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    HRM Training-Need Help

    Post by: stowerider, Jul 12, 2004 in forum: Cycling Training
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    How can I improve my VO2 Max?

    Hi, You need to start doing some intervals where you hit your VO2 max. Typically, your HR serves as a proxy for VO2 - and if memory serves me...
    Post by: stowerider, Jul 9, 2004 in forum: Cycling Training
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    Training with a heart rate monitor.

    Hi, The key to using a HRM is to set up HR zones. There are a bazillion different permutations but to summarize - Determine your Maximum HR max....
    Post by: stowerider, Jun 16, 2004 in forum: Cycling Training
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    am I ready to race?

    Hi, You'll find out how prepared you are when you do your first race! If you're ready emotionally then give it a go. The only caveat that I would...
    Post by: stowerider, Jun 14, 2004 in forum: Cycling Training
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    Countdown Timers for HR?

    Hi, if you enter a TT race then you can begin the timer 1 minute before your start time - then when its time for you to start you will have one...
    Post by: stowerider, Mar 4, 2004 in forum: Cycling Training
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    Two Things...TT and Century

    Hi, re TT question One possibility is that you're starting the climb too hard/too fast ( this is a common mistake) - so you run out of gas...
    Post by: stowerider, Feb 23, 2004 in forum: Cycling Training
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    bodyweight and hill-climbing

    Hi, Yes more weight can often put you at a disadvantage when climbing compared to lighter cyclists. However, there are hills and there are hills....
    Post by: stowerider, Feb 4, 2004 in forum: Cycling Training
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    training

    Hi, Check out the USCF website to see whats on the calendar so far for 2004. You can also check Bikereg.com. SW
    Post by: stowerider, Feb 4, 2004 in forum: Cycling Training
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    training

    "and for how long..." the rest of your life. :)
    Post by: stowerider, Feb 4, 2004 in forum: Cycling Training
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    HR Discrepancy - On the Bike vs. On the Trainer

    oh.....
    Post by: stowerider, Dec 31, 2003 in forum: Cycling Training
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    HR Discrepancy - On the Bike vs. On the Trainer

    Hi, I have a similar experience - when I work out for 30-45 minutes on my rollers, my heart rate will continue to ratchet up. At the end of my...
    Post by: stowerider, Dec 31, 2003 in forum: Cycling Training
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    What does it take to be modestly competitive in Cat 5?

    Hi Aztec, I might have misread a couple of your replies but it sounds like you're riding at 14 mph because you're trying to keep your heart rate...
    Post by: stowerider, Nov 13, 2003 in forum: Cycling Training
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    What does it take to be modestly competitive in Cat 5?

    Hi, I'll take another stab at an answer - if you're looking for some quantitative measures for fitness for Cat 5 racing then here are some other...
    Post by: stowerider, Nov 11, 2003 in forum: Cycling Training
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    how do i get faster

    Hi, For the 22/23 mph ride, we're lucky in that the traffic is pretty light. There are only a few stop signs/traffic lights. We're riding through...
    Post by: stowerider, Nov 11, 2003 in forum: Cycling Training
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    What does it take to be modestly competitive in Cat 5?

    Hi, If you think you might be ready for Cat 5 racing then you are ready. I don't do any heavy mileage, don't cycle every day, am not especially...
    Post by: stowerider, Nov 10, 2003 in forum: Cycling Training
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    how do i get faster

    Hi, If you want to go faster then I'd recommend something like - a) pick up one of the books like Burke's Serious Cycling or Friel's Bible -...
    Post by: stowerider, Nov 10, 2003 in forum: Cycling Training
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    Stair/uphill running as training

    Hi, In answer to question 1, the reason why its easier to hit a higher HR running than biking is because when you run you have to support your...
    Post by: stowerider, Nov 10, 2003 in forum: Cycling Training
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    LT/vo2max in road races :-)

    Hi What he might be trying to say is that in a TDF stage which lasts perhaps 6 hours, if you look at the percentage of time spent anaerobic...
    Post by: stowerider, Nov 10, 2003 in forum: Cycling Training
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    Single best book on training?

    Hi TiMan, You might want to check out Eddie Borysewicz's Complete Book of Bicycle Racing. Its a little dated (HRM had only just appeared, Power...
    Post by: stowerider, Nov 7, 2003 in forum: Cycling Training
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    Best Vo2max Workouts

    Hi, This is a little late for the 2002 season - but will give you something to read and think about during the winter. Check out this link -...
    Post by: stowerider, Oct 8, 2003 in forum: Cycling Training
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