this will set the cat amongst the pigeons
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MacB
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lukesdad said:...... now you have lost me......
....you have been listening to Jimbo too long.You better go and have a lie down.
he may have been spinning too much, it's known to have a negative mental impact. Though neanderthal in appearance the grinders are far the intellectual superiors of the spinners
AndyJB said:
Hi Andy and welcome.
yes it would appear that they did consider recovery time .
'Trials were separated by 1-7 days, with subjects abstaining from intense exercise in the 24 hours prior to each session. '
24 hour recovery is pretty generous after such a relatively small exertion.
My intention in posting these research results was to encourage some debate not to suggest that it should in any way determine how we should cycle.
I think we should take all these test results with a pinch of salt because there is often another bit of research somewhere that suggests the opposite.
I think the most important thing for us to take from this sort of research is to make our own observations and not be afraid of following our own experience and inclination.
Test and record our own riding experiences and determine the most efficient and effective cycling style for us from that.
Lance did indeed use a high spin rate because it suited him that doesn't mean that because he won the TdF it should therefore be suitable for everyone.lukesdad said:
You lose your argument by the very reason you gave to advocate a high spin rate for all.
Miguel Indurain was every bit as sucessful as Lance whether time trialling climbing sprinting or winning the TdF and he used a low cadence.
Why do you think that might have been ? I'll give you a clue ... consider his morphology, physiology and body weight in comparison to Lance ....
lukesdad said:Obviously,but not in their approach to cycling,unfortunate ....that.All that expenditure on a sport they dont understand .....its a shame!
you are becoming rather tiresome and not a little irritating
why don't you stop flaming and try to add something constructive to the debate .?
lukesdad
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peanut said:Lance did indeed use a high spin rate because it suited him that doesn't mean that because he won the TdF it should therefore be suitable for everyone.
You lose your argument by the very reason you gave to advocate a high spin rate for all.
Miguel Indurain was every bit as sucessful as Lance whether time trialling climbing sprinting or winning the TdF and he used a low cadence.
Why do you think that might have been ? I'll give you a clue ... consider his morphology, physiology and body weight in comparison to Lance ....
Indurain, won because there wern t riders like Lance and Contador around then........ and where do you think Lance got the idea, Researched it and put it into practice...... I ll have to hurry you....!
MacB
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rich p said:
If I could correct you I would Rich, it hurts me to have to agree with you
lukesdad
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peanut said:you are becoming rather tiresome and not a little irritating
why don't you stop flaming and try to add something constructive to the debate .?
ok I commute 78 miles a day every day with over 3000 feet of climbing. do 6 mtb marathons a year can still do a sub hour 25 tt on an 18 year old rigid mtb with compact 26s and cheap profile clip ons. ride to and back to mother in laws 4 times a year in winchester 500 mile round trip.+ all my other mtb races and leisure riding and im 50 in dec.
Now tell me spinning doesnt work. Some people talk about it,but action speaks louder than words.
Ive been racing for over 30 years.I do more miles in ayear than most riders do in a lifetime. Is that constructive enough for you.
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lukesdad said:
Wouldn't you be better off saving up for a nice road bike for these little escapades
