I wishTried to keep it steady and hold off the chasing Kipster etc., my brief power surge of 70mph up the first big hill helped
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I wishTried to keep it steady and hold off the chasing Kipster etc., my brief power surge of 70mph up the first big hill helped
I don't entirely agree with Andy about the weight.power , weight then aero? I'm 83kg, not very powerful compared to others (so I've found out!!) and on a standard road bike with no aero advantage!! Pretty much goosed then!!
As long as it is not too hilly, your weight should not matter too much.
I would like to do this but sadly I'm working till 8 on Tuesday, unless some kind soul will let me escape early though it's doubtful. Thanks for highlighting it though bobinski, I will certainly look out for the next one
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Here's my course here Andy:
https://www.strava.com/activities/545482504
Not sure how it compares to any other TT courses but it seems fast, bar one section which had me slowing down to about 17mph.
I dont have tri bars as apparently if I put them on it moves me into the TT bike category, so I just stick to the Road Bike section. I was the slowest Road bike there last nightbut was beaten by 2 seconds then 3 seconds, with a group of 5-6 riders less than 30 seconds ahead overall. Seeing as I was off the bike for 9 days and I'm new to this TT lark I think I could maybe gain that much next time (wishful thinking perhaps!). Bit of an eye opener that I just dont have enough power in the legs yet and that'll only come with time.
Just across the water (Loch Neagh) from my home from home of the late 70's and 80's RAF Aldergrove.
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Rick, In my short experience, I would say that there's 3 relatively cheap ways to make massive improvements.
This is my data (others have reported the suit to give more than aerobars):
1. Tri Bars will give you something like 2.5 - 3.5 seconds pr. km.
2. A decent suit will give you 2 - 2.5 seconds pr. km.
3. A TT helmet will help too (maybe 1 - 1.5 seconds pr. km)
So if you wish to stick to the road bike category, then spend some money on a suit and a helmet.
You do the math and calculate your new position
According to the makers of ceramic bearings they give you similar gains however we must note the word cheap elsewise the previously feature Goat Bike would probably give you some huge gains if geared correctly!
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Other than weight can often come with power depending on the reason for the weight, no offence meant to anyone, but Lars is correct.
On a flat course, which traditional UK TT's seemed to try and strive to be, then the relevance of weight will decrease.
Power is down to training and therefore is your rolling baseline hence aero then becomes factor 1 and I wouldn't be surprised if aero bars i.e. riding position was at the top of the list
This should probably be done with caution as it needs to be a compromise with power and to some degree comfort as that will give you endurance.
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Has this site gone down, no one has posted since 18:21.
That was me!
That was me!
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I tried that Chaingang ride.....again....pfffft....it kicked my ass.......again!
Just can't keep the power on at those low inclines and flat sections. Nearly got overtaken by my own ghost, which would most certainly have seen me sulking!
Laying it to rest now....it's beaten me for now, time to move on! As for you Bridgy, you've improved very impressively, our battles could well become a distant fading memory, until I cycle to Cornwall of course.
Just can't keep the power on at those low inclines and flat sections. Nearly got overtaken by my own ghost, which would most certainly have seen me sulking!
Laying it to rest now....it's beaten me for now, time to move on! As for you Bridgy, you've improved very impressively, our battles could well become a distant fading memory, until I cycle to Cornwall of course.
Probably no ones had enough beer. If we had we could have discussed the pros and cons of leg shaving and perhaps tried to persuade Rick to shave his for a little extra speed.
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I don't think you drink beer at all Bill. I imagine you are surrounded by super foods and herbal teas. I also think you have a tin of spinach before each session.
Scary how well you know me Adam. I don't drink lager and at home I mostly drink organic ales. I do eat a lot of spinach and other organic super foods but still fail to achieve the racing snake proportions that you are able to take for granted. You got me near enough figured out though. Anything to try and gain an advantage on the turbo
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I am waylaid by some bug that wants rid of my stomach contents so won't be riding to tonight though hope to look in and spectate. Looks like it's going to be a fast one
At a guess, it'll be as fast as AAAC wants it to be. With some hangers on for a good portion of the ride hopefully.I am waylaid by some bug that wants rid of my stomach contents so won't be riding to tonight though hope to look in and spectate. Looks like it's going to be a fast one
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At a guess, it'll be as fast as AAAC wants it to be. With some hangers on for a good portion of the ride hopefully.
I have high expectations Bill
just keep snapping at his heels and don't let him get away.
