TMonk

Nice dog ride @Harlan.

This morning I 2x20'd at Fiesta Island around 100% (~285w), or at least it was the last time I tested months back. I felt easy and very doable - maybe I should re-test or give myself 5w in the softwares!

dz_nuzz

Was supposed to do these sets of sprints with positive power splits (Or negative....whichever it is where they are supposed to be progressively harder). Totally failed. I just can't figure out how to do all of them "All out" but make them each harder as time goes on.

hubcyclist

Finally got out for a long ride, just under 3hrs and 158TSS

globecanvas

Well obviously you just give 110%.

dz_nuzz

But what do I do when my legs turn into cheese sticks at 105%?

globecanvas

Increase the effort 110% each time until by the end, thanks to the miracle of compound interest, you are giving 4.6 million percent.

Wylde06

It depends on what kind of cheese

TexMac

yesterday 8x30s 160%. RR saturday

aaronmcd

22 sprints is a lot

jsk

If you mean Coldspring, promoter just announced on TXBRA forum that they've decided to cancel the event, unfortunately.

cb3

Man, we've had a bad go of it so far this year. Still not complaining about the weather though as our winter was unseasonably mild even for Texas. All roads lead to Tulsa Tough for my season.

jsk

Yeah, February and early March the weather cooperated and we had some great racing. Last few weeks have been frustrating though, having good road races get canceled two weekends in a row sucks (especially since they're pretty much local for me). My main focus for the next little bit is going to be the state time trials in June.

aaronmcd

3.5 hours again this morning. Felt better finally (that last race kicked the crap outa me for days). Car cut the group ride in half and I actually helped chase, but fizzled out before the sprint. I used to be one of the attackers and pullers, but I was a bit hesitant with how I felt on Tuesday. At least I helped chase, even if I only faced real wind thrice in 30 minutes.

TheKillerPenguin

I feel normal again! Now to convince my coach to give me some leash...

Wylde06

2x12 sst with 30 second bursts every third minute (to keep it easier to track...). Would have done a third, or at least made an attempt, but I was pressed for time.

https://www.strava.com/activities/559573046/overview

TheKillerPenguin

"I feel like you just puked on the bouncer and now you're like, 'bro I'm sober! Lets do shots!'"

More easy, but I get to do a few sprints.

cb3

I've been considering the state TTs as well but just haven't put the time on the TT bike that i'd like to. Are you familiar with the course profile?

jsk

It's a fast course. Out and back, mostly flat on good pavement. A few gentle inclines, but nothing I'd call a hill (although there is a bit of elevation gain over the last few miles). Course runs mostly north/south, so you're typically going to have a headwind one way and a tailwind the other (headwind on the first half is most likely). Last year this event was my first 40K ITT and I was on a road bike with clip-ons, so I'm anxious to see how much I can improve on my time this year.

hubcyclist

Did 50 miles yesterday, 53.5 today, making up for lost time or something. 142 TSS

Andy STi

Haha, perfect!

TexMac

Yes..got the message yesterday. Oh well now aiming for driveway crit in Austin

TheKillerPenguin

Group ride shenanigans. Legs feel back to normal and maybe even up a level. Rest does a body good!

aaronmcd

4.5 hour group ride (graduation of a guy in the group) with a few threshold and a few vo2 climbs, 300 TSS, followed by potluck and chill. And more Allegra.

Ygduf

My PMC says my legs are more rested than ever. The lack of real sleep says my legs never recover. I don't know which I believe.

gsteinb

steady steady trainer

3 hours, 90 rpms, @260