Bit of a boss, but I'm sure he can be tamed.. I hope JV has a role for him on the team - never know, might just go alright on a bike. I'm thinking possible team leader for races like Tour of China..
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Misc: 24/04/2013
Well I never.. Liege Panda has a Twitter account:
Bit of a boss, but I'm sure he can be tamed.. I hope JV has a role for him on the team - never know, might just go alright on a bike. I'm thinking possible team leader for races like Tour of China..
Bit of a boss, but I'm sure he can be tamed.. I hope JV has a role for him on the team - never know, might just go alright on a bike. I'm thinking possible team leader for races like Tour of China..
Monday, April 22, 2013
Misc: 22/04/2013
It's fair to say
that all PM users make their own individual journeys in relation to their power measurement devices, and how thy use them - but it seems that there may be some typical patterns
that evolve - particularly in relation to self-coached athletes - some common errors
that self-coached athletes tend to make - some of which I have myself previously worked my
way through.
I've been training with a power meter for a number of years now, and have read and accumulated a large amount of information on the topic. I've put many ideas into practice - with varying rates of success. Keep what works, discard what doesn't - adapt and evolve..
The following is a summarised version of an insightful discussion thread from a well known forum, mixed with some feedback of my own. One post in particular resonated with me, as it touched on some common and key issues that I have experienced - and also frequently come across both on-line and in conversation..
I've been training with a power meter for a number of years now, and have read and accumulated a large amount of information on the topic. I've put many ideas into practice - with varying rates of success. Keep what works, discard what doesn't - adapt and evolve..
The following is a summarised version of an insightful discussion thread from a well known forum, mixed with some feedback of my own. One post in particular resonated with me, as it touched on some common and key issues that I have experienced - and also frequently come across both on-line and in conversation..
They picked up "The Book" (Training and
Racing with a Power Meter), possibly Joe Friel's book, a power meter, and then
set about trying to figure this all out. Granted this isn't everyone. A lot of
people just slap the power meter on for fun, and never really make an effort.
But a lot of analytically minded people, with various career backgrounds and
interests, figured they'd give it go. ..
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
2013 Mt. Baw Baw Alpine Resort Classic
2013 heralds in the commencement of the Cycling Victoria "2013 Victorian Road Series".
One of the events comprising the new road race series is the Mt. Baw Baw Alpine Resort Classic - an epic and favourite event, now billed as the "toughest race on the calendar". I'm not arguing..
It's a pet event for me because it's not only a race against peers - but also a journey of discovery - push youself to excruciating limits both mental and physical - and hold it there.. A tough and beautiful parcours with a brutal mountain top finish - Baw Baw is amongst the very hardest climbs in Australia.
A race of various extremes - I have previously finished in searing heat, and falling snow - this year's edition was picture perfect, mild and windless to the finish - a big surprise!
My 2013 campaign was a personal success - I raced to the best of my ability and harbour no regrets - and therein lies the essence of a great day on the bike. Congratulations to friends and training partners alike that tackled the beast and have all done so well.
Thanks Warragul CC & CV. Thanks to the good folk at The Hurt Box for the stellar physical conditioning, also a huge thanks to my support crew: Fausto and Oliver - you guys made the day possible.
I look forward to this event every year, and I know that as the 2013 edition folds down to just a memory - an ephemeral bundled and labelled sequence of images and sounds, the 2014 edition will be just around the corner before I know it.. ready to slam it's way into the here and now with that unique Baw Baw Classic brand of reality... Bring it on!
One of the events comprising the new road race series is the Mt. Baw Baw Alpine Resort Classic - an epic and favourite event, now billed as the "toughest race on the calendar". I'm not arguing..
It's a pet event for me because it's not only a race against peers - but also a journey of discovery - push youself to excruciating limits both mental and physical - and hold it there.. A tough and beautiful parcours with a brutal mountain top finish - Baw Baw is amongst the very hardest climbs in Australia.
A race of various extremes - I have previously finished in searing heat, and falling snow - this year's edition was picture perfect, mild and windless to the finish - a big surprise!
My 2013 campaign was a personal success - I raced to the best of my ability and harbour no regrets - and therein lies the essence of a great day on the bike. Congratulations to friends and training partners alike that tackled the beast and have all done so well.
Thanks Warragul CC & CV. Thanks to the good folk at The Hurt Box for the stellar physical conditioning, also a huge thanks to my support crew: Fausto and Oliver - you guys made the day possible.
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| Baw Baw climb - Searing clarity soon fades to a hazy memory once you cross that finish line.. (c/o Tony Reeckman) |
I look forward to this event every year, and I know that as the 2013 edition folds down to just a memory - an ephemeral bundled and labelled sequence of images and sounds, the 2014 edition will be just around the corner before I know it.. ready to slam it's way into the here and now with that unique Baw Baw Classic brand of reality... Bring it on!
Results: B
Grade Masters top 10:
1
|
Anthony
Wallace
|
Carnegie
Caulfield CC
|
2
|
Paul
Makepeace
|
Latrobe
City Cycling Club
|
3
|
Matthew
Ledgar
|
St
Kilda Cycling Club Inc
|
4
|
Benjamin
Craven
|
St
Kilda Cycling Club Inc
|
5
|
James
Grant
|
St
Kilda Cycling Club Inc
|
6
|
James
Lechte
|
St
Kilda Cycling Club Inc
|
7
|
John
Parncutt
|
St
Kilda Cycling Club Inc
|
8
|
Cameron
Senese
|
Blackburn
Cycling Club Inc
|
9
|
Julien
Fleurus
|
Hawthorn
Cycling Club
|
10
|
Paul
Martinico
|
Southern
Masters Cycling Club
|
Friday, February 15, 2013
Misc: 15/02/2013
Bike racing is not like running a 10km where you go as hard as you can for the distance.
In bike racing you go as hard as SOMEONE ELSE decides to go for as long as THEY decide.
Riding at threshold isn't that hard. Riding significantly above threshold for an indeterminate period of time - that can be pretty ugly... K Metcalfe
In bike racing you go as hard as SOMEONE ELSE decides to go for as long as THEY decide.
Riding at threshold isn't that hard. Riding significantly above threshold for an indeterminate period of time - that can be pretty ugly... K Metcalfe
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