leicaman
Maximum Pace
- Sep 20, 2012
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Upper respiratory infection.What's a URI?
Yeah, and the timing is quite good given my two-week trip for Chile. However, I dread having to shell out money for a new shifter, given Shimano's prices here in Japan. But in any case, I know my bike is in good hands: the boss of the shop is a former pro team mechanic and our team has relations with this shop. (There are essentially two shops that cater to the serious enthusiast market, and our team boss is smart enough to have good relations to both.)Shifters, headsets etc are usually pretty straightforward for a good mechanic with lots of spares.
I'm not gyming it at the moment, but I have been enjoying a bit of yoga stretching before bed. I'm determined to finally improve my flexibility / core strength. To be honest. I'd like to start running again seriously and I'm hoping that it will help the calf pain I get when I run fast (for me). I also read about how important the core is for climbing on the bike. Anyway, been about a month and I'm happy with my progress so far (I can touch my toes again!!!). Just need to do another couple of months to make it a proper habit.I used to aim for 75kg when I was doing hillclimbs seriously. Back then I could podium in big hillclimbs like Norikura or Kusatsu.
But I think it is at a different level now, and I'd probably need the same power and to be 70kg or so.
Like you say, you can carry more weight for the TT.
I've added 6kg in muscle through gym work. And I aim for about 80kg now.
I recommend decent Tanita scales to get a proper understanding of your body composition.
For me, 80kg is great for flat and rolling terrain. But I've sacrificed my climbing ability altogether!
In terms of nutrition, I just try to fuel as much as I burn. I'm a vegetarian and I try to eat healthy.
Beer is my only sin really! So I have to get up early to burn it off!
Andy
How much do you pay for your STIs in your home country? The R7000 105 STIs on Amazon Japan are 2,000 yen cheaper than at Chain Reaction Cycles - based on pound to yen exchange rate if that makes a difference.Upper respiratory infection.
Yeah, and the timing is quite good given my two-week trip for Chile. However, I dread having to shell out money for a new shifter, given Shimano's prices here in Japan. But in any case, I know my bike is in good hands: the boss of the shop is a former pro team mechanic and our team has relations with this shop. (There are essentially two shops that cater to the serious enthusiast market, and our team boss is smart enough to have good relations to both.)
A hydraulic previous-gen 105-level right shift lever. I dropped off my bike just before the typhoon hit, and when I pick up my bike, I'm getting a bike fit.What kind of shifter?
No worries. Be safe tonight.I may have something but I threw out a load of old parts just recently
A single shifter goes for 120 €, i. e. about 14,000 ¥. On Amazon the same lever costs 16,600 ¥. The pair costs 235 € on bike24.com, about 28,000 ¥, which is 8,000 ¥ less than Amazon.co.jp.How much do you pay for your STIs in your home country? The R7000 105 STIs on Amazon Japan are 2,000 yen cheaper than at Chain Reaction Cycles - based on pound to yen exchange rate if that makes a difference.
Not just for climbing, also when you get in an aggressive aero position, you need your core muscles to keep your balance on the bike and apply power.I also read about how important the core is for climbing on the bike. Anyway, been about a month and I'm happy with my progress so far (I can touch my toes again!!!). Just need to do another couple of months to make it a proper habit.
You'd burn more net calories if you fueled your workouts correctly. What and how much did you eat?I managed to get a ride in an outside ride yesterday despite the typhoon (although not today due to rain). As usual I headed out with the intent to do 100+ km, 1500+ m epic but end up doing just under two hours because I didn't eat anywhere near enough for breakfast and didn't bother to eat the gels I was carrying. Hehehe. OTOH, the increased RPE and fat burning of underfed rides probably has its benefits...
Muesli has, in my experience, more staying power due to being higher in slowly releasing carbs, especially if it has a lot of oats in it. In principle, you could just eat oats with fruits, etc., but I find that a bit too bland. The added dried fruits and maple syrup give you a bit more immediate punch. Also, perhaps you should increase your serving size a little.A small bowl of granola with milk.
yesterday I was reminded that racing is hard. hehehe.
I just looked at my time for the Japan Cup climb. I am exactly half as fast as the KOM. but I was almost twice as fast as I was in April...
Am I crazy for thinking that electrolyte and carb intake actually matters in a race that's only 45 minutes? I felt great during the parade lap right before the race when I was carb loaded but basically crap after just one race lap.