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03-18-24, 06:17 AM
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Posted By burnthesheep

Almost stole the kom competition from the local...

Almost stole the kom competition from the local pro that lives in the Umstead gravel. Not literally but figuratively. It’s a fun thing a local team puts on but since there are no groups of riders...
02-07-24, 09:39 AM
Replies: 17,734
Views: 1,430,895
Posted By burnthesheep

Weight is back in check, so now I'm going to fuel...

Weight is back in check, so now I'm going to fuel more and chase more watts. I'm doing my intervals with a 305 ftp in Zwift for workouts. Success at 3x9 un/ov. Next is 3x12. I also "owe" myself...
02-07-24, 09:35 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 4,065
Posted By burnthesheep

Triathlon has a ratio of 4.3:1. I use that. ...

Triathlon has a ratio of 4.3:1. I use that.

Caveat being, there is an issue of pace. Riding a bike is riding a bike, no matter how slow really (assuming you're not going down an infinite...
01-08-24, 02:51 PM
Replies: 17,734
Views: 1,430,895
Posted By burnthesheep

I stand wrong about the transferable nature of...

I stand wrong about the transferable nature of fitness, at least for me. I always would supplement bike with run in the off season. For pros, sure, they have such immense volume on the...
01-02-24, 02:44 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,192
Posted By burnthesheep

Poll said "you" and "hot or cold". It didn't say...

Poll said "you" and "hot or cold". It didn't say extreme hot or extreme cold. Since that's what it says hot here is 95F and humid, extreme heat would be 102 and humid. Cold is 40F and extreme cold...
12-28-23, 07:52 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,232
Posted By burnthesheep

The Tririg aero front brakes for triathlon bikes...

The Tririg aero front brakes for triathlon bikes are made this way. You can still buy them new as of today that I know of.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-16-23, 06:44 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 5,172
Posted By burnthesheep

Zwift is workout entertainment. I don’t take it...

Zwift is workout entertainment. I don’t take it seriously. It keeps me entertained indoors, so win.

Road bike riding on Zwift is super flattering for everyone under maybe a 6% grade climb. The...
12-08-23, 08:36 AM
Replies: 17,734
Views: 1,430,895
Posted By burnthesheep

Been building back from a tough family year last...

Been building back from a tough family year last year that reduced volume a lot. Seeing the gains back. Zwift has seemingly cleaned up their workout library and like how it's now simpler as defined...
12-07-23, 10:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 500
Posted By burnthesheep

How would the 33 fix triathlon drafting?

I frequent slowtwitch. Just so much good info and talk.

I always read about drafting penalties in tri-bike triathlons and "packs". But, how do you get 2000 people on a 56mi bike course without...
12-01-23, 02:09 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,887
Posted By burnthesheep

I have some polarizing opinion on it in that I...

I have some polarizing opinion on it in that I see no issue with folks shelling out for the uber expensive bicycles. Reason being, I see plenty of very expensive cars around town and at work all the...
12-01-23, 11:34 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 6,408
Posted By burnthesheep

I can understand that point of view. ...

I can understand that point of view.

Reason I originally posted was that I originally joined this forum years back with almost the exact same first posting into this section about the goal being...
11-29-23, 03:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,020
Posted By burnthesheep

Raw power wise, it may skew high on a large...

Raw power wise, it may skew high on a large population due to the large population skewing well...........larger, in the waist.

Otherwise, speed is fun, but meh. Lots of variables. I ride a lot...
11-29-23, 08:52 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 6,408
Posted By burnthesheep

That power at that weight will be challenging. A...

That power at that weight will be challenging. A little more weight it would be easier. I'd ask yourself "why" or what task you're building the hammer for and whether the tool fits the task. Short...
11-27-23, 03:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,256
Posted By burnthesheep

I assume you thought I meant the random folks...

I assume you thought I meant the random folks showing up to the race. My race group as in my team-mate's power and the few guys not on the team I'm in a local TT 'beer run' club with. Not other...
11-27-23, 01:13 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,542
Posted By burnthesheep

There might even be strategy to yelling at folks....

There might even be strategy to yelling at folks. Instead of wasting energy in a team to deal with those folks, sometimes pure guilt or intimidation might make them make a mental mistake. Then the...
11-27-23, 01:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,256
Posted By burnthesheep

Interesting observation from the UK TT forums I'm...

Interesting observation from the UK TT forums I'm on when they posted back some updates to some local groups going to road-bike only or working to expand their road bike only groups............hint...
11-06-23, 08:15 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 25,261
Posted By burnthesheep

Your body starts storing more gycogen for one...

Your body starts storing more gycogen for one with more training stress. Second, training stress increases water retention or weight to facilitate recovery.

I weigh most at the first “peak” in...
11-06-23, 05:45 PM
Replies: 17,734
Views: 1,430,895
Posted By burnthesheep

Fine, I’m a D. But I didn’t grow up thinking it...

Fine, I’m a D. But I didn’t grow up thinking it OK to taunt or chase grown men out on rides.

As I have gotten older, and had my crashes, and interactions with cars…the last thing I want is a...
10-23-23, 06:14 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,078
Posted By burnthesheep

Today’s double up same SS result while...

Today’s double up same SS result while sandbagging it by riding just sweetspot best I could. Netted a front third in the 4/5.

In the 4/5, best result possible. They called up two rows of 8. I...
10-22-23, 05:50 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,078
Posted By burnthesheep

Collegiate middle ranks raced in 4/5. College...

Collegiate middle ranks raced in 4/5. College “C”? Faster collegiate in the faster groups. A and B.

Cross isn’t my bread and butter. Of course. But damn I am faster than bottom third in 4/5....
10-21-23, 05:48 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,078
Posted By burnthesheep

Cross today. I gave up some racing SS 10min...

Cross today. I gave up some racing SS 10min before my 4:5 event, but why the hell is 4/5 so fast? Months left to go masters but geez it is ridiculous racing college kids getting callups for doing...
09-27-23, 06:39 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,049
Posted By burnthesheep

It is more of a “have no more gears” necessity...

It is more of a “have no more gears” necessity for me or a variety to wake up the butt thing. Or attack the hammer race sim ride.

Either way I find which bike I am on makes or breaks it being...
09-15-23, 01:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,256
Posted By burnthesheep

I agree, but not for reasons you really list. ...

I agree, but not for reasons you really list.

It's not the raw cost, because there are a lot of money rich brains poor folks with very nice TT bikes with setups nearly as slow as well setup road...
09-11-23, 10:49 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,387
Posted By burnthesheep

I went from alloy mech cross bike to modern...

I went from alloy mech cross bike to modern electronic shift carbon with hydro disc brakes, that seemed to be more a difference to me than road bike stuff.

I have less fitness this year due to...
09-11-23, 10:44 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,078
Posted By burnthesheep

10/20 first cross race of season. Coulda shoulda...

10/20 first cross race of season. Coulda shoulda woulda. I didn't even remotely contest the hole-shot because I crashed on pavement in the warmup pretty bad and was hurting and bleeding. The race...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-23, 06:27 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 8,614
Posted By burnthesheep

Either way…for tri related stuff slowtwitch.com...

Either way…for tri related stuff slowtwitch.com is the place to be instead of BF. If you paced that bike course in Z2 before and after the “ramp” you can afford one or two brief VO2 digs in a...
08-16-23, 05:02 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 498
Posted By burnthesheep

Amazon special $20 or so photochromatic cycling...

Amazon special $20 or so photochromatic cycling glasses. The changes in visibility with light conditions is nice and is affordable these days.

Rock Bros? One photochromatic pair is just $18.
...
08-13-23, 01:37 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 9,424
Posted By burnthesheep

The problem that’s getting worse locally is this:...

The problem that’s getting worse locally is this:

when you have to make the power yourself you largely have worked over time to have the skills to handle your bike at the speed you are pedaling...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-23, 05:31 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,168
Posted By burnthesheep

Tube tires, never thought otherwise and never was...

Tube tires, never thought otherwise and never was told and I took up the habit. So yes do it for that purpose and do know. Voodoo useless? Maybe, I have felt glass come off before. Glove hand. ...
03-26-23, 04:11 PM
Replies: 17,734
Views: 1,430,895
Posted By burnthesheep

I've wanted a legit top 10 on the Umstead gravel...

I've wanted a legit top 10 on the Umstead gravel for some time. Not some obscure segment. Gate to gate each way are among the less technical, but the highest frequented. It was windy enough a...
02-25-23, 10:55 AM
Replies: 435
Views: 14,992
Posted By burnthesheep

As others point out it depends on the road or...

As others point out it depends on the road or trail. Lots of east coast gravel you can do on an endurance road frame with 30mm tires or a cyclocross bike. Lots of western gravel needs a lot more...
01-31-23, 02:27 PM
Replies: 260
Views: 9,388
Posted By burnthesheep

Ignoring budget........I'd never go back to...

Ignoring budget........I'd never go back to mechanical. Caveat, I tend to ride bikes with lots of hidden cables. Meaning any re-cabling of mechanical is a nightmare. Furthermore, complicated...
01-19-23, 10:49 AM
Replies: 663
Views: 22,492
Posted By burnthesheep

This x1000. Especially with hobby...

This x1000.

Especially with hobby expenditures. You want to enjoy your hobby. If in a subjective way you buy something you don't wind up liking, it's wasted time-effort-money. You see folks...
01-18-23, 08:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,543
Posted By burnthesheep

I hadn't considered that, thanks for chiming in. ...

I hadn't considered that, thanks for chiming in.

Thoughts on the claim of a course record, no qualifier about specific category? Is it assumed when you say you got a course record it is...
01-17-23, 11:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,543
Posted By burnthesheep

My mini "marathon investigations" story....

To start off, I'm not a velominati "gotcha" kind of person. If you want to wear team kit to emulate your heroes on a group ride, so be it. But everywhere has a line you can't cross. Can't remember...
01-13-23, 06:24 PM
Replies: 663
Views: 22,492
Posted By burnthesheep

People who care too much about what others buy or...

People who care too much about what others buy or do seem to be projecting their regrets about their own decisions.
12-21-22, 06:03 PM
Replies: 17,734
Views: 1,430,895
Posted By burnthesheep

It's been a shyte show at the house. Doing my...

It's been a shyte show at the house. Doing my best on all fronts. But it's been distracting and tiring.

Somehow, managed a 20min PR on Zwift up the climb. 305w. 30min at 302w. Based on...
12-16-22, 01:24 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,044
Posted By burnthesheep

I wouldn't buy them, but I have had to replace...

I wouldn't buy them, but I have had to replace spd's. When you run in them a lot because you're not good enough to hop barriers. You may have to run concrete stairs in practice or a race........it...
12-14-22, 01:34 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,054
Posted By burnthesheep

Free shipping on large or heavy items that are...

Free shipping on large or heavy items that are the same price as from the original company is where it shines.

When often shipping could be major price upper. Bulk pet foods, bird seeds, lawn...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-08-22, 07:37 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,717
Posted By burnthesheep

You seem to have some weird bias or hangup about...

You seem to have some weird bias or hangup about this. 80 rpm in zone 1 or 2 isn’t exactly a mash. Why do you feel you have to justify yourself?

You realize these folks’s ftp are so high that...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-07-22, 03:56 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,717
Posted By burnthesheep

Since legs don’t have gears, shorter stride but...

Since legs don’t have gears, shorter stride but similar cadence within reason. So z2 run at 08:30/mi on flat at 170 spm but uphill will shorten stride until it feels weird and the cadence drops...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-07-22, 01:46 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,717
Posted By burnthesheep

There's practical reasons to both be able to...

There's practical reasons to both be able to perform at lower and higher cadences with the terrain you encounter or group/race scenario you find yourself in.

I'm going to throw it out there that...
12-02-22, 11:59 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 748
Posted By burnthesheep

Can someone post the Kickr Climb power adapter specs?

I bought one, new. It arrived without the power brick. A ticket is in for that through the vendor I bought it from, but based on hearing from other's support stories, I may want to go ahead with an...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-01-22, 08:47 AM
Replies: 1,281
Views: 60,122
Posted By burnthesheep

Yeah, bottom line is your average B-group rider...

Yeah, bottom line is your average B-group rider non-racer shows up to the group ride and slathers on more lube on top of more lube that wasn't cleaned up properly then digs out a tooth brush or Park...
11-08-22, 10:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 730
Posted By burnthesheep

The training requirements for a "long sprint" and...

The training requirements for a "long sprint" and a 15min long effort are quite a bit different. Choose one to really care about.

It's not a joke, some folks might have legitimate reasons to make...
11-08-22, 06:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 730
Posted By burnthesheep

A long sprint and a 15 minute long effort are...

A long sprint and a 15 minute long effort are pretty much diametrically opposed to each other unless you're Wout van Aert. Meaning, you're going to have to pick one. You can improve at both and be...
10-30-22, 08:00 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 5,113
Posted By burnthesheep

Always interesting when the topic arrives for the...

Always interesting when the topic arrives for the 100th time.

Things to ponder:

-why do wrestlers and male gymnasts shave?
-track runners?
-cyclists?
-swimmers?

Generally it seems...
10-28-22, 11:18 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,122
Posted By burnthesheep

I mean, there's outright larger size gravel tires...

I mean, there's outright larger size gravel tires with same or less RR than the Gators, errrr I mean garden hoses.

Road tubeless at lower pressure on a 30mm or so tire even in a fast tire will not...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-22-22, 03:18 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 5,538
Posted By burnthesheep

Let me guess, they started in on the recumbent...

Let me guess, they started in on the recumbent stuff again?

It isn’t that big a deal but it just isn’t applicable to most riders in the chat. As most folks don’t own one. So it’s kind of like...
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