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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-27-15, 09:35 AM
Replies: 18,950
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Posted By Hermes

Absolutely, you do not want to miss knowing how...

Absolutely, you do not want to miss knowing how badly you suck when riding that bike.:D

With respect to travel, I did a tour in France a couple of years ago and climbed Mount Ventoux and I did a...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-27-15, 08:35 AM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,265,374
Posted By Hermes

Heathpack I would be unapologetic and ask for...

Heathpack I would be unapologetic and ask for your money back on both Stages and point to the documentation. You could also note that your SRM works perfectly with the same Garmin head units on...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-10-15, 09:23 AM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,265,374
Posted By Hermes

Glad the gym work is showing results. I did have...

Glad the gym work is showing results. I did have to put drops in my eyes after viewing the pics.



I think you are ready to start racing criteriums!:D
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-28-15, 10:01 AM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,265,374
Posted By Hermes

It will probably not quite work the way you...

It will probably not quite work the way you think. At altitude, there are genetic expressions that trigger and typically, hematocrit and red blood cell count increase. There are corresponding...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-28-15, 09:42 AM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,265,374
Posted By Hermes

The best approach is to show up the day of the...

The best approach is to show up the day of the race which you are doing. Each hour at elevation gets worse for 3 days and then slow acclimation begins. However, even at 5000 feet you may not have...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-27-15, 08:53 PM
Replies: 18,950
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Posted By Hermes

Here you go for six pack abs the easy way. UCI...

Here you go for six pack abs the easy way. UCI legal.

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u250/rallen94402/9b3489b995caeceee69ff9aa0540afde.jpg
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-26-15, 10:42 AM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,265,374
Posted By Hermes

Nice...If you click on the ERO link in the...

Nice...If you click on the ERO link in the article, there is an article about ERO and it features one of my teammates, Kevin P.

Below is a video of a scratch race that Cav wins. Note the position...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-23-15, 12:57 PM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,265,374
Posted By Hermes

mattm It makes sense to do the elite nationals...

mattm It makes sense to do the elite nationals since it is close and you have form. Good luck and glad you are feeling better.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-16-15, 04:03 PM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,265,374
Posted By Hermes

Now that my plantaris muscle is FUBAR, I have...

Now that my plantaris muscle is FUBAR, I have been looking at videos.

Here are amazing bits of bike handling, timing and power by Chris Hoy in the keirin - they do not always crash - skills...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-16-15, 03:48 PM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,265,374
Posted By Hermes

It was not clear why the head butt guy did it in...

It was not clear why the head butt guy did it in the first place. Intimidation? And those racers had to be doing 45 mph when they hit the deck. Crashing on a fixed gear bike at those cadences is...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-16-15, 10:29 AM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,265,374
Posted By Hermes

If you think crashing is part of the deal, then...

If you think crashing is part of the deal, then this is what you wear - more padding in helmet with ear pads, carbon fiber knuckled gloves, padded shoulders and etc.
...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-12-15, 09:23 AM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,265,374
Posted By Hermes

Power is the currency we use to buy speed. And...

Power is the currency we use to buy speed. And in each racing situation situation there is a cost for the speed that is a function of rider weight, frontal area, pack position, terrain and...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-03-15, 04:38 PM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,265,374
Posted By Hermes

Man, you got me by a 1/2 size.

Man, you got me by a 1/2 size.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-03-15, 11:58 AM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,265,374
Posted By Hermes

You may just choke.:D Ask me how I know. I...

You may just choke.:D

Ask me how I know. I have found that in golf, tennis, football, skiing and cycling that I have to try to simulate mentally race situations in my mind when training. Hitting...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-29-15, 04:30 PM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,265,374
Posted By Hermes

Yes sir.

Yes sir.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-29-15, 04:05 PM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,265,374
Posted By Hermes

Well, I got that beat. I was President of a...

Well, I got that beat. I was President of a global electric power development company, traveled around the world working on deals in 20 countries with investment bankers and lawyers from Ivey League...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-28-15, 01:58 PM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,265,374
Posted By Hermes

Booyah

Booyah
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-28-15, 01:13 PM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,265,374
Posted By Hermes

Its all stuff you are unlikely to do.:p:D And...

Its all stuff you are unlikely to do.:p:D And you will not be alone in that thinking.:thumb: You will not see me in a hypoxic tent.

I seem to recall one hour at a cost of $60. It may have been...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-28-15, 11:22 AM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,265,374
Posted By Hermes

It is not a standup conversation per se but he...

It is not a standup conversation per se but he may offer to send you handouts that you can read. He has a great power point discussing the matter complete with training protocols.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-28-15, 09:49 AM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,265,374
Posted By Hermes

With respect to racing and training at altitude...

With respect to racing and training at altitude and improving performance at sea level, many times major races are held at altitude and altitude is where records are set. I wanted to learn more...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-27-15, 08:01 PM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,265,374
Posted By Hermes

Almost signature worthy. Naaahhh.

Almost signature worthy. Naaahhh.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-27-15, 04:27 PM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,265,374
Posted By Hermes

Some need more data than others. ...

Some need more data than others.

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u250/rallen94402/Mansion_of_Celebs_Batman_Forever_19.jpg
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-27-15, 12:32 PM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,265,374
Posted By Hermes

Boy was I wrong... I thought Doge's son was in...

Boy was I wrong... I thought Doge's son was in the tent to prevent the 50 watt loss due to interaction with women.:D
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-27-15, 12:23 PM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,265,374
Posted By Hermes

mattm Heal up fast.

mattm Heal up fast.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-21-15, 06:03 PM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,265,374
Posted By Hermes

It may be possible but that is pretty low for an,...

It may be possible but that is pretty low for an, ahem, older dude. After you measured your skin in the various places, did you have to look in a chart for age brackets to get your body fat? For...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-21-15, 11:43 AM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,265,374
Posted By Hermes

Simple...When A just isn't quite enough. And...

Simple...When A just isn't quite enough.

And then there are the local clubs that use the F as the fastest ride designation and A is the slowest. I guess this allows the slower riders to feel...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-14-15, 08:12 AM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,265,374
Posted By Hermes

Last night, 3x10 on the TT bike at FTP on flat to...

Last night, 3x10 on the TT bike at FTP on flat to rolling terrain in a lot of crosswind. It was my climbing FTP but unfortunately is was TKP and Fudgys' z2.:cry:
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-13-15, 11:02 AM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,265,374
Posted By Hermes

Is this you before the change? I can definitely...

Is this you before the change? I can definitely find 100 watts in the pic below but man 100 watts is almost 1/2 of CDR's FTP.:eek:
...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-13-15, 08:55 AM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,265,374
Posted By Hermes

+1 We love to critique TT pics.

+1 We love to critique TT pics.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-17-15, 09:29 AM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,265,374
Posted By Hermes

TMonk :eek: Heal up fast.

TMonk :eek: Heal up fast.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-09-15, 08:21 AM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,265,374
Posted By Hermes

Nice Aaron. Did the 5s have your own field or...

Nice Aaron. Did the 5s have your own field or did Larry combine fields? Was it you against the women?:D

Some unsolicited advice.... do not use anything smaller than 88 gear inches (49/15). And...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-20-15, 10:45 AM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,265,374
Posted By Hermes

Cat out of the bag...Tetron coaching you.

Cat out of the bag...Tetron coaching you.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-20-15, 10:40 AM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,265,374
Posted By Hermes

http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r686/Azubrael/...

http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r686/Azubrael/Animated/tumblr_m0w1w0E7vK1qcf1bgo1_400_zpse41523ff.gif...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-19-15, 02:00 PM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,265,374
Posted By Hermes

I love the fact that you have intervals named...

I love the fact that you have intervals named after you that you do not do. Makes sense. BF Catch 22
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-18-15, 09:07 AM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,265,374
Posted By Hermes

furiousferret Sorry about the leg... IMO,...

furiousferret Sorry about the leg... IMO, diligent PT over a long period of time is the solution but here is an idea. As I recall, the muscle is the hip flexor. That is the muscle that lifts the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-11-15, 08:58 PM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,265,374
Posted By Hermes

[/COLOR] Phew, I thought I was the only one who...

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Phew, I thought I was the only one who suffered on the less hard part. And you are correct...it is the first 30 seconds that are difficult. Also, I start with the hard part and followed...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-11-15, 10:32 AM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,265,374
Posted By Hermes

Sometimes with electronics, I feel like Flounder...

Sometimes with electronics, I feel like Flounder in this video.:p

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-glKGjp50Ug
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-10-15, 03:35 PM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,265,374
Posted By Hermes

I had several discussions with Garmin on this...

I had several discussions with Garmin on this matter. According to engineering, the Garmin head unit has to make a calculation summing up the right and left leg. By the time all the data is...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-10-15, 02:28 PM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,265,374
Posted By Hermes

@shovelhd...

@shovelhd (http://www.bikeforums.net/member.php?u=196014) How about transient response. With Vector, it is 100% to infinity when I step on the gas or back off. Head to head with Quarq, Vector lags by...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-10-15, 09:59 AM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,265,374
Posted By Hermes

I am confused. Were you using the Stages or SRM?...

I am confused. Were you using the Stages or SRM?

Anyway, I have found that the battery compartments and battery connections on meters such as Vector and the older Quarqs and I suspect the Stages...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-01-15, 08:00 PM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,265,374
Posted By Hermes

When possible, try a local climb that takes you...

When possible, try a local climb that takes you 20 minutes and either calculate the power or use one of the climb simulators. i suspect your area will have someone that has modeled the bigger...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-01-15, 09:43 AM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,265,374
Posted By Hermes

I was not sure if Gsteinb was referring to CDR or...

I was not sure if Gsteinb was referring to CDR or the KP.

We had a racer show up for aero testing at Hellyer with a Shiv equipped with a Quarq PM. He gets ready to go and the tester asks him if...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-28-15, 03:34 PM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,265,374
Posted By Hermes

We have that now and do not walk to dining and...

We have that now and do not walk to dining and shopping although our "city" is not small per se. When we purchased our house, walking to shopping and dining was a consideration but we do not seem to...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-28-15, 11:09 AM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,265,374
Posted By Hermes

I have been training per prescribed schedule to...

I have been training per prescribed schedule to support my racing goals.

I like using the KK trainer, rollers and I have a set of Kreitler rollers with a fork stand and wind load. I find the KK...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-22-15, 12:01 AM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,265,374
Posted By Hermes

Crowded space.

Crowded space.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-10-15, 11:48 AM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,265,374
Posted By Hermes

Signing intervals...Refi complete.

Signing intervals...Refi complete.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-05-15, 10:50 PM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,265,374
Posted By Hermes

I will give that result a booyah! @Ygduf...

I will give that result a booyah!
@Ygduf (http://www.bikeforums.net/member.php?u=125938) Taking the 504 watts and inputting the number into my Pursuit and power calculator for Velo Sports center. ...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-04-15, 12:51 PM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,265,374
Posted By Hermes

Oh boy. 710 Watts 30 second power. I am such a...

Oh boy. 710 Watts 30 second power. I am such a b!tch.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-04-15, 12:28 PM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,265,374
Posted By Hermes

Beast

Beast
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-31-15, 10:44 AM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,265,374
Posted By Hermes

Coughing intervals. I have a sinus infection,...

Coughing intervals. I have a sinus infection, sore throat, stuffed up head, blocked ears and etc. I am in Orange County and planned to race tomorrow at Carson but I am going to scratch.
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