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03-16-24, 08:58 AM
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Posted By Hermes

Moderation note. When using a source of...

Moderation note. When using a source of information to support a point, keep in mind the copyright laws. Posting copyrighted material on BF is against the rules. In general, a sentence or two...
03-12-24, 09:50 AM
Replies: 17,734
Views: 1,430,856
Posted By Hermes

Faster? In the real world, one would have to...

Faster? In the real world, one would have to test. I asked Jim Manton, ERO, at VSC if Mavic IO wheel set would be faster for my wife than the Fast Forward we are using. He said, "Do not spend the...
03-11-24, 05:15 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 4,878
Posted By Hermes

He is unaware of that.

He is unaware of that.
03-11-24, 03:34 PM
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Views: 1,430,856
Posted By Hermes

I did the Zwift Big Spin 2024 (34km) this...

I did the Zwift Big Spin 2024 (34km) this morning. Although, not branded as a race, it was a race. There are 4 Big Spins and I am signed up for all of them. And one can win prizes. I won a Zwift...
03-11-24, 08:40 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,544
Posted By Hermes

rsbob Posting copyrighted material is against the...

rsbob Posting copyrighted material is against the rules. You may paraphrase what was in the book, provide links to the referenced studies and pick out a sentence or two and quote them exactly giving...
03-11-24, 08:28 AM
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Views: 1,430,856
Posted By Hermes

procrit Congrats on the racing and heal up fast. ...

procrit Congrats on the racing and heal up fast. Injuries suck.
03-11-24, 08:27 AM
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Posted By Hermes

Last week, one 30' on 1" off interval day (see...

Last week, one 30' on 1" off interval day (see previous post), 2 x one hour pacer group rides with Bernie (D) on Zwift which seems to put me into tempo heart rate and a one hour meet up with my wife...
03-08-24, 11:42 AM
Replies: 17,734
Views: 1,430,856
Posted By Hermes

TMonk BADASSzwifter In other news, on...

TMonk BADASSzwifter

In other news, on Tuesday, I rode with a Bernie on Zwift for one hour with a coffee break at 30 minutes. On Thursday, I did 2x 8 reps of 30"on 1'off on my TT bike doing the...
03-07-24, 09:08 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,571
Posted By Hermes

I owe RChung some files and I have not sent them...

I owe RChung some files and I have not sent them - to busy riding but more like have to find the files and download which is a weak excuse.
03-06-24, 09:44 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,698
Posted By Hermes

Word. When Chris Horner won the Tour of...

Word. When Chris Horner won the Tour of California, he stood up Sierra Road most if not all of the climb. If I am training and racing at the track a lot, then I adapt to the drops and higher...
03-04-24, 09:43 AM
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Posted By Hermes

Tuesday - Track session with flying kilo, 6...

Tuesday - Track session with flying kilo, 6 standing starts and a flying 500. During the starts, my crash injuries were not a problem. Coach and I were surprised.

Wednesday - strength training
...
03-04-24, 09:34 AM
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Posted By Hermes

procrit Solid performance. That is why we race.

procrit Solid performance. That is why we race.
03-03-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 794
Posted By Hermes

My mom has a-fib and takes Eliquis to prevent the...

My mom has a-fib and takes Eliquis to prevent the blood clots. I train with another 70+ guy at the track who has a-fib. He takes drugs for the condition but races. He rode team pursuit with me a...
02-29-24, 11:47 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 794
Posted By Hermes

Both my wife and I have experienced odd high HR...

Both my wife and I have experienced odd high HR readings that were bogus. What I do is take my pulse either at the wrist or in the neck. I use a 5 second time and multiply by 12. I used to do this...
02-29-24, 11:10 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,698
Posted By Hermes

This is what I rode at the track tonight - age...

This is what I rode at the track tonight - age 74. I have been riding this set up for years. ...
02-29-24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 7,115
Views: 627,288
Posted By Hermes

I notice quite a lot of members race but do not...

I notice quite a lot of members race but do not post here. I see it Addiction, Training and Nutrition, Road Cycling the the 50+ forum. It is always interesting why they do not post here. My only...
02-29-24, 12:16 PM
Replies: 7,115
Views: 627,288
Posted By Hermes

ridethecliche You may want to consider Zwift...

ridethecliche You may want to consider Zwift racing. My wife is doing quite a bit and likes it a lot. And I am doing more on Zwift including structured workouts and endurance as well as meet ups. ...
02-26-24, 12:21 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,089
Posted By Hermes

Closed for moderation review.

Closed for moderation review.
02-26-24, 09:44 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,089
Posted By Hermes

Madeupname Welcome to Bike Forums. You have...

Madeupname Welcome to Bike Forums. You have received a lot of solid advice that has been thoroughly debated. Hopefully, you can glean the information you need from the posts. Do not hesitate to...
02-25-24, 08:02 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,605
Posted By Hermes

Age 74, 6' with a 34 in inseam. 165 cranks on...

Age 74, 6' with a 34 in inseam. 165 cranks on track bike and 172.5 on TT and road bike. I plan on changing my TT bike to 165. I changed a few years ago from 172.5. 165 cranks are faster as tested...
02-23-24, 04:58 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 25,261
Posted By Hermes

Why don't you post up your nutritional...

Why don't you post up your nutritional credentials, years experience in the field, licenses and client base if you have any.
02-23-24, 01:22 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 25,261
Posted By Hermes

procrit My weight loss was due to the cycling...

procrit My weight loss was due to the cycling accident / crash and hospital stay last year. I went into the hospital at 165 at 9.5% BF and came out at 146 with my muscles and neurology shredded. ...
02-22-24, 11:08 PM
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Posted By Hermes

Tuesday - 2 sets of 30"on 1' off 8 reps per set...

Tuesday - 2 sets of 30"on 1' off 8 reps per set on Zwift.
Wednesday - shoulder PT
Thursday - strength training and 2 sets of 30"on 1' off 8 reps per set on Zwift.
02-22-24, 02:55 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,544
Posted By Hermes

I think that is pretty common especially for...

I think that is pretty common especially for lighter weight riders. I am more of a z3 / Z4 climber of Mount Hamilton primarily because I rode it on Thanksgiving morning as part of the Low Key Hill...
02-22-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 701
Posted By Hermes

What is the goal? If there is no goal, event or...

What is the goal? If there is no goal, event or other metric, IMO, riding and strength training mixed together may be done as one sees fit and has available time and energy.

If you are going for...
02-22-24, 09:10 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 25,261
Posted By Hermes

156.4 this AM.

156.4 this AM.
02-21-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,006
Posted By Hermes

My interpretation is that the researchers are...

My interpretation is that the researchers are excited about the pathway 4PY which is implicated in cardiovascular disease. The breakdown of excess niacin results in 4PY. Also, note that preclinical...
02-21-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,687
Posted By Hermes

You do not seem to understand that this is a...

You do not seem to understand that this is a bicycling forum. The topic of this thread is riding a bicycle longer distances on the carnivore diet. If you have experience doing this, post it up. You...
02-19-24, 03:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,534
Posted By Hermes

Chronologically old, 74, but I do not have a low...

Chronologically old, 74, but I do not have a low racing number. I started racing USAC races in 2006. I have been on a racing team along with third party coaches doing approximately 10 race days per...
02-19-24, 09:27 AM
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Views: 1,430,856
Posted By Hermes

Congrats TMonk #zwiftking

Congrats TMonk #zwiftking
02-18-24, 10:28 AM
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Views: 1,430,856
Posted By Hermes

Furthermore, at VSC and other tracks that have 45...

Furthermore, at VSC and other tracks that have 45 degree banking, when a rider is in the pole lane going around a turn, he is perpendicular to the track. A rider on the blue band is more vertical. ...
02-17-24, 08:13 PM
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Posted By Hermes

Two Zwift pacer rides - 35' and then a harder one...

Two Zwift pacer rides - 35' and then a harder one for 40'. I rode at the front most of the time. Then I went to the gym for an active stretching session and shoulder workout.
02-15-24, 09:48 PM
Replies: 17,734
Views: 1,430,856
Posted By Hermes

Velo Sports Center is Siberian pine wood and...

Velo Sports Center is Siberian pine wood and slippery. Normally, the pole lane is for fast efforts and the relief line for slower riding. In my case, I timed the effort and speed such that the blue...
02-15-24, 11:40 AM
Replies: 17,734
Views: 1,430,856
Posted By Hermes

Tuesday, I did a leg strength session at the gym...

Tuesday, I did a leg strength session at the gym and then rode the track for the first time since September of last year. Well, I rode on the blue band at Velo Sports Center and threw in some laps...
02-14-24, 11:56 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,571
Posted By Hermes

Running road v running treadmill. My wife and I...

Running road v running treadmill. My wife and I feel the treadmill is harder but like indoor trainers there is a strength and adaption period. The question is if one does an indoor activity versus...
02-14-24, 08:25 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,571
Posted By Hermes

Send me a PM with email and I will send you the...

Send me a PM with email and I will send you the files.
02-13-24, 09:51 PM
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Views: 1,430,856
Posted By Hermes

#badass

#badass
02-13-24, 12:28 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,571
Posted By Hermes

500 meter best effort 745 watts for 30 second. PM...

500 meter best effort 745 watts for 30 second. PM Garmin Vector 2. Data includes warmup and idle time over a couple of hours until the race occurred.
...
02-13-24, 11:46 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,571
Posted By Hermes

Okay. I have a lot of data from the track, road...

Okay. I have a lot of data from the track, road and trainer including smart trainer and Kreitler rollers with a Kreitler wind load. For me, the roller setup gets very close to the road with respect...
02-13-24, 11:24 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,571
Posted By Hermes

My goal for starting the thread was to have a...

My goal for starting the thread was to have a topic to discuss that was relevant to those who ride events outside and inside and their observations and quantitative results. Hopefully, more...
02-13-24, 11:18 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,571
Posted By Hermes

Getting data is doable but not so easy. For...

Getting data is doable but not so easy. For example, my best 2023, 30 second power was 474 watts outdoors climbing a 5% grade on my road bike. That effort was part of a structured 4x 40 second set...
02-12-24, 08:49 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,571
Posted By Hermes

I will post a couple of graphs later.

I will post a couple of graphs later.
02-12-24, 08:47 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,571
Posted By Hermes

My HR is lower on the trainer and has been that...

My HR is lower on the trainer and has been that way since I started racing in 2006. I use a fan and the room is cool. At that time, I did not have a power meter so I could not make any power...
02-11-24, 04:25 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,571
Posted By Hermes

Trainer v Road Power - Which is harder?

I found this video that discusses why it seems harder, for most people, to make power on a trainer versus riding on the road. For me, it seems significant. Based upon the force I feel in the bottom...
02-11-24, 04:12 PM
Replies: 17,734
Views: 1,430,856
Posted By Hermes

2 hours of Zwift over the weekend. I did my...

2 hours of Zwift over the weekend. I did my first Zwift pacer ride today and did 30 minutes. Then I switched pacer rides / courses and did another 30 minutes.
02-08-24, 01:57 PM
Replies: 17,734
Views: 1,430,856
Posted By Hermes

Zwift volcano (flat) for warmup and then 30" on...

Zwift volcano (flat) for warmup and then 30" on 1' off intervals on London (flat) and finish the route with endurance. All body parts and systems seem to be functioning correctly. Now it is time in...
02-07-24, 09:53 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,356
Posted By Hermes

Closed per OP's request.

Closed per OP's request.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-06-24, 11:17 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,067
Posted By Hermes

What equipment makes a difference? Frame -...

What equipment makes a difference?

Frame - One that allows the rider to get into the most aero position. I like the look of the new bikes with the integrated stem and hidden cables and etc. With...
02-06-24, 08:23 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,812
Posted By Hermes

I think the acid test is to check with 20 year...

I think the acid test is to check with 20 year old women and see if they agree.:D
02-05-24, 03:11 PM
Replies: 17,734
Views: 1,430,856
Posted By Hermes

I have been off the radar for awhile - actually...

I have been off the radar for awhile - actually grounded. I crashed in September last year.

I am back in the gym and riding on Zwift. I did a one hour meet up ride with some friends this AM from...
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