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Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-11-18, 03:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,300
Posted By Fast4 50

I find it ironic that everybody arguing that...

I find it ironic that everybody arguing that cadence doesn't matter is also talking about their high cadences. I also get that sprinters are a feisty bunch and like to argue on or off the bike. If...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-11-18, 03:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,300
Posted By Fast4 50

No, Hellyer is just a fond memory, I moved to...

No, Hellyer is just a fond memory, I moved to Colorado in 1985. Give my regards to Peter Bohl, he was the best official by far in my years there. I keep threatening to buy a Sprinter Van and spend a...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-09-18, 08:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,300
Posted By Fast4 50

Like any average/median it doesn't apply to...

Like any average/median it doesn't apply to everyone. It. Doesn't. Apply. To. Me. Either. I can still spin way north of 166 on rollers. My example from today doesn't take into account that this is...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-09-18, 07:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,300
Posted By Fast4 50

I gotta respectfully disagree. I lived those...

I gotta respectfully disagree. I lived those days. I survived three years of Friday Nights under the Lights at Hellyer (Hell Yeah). I rode sub 11's in a 90 inch gear and went 4-6 inches smaller to...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-09-18, 06:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,300
Posted By Fast4 50

This is for fun, nothing scientific, just...

This is for fun, nothing scientific, just something to think about in between efforts on the rollers.

I did shoot a dbl espresso before the workout.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-09-18, 06:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,300
Posted By Fast4 50

Yeah, right? that is pretty fast! I'll see him...

Yeah, right? that is pretty fast! I'll see him tomorrow at the Saturday Sprints at the OTC so I'll ask him just to be sure. The juniors at the OTC practice cadence drills 2-3 days/week cause with...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-09-18, 12:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,300
Posted By Fast4 50

Cadence Goals/Standards by Age

I was doing leg speed on the rollers this morning and was thinking about cadence goals/standards/handicaps by age and came up with this formula:

225 - racing age = cadence for your age

For...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-02-17, 06:24 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,368
Posted By Fast4 50

I've used both my fitness pal and Cronometer I...

I've used both my fitness pal and Cronometer I really like Cronometer
https://cronometer.com (https://cronometer.com/#diary)

I'm one of those guys that spends a sh%t ton on parts and if I spent...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-29-17, 10:36 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,673
Posted By Fast4 50

BVV is my home track, I ride there several times...

BVV is my home track, I ride there several times a week during the Spring and Summer. I'm sorry you had a
bad experience but keep on coming out there's a lot of great people who ride there. 250...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-02-17, 07:43 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,990
Posted By Fast4 50

I did make it to Nats'!! It went well...

I did make it to Nats'!!

It went well although I didn't achieve my goal of top 5, I was 6th. It was a great learning experience. It exposed my weaknesses and some strengths. The biggest takeaway...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
06-23-17, 10:26 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,112
Posted By Fast4 50

The only way we didn't have contact was the...

The only way we didn't have contact was the instincts gained from riding a lot of Madisons in the 80s' at Hellyer Park. :lol:

The ref was standing on the pursuit line so he was a long ways off and...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
06-23-17, 10:15 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,112
Posted By Fast4 50

sorry for taking so long to reply but life is...

sorry for taking so long to reply but life is pretty busy...

Nope, I was moving so much faster than him there was no way to let off... I think he is fairly new to sprinting and started soft...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
06-21-17, 10:18 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,112
Posted By Fast4 50

The other rider probably came down to the...

The other rider probably came down to the measurement line. He came down far and fast enough for me to take my chances on the blue band at 30mph in turn one. I was acting on instinct and was sorta...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
06-21-17, 11:55 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,990
Posted By Fast4 50

Would one of these work? Are they even approved...

Would one of these work? Are they even approved for track racing?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JW39_pXW3G4
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
06-21-17, 11:54 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,990
Posted By Fast4 50

And what about holders for the Match Sprints if I...

And what about holders for the Match Sprints if I make it that far? Do I need to bring my own or are there a few guys hanging around for the newbs' like me?
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
06-21-17, 11:52 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,990
Posted By Fast4 50

That is awesome advice. I have two more track...

That is awesome advice. I have two more track w/o's planned before Nat's. I'll drag out the rollers for both of those. I was going to try to get some track time in though at the Giordana track, I've...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
06-21-17, 11:38 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,990
Posted By Fast4 50

So I don't need to bring a sun shade? The...

So I don't need to bring a sun shade? The Rockhill Track has them set up?

thx. kevin
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
06-21-17, 10:15 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,990
Posted By Fast4 50

National Packing List

I'm heading out to Rock Hill for Master's Nationals' Is there anything you wish you had when you went to Nationals' in the past?
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
06-21-17, 10:06 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,112
Posted By Fast4 50

I don't understand what you mean. My handlebars...

I don't understand what you mean. My handlebars were definitely in front of his when he entered the sprinters lane.

I was the trailing rider and I engaged the sprint by diving underneath him when...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
06-21-17, 09:28 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,112
Posted By Fast4 50

Think about it this way, If I was being passed by...

Think about it this way, If I was being passed by the other rider, can he enter the Sprinters lane until his rear wheel is clear of my front wheel? What makes this situation unique is the faster...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
06-20-17, 07:45 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,112
Posted By Fast4 50

I had this exact situation happen to me last week...

I had this exact situation happen to me last week at the 7-11 track in Colorado Springs. I was the trailing rider, jumped, got to the sprinters lane first. The leading rider covered my move came down...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-12-17, 02:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,772
Posted By Fast4 50

Yes, 41mph is the speed I hit in my drop in for...

Yes, 41mph is the speed I hit in my drop in for the F200 (a couple of times) and I feel I have a couple of more mph in the bank. If I can turn that 5-6mph drop off into a 1-2mph drop off I'll be...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-11-17, 08:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,772
Posted By Fast4 50

I'm 5' 11" and a mesomorph under all the...

I'm 5' 11" and a mesomorph under all the blubber:lol:
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-11-17, 04:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,772
Posted By Fast4 50

Lose Weight(fat) or Build Strength

Hey everyone,

I'm a 58 year old that has returned to track racing after a 33 year lay off. Things have changed, my warm up gear is close to my sprint gear back in the 80's. My focus is Match...
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