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05-04-09, 06:02 PM
Replies: 11,620
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Posted By EvilGoodGuy

I am feeling really strong this week. My recovery...

I am feeling really strong this week. My recovery has been wonderful. I've never recovered so fast from hard efforts. Yesterday, after my group ride, it was painful to walk around the house. Today,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-09, 05:09 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 4,402
Posted By EvilGoodGuy

I used a 53/39 with a 12 - 25 for 4 years. I had...

I used a 53/39 with a 12 - 25 for 4 years. I had no complaints. After buying a new bike (2 weeks ago), I switched to a 50/34 with a 12 - 23. I don't often need the easier gears; however, I find the...
05-03-09, 01:58 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,172
Posted By EvilGoodGuy

Problem fixed. This time, there were more pros...

Problem fixed. This time, there were more pros out on the A ride. It was easy to find a good wheel to follow on the descent. I grabbed a wheel then followed it. The pace was much faster too so there...
04-27-09, 10:41 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,893
Posted By EvilGoodGuy

I have only been racing, as a cyclist, for 2...

I have only been racing, as a cyclist, for 2 years so I'm hesitant to say forsure; however, I believe my power profile suits the time trial profile. I have a relatively high threshold with a...
04-27-09, 09:52 AM
Replies: 11,620
Views: 534,071
Posted By EvilGoodGuy

First time this year that I have trained over 10...

First time this year that I have trained over 10 hours in a week. Last year, I had already been at 15+ for several weeks. However, it's finally starting to warm up so I should be able to ride more....
04-27-09, 09:21 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,172
Posted By EvilGoodGuy

Good point. After I have done the ride a...

Good point.

After I have done the ride a few times, I'll get to know who can descend well. I'll focus on staying on that rider's wheel.

I think my descending skills will be a key area to...
04-27-09, 09:03 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,172
Posted By EvilGoodGuy

As far as speed, any number i provide would be an...

As far as speed, any number i provide would be an estimate; at the time, my concentration was on the road and rider ahead. The problematic descents were straight, between 2 to 3km long, and 6 to 8...
04-27-09, 08:35 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,172
Posted By EvilGoodGuy

Descending

I did my first ride with the A group (mostly 2/3's with a few local pros). Everything went well. I was able to keep up on the hills. However, I seem to constantly lose my position on the descents. I...
08-16-08, 10:11 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,483
Posted By EvilGoodGuy

+1

+1
08-09-08, 09:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 553
Posted By EvilGoodGuy

Personally, I find a hill climb to be a better...

Personally, I find a hill climb to be a better test of my current fitness than a flat time trial. Our local time trial series uses a rolling 16.6k (10miles) route; however, wind can easily alter your...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-08, 08:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,070
Posted By EvilGoodGuy

Lifespan of a Carbon Fork

This morning, I was out riding for a couple hours. During a descent, I started to wonder about the lifespan of the carbon fork on my bike. My bike is a 2003 Lemond; it was a year old when I bought...
08-04-08, 10:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 933
Posted By EvilGoodGuy

My peak/race phase is July/August (I cut volume...

My peak/race phase is July/August (I cut volume in half, I'm either riding/racing all out or not riding at all). The first week, I cut my volume in half (15hours per week to 7ish), I feel like s**t....
08-02-08, 08:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 558
Posted By EvilGoodGuy

It's the K town Classic. It's in BC.

It's the K town Classic. It's in BC.
08-02-08, 05:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 558
Posted By EvilGoodGuy

The first stage, the time trial (hill climb,...

The first stage, the time trial (hill climb, 3.5km), went well; I improved a minute over last year. In the second stage (crit), it seemed everyone was alittle tired. The pace was a bit slower than...
08-02-08, 11:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 558
Posted By EvilGoodGuy

Recovery between stages

I finished the opening stage (a time trial) this morning (10am) of a stage race. The second stage (a crit) is scheduled to start in four hours. How should I recover between? Any tips? I thought about...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-08, 09:56 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,155
Posted By EvilGoodGuy

I'm 6'0, 160lbs, 8% body fat. I'm working my way...

I'm 6'0, 160lbs, 8% body fat. I'm working my way to 155. When I initially started losing weight the first 10lbs came off quickly (178 - 168). Since that, the last 8lbs were slow. The next 5lbs will...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-08, 04:28 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,485
Posted By EvilGoodGuy

Interesting thread. In a local stage race, the...

Interesting thread. In a local stage race, the winning local pro/cat 1 will finish the opening hill (3.5km) climb stage, a consistent 8% with 400m at 12%, in 9 minutes. Average speed is 23km/hr or...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-08, 09:11 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,379
Posted By EvilGoodGuy

My longest climb was 25km @ 6% to 10%. The...

My longest climb was 25km @ 6% to 10%. The majority of it is around 8%. I try to ride it once a week after the snow clears, ussually in early June. Even in the summer, it's quite a bit colder near...
02-29-08, 11:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 465
Posted By EvilGoodGuy

Intuitively it makes sense that power would be...

Intuitively it makes sense that power would be lower when sick. I wanted to confirm with others experiences. I did an LT test in the beginning of the week while quite sick. My numbers came back lower...
02-29-08, 05:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 465
Posted By EvilGoodGuy

Being sick and power levels

For those with power meters, are you able to maintain the same power output for a given workout when you are sick? Or is it simply not possible?
02-27-08, 12:14 PM
Replies: 11,620
Views: 534,071
Posted By EvilGoodGuy

Base 2 is complete. 17 hours in the last week....

Base 2 is complete. 17 hours in the last week. Last Friday, I went up my ussual 5k climb right on my PR time, not once but three times. This week has started with a wonderful rest of 3 days. However,...
02-23-08, 04:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 296
Posted By EvilGoodGuy

Cascade Classic

Has anyone raced the Cascade Classic as a Cat 4? What is it like? I think I would be outclassed but it might be a good learning experience. As I understand, there is a fair amount of climbing. What...
02-21-08, 06:28 PM
Replies: 11,620
Views: 534,071
Posted By EvilGoodGuy

I went out on a 3 hour ride yesterday to start...

I went out on a 3 hour ride yesterday to start the transition from the indoor trainer to the road. It was an interesting ride. My RPE was all over the map, my back brake caliper was rubing on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-08, 09:54 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,369
Posted By EvilGoodGuy

I had nearly the same incident happen to me two...

I had nearly the same incident happen to me two years ago. I was riding along (in the bike lane) when a car turned right in front of me. No signal, nothing. I was hit, he was 100% at fault. I was...
02-20-08, 11:22 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,519
Posted By EvilGoodGuy

I always find it easier to ride near my limit on...

I always find it easier to ride near my limit on a climb. I have a 20min (for me) climb nearby. It's a steady 6to 8% climb. There are few distractions (i.e., traffic, turns to slow down, no traffic...
02-19-08, 04:40 PM
Replies: 11,620
Views: 534,071
Posted By EvilGoodGuy

From what I understand, in BC, it's supposed to...

From what I understand, in BC, it's supposed to be 20 points in any 2 year period for the upgrade from cat5 to cat4 or any other upgrade. Points are only awarded for top 5 places. In combined...
02-19-08, 04:18 PM
Replies: 11,620
Views: 534,071
Posted By EvilGoodGuy

I'm a Cat 4 now! I just received my 2008 lisence...

I'm a Cat 4 now! I just received my 2008 lisence in the mail. Interesting, I only did two races last year that should have counted for upgrade points. The rest of the races were training races. I did...
02-18-08, 10:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 747
Posted By EvilGoodGuy

I'm starting to understand that you have to start...

I'm starting to understand that you have to start recovery on the bike. It seems to be especially significant once around the 20 hours per week range. I pay more attention to hydration and nutrition...
02-18-08, 10:37 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,552
Posted By EvilGoodGuy

Good point.

Good point.
02-18-08, 10:35 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,552
Posted By EvilGoodGuy

I would have to agree. I've narrowed my selection...

I would have to agree. I've narrowed my selection of spinerval videos to exclude a few that seem less helpful. I think some sets are included in spinerval videos to ward off bordom. Personally, I...
02-18-08, 10:26 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,552
Posted By EvilGoodGuy

It's not that I don't need those attributes. I...

It's not that I don't need those attributes. I wasn't sure what the drill was intended to develop. Sprinting is one of my limiters. I don't spend alot of time on it; however, I'm trying to spend more...
02-17-08, 06:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,552
Posted By EvilGoodGuy

I'm supposed to be sprinting at 120+ rpm?...

I'm supposed to be sprinting at 120+ rpm? Perhaps, this is part of the reason I am not a decent sprinter.

My question should have been more specific, what adaptions are occuring when doing 120+...
02-17-08, 05:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,552
Posted By EvilGoodGuy

high cadence, low resistance

In one of my spinerval videos, I'm asked to do some high cadence low resistance work, 120+rpm in a very easy gear. At one point, I'm asked to stand and spin as fast as possible, while keeping "on...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-08, 07:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 428
Posted By EvilGoodGuy

I've noticed a few riders are spinning in easy...

I've noticed a few riders are spinning in easy gears (in the spinerval videos). It seems that it's ussually the riders in the back. When he says "switch to the 53x12", some riders are spinning at 90...
02-15-08, 11:08 AM
Replies: 11,620
Views: 534,071
Posted By EvilGoodGuy

My weight has been steady at 158lbs. Reading over...

My weight has been steady at 158lbs. Reading over the previous posts, I'm glad I lost the majority of the weight in the off season. Last year, I dropped 10lbs during the race season, it made training...
02-13-08, 07:47 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 29,414
Posted By EvilGoodGuy

I had one a few weeks ago, it seems to happen...

I had one a few weeks ago, it seems to happen when my shorts don't fit quite right or if I ride for long periods on the trainer (not as many changes in position to releave pressure). In any case, it...
02-05-08, 06:54 PM
Replies: 11,620
Views: 534,071
Posted By EvilGoodGuy

waterrockets, You're incredibly strong....

waterrockets,

You're incredibly strong. :eek: I wish I had your sprint. Your FTP is good too. To have any hope of a win, I have to keep working to raise my watts per kg at LT, which isn't...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-04-08, 07:22 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,852
Posted By EvilGoodGuy

In my first race, a Cat 4/5 mix, I was dropped....

In my first race, a Cat 4/5 mix, I was dropped. It's not that bad, quite a few others were dropped too. Looking back, I would have learnt more by finding a local training series. The training races...
02-02-08, 08:34 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,170
Posted By EvilGoodGuy

Interesting, my FTP is 80% of my 5min power. For...

Interesting, my FTP is 80% of my 5min power. For some reason, I thought my 5min power was low in comparrison to my FTP. I guess I'm about the same as most other people.
02-01-08, 11:26 AM
Replies: 11,620
Views: 534,071
Posted By EvilGoodGuy

I've hit my goal weight already, I've lost 5lbs...

I've hit my goal weight already, I've lost 5lbs in the last 4 weeks, I am now at 6% BF at 158lbs. The last bit of weight is difficult to lose. I've never been this light. At this time last year, I...
01-30-08, 03:06 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,198
Posted By EvilGoodGuy

In a race last year, I was dropped along with a...

In a race last year, I was dropped along with a group of ten or so. I finished ahead of the others; however, in the final results, I was behind the other ten riders. Does it matter? Not really. If...
01-30-08, 10:26 AM
Replies: 11,620
Views: 534,071
Posted By EvilGoodGuy

My trainer is a permanent fixture in the living...

My trainer is a permanent fixture in the living room. Although I think there is some passive resistance to its existence in the living room. Quite often I find it has been 'reorganized' (i.e., pushed...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-08, 10:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,090
Posted By EvilGoodGuy

Has anyone bought one of their bikes?

Has anyone bought one of their bikes?
01-29-08, 10:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,278
Posted By EvilGoodGuy

Last week (I'm in a rest week this week): ...

Last week (I'm in a rest week this week):

Monday: 4 hours zone 2
Tuesday: 1.5 hours zone 3
Wednesday: 3 hours (intervals: 2 x 20min, 1 x 30min, and 3 x 10min, zone 4/5)
Thursday: 2 hours zone...
01-27-08, 04:58 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 4,954
Posted By EvilGoodGuy

I'm optimistic. First real race isn't until the...

I'm optimistic. First real race isn't until the end of April; however, the training crits start first week of April. I have a bit more time to bask in the comfort of delusion. Fitness: LT is 20watts...
01-24-08, 03:57 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,081
Posted By EvilGoodGuy

4 hours. Luckly, I have family near most races so...

4 hours. Luckly, I have family near most races so it makes it relatively easy to travel. I work alot of weekends so I have to pick my races carefully.
01-24-08, 03:46 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 6,347
Posted By EvilGoodGuy

I'll be racing Elkhorn. If I have adequate form,...

I'll be racing Elkhorn. If I have adequate form, I'll race the Cascade Classic too.

Schedule 08': Race as often as I can (Spring Time Trial Series, Spring Crit Series, and road races).

Goals: ...
01-24-08, 03:21 PM
Replies: 11,620
Views: 534,071
Posted By EvilGoodGuy

I can't wait to get outside, logging 15 hours a...

I can't wait to get outside, logging 15 hours a week on the trainer is mind numbing at best. I can't stand the zone 2/3 four hour ride. Atleast the time passes relatively quickly when I'm in zone...
01-21-08, 10:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,101
Posted By EvilGoodGuy

What do you mean by dubious? In reference to the...

What do you mean by dubious? In reference to the 3 x 10min. Links to research? I'm interested to read about it.

As far as recovery, I measure/track my food (portion and content). I've also noticed...
01-21-08, 08:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,101
Posted By EvilGoodGuy

I put in close to 600 hours last year. My peak...

I put in close to 600 hours last year. My peak volume was in April. This year, I want my peak volume to be in March. I can understand it looks like Wednesday is too much with too little recovery;...
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