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Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
06-28-14, 01:17 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,007
Posted By hamster

If anything, my FTP is overestimated. Here are...

If anything, my FTP is overestimated. Here are the numbers from 2013: 216 W @ 0:30, 201 W @ 1:00, 193 W @ 1:50 (4300' hill climb), 158 W @ 3:00, 154 W @ 4:00 (6000' hill climb), estimated FTP 220 W. ...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
06-28-14, 11:09 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,007
Posted By hamster

Re-read the starting post in the thread. The...

Re-read the starting post in the thread. The person is complaining about being unable to go faster than 10.1 mph even during 2-3 hour rides. My power data has me at 87% FTP for 1h50 and 71% FTP for 3...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
06-04-14, 02:53 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,007
Posted By hamster

It's not hard to demonstrate that it isn't. ...

It's not hard to demonstrate that it isn't.

Let's use a calculator at Bicycle Speed (Velocity) And Power Calculator (http://www.kreuzotter.de/english/espeed.htm) and plug in some numbers. For...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
06-04-14, 08:10 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,007
Posted By hamster

But they are paved, right? And it's asphalt, not...

But they are paved, right? And it's asphalt, not cobblestone or gravel? How bad do they need to be to necessitate wide tires?
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
06-04-14, 07:42 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,007
Posted By hamster

It's not insulting, it's a statement that OP has...

It's not insulting, it's a statement that OP has something wrong with his setup. 2 years ago I was coming off a long cycling break, I had BMI 27..28, and I was seeing moving averages 12..13 mph on...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
06-03-14, 08:18 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,007
Posted By hamster

Yes, you may be weak, but I'm pretty sure that my...

Yes, you may be weak, but I'm pretty sure that my 70 year old mother-in-law can go faster than 10.1 mph moving average on a properly set up road bike with proper clothes, and she never cycled a day...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
06-03-14, 06:21 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,007
Posted By hamster

I think we need to go into details to understand...

I think we need to go into details to understand _why_ you're only seeing 10 mph average.

Can you answer these questions:

* On a typical long hill (say, above 5% grade), what is your typical...
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