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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-22-23, 08:06 AM
Replies: 17,388
Views: 1,277,901
Posted By Hermes

As far and I can tell, USAC renamed the beginner...

As far and I can tell, USAC renamed the beginner categories for men and women to novice. I checked some race registration pages and there is men's novice racing. I did not see any masters novice...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-21-23, 04:21 PM
Replies: 17,388
Views: 1,277,901
Posted By Hermes

BTinNYC Well that is quite an accomplishment and...

BTinNYC Well that is quite an accomplishment and a very well deserved congrats. With respect to racing, there is only one level to start - novice And if you want to upgrade to a Cat 4 so you can ride...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-23, 08:07 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 16,378
Posted By Hermes

Closed thread. Off topic.

Closed thread. Off topic.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-23, 08:28 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 2,934
Posted By Hermes

I assume you are describing the steel cleats that...

I assume you are describing the steel cleats that were nailed to the bottom of cycling shoes and inserted into pedals with toe cages fitted with tightening straps. I had those in the 70s/80s and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-23, 04:56 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,074
Posted By Hermes

RIP Gene. My condolences to facility and friends.

RIP Gene. My condolences to facility and friends.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-16-23, 08:38 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,636
Posted By Hermes

Did you race the BWR? Which bike do you use? I...

Did you race the BWR? Which bike do you use? I think about it every year and then pass.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-15-23, 01:40 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 701
Posted By Hermes

terrymorse Define intensity. Do you consider an...

terrymorse Define intensity. Do you consider an FTP high intensity? And above FTP, there is VO2, anaerobic and neuromuscular. One can do a 20-30 second maximum effort which is technically not...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-23, 01:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 714
Posted By Hermes

Welcome to Bike Forums. We have a folding bike...

Welcome to Bike Forums. We have a folding bike subforum that may offer additional ideas. I suggest moving the thread and I can do that for you. No need to start another thread.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-23, 05:19 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 16,378
Posted By Hermes

Moderation note: Do not troll other members. If...

Moderation note: Do not troll other members. If you have some value to add on pedaling technique, add it. Otherwise, find a thread that is more to your liking.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-13-23, 08:13 AM
Replies: 17,388
Views: 1,277,901
Posted By Hermes

Thursday's track session was very hard. We...

Thursday's track session was very hard. We divide into two groups - mass start and TT. The mass start group each had a Madison partner and did Madison drills/exchanges off the motor. My TT group...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-12-23, 05:07 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,636
Posted By Hermes

We have them in San Diego. In fact, there is one...

We have them in San Diego. In fact, there is one this Sunday. Closed road with a Merckx division but not by age group. No USAC license required. If you want to race a time trial and ride Merckx, just...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-12-23, 10:29 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,636
Posted By Hermes

I am not sure what you mean by brisk speed. On a...

I am not sure what you mean by brisk speed. On a flat course around a 4.1 mile island course with light winds, I can ride 18-19 mph at a tempo pace on my road bike. I can go faster on my TT bike and...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-11-23, 10:58 AM
Replies: 17,388
Views: 1,277,901
Posted By Hermes

Here is a video from Tuesday nights structured...

Here is a video from Tuesday nights structured track session. Wind up motor kilos from a rolling start final two laps solo.

https://youtu.be/XI1OJ5YHltA
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-10-23, 09:59 AM
Replies: 17,388
Views: 1,277,901
Posted By Hermes

IMO, looking at individual intervals or efforts...

IMO, looking at individual intervals or efforts does not mean much. My training is a series of build sequences. They are endurance, threshold and power. As I enter the final phase of the build...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-09-23, 08:27 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,018
Posted By Hermes

Word. For me, nutrition on the bike is about the...

Word. For me, nutrition on the bike is about the right consistency and content of nutrition so that my stomach can manage it.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-09-23, 08:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 333
Posted By Hermes

Maybe an 8 week strength training block during...

Maybe an 8 week strength training block during the strength and adaptation phase of a bicycle training periodization cycle. I am in the gym all year long.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-09-23, 08:13 AM
Replies: 17,388
Views: 1,277,901
Posted By Hermes

I think the zone 2 thing is out of hand. We are...

I think the zone 2 thing is out of hand. We are not doing much endurance training and in fact, we are told to specifically limit endurance and focus on power intervals and recovery. Our guys are...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-05-23, 09:20 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,551
Posted By Hermes

I have been in racing, time trials and...

I have been in racing, time trials and aerodynamic effects on equipment and position since 2008. I have no idea who the "low as you can go crowd is". Certainly, not anyone I know or UCI pro riders...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-04-23, 10:38 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 958
Posted By Hermes

With respect to perceived level of effort and...

With respect to perceived level of effort and difficulty...Trainer > track (fixed gear) > road. I use the road as the base case and derate workouts from there depending on training modality.

I...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-27-23, 09:17 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,493
Posted By Hermes

My guess is that it will not take much additional...

My guess is that it will not take much additional time in the saddle to give you enough endurance for a better century outcome. I find that if I am peaked at the top end of the power curve with a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-27-23, 09:07 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,551
Posted By Hermes

This bike is begging for front wheel drive. How...

This bike is begging for front wheel drive. How much power is lost in that long drive chain. I get why the design is as shown - use standard bike components.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-27-23, 08:51 AM
Replies: 17,388
Views: 1,277,901
Posted By Hermes

I complete the workout unless there is an injury....

I complete the workout unless there is an injury. Feeling bad is not a reason to quit and lower power is a meh.

Warning...Anecdote. A junior racer was assigned to the fast group at the track...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-26-23, 09:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 323
Posted By Hermes

Welcome back. One minute is probably as good as...

Welcome back. One minute is probably as good as any.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-26-23, 12:19 PM
Replies: 17,388
Views: 1,277,901
Posted By Hermes

My training has been attending weekly track...

My training has been attending weekly track sessions at Velo Sports Center. But yet another Tues/Thurs session this week. Mostly pursuit training focusing on drills to increase power and cadence as...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-25-23, 10:25 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 918
Posted By Hermes

Doge, I think you did a lot to support your son...

Doge, I think you did a lot to support your son and junior cycling programs. Bravo. And I do not have a dog in this fight although I train with juniors and was with one tonight and and our group has...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-25-23, 08:57 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,493
Posted By Hermes

PeteHski Congrats on century and PRs. Right now...

PeteHski Congrats on century and PRs. Right now we are doing mostly high power big gear work with limited endurance. Almost a flipped polarized model. My limit today is about 3 hours of solid...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-24-23, 09:47 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,493
Posted By Hermes

I have been thinking about Coggan V San Millan....

I have been thinking about Coggan V San Millan. Coggan provides all his magic in his books and he is not a coach but highly educated and a successful cyclist. Coggan does not have to "coach" anyone...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-22-23, 07:05 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,565
Posted By Hermes

You have nothing but upside. You are already the...

You have nothing but upside. You are already the slowest.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-22-23, 07:03 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,158
Posted By Hermes

I am not sure about the boat but why limit...

I am not sure about the boat but why limit oneself to just a new S5?:innocent:
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-22-23, 08:13 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,111
Posted By Hermes

terrymorse I raced up Sierra Road twice. Both...

terrymorse I raced up Sierra Road twice. Both times were charity events but my racing team was one of the sponsors so it incorporated a "race" opportunity as a timed event. The event started as a...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-21-23, 06:14 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,111
Posted By Hermes

Have you tried your "mash easily" on the bottom...

Have you tried your "mash easily" on the bottom of Sierra Road?:p I had trouble keeping my front wheel down. I was running about 500 watts going up that section with some guys pulling away.

How do...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-21-23, 01:52 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,551
Posted By Hermes

Okay here is my road "climbing" race bike. Wait,...

Okay here is my road "climbing" race bike. Wait, am I allowed to post two bikes?
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-21-23, 08:45 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,171
Posted By Hermes

Pre pandemic, I belonged to a gym that had a...

Pre pandemic, I belonged to a gym that had a sauna and next to the gym was a cryotherapy lab. I did the cryotherapy for about a year with the idea of getting better recovery. The protocol was 3...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-19-23, 08:51 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,171
Posted By Hermes

I take my climbing temperatures as I find them...

I take my climbing temperatures as I find them but I have to derate the engine as temperature increases. I go to the gym most days and use the steam room / or sauna. There is a sauna protocol for...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-19-23, 08:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 542
Posted By Hermes

80 is Varsity. All the rest of us are JVs. ...

80 is Varsity. All the rest of us are JVs. Congrats on cycling past 80.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-19-23, 08:26 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,551
Posted By Hermes

I rode this at the indoor velodrome yesterday. ...

I rode this at the indoor velodrome yesterday. Does it count?


https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_1457_4ad977ff006154ffaea0a7d734f623c574339915.jpeg
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-23, 09:51 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 6,027
Posted By Hermes

I think it is tricky to accurately measure gains...

I think it is tricky to accurately measure gains or losses due to changing equipment from riding routes but I take the point that using your protocol, you are not seeing any difference. I think a...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-17-23, 09:13 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,493
Posted By Hermes

Thanks Mo for the podcast - Interesting. I love...

Thanks Mo for the podcast - Interesting. I love the title Coggan's Razor. In cycling, particularly track cycling, the technique of riding in the front of your opponent and no matter how hard he/she...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-14-23, 02:49 PM
Replies: 17,388
Views: 1,277,901
Posted By Hermes

Planned to workout at San Diego Velodrome...

Planned to workout at San Diego Velodrome Thursday morning. The weather was misty, wet, cold and windy so I converted the track workout to an indoor trainer equivalent. The workout was hard and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-23, 11:41 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 6,027
Posted By Hermes

Come on Terry, man up and get these. ...

Come on Terry, man up and get these. https://lightweight.info/en/wheels/obermayer-evo. You know you want them.:D
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-23, 10:41 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 6,027
Posted By Hermes

I think you hit the cover off the ball with the...

I think you hit the cover off the ball with the above post. I can add that I ride the coast a lot in SD and ride Fast Forward carbon clincher 45 mm wheels. Is wind a problem? Meh. Of course, it...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-23, 09:24 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 16,378
Posted By Hermes

I like your climbing position. I find that a flat...

I like your climbing position. I find that a flat back engages the glutes more. As it was explained to my by physical therapy that when the back is rounded, the glutes are de-emphasized and the power...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-07-23, 08:56 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 833
Posted By Hermes

TMonk Wow, that was a fantastic result and...

TMonk Wow, that was a fantastic result and superb strategy. Congratulations.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-23, 08:09 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 5,851
Posted By Hermes

Gluing tubular tires - necessary but extremely...

Gluing tubular tires - necessary but extremely time consuming when done correctly.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-04-23, 08:56 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,111
Posted By Hermes

I am in a similar situation, timing wise, where I...

I am in a similar situation, timing wise, where I will be in Mallorca Spain for two weeks of cycling the end of May. We have been to Mallorca several times and very familiar with the terrain. Also,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-30-23, 11:20 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,935
Posted By Hermes

Wow, 84 looks awful. Interestingly, we did the...

Wow, 84 looks awful. Interestingly, we did the OLH repeats a lot and coach used 84 for the descent but stopped due to too many broken collarbones. Guys would descend too fast and hit gravel on 84...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-30-23, 10:04 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,935
Posted By Hermes

Terry Morse - The new Frank Berto. Who knew?:D...

Terry Morse - The new Frank Berto. Who knew?:D BTW, I was a follower of Berto in Bicycling Magazine and enjoyed his articles on gearing.

I like a lot of gears on the bike and I seem to always...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-27-23, 03:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 790
Posted By Hermes

Woot seems to have won the genetic lottery. And...

Woot seems to have won the genetic lottery. And my wife has carnal thoughts about him.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-26-23, 08:11 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 790
Posted By Hermes

I have the Actn3 gene variant - likely sprinter. ...

I have the Actn3 gene variant - likely sprinter.

https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2017.01080/full
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-25-23, 09:07 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 790
Posted By Hermes

Thanks Terry for the topic and article. 6...

Thanks Terry for the topic and article. 6 decades ago, as a kid I ran track. The coach divided us up into the fast kids and the slow kids. Not too politically correct but accurate. The fast kids...
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