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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-23-19, 12:13 PM
Replies: 428
Views: 96,770
Posted By jacksonhandy

Weird flex, but ok.

Weird flex, but ok.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-02-18, 01:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,341
Posted By jacksonhandy

City proper will probably be difficult. I live...

City proper will probably be difficult. I live north of the city in Alpharetta, so I can get to more rural roads pretty quickly. Going up north into the mountains gets you into real climbing, the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-02-18, 06:45 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,341
Posted By jacksonhandy

Welcome. You'll like it down here.

Welcome. You'll like it down here.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-25-18, 05:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,341
Posted By jacksonhandy

I had a good time. Sunday in Elgin was...

I had a good time.

Sunday in Elgin was rainy, and a road race on a 3.5mile crit course in my opinion. Started too far back, got stuck behind a bunch of guys dragging their brakes through every...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-14-18, 12:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,341
Posted By jacksonhandy

I’ll be there, but I’m also a first timer and a...

I’ll be there, but I’m also a first timer and a lowly Cat 4. I’m only doing the Dennis Jurs and Joliet races, not the full omnium due to family obligations.

Only thing I can say is that you...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-09-18, 07:25 AM
Replies: 17,819
Views: 1,477,761
Posted By jacksonhandy

Vacation week. Couple of easy rides down the...

Vacation week. Couple of easy rides down the beach from PCB towards Destin and back. Work travel is going to screw everything up, so I’m probably going to need to load up the stress before I...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-27-18, 01:20 PM
Replies: 17,819
Views: 1,477,761
Posted By jacksonhandy

I did a Trainerroad ramp test yesterday again. ...

I did a Trainerroad ramp test yesterday again. It was 10 watts lower than the last time, which was 10 watts lower than my previous FTP. I've hit the same step each time, so I don't know what the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-22-18, 05:54 PM
Replies: 17,819
Views: 1,477,761
Posted By jacksonhandy

Was traveling for work, took the bike. I...

Was traveling for work, took the bike.

I too participated in the local hammer fest yesterday. Turns out a few of the guys were on the podium in various age groups at Masters Nats.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-10-18, 05:50 PM
Replies: 660
Views: 61,003
Posted By jacksonhandy

Healthy Newton, First Crit as a 4. Feeling good,...

Healthy Newton, First Crit as a 4. Feeling good, 6 laps to go, no free laps after 8 to go. Flat front. Lap back. Yay.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-21-18, 02:14 PM
Replies: 428
Views: 96,770
Posted By jacksonhandy

Can confirm. Fun as hell. Especially after...

Can confirm. Fun as hell. Especially after being dropped repeatedly, then achieving the sweet, sweet pack finish. Haha.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-21-18, 01:27 PM
Replies: 17,819
Views: 1,477,761
Posted By jacksonhandy

Last couple of weeks have been focused...

Last couple of weeks have been focused Trainerroad stuff during the week, then a long-ish (60mi) group ride Saturday, finishing up with solo do whatever 2hr minimum to keep me sane Sundays.

Went...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-10-18, 07:10 PM
Replies: 17,819
Views: 1,477,761
Posted By jacksonhandy

Over unders, 1 min@ 95%, 1 min ramp to 105%, 1...

Over unders, 1 min@ 95%, 1 min ramp to 105%, 1 min ramp down, 12 mins x 3. Kinda fell apart during the last set, but struggled through.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-08-18, 05:13 PM
Replies: 17,819
Views: 1,477,761
Posted By jacksonhandy

Good day today. Cat 4 upgrade approved, so I’m...

Good day today. Cat 4 upgrade approved, so I’m not a Cat 5 anymore.

Trainerroad ramp test. Maxed out at 372W. Man, its like a light switch, I was just done. FTP is now 284 according to the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-08-18, 11:01 AM
Replies: 17,819
Views: 1,477,761
Posted By jacksonhandy

I'm doing this test today. Good note to just go...

I'm doing this test today. Good note to just go till you can't. Hope I can up from 275 too.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-02-18, 06:31 PM
Replies: 660
Views: 61,003
Posted By jacksonhandy

Dude, I’m 203. Us fat guys gotta be proud to...

Dude, I’m 203. Us fat guys gotta be proud to finish in the group. Haha.


Raced Athens Twilight Amateur. Cat 5. 11/whatever, i think 40 something. Was buying a car Saturday morning, took...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-01-18, 09:38 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 14,245
Posted By jacksonhandy

Thanks.

Thanks.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-01-18, 09:13 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 14,245
Posted By jacksonhandy

Speaking of Upgrades. I'm a 35 y/o Cat 5. ...

Speaking of Upgrades.

I'm a 35 y/o Cat 5. 2-3 races a year, trying to do more, but can't travel very far from ATL, you know life stuff.

At 9 races now, will do a bunch more this year, trying...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-20-18, 03:21 PM
Replies: 17,819
Views: 1,477,761
Posted By jacksonhandy

Work travel complicates things. I also think...

Work travel complicates things. I also think that my body doesn’t like the rest weeks that TrainerRoad has. The early workouts last week felt suuuuper sluggish and I was having trouble hitting some...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-12-18, 05:38 PM
Replies: 17,819
Views: 1,477,761
Posted By jacksonhandy

1.5 hrs. 3 sets 3x2.5mins 120% then 25mins of...

1.5 hrs. 3 sets 3x2.5mins 120% then 25mins of 65% cruising . It was, um, uncomfortable towards the end.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-11-18, 07:39 PM
Replies: 17,819
Views: 1,477,761
Posted By jacksonhandy

FTP test yesterday, only 4 watts higher than 4...

FTP test yesterday, only 4 watts higher than 4 weeks ago. Today was 60ish mins at 75% and sprints. Total 1.5hrs.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-07-18, 06:11 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,959
Posted By jacksonhandy

On the desktop version in Zwift, you can use the...

On the desktop version in Zwift, you can use the little arrows on the left to adjust intensity, but only down a max of 10%, I haven’t gone up.

Also, I think hitting tab allows you to skip an...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-03-18, 07:16 PM
Replies: 17,819
Views: 1,477,761
Posted By jacksonhandy

Recovery Week! Yay! Nothing over 75%. Unless it...

Recovery Week! Yay! Nothing over 75%. Unless it doesn’t rain on Saturday, then I’ll hit the closest group ride for funs.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-31-18, 12:03 PM
Replies: 17,819
Views: 1,477,761
Posted By jacksonhandy

Group Ride, did a ton of work. 3.5hrs. 319TSS,...

Group Ride, did a ton of work. 3.5hrs. 319TSS, NP 249, 2250KJ. Plan has another FTP Test coming up shortly, next week is a rest week. Hope to have a better number. The TSS number is probably...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-29-18, 05:26 PM
Replies: 17,819
Views: 1,477,761
Posted By jacksonhandy

Over Unders. 5x8mins 95%, 105%. The over part was...

Over Unders. 5x8mins 95%, 105%. The over part was basically 3 mins, 1min ramp up to 105%, 1 min there, 1 min ramp down. Fun.

Have to figure out how to integrate a round trip on the Silver Comet...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-25-18, 05:18 PM
Replies: 17,819
Views: 1,477,761
Posted By jacksonhandy

4 Hours on the trainer? Ooof. 3.5 hour...

4 Hours on the trainer? Ooof.

3.5 hour group ride Sat.

Today, 2 hrs on trainer with 4x18’ at 88-92%. Good times.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-19-18, 06:56 PM
Replies: 17,819
Views: 1,477,761
Posted By jacksonhandy

Smashed myself last two days. 322 TSS in 4 hours,...

Smashed myself last two days. 322 TSS in 4 hours, between two days. TSB is -28. Easy workout tomorrow, and then some work travel, I'll probably take some rest on this trip.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-18-18, 06:50 AM
Replies: 17,819
Views: 1,477,761
Posted By jacksonhandy

I totally skipped over the +2 part of your post. ...

I totally skipped over the +2 part of your post. Yeah, I wouldn’t have made that at all. I did regular Spanish needle.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-18-18, 06:26 AM
Replies: 17,819
Views: 1,477,761
Posted By jacksonhandy

LOL. I did that one yesterday too. It. Was....

LOL. I did that one yesterday too. It. Was. Awful. I tried to grind to the end, but ended up dialing back to 90% on the last half of the last set. Still didn’t make it.

I think I might just do...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-14-18, 05:06 PM
Replies: 17,819
Views: 1,477,761
Posted By jacksonhandy

I will have to try the ramp test after this...

I will have to try the ramp test after this block. I’m going to try their build and specialty plans, as they’ll put me right in line with some July races that I’d like to at least finish with the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-14-18, 05:59 AM
Replies: 17,819
Views: 1,477,761
Posted By jacksonhandy

Started TrainerRoad yesterday. Completed 8 min...

Started TrainerRoad yesterday. Completed 8 min test, but felt fried from Sunday, so the peak number from Sunday and the test came out the same. Looking forward to trying TrainerRoad.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-11-18, 04:03 PM
Replies: 660
Views: 61,003
Posted By jacksonhandy

Off the back, but still 20th out of around 30,...

Off the back, but still 20th out of around 30, Cat 4/5. Race went fast from gun, like 30mph, flicked a bunch off, got lapped a couple times. Oh well, set a nice new threshold number of 272W to...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-08-18, 09:03 PM
Replies: 17,819
Views: 1,477,761
Posted By jacksonhandy

Honestly, I’m learning and don’t really fully...

Honestly, I’m learning and don’t really fully understand the concept. I don’t think so? Not decoupling is indicative of good aerobic endurance, so having a decent base, holding power constant,...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-07-18, 06:12 PM
Replies: 17,819
Views: 1,477,761
Posted By jacksonhandy

Isn't he basically describing decoupling? It...

Isn't he basically describing decoupling? It seems like he is saying you should decouple. Which is something that I thought you were supposed to watch via the pw:hr metric and keep it under 5% or...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-05-18, 11:39 AM
Replies: 17,819
Views: 1,477,761
Posted By jacksonhandy

Was a gorgeous day yesterday, had to ride...

Was a gorgeous day yesterday, had to ride outside. Smashed myself for near two hours when I wanted to, easy otherwise no real plan. AP 212W NP270, which is above my set FTP, so I’ll probably have...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-23-18, 07:07 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,959
Posted By jacksonhandy

I have eTap. Do it. It feels like dual clutch...

I have eTap. Do it. It feels like dual clutch for a bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-18, 08:10 AM
Replies: 180
Views: 109,510
Posted By jacksonhandy

Jumping on the photo bandwagon. I love mine....

Jumping on the photo bandwagon.

I love mine.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4697/38627547090_a21c52d486_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/21RogZd)Y98TUPa (https://flic.kr/p/21RogZd) by Ronald Gevry...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-21-18, 02:35 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,959
Posted By jacksonhandy

As others have said, I love my Kickr Snap, which...

As others have said, I love my Kickr Snap, which is cheaper than the regular Kickr. The ERG mode is the best part for me, making sure that I hit and hold power targets. In the summer, I don't use...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-20-18, 02:30 PM
Replies: 17,819
Views: 1,477,761
Posted By jacksonhandy

So, I decided to try the Zwift canned FTP 4 wk...

So, I decided to try the Zwift canned FTP 4 wk plan. I was doing the TCC plan like burnthesheep.

I’m not sure if I can tell it is “working”. My FTP setting is the same at 265W, but I’m not...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-16-18, 01:34 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 9,231
Posted By jacksonhandy

I race an Allez Sprint, on CL60s and eTap. It is...

I race an Allez Sprint, on CL60s and eTap. It is super fast, with me on it is another matter. It is more than adequate to race at that level.

Specialized claims as mentioned, just as aero as...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-12-18, 12:18 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 648,530
Posted By jacksonhandy

Quoted for truth. You have to suck so much...

Quoted for truth.

You have to suck so much on your own, to pay to suck in a race.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-06-18, 06:06 PM
Replies: 17,819
Views: 1,477,761
Posted By jacksonhandy

Did 5x3’ @ 110%. Good times.

Did 5x3’ @ 110%. Good times.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-02-18, 08:06 AM
Replies: 17,819
Views: 1,477,761
Posted By jacksonhandy

I have a Kickr, this is the case, drop rpm and...

I have a Kickr, this is the case, drop rpm and its SUPER hard to get it back. I've had it stop me completely and trash the interval because I couldn't start turning the pedals again.

I love the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-02-18, 02:29 PM
Replies: 17,819
Views: 1,477,761
Posted By jacksonhandy

I uploaded a training program into Training...

I uploaded a training program into Training Peaks. That counts right?

Also, last year sucked travel wise, and this year will be the same. Resources for Corporate Road warriors and training are...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-18-17, 02:17 PM
Replies: 17,819
Views: 1,477,761
Posted By jacksonhandy

2.5 hrs. 3x12min over/unders 2min-95% 2...

2.5 hrs. 3x12min over/unders 2min-95% 2 min-107%. It was not fun.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-12-17, 04:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,287
Posted By jacksonhandy

I was on them for a bit. I trained, and raced...

I was on them for a bit. I trained, and raced while taking them.

I felt horrible, like I couldn't get my heart to work, HR wouldn't rise predictably with effort, and in general felt bad.

I...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-08-17, 11:01 AM
Replies: 8,473
Views: 776,522
Posted By jacksonhandy

I haven't tried yet, and I also have a Kickr...

I haven't tried yet, and I also have a Kickr SNAP, but TrainerRoad claims to have an offset, where it measures offset of your powermeter and the trainer, then makes the resistance match the power...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-08-17, 07:39 AM
Replies: 8,473
Views: 776,522
Posted By jacksonhandy

Retested. Same protocol, 299w. lol. "Well,...

Retested. Same protocol, 299w. lol. "Well, there's your problem".
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-06-17, 08:26 AM
Replies: 8,473
Views: 776,522
Posted By jacksonhandy

Thanks for the responses. I'll find a place to...

Thanks for the responses. I'll find a place to retest and go from there.

It isn't the same power meter, however they are both Quarq crank power meters. I'll have to test with each of them and...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-05-17, 03:47 PM
Replies: 8,473
Views: 776,522
Posted By jacksonhandy

I need some help if possible. I have done a CTS...

I need some help if possible. I have done a CTS Field Test, on the trainer with a result of 247w, so my threshold should be something like 225w.

However, when I ride outside, I'll get something...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-13-17, 08:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,914
Posted By jacksonhandy

I do the TCC program for the most part during the...

I do the TCC program for the most part during the week, but the weekends, I hit 3-4 hours on Saturday mornings and 2.5 hours on Sunday mornings. I found that during the week it let me feel like I...
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