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| Smoothie |
Posted on 10-11-2008 16:11
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Legend you have a specialized!! Halvor just a tip/safety warning. When using your Turbo it is best not to use the tyres that you will use for the road. If you did lots of work on the turbo and didn't clean the tyres or put white vinegar on them they could be leathal! I have a continental turbo tyre on an old training wheel so that there will be no damage to my Fulcrum Racing 1s. And if i went out there would be no worries with the Tyre. |
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| Halvor |
Posted on 10-11-2008 16:49
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What's leathal? |
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| Wiggo |
Posted on 10-11-2008 17:01
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Halvor wrote:
What's leathal?
Do you mean what does it mean? It means it can kill you. |
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| rjc_43 |
Posted on 10-11-2008 18:02
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I won't embarrass you all by posting a picture of my bike, lets just say that unlike you lot, I go outside to train. Turbo sucks ass in my opinion, so that equals lots of mud. And rain. And more mud.
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| chuckie |
Posted on 10-11-2008 19:10
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Levi4life wrote:
I broke my collarbone again.
Hate that!!
At least it's not in the middle of the racing season.
Get well soon...mine has healed up nicely btw 
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| Smoothie |
Posted on 30-11-2008 22:17
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I went out on a ride today. 4 hours. I borrowed a bike from work. Specialized Tarmac expert. It was amazing. Im gonna write a short review on it soon. It just confirmed to me that getting a Tarmac is the best idea!
I hadnt been out for 3 weeks and i was fairly worried about the ride to be honest. I didnt think i would have the legs to ride. We set off at about 9:45 and it was fairly cold. I like the cold though and i was very well dressed. I was lovely and warm actually. We reached our peak on the climb and someone crashed. She was concentrating coming up to a right hand turn and the guy i was next to ended up with her in the rear of him. Rather silly. I didnt have any food on me because there is nothing in the frickin house. And i tell you what i paid for it. I hungry bonked with 45 mins to go. Oh boy was i bad. Cramp all over, chain came off and is was done. The group left me behind with about 5 miles to go and i rode solo home. It was horrible. Its a shame because i was really enjoying the bike and the ride. I had plenty before i went out it was the endurace that i couldnt stick. I got home and stuff myself because i was SOoo hungry. Then i just collapsed on the sofa and feel asleep! Just like that. |
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| Deadpool |
Posted on 30-11-2008 23:39
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Smoothie wrote:
I went out on a ride today. 4 hours. I borrowed a bike from work. Specialized Tarmac expert. It was amazing. Im gonna write a short review on it soon. It just confirmed to me that getting a Tarmac is the best idea!
We have a Tarmac being repaired in the shop, Dura-Ace, Ultegra Brakes, K-Force Cranks, Speedplay pedals, Ksyrium Elite, the whole nine yards. And to tell you the truth, I would still prefer a Madone.
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| Deadpool |
Posted on 30-11-2008 23:39
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Looks like i'm going to join these guys:
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| Levi4life |
Posted on 01-12-2008 00:45
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Damnit Deadpool pick a club already. There can't possibly be that many clubs to chose from. I am on the team I am on because I had no other choice(and I am not complaining)
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| Deadpool |
Posted on 01-12-2008 01:02
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Levi4life wrote:
Damnit Deadpool pick a club already. There can't possibly be that many clubs to chose from. I am on the team I am on because I had no other choice(and I am not complaining)
By that I mean that I am joining the club either tonight or tommorow |
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| Deadpool |
Posted on 09-12-2008 02:16
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I recently moved inside for the winter on a trainer, its just to cold around here 9/10ths of the time (not to say I haven't gone out once or twice ). But I've been having trouble finding a technique to help me train well. Has anybody got any recommendations for training indoors on trainers. |
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| rjc_43 |
Posted on 09-12-2008 02:23
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I also have that trouble, and over Christmas considering I have to train about 80% of my days the only way I can get through turbo sessions is music. Lots of music. Or if it's a loooooonnnnggg ride then a movie. Make sure you have a fan... or three... to keep yourself cool. I personally go and sit in a rat-infested garage to do my turbo-ing.  Not fun.
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| Levi4life |
Posted on 09-12-2008 05:04
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Get a lot of cold weather gear and Layer up. You won't catch me on the trainer all winter. I can't stand the thing.
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| Levi4life |
Posted on 09-12-2008 05:41
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https://www.cycleto.com/videopopups/ny...nydam.html
This was Sunday. You can see me briefly and unfortunitly, my car, and to further the already high levels of misfortune, My dad.
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| Smoothie |
Posted on 09-12-2008 07:43
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Levi4life wrote:
Get a lot of cold weather gear and Layer up. You won't catch me on the trainer all winter. I can't stand the thing.
Well ive got a lot o winter clothing but it is seriously too icy to hit the roads. Even some of the main roads have ice and frost even at 4pm! its very annoying i want to get out but its fucking icy dark and lonely. So its turbo for me im afraid |
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| Halvor |
Posted on 09-12-2008 08:39
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It's winter, so it's not very important to be on the roads every days! I don't remember which magazine I read, but there was an interview with Valverde, and he did not use the bike before end of January
I use the turbo one to two times a week, the rest I do cross county and jogging.
Never more than 1.45 hours on the turbo! |
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| rjc_43 |
Posted on 09-12-2008 12:14
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Dessel wrote:
It's winter, so it's not very important to be on the roads every days! I don't remember which magazine I read, but there was an interview with Valverde, and he did not use the bike before end of January
I use the turbo one to two times a week, the rest I do cross county and jogging.
Never more than 1.45 hours on the turbo!
Bull and more bull.
I seriously doubt that Valverde is where he is now by not training on his bike until February. Especially as he usually does the spring classics, and to a competitive level.
And never do more than 1.45 hours? Ben Swift during this year was doing 4 hours plus of turboing when he broke his collarbone. May not be the most thrilling thing to do, but training is training.
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| Halvor |
Posted on 09-12-2008 13:15
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rjc_43 wrote:
Dessel wrote:
It's winter, so it's not very important to be on the roads every days! I don't remember which magazine I read, but there was an interview with Valverde, and he did not use the bike before end of January
I use the turbo one to two times a week, the rest I do cross county and jogging.
Never more than 1.45 hours on the turbo!
Bull and more bull.
I seriously doubt that Valverde is where he is now by not training on his bike until February. Especially as he usually does the spring classics, and to a competitive level.
And never do more than 1.45 hours? Ben Swift during this year was doing 4 hours plus of turboing when he broke his collarbone. May not be the most thrilling thing to do, but training is training.
I'll find the magazine now, think it was procycling or cycle sport. |
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| rjc_43 |
Posted on 10-12-2008 13:30
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.... I'm waiting...
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| rodda |
Posted on 10-12-2008 13:32
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rjc_43 wrote:
Bull and more bull.
I seriously doubt that Valverde is where he is now by not training on his bike until February. Especially as he usually does the spring classics, and to a competitive level.
And never do more than 1.45 hours? Ben Swift during this year was doing 4 hours plus of turboing when he broke his collarbone. May not be the most thrilling thing to do, but training is training.
nasty turboing crash 
might be best to stick to 1.45 hours
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