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11-10-21, 04:37 PM
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I wonder whether results would be different with a smooth ramp test instead of stepped - assuming Erg Mode, of course. I can keep pushing to hit the 340W/360W gate, which keeps my output high and makes sure I complete the minute at 340W. But on the other hand once I pass that gate I feel like it's okay to quit. Hmmm. Maybe time for another ramp test......
I'm also not sure of the best warmup for me, before doing a ramp test. I remember a time I tried to beat my PR on a 5 mile segment of my usual ride. I started riding at the beginning of the 5 miles, no warmup, figuring I'd gradually increase effort. About 100 yard shy of the 5 mile mark, my HR had risen to 164 and I felt distinctly unwell. Not just burning legs/burning lungs, but generally sick, so I backed off and missed the PR by a few seconds. Later in the ride I had no problem pushing my HR up to 170, with no 'unwell' feeling at all. When I've done ramp tests, I've gotten that 'unwell' feeling at the end in varying degrees, but the worst was when I did it with no warmup - Zwift's version has a 5 minute free ride before starting the ramp at 100W, and I did just a gentle spin all in Z1.
SO, I'm wondering whether I need to do an extended warmup that pushes my HR past where it will get to in the test? But then will I have burned matches I'll need during the test?
I'm also not sure of the best warmup for me, before doing a ramp test. I remember a time I tried to beat my PR on a 5 mile segment of my usual ride. I started riding at the beginning of the 5 miles, no warmup, figuring I'd gradually increase effort. About 100 yard shy of the 5 mile mark, my HR had risen to 164 and I felt distinctly unwell. Not just burning legs/burning lungs, but generally sick, so I backed off and missed the PR by a few seconds. Later in the ride I had no problem pushing my HR up to 170, with no 'unwell' feeling at all. When I've done ramp tests, I've gotten that 'unwell' feeling at the end in varying degrees, but the worst was when I did it with no warmup - Zwift's version has a 5 minute free ride before starting the ramp at 100W, and I did just a gentle spin all in Z1.
SO, I'm wondering whether I need to do an extended warmup that pushes my HR past where it will get to in the test? But then will I have burned matches I'll need during the test?
11-10-21, 05:16 PM
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11-10-21, 05:19 PM
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I rode outside today.
Took 20 seconds off of my fastest Paris time, with an average power 2w less than my second fastest time
Oh, and regarding all the Zwift talk...it was 77° at the start of my ride
Took 20 seconds off of my fastest Paris time, with an average power 2w less than my second fastest time
Oh, and regarding all the Zwift talk...it was 77° at the start of my ride
11-10-21, 05:22 PM
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I had a nice pizza ride today, had a slice with sausage, pepperoni, and Gorgonzola. Luckily there isn't much climbing on the way back.
Friend said he is experiencing burn out in a big way and might not do the longer, hammerhead group rides for a while. He'll still end the year with over 14K miles and over 800K feet of climbing but he was on pace for 15K and 950K!
Friend said he is experiencing burn out in a big way and might not do the longer, hammerhead group rides for a while. He'll still end the year with over 14K miles and over 800K feet of climbing but he was on pace for 15K and 950K!
11-10-21, 05:39 PM
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Went out for a casual ride on this lovely afternoon and encountered two men I know. They said they were out for some hills and were going to take them easy. One of them I can keep up with, so I went along for the hell of it. Needless to say, it turned into sheer madness, but I held my own and set some PRs. Now I wish my gut would come out of post-heavy workout shutdown so I can eat dinner.
11-10-21, 05:41 PM
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Nice! But I'm not hiding from the weather. I'm hiding from the dark.
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11-10-21, 05:42 PM
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I had a nice pizza ride today, had a slice with sausage, pepperoni, and Gorgonzola. Luckily there isn't much climbing on the way back.
Friend said he is experiencing burn out in a big way and might not do the longer, hammerhead group rides for a while. He'll still end the year with over 14K miles and over 800K feet of climbing but he was on pace for 15K and 950K!
Friend said he is experiencing burn out in a big way and might not do the longer, hammerhead group rides for a while. He'll still end the year with over 14K miles and over 800K feet of climbing but he was on pace for 15K and 950K!
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11-10-21, 05:55 PM
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This is the frustration of the short days - the weather is actually pretty nice for riding here, when it's not raining. We lose the afternoon winds, but it doesn't get really cold. It's just that job thing.
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11-10-21, 05:55 PM
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11-10-21, 06:09 PM
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I could go to the central division, but you still wouldn't see scenery available exclusively in the eastern division (plus proper time!)
11-10-21, 06:20 PM
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Yeah. I think he did 14K miles last year after breaking his hip in December of 2019. A guy on BF did a million feet of climbing one year. I met him and saw him on a couple organized rides. He was fast, no doubt. He decided to try for 2 million and gave it up after a month or 2. Said it was like working, just took all the fun out of riding.
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11-10-21, 07:13 PM
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Today is the 46th anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald.
I rode to work then to an eye appointment then to the Reading Terminal Market then home to cook chicken breasts and zucchini with sweet onion.
I rode to work then to an eye appointment then to the Reading Terminal Market then home to cook chicken breasts and zucchini with sweet onion.
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11-10-21, 07:31 PM
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So the head set knocking on zwift really was bothering me. I would tighten it and it seemed to help then go right back to knocking.
I pulled the fork and hold dirt batman. It was pretty gross. I don’t think i’ve cleaned it once since I got the bike. I don’t have any grease so I didn’t do a complete wipe down. Put it back together so far it passes the shake test hopefully that will fix it.
I pulled the fork and hold dirt batman. It was pretty gross. I don’t think i’ve cleaned it once since I got the bike. I don’t have any grease so I didn’t do a complete wipe down. Put it back together so far it passes the shake test hopefully that will fix it.
11-10-21, 07:35 PM
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11-10-21, 08:32 PM
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11-10-21, 08:43 PM
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11-10-21, 08:51 PM
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11-10-21, 09:00 PM
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Heading back tomorrow. Just a quick trip.
Thought maybe you were flying my plane. Very bumpy and rough landing. Rookie style. 😉
11-10-21, 09:02 PM
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11-10-21, 09:06 PM
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A lotta pokey things on the trail today.
While my rear tyre gently weeps....
While my rear tyre gently weeps....
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11-10-21, 09:07 PM
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^^^. Also map of the day. 
