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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-30-10, 06:26 AM
Replies: 8,473
Views: 775,002
Posted By Apus^2

FTP = Determined with power (can be done...

FTP = Determined with power (can be done anywhere)
Lactate Threshold = Determined in lab or estimated with HR monitor.

To me, it is a lot easier to do one of the several types of power tests (20...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-14-10, 06:55 AM
Replies: 8,473
Views: 775,002
Posted By Apus^2

I haven't downloaded a test in a while (new...

I haven't downloaded a test in a while (new computer, too cheap to buy WKO+, too lazy to learn golden cheetah), but usually after a (really) good warm up I'd start with the first 10 minutes being my...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-13-10, 01:33 PM
Replies: 8,473
Views: 775,002
Posted By Apus^2

In my book, all out for 20 minutes is the same as...

In my book, all out for 20 minutes is the same as hard as you can go 20 minutes. It implies some sort of pacing.

My pacing isn't steady though. It gradually increases until the last 2-3 minutes...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-25-10, 11:59 AM
Replies: 8,473
Views: 775,002
Posted By Apus^2

I stopped doing the 5 minute all out effort...

I stopped doing the 5 minute all out effort because I completely destroyed myself doing it. I wouldn't be able to do 20 minutes at 80% after the all out effort. I think I read an Friel post...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-24-10, 06:47 AM
Replies: 8,473
Views: 775,002
Posted By Apus^2

I do all my VO2 and FTP specific workouts on my...

I do all my VO2 and FTP specific workouts on my trainer (about to to get back on my rollers)--2x20's, ZeCanons, 5x5'x5RI, etc. I don't have anything remotely close to me where I can go for more than...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-27-10, 12:41 PM
Replies: 8,473
Views: 775,002
Posted By Apus^2

Ok. How do I specify when a season begins and...

Ok. How do I specify when a season begins and ends in Golden Cheetah?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-22-10, 09:32 AM
Replies: 8,473
Views: 775,002
Posted By Apus^2

From Training and Racing with a Power Meter by...

From Training and Racing with a Power Meter by Allen and Coggan:

"...an effort in which one goes over threshold power by at least 20 percent and holds it there for at least one minute." (pg 113)
...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-19-10, 08:16 AM
Replies: 8,473
Views: 775,002
Posted By Apus^2

I do pacing workouts on rollers/trainer. With...

I do pacing workouts on rollers/trainer. With some good music set, the "shorter" intervals aren't too hard to get through at the target wattage.

Well, they aren't too hard until you reach the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-19-10, 06:56 AM
Replies: 8,473
Views: 775,002
Posted By Apus^2

If you have a good idea of what your LTHR is,...

If you have a good idea of what your LTHR is, here is another method to calculating your ftp. Again, from one of my favorite resources, Mr. Friel's blog:

...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-18-10, 07:09 AM
Replies: 8,473
Views: 775,002
Posted By Apus^2

Functional Threshold Power--max power you can...

Functional Threshold Power--max power you can hold for an hour, basically the power equivalent of LTHR. Be ready to be shredded for not searching first.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-18-10, 06:13 AM
Replies: 8,473
Views: 775,002
Posted By Apus^2

You should be able to hold your FTP for an hour...

You should be able to hold your FTP for an hour (by definition). So really, 2 minutes rest should be more enough. You really shouldn't need any. I'd say you should start getting uncomfortable...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-04-09, 02:44 PM
Replies: 8,473
Views: 775,002
Posted By Apus^2

If you clear it (by pressing both buttons and...

If you clear it (by pressing both buttons and holding), all info is gone. When I don't have a chance to download between rides, I usually put it in interval mode and start a new interval.

You do...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-04-09, 02:33 PM
Replies: 8,473
Views: 775,002
Posted By Apus^2

I don't think so--the only way I know is to...

I don't think so--the only way I know is to simultaneously press down the two buttons and that clears everything.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-02-09, 07:46 AM
Replies: 8,473
Views: 775,002
Posted By Apus^2

I'd say that isn't the best number, but it is a...

I'd say that isn't the best number, but it is a number. My 20 minute tests have (had, but I'm coming back) me wanting to die at the end, usually with my HR around 195 ish (LTHR~185). If you had 3...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-26-09, 09:55 AM
Replies: 8,473
Views: 775,002
Posted By Apus^2

I think it wouldn't be a bad idea to do your next...

I think it wouldn't be a bad idea to do your next two tri's, as you have probably done with your previous ones, with your HR monitor. Use your powertap just to gather data during these events. This...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-07-09, 08:22 AM
Replies: 8,473
Views: 775,002
Posted By Apus^2

Ok, I see. You may have a pinched wire in your...

Ok, I see. You may have a pinched wire in your receiver cable. You can pick up a new one (as you are doing) or if you have steady hands, you can fix the damaged area. May take a little bit of time...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-07-09, 08:04 AM
Replies: 8,473
Views: 775,002
Posted By Apus^2

What did it come with, if not the shark fin? I'm...

What did it come with, if not the shark fin? I'm looking on Saris.com and the only wired receiver they have is the shark fin.

Is there some other aftermarket receiver available?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-05-09, 09:31 AM
Replies: 8,473
Views: 775,002
Posted By Apus^2

Here ya go.

Here ya go.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-23-09, 06:55 AM
Replies: 8,473
Views: 775,002
Posted By Apus^2

psssht. it took me a while to figure that out...

psssht. it took me a while to figure that out myself.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-23-09, 06:40 AM
Replies: 8,473
Views: 775,002
Posted By Apus^2

Are you telling it to recalculate zones (options...

Are you telling it to recalculate zones (options -> Calculate zones -> coggan power levels (or whatever))?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-21-09, 02:12 PM
Replies: 8,473
Views: 775,002
Posted By Apus^2

can you select multiple files at once?

can you select multiple files at once?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-21-09, 12:50 PM
Replies: 8,473
Views: 775,002
Posted By Apus^2

keep d&d references out of the manly race forum. ...

keep d&d references out of the manly race forum. ;)
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-20-09, 07:46 AM
Replies: 8,473
Views: 775,002
Posted By Apus^2

I have a race @ 3 hrs with an IF of .91 and...

I have a race @ 3 hrs with an IF of .91 and another with an IF of .94. However, looking at both of those, a week later I bumped my ftp up ~ 20 watts.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-15-09, 09:33 AM
Replies: 8,473
Views: 775,002
Posted By Apus^2

Stop light?

Stop light?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-09-09, 12:05 PM
Replies: 8,473
Views: 775,002
Posted By Apus^2

+1

+1
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-09-09, 09:47 AM
Replies: 8,473
Views: 775,002
Posted By Apus^2

I put saran wrap over the computer/mount so the...

I put saran wrap over the computer/mount so the connections stay dry
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-08-09, 11:24 AM
Replies: 8,473
Views: 775,002
Posted By Apus^2

Np! Average power for that race was 264. I was...

Np! Average power for that race was 264. I was up front doing a lot of work and trying to get in breaks, etc.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-08-09, 11:16 AM
Replies: 8,473
Views: 775,002
Posted By Apus^2

Sorry, just saw this. I'm not sure how...

Sorry, just saw this.

I'm not sure how helpful it would be--I've been using a p-tap for 4 months so I don't have a wealth of information. But here is an MMP for NP with December's and up to...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-01-09, 11:44 AM
Replies: 8,473
Views: 775,002
Posted By Apus^2

Holding both buttons down clears it clean. If I...

Holding both buttons down clears it clean. If I have multiple workouts (that don't involve intervals), I start a new interval per workout. Use the interval function to separate workouts if you need...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-01-09, 08:38 AM
Replies: 8,473
Views: 775,002
Posted By Apus^2

175 lbs. I hope to get to 170, but my wife...

175 lbs. I hope to get to 170, but my wife strategically places ben & jerry peanut butter cup ice cream in the freezer to keep that from happening.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-01-09, 08:01 AM
Replies: 8,473
Views: 775,002
Posted By Apus^2

My power has gone up 25-30 (320-345/350) watts in...

My power has gone up 25-30 (320-345/350) watts in the past 4 months training with power. I do know that after a build block going into a rest period I'm wiped. I get stronger (fresher) just taking...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-01-09, 07:23 AM
Replies: 8,473
Views: 775,002
Posted By Apus^2

Dunno, but last month I was doing my pacing...

Dunno, but last month I was doing my pacing intervals with the last one ending at 337 watts. Took 4 days off and when I did them last night I wasn't maxing myself out at 350+. Sounds like the rest...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-23-09, 06:10 PM
Replies: 8,473
Views: 775,002
Posted By Apus^2

+1 to asgell. go to google wattage forum and...

+1 to asgell. go to google wattage forum and search this:

lies, damned lies, and statistics (everything you need to know about how the NP algorithm treats variability)
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-23-09, 05:27 PM
Replies: 8,473
Views: 775,002
Posted By Apus^2

check out the wattage forum on google. it has...

check out the wattage forum on google. it has been, and is being, extensively discussed.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-18-09, 10:18 AM
Replies: 8,473
Views: 775,002
Posted By Apus^2

you messed up your sig digs. ;)

you messed up your sig digs. ;)
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-22-09, 07:26 PM
Replies: 8,473
Views: 775,002
Posted By Apus^2

Not yet. I do keep a fire extinguisher close. ;)

Not yet. I do keep a fire extinguisher close. ;)
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-22-09, 01:22 PM
Replies: 8,473
Views: 775,002
Posted By Apus^2

I have a towel thrown under my rear roller...

I have a towel thrown under my rear roller wheels. I can do 415 watts for 5 minutes. If I need more resistance, I'll throw one under my front wheel.

The downside to this is that the roller stops...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-16-09, 01:20 PM
Replies: 8,473
Views: 775,002
Posted By Apus^2

Stomp tests--is there an optimum gear combination?

Stomp tests--is there an optimum gear combination?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-04-09, 08:03 AM
Replies: 8,473
Views: 775,002
Posted By Apus^2

Cool. I guess that is a running (:rolleyes:)...

Cool. I guess that is a running (:rolleyes:) thing and useless for us.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-04-09, 07:51 AM
Replies: 8,473
Views: 775,002
Posted By Apus^2

Tanhalt mentioned the wattage forum--huge thread...

Tanhalt mentioned the wattage forum--huge thread over there that will make you not want to ever bother with it again.

Ok. I know what Pw:HR is, anybody know what Pa:HR is? What does it measure?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-12-09, 12:44 PM
Replies: 8,473
Views: 775,002
Posted By Apus^2

5 min + rollers. I'll be doing outdoors for...

5 min + rollers. I'll be doing outdoors for anything less.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-12-08, 07:48 AM
Replies: 8,473
Views: 775,002
Posted By Apus^2

Have a question for yall concerning training. I...

Have a question for yall concerning training. I generally get in about 3 rides in the work week, for a total TSS of 250-270 for those rides. I'm trying to keep my weekly TSS at around 550-600 right...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-08-08, 12:08 PM
Replies: 8,473
Views: 775,002
Posted By Apus^2

I had a 1 hour 15 minute "interval" on Sunday...

I had a 1 hour 15 minute "interval" on Sunday where my average power was 278 watts, but my normalized power was 312 watts (kinda cool, because my FTP was 310, I need to bump it some)
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-08-08, 09:08 AM
Replies: 8,473
Views: 775,002
Posted By Apus^2

I've got a question about the power distribution...

I've got a question about the power distribution chart--since it is a quick and dirty way of estimating ftp, what bins do yall use? I looked at my ride yesterday with two bin sizes, 10 and 20 watts....
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-03-08, 06:36 AM
Replies: 8,473
Views: 775,002
Posted By Apus^2

By the way, all yall with p-taps. How many...

By the way, all yall with p-taps. How many seconds do yall use for averaging Power, Speed, Cadence and Heart Rate (Slow/Regular/Fast)?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-03-08, 06:29 AM
Replies: 8,473
Views: 775,002
Posted By Apus^2

I read training with power in three days (I...

I read training with power in three days (I haven't read the racing chapter yet, though).

Here is what has helped me the last few weeks:

Read the book.
Ride around with the p-tap, just to see...
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