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09-27-23, 02:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 886
Posted By nslckevin

Coming in late here, but this info may be helpful...

Coming in late here, but this info may be helpful after the fact.

Pescadero is one of the best road races in NorCal. This winter Stage Road washed out and has not been repaired. The only way the...
04-10-22, 09:42 PM
Replies: 363
Views: 95,910
Posted By nslckevin

You guys keep talking like our 100 kg with 20kg...

You guys keep talking like our 100 kg with 20kg of fat guy example is at peak fitness or something. The training (along with dieting) that he does to lose that weight is going to more than make of...
04-04-22, 08:26 AM
Replies: 363
Views: 95,910
Posted By nslckevin

So, I was telling a guy who is overweight that he...

So, I was telling a guy who is overweight that he should feel pretty good about his power output because his power number wasn’t bad and if he lost the weight he’d be even better. And you said a...
04-03-22, 07:43 PM
Replies: 363
Views: 95,910
Posted By nslckevin

In real life performance it makes a huge...

In real life performance it makes a huge difference if you’re 100kg and lean vs. 100kg w/ 20kg of excess fat.

That said…. To me, 300w for an hour at 100kg w/ 20kg of fat is much better than the...
12-19-21, 07:26 PM
Replies: 363
Views: 95,910
Posted By nslckevin

I’m new to Zwift, but I do have a couple of...

I’m new to Zwift, but I do have a couple of observations from the racing I’ve done. It seems that everything is based on your 20’ power, but that power is irrelevant in most Zwift races. My 20’...
11-01-21, 09:46 PM
Replies: 594
Views: 25,177
Posted By nslckevin

When SRAM came out with 12 speed I was not a big...

When SRAM came out with 12 speed I was not a big fan of the 10 tooth cog. I get what they are doing, but I’ve always been a big fan of the 16 tooth cog. I can’t tell you how many races I’ve been in...
11-01-21, 09:14 PM
Replies: 594
Views: 25,177
Posted By nslckevin

Also, “back in the day” (mid to late 80’s) women...

Also, “back in the day” (mid to late 80’s) women in the Tour de France used triples. Inga Thompson and Maria Canines for sure used triples. I remember racing against Inga in the Men’s P/1/2 race in...
11-01-21, 03:52 PM
Replies: 594
Views: 25,177
Posted By nslckevin

What would the lowest and highest gear...

What would the lowest and highest gear combinations on a triple be? With SRAM Force AXS group you can get a 10-36 cassette and a 33x46 crank set. You can even get a 30x43 crank set made for gravel...
09-22-21, 09:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,321
Posted By nslckevin

Repeated flats on the under side of the tube without being ridden on

I’ve got a set of Zipp Firecrest 404 clinchers from about 2015. Lately the rear has been giving me fits.

I’ve been getting flat tires where the tube has a small (~3/16” maybe) slit on the under...
03-15-21, 10:21 PM
Replies: 363
Views: 95,910
Posted By nslckevin

The Transition is not UCI legal so he's been...

The Transition is not UCI legal so he's been using the Shiv for a number of years now.

I retired (from working) in 2019 and no longer have a problem getting out when it's light during the winter. ...
03-15-21, 07:45 AM
Replies: 363
Views: 95,910
Posted By nslckevin

Slightly off topic, but I feel like I need to...

Slightly off topic, but I feel like I need to point out that Larry Nolan does his pursuit and team pursuits (and for a number of years also his mass start races) on a stock Specialized Shiv. He has...
02-16-21, 07:31 AM
Replies: 363
Views: 95,910
Posted By nslckevin

Absolutely. In my experience I've found the...

Absolutely. In my experience I've found the chart in this article (https://joefrielsblog.com/altitude-and-aerobic-performance/) on Joe Friel's web site to be pretty accurate. I started out looking...
02-15-21, 02:20 PM
Replies: 363
Views: 95,910
Posted By nslckevin

I think it's a lot less rare than people think. ...

I think it's a lot less rare than people think. I know plenty of guys who can do 300W for an hour and plenty of them are in their 40's and 50's. The local young hot shot p/1/2 guys here in NorCal...
04-28-19, 09:36 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 19,479
Posted By nslckevin

Get MyFitnessPal on your phone. Log everything...

Get MyFitnessPal on your phone.
Log everything you eat
Log your exercise.
Let the program do the math.

You will be amazed at some of the things you do regarding eating that are working against...
10-29-18, 11:37 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,723
Posted By nslckevin

A bit over 20 years ago I was living in Davis, CA...

A bit over 20 years ago I was living in Davis, CA where my wife was going to school and commuting by bike to my job in Sacramento, CA. One morning I went out to the garage to hop on my bike and it...
10-29-18, 11:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,339
Posted By nslckevin

I've had good luck with them also. As others...

I've had good luck with them also. As others have alluded to the size of your box is what matters. If you're just shipping a frame and fork you will find that cutting down a standard bike box that...
10-15-18, 11:14 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,279
Posted By nslckevin

I started racing in a compact in 2007. First...

I started racing in a compact in 2007. First 50x34, then 50x36 when I switched to Q-Rings. (They didn't have a 34 small ring at that time.)

I switched to 52x36 in 2015 when I ordered a new set...
Replies: 126
Views: 10,888
Posted By nslckevin

To my knowledge the UCI has never recognized Team...

To my knowledge the UCI has never recognized Team Pursuit or Team Sprint records for masters. **

Where did anybody get the idea that they did?

**Except that for some reason there is a 135+...
Replies: 126
Views: 10,888
Posted By nslckevin

Last year we "broke the WR" for 55+ TP and they...

Last year we "broke the WR" for 55+ TP and they checked all of our bikes afterward because of that. The funny thing is that the UCI doesn't have ANY TP world records. So I have no idea why they did...
Replies: 5
Views: 862
Posted By nslckevin

If you think that there is a chance that you will...

If you think that there is a chance that you will get drug tested be aware of the Clenbuterol problem in Mexico livestock.

https://www.usada.org/clenbuterol-and-meat-contamination/

When we did...
09-07-18, 04:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,993
Posted By nslckevin

I am pretty sure that it is 100% about who is...

I am pretty sure that it is 100% about who is willing to be the promoter. For USAC nationals none of the entry fee money goes to the promoters, it all goes to USAC. USAC provides all the timing and...
08-14-18, 01:33 PM
Replies: 5,450
Views: 317,464
Posted By nslckevin

Since the weather sucked at the Loyalton TT this...

Since the weather sucked at the Loyalton TT this year (windy), Rob Van Houweling worked with the Reno Wheelmen to promote a record attempt day just across the valley on the Sattley TT course. It was...
08-08-18, 04:48 PM
Replies: 5,450
Views: 317,464
Posted By nslckevin

With the excuse of using it to get our new...

With the excuse of using it to get our new masters worlds TP squad together for a practice run on the track in LA before worlds I went to elite track nationals. I haven't spent enough time on the...
Replies: 1
Views: 743
Posted By nslckevin

Project 4:45

In 1996, at the age of 35 I went to elite nationals and rode a 4:45 individual pursuit at T-Town. As a side note I also was part of a team pursuit squad that rode 4:31 for the bronze medal. (Myself,...
Replies: 52
Views: 3,769
Posted By nslckevin

... and 4th place at worlds where we all raced at...

... and 4th place at worlds where we all raced at sea level... :-(



Sorry, bad news. Mike McCarthy went stupid fast in Mexico last November.
45-49 3000m 3.16.770 Michael McCarthy USA 2017...
Replies: 52
Views: 3,769
Posted By nslckevin

I could live with 3km I guess, but 2km is just...

I could live with 3km I guess, but 2km is just stupid. (I'm 57) It is no longer an endurance event. The 2kmm pursuit is just a long kilo.
Replies: 52
Views: 3,769
Posted By nslckevin

Here is the full list. 1- Team Pursuit for...

Here is the full list.

1- Team Pursuit for both men and women is now 4000m with four riders for all age categories.



2- Points Race, Men, and Women, If more than 24 riders, qualifying (half...
Replies: 52
Views: 3,769
Posted By nslckevin

Masters track Worlds changes

I just got the email from Travis Smith about changes for this year.

The biggest change is that Team Pursuit is now 4km for men and women and 4 riders for women.

There was a rumor that other...
12-18-17, 12:34 PM
Replies: 11,266
Views: 505,982
Posted By nslckevin

In 2015 the new Loyalton course had not yet been...

In 2015 the new Loyalton course had not yet been certified. At elite nationals Max Korus rode a 47:22 40km and would have taken Frey's record but for the lack of certification. It has since been...
Replies: 77
Views: 17,266
Posted By nslckevin

I saw that race. The 60+ guys were on the same...

I saw that race. The 60+ guys were on the same schedule as us, right after the 55+ races. Pardon my french, but my thought was "how is that fat **** kicking everybody's ass like that?" Seriously,...
10-25-17, 11:42 AM
Replies: 2,252
Views: 238,755
Posted By nslckevin

Have you ever raced your bike up Pikes Peak? 10%...

Have you ever raced your bike up Pikes Peak? 10% at 14,000' feet is kind of hard. Especially after an hour plus of racing. I can think of a LOT of different national championship events less...
10-25-17, 10:21 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,039
Posted By nslckevin

Is it passable now? I saw on Strava that some...

Is it passable now? I saw on Strava that some people rode up it in the last week. I've got a group of friends that I'm planning on taking over Morgan Territory on Saturday and want to know what's...
Replies: 300
Views: 152,562
Posted By nslckevin

I just wanted to point out how dissapointed I was...

I just wanted to point out how dissapointed I was in my fellow master's racers at worlds in LA last week. Not a single Felt TA FRD! :-) I expected to see at least two or three. I knew at least...
Replies: 2
Views: 1,130
Posted By nslckevin

Shiver Me Timbers

Worlds 55-64 Team Pursuit Final. It was our third pursuit together. SoCal districts, Worlds Qualifier, Worlds Final.

Start order: Shaun Wallace, Larry Nolan, Don Langley, me.
...
Replies: 40
Views: 3,775
Posted By nslckevin

The BB is certainly lower than a track bike. I'm...

The BB is certainly lower than a track bike. I'm not sure exactly how much. I use 175's for road TT's and pursuit/TP. At both Aguascalientes and VSC while going really slow on the track I've...
10-13-17, 01:25 PM
Replies: 5,450
Views: 317,464
Posted By nslckevin

55-59 Worlds scratch race

(written on Sunday)



Today was the first day of racing at the UCI Master’s World Track Championships. My first race, the Scratch Race is today. In the morning I took a short ride along the...
Replies: 40
Views: 3,775
Posted By nslckevin

A number of riders (myself included) are using...

A number of riders (myself included) are using the Specialized Shiv as a pursuit/team pursuit bike. Some are also using it for mass start with kind of a custom head tube adapter to give it enough...
Replies: 40
Views: 3,775
Posted By nslckevin

I think that's the case. I went to watch last...

I think that's the case. I went to watch last year's 55+ races for research and at least a few of them were muted. I once posted a youtube video with a Led Zep song in the back ground and the same...
Replies: 22
Views: 3,467
Posted By nslckevin

Details? What world records were set and what...

Details? What world records were set and what were the distances?

I saw that the mens 40-44 record was broken, but that is all I saw.

Thanks.
Replies: 40
Views: 3,775
Posted By nslckevin

Master's Worlds in LA - Where are all the entries?

10 days until the registration deadline and the numbers seem kind of low. In my 55-59 scratch race for instance there are 24 riders entered, 16 from the US. The defending champion hasn't entered...
Replies: 25
Views: 3,877
Posted By nslckevin

Then I have to thank you because it made life so...

Then I have to thank you because it made life so much easier for me that trying to hear somebody calling splits!

Thanks!

Kevin
Replies: 25
Views: 3,877
Posted By nslckevin

Rob has a great setup for this. He has a timing...

Rob has a great setup for this. He has a timing strip to plugs into a USB port of a windows laptop. There is a timing program that reads the com port for the timing signals and it interfaces with...
Replies: 25
Views: 3,877
Posted By nslckevin

Success

So we're back from Aguascalientes. We had a total of 11 athlete's going for records and a total of 16 records were set.

Andi Smith - US women's 50-54 hour and world 50+ TP
Molly Van Houweling - ...
Replies: 20
Views: 1,502
Posted By nslckevin

This is directed at the thread in general and not...

This is directed at the thread in general and not at any one particular post.

I'm not 100% positive if this rule is road specific, but I know that when I broke the US 40km record for my age group...
Replies: 25
Views: 3,877
Posted By nslckevin

For my two tests at Hellyer I've used Rob Van...

For my two tests at Hellyer I've used Rob Van Houweling's timing system and weather station. He has a laptop with a timing program connected to a timing strip. You input your goal and your start...
Replies: 25
Views: 3,877
Posted By nslckevin

The WR in my age group (55-59) is 47.773 km. The...

The WR in my age group (55-59) is 47.773 km. The national record (was the WR until last March) is 45.019km. I've gone 46.2 at Hellyer, outdoors, sea level, windy day.

I believe I can do 50km in...
Replies: 25
Views: 3,877
Posted By nslckevin

It's only an hour. Unless it's super hot, nobody...

It's only an hour. Unless it's super hot, nobody NEEDS water to get through an hour. And in the case of this attempt, we will specifically pick the time to get a temperature that is warm enough to...
Replies: 25
Views: 3,877
Posted By nslckevin

The testing found that I am a "sugar burner". ...

The testing found that I am a "sugar burner". Normally at lower effort levels people burn more fat than sugar and then as it gets hard, more sugar than fat. For me, at the beginning I was burning...
Replies: 25
Views: 3,877
Posted By nslckevin

Taking a crack at the hour record

My teammate Dan Bryant (45-59) and I (55-59) will be taking a crack at the world hour record in our age groups at Aquascalientes in the 2nd week of July. Exact date to be determined, but it will be...
12-19-16, 06:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,071
Posted By nslckevin

Hmm. Then I guess I'll go for the match sprints...

Hmm. Then I guess I'll go for the match sprints and keirin? :-)



Yeah, I'm not that thrilled with the shorter distance pursuit. 2k is not built for me.

It's going to be fun.
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