2014 goals (outlandish goals encouraged)
10-03-13, 08:27 PM
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10-03-13, 08:37 PM
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To put things in perspective I've never, ever won a race from May through September. I've won in March, April, and October, but not between, not in the "summer" races. I really want to change that. Hell I've even thought about doing intervals.
10-04-13, 08:55 AM
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so, some other year, a'ight
Aug. 19-24 USA Cycling Masters Track National Championships Redmond, WA
Sept. 3-7 USA Cycling Masters Road National Championships Ogden, UT
Aug. 19-24 USA Cycling Masters Track National Championships Redmond, WA
Sept. 3-7 USA Cycling Masters Road National Championships Ogden, UT
10-04-13, 09:07 AM
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I've always said it but never planned for it. Bike from New York City to San Francisco.
outlandish? yes. doable? yes. happening? we'll see. Anyone go cross country?
outlandish? yes. doable? yes. happening? we'll see. Anyone go cross country?
10-04-13, 09:11 AM
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NY to SF = lots of headwind!
Fly to SF and bike home, much easier.
Fly to SF and bike home, much easier.
10-04-13, 09:18 AM
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10-04-13, 10:07 AM
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Lose 25 lbs, to get to a 190 lb race weight (still huge, I know). Upgrade to 3s on the road and B's on the track (have to get to C first though). Those two might both be stretch goals. My main goal is to keep riding and getting stronger and just let it come.
10-04-13, 11:40 AM
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Just to get something on paper as written goals are much more likely to be achieved:
Podium first 4 races of the year in the 3's assuming same races as last year-flatish and nasty weather which both suit me
Become a factor at the weekly 1/2/3 training race. A lot of stronger riders show up to this race so it is a good test.
Get a TT bike and get consistent results on it.
Get cat 2 upgrade(before Capital state race which in the middle of June would be awesome and very doable)
Score points in a p12 crit-stretch goal
Get my brother into cycling and do some type of event with him. He lives in LA so this might be a tough one
Podium first 4 races of the year in the 3's assuming same races as last year-flatish and nasty weather which both suit me
Become a factor at the weekly 1/2/3 training race. A lot of stronger riders show up to this race so it is a good test.
Get a TT bike and get consistent results on it.
Get cat 2 upgrade(before Capital state race which in the middle of June would be awesome and very doable)
Score points in a p12 crit-stretch goal
Get my brother into cycling and do some type of event with him. He lives in LA so this might be a tough one
10-04-13, 11:48 AM
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10-04-13, 12:10 PM
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10-04-13, 12:15 PM
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Eh - you never know.
I'm confident that if you head out, I can take care of your logistics (housing, food, transportation, Kreitlers, etc)
I'm confident that if you head out, I can take care of your logistics (housing, food, transportation, Kreitlers, etc)
10-04-13, 03:12 PM
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I'm going to eventually receive my TT bike, so next year I can win at least one TT.
10-04-13, 07:32 PM
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just checking in and reading through these goals. it's very cool to see lots of stretch goals. why not think big?
now you're talking! there's some stretch goals AND some specificity.
i can give some input on OR, NV, AZ, NM, UT, ID races (and beyond)...
nice! some disagree with me, but i think that first one is pretty darn important before moving on. finding that line first is different than a top finish, at any level. if you get that one covered, the 2nd one might be taken care of. i don't focus too much on the upgrades as i think it will become obvious, but it is very cool to put it out there. i think you can make it happen.
stage racing? cool!
go for the win. i'll do what i can to support/encourage you.
have you won one before? definitely not outlandish, though i don't know your race history. i think that someone who wants their 2 and commits can get it.
i can give some input on OR, NV, AZ, NM, UT, ID races (and beyond)...
stage racing? cool!
go for the win. i'll do what i can to support/encourage you.
have you won one before? definitely not outlandish, though i don't know your race history. i think that someone who wants their 2 and commits can get it.
10-04-13, 07:43 PM
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stretch goal...win more races than 2012? 
i don't know your circumstances, but where there's a will there's a way. i hear there are baby sitters. ;-) (just teasing; i have a little human myself.)
now that is specific. also, cool to read. sounds like you have a plan to really return to form. i'll be curious to hear about your progress over the coming months. commitment to that weight-loss goal starts now.
cool. from everything i've read, it seems like you could be really suited to the TT. i'm drawn to it, i think, because i'm really not so naturally suited to it.
don't underestimate what it may take to win one. it's not just about the bike. i think that's also what draws me to it--seems SO simple on the surface (ride as fast as you can, paced, in a straight line) but has many layers that reveal themselves over time.
good luck with the goal! i suspect you might be a good stage racer.
Originally Posted by carpediemracing
- No, the following is the most outlandish goal. I used to be able to hit 42-46 mph pretty much at will, in non-favorable to favorable conditions, with less aero wheels etc than I have now. I want to hit 42 mph in favorable conditions. Right now the max I've done is 38-39 mph in favorable conditions.
don't underestimate what it may take to win one. it's not just about the bike. i think that's also what draws me to it--seems SO simple on the surface (ride as fast as you can, paced, in a straight line) but has many layers that reveal themselves over time.
good luck with the goal! i suspect you might be a good stage racer.
10-04-13, 07:50 PM
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i'll also add:
* win a stage and podium (top 3) at a big stage race. always a stretch, esp as a solo rider--but still achievable.
* top 5 in nationals ITT. another stretch for me, but it is something to strive for. podium is 5 deep at nationals, but i think hardware should be top 3. i wouldn't refuse a 5th place medal in this one, though!
* win a p123 race. tough one because i've had to race a bit less in order to be more on form for stage races, and no way i'm there for the big stage races. it's my goal for the few that i do. haven't passed up a chance so far to enter p123 when it has been available.
* win a stage and podium (top 3) at a big stage race. always a stretch, esp as a solo rider--but still achievable.
* top 5 in nationals ITT. another stretch for me, but it is something to strive for. podium is 5 deep at nationals, but i think hardware should be top 3. i wouldn't refuse a 5th place medal in this one, though!
* win a p123 race. tough one because i've had to race a bit less in order to be more on form for stage races, and no way i'm there for the big stage races. it's my goal for the few that i do. haven't passed up a chance so far to enter p123 when it has been available.
10-04-13, 08:52 PM
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Um, watch my daughter get her act together & not flunk out of high school.
If I start racing again someday, I would like to win a State Crit gold medal in masters. Got 3 silvers
If I start racing again someday, I would like to win a State Crit gold medal in masters. Got 3 silvers
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10-04-13, 10:57 PM
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i don't know your circumstances, but where there's a will there's a way. i hear there are baby sitters. ;-) (just teasing; i have a little human myself.)
now that is specific. also, cool to read. sounds like you have a plan to really return to form. i'll be curious to hear about your progress over the coming months. commitment to that weight-loss goal starts now.
now that is specific. also, cool to read. sounds like you have a plan to really return to form. i'll be curious to hear about your progress over the coming months. commitment to that weight-loss goal starts now.
For speed I honestly don't know what I'm lacking. I think that the crank length is where it starts and then I have to work on it from there. I'm committing to 175s since that's what I had when I last broke 40 mph "at will", it's what I ran in 2005, 2010 (my best couple recent years), and 170s seem to keep me down a bit.
The weight loss thing has been on going and progressing better than I expected so far. I didn't think I'd dip into the 160s until later this winter but I'm at 166-168 right now.
10-04-13, 11:00 PM
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If I could I'd lead you out. Nutmeg (if that's what you're referring to) is all about position. Keith Berger (USAC version) is a bit tougher, I can't get a handle on it myself.
10-05-13, 08:02 AM
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cdr, if you show up next season in form, i'll do whatever i can to help you win those races. would love to see a little more cohesion with our 3 squad, which is pretty strong in crits. i'll be back in new england in may.
nope, never won. have a couple 2nd place finishes. i struggle with staying focused while at school. i get my workouts in, but diet/sleep/recovery has been lacking.
nope, never won. have a couple 2nd place finishes. i struggle with staying focused while at school. i get my workouts in, but diet/sleep/recovery has been lacking.
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10-05-13, 08:14 AM
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cool. from everything i've read, it seems like you could be really suited to the TT. i'm drawn to it, i think, because i'm really not so naturally suited to it.
don't underestimate what it may take to win one. it's not just about the bike. i think that's also what draws me to it--seems SO simple on the surface (ride as fast as you can, paced, in a straight line) but has many layers that reveal themselves over time.
good luck with the goal! i suspect you might be a good stage racer.
don't underestimate what it may take to win one. it's not just about the bike. i think that's also what draws me to it--seems SO simple on the surface (ride as fast as you can, paced, in a straight line) but has many layers that reveal themselves over time.
good luck with the goal! i suspect you might be a good stage racer.
I've always been more ability than skill. From the outside, TT seems like I'd be less likely to **** it up, but we'll see when I get out there. I live local (15-minute ride) to a TT series that runs from Spring to Fall. Should have plenty of opportunities to work on it.