2011 Goals
11-09-10, 07:50 AM
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>>So basically, today's 1's=yesteryears 2's?<<
I think it's more like there are more Cat 1's today, with wider range of riding talent in that group.
There are Cat 1's who are essentially Cat 2's with a good sprint, then there are Cat 1's who can ride and TT on what I consider to be a (domestic) pro level, in fact some of them are demonstrably faster (by virtue of their TT times for example) than many domestic pro riders. So that does encompass a rather broad range of ability. With the much larger membership in today's USA Cycling vs. the USCF in the mid 1990's, there would be a larger number of Cat 1 riders today.
I think it's more like there are more Cat 1's today, with wider range of riding talent in that group.
There are Cat 1's who are essentially Cat 2's with a good sprint, then there are Cat 1's who can ride and TT on what I consider to be a (domestic) pro level, in fact some of them are demonstrably faster (by virtue of their TT times for example) than many domestic pro riders. So that does encompass a rather broad range of ability. With the much larger membership in today's USA Cycling vs. the USCF in the mid 1990's, there would be a larger number of Cat 1 riders today.
Now you can get an upgrade based on a select few races/types of races (again, like me). I'm no Cat 4 in a road race (I've been dropped by them), maybe barely a Cat 5. TT? I'm a solid middling Cat 4 or Cat 5. But a crit... I can hold my own.
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11-09-10, 08:20 AM
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. Are you in the north or south? I'm sure I will be getting chewed up in those races as I figure out how to race at that level.
11-09-10, 08:57 AM
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But there were plenty of good cat 2s that would beat up on the rest of the pack.
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11-09-10, 09:38 AM
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Lance brought a lot of people to the sport.
11-09-10, 09:47 AM
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11-09-10, 10:03 AM
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11-09-10, 10:40 AM
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11-09-10, 11:14 AM
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11-09-10, 11:54 AM
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Throw the stick!!!!
My 2011 goal is simple, to get in good enough condition that I feel like entering a race.
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11-09-10, 11:58 AM
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Throw the stick!!!!
Entering a cat 3 race as a 220 pound slow poke wouldn't turn out well for me. Nothing positive to be gained from being dropped 100 yards from the start line.
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11-09-10, 12:16 PM
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my goals are to get leaner
improve my biking handling
be competitive in the C's (we don't have Cat 1-5)
learn to to TT better
get a better idea of my strengths and race to them
become a stronger climber
improve my biking handling
be competitive in the C's (we don't have Cat 1-5)
learn to to TT better
get a better idea of my strengths and race to them
become a stronger climber
11-09-10, 12:18 PM
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Goals for 2011:
Be the best Dad on Earth.
Finish RAIN (Ride Across Indiana) ... I dnf'd in 2010 grrrrr.
Complete 1 Century a month average.
4000 miles total on the road bike.
Compete in the local TTs.
Actually train.
Be the best Dad on Earth.
Finish RAIN (Ride Across Indiana) ... I dnf'd in 2010 grrrrr.
Complete 1 Century a month average.
4000 miles total on the road bike.
Compete in the local TTs.
Actually train.
11-09-10, 12:20 PM
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Throw the stick!!!!
I am considering doing RAIN as well. I wanted to do it in the past but something with my racing schedule always screwed up my plans.
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11-09-10, 12:44 PM
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It's the only ride of it's type I've ever attempted so I have nothing to compare it to, but it seems like a boring route. I'll go back and finish this year, but I'm looking for mountain centuries in 2011. Climbing suits me.
12-30-10, 04:27 PM
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Noticed some thread revival going on, so....
It took me some time to figure out and put together; but, some time away from home and the bike, and no work, helped me crystalize my 2011 goal/theme/raison d'etre: to be kickin' it old school. When I win, I'll be kickin' it old school. Just before I launch my sprints, I'll mutter kickin' it old school. If cdr lets me wear the cam for a race, I'll make sure this is audible before I slay the field in Bethel.
It took me some time to figure out and put together; but, some time away from home and the bike, and no work, helped me crystalize my 2011 goal/theme/raison d'etre: to be kickin' it old school. When I win, I'll be kickin' it old school. Just before I launch my sprints, I'll mutter kickin' it old school. If cdr lets me wear the cam for a race, I'll make sure this is audible before I slay the field in Bethel.
08-24-11, 12:59 PM
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So? How did everyone make out?
I know the road season isn't quite done for some people but it's definitely winding down.
I know the road season isn't quite done for some people but it's definitely winding down.
08-24-11, 01:06 PM
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Enter a race
Get FTP back up to 355+
Get weight back down to 170
380 watt 20 minute interval (which means I need an ftp ~ 360)
Don't crash
Some people never learn.
08-24-11, 01:08 PM
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I haven't posted here in forever but since I have some defined goals, I will share.
- create and adhere to a better training plan than last year. this is a big challenge as i've never beenspecially disciplined.
I did create a plan and stuck with it through the first half of the racing season. Midway through the season I started getting some coaching help and went with his program instead.
- go to the gym for weight training and yoga/pilates classes over the winter. i got injured as a result of muscle imbalances this year, do not want to repeat.
Never ended up going to the gym but I did do weights, core and flexibility work twice a week through the winter and spring.
- get my weight down to 145 from 155 (or at least keep it sub-150).
Only managed to hit 145 once for a couple days but I was consistently ~148 for most of the racing season.
- win some mother****ing races
FAIL. A 3rd, two 5ths and a sixth were the best I could pull out.
- upgrade to Master 2 (or Senior 3 if I change my mind about racing with the old guys)
FAIL. I managed only 6 of the 10 points necessary to upgrade. Will request the upgrade anyway. Fingers crossed.
- create and adhere to a better training plan than last year. this is a big challenge as i've never beenspecially disciplined.
I did create a plan and stuck with it through the first half of the racing season. Midway through the season I started getting some coaching help and went with his program instead.
- go to the gym for weight training and yoga/pilates classes over the winter. i got injured as a result of muscle imbalances this year, do not want to repeat.
Never ended up going to the gym but I did do weights, core and flexibility work twice a week through the winter and spring.
- get my weight down to 145 from 155 (or at least keep it sub-150).
Only managed to hit 145 once for a couple days but I was consistently ~148 for most of the racing season.
- win some mother****ing races
FAIL. A 3rd, two 5ths and a sixth were the best I could pull out.
- upgrade to Master 2 (or Senior 3 if I change my mind about racing with the old guys)
FAIL. I managed only 6 of the 10 points necessary to upgrade. Will request the upgrade anyway. Fingers crossed.
08-24-11, 01:17 PM
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Go from a cat 4 to a cat 2.
Race Tulsa Tough and Cascade stage race, as well as traveling more to do other races.
Weigh 145 all season.
Race in Europe.
Get on a good U23 team.
Become a better person and bike racer.
Get a win.
Race Tulsa Tough and Cascade stage race, as well as traveling more to do other races.
Weigh 145 all season.
Race in Europe.
Get on a good U23 team.
Become a better person and bike racer.
Get a win.
08-24-11, 01:20 PM
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My 2011 goal is to throw a leg over that damn red bicycle hanging in my garage...that I bump my head on every now and then. I bet I can't ride more than a mile before I would bonk.Motivated? Not hardly. Maybe when it cools down some.
08-24-11, 02:02 PM
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As for my weight, well, I'm leaner, but not any lighter.