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#5735409 - 08/11/11 07:24 PM Re: Cyclists that race - training [Re: nato2377]
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everybody stop riding? just ordered a pair of Louis Garneau T-Flex 300 shoes with Time ATAC cleats for cross.


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#5735580 - 08/11/11 08:52 PM Re: Cyclists that race - training [Re: nato2377]
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I'm still getting out 4-5 times a week. Haven't done any endurance races or local races at all this year though, just haven't really felt it. I was going to do the the local fall mtb race series but the first race is right when I leave for whistler and I definately won't be in race shape for race #2 since I won't be doing anything but downhilling and beer drinking for a week and a half while on vacation. Maybe i'll make up for it by doing road and mountain races next season.

Nice looking shoes. You're like a chick when it comes to bike shoes eh? I like having bike shoes for every use but my sworks mtb shoes set me back too much so super fancy road shoes will have to wait until next season.

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#5735605 - 08/11/11 09:07 PM Re: Cyclists that race - training [Re: robbbby]
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 Originally Posted By: robbbby
I'm still getting out 4-5 times a week. Haven't done any endurance races or local races at all this year though, just haven't really felt it. I was going to do the the local fall mtb race series but the first race is right when I leave for whistler and I definately won't be in race shape for race #2 since I won't be doing anything but downhilling and beer drinking for a week and a half while on vacation. Maybe i'll make up for it by doing road and mountain races next season.

Nice looking shoes. You're like a chick when it comes to bike shoes eh? I like having bike shoes for every use but my sworks mtb shoes set me back too much so super fancy road shoes will have to wait until next season.


i've been wanting to go to whister for years. i got to salt lake city every year to my friends dads house who lives out there and hit up brighton, snowbird, snowbasin and stuff. how old do you have to be to rent a car in canada?

haha no im not really a girl with shoes. i would just rather buy something good the first time, then buy a ok pair, then upgrade a year later. i got the yellow shoes cuz i like things that stand out. thats why my motorcycle boots are white. i guess deep down im just an attention whore \:D

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#5736063 - 08/12/11 06:23 AM Re: Cyclists that race - training [Re: nato2377]
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ya i've wanted to do whistler for years, finally going to. What kind of riding are you doing at brighton/snowbird/snowbasin?

And i'm now a believer in buying good shoes. I've always bought middle of the range shoes but now i'll stick with buying the good stuff, couldn't believe the fit/comfort of the sworks shoe.

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#5736203 - 08/12/11 08:51 AM Re: Cyclists that race - training [Re: nato2377]
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 Originally Posted By: nato2377
everybody stop riding?

Between moving, work travel, and final prep for a half marathon on Sunday, pretty much.

After this weekend will get in a few rides before the MS150. May rides in a crit or two over labor day weekend, but my fitness is shit right now.

Then cross.

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#5737445 - 08/12/11 03:58 PM Re: Cyclists that race - training [Re: Cheesegoggles]
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and after cross time to take 4 months off and fatten up! My favourite part of training!
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#5749151 - 08/18/11 03:19 PM Re: Cyclists that race - training [Re: robbbby]
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#5749620 - 08/18/11 07:05 PM Re: Cyclists that race - training [Re: Cheesegoggles]
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Already at 110 miles on the bike this week....all on the trainer. :woot:

I'm planning on CRUSHING the bike course in Arizona come November.
(and by crush I mean, shave a good 30 minutes off my Idaho 6:14 bike leg \:\)
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#5750272 - 08/19/11 02:32 AM Re: Cyclists that race - training [Re: Sir Ironpool]
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Bike? November? AZ? You doing the Tour De Tucson?
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#5750967 - 08/19/11 11:34 AM Re: Cyclists that race - training [Re: MIGHTYWhiteDSM520]
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Bike? November? AZ? You doing the Tour De Tucson?


Ironman AZ.....in Tempe.


Ended up doing two trainer workouts yesterday since the wife is out of town and I couldn't run. 2 hour session midday, then another hour last night. Good workouts. \:\)
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#5751772 - 08/19/11 04:13 PM Re: Cyclists that race - training [Re: Sir Ironpool]
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awesome. I still cannot comprehend how you put that much time in on a trainer, it's mind bottling.
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#5799033 - 09/13/11 09:39 AM Re: Cyclists that race - training [Re: robbbby]
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Did the MS Ride over the weekend. Obviously not a race but this year they introduced chip timing. I had joined a team this year for the ride where I knew a couple of people, but never actually got any training rides in with them. In fact, never got a training ride in over 50 miles this year so wasn't sure what to expect.

The plan originally was to ride 75 miles each day. I was riding with my group in a double paceline when, just past the 20 mile mark, we choose 75 miles by going straight or 100 miles by turning right. The whole group turns right so I guess I'm doing 100

We had a Cat 2 guy from my racing team and a couple of other strong riders do most of the pulling. There were times were it felt like we went a couple miles at 20+ mph and I didn't even have to turn the pedals. Finished in about 4:50 (time in the saddle and not counting lunch or rest stops - total time was about 5:50) and felt pretty good. I bet if I had soloed the 75 mile route it would have taken nearly as long.

Day 2 tended to be less organized. There were some folks doing the century route but they were going to try to break 4 hours - if you get dropped, tough shit. Trying to hang on and getting dropped didn't really sound appealing to me, and I wanted to catch some football, so I just did the short route. Good ride, legs felt ok and still had gas in the tank. Battery on my Garmin died right near the end and haven't checked my exact time, but feel like it was around 2:15 for what was about 42 miles.

Good weekend. Now time for cross.

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#5805867 - 09/16/11 11:26 AM Re: Cyclists that race - training [Re: Cheesegoggles]
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Anyone in here train with power yet?

Thinking about trying to find a used wheel with a wireless powertap and just give it a shot until February or March. If I like it and benefit from it, I'll go all in on the Vector pedals or a Quarq Cinqo. I should easily be able to resell the powertap wheel later for most of what I paid for it.

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#5806524 - 09/16/11 04:45 PM Re: Cyclists that race - training [Re: Cheesegoggles]
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Me and math don't get along to well...so no. :). Plus....way out of my budget.
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#5807248 - 09/17/11 02:33 AM Re: Cyclists that race - training [Re: nato2377]
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 Originally Posted By: nato2377
everybody stop riding?
I stopped for about 4mos cause of a serious back spasm that'd hit my sciatic nerve & send pain radiating down the front of my left thigh anytime I started seriously pedaling. Never really raced much, just kept upping the miles at a leisurely pace.

Now I think I'm going to train to try & go faster for a 1hr timeframe, but it's like starting from scratch so it's going to be a long time getting into shape.

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#5812202 - 09/20/11 09:06 AM Re: Cyclists that race - training [Re: bt0]
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Might actually get my cross bike out this weekend. Bought it in June and haven't ridden it once.

Don't want to be this guy when the races start: http://www.flotrack.org/speaker/118-Mark-Flotrack/video/507315-Steeplechase-on-a-Bike-Cyclingdirtorg

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#6118722 - 02/07/12 02:13 PM Re: Cyclists that race - training [Re: Cheesegoggles]
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Anyone spending time in the saddle recently? I've been getting in a fair amount of time on the trainer doing intervals and simulated rides, and shopping for a new bike in the hopes of joining my first crit club this spring and trying a few races in the summer.

Never rode in a group, never took a high-speed tight corner, so I sure have a lot to learn. Thankfully they run an entire "learn to race" program all summer.

http://midweekclub.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=3

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#6118759 - 02/07/12 02:21 PM Re: Cyclists that race - training [Re: Senor Eduardo_82]
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I now have to read this whole thread.

I don't race, though.

Got out for my normal 18-mile loop yesterday, but that's dumb like in Feb in RI. Normally on the trainer.

Can't wait to re-do my primary bike once it's off the trainer. I still have to buy a cassette and chain.

SRAM Apex cranks/BB, Ultegra front and rear derailleurs, 10-speed 105 brifters, Forte compact bars and a new stem are waiting to go on.

I want to SLAY the MS150 this year.
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#6118993 - 02/07/12 03:29 PM Re: Cyclists that race - training [Re: gamby]
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Just got done with my daily hour ride on the trainer. I've been riding 6 days a week the last month....and plan to continue that till May when I'll start ramping up the time till Ironman Louisville in August.
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#6119049 - 02/07/12 03:48 PM Re: Cyclists that race - training [Re: Sir Ironpool]
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I ride at least 3 days a week on the trainer. Saturday mornings are great here we put on a indoor group trainer ride usually about 10-15 people show up and grind it out for around 2 hours.

I've been hook on the sufferfest videos. Fight Club puts my legs in the crusher every time.
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#6120273 - 02/07/12 11:32 PM Re: Cyclists that race - training [Re: Cheesegoggles]
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 Originally Posted By: CheeseGoggles
Did the MS Ride over the weekend. Obviously not a race but this year they introduced chip timing.


God DAMN, I hope they do this for my chapter's ride sometime soon. We're 800+ riders strong, so I dunno if they can.

Also--regarding trainers--I'd have a helluva time doing much more than 1.5 hours on a trainer. It would just get too uncomfortable (on the back, hands, shoulders). No issues with being in the saddle on the road forever, but being on a trainer for 2 hours might make me suicidal.
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#6120673 - 02/08/12 08:26 AM Re: Cyclists that race - training [Re: gamby]
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I've started spending a little time on the trainer. I won't be doing any road racing this year and probably not as much riding as I would like. I'm going to plan to get in shape for cross in September.
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#6147036 - 02/18/12 12:03 AM Re: Cyclists that race - training [Re: lessthanmike]
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 Originally Posted By: lessthanmike
I ride at least 3 days a week on the trainer. Saturday mornings are great here we put on a indoor group trainer ride usually about 10-15 people show up and grind it out for around 2 hours.

I've been hook on the sufferfest videos. Fight Club puts my legs in the crusher every time.



downward spiral can make you go ouch also
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#6166817 - 02/26/12 10:58 PM Re: Cyclists that race - training [Re: shamrok]
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and finally got a job with schedule that allows me to be serious about this... anybody coming down for Tulsa Tough?
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#6166858 - 02/26/12 11:13 PM Re: Cyclists that race - training [Re: shamrok]
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Ordered 12-28t cassette from a shop thru amazon. Received 11-25t cassette.

Fuck.

I hope it's not a major issue to return.
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#6183604 - 03/04/12 12:46 PM Re: Cyclists that race - training [Re: gamby]
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How are you guys balancing your strength and weight training with cycling? I'm thinking of going to 3-4 days a week on the bike (2-3 short-ish rides and one long one on the weekend) and 2 days of weights/strength.
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#6185819 - 03/05/12 01:41 PM Re: Cyclists that race - training [Re: Senor Eduardo_82]
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have stayed away from weights - mainly doing a bit of trainer work and a few 2.5/3 hr rides a week.

albeit I also used to be quite the fatass so my legs got a pretty good workout for a few years regardless.
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#6186728 - 03/05/12 07:46 PM Re: Cyclists that race - training [Re: Senor Eduardo_82]
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 Originally Posted By: eddie_82
How are you guys balancing your strength and weight training with cycling? I'm thinking of going to 3-4 days a week on the bike (2-3 short-ish rides and one long one on the weekend) and 2 days of weights/strength.


In the cold months, I do circuits on my trainer, where I'll ride for 15min, hop off and bang out a big set of chinups (25-30+) or pushups on my pushup handles, hop back on and repeat for a 1 hour cycle.

I intersperse with yoga twice a week (sometimes on bike days), jumprope circuits, etc. I've also been dong a kettlebell DVD twice a week.

When the weather warms up, i'm figuring on a big ride each Saturday. During the week, a couple of short rides (8-10 miles) on my singlespeed with maybe one of those substituted for a medium ride (18-20 miles).

On non ride days, there will be chinups/curl bar or pushup handle routine. I'm not a gym rat anymore, but I get plenty out of those exercises (see my fitness thread in this forum).
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#6189628 - 03/06/12 06:29 PM Re: Cyclists that race - training [Re: gamby]
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Did my baseline workout today on the trainer (50 minute interactive ride, lots of intervals) for the first time since Feb 18 and saw an 8.5% improvement on the distance I covered during the ride. It's not huge, but I'm happy with it.

Can't wait to see what happens when I try it on the new bike in a few weeks.

Still waiting for my new drivetrain from Ribble too \:\(

And rollers are on the way too. $30 Craigslist score! Can't wait for the hilarity that will ensue.

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#6192646 - 03/07/12 08:53 PM Re: Cyclists that race - training [Re: Senor Eduardo_82]
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i'm screwed for this season, haven't been on a bike since october.
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#6196029 - 03/09/12 10:01 AM Re: Cyclists that race - training [Re: robbbby]
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Looks like we'll be hitting the mid to high 50s next week. Off comes the trainer tire!
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#6196660 - 03/09/12 12:40 PM Re: Cyclists that race - training [Re: Senor Eduardo_82]
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It was 64 here yesterday, but it was so fucking windy I skipped riding. I loathe riding into a headwind. Back down to mid 40's today. Might get out on Sunday--it's supposed to be 50.

Gotta pick up some cables and then I'll rebuild my main bike. I have all of my other parts and some new derailleur pullies will be coming mid-to-late next week. Can't wait to see it in its new and improved configuration.
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#6197032 - 03/09/12 03:08 PM Re: Cyclists that race - training [Re: gamby]
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Thinking of selling my 50mm carbon clinchers and getting the 88mm instead.
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#6197255 - 03/09/12 04:16 PM Re: Cyclists that race - training [Re: Sir Ironpool]
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Thinking of selling my 50mm carbon clinchers and getting the 88mm instead.


Same deal--Chinese generics?

Is there a big gain from going to a bigger profile? The ones you have on there at the moment are pretty damn deep.

Those pullies I ordered are from and ebay mystery China seller--as was a few rolls of bar tape. Unethical, sure. I have to adjust karma and buy my cables at the LBS.
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#6197284 - 03/09/12 04:22 PM Re: Cyclists that race - training [Re: gamby]
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yeah, from the same vendor. They've been awesome wheels so far.

I'd still use a cover for the rear, but with a deeper wheel, the cover can be smaller, which means less weight. Slightly better aerodynamics in the front as well.
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