So something I've been noticing in my recent races, is that compared to the other cat 3 guys, I'm lacking in the explosive power department. I still have the same or even better top end than most, but it's the rate I reach that top end that I have a problem with.
Like, today I took 3rd in the field sprint, but everyone totally got the jump on me first, and rode me off their wheel. I only barely was able to catch back up to pass a bunch of people by the time we crossed the line.
First question though, I've recently been racing with my powertap wheel that's laced to a open pro rim. I crashed the wheel and trued it, but a couple spokes are kinda loose and I think I'm gonna rebuild it soon. Prior to using the powertap wheel, I was using a Kyserium SL tubular in the back. Could the open pro/powertap wheel be the source of my lack of explosive acceleration when I attack/sprint?
Second question, if it's not the wheel's fault, and it's mine, does anyone have any suggestions for mid-season explosive power training?
Thanks a bunch for the advice!
Like, today I took 3rd in the field sprint, but everyone totally got the jump on me first, and rode me off their wheel. I only barely was able to catch back up to pass a bunch of people by the time we crossed the line.
First question though, I've recently been racing with my powertap wheel that's laced to a open pro rim. I crashed the wheel and trued it, but a couple spokes are kinda loose and I think I'm gonna rebuild it soon. Prior to using the powertap wheel, I was using a Kyserium SL tubular in the back. Could the open pro/powertap wheel be the source of my lack of explosive acceleration when I attack/sprint?
Second question, if it's not the wheel's fault, and it's mine, does anyone have any suggestions for mid-season explosive power training?
Thanks a bunch for the advice!