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Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-08-12, 09:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,723
Posted By VT Biker

What is Shellac for Track Tubular's

Hey - I have seen many here mention using Shellac to glue on a tubular tire for the track....but is there a specific "type" of shellac that is specific to gluing on tires? Or would a standard can of...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
03-20-12, 09:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,253
Posted By VT Biker

You can just pay around $40.00, and Universal...

You can just pay around $40.00, and Universal Sport still offers a great package on-line. I was able to watch the Strada Biancha, TA, Tour de Cataluna and will get the Giro as well.

And...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-15-12, 01:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,404
Posted By VT Biker

SST and Heart Rate (% of LTHR)

I have honestly searched for this, and have not been able to find a definitive answer as to what your % of LTHR you should ride in when doing SST efforts?

One range I saw, was 89 - 100% of LTHR....
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-06-12, 07:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,563
Posted By VT Biker

Although, I do like the Rotor stuff. You can...

Although, I do like the Rotor stuff. You can just tell it is well built.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-06-12, 07:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,563
Posted By VT Biker

Trust me: I would like that. But tough to...

Trust me: I would like that. But tough to justify that cost at this point. Between the frame, wheels I am building, and all other components, this bike is going to cost me close to $3,500. For...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-06-12, 07:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,563
Posted By VT Biker

Carlton: A couple of follow-up: 1) I...

Carlton:

A couple of follow-up:

1) I was planning on getting a Chris King BB (I believe they even have a version specific to GXP interfaces). Any reasons I should reconsider?
2) When it...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-06-12, 06:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,563
Posted By VT Biker

Track Crankset BB Interfaces

So I have been going through trying to decide on a track crankset. Being somewhat new to track cycling, it appears that a majority of the cranksets (even Capmy and Durace still use the non-external...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-16-11, 10:02 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,333
Posted By VT Biker

Yeah - thanks for all of the help on this topic. ...

Yeah - thanks for all of the help on this topic. Working through the maze of information (and disinformation) can be a job unto-itself.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-15-11, 02:22 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 38,925
Posted By VT Biker

As they say however, FTP is what matters, and...

As they say however, FTP is what matters, and this is where you kill it. Going to be fun seeing you CAT up to 2 by mid-season next year.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-15-11, 01:57 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 38,925
Posted By VT Biker

Great point. And I have a feeling your Vo2Max #...

Great point. And I have a feeling your Vo2Max # is beyond most of us mere mortals.

I am going to try to incorporate Hunter Allen's approach into my cross season, but racing cross every other...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-15-11, 01:14 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 38,925
Posted By VT Biker

So no cross this season? I was going to look out...

So no cross this season? I was going to look out for you on the course. Figured we would be racing together in the 35+4 and SM 4 fields.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-15-11, 12:36 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 38,925
Posted By VT Biker

Mike - your a monster. Damn - you were fast...

Mike - your a monster. Damn - you were fast before the 20 watt improvement.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-14-11, 03:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,546
Posted By VT Biker

Hey everyone, thanks so much for the advise. ...

Hey everyone,
thanks so much for the advise. Going to put the tubes/tires on this evening, and take my first ride tomorrow on them at Valmont. I am going to try 50, see how they do, and then...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-13-11, 08:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,546
Posted By VT Biker

As a follow-up, I am planning on running...

As a follow-up,

I am planning on running Stan's Sealant in my tubes, as I have been warned that the # of goat heads here increases the likelihood of a flat exponentially. However - I have seen...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-13-11, 04:45 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,333
Posted By VT Biker

@tadawdry: yeah- the inefficiency comment was...

@tadawdry: yeah- the inefficiency comment was from an oxygen analysis as I was testing my LT and Vo2Max. My concern is:

A) How does economy impact gains in LT power?
B) Does this result in a...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-13-11, 04:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,333
Posted By VT Biker

Brian, thanks for all of the responses. It...

Brian,

thanks for all of the responses. It helps clarify my questions. The lab told me I was inefficient (i.e. - I use a lot of oxygen for a given watt of power), and was hoping that this was...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-13-11, 04:01 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,333
Posted By VT Biker

A) What does this mean? When would it be...

A) What does this mean? When would it be trainable?
B) Does a low economy result in an athlete being a slow-responder to training stimuli?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-13-11, 03:52 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,333
Posted By VT Biker

@brianappleby: So this leads me to the...

@brianappleby:

So this leads me to the question of economy (i.e. - amount of oxygen used at given watt), and the impact on my ability to increase LT as a percentage of Vo2Max power.

A) Is...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-13-11, 02:01 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,333
Posted By VT Biker

So isn't aerobic metabolism the same thing as...

So isn't aerobic metabolism the same thing as efficiency as you define it (i.e. doing more with less?)
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-13-11, 01:31 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,333
Posted By VT Biker

Agelle, this is really interesting. So if I am...

Agelle,
this is really interesting. So if I am someone who uses more oxygen per watt, some additional research has yielded that LSD base miles help to increase density of mitochondria, which should...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-13-11, 12:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,333
Posted By VT Biker

So is efficiency (or is economy the better term)...

So is efficiency (or is economy the better term) just as genetically pre-determined as Vo2Max?

You know - for a sport which seems so simple in terms of gross skill sets (as opposed to say stick...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-13-11, 10:16 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,333
Posted By VT Biker

Okay - I am not economical might be a better...

Okay - I am not economical might be a better term? What would such a low LT vs. Vo2Max ratio mean in terms of training. I have been told lots of base, but also then have been told to train my LT. ...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-12-11, 07:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,546
Posted By VT Biker

What is the minimum PSI to run on standard clinchers?

A complete newbie to cross here, so please bear with me. I am not yet ready to take the plunge to a set-up tubulars, and after hearing about the horror stories of trying to convert a standard rim to...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-12-11, 07:34 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,333
Posted By VT Biker

Vo2Max range for competitive cyclists & efficiency

Okay - this is a multi-pronged question, as I have recently taken a few lab tests for Vo2Max and LT and am trying to better understand the data:

Question 1: Does someone know a Vo2Max range for...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-11, 02:12 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 7,450
Posted By VT Biker

I would highly recommend the following shops in...

I would highly recommend the following shops in the Denver area:

A) Salvagetti's - my go to shop. They put on wheel building classes, maintenance classes, mountain bike fork maintencance classes...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-11, 02:08 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 7,450
Posted By VT Biker

God help you, if this is your idea of a quality...

God help you, if this is your idea of a quality LBS.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-09-11, 09:10 AM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 796,453
Posted By VT Biker

Kindablue: This crit was all about fighting...

Kindablue:

This crit was all about fighting to stay at the front. Everyone, throughout the race attacking to get into the front. I do not recall another crit where it was so difficult to...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-06-11, 07:50 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,847
Posted By VT Biker

Could it be said that tailgunning is a better...

Could it be said that tailgunning is a better strategy outside of the CAT 4/5 (4's in Colorado). The problem in the lowest level of racing is so many guys in the back lack the fitness to stay in the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-31-11, 04:25 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 796,453
Posted By VT Biker

Captain Renault: I'm shocked, shocked to find...

Captain Renault: I'm shocked, shocked to find that doping is going on in here!

:speedy:
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-29-11, 11:17 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,421
Posted By VT Biker

Good job. When I first raced a crit, last year...

Good job. When I first raced a crit, last year at CSP, I was OTB in lap 4. So congrats.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-11, 11:51 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 9,887
Posted By VT Biker

http://api.ning.com/files/aOs*T0ZH5VkIiey4JhN8oS7s...

http://api.ning.com/files/aOs*T0ZH5VkIiey4JhN8oS7sFfm50X*eW*Vv66z60Uk7-xuLQbmUsD2uyjt9IvKs102NC7j5GcnYvE8J7W7xbQm7lBMAG4uK/rasmussen.jpg

Now this guy was thin
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-11, 11:49 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 9,887
Posted By VT Biker

We have a winner.

We have a winner.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-11, 11:48 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 9,887
Posted By VT Biker

And the constant re-posting of these photos is...

And the constant re-posting of these photos is making me wonder whether this should be moved to a different type of message board....just sayin'.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-11, 11:47 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 9,887
Posted By VT Biker

Yup - proof positive that all these increases in...

Yup - proof positive that all these increases in the obesity rate nationwide is nothing more than all of America training and eating like Terrell Owens. Jesus - are you people kidding me.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-25-11, 11:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,191
Posted By VT Biker

To clarify - this guy nor anyone on my team has...

To clarify - this guy nor anyone on my team has asked me to pony up one bit. I have offered on my own to pay for a new helmet, but he turned it down.

I wanted clarification, only because in the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-25-11, 08:31 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,191
Posted By VT Biker

I agree in general with the "bring it at your own...

I agree in general with the "bring it at your own risk" philosophy, and I am not sure I would ever bring carbon rims to a technical criterium. However, we all need to bring and wear helmets, so I...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-25-11, 07:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,191
Posted By VT Biker

Etiquitte in a Crash

Hey guys,

so in the final turn in a crit, I overcooked the corner, taking out 3 other riders including my teammate. He cracked his carbon rim and helmet.

I am wondering what the etiquitte...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-25-11, 05:56 AM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 796,453
Posted By VT Biker

Vic's Prospect Criterium - Prospect, Colorado ...

Vic's Prospect Criterium - Prospect, Colorado


A technical course, some small elevation changes, and a slightly downhill finish.

Overall felt great, helped chase down the first serious attack...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-23-11, 10:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,155
Posted By VT Biker

To be honest - this is a technical course in...

To be honest - this is a technical course in terms of the number of corners, with short-ramps leading into each corner, resulting in a higher risk of crashes. Longmont would have been a better race,...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-23-11, 10:04 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 748
Posted By VT Biker

Louis-Garneau TT Helmet Visor Installation Question

So I purchased a Louis-Garneau Chrono-Leggera helmet, and then purchased the add-on visor for the helmet.

However - when I put the visor / windscreen on the outside (i.e. - rather than slide the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-22-11, 02:23 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,615
Posted By VT Biker

I try...but invariably have 3 - 4 beers the night...

I try...but invariably have 3 - 4 beers the night before any race. Going to experiment with this one however, and not drink Saturday night.

But will be putting a few away watching the Tour this...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-22-11, 02:13 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,869
Posted By VT Biker

I am a little bit the opposite. I usually...

I am a little bit the opposite. I usually immediately jump into a higher gear, and hammer it with lo cadence. However, I have noticed that I end up with my legs giving out near the end, and power...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-22-11, 01:59 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,869
Posted By VT Biker

And this is where I fail. I basically stick with...

And this is where I fail. I basically stick with the gear I hit first, and just pedal as hard as I can the entire sprint. Would be interesting to see once I get a better technique what my power...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-22-11, 01:31 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,869
Posted By VT Biker

Mike - solid improvements. Made me check to see...

Mike - solid improvements. Made me check to see my improvements from June vs. July (only two months since having a power meter). What is interesting, is my power during training rides has...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-22-11, 01:11 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,869
Posted By VT Biker

Are you sure about the 2 second power? Seems...

Are you sure about the 2 second power? Seems like the drop is quite severe, and not likely your true decline in power.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-19-11, 12:44 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,508
Posted By VT Biker

Completely agree with this one. In terms of...

Completely agree with this one.

In terms of not pulling riders (or making it official policy)

A) In the rare case where a rider so strong laps the entire field....I think they want the option...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-19-11, 12:39 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,508
Posted By VT Biker

Yes they did. It was the SM4 race, and the...

Yes they did. It was the SM4 race, and the official saw a guy was warming up during I think an SM45+ race, and told him to get to the very back. I quite enjoyed that.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-19-11, 12:11 AM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 796,453
Posted By VT Biker

Where did that wreck happen? Granted, by that...

Where did that wreck happen? Granted, by that time I had downed a few of the free beers at the Lefthand beer tent, but from our vantage point, there was no inclination there was a crash so late into...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-19-11, 12:08 AM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 796,453
Posted By VT Biker

Longmont Criterium - SM4 Best race of the...

Longmont Criterium - SM4
Best race of the season for me

This was the Colorado Senior State Criterium championships, so the field was fairly strong, even if the final attendance was low (only...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-12-11, 07:46 PM
Replies: 8,473
Views: 775,745
Posted By VT Biker

I agree in general, that ultimately, whether you...

I agree in general, that ultimately, whether you can stay away is driven by FTP. But my issue is getting enough separation such that you kind of keep people from chasing and/or getting enough of a...
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