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Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-06-18, 10:32 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,630
Posted By MrMinty

Do you use grips on aerobars (either tape or...

Do you use grips on aerobars (either tape or proper grips?)
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-20-18, 07:52 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,690
Posted By MrMinty

a) just dive straight in, there's no shame in a...

a) just dive straight in, there's no shame in a DNF. At least you are learning your track craft

b) Its not chaotic at all. There will be moment where people cut you up etc, but just hold your line...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-16-18, 05:07 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,690
Posted By MrMinty

Racing in the UK is actually easier than you...

Racing in the UK is actually easier than you think. Whereabouts do you live? While there are only a few indoor velodromes in the UK, there are many more outdoor ones and theres probably one a lot...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-13-18, 12:12 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 59,017
Posted By MrMinty

Can't afford any carbon bars. Any recommendations...

Can't afford any carbon bars. Any recommendations for aluminium/allot narrow bars 31.8mm clamp?
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-13-18, 11:43 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 59,017
Posted By MrMinty

Thanks for the advice Carleton. Like I...

Thanks for the advice Carleton.

Like I said, I'm just starting out, so still experimenting either gears etc.

I have a couple of clinics and am a specific track sprint team (blackline) which...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-13-18, 04:07 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 59,017
Posted By MrMinty

I'm just getting into sprinting and have done 2...

I'm just getting into sprinting and have done 2 sets of efforts.

On the first set, I was using a 106" gear (on the advice of a friend) which was way too high. By the time I was going for the...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-26-18, 12:56 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,630
Posted By MrMinty

Can I use an alloy stem with carbon bar or would...

Can I use an alloy stem with carbon bar or would I be better going for carbon/carbon?
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-05-18, 10:03 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,630
Posted By MrMinty

It looks to be the track ends, so I think they...

It looks to be the track ends, so I think they are over tightened
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-05-18, 09:28 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,630
Posted By MrMinty

What torque do you do your axle bolts up to on...

What torque do you do your axle bolts up to on both carbon and alloy? Front and back. I think i have over-tightened mine as some are shearing
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-16-18, 04:08 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,996
Posted By MrMinty

The short answer is yes. It will require...

The short answer is yes.

It will require hard work, determination, sacrifice, overcoming setbacks, constantly pushing yourself. Are you willing to forego nights out with your friends to be up and...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-22-17, 08:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,925
Posted By MrMinty

Was that you there on Saturday in the Chester CC...

Was that you there on Saturday in the Chester CC Jersey? I was in my Wrexham RC kit if it was you!
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-17-17, 11:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,925
Posted By MrMinty

Hi Floyd Good to hear from a fellow Brit. ...

Hi Floyd

Good to hear from a fellow Brit.

I'm in exactly the same situation as you- I'm on Stage 3 of my accreditation at Manchester. I've also raced at Knowsley and Newcastle-Under-Lyme.
...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
10-31-16, 05:33 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 34,120
Posted By MrMinty

So I've now done 2x CX races. The touring bike...

So I've now done 2x CX races. The touring bike didn't work, there was not enough clearance, so the mud just built up and it wasn't nice. However it did give me a good tip. I've bought a £20 bike off...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-19-16, 06:09 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,057
Posted By MrMinty

Well can safely say I'm dissapointed with my...

Well can safely say I'm dissapointed with my local league- called off due to weather and was only ran twice after starting 4 weeks late. Organisers looked at extending into August (should be start of...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-19-16, 06:06 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 11,963
Posted By MrMinty

That was a disappointing "season" at Huyton! Did...

That was a disappointing "season" at Huyton! Did you make it to any of the races?
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
08-08-16, 05:58 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 34,120
Posted By MrMinty

Will be racing my first CX race in ~6 weeks after...

Will be racing my first CX race in ~6 weeks after converting a touring bike.

Question I'd like to know is eye protection- yes or no. I have interchangable lenses and would go for the clear or...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-13-16, 08:13 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,630
Posted By MrMinty

It's this one...

It's this one (http://www.velodromeshop.net/index.php?p=product&id=468) although it doesn't state on the descripition that its narrow. Bought as a spare, so its not been fitted yet
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-12-16, 05:10 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,630
Posted By MrMinty

Ordered a new chain and didn't realise it was a...

Ordered a new chain and didn't realise it was a narrow chain (still a 1/8th though)

Is there any benefit to a narrow chain? I guess there will be less lateral movement and a better power transfer?
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-11-16, 03:17 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,057
Posted By MrMinty

Track League Friday Opening 6 laps Scratch ...

Track League Friday

Opening 6 laps Scratch
Finished in the bunch- 6th out of 12 racing

Course de Prime
Finished mid way up. Didn't manage to go with the initial surge, so me and another rider...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
06-08-16, 06:41 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,057
Posted By MrMinty

2nd Race night of the season (second track race...

2nd Race night of the season (second track race ever)

Opening 8 lap scratch

Did well at first on this; managed to get to the front and throw in a couple of attacks off the front, but burnt my...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
06-06-16, 01:17 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,630
Posted By MrMinty

What are the advantages and disadvantages of...

What are the advantages and disadvantages of using one gear combination over the other? Specifically, I'm looking at setting up my bike with a 48x16 for my next race as I feel I've been pushing too...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-27-16, 06:22 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,057
Posted By MrMinty

Did my first track race league night last night,...

Did my first track race league night last night, didn't go too bad for a first attempt. Races are usually split between A & B riders, but there was a small field, so all the endurance races ran...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-26-16, 05:20 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,630
Posted By MrMinty

Assuming no need for seating, what is the minimum...

Assuming no need for seating, what is the minimum surface area needed to build a 250m velodrome?
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-15-16, 06:36 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 11,963
Posted By MrMinty

Lapping the field would be so hard on a 400m...

Lapping the field would be so hard on a 400m velodrome. I'd say exponentially harder than a 250m. I was thinking about this last night. I was thinking about this last night and I'm sure that someone...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-09-16, 07:33 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,583
Posted By MrMinty

A mixed Madison would be good, but as you say,...

A mixed Madison would be good, but as you say, very unlikely. Maybe a mixed Omnium would work with men in some events and women in others, and the total scores combined?


I'm sure they did a...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-09-16, 07:28 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 23,492
Posted By MrMinty

I like the idea of a track based PM. If you have...

I like the idea of a track based PM. If you have the headunit constantly running, shouldn't it measure power whatever?

Surely a 5% difference is only natural and nothing to worry about?
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-09-16, 06:47 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,804
Posted By MrMinty

I use Vector S but haven't yet used them on my...

I use Vector S but haven't yet used them on my track bike.

Shouldn't have any problem with the pedal pods on a track bike, as the bars would probably hit the deck first, then the pedals.

Make...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-08-16, 06:38 AM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 176,608
Posted By MrMinty

Just done my 1st week on the UpUpUp novice...

Just done my 1st week on the UpUpUp novice program:

Squat 75kg
Press 30kg
Power Clean 40kg
Benchpress 2x 20kg Dumbells
Deadlift- 80kg

Reckon I could push a few of those up pretty quick, but...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-08-16, 06:24 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,583
Posted By MrMinty

Do they not have a womens madison?

Do they not have a womens madison?
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-07-16, 07:14 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 11,963
Posted By MrMinty

Yeah, track time is all good (especially as the...

Yeah, track time is all good (especially as the weather in the UK is so rubbish at the moment). Only a few more weeks until the outdoor tracks open properly though

Good news is, I passed my Stage...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-27-16, 04:55 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,630
Posted By MrMinty

Yes, that's just the gym session. I'm also doing...

Yes, that's just the gym session. I'm also doing a HIIT session on a Tuesday and a cycle Saturday or Sunday too. Hard to get to the velodrome at the moment, so just fitting that in where I can
...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-26-16, 05:00 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,630
Posted By MrMinty

Anyone used the beginner session program on...

Anyone used the beginner session program on UpUpUp I.e.

Day Exercise reps
Monday Squat 3 x 5
Press 3 x 5
Power Clean 3 x 4
Thursday Squat 3 x 5
Benchpress 3 x 5
Deadlift 1 x 5
Chinups 3 x 5
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-25-16, 04:42 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 11,963
Posted By MrMinty

1. Finish Manchester Velodrome Accreditation...

1. Finish Manchester Velodrome Accreditation process (Stage 1 of 4 done, open sessions booked to learn stage 2 drills)

Went to do Stage 2 again, but there weren't enough of us there. Did some...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-23-16, 07:12 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,630
Posted By MrMinty

Haha and if you did nothing? I literally did no...

Haha and if you did nothing? I literally did no competitive sports from aged 11- when i picked up a bike again at 21. Good thing is, I never really put on any weight in that time, so I guess I'm more...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-22-16, 06:39 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,630
Posted By MrMinty

How did you know what events you thought you'd be...

How did you know what events you thought you'd be good at?

I feel I'm somewhere between a sprinter and enduro. I think I'd do well at a kilo or 1st man in team sprint as a standing start is one...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-16-16, 07:49 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,625
Posted By MrMinty

For that you'll need the 4 hour work week. The...

For that you'll need the 4 hour work week. The 4-Hour Work Week: Escape the 9-5, Live Anywhere and Join the New Rich: Amazon.co.uk: Timothy Ferriss: 9780091929114: Books...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-29-16, 06:45 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,625
Posted By MrMinty

The chimp paradox has changed my life on & off...

The chimp paradox has changed my life on & off the track. It describes how to manage your irrational thoughts (chimp) and break them down into more manageable segments by thinking like a human.
...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-25-16, 07:17 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 11,963
Posted By MrMinty

1. Finish Manchester Velodrome Accreditation...

1. Finish Manchester Velodrome Accreditation process

Annoyed- Went for Stage 2 yesterday and the whole of my group failed because 1 of the group couldn't hold a wheel.

We were doing through...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-19-16, 07:17 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 11,963
Posted By MrMinty

What kind of "sprinter" are you aiming to be- a...

What kind of "sprinter" are you aiming to be- a pure sprinter who specialises in short distances e.g. 200m tt, match sprint etc or an endurance rider that has a strong sprint, that would excel in a...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-07-16, 06:25 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 26,581
Posted By MrMinty

I've never thought until yesterday how wind on...

I've never thought until yesterday how wind on outdoor tracks can be used to your advantage. Not sure if it has been covered, so I'll give my run down (I'm an enduro, so my tactics are based on that)...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-30-15, 07:02 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,445
Posted By MrMinty

What cameras are you using? I recently acquired...

What cameras are you using? I recently acquired (on the 25th December) a Sony HDR-AS30V. Just waiting for the mounts and memory card to come and then I'll be testing it out on the bike
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-16-15, 04:26 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 11,963
Posted By MrMinty

1. Finish Manchester Velodrome Accreditation...

1. Finish Manchester Velodrome Accreditation process (Stage 1 of 4 done, open sessions booked to learn stage 2 drills)

Second open session done. Legs were feeling a bit heavy to start and I was...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-11-15, 07:34 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,630
Posted By MrMinty

Sounds like a good plan for the 3 on 1 off. My...

Sounds like a good plan for the 3 on 1 off. My league is on a Thursday, with a track training session on either a Sunday or Monday, so should be able to have a short road ride on a Tuesday or Weds in...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-09-15, 07:40 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,630
Posted By MrMinty

How do you play a track league over say 16 weeks?...

How do you play a track league over say 16 weeks?

Aim to peak in certain weeks, aim for consistent finishes across the board or aim to target a specific event each week (I feel I'm strongest at...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-09-15, 06:59 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,630
Posted By MrMinty

Another little thing to do on the rollers is 1...

Another little thing to do on the rollers is 1 legged pedalling.

Basically unclip 1 side, and pedal with the other. When you first start this, you will see how you tend to pull up.

Doing the...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-09-15, 06:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,654
Posted By MrMinty

Would have to be Brooks everytime for me as they...

Would have to be Brooks everytime for me as they sponsor my local track league
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-07-15, 09:58 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,630
Posted By MrMinty

Have a good pair of tight fitting shoes with no...

Have a good pair of tight fitting shoes with no float cleats. Best if you have a pair of shoes specifically for track. Thats what i've got- the furthest i've walked on them is from the infield to the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-04-15, 08:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,067
Posted By MrMinty

Always been quick in the UK. I ordered some...

Always been quick in the UK. I ordered some Haribos and they sent free cycling stuff :)
Forum: United Kingdom
12-04-15, 07:26 AM
Replies: 632
Views: 376,271
Posted By MrMinty

Another one here. Originally from South Cheshire...

Another one here. Originally from South Cheshire but now living in Wrexham. Love my track cycling, so regularly at Manchester Velodrome at the minute. Will be Newcastle-Under-Lyme and Huyton when the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-04-15, 07:13 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,550
Posted By MrMinty

I can do what I want- I can sprint if I want, I...

I can do what I want- I can sprint if I want, I can stop if I want, I can go and explore that other road and just turn back if I need to
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