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Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-20-05, 02:48 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 8,350
Posted By kalpa

Nutrition is complicated- on the one hand, 'yes'...

Nutrition is complicated- on the one hand, 'yes' you do need protein and not just the small amounts contained in friut, vegetables and grains but, instead; fish, red meat etc...on the other hand...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-18-05, 10:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 974
Posted By kalpa

Thanks again for everyone's suggestions, it will...

Thanks again for everyone's suggestions, it will definitely be a challenge but I'm very excited at the opportunity to prove to myself that I can follow my training and complete the trip. I've already...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-18-05, 07:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 578
Posted By kalpa

Get some echinacea into you and enjoy your...

Get some echinacea into you and enjoy your break.Your obviously very motivated and it wont be long until your peaking again.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-18-05, 06:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,125
Posted By kalpa

It definitely sounds like you have rotator cuff...

It definitely sounds like you have rotator cuff tendinitis- an MRI will confirm for sure- although commonly associated with overhead activities, it can also be attributed to faulty biomechanics,...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-16-05, 01:27 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 974
Posted By kalpa

Thanks for your advice, it seems well considered...

Thanks for your advice, it seems well considered and backed by the experience that I do not yet have.
I understand what your saying about the limitations of the TCR, but for me it is the right...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-13-05, 12:53 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 974
Posted By kalpa

Thanks for the suggestions, ...

Thanks for the suggestions,
to answers your questions; I am a beginner who only rides a few hours a week. I can easily ride for an hour and average about 25km/h...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-12-05, 05:52 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 974
Posted By kalpa

Is it possible...

A mate of mine has asked me to join him on a week long ride over about 600-700 kilometres. Is it possible for a beginner like myself to condition my body for 700k's spread over a week or would I be...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-05, 04:33 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,413,141
Posted By kalpa

Just picked up my brand new 2005 Giant TCR 2...

Just picked up my brand new 2005 Giant TCR 2 composite, I love it! Its my first real road bike! Will send photo soon.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-15-05, 04:22 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,808
Posted By kalpa

I must agree with the above posts- if you go low...

I must agree with the above posts- if you go low carb you will feel like crap, will not be able to think, and eventually crash and burn. Pacesetter is right in what he says- you only need 1 gram of...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-15-05, 03:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 741
Posted By kalpa

Providing your not simply overtraining, I would...

Providing your not simply overtraining, I would suggest something natural like Passiflora tablets. Otherwise, see a naturopath or someone who can assess what it is that you body is deficient in.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-12-05, 05:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,161
Posted By kalpa

OK, I start training and see how I go- I think in...

OK, I start training and see how I go- I think in 8 or 9 weeks I'll improve a lot! My wife has given me the green light to buy a new bike, so tomorrow I'm heading straight to the bike shop :D
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-05, 01:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,108
Posted By kalpa

thanks for the suggestions, I went back and...

thanks for the suggestions,
I went back and looked at some more bikes and I have found what I think is a better bike than the Trek 1500- its a Giant TCR composite 2 for only an extra $300 Aussie...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-05, 05:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,108
Posted By kalpa

The bike shop is selling it for $2499 aussie...

The bike shop is selling it for $2499 aussie dollars
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-05, 05:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,108
Posted By kalpa

Trek 1500- good value or not?

Can anyone tell me if the Trek 1500 (2005) is the best bike for dollars spent and performance returns? I am a beginner and was thinking that it seems like a good choice, does anyone know of better...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-10-05, 04:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,161
Posted By kalpa

O.K thanks talyrath, but I spoke to the guys at...

O.K thanks talyrath, but I spoke to the guys at the local bike shops and they told me that there are several group rides that I could try-the problem is that they ride 50kilometres at 27km/h and...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-04-05, 09:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,161
Posted By kalpa

thanks again for the suggestions, can anyone...

thanks again for the suggestions, can anyone suggest a great bike around the $2500-3000 (1750-2100 usd) mark. Are Giant a good bike, I know they have small frames and are strong, do they make a good...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-04-05, 06:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,161
Posted By kalpa

Thanks for your suggestions, I will put them into...

Thanks for your suggestions, I will put them into practice. Good luck with your first race it should be a blast. I'm not sure exactly how fast the local groups are but a friend of mine cycles and he...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-04-05, 04:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,161
Posted By kalpa

thanks for the reply, I guess my primary goal...

thanks for the reply,
I guess my primary goal is to ride a century and if in doing so I seem to develop ok as a cyclist I would consider racing. My age, height and weight are 27 ,5'10 and 180lbs...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-04-05, 06:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,161
Posted By kalpa

Beginners Training program

Hi guys,
I AM A NEWBIE WHO NEEDS A TRAINING PROGRAM FOR MY FIRST 3-6 MONTHS OF CYCLING. I HAVE PLENTY OF TIME TO RIDE AND OR DO ADDITIONAL WEIGHT TRAINING SESSIONS, CORE WORK ETC......
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