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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-16-14, 03:16 PM
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Posted By waterrockets

your ovo leg, or the other one?

your ovo leg, or the other one?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-16-14, 01:35 PM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,255,209
Posted By waterrockets

Yeah, once I get into the mode of completely...

Yeah, once I get into the mode of completely checking my ego at the door, I can just ride base and nothing else. Good to remember that I should ride in anger anyway, once in a while. I remember the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-15-14, 03:22 PM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,255,209
Posted By waterrockets

Yeah, ok, seeing is believing. I could watch an...

Yeah, ok, seeing is believing. I could watch an episode... it's been a while.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-15-14, 10:59 AM
Replies: 18,950
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Posted By waterrockets

Went out for a Tour de Gruene tune-up ride...

Went out for a Tour de Gruene tune-up ride yesterday with some friends. We went fast, and it hurt.

I'm looking good for that race, I think. My TTT partner is a friend from Houston (had to cast a...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-15-14, 10:56 AM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,255,209
Posted By waterrockets

♫♪Rock and roll... ♪♫♪ ...

♫♪Rock and roll... ♪♫♪



>recordscratch.wav< O_o
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-03-14, 01:44 PM
Replies: 18,950
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Posted By waterrockets

I'm a touch taller than you and dropped weigh...

I'm a touch taller than you and dropped weigh from 183 to 167 one year, just to see what would happen. This was my high school sedentary weight. I did lose some top end power (1' went from ~820W to...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-29-14, 03:05 PM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,255,209
Posted By waterrockets

2x30s today. Almost matched power on the second...

2x30s today. Almost matched power on the second one, but felt horrible the last 10 minutes, so dropped 3W.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-26-14, 02:54 PM
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Views: 1,255,209
Posted By waterrockets

Had a good week. Only workouts of note were three...

Had a good week. Only workouts of note were three threshold workouts. Did a 2x30s, 6x5x1s, and 2x20s + 1x10. It would appear I've finally taken my threshold back over 300W again, but I need to get...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-22-14, 09:59 AM
Replies: 18,950
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Posted By waterrockets

I'm guessing "Riding" is your gf's name? Does she...

I'm guessing "Riding" is your gf's name? Does she have a red hoodie?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-18-14, 07:06 AM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,255,209
Posted By waterrockets

lol

lol
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-16-14, 07:52 AM
Replies: 18,950
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Posted By waterrockets

Him: "You can't wheelsuck back there all day." ...

Him: "You can't wheelsuck back there all day."

Me: "Watch me."

But I knew better. That's what it took to get third (he won).
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-08-14, 04:12 PM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,255,209
Posted By waterrockets

They always start off full, if that helps. They...

They always start off full, if that helps. They go faster than a pinch flat in my hands.

There is no better jalapeno chip made.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-08-14, 03:05 PM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,255,209
Posted By waterrockets

I've done 10 crits on a wrapper. Still training...

I've done 10 crits on a wrapper. Still training on the same wrapper. I had to double it up though.

Mylar is a modern marvel.

I have the bag from one of these rubber-banded with my spare tube....
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-26-14, 07:43 AM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,255,209
Posted By waterrockets

Been sick since we got back from vacation. Up all...

Been sick since we got back from vacation. Up all night coughing. Feel ok during the day, but can't seem to sleep upright enough to feel ok at night. Anyhoo, I'll get back on the bike today and see...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-22-14, 09:14 AM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,255,209
Posted By waterrockets

No. You might have a more aggressive position...

No. You might have a more aggressive position than you're built for. Also, look up with your eyes first, and your head second.

I'll get it on longer (4+ hour rides), but still not more sore than...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-21-14, 07:29 AM
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Posted By waterrockets

Sweet!

Sweet!
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-06-14, 12:44 PM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,255,209
Posted By waterrockets

Damn. Did you end up with an NP-buster...

Damn. Did you end up with an NP-buster (http://alex-cycle.blogspot.com.au/2013/03/you-cant-touch-this-part-ii.html)?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-05-14, 01:45 PM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,255,209
Posted By waterrockets

Except for the proofreading bit :twitchy: ...

Except for the proofreading bit :twitchy:

:thumb:
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-05-14, 11:32 AM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,255,209
Posted By waterrockets

holy crap bmcphx. I hate to hear that. How is the...

holy crap bmcphx. I hate to hear that. How is the recovery going? Back at work yet? Hopefully the legal stuff and medical/insurance paperwork isn't too much of a stress source during recovery.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-05-14, 08:06 AM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,255,209
Posted By waterrockets

Awesome! Start testing now. The rapid gains you...

Awesome! Start testing now. The rapid gains you see will be very motivating :)
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-04-14, 07:46 AM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,255,209
Posted By waterrockets

Three hours on Saturday, and two on Sunday....

Three hours on Saturday, and two on Sunday. Commuting today, plus threshold planned at lunch. Should be a good week.

The kids are at camp. All three of them.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-30-14, 08:03 AM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,255,209
Posted By waterrockets

I wish there was a better way. A clean bolt and a...

I wish there was a better way. A clean bolt and a bolt slathered in oil, both tightened to 6nm will not be under the same tension.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-22-14, 08:44 PM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,255,209
Posted By waterrockets

Yeah, I've requested not to numb for a couple...

Yeah, I've requested not to numb for a couple fillings. Much better in my opinion. If it's a shallow drilling, there's really not too much discomfort. One time it got a little rough for about 5...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-21-14, 03:53 PM
Replies: 18,950
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Posted By waterrockets

I think this is one of those instances where you...

I think this is one of those instances where you may not logically pull it together so it makes good sense. If you have the support of friends and family to keep all the balls in the air that you...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-20-14, 09:28 PM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,255,209
Posted By waterrockets

I watched USAPCC descent off Independence Pass in...

I watched USAPCC descent off Independence Pass in the rain, and that night had dinner with my friend/part-time coach. This is the 6xTdF guy, and I asked him how they know how much brake to grab on a...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-18-14, 01:15 PM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,255,209
Posted By waterrockets

lol It's like I'm arguing with Costanza. I...

lol It's like I'm arguing with Costanza.

I guess I'll follow botto's lead on maintaining an ignore list. I can't have you wearing out my scroll wheel.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-18-14, 12:47 PM
Replies: 18,950
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Posted By waterrockets

No only that, but you make underhanded insults...

No only that, but you make underhanded insults when feigning acceptance of blame. It's like you're all three of the dirty parts humans find in their underwear, all in one package.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-18-14, 10:20 AM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,255,209
Posted By waterrockets

I wouldn't. Are you just gonna make stuff up now?...

I wouldn't. Are you just gonna make stuff up now?



What's the fun in that?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-18-14, 09:12 AM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,255,209
Posted By waterrockets

This is a training thread. I'm talking about...

This is a training thread. I'm talking about results in power tests on the flats and rollers.



Brilliant. I can't wait to cheer for you when Phil forgets your name on NBCSN.



Yeah? What's...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-17-14, 10:18 PM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,255,209
Posted By waterrockets

That's exactly how I felt until I trained it out....

That's exactly how I felt until I trained it out. When I first started winning with 1' attacks, it was always uphill. It had to be or I had no chance. I was hitting 10.4 W/kg in testing, but it had...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-16-14, 10:32 PM
Replies: 18,950
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Posted By waterrockets

I'm not claiming there aren't differences, for...

I'm not claiming there aren't differences, for sure. Position and inertia are very different. That said, I still corrected it to the point that my 5' power has tested, to the watt, the same on a 12%...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-16-14, 09:03 PM
Replies: 18,950
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Posted By waterrockets

Same here. Well, until I fixed it anyway.

Same here. Well, until I fixed it anyway.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-16-14, 02:00 PM
Replies: 18,950
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Posted By waterrockets

Your threshold is your threshold, so your results...

Your threshold is your threshold, so your results are highly unlikely to be affected by some kind of an issue with a constant 5% grade. I can't imagine what might have a negative impact. You might...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-16-14, 11:50 AM
Replies: 18,950
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Posted By waterrockets

SST today, with a planned detonation on a short...

SST today, with a planned detonation on a short 15% hill. Big-ringed over that one and got a PR on it. It's amazing that these bikes can take the kinds of forces they do. Form is coming.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-13-14, 07:47 PM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,255,209
Posted By waterrockets

Yeah, I get it now :)

Yeah, I get it now :)
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-13-14, 12:56 PM
Replies: 18,950
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Posted By waterrockets

Ah, I misunderstood, thinking you couldn't ride....

Ah, I misunderstood, thinking you couldn't ride. Good thing to enjoy. So just no racing because of crash risk with the bad paw?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-12-14, 07:54 PM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,255,209
Posted By waterrockets

Yeah, 6 weeks of finding something else to enjoy....

Yeah, 6 weeks of finding something else to enjoy. Sucks, but you've got the right attitude to enjoy it anyway.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-11-14, 01:43 PM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,255,209
Posted By waterrockets

Bump drills today, with Tyrell. No crashes....

Bump drills today, with Tyrell. No crashes. Mostly.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-08-14, 04:01 PM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,255,209
Posted By waterrockets

2x20s aborted by a flat and barely having time...

2x20s aborted by a flat and barely having time for the workout in the first place.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-08-14, 07:58 AM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,255,209
Posted By waterrockets

+1 lol though

+1

lol though
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-06-14, 09:01 PM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,255,209
Posted By waterrockets

mattm, at least you're at the point that it just...

mattm, at least you're at the point that it just gets better.

48 miles of hills (many over 12%) with EDR and another teammate today. Legs were roasted at the end. Good day.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-26-14, 05:59 AM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,255,209
Posted By waterrockets

I did not have it yesterday. Tried to do 5x5x5...

I did not have it yesterday. Tried to do 5x5x5 VO2Max intervals, but fell apart on the third one. Felt sick last night with aching and some lung strangeness, but feel pretty normal this morning....
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-24-14, 08:28 AM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,255,209
Posted By waterrockets

2x20x5 at 90%/70% in a torrential downpour...

2x20x5 at 90%/70% in a torrential downpour yesterday, and it was like heaven.

There's a neighborhood across the street from my office, and I do most of my intervals there because I don't have...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-23-14, 12:51 PM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,255,209
Posted By waterrockets

2x20x5. Work at 90%, recover at 70%. Rained...

2x20x5. Work at 90%, recover at 70%. Rained really hard on this ride, and that made it much more fun than it should have been.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-18-14, 07:28 AM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,255,209
Posted By waterrockets

Good luck on the job, and good job on the hill.

Good luck on the job, and good job on the hill.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-17-14, 08:08 AM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,255,209
Posted By waterrockets

Wow, you should keep doing that daily until the...

Wow, you should keep doing that daily until the Masters Pursuit Champs.

It really feels good to break a PR though. I don't believe I ever will again.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-17-14, 08:07 AM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,255,209
Posted By waterrockets

Calm down, Jessie.

Calm down, Jessie.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-09-14, 02:05 PM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,255,209
Posted By waterrockets

Rain ride -- 2x20x5 at 90%. There is no better...

Rain ride -- 2x20x5 at 90%. There is no better way to do 2x20s than in the rain.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-06-14, 07:20 AM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,255,209
Posted By waterrockets

Yeah, GC just has an interval search function....

Yeah, GC just has an interval search function. You tell hit how many and the duration, and it finds the "n" highest MMP sections at that duration. I haven't used the newer WKO versions, but GC's...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-05-14, 06:36 AM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,255,209
Posted By waterrockets

Base is likely the right approach, as you...

Base is likely the right approach, as you probably need to build threshold to push those various durations up and speed recovery between them. I wouldn't sweat it though, because you're just going to...
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