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05-28-23, 03:12 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,299
Posted By Yep

Right. I was just pointing out that was the...

Right. I was just pointing out that was the rationale for the rule. It wasn't to handicap junior racers.
05-28-23, 03:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,186
Posted By Yep

Can't add to the cities list, but I did read...

Can't add to the cities list, but I did read somewhere in the past few days that crits across the country are having a revival.
05-04-23, 05:44 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,299
Posted By Yep

To be clear, my understanding of the reason for...

To be clear, my understanding of the reason for the gearing wasn't specifically to handicap juniors, it was a fear that pushing bigger gears would jack up their still developing knees.
03-02-23, 01:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,195
Posted By Yep

I lived in Sacramento for a long time and spent a...

I lived in Sacramento for a long time and spent a lot of time in the Bay Area. I grew up Maine, so I've been to Boston a fair bit too. I can't see how Oakland isn't the best choice here. Oakland/SF...
02-27-23, 02:44 PM
Replies: 17,734
Views: 1,430,985
Posted By Yep

The Covid bit is something I might need to look...

The Covid bit is something I might need to look into. I did a trip to Mallorca in October and started to get sick the last day. That sickness then hung around for weeks, and included coughing. Never...
12-12-22, 10:43 AM
Replies: 17,734
Views: 1,430,985
Posted By Yep

I'm just starting to try our Trainerroad, and so...

I'm just starting to try our Trainerroad, and so far I think AI FTP detection is amazing. Not so much for it's accuracy, although that seems to be good, but just as much for the promise of having a...
11-17-22, 08:47 AM
Replies: 17,734
Views: 1,430,985
Posted By Yep

I'm letting my CTL drop down to 70-75 over the...

I'm letting my CTL drop down to 70-75 over the next couple weeks, then I'll turn around and start ramping back up for my first gravel race in late April. I really don't like setting a peak so early...
11-17-22, 08:38 AM
Replies: 17,734
Views: 1,430,985
Posted By Yep

Tracks with what I've experienced. I do core...

Tracks with what I've experienced. I do core work, my back and general feel on the bike are great, then I take it for granted and stop until things start hurting again. Rinse and repeat.

I've...
11-09-22, 03:39 AM
Replies: 17,734
Views: 1,430,985
Posted By Yep

I don't think I can commit to getting in the gym...

I don't think I can commit to getting in the gym this offseason, but could I still help myself by doing body weight and dumbbell stuff at home?
10-07-22, 12:16 PM
Replies: 363
Views: 95,471
Posted By Yep

Ha, I forgot to say that having a great time...

Ha, I forgot to say that having a great time should be number 1 goal. Always too caught up in chasing numbers...

What are the "can't miss" rides? I've got some ideas, but I'd love to hear it from...
10-07-22, 12:04 PM
Replies: 363
Views: 95,471
Posted By Yep

I'm off to Mallorca at the end of next week and...

I'm off to Mallorca at the end of next week and I'm going to try and make time to push it up Sa Calobra and Puig Major. I really thought 30 minutes on Sa Calobra might be possible, but I don't think...
10-07-22, 11:52 AM
Replies: 17,734
Views: 1,430,985
Posted By Yep

I've definitely been fully converted to...

I've definitely been fully converted to "polarized". Even setting aside whatever scientific benefits there might be, I really like that I can do steady rides most of the week and just let myself off...
08-23-22, 02:15 AM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 193,055
Posted By Yep

So the TCR stays as the race bike and the Venge...

So the TCR stays as the race bike and the Venge is getting replaced?
08-13-22, 12:45 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 9,117
Posted By Yep

John Davies Memorial RR - 50 mile RR on a rolling...

John Davies Memorial RR - 50 mile RR on a rolling circuit, field around 50. 3/4.

I had one teammate in the race, and he's felt like he hasn't been able to ride enough this year, and maybe now...
08-13-22, 12:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,253
Posted By Yep

I really feel compelled to keep training because...

I really feel compelled to keep training because I want to keep up on our Worlds rides, and enter races. I'm aware that I sometimes go a bit overboard, but I could be obsessed with worse things. If...
06-23-22, 12:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,418
Posted By Yep

It’s a good question. I use Xert, which models...

It’s a good question. I use Xert, which models max power at any duration, and it’s been accurate for me. If I’m doing interval repeats, I’m most likely going to cut the duration in half, ie 8 minute...
05-31-22, 07:14 AM
Replies: 17,734
Views: 1,430,985
Posted By Yep

It's a weird one. I have Covid for the 2nd time...

It's a weird one. I have Covid for the 2nd time now, and both times it's been like a moderately bad cold. Knock on wood, so far seemingly no lingering effects at all. I might get out for a steady...
05-30-22, 02:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,157
Posted By Yep

I think it was 2019 that I was back home in MT...

I think it was 2019 that I was back home in MT and did a 5k, off the couch, in a little over 20 minutes. It was about 3,500 feet and my bike fitness was good. Calculator shows a lower FTP than I...
05-28-22, 12:11 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 9,117
Posted By Yep

Ha brian44 , you stole my update! I too did a...

Ha brian44 , you stole my update! I too did a crit on Thursday, but it was a 2/3/4 (In the States it'd be like 2/3/4/5). There was a group of 2 who go up the road, and then 3 of us in a move trying...
05-25-22, 02:56 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 9,117
Posted By Yep

I was fighting for points last year in crits, and...

I was fighting for points last year in crits, and did a bunch of them. They were all 3/4s and the points went 10 deep. I found that even with a relatively not great sprint, it was hard to podium, but...
05-23-22, 03:34 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 9,117
Posted By Yep

Did a midweek 2/3/4 crit last week (30 in the...

Did a midweek 2/3/4 crit last week (30 in the field). Lots of cat 2 hitters in there; all young guys too. There was some traffic after about 10 minutes that I didn't filter through and a separation...
05-18-22, 01:15 PM
Replies: 17,734
Views: 1,430,985
Posted By Yep

Good to hear from you FF! I'd really like to get...

Good to hear from you FF! I'd really like to get my 2 before I hang em up, so I either need to appreciate the success (modest) I've had and leave it alone, or commit to a lot more races either this...
05-16-22, 06:48 AM
Replies: 17,734
Views: 1,430,985
Posted By Yep

Last year I got 32 points toward the 40 I needed...

Last year I got 32 points toward the 40 I needed for a cat 2 upgrade and really just ran out of races, along with skipping some that I should had done; I got overconfident that I had it in the bag. I...
03-28-22, 05:29 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 25,261
Posted By Yep

I'm at 160. Still. Saw a book review on the Frank...

I'm at 160. Still. Saw a book review on the Frank Vandenbroucke and he was about my height and 140. That's pro weight, and I'm 46, but still, I'd like to split that difference. I think over the years...
03-27-22, 03:12 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 9,117
Posted By Yep

After the RR last week where I blew up a new (to...

After the RR last week where I blew up a new (to me) rear wheel in a big crash that ultimately black flagged the whole race, I got another start yesterday in a crit. This one was on a purpose built...
03-20-22, 05:40 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 9,117
Posted By Yep

Ugh. First race of the season yesterday was a 3/4...

Ugh. First race of the season yesterday was a 3/4 RR. There was a huge crash maybe 6 minutes in and the race was cancelled when they had to bring an ambulance in (course is a circuit). I had a brand...
03-17-22, 02:26 PM
Replies: 17,734
Views: 1,430,985
Posted By Yep

Got some new wheels today just in time for my...

Got some new wheels today just in time for my first race of the season on Saturday. Feeling pretty fit and as excited to start as I can remember. I think a big part of it is the warm, dry forecast....
03-17-22, 02:22 PM
Replies: 17,734
Views: 1,430,985
Posted By Yep

Dude, that's pretty strong. That's a duration I...

Dude, that's pretty strong. That's a duration I almost never go for max efforts on. Do you start standing and just drive as long as you can before maybe sitting at the end?
03-16-22, 01:56 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 36,807
Posted By Yep

So cool to have a 50+ 1/2/3 field. Racing over...

So cool to have a 50+ 1/2/3 field. Racing over here in the UK now, it's great to have such good attendance at races, and lots of races, but they'll almost never have any Masters fields (it's all just...
03-10-22, 09:37 AM
Replies: 17,734
Views: 1,430,985
Posted By Yep

I love those efforts after 3k KJs. I'm focussing...

I love those efforts after 3k KJs. I'm focussing this year on when I do the work as much as how much work I do, which is something I wish I'd thought more about in the past.
02-11-22, 04:06 PM
Replies: 17,734
Views: 1,430,985
Posted By Yep

I've lived in Scotland since 2015 and it's a good...

I've lived in Scotland since 2015 and it's a good scene for racing (tons of race participation across the UK), but Vets racing is more scare. Does Portugal have a lot of dedicated Vets racing?
01-31-22, 01:52 PM
Replies: 17,734
Views: 1,430,985
Posted By Yep

It's a good question and I've always approached...

It's a good question and I've always approached as if CTL and intensity can't really be pulled apart. TSS is a mixed metric in that you can get to the same load with high intensity/short duration, or...
01-26-22, 03:57 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 25,261
Posted By Yep

Down to 158.5 today, but it's been yoyoing, so if...

Down to 158.5 today, but it's been yoyoing, so if it holds around 157/8 for a couple days, I'll know I made a bit more progress.
01-19-22, 03:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,459
Posted By Yep

I sent you a private message. I should have said...

I sent you a private message. I should have said Lebanon Township, but I feel like no one knows where that is.
01-16-22, 04:01 PM
Replies: 17,734
Views: 1,430,985
Posted By Yep

One thing I think I've learned from training all...

One thing I think I've learned from training all these years is that training load is trumps everything else. If load goes up, I get fitter. Intensity sort of takes care of itself on the macro level,...
01-14-22, 01:09 PM
Replies: 17,734
Views: 1,430,985
Posted By Yep

I did an almost 4 hour endurance ride today and...

I did an almost 4 hour endurance ride today and somewhere over half way through did a 20 minute "climb" that probably averages 2% and get's up to 3 and 4 just toward the end, so there are long...
01-10-22, 04:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,459
Posted By Yep

Bike rental in Clinton NJ in July

I’ll be back in the States to see the wife’s clan in July in Hunterdon county. Anyone know a shop around that would rent me a decent road bike? I’d love to try and sneak in a race too, but that’s...
01-10-22, 07:45 AM
Replies: 17,734
Views: 1,430,985
Posted By Yep

Had a ramp rate of 7 CTL two weeks ago, so took...

Had a ramp rate of 7 CTL two weeks ago, so took it a little easier last week (-1.5). Weather looks good this week, so I think I'll shoot for 2. I'm angling for a 90ish CTL by early March for a race.
01-06-22, 10:28 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 25,261
Posted By Yep

Was down to 158 just a few months ago and let it...

Was down to 158 just a few months ago and let it creep back up to 162. Now I'm down at 160 again. I'd like to get a good body fat test to see what's really reasonable. I've been 154/155, and I think...
01-06-22, 10:22 AM
Replies: 17,734
Views: 1,430,985
Posted By Yep

You mentioning doing 20 minutes of FTP day after...

You mentioning doing 20 minutes of FTP day after the big KJ ride made me think of some power stuff posted on another forum, I think it was call TurboLane, or something... Anyway, one thing that one...
01-04-22, 09:03 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,310
Posted By Yep

You could also do the 8 minute protocol and take...

You could also do the 8 minute protocol and take 90% of that for your FTP. The way that one works is that you do two 8 minute max efforts, with plenty of rest in between. You don't average the...
12-16-21, 09:41 AM
Replies: 17,734
Views: 1,430,985
Posted By Yep

5 hours and 55 minutes??

5 hours and 55 minutes??
08-23-21, 02:40 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 36,807
Posted By Yep

After my RR on the 7th of Aug, I wasn't able to...

After my RR on the 7th of Aug, I wasn't able to do our team RR and a crit I was up for was cancelled. It's looking dicey for my cat 2 upgrade at this point, but I'm going to try and set that aside....
08-10-21, 01:27 PM
Replies: 17,734
Views: 1,430,985
Posted By Yep

I'm starting to get nervous. I'm 8 points from my...

I'm starting to get nervous. I'm 8 points from my cat 2 upgrade (45 yr old master trying to get it done finally) and I sort of screwed the pooch on the RR I did this weekend. I've got one more 3/4 RR...
08-10-21, 01:22 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 36,807
Posted By Yep

Finally got to do a road race this weekend. It...

Finally got to do a road race this weekend. It was a 3/4 with about 65 starters, including 15 women of, I think, open cats. Mostly flat and non-technical loop of 4.3 miles that did 12 or 13 times (55...
07-29-21, 04:25 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 36,807
Posted By Yep

Meh. 7th and 8th in my crits tonight. Each a...

Meh. 7th and 8th in my crits tonight. Each a field of 15. I'm a lot older than most of the other guys, and anything top 10 is pretty hotly contested, but those are really just rationalisations. I'm...
07-29-21, 04:26 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 36,807
Posted By Yep

Yeah, getting swamped was more about before the...

Yeah, getting swamped was more about before the sprint. There's a rise, then a sweeper to the left and than another hard left and probably 80 meters to the line. Where I would get swamped is before...
07-27-21, 07:37 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 36,807
Posted By Yep

I'm looking for advice. I've got a couple of...

I'm looking for advice. I've got a couple of crits coming up where I'd like to finish top 5, and I've got the fitness to do so. When I've got good position going into the last corner, that kind of...
07-25-21, 03:11 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 36,807
Posted By Yep

Yeah, he did a bit, but I'm over it now. He's a...

Yeah, he did a bit, but I'm over it now. He's a young guy and still learning. I was fairly pissed at the time though.
07-23-21, 10:33 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 36,807
Posted By Yep

Did 2 more crits this Thursday, with 2 teammates...

Did 2 more crits this Thursday, with 2 teammates in each one. I was sort of active in the first, but nothing stuck. As we came into the finish, what was an ok position turned into swamp city in the...
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