Typical Cat5 pace/distance?
03-26-07, 05:00 PM
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Typical Cat5 pace/distance?
I know this is a dumn noob question but I gotta ask it. Whats the typical Cat5 pace/distance? I've been self training and riding as much as I can, and I know I'm way faster than I was last year but these damn Belgian riders are freaking fast. I just want to know where I stand. I think the series I'm racing in is way out of my league but I'm gonna show up every weekend and try my hardest.
03-26-07, 05:02 PM
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Road races are 50 miles top. Pace? Well that definitely depends on your pack. I've been in groups that have gone 25mph, and groups that have barely made 20.
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Originally Posted by Cypress
Pace doesn't matter.
Being able to cover accelerations over and over is what matters.
Being able to cover accelerations over and over is what matters.
Originally Posted by cat4ever
Around these parts, road races are 40 miles give or take and crits are roughly 35 minutes+. Speed depends on everything and anything.
That's for Mr. B.
Now back to our regularly scheduled programming:
Remember that focusing on average speed will give you average results. You need to be able to accelerate to 30+mph for a minute or two...down to 17...up to 27...down to 20...up to 30...for at least half an hour.
This isn't as of such vital importance in road racing where if you've got a good base you probably won't get dropped unless there is a climb. In a crit though, if you haven't been doing fast group rides or training your anaerobic and VO2 systems you'll get shot out the back like you've just dropped anchor.
03-26-07, 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by TeamPlayers
I know this is a dumn noob question but I gotta ask it. Whats the typical Cat5 pace/distance? I've been self training and riding as much as I can, and I know I'm way faster than I was last year but these damn Belgian riders are freaking fast. I just want to know where I stand. I think the series I'm racing in is way out of my league but I'm gonna show up every weekend and try my hardest.
03-26-07, 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by cat4ever
Who can?
03-26-07, 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Yep
Is there a website that lists upcoming events in your area? It should list the distance of events. Solo training only takes you so far. I'm new to racing this season, and group rides have really opened my eyes. If you can find one that's frequented by guys in higher cats than you, your Cat 5 races will seem that much easier.
https://www.amicalecycliste2000.be/accueil.php
03-26-07, 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by DrWJODonnell
Is that a challenge? Hmmm....80k is about 50 miles so about 2.5 hours. 2.5 hours on the rollers would suck, but I am pretty sure I could do it. Will I? Nah...not in race season. Revive the thread in the off season and I just may test it (the most I have done so far is 120rpm for 1h20m).
03-26-07, 05:57 PM
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I don't get it. Why are you asking a bunch of Americans about typical Cat 5 races when you want to know how you will do in races in Belgium? They won't compare.
Now, if Botto hadn't been banned, he might be able to give you some insight into the Belgian race scene. But, as it stands, you won't get any useful information here.
Good luck.
Now, if Botto hadn't been banned, he might be able to give you some insight into the Belgian race scene. But, as it stands, you won't get any useful information here.
Good luck.
03-26-07, 05:58 PM
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Au contraire! If I am not mistaken, at least two other members have raced in kermesses (YMCA & roadwarrior).
Anyway, perhaps he just wants to know where he'd stack up in the american racing scene, as that's what most of us talk about.
Anyway, perhaps he just wants to know where he'd stack up in the american racing scene, as that's what most of us talk about.
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Originally Posted by TheKillerPenguin
Au contraire! If I am not mistaken, at least two other members have raced in kermesses (YMCA & roadwarrior).
Anyway, perhaps he just wants to know where he'd stack up in the american racing scene, as that's what most of us talk about.
Anyway, perhaps he just wants to know where he'd stack up in the american racing scene, as that's what most of us talk about.
03-26-07, 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by cmh
I don't get it. Why are you asking a bunch of Americans about typical Cat 5 races when you want to know how you will do in races in Belgium? They won't compare.
Now, if Botto hadn't been banned, he might be able to give you some insight into the Belgian race scene. But, as it stands, you won't get any useful information here.
Good luck.
Now, if Botto hadn't been banned, he might be able to give you some insight into the Belgian race scene. But, as it stands, you won't get any useful information here.
Good luck.
03-26-07, 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by TeamPlayers
This is a link to all the races that I plan on doing this year. All of them are within 10-20min drive from my house.
https://www.amicalecycliste2000.be/accueil.php
https://www.amicalecycliste2000.be/accueil.php
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this might give you some idea. As stated it's not about the averages. It's about the ability to hang withthe surges.
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Originally Posted by merlinextraligh
this might give you some idea. As stated it's not about the averages. It's about the ability to hang withthe surges.
That is some serious series of sustained surges...Say that ten times fast
