*Big note, keep in mind that the training I’m doing is specific to my strengths and weaknesses, If I was able to ride 25-30MPH for a few miles, but had trouble finishing a century ride, then my training would be very different.  But I have no trouble with endurance, it’s my strength and speed, acceleration [...]

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Today was one of the coldest road rides I’ve done yet, and I’m slowly but surely figuring out how to dress for it. I started to get cold after a while and noticed that I was having real trouble producing much power, but my heart rate was pretty low, so I knew that something was [...]

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It was suppose to be 40F today, maybe it was at some point, in the sun where there was no wind, but not where I rode today, burrrr.  I thought maybe I was over dressed for my 25 mile road ride I did today, I was ok until I did the first 1 mile 4-10% [...]

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I’m not going to argue if cranks should be different lengths depending on how big or small you are, it’s obvious to me that someone taller should use a longer crank and the opposite if you’re short.  I’m beyond debating that point. But what I’m not clear about is who’s formula is most accurate. Keep [...]

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I’ve been experimenting with crank length the last few months, I’m currently riding 190mm, as much as I like them the verdict is still out if I’m going to stay with them though. I’m going to ride them for the next couple months continously while I work on my cycling position as well, then throw [...]

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I have been working on my cycling position lately after discovering I had major fit problems, currently I’m fine tuning and experimenting and trying to get closer to my perfect fit. I had an expert fitting the other day, but, I think fit is such a personal thing that they can only get you close, [...]

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If you want to get faster on the bike, it’s not going to happen by riding around mile after mile at a moderate pace when training. It’s not going to happen by going out and trying to hammer on every training ride. It’s not going to happen if you double your millage or your weekly [...]

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I’ve learned from training this winter for cycling that each method of training has it’s good and bad points. Each method usually is best at targeting one particular thing best. So it makes sense to identify your strengths and weaknesses as a rider and use the “tools of the trade” in the most effective way [...]

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Retraction: 02/16/09
I removed the flaming I gave the local bike shop as it wasn’t fair as I did it at the heat of the moment when I was frustrated.
I thought by venting in writing and not arguing directly with them it would help avoid any conflicts, but unfortunately the shop read my post and took [...]

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We had some really nice weather this weekend it was about 50F and partly sunny, so I went out road cycling both days. I was very rusty on the bike, the last couple months on the espresso trainer and hitting the weights was not translating as well as I’d hoped, but I was happy to [...]

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