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[User269]

Must say I am in total awe of anyone who can have an average wattage of 300+!!

So you should be, given that a Tour de France rider will only manage 200-300 watts average over a 4 hour stage.

 

[bobinski]

Salmon and beetroot? Bloody southern hipsters I think the only fish to eat is cod and the only vegetable to eat with it is chips.

Soarerv8, ta for the tip. Chips it is with the pie next time

 

[theboxers]

Had my first bash at the chain gang new ride last night, and first league ride. Must say I am in total awe of anyone who can have an average wattage of 300+!! I picked up a bike 8 months ago to train for ironman uk just gone so I'm pretty new at this. Any tips for a rookie

Brush up on your banter and local colloquialisms (confuses our cousins across the pond, as do theirs coming back).

Other than that.
Find a good couple of sessions to act as a proper warm up (save them as favourites).15-20 minutes I've found is better than the 10 minutes at the start of each session.

Also find some longer cool down sessions instead of the 5 minutes at the end. I use some of the longer descenso sessions. I have not had the legs hurting as bad since I started using them, 50-60 cadence in a very light gear, gives time for the lactate to properly clear the legs. It helps if you are like me on these sessions .

 

[theboxers]

Oh btw I will not make the re-run. I've been called out to site for 3pm and I'm not sure when I'll be home.

 

[bridgy]

I think I should add to TT's splendid advice that choice of tire is very important. I'm using Continental GP4000S II with 140 psi for flat stages.

Do you find those noisy LB? I used them once with my "outdoors" rear wheel (I use an older wheel on the turbo) and found the tyre made a really loud whining noise!

 

[LBHIFI]

Do you find those noisy LB? I used them once with my "outdoors" rear wheel (I use an older wheel on the turbo) and found the tyre made a really loud whining noise!

Yes, but I use headphones so it doesn't bother me.

 

[bridgy]

Yes, but I use headphones so it doesn't bother me.

Fair enough

 

[bridgy]

So you should be, given that a Tour de France rider will only manage 200-300 watts average over a 4 hour stage.

A) Bkool watts can be on the generous side
B) our rides are more like 30-40 minute TT's than a 4 hour stage!

 

[Whorty]

Who will be starting the ride this afternoon? I'll be joining in so no one else worry about coming in last as that is my role !

 

[berty bassett]

Berty, are you doing the 5pm re run? I will be watching, as I will of been MTB riding earlier. No fit state to offer decent competition, arm chair commentary/slating

hope to be !! been out sorting bike/ computer/fan/drink . but just in case it all goes pete tong - i have got a cold coming and my leg hurts good to be back

 

[Randyberlin]

3 cats to kick!
If you don't have a pet cat I'm sure any animal or small child will do (maybe not a bear though randy...)

That may be the best thing about having a dog named after a competetor. Both Sorerv8 and myself can beat Bobinski or Kipster anytime. And as for the brit slang we didn't know kip meant nap when my wife named him.

 

[berty bassett]

what am i looking for tonight ? is it handicap or chase and is there gonna be a password ?

 

[Whorty]

hope to be !! been out sorting bike/ computer/fan/drink . but just in case it all goes pete tong - i have got a cold coming and my leg hurts good to be back

I'm feeling a bit rough today too .. coming down with a cold [cough cough]. I'll do my best but ......

 

[theboxers]

That may be the best thing about having a dog named after a competetor. Both Sorerv8 and myself can beat Bobinski or Kipster anytime. And as for the brit slang we didn't know kip meant nap when my wife named him.

Does he live up or down, depending on your view, to his name. He doesn't have narcolepsy does he. That could be an entertaining day down the park. Every time you call his name he falls asleep .

 

[BILL S]

Who will be starting the ride this afternoon? I'll be joining in so no one else worry about coming in last as that is my role !

Me as usual Whorty. 5pm. Training Loop.

Berty there's no password for the chaingang rides. Just join in from the Live tab.