Is there a running count of how many times this has been asked?
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Originally Posted by Cynikal
(Post 13262513)
Is there a running count of how many times this has been asked?
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Dear Carleton,
The last couple days I've been having a little knee pain. I have my seat set up correctly, and am generally conscious about my form. I raised my saddle height a very small amount last week (maybe 1/4") but didnt have any trouble until now. My pedal stroke feels fluid, and I'm not rocking my hips. I do skid sometimes, but not generally. Anyhow, wondering if you have any advice. Thanks, |
Originally Posted by andrizzle
(Post 13263118)
Dear Carleton,
The last couple days I've been having a little knee pain. I have my seat set up correctly, and am generally conscious about my form. I raised my saddle height a very small amount last week (maybe 1/4") but didnt have any trouble until now. My pedal stroke feels fluid, and I'm not rocking my hips. I do skid sometimes, but not generally. Anyhow, wondering if you have any advice. Thanks, |
inside part of my left knee
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Originally Posted by andrizzle
(Post 13263401)
inside part of my left knee
Let me know if that works. |
Dear Carleton,
What fit issue does top of the knee pain mean (above the kneecap)? |
Originally Posted by redpear
(Post 13264497)
Dear Carleton,
What fit issue does top of the knee pain mean (above the kneecap)? |
Carleton,
How would you train if you only had access to the track on race days? |
Originally Posted by prooftheory
(Post 13265264)
Carleton,
How would you train if you only had access to the track on race days? |
Originally Posted by carleton
(Post 13266375)
Gym, Road Riding (with road bike), Rollers, & Kurt Kinetic trainer.
ninja edit: nvm, i see you put rollers there. carry on. |
Originally Posted by yott
(Post 13266409)
recalling specificity of training, wouldn't it be more beneficial to train with a bike that has similar geo to a racer's track bike?
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What would you do on the road bike?
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Originally Posted by prooftheory
(Post 13267062)
What would you do on the road bike?
Why would baseball pitchers have to jog? |
I was just curious if you would mix the training differently than you do when you have access to the track. Clearly you use the road bike for conditioning now but would you feel compelled to do speed work on the road bike if you were never at the track?
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Originally Posted by prooftheory
(Post 13267141)
I was just curious if you would mix the training differently than you do when you have access to the track. Clearly you use the road bike for conditioning now but would you feel compelled to do speed work on the road bike if you were never at the track?
I wouldn't do actual speed work on the road bike, but I'd train things on the road that contribute to speed work on the track. For example cadence or aerobic power drills. My road bike is set up more like a "track bike with gears". My crank arm length is as short as my track bike (167.5mm) and the saddle is forward. The riding position is not completely as aggressive as my track bike simply because track bike positioning is only comfortable for a few minutes at a time. There is no way I could ride 2 or 3 hours hunched over with all of that weight on my hands, arms, and shoulders. I do know guys who do their skill work (standing starts, flying 200s, etc...) on their road bikes. But they admit that it's not 100% the same. I've tried it (with my buddy who did that as his program) and the standing starts felt god-awful. So, you have to make it to the track periodically to train things that you can only train on the track using a track bike. |
Thanks, good to know.
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If you have an abanonded road, or unused bike path you can bring out your track bike and work on standing starts. At least work on the first two steps.
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Originally Posted by Kayce
(Post 13267892)
If you have an abanonded road, or unused bike path you can bring out your track bike and work on standing starts. At least work on the first two steps.
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Originally Posted by Kayce
(Post 13267892)
If you have an abanonded road, or unused bike path you can bring out your track bike and work on standing starts. At least work on the first two steps.
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Dear Carleton,
It seems lately that I've been having a lot of problems with muscle cramps. Mostly my calves, but once or twice its been my hamstring. I feel like I'm adequately hydrated (about one bottle of water per hour riding, more if its hotter, less if I'm going slow) and eating a lot of bananas (in case its a potassium deficiency) but I still have this problem. Anything else you suggest trying? |
Originally Posted by prind0
(Post 13271526)
Dear Carleton,
It seems lately that I've been having a lot of problems with muscle cramps. Mostly my calves, but once or twice its been my hamstring. I feel like I'm adequately hydrated (about one bottle of water per hour riding, more if its hotter, less if I'm going slow) and eating a lot of bananas (in case its a potassium deficiency) but I still have this problem. Anything else you suggest trying? |
Dear Carleton,
Have you ever used mustard to get rid of cramps ? |
Originally Posted by Rollasaurus
(Post 13272700)
Dear Carleton,
Have you ever used mustard to get rid of cramps ? Mustard and pickles exist solely for sandwich makers to screw with me :| |
What about mayo?
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