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Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-14, 04:56 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,819
Posted By Dunbar

A BF member suggested it to me - Mandeville (aka...

A BF member suggested it to me - Mandeville (aka Mandeville Canyon Rd) - is a popular climb with roadies in the Santa Monica / Brentwood area. One of the few places you can go 20 minutes...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-14, 04:40 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,819
Posted By Dunbar

Getting better at pacing myself. Averaged 285w...

Getting better at pacing myself. Averaged 285w for 20 minutes up the same climb today. Started slightly under target power and didn't feel like I was dying half way up this time.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-14, 12:27 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,819
Posted By Dunbar

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LfUD2DgVqX4/Uyk...

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LfUD2DgVqX4/Uyk4qyb_woI/AAAAAAAAARg/uUeYGpT940M/w1029-h527-no/Screen+Shot+2014-03-18+at+11.25.47+PM.png
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Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-14, 10:02 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,819
Posted By Dunbar

Second attempt max avg 20 minute power 268w. I...

Second attempt max avg 20 minute power 268w. I paced myself poorly though and faded for the last 3 minutes. I'm reminded how much I don't like climbing.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-14, 02:51 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,819
Posted By Dunbar

First time up an unfamiliar climb in 90 degree...

First time up an unfamiliar climb in 90 degree heat so I decided just to scout it out. FTP tests only work if you're actually going hard...Haters gonna hate.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-14, 05:55 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,819
Posted By Dunbar

I do have more power files but none with...

I do have more power files but none with intervals of more than ~15 minutes. I just found out about a local climb that allows you to go 20-25 minutes uninterrupted. I scouted it out Saturday and I...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-14, 04:52 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,819
Posted By Dunbar

I'll do the test when I have the time. I doubt it...

I'll do the test when I have the time. I doubt it will be a quick enough timeline to satisfy the armchair quarterbacks here. At that point it will probably be counterproductive to bump this thread...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-14, 04:31 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,819
Posted By Dunbar

I don't disagree that if your goal is to put up...

I don't disagree that if your goal is to put up very consistent numbers during an interval or test a trainer is superior. I just find them completely unenjoyable to use. I may buy one if I can find a...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-14, 03:25 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,819
Posted By Dunbar

I had a cheap mag trainer which I sold before...

I had a cheap mag trainer which I sold before getting the PM. I absolutely despised riding the thing. I understand that some people use them out of necessity and others enjoy the bang-for-the buck...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-14, 03:02 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,819
Posted By Dunbar

Cheap mag trainers have very little inertia which...

Cheap mag trainers have very little inertia which means they don't simulate riding conditions on the road. Translation - unless you spend a lot of time riding them they suck for testing FTP.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-14, 02:58 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,819
Posted By Dunbar

I've thought about it but good fluid trainers...

I've thought about it but good fluid trainers that mimic road feel are ~$300. Hard to justify spending that much just to test FTP.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-14, 02:45 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,819
Posted By Dunbar

I was referring to psimet's FTP estimates based...

I was referring to psimet's FTP estimates based on the info posted. I've consistently said I don't think my FTP is being grossly overestimated...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-14, 02:44 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,819
Posted By Dunbar

I get it, it's probably hard for somebody from...

I get it, it's probably hard for somebody from Oklahoma to understand.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-14, 02:32 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,819
Posted By Dunbar

I live in West Los Angeles which means 20 minute...

I live in West Los Angeles which means 20 minute uninterrupted stretches of road are extremely hard to find. I did get a suggestion for a 20 minute climb that I'm going to start using even though I...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-14, 02:05 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,819
Posted By Dunbar

It doesn't seem to make a difference. I tried the...

It doesn't seem to make a difference. I tried the Monod protocol 3/12, 1/10, 5/10 and they all arrive the same number +/- 5w or so. And I wouldn't call NP from a 1h race useless for most people. Race...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-14, 01:42 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,819
Posted By Dunbar

I went back and looked at the best efforts power...

I went back and looked at the best efforts power curve for the entire year. There was very little difference in power at the durations I used to calculate critical power.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-14, 01:28 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,819
Posted By Dunbar

We started in this thread with my FTP obviously...

We started in this thread with my FTP obviously being 210 to 220. Now we're up to 250. I'm using 280 and the CP model puts me at 270. I don't think I'm grossly overestimating my FTP. When I get a...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-14, 01:05 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,819
Posted By Dunbar

Because the experts here on the 41 have...

Because the experts here on the 41 have demonstrated such superior knowledge of the subject matter...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-14, 01:03 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,819
Posted By Dunbar

It's called an NP buster. See link below. If your...

It's called an NP buster. See link below. If your NP from a 1h race was really 23% above FTP that makes you an extreme outlier. I suspect your FTP is set low.

Alex's Cycle Blog: You can't touch...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-14, 12:42 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,819
Posted By Dunbar

I'll take Andy Coggan's word over anyone in this...

I'll take Andy Coggan's word over anyone in this thread. He's actually demonstrated that he knows what he's talking about.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-14, 12:30 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,819
Posted By Dunbar

You guys are obviously smarter than Hunter Allen,...

You guys are obviously smarter than Hunter Allen, Andy Coggan, Chris Carmichael etc. They are the ones who came up with the methods of estimating FTP using durations shorter than 60 minutes. I didn't...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-14, 02:54 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,819
Posted By Dunbar

You might want to re-read the link below. So far,...

You might want to re-read the link below. So far, you've demonstrated limited knowledge of the accepted methods to estimate FTP.

Andy Coggan's Seven Deadly Sins | Two Wheel Blogs...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-14, 12:07 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,819
Posted By Dunbar

Sorry mate, but you're wrong again. You need to...

Sorry mate, but you're wrong again. You need to re read it. And the software is calculating CP, not me, so it's not like I'm making this stuff up.

Essentially all you need is at least two (or...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-14, 11:37 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,819
Posted By Dunbar

I put two files in and got the same number...

I put two files in and got the same number (269w). CP and FTP are essentially equal from what I've read.

Critical Power#5 (Critical Power) is also a very useful means of estimating FTP. It...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-14, 02:30 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,819
Posted By Dunbar

Haven't used Golden Cheetah before but I just...

Haven't used Golden Cheetah before but I just downloaded it. Here's my CP from the interval session on Tuesday. From what I've read CP is roughly equal to FTP.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-14, 04:44 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,819
Posted By Dunbar

Will do, I do appreciate the helpful responses. I...

Will do, I do appreciate the helpful responses. I could do with a lot less of the buffoons.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-14, 03:54 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,819
Posted By Dunbar

All I've learned in this thread is that we should...

All I've learned in this thread is that we should probably just stick to talking about which set of carbon clinchers to buy in the 41. I definitely will not be coming here in the future seeking...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-14, 03:13 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,819
Posted By Dunbar

You're entitled to your opinion. I'm mainly...

You're entitled to your opinion. I'm mainly taking issue with your vehement insistence that my FTP must be 220 (or whatever your latest estimate is) when my data suggests otherwise. There are many...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-14, 02:52 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,819
Posted By Dunbar

http://img2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20130707145337/...

http://img2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20130707145337/degrassi/images/f/fc/Britney-confused_zps9eff516a.gif
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-14, 02:36 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,819
Posted By Dunbar

That my "issue" with breathing at low power has...

That my "issue" with breathing at low power has absolutely nothing to do with my FTP being set WAY too high. Everyone who is insisting that must be the case is starting with a flawed premise. That is...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-14, 02:28 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,819
Posted By Dunbar

Those e-wang charts show all-out max 5 minute...

Those e-wang charts show all-out max 5 minute power at 120-125% above FTP. That means you shouldn't be able to hold 120% for 12 minutes or your FTP is set too low.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-14, 02:04 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,819
Posted By Dunbar

If your FTP is set correctly you should not be...

If your FTP is set correctly you should not be able to ride at 120% of FTP for more than 3-5 minutes continuously.

http://bikeraceinfo.com/images-all/training-images/intensity-time-graph.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-14, 01:21 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,819
Posted By Dunbar

Sorry mate, but I think you're wrong. Anyone who...

Sorry mate, but I think you're wrong. Anyone who can push 300 watts (120% of FTP) for 12 minutes continuously does not have an FTP of 250. Especially if they can do it back to back during an interval...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-14, 12:35 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,819
Posted By Dunbar

I currently have my FTP set at 280w. I think that...

I currently have my FTP set at 280w. I think that may be a little low but haven't been able to test it in a while. Here is the power curve from the interval ride...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-14, 12:04 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,819
Posted By Dunbar

Classic 41 is right, I guess I shouldn't be...

Classic 41 is right, I guess I shouldn't be surprised by the buffoonery here anymore. I'll be sure to head straight to the doctor based on your expert 41 medical credentials...



25w...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-14, 11:14 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,819
Posted By Dunbar

Fair enough, I think that's good info. Here is a...

Fair enough, I think that's good info. Here is a bigger photo of the interval ride...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-14, 09:59 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,819
Posted By Dunbar

I think you guys are overthinking it. I have no...

I think you guys are overthinking it. I have no problem hitting power numbers when I'm doing intervals.

Here is the power summary...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-14, 04:48 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,819
Posted By Dunbar

Like I said, looking at my power data I'm fairly...

Like I said, looking at my power data I'm fairly certain that's not true. I'm not talking while I do intervals. I'm talking about having a fairly long winded (no pun intended) conversation.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-14, 03:28 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,819
Posted By Dunbar

The thing is I set out on an easy ride. For the...

The thing is I set out on an easy ride. For the entire ride my HR never went above zone 2 and power was way 30-40% below FTP while I was chatting with the fellow rider. It's not the first time I lost...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-14, 02:52 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,819
Posted By Dunbar

Maybe practice makes perfect? Isn't there a...

Maybe practice makes perfect? Isn't there a breathing technique required to wind instruments?

I mainly just wanted to see if anyone else had a similar experience. Sounds like this answer is no.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-14, 02:02 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,819
Posted By Dunbar

I'll be happy to post my power numbers, and back...

I'll be happy to post my power numbers, and back it up, but that seems to frowned upon around here (i.e., seen as bragging.)
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-14, 10:45 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,819
Posted By Dunbar

I'm pretty sure that's not the case. I think I...

I'm pretty sure that's not the case. I think I just need to learn to breath through my nose while talking on the bike. I was just curious if anyone else had the same experience.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-14, 11:40 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,819
Posted By Dunbar

Talking While Riding Is Hard

I've been chatting with some fellow cyclists while out on my normal rides and who would've thought it could be so hard? I'll be cruising along at 60-70% of FTP, chatting away, and feel like I'm about...
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