Flying 200s
#151
Elitist
1: Depending on the track, it's quite possible to "burn a match" climbing into turn 1. Cutting the corner and easing into the top of the curve is a good idea.
2: If you don't have a diesel engine and are able to slowly build high speed, you can treat the very end of the windup as a "rolling standing start".
The "rolling standing start" was really effective for me at TTown. I tried this when, looking at power files, I noticed that my final 200M from a standing lap was the same or faster than my flying 200s were on the same day. I still didn't perfect the technique (didn't have enough reps). But, it's viable. This also lends credence to the idea that I was reaching a "terminal velocity" (max possible speed given my aerodynamics and energy output). So, basically, it seemed that the windup didn't help me much as I would still hit the wall of wind and max out on speed given my "rolling refrigerator" stature.
2: If you don't have a diesel engine and are able to slowly build high speed, you can treat the very end of the windup as a "rolling standing start".
The "rolling standing start" was really effective for me at TTown. I tried this when, looking at power files, I noticed that my final 200M from a standing lap was the same or faster than my flying 200s were on the same day. I still didn't perfect the technique (didn't have enough reps). But, it's viable. This also lends credence to the idea that I was reaching a "terminal velocity" (max possible speed given my aerodynamics and energy output). So, basically, it seemed that the windup didn't help me much as I would still hit the wall of wind and max out on speed given my "rolling refrigerator" stature.
#152
Full Member
1: Depending on the track, it's quite possible to "burn a match" climbing into turn 1. Cutting the corner and easing into the top of the curve is a good idea.
2: If you don't have a diesel engine and are able to slowly build high speed, you can treat the very end of the windup as a "rolling standing start".
The "rolling standing start" was really effective for me at TTown. I tried this when, looking at power files, I noticed that my final 200M from a standing lap was the same or faster than my flying 200s were on the same day. I still didn't perfect the technique (didn't have enough reps). But, it's viable. This also lends credence to the idea that I was reaching a "terminal velocity" (max possible speed given my aerodynamics and energy output). So, basically, it seemed that the windup didn't help me much as I would still hit the wall of wind and max out on speed given my "rolling refrigerator" stature.
2: If you don't have a diesel engine and are able to slowly build high speed, you can treat the very end of the windup as a "rolling standing start".
The "rolling standing start" was really effective for me at TTown. I tried this when, looking at power files, I noticed that my final 200M from a standing lap was the same or faster than my flying 200s were on the same day. I still didn't perfect the technique (didn't have enough reps). But, it's viable. This also lends credence to the idea that I was reaching a "terminal velocity" (max possible speed given my aerodynamics and energy output). So, basically, it seemed that the windup didn't help me much as I would still hit the wall of wind and max out on speed given my "rolling refrigerator" stature.
If I climb uphill at the rail at T1, but it gives me a larger radius/distance to recover and build up to the start line, it's a longer effort and some wasted energy. It feels like by turning in a little early, I'm in a shorter radius which gives less time to build speed before the start line, but since there is less resistance, speed is maintained and I'm doing a shorter effort overall---so perhaps I'm making better use of resources and better able to minimize degrading on the finishing straight.
I have to play more with this and look at cadence, speed and time at different points in the effort. If I had a lot of power to burn, it would be easier, but without it, I have to find little incremental energy saving opportunities. Ultimately, who knows where I'll wind up when I have more strength and practice under me, but enjoying the learning and experimenting tremendously. I've also developed a much greater appreciation for how technical the sprint is, and how skilled fast sprinters are. What looks so simple is truly not. Fascinating.
#153
Full Member
#154
#155
Why should I click that link? Can you please add some context?
#156
Senior Member
#157
Something as simple as: "Here is a good intro video on how to ride a 200," would suffice.