...

Unfortunately I am a 2 hr drive from any good group rides. Drawback of a small town. I'll definitely try adding intervals in the long ride to see if i can recreate it.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-01-22, 02:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,231
Posted By chiggy

yes, for an hour.

yes, for an hour.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-01-22, 11:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,231
Posted By chiggy

I've had the same question as I was coming into...

I've had the same question as I was coming into cycling from an extensive running background.

The alan couzens calculator seems to be a pretty good ballpark estimate for relative performance...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-01-22, 04:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,263
Posted By chiggy

Not once in training. And i used to be a...

Not once in training. And i used to be a collegiate runner and never cramped during a run or race over many years.

Also, i came back and did the 20k TT the next day, no cramps. So its not simply...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-25-22, 09:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,263
Posted By chiggy

Training or nutrition recommendations to help with cramps?

I have done 6 road races and I have cramped in 4 of them! The races are mostly around the 100k distance. Early on I chalked it up to being undertrained for cycling (coming from running) since it...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-23-18, 12:33 PM
Replies: 660
Views: 60,785
Posted By chiggy

Been cycling for 3 months, 1st race, but with a...

Been cycling for 3 months, 1st race, but with a competitive running background.

I did a small 100k road race, flat to rolling with a few punchy hills here and there. On the starting line I stuck...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-17-18, 10:20 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 13,873
Posted By chiggy

Well, that's the thing about those one variable...

Well, that's the thing about those one variable formulas. If the variables are X, Y and Z, it is evaluating just X, and assumes Y and Z correlate with X based on averages. Unfortunately not that many...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-08-18, 03:57 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 13,873
Posted By chiggy

Used bike I'm looking at vs my current bike *and...

Used bike I'm looking at vs my current bike *and notes on how to get back to my current fit. Both are marketed as an "endurance geometry".

Prospective Bike : Current Bike
Stack: 565 : ...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-08-18, 10:02 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 13,873
Posted By chiggy

My current position is very medium, I think....

My current position is very medium, I think. About a 5cm saddle/bar drop. I am out of spacers but could go lower if i flipped the stem. Most of my riding is only about 1hr, 2hrs on the weekend. My...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-07-18, 01:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 13,873
Posted By chiggy

I've never seen real statistics on proportions....

I've never seen real statistics on proportions. From scouring forums and just everyday life I gathered i was more leggy than average, though not by a crazy amount. I'm very slender, so maybe it just...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-06-18, 02:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 13,873
Posted By chiggy

All signs point to a 54cm frame at 6ft tall!

I am trying to buy a used bike on Ebay and have done a ton of research. But my fit numbers are so far off the norm that I don't feel comfortable pulling the trigger. I need to talk through it and see...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
07-31-18, 10:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,650
Posted By chiggy

We are roughly the same height. I have kind-of...

We are roughly the same height. I have kind-of long legs (yours are crazy long seems like). I have much shorter arm reach though, so my reach numbers are way lower than yours despite a longer trunk....
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
07-30-18, 03:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,650
Posted By chiggy

I was just having trouble with this calculator...

I was just having trouble with this calculator myself. I have access to drafting software at work, so (instead of working) I plotted the fit measurements for my recommendation. I used the end of each...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-18, 03:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,303
Posted By chiggy

I kind-of suspected that. I've been watching...

I kind-of suspected that. I've been watching craigslist but my problem is I live in a small city and there's not much selection. I'm 2 hours from a major metro, but it's hard to drive to look at a...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-18, 02:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,303
Posted By chiggy

2008 Pinarello FP2, is this a decent bike?

Found one on craigslist for $700. Cycling is not my primary sport so i'm not fully up to speed on the gear. All components are original looks like, and in good condition. It was a few years before...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-15, 11:02 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 6,274
Posted By chiggy

I suppose there are a few questions here: Why...

I suppose there are a few questions here:
Why are some young people inactive? Time devoted to other priorities, don't care, youthful metabolism, etc. Whatever it is, it's not "kids these days and...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-15, 04:41 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 6,274
Posted By chiggy

Anyone with an internet connection should know...

Anyone with an internet connection should know that isn't true. Young people do some pretty stupid stuff. It's not electronics either.

Anyway, young guys just have so many more options for...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-15, 02:15 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 39,587
Posted By chiggy

he needs lateral bracing. baling wire from the...

he needs lateral bracing. baling wire from the seat post to the top of the stem would do the trick, tensioned with a turnbuckle of course.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-15, 12:13 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,008
Posted By chiggy

I've though about the shoes. I'd guess it would...

I've though about the shoes. I'd guess it would save 10-20s each transition. Surely clipless saves 40s over platforms? But yeah this will be mostly avg joes and some semi-serious locals but no real...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-15, 03:40 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,008
Posted By chiggy

Wow, up to 2min in only 20k! More than I...

Wow, up to 2min in only 20k! More than I expected. Love the data too rchung, it appeals to my engineer side. I would assume a lot less for me since I'm slow, won't be using a skin suit etc. etc....
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-15, 12:01 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,008
Posted By chiggy

How much does loose clothing matter in a TT?

I've got my first race ever on a bike coming up (a no-draft duathlon actually). The bike leg is only 20k. I'll be near the front and would like to win, so I'm looking to find some free time.

I...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-14-15, 09:16 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 30,998
Posted By chiggy

I just got my Quad Red in the mail. It's bright,...

I just got my Quad Red in the mail. It's bright, and as my wife says, "It better be for $200!" Not enough time to really test it out yet, just sat it out about 30m away, 1pm, overcast sky, and it...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-31-15, 11:11 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 30,998
Posted By chiggy

Rather than making a new thread I figured i'd...

Rather than making a new thread I figured i'd hijack this one. I'm trying to decide on a new light to replace my superflash. I have about decided that a dinotte is what I need but don't know which...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-22-14, 08:43 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 11,717
Posted By chiggy

Sounds like a great course. I was just curious...

Sounds like a great course. I was just curious since it seems I'm a human parachute.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-22-14, 07:25 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 11,717
Posted By chiggy

Interesting thread, thanks for coming back and...

Interesting thread, thanks for coming back and giving an update. I'm a newbie biker coming off a competitive running career. I'd really like to get a power meter, but can't bring myself to spend...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-19-14, 11:32 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,168
Posted By chiggy

btw I just googled "split calves" also, without...

btw I just googled "split calves" also, without parenthesis. The first 4 relevant results were from www.nutritionalsupplements.org www.bodybuilding.com www.simplyshredded.com ...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-19-14, 11:27 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,168
Posted By chiggy

You're bringing the criticism on yourself here...

You're bringing the criticism on yourself here with the smug tone and thinly veiled bragging. But 2.1x bw squat is strong, sure. Not elite obviously, but a good lift. Your 1x bw bench needs a lot of...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-17-14, 12:23 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,118
Posted By chiggy

Dr Colyes numbers are lab derived averages from...

Dr Colyes numbers are lab derived averages from oxygen consumption based on ideal conditions and a 155lb male. I'm well aware there are many real world conditions that factor in. That's why I said...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-17-14, 07:59 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,118
Posted By chiggy

Fwiw, here's what dr coyle at university of texas...

Fwiw, here's what dr coyle at university of texas came up with. Not sure what kind of real world conditions he took into account.

Dr. Coyle made the calculations easy by providing conversion...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-15-14, 12:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,704
Posted By chiggy

No TT bike. I'm on a $650 trek. I'm just cheap...

No TT bike. I'm on a $650 trek. I'm just cheap and it performs well enough. I think if I do any upgrades I'd rather have a power meter on this cheap bike than a just a $2000 bike.

I agree, I'll...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-15-14, 10:10 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,704
Posted By chiggy

My 20mph solos come at a big effort on a flat...

My 20mph solos come at a big effort on a flat route with a only a couple 4% 20sec hills and little wind. The person I mentioned raced at 23.8mph for 55mi recently (talking about beating him was more...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-15-14, 07:58 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,704
Posted By chiggy

Good info in that article, It makes a good case...

Good info in that article, It makes a good case against those types of workouts. I'm inclined to agree. (I wasn't going to try them anyway since I'm so new, just regular riding is providing plenty of...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-14-14, 12:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,704
Posted By chiggy

I'm not claiming any benefits of the low cadence...

I'm not claiming any benefits of the low cadence high torque drills, just like discussing this type of stuff.

Plyo drills may not be good comparison, but not for the reason you state. Jumping...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-14-14, 08:01 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,704
Posted By chiggy

OK. Agree that max leg strength was a bad term...

OK. Agree that max leg strength was a bad term to use. I was trying to be generic since I'm very new to cycling. However what you're saying is not what I intended it to mean.

So lets provide an...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-13-14, 11:01 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,704
Posted By chiggy

I'll give you that sub 2:40 marathon :). I've...

I'll give you that sub 2:40 marathon :). I've never raced beyond 10k, but I know so many factors are involved most people never hit the time they are actually in shape for.

6 to 9 months I can...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-12-14, 11:25 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,704
Posted By chiggy

I get what you were saying CharlyAlfa. Low...

I get what you were saying CharlyAlfa. Low cadence w/ higher force (but lower total power) to work on max leg strength. Seems like it would be useful for acceleration and that last push at the top...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-08-14, 11:23 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,704
Posted By chiggy

That's good to know. Vo2 paces have always been...

That's good to know. Vo2 paces have always been my strength, although how well the transition is made remains to be seen.

The past two weeks, since starting "training" and just winging it, I...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-07-14, 04:31 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,704
Posted By chiggy

I am used to %LT, %HR, %VO2. I think the...

I am used to %LT, %HR, %VO2. I think the disconnect comes in the duration you are used to. A 15min race is considered a sprint in cycling, although still highly aerobic. The lack of penalty for...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-07-14, 02:55 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,704
Posted By chiggy

Training and General Tips For a Relatively Fit Beginner

I was once a runner and due a bad accident my running days are over. I was a sub 4:0X miler and mid 14s 5k'er prior to my injury. I'm 10lbs over racing weight at 6'0 158lbs. Now I've been biking...
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