The Aussie Thread- Part 2
02-12-05 | 03:08 AM
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I did 2 laps on the BMX track today. Funny how the jumps have actually gotten BIGGER since I've grown up. That was all the riding I did today. 
02-12-05 | 03:35 AM
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have to wait another week for me, baby duty tomorrow, down to Sydney for great grandpa's 93rd b'day.
I did a 20km MTB loop on Kincumber mtn yesterday, not technical but some seriously steep climbs in there !!
I did a 20km MTB loop on Kincumber mtn yesterday, not technical but some seriously steep climbs in there !!
02-12-05 | 03:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Expatriate
I did 2 laps on the BMX track today. Funny how the jumps have actually gotten BIGGER since I've grown up. That was all the riding I did today.
02-12-05 | 04:06 AM
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Originally Posted by rockmuncher
Today's ride was interesting. I rolled along in the B group for a nice relaxing day and nearly ended up in a mortuary!
The first climb was a nice steady hit out at 90%+. No problems there, and first to the top for a change.
There were only 5 of us at the regroup when my coach rolled up and thundered at us to get going.
The bottom section of the second climb is basically fast undulations. By the time we hit the climb proper my HR was already at 95%!!! And then my coach eased up to my shoulder. I knew what was coming.
"What's you heartrate?" he asked. "187." "Good! Keep it there". There were still 2.5km to climb!
With 1km to go I was heading for hyperventilation. I forced myself into controlled breathing and I managed to get it settled down. "What's your heartrate?" "186." "Get it up to 187". With 200m to go he called for 190! Say goodbye to controlled breathing. By the time I reached the top I was hyper again. Thank god for the regroup. The worst part is he wouldn't have even blown out a candle, and he's not in top shape!!?!
Nice warm up for racing tomorrow I spose. Should have trouble pushing the clutch in/depressing the accelerator/moving at all after that. Any volunteers for driving duty?
The first climb was a nice steady hit out at 90%+. No problems there, and first to the top for a change.
There were only 5 of us at the regroup when my coach rolled up and thundered at us to get going. The bottom section of the second climb is basically fast undulations. By the time we hit the climb proper my HR was already at 95%!!! And then my coach eased up to my shoulder. I knew what was coming.
"What's you heartrate?" he asked. "187." "Good! Keep it there". There were still 2.5km to climb!With 1km to go I was heading for hyperventilation. I forced myself into controlled breathing and I managed to get it settled down. "What's your heartrate?" "186." "Get it up to 187". With 200m to go he called for 190! Say goodbye to controlled breathing. By the time I reached the top I was hyper again. Thank god for the regroup. The worst part is he wouldn't have even blown out a candle, and he's not in top shape!!?!
Nice warm up for racing tomorrow I spose. Should have trouble pushing the clutch in/depressing the accelerator/moving at all after that. Any volunteers for driving duty?
02-12-05 | 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by rockmuncher
coming. "What's you heartrate?" he asked. "187." "Good! Keep it there". ?
"What's you heartrate?" he asked. "187." "Good! Keep it there". ?
02-12-05 | 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by climbo
where is the track? We have one down here, one of the top riders from tehre races at track nights also, mean sprint!
*Note the use of the words "Road" and "Cycling", to help maintain integrity of thread.
02-12-05 | 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by 531Aussie
What's your maximum?
02-12-05 | 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by rockmuncher
Yesterday it was 195. Today it is 196. Next week it will go pop!
02-12-05 | 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by berny
Where's the racing tomorrow and who's your coach?
On the Central Coast here its on the University Campus grounds, Brush Rd Ourimbah. 1.8km hotmix. Roll up is 8:00am Sundays. Entry $7:00
North Shore cycling clubs share Beaumont Rd, Mt Kuringai (just off the old Pacific Hwy), also on a Sunday at about 8:00am. 3km out and back circuit. Entry $10:00
In Newcastle you will find a bunch of old cronies like me desperately clinging to their youth on a Sunday morning at Kooragang Island. Start time is 8:00am (for some unknown reason they actually start on time, so be early). Entry is $8:00 I think
Also be aware that they change the start times during daylight savings. Non DST start times are usually an hour later.
My coach is a south african fella who moved to Oz last year. He's now in full time work and has precious little time for coaching. He still provides excellent programs and a ton of useful information whenever we meet face to face. Other than that, it's pretty much up to me.
02-12-05 | 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by 531Aussie
is that the highest number you've seen when doing an all-out effort?
02-12-05 | 08:05 PM
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did you win your race? Cool!
Was it a criterium? how long?
Was it a criterium? how long?
02-12-05 | 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by 531Aussie
did you win your race? Cool!
Was it a criterium? how long?
Was it a criterium? how long?
But it was only C grade. I reckon I'll be bumped next week, if not by the handicapper then by my coach.longish criterium (1.8km circuit), not technical but one nice little rise that takes the stuffing outta the sit on spinners
Mewhawhawhawhaw. 30mins + 2.
02-12-05 | 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by rockmuncher
one nice little rise that takes the stuffing outta the sit on spinners
By the way, I don't wanna sound like a hero/wanker (I only raced for three years, a long time ago) but just remember that it REALLY, REALLY, REALLY hurts when you crash. I reckon we all forget how much it hurts.
I still get soreness in my shoulder from my last crash which was 2.5 years ago, and I didn't even break anything.
02-12-05 | 09:58 PM
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These moderators just cant stop f-cking us over can they?
02-12-05 | 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by rockmuncher
Yup. One from one. I can retire a happy man! But it was only C grade. I reckon I'll be bumped next week, if not by the handicapper then by my coach.
longish criterium (1.8km circuit), not technical but one nice little rise that takes the stuffing outta the sit on spinners Mewhawhawhawhaw. 30mins + 2.
But it was only C grade. I reckon I'll be bumped next week, if not by the handicapper then by my coach.longish criterium (1.8km circuit), not technical but one nice little rise that takes the stuffing outta the sit on spinners
Mewhawhawhawhaw. 30mins + 2.
02-12-05 | 11:31 PM
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Originally Posted by climbo
screw them, I'm upgrading you now !! 1 from 1, you're in B grade for sure next week !!
02-12-05 | 11:46 PM
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Originally Posted by rockmuncher
Yup. One from one. I can retire a happy man! But it was only C grade. I reckon I'll be bumped next week, if not by the handicapper then by my coach.
longish criterium (1.8km circuit), not technical but one nice little rise that takes the stuffing outta the sit on spinners Mewhawhawhawhaw. 30mins + 2.
But it was only C grade. I reckon I'll be bumped next week, if not by the handicapper then by my coach.longish criterium (1.8km circuit), not technical but one nice little rise that takes the stuffing outta the sit on spinners
Mewhawhawhawhaw. 30mins + 2. Climbo, fancy a MTB hit out at Woy Woy next saturday? not too early?
02-13-05 | 02:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Scoz
These moderators...
02-13-05 | 02:28 AM
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Originally Posted by climbo
screw them, I'm upgrading you now !! 1 from 1, you're in B grade for sure next week !!
Originally Posted by expat
Is that anything like a B grade movie?
...or a horror movie
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02-13-05 | 02:49 AM
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Originally Posted by rockmuncher
Anything concerning old men and lycra can only be a B grade movie
02-13-05 | 02:53 AM
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Originally Posted by 531Aussie
By the way, I don't wanna sound like a hero/wanker (I only raced for three years, a long time ago) but just remember that it REALLY, REALLY, REALLY hurts when you crash. I reckon we all forget how much it hurts.
02-13-05 | 02:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Expatriate
I shudder at the thought. Did I ever mention how comfy my baggy shorts with the nice chamois are, even after an all day ride?
02-13-05 | 02:56 AM
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Originally Posted by pshaw
Well done Munchie.... No riding for me.... avian flu refuses to release grip
Climbo, fancy a MTB hit out at Woy Woy next saturday? not too early?
Climbo, fancy a MTB hit out at Woy Woy next saturday? not too early?
02-13-05 | 02:57 AM
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Originally Posted by rockmuncher
Why thankyou climbo. I shall reward your generosity with an equal amount of pain next week.
Anything concerning old men and lycra can only be a B grade movie ...or a horror movie
Anything concerning old men and lycra can only be a B grade movie
...or a horror movie
02-13-05 | 03:25 AM
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Originally Posted by rockmuncher
I don't believe I wish to discuss your shorts