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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-20-21, 06:11 PM
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Posted By spectastic

cool! are you on a tandem? hotels the whole way?...

cool! are you on a tandem? hotels the whole way? those can get expensive.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-12-18, 11:51 AM
Replies: 17,797
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Posted By spectastic

is that a lot? --------------------- ...

is that a lot?

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I've been seeing that my power is lower than what I think it should be. In the race this weekend, I did plenty of work, but yet my power (both average and...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-11-18, 11:29 PM
Replies: 17,797
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Posted By spectastic

to the person who showed me you can put banana in...

to the person who showed me you can put banana in oatmeal, thank you. you've changed my life.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-10-18, 02:44 PM
Replies: 17,797
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Posted By spectastic

??

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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-08-18, 11:57 PM
Replies: 17,797
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Posted By spectastic

garmin shows np 302. strava shows weighed average...

garmin shows np 302. strava shows weighed average 263. both show same average power. who's right?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-04-18, 12:46 AM
Replies: 17,797
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Posted By spectastic

we did do a lot of climbing. and i was trying on...

we did do a lot of climbing. and i was trying on the climbs and descents in the beginning to try to get the gap bigger. the input is appreciated. looking for any other perspectives.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-03-18, 10:52 PM
Replies: 17,797
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Posted By spectastic

i think i'm in decent shape right now. won the...

i think i'm in decent shape right now. won the race. we were in a breakaway almost the entire time
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-03-18, 08:13 PM
Replies: 17,797
Views: 1,453,496
Posted By spectastic

i was in a 60 mile race today, and for half the...

i was in a 60 mile race today, and for half the race, i could feel my right quad wanting to cramp. I was careful to spin it out as much as possible, and hold steady power, and not go above 700W, and...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-09-18, 05:41 PM
Replies: 17,797
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Posted By spectastic

yea I'll probably just use np for the ride...

yea I'll probably just use np for the ride average from now on, and not worry about it during the ride. apparently anything less than 20 minutes is kind of worthless readout for np, unless maybe it's...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-09-18, 02:24 PM
Replies: 17,797
Views: 1,453,496
Posted By spectastic

oh thanks

oh thanks
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-09-18, 02:11 PM
Replies: 17,797
Views: 1,453,496
Posted By spectastic

i also noticed that when i'm doing an interval,...

i also noticed that when i'm doing an interval, the lap average power is higher than the lap normalized power. that's impossible. that's another red flag for my garmin's np readout.

when i keep on...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-08-18, 08:56 PM
Replies: 17,797
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Posted By spectastic

it was a lot more like climb a hill for 4-5...

it was a lot more like climb a hill for 4-5 minutes. z1 for a period of time. stand around waiting for others. rinse repeat. there were 2 sprints.

so basically, the garmin np is pretty much...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-08-18, 08:35 PM
Replies: 17,797
Views: 1,453,496
Posted By spectastic

garmin says normalized power was 277. strava says...

garmin says normalized power was 277. strava says np is 232. I dont have training peaks. it was more or less an interval ride. but what gives? 40w discrepancy is a lot
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-05-18, 09:48 PM
Replies: 17,797
Views: 1,453,496
Posted By spectastic

i guess the main question is how accurate is the...

i guess the main question is how accurate is the normalized power calculation on the garmin 500, compared to more specialized software like training peaks or golden cheetah? the other stuff, TSS, IF...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-05-18, 09:01 PM
Replies: 17,797
Views: 1,453,496
Posted By spectastic

did you set your FTP in there? if not i think...

did you set your FTP in there? if not i think garmin assumes you have a 200 ftp
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-05-18, 04:51 PM
Replies: 17,797
Views: 1,453,496
Posted By spectastic

I JUST found out that my garmin 500 is capable of...

I JUST found out that my garmin 500 is capable of estimating NP, TSS and IF (who knew!!). the question now is if they're at all accurate.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-02-17, 05:39 PM
Replies: 17,797
Views: 1,453,496
Posted By spectastic

yep this confirms what some coaching guys told me...

yep this confirms what some coaching guys told me too.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-02-17, 04:27 PM
Replies: 17,797
Views: 1,453,496
Posted By spectastic

2 questions i think my ftp is lower than it...

2 questions

i think my ftp is lower than it should be. people have told me that you can increase ftp by training in z4-z6. but there's a diminishing return when you can increase your power output....
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-01-17, 11:38 AM
Replies: 17,797
Views: 1,453,496
Posted By spectastic

what product do you guys use for nutrition on the...

what product do you guys use for nutrition on the bike? I've been using just plain water... and I realize now that getting into more important road races, I need some combination of complex carbs and...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-27-17, 06:46 PM
Replies: 17,797
Views: 1,453,496
Posted By spectastic

can one get the same result in z3. ain't got time...

can one get the same result in z3. ain't got time for z2, bruh
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-27-17, 05:04 PM
Replies: 17,797
Views: 1,453,496
Posted By spectastic

I was having a conversation with a certified...

I was having a conversation with a certified coach about recovering between efforts (eg. in a crit or intervals or something like that), and he told me that in order to help your body recover in...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-23-17, 11:49 PM
Replies: 17,797
Views: 1,453,496
Posted By spectastic

I seriously don't think I'm over training. my...

I seriously don't think I'm over training. my volume is low.

https://www.strava.com/athletes/6494858
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-23-17, 11:47 PM
Replies: 17,797
Views: 1,453,496
Posted By spectastic

yep. I just never seem to really recover in the...

yep. I just never seem to really recover in the legs. my volume is like 6-8 hours. plenty of rest days. want to go up to 10+ hours/week. want to take cycling seriously this year, and make real gains...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-23-17, 09:00 PM
Replies: 17,797
Views: 1,453,496
Posted By spectastic

cool thanks. before, during or after workouts?...

cool thanks. before, during or after workouts? amount? are we talking like 5 grams in the bottle or something?

I have an old batch of creatine from 2013, when I was still using whey and not into...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-23-17, 07:22 PM
Replies: 17,797
Views: 1,453,496
Posted By spectastic

I see. I just didn't know if creatine was a thing...

I see. I just didn't know if creatine was a thing or not. I've only heard of creatine used for weight lifting.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-23-17, 05:15 PM
Replies: 17,797
Views: 1,453,496
Posted By spectastic

I looked, and saw different things. it allows you...

I looked, and saw different things. it allows you to produce more ATP, and if you take a given amount, and start to taper off (eg. cycling it on and off?) it helps your body produce more ATP on its...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-23-17, 03:26 PM
Replies: 17,797
Views: 1,453,496
Posted By spectastic

that's the thing, I've been getting plenty of...

that's the thing,
I've been getting plenty of sleep
I've been focusing on a higher carb diet, but I don't think my protein intake is low. Not sure how many grams/day, but I eat my milk ham and...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-23-17, 01:14 PM
Replies: 17,797
Views: 1,453,496
Posted By spectastic

my legs have been perpetually sore for like 2...

my legs have been perpetually sore for like 2 months. my anaerobic has been pretty crap. I can't sustain my top end for crap. my aerobic is strangely ok. I can do long tempo rides, but shorter...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-13-17, 01:41 PM
Replies: 17,797
Views: 1,453,496
Posted By spectastic

i only had a 4k mile season last year, but was...

i only had a 4k mile season last year, but was still riding pretty strong by the end of it.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-12-17, 03:32 PM
Replies: 17,797
Views: 1,453,496
Posted By spectastic

my legs have been really fatigued lately. just...

my legs have been really fatigued lately. just came back from 2 weeks off the bike, but my legs have been feeling bad even before that. I don't think my training volume is high at all. If anything,...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-24-16, 02:30 PM
Replies: 17,797
Views: 1,453,496
Posted By spectastic

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhqscZzAQL8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhqscZzAQL8
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-23-16, 10:26 PM
Replies: 17,797
Views: 1,453,496
Posted By spectastic

one of the few perks of being a student

one of the few perks of being a student
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-23-16, 10:07 PM
Replies: 17,797
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Posted By spectastic

that's fine, so long as it makes me better. ...

that's fine, so long as it makes me better.

actually, I kind already broke myself doing squats almost 2 weeks ago. spent about 45 minutes in the gym, and could barely move when I walked out the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-23-16, 08:47 PM
Replies: 17,797
Views: 1,453,496
Posted By spectastic

without bike for 2 weeks. recommend outdoor...

without bike for 2 weeks. recommend outdoor workouts?

I have a jump rope, running shoes, and can probably find some things to jump onto.

I was thinking 30+ minute run everyday, and when...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-14-16, 08:02 PM
Replies: 17,797
Views: 1,453,496
Posted By spectastic

yea that's weird. don't do that.

yea that's weird. don't do that.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-14-16, 07:57 PM
Replies: 17,797
Views: 1,453,496
Posted By spectastic

you can do lunges with dumbbells. I've thought...

you can do lunges with dumbbells. I've thought about leg presses too, not the ones where you max out on weight, but rather try to emphasize explosiveness. I vaguely remember that kind of stuff from...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-14-16, 07:54 PM
Replies: 17,797
Views: 1,453,496
Posted By spectastic

wth.. I can barely walk!

wth.. I can barely walk!
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-14-16, 07:53 PM
Replies: 17,797
Views: 1,453,496
Posted By spectastic

I look at the mirror to make sure my form looks...

I look at the mirror to make sure my form looks like what I think it looks like. form is super important for compound movement, especially for heavier weights.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-14-16, 12:53 PM
Replies: 17,797
Views: 1,453,496
Posted By spectastic

how does the lifting help your sprint? what...

how does the lifting help your sprint?

what other workouts do you find effective?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-14-16, 12:17 AM
Replies: 17,797
Views: 1,453,496
Posted By spectastic

Hm didn't even know about low bar squats. Why low...

Hm didn't even know about low bar squats. Why low bar? That just seems like more hurt on the shoulder. And you have to lean more, which could tax the back more, so technique is more critical
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-13-16, 09:10 PM
Replies: 17,797
Views: 1,453,496
Posted By spectastic

yesterday, i did squats for the first time in...

yesterday, i did squats for the first time in like 4 years. just realized how weak i am. i used to warm up with 135 lbs. now, they wear me out. and today, it hurts to move around (the good kind of...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-18-16, 11:51 PM
Replies: 17,797
Views: 1,453,496
Posted By spectastic

anyone trained on mountain bike shoes? I'd like...

anyone trained on mountain bike shoes? I'd like to try to find a pair of affordable ones with carbon soles, for longevity. from what I understand, the glass fiber and rubber stuff get soft much...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-24-16, 08:30 PM
Replies: 17,797
Views: 1,453,496
Posted By spectastic

damn. let me draft behind dat phat azz.

damn. let me draft behind dat phat azz.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-24-16, 02:25 PM
Replies: 17,797
Views: 1,453,496
Posted By spectastic

gotcha, so there's probably nothing wrong with...

gotcha, so there's probably nothing wrong with my. thanks
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-24-16, 10:50 AM
Replies: 17,797
Views: 1,453,496
Posted By spectastic

guys, my weight has been fluctuating quite a bit...

guys, my weight has been fluctuating quite a bit lately. tuesday, I was at low 160s. this morning, after my morning pee, I saw myself at low-mid 150s. It appears that after a long, hard ride, my...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-05-16, 01:10 PM
Replies: 17,797
Views: 1,453,496
Posted By spectastic

went to the school clinic today, and the doctor...

went to the school clinic today, and the doctor told me that the wounds are healing pretty well. It's been like 3 days, and I've gone out of my way to do as little as possible, sleep as much as...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-02-16, 03:14 PM
Replies: 17,797
Views: 1,453,496
Posted By spectastic

https://www.strava.com/activities/627836958 ...

https://www.strava.com/activities/627836958

i crashed (pictures in link). hip took the worst of it.

question is i'm hanging out at pool tomorrow. is water off limits?

the pool is a spring
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-26-16, 06:39 PM
Replies: 17,797
Views: 1,453,496
Posted By spectastic

you mentioned air quality. was that one of the...

you mentioned air quality. was that one of the contributors of the episode? what will you do now, carry an inhaler?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-26-16, 04:27 PM
Replies: 17,797
Views: 1,453,496
Posted By spectastic

need to get into the habit of kicking myself into...

need to get into the habit of kicking myself into productivity, and not just become a sack of potatos after a ride.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-03-16, 11:28 PM
Replies: 17,797
Views: 1,453,496
Posted By spectastic

how does this compare with your competitors?

how does this compare with your competitors?
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