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Old 02-14-17 | 07:28 AM
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Is my performance good?
I started road biking and in 6 months of structured training I achieved an average of 40 kmph for a 13km TT. With a normal helmet, skin suit and road bike with aerobars. Is my progress good or bad? Respond ASAP. I am 16 years old
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Old 02-14-17 | 07:31 AM
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Old 02-14-17 | 07:33 AM
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Old 02-14-17 | 07:41 AM
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Not good; not bad; you can do better.
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Old 02-14-17 | 07:42 AM
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very good. you will do well in 13km stage races.
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Old 02-14-17 | 07:43 AM
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this is going to be good.
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Old 02-14-17 | 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by colonelrascals
this is going to be good.
But will it be as good as his performance?
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Old 02-14-17 | 08:07 AM
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How many watts?


Since it was only a 20 minute ride, that would be close to your FTP.
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Old 02-14-17 | 08:15 AM
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Old 02-14-17 | 08:16 AM
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Sounds like you got the cheapest, best, bang for your buck training. Should be bomb proof.


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Old 02-14-17 | 08:46 AM
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Your mom must be very proud of you!
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Serious answer: If you can get to 40 km in an hour that's not bad.
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Old 02-14-17 | 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Vikram
Is my progress good or bad? Respond ASAP.
Sorry, I need at least a week to think about it...
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Old 02-14-17 | 08:49 AM
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were our responses speedy enough?
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Old 02-14-17 | 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Vikram
I started road biking and in 6 months of structured training I achieved an average of 40 kmph for a 13km TT. With a normal helmet, skin suit and road bike with aerobars. Is my progress good or bad? Respond ASAP.
I think 40 kmph (or 24.9 mph) is good for a short TT. Even better if it was hilly. Is it Pro, Cat 1, 2 or 3 level, no. Was it a race? If so, then what place did you get? Also try posting in "The 33" Road Bike Racing forum. They can better help you to improve (training, equipment, clothing, etc).
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Old 02-14-17 | 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by redfooj
were our responses speedy enough?
Good question. [MENTION=455369]Vikram[/MENTION] please respond ASAP to confirm.
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Old 02-14-17 | 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by topflightpro
But will it be as good as his performance?
depends, will get you answer ASAP.
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Old 02-14-17 | 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by colonelrascals
depends, will get you answer ASAP.
Needed this on my desk by 10 AM ET. Still nothing. Update? Plz get this done, thx.
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Old 02-14-17 | 09:43 AM
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I'd really need to see the TPS reports to be sure.
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It is now 10:45 a.m. EST. The op has yet to respond.

/thread asap?
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Old 02-14-17 | 10:02 AM
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Makes me think of this. Because it's ALL about performance.

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Old 02-14-17 | 10:03 AM
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[MENTION=455369]Vikram[/MENTION] I'd be pretty happy with 40kph for 20 minutes but I'm an old guy who doesn't train or enter time trials. Perhaps you should supply a context.
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[MENTION=455369]Vikram[/MENTION] I'd be pretty happy with 40kph for 20 minutes but I'm an old guy who doesn't train or enter time trials. Perhaps you should supply a context.
Joking aside, I agree the time he posted is not bad.

I would probably be more like 35kph for 20 minutes but I don't race. I am a SERIOUS rider, though.
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Old 02-14-17 | 10:12 AM
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Joking aside, I agree the time he posted is not bad.

I would probably be more like 35kph for 20 minutes but I don't race. I am a SERIOUS rider, though.
Thanks for the motivation 😀
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Old 02-14-17 | 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by datlas
Joking aside, I agree the time he posted is not bad.

I would probably be more like 35kph for 20 minutes but I don't race. I am a SERIOUS rider, though.
Are you using a SKINSUIT and AEROBARS? Those will give you at least 8 kph AVERAGE.
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