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Excelsports has Vittoria Corsa CX III Factor Tubular Tires on sale for $49.88. These are the "pro series" version. Is there any significant difference between these and regular Vittoria Corsa CX III's?
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Nashbar is having an additional 15% off today, I got the garmin 500 bundle for $225 or so including tax and shipping. Now I won't be the only person racing without a speedometer, and I can learn more about cadence and my HR.
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Love Terpstra. It was great watching him and Keisse take a lap late into the last madison during the 6-day. There was still 10 or so laps left in the race but as soon as Keisse rounded the track he knew it was over. GG
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LOL! Is this even possible?
The Team
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Height: 6’0”
Weight: 220
Squat (raw/single ply): 655/715
Bench (raw/single ply): 450/515
Deadlift (raw/single ply): 700/700
Current mile time: 4:23
Longest ultra completed: 50 miles
Maximum 5s cycling wattage: 2930 W
VO2 Max: 78 ml/(kg*min)
Weight: 220
Squat (raw/single ply): 655/715
Bench (raw/single ply): 450/515
Deadlift (raw/single ply): 700/700
Current mile time: 4:23
Longest ultra completed: 50 miles
Maximum 5s cycling wattage: 2930 W
VO2 Max: 78 ml/(kg*min)
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While scrolling through my facebook feed, i learned that Chase Pinkham, a pro racer, has passed away.
I first met Chase on slowtwitch back in 2010 when i was looking to purchase a powertap wheel. Through his generosity, I was able to purchase the wheel at a significantly discounted price. It didn't take me long to realize that he was an up and coming racer, and a quick google search led me to the details of the horrific accident he suffered back in 2008.
Though I never mentioned this to him, I started rooting for him. As some of you know, 2010 was my first year racing a bike, and I, too, suffered a pretty serious injury, though nowhere near what Chase had to go through. I lost a few front teeth and still have visible scars from the accident, and reading about his recovery was inspirational.
A real tragic story. RIP, Chase.
While scrolling through my facebook feed, i learned that Chase Pinkham, a pro racer, has passed away.
I first met Chase on slowtwitch back in 2010 when i was looking to purchase a powertap wheel. Through his generosity, I was able to purchase the wheel at a significantly discounted price. It didn't take me long to realize that he was an up and coming racer, and a quick google search led me to the details of the horrific accident he suffered back in 2008.
Though I never mentioned this to him, I started rooting for him. As some of you know, 2010 was my first year racing a bike, and I, too, suffered a pretty serious injury, though nowhere near what Chase had to go through. I lost a few front teeth and still have visible scars from the accident, and reading about his recovery was inspirational.
A real tragic story. RIP, Chase.
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That AND the fact he has a VO2max of 78ml/(kg*min)? Quintuple BS alarm
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All his numbers look outlandish. When I was 215lbs and actually lifting regularly there was no way I could break 270 lb bench. 450 seems insane territory. 700 deadlift? lol thats almost 8 plates on each side!
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^^ he also lists his 5s power but races triathlons, which makes me lean towards legit.
If he said he had a 400w ftp to go along with all that muscle mass, I'd be suspicious.
If he said he had a 400w ftp to go along with all that muscle mass, I'd be suspicious.
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I recently met one of the US Sprint Champions and his 5s doesn't come close to that.
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While scrolling through my facebook feed, i learned that Chase Pinkham, a pro racer, has passed away.
I first met Chase on slowtwitch back in 2010 when i was looking to purchase a powertap wheel. Through his generosity, I was able to purchase the wheel at a significantly discounted price. It didn't take me long to realize that he was an up and coming racer, and a quick google search led me to the details of the horrific accident he suffered back in 2008.
Though I never mentioned this to him, I started rooting for him. As some of you know, 2010 was my first year racing a bike, and I, too, suffered a pretty serious injury, though nowhere near what Chase had to go through. I lost a few front teeth and still have visible scars from the accident, and reading about his recovery was inspirational.
A real tragic story. RIP, Chase.
While scrolling through my facebook feed, i learned that Chase Pinkham, a pro racer, has passed away.
I first met Chase on slowtwitch back in 2010 when i was looking to purchase a powertap wheel. Through his generosity, I was able to purchase the wheel at a significantly discounted price. It didn't take me long to realize that he was an up and coming racer, and a quick google search led me to the details of the horrific accident he suffered back in 2008.
Though I never mentioned this to him, I started rooting for him. As some of you know, 2010 was my first year racing a bike, and I, too, suffered a pretty serious injury, though nowhere near what Chase had to go through. I lost a few front teeth and still have visible scars from the accident, and reading about his recovery was inspirational.
A real tragic story. RIP, Chase.
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At a bodyweight of about the same as his I have pulled a 605 deadlift 5 times.
Recently I squatted a 715 to 20" 5 times
I do not do bench press due to shoulder issues but have narrow gripped 385 5 times.
I hack squatted 8 45 pound plates per side 8 times a month ago. His numbers seem about right from that perspective though the cycling side seems a little outlandish as I would not hesitate to have a head to head sprint with him.
Oh yeah, I lift clean.
If I were all jacked up again I would demolish any of my current lifts or power output...
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@rkwaki did you see we are getting a new crits series at the fairgrounds! Boom
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RICE: The End of an Ice Age | Athletic Medicine
I forget where that cramping thread went, so I will submit this here regarding the changing nature of understanding training and medical advice.
I forget where that cramping thread went, so I will submit this here regarding the changing nature of understanding training and medical advice.
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While scrolling through my facebook feed, i learned that Chase Pinkham, a pro racer, has passed away.
I first met Chase on slowtwitch back in 2010 when i was looking to purchase a powertap wheel. Through his generosity, I was able to purchase the wheel at a significantly discounted price. It didn't take me long to realize that he was an up and coming racer, and a quick google search led me to the details of the horrific accident he suffered back in 2008.
Though I never mentioned this to him, I started rooting for him. As some of you know, 2010 was my first year racing a bike, and I, too, suffered a pretty serious injury, though nowhere near what Chase had to go through. I lost a few front teeth and still have visible scars from the accident, and reading about his recovery was inspirational.
A real tragic story. RIP, Chase.
While scrolling through my facebook feed, i learned that Chase Pinkham, a pro racer, has passed away.
I first met Chase on slowtwitch back in 2010 when i was looking to purchase a powertap wheel. Through his generosity, I was able to purchase the wheel at a significantly discounted price. It didn't take me long to realize that he was an up and coming racer, and a quick google search led me to the details of the horrific accident he suffered back in 2008.
Though I never mentioned this to him, I started rooting for him. As some of you know, 2010 was my first year racing a bike, and I, too, suffered a pretty serious injury, though nowhere near what Chase had to go through. I lost a few front teeth and still have visible scars from the accident, and reading about his recovery was inspirational.
A real tragic story. RIP, Chase.
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RICE: The End of an Ice Age | Athletic Medicine
I forget where that cramping thread went, so I will submit this here regarding the changing nature of understanding training and medical advice.
I forget where that cramping thread went, so I will submit this here regarding the changing nature of understanding training and medical advice.
like any topic, there are shades of grey. for some, "rest" means total immobility. for some, "ice" means a deep freeze.
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While scrolling through my facebook feed, i learned that Chase Pinkham, a pro racer, has passed away.
I first met Chase on slowtwitch back in 2010 when i was looking to purchase a powertap wheel. Through his generosity, I was able to purchase the wheel at a significantly discounted price. It didn't take me long to realize that he was an up and coming racer, and a quick google search led me to the details of the horrific accident he suffered back in 2008.
Though I never mentioned this to him, I started rooting for him. As some of you know, 2010 was my first year racing a bike, and I, too, suffered a pretty serious injury, though nowhere near what Chase had to go through. I lost a few front teeth and still have visible scars from the accident, and reading about his recovery was inspirational.
A real tragic story. RIP, Chase.
While scrolling through my facebook feed, i learned that Chase Pinkham, a pro racer, has passed away.
I first met Chase on slowtwitch back in 2010 when i was looking to purchase a powertap wheel. Through his generosity, I was able to purchase the wheel at a significantly discounted price. It didn't take me long to realize that he was an up and coming racer, and a quick google search led me to the details of the horrific accident he suffered back in 2008.
Though I never mentioned this to him, I started rooting for him. As some of you know, 2010 was my first year racing a bike, and I, too, suffered a pretty serious injury, though nowhere near what Chase had to go through. I lost a few front teeth and still have visible scars from the accident, and reading about his recovery was inspirational.
A real tragic story. RIP, Chase.
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Chuck
Demain, on roule!