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Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-10-12, 10:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,951
Posted By ethman

Agreed ;) Thanks for that. I may try those at...

Agreed ;) Thanks for that. I may try those at some point.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-03-12, 09:48 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,951
Posted By ethman

Is there a video for this exercise anywhere? I...

Is there a video for this exercise anywhere? I had considered trying these too but wasn't sure how beneficial they would be.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-21-12, 05:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,951
Posted By ethman

I've only raced track for one season (been on the...

I've only raced track for one season (been on the road for 3) so take this with a grain of salt since my experience is much more limited than many other here. After reading this article...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-29-12, 12:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 844
Posted By ethman

I was racing Fri night (and getting my butt...

I was racing Fri night (and getting my butt kicked), but it is a lot of fun. I highly recommend it!
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-24-12, 06:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,003
Posted By ethman

WR, sounds like you really have a good sense of...

WR, sounds like you really have a good sense of where your FTP is at, do you do a lot of testing? Or just go by results of training rides and races? I spent the beginning of the season being very...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
06-01-12, 04:18 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,168
Posted By ethman

you don't mean this guy, do you? ...

you don't mean this guy, do you?

http://www.youtube.com/user/hoopsnake22/videos?sort=dd&view=0&page=2

he doesn't have any power though.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-30-12, 03:00 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,168
Posted By ethman

Sounds like a good policy...

Sounds like a good policy...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-30-12, 02:59 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,168
Posted By ethman

After checking out my Garmin files from my last...

After checking out my Garmin files from my last track training ride (I promise I wasn't looking at the computer while riding) my cadence was topping out during faster efforts in the high 120's or low...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-30-12, 02:53 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,168
Posted By ethman

No offense taken, I completely understand your...

No offense taken, I completely understand your point. As I've been out there riding in groups on the track it's been pretty obvious that I have a lot of skill building to do (pacing, handling, etc.)....
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-30-12, 01:44 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,168
Posted By ethman

Hey guys, thanks for all the good advice. (Juan,...

Hey guys, thanks for all the good advice. (Juan, sorry to hijack your thread) Sounds like experience riding in different gears is going to be key to understanding all of this. Just out of curiosity,...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-29-12, 11:26 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,168
Posted By ethman

My mistake. What I was trying to figure out was...

My mistake. What I was trying to figure out was when you referred to "beginning racers" were you clumping all track newbies together regardless of prior cycling experience? And have you found that...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-29-12, 03:07 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,168
Posted By ethman

Are these recommendations for beginning cyclists...

Are these recommendations for beginning cyclists or just beginning Trackies? I've got a 48x15 on my bike now and feel like I could definitely push a bigger gear especially as I crank up the speed....
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-27-12, 02:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 725
Posted By ethman

Great, thanks everybody. Bitingduck- do you...

Great, thanks everybody.

Bitingduck- do you ever do Roger's sessions on Tues and Thur nights? I was out last Thur and I'm hoping to start doing those one night a week.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-26-12, 07:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 725
Posted By ethman

Gearing Q's

I tried to do a search to answer my questions, so I apologize in advance if this has been discussed to death already.

Recently picked up a used TK2. I saw on another thread where Carleton...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-26-12, 06:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 965
Posted By ethman

Biting Duck- thanks for that. I've got a million...

Biting Duck- thanks for that. I've got a million questions about the track now that I have a bike. So as not to get off topic, here's a few more tire-centric questions.

Sounds like the Contis...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-26-12, 11:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 727
Posted By ethman

Hendo- I recently emailed an info address at...

Hendo- I recently emailed an info address at Encino (I believe it was TRCKRCR@aol.com) and got one response from someone there. Apparently they do a Wed night series that may be starting soon and...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-26-12, 11:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 965
Posted By ethman

Just got a track bike that I'm planning to ride...

Just got a track bike that I'm planning to ride at Home Depot Center. The bike I got currently has Conti 4000 clinchers. Will those be fine?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-02-12, 09:53 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,091
Posted By ethman

no bueno?

no bueno?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-02-12, 05:02 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,091
Posted By ethman

I think that's what part of attracts me to the...

I think that's what part of attracts me to the sport... I just hope the payoff winds up being there this season with results!!!
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-02-12, 05:01 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,091
Posted By ethman

Last season? How did it go?

Last season? How did it go?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-02-12, 05:00 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,091
Posted By ethman

I agree about the coach, I will probably do that...

I agree about the coach, I will probably do that next season if I can afford it.

I'm not necessarily trying to cobble together a program, but I am trying to gather ideas just to make sure I...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-01-12, 02:53 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,091
Posted By ethman

yes, I realize I'm a fatty... but if I get any...

yes, I realize I'm a fatty... but if I get any thinner I may never, ever attract a mate... unless she likes anorexic guys. In all seriousness I'm going to have my body fat tested soon, but I think...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-01-12, 02:19 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,091
Posted By ethman

Alright, I'll bite. I didn't want to make this...

Alright, I'll bite. I didn't want to make this all about me, I was thinking discussion. But here goes:

Age: 38
Height: 6'
Weight: 165
Years Riding: 3
Years Racing: 2
Race Category: 4
2012...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-01-12, 08:51 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,091
Posted By ethman

My bad everyone... guess I was being too cryptic...

My bad everyone... guess I was being too cryptic with my post. For those of you not familiar I was referring to http://www.peakscoachinggroup.com/Articles/the_next_level.pdf as the "next level". I'm...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-31-12, 11:22 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,091
Posted By ethman

The "Next Level"... discussion.

I didn't want to use the dreaded "th" word that gets thrown around so much for fear some may claw their eyes out.

I'm giving the "next level" a go this season. Every time I feel like I've got a...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-31-12, 06:54 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,653
Posted By ethman

How do I know when the Garmin is ready? And how...

How do I know when the Garmin is ready? And how do I save the rides as .fit files too???
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-31-12, 08:46 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,653
Posted By ethman

I tried this but nothing changed. I even tried...

I tried this but nothing changed. I even tried lowering the variance down to 10%...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-30-12, 10:11 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,653
Posted By ethman

ericm- I'm having a problem I'm hoping you (or...

ericm- I'm having a problem I'm hoping you (or maybe someone else) can help me with. Last weekend my Garmin recorded a power spike of 20,000 watts for a few seconds. As much as I'd like to believe...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-28-12, 06:37 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,653
Posted By ethman

Now that I know this I might be bugging you with...

Now that I know this I might be bugging you with more questions!!!

Thanks for replying and for writing this part of the program. It's awesome that you and the other writers created such a great...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-28-12, 06:35 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,653
Posted By ethman

No kidding. Your last point about SB...

No kidding.



Your last point about SB not falling as much makes sense. I'm sure as the season progresses and I rack up more miles and workouts the Performance Manager will makes more sense.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-27-12, 12:47 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,653
Posted By ethman

Help with Performance Manager???

I'm still a good month and half away from doing any tapering, but I'm trying to get a handle on the Performance Manager in GC. I've be re-reading the chapter of Training with Power that describes it...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-18-12, 03:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,690
Posted By ethman

haha... normally I would agree, but when riding...

haha... normally I would agree, but when riding over 20mph these babies felt great. or maybe it's just all in mind, kind of like the voices I converse with every night. and for the people on here to...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-18-12, 12:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,690
Posted By ethman

Deeper rims=Wow!

I just finished building a 38mm front wheel for my bike and took it for a ride (I having been using a 38mm in back for several months now) and was blown away. There seemed to be a slight benefit to...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-25-11, 02:49 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 8,405
Posted By ethman

in the 2 1/2 seasons i've raced this was the...

in the 2 1/2 seasons i've raced this was the hardest race I've ever done. not that I have tons of race experience like some of the other folks on here... just be prepared to suffer- a lot.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-17-11, 05:22 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,734
Posted By ethman

OP- great post, something that I've been...

OP- great post, something that I've been wondering about as well.

I've been zealous about sticking to my plan and making my Z2 rides, Z2 RIDES! I rarely stray from my wattage and will literally...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-24-11, 05:29 PM
Replies: 8,473
Views: 774,808
Posted By ethman

Just went for my first tempo ride outdoors WITH a...

Just went for my first tempo ride outdoors WITH a powermeter. I've did a bunch of tempo riding last season with HR only and have about 5 workouts on rollers this season with my PM, but today was the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-13-11, 10:36 AM
Replies: 25,990
Views: 1,467,283
Posted By ethman

I was out yesterday for about 4 and 1/2 hours....

I was out yesterday for about 4 and 1/2 hours. Wore a vest and brought a rain jacket just in case. I must have switched between the vest and jacket four times during the ride. kept hitting patches of...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-05-11, 02:29 PM
Replies: 25,990
Views: 1,467,283
Posted By ethman

FTP test failure: Tried to do an FTP test today...

FTP test failure: Tried to do an FTP test today but my power faded pretty quickly... guess I shouldn't have gone out drinking last night.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-02-11, 10:20 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 8,197
Posted By ethman

As someone who recently relocated back to SoCal...

As someone who recently relocated back to SoCal from NY let me tell you how nice it feels to be back! I'm reading about snow, rain, and other nastiness back east and I can't help but laugh to myself...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-31-11, 07:39 PM
Replies: 8,473
Views: 774,808
Posted By ethman

Here's one noob that's ready to start nerding out...

Here's one noob that's ready to start nerding out with my new PM toy...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-30-11, 10:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 905
Posted By ethman

I've got the bible. Also recently added a PM to...

I've got the bible. Also recently added a PM to the arsenal as well as Training With A PM. The Allen/Coggan book has been really helpful and the workouts are much more specific which I like.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-30-11, 09:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 905
Posted By ethman

I wish I could afford it right now. I had one...

I wish I could afford it right now. I had one last season when I was making more money, but this season I've got to do it on my own...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-29-11, 04:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 905
Posted By ethman

Thanks for the response. 2 questions for you. #1,...

Thanks for the response. 2 questions for you. #1, I thought people generally started adding some tempo work in to the middle and late base period (which is why I planned to start sprinkling it in)....
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-28-11, 11:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 905
Posted By ethman

When do you decide it's time to increase your workout intensity?

I'm self coaching this year and have a few questions about how to sequence workouts. Next month is my first official base period and I plan to start my tempo and SST intervals then. I've been careful...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-08-11, 03:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,624
Posted By ethman

Thanks for the posts, this has helped put things...

Thanks for the posts, this has helped put things into perspective. I'll have to experiment some more next season with rest weeks.



And apparently I'll have to do research on how cyclists...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-06-11, 10:20 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,624
Posted By ethman

maybe i fall in to this category as well. I'll...

maybe i fall in to this category as well. I'll have to experiment for the next rest week and see if what you do works better.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-06-11, 10:19 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,624
Posted By ethman

This particular week is my official "i'm done...

This particular week is my official "i'm done with regimented training" for the year. but in the past I've been following the classic Friel model (which my coach from this year followed as well) of 3...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-11, 05:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 475
Posted By ethman

+1 on this jacket. Not sure what your winters are...

+1 on this jacket. Not sure what your winters are like, but you can use that jacket for even the coldest of cold days (the teens and twenties) and it's great for spring and fall too. And I agree,...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-06-11, 05:47 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,624
Posted By ethman

Rest Week Lethargy

I'm in the middle of a rest week and for probably for the 3rd or 4th time this season I've felt really lethargic all week. My training has been pretty consistent and taxing all season, and I've...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-11, 09:41 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,701
Posted By ethman

again, it has everything to do with WHO you're...

again, it has everything to do with WHO you're riding with. it was the road's fault??? Seriously? if you were riding with people who were looking out for each other it wouldn't have happened.
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