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GrasB
Veteran
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They can & I'd not advocate grinding with heavy loads. What I'm talking about is I cruise at around 21mph on 42/16 (100ppm), to grind I'd change up to 42/15 but drop my speed to 14mph (60-65ppm). This means I have a low cadence at a reasonable but not a very high leg stress, with this you drop gears just like you normally would but if you really start struggling, say up a hill, abort the grind & go for spin.arallsopp said:
MacB
Lover of things that come in 3's
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- Farnborough, Hampshire
Helen, you need to throw in at least one ride a week where you feel you're dying by the end of it. You should be dripping in sweat and have given it your all for, say an hour to start with. I'd opt for 2-3 rides like this, you've got the time and resources to do it. Mix it up, spin, grind, just make sure you're pushing all the time.
I'd say that 1-2 months of doing this would see your cruising/non-sweaty speed jump dramatically. I'd reckon you could add 2-3mph to it just by the above. Your flat out speed will also rise but maybe not as significantly.
I'd say that 1-2 months of doing this would see your cruising/non-sweaty speed jump dramatically. I'd reckon you could add 2-3mph to it just by the above. Your flat out speed will also rise but maybe not as significantly.
arallsopp
Post of The Year 2009 winner
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- Bromley, Kent
I agree with everything MacB just said.
I take your point too, GrasB. Might need to fettle the numbers a bit though. Your low stress speed is just above Helen's flat out dash, and anything below 70ppm gives me nasty twinges
Helen, I'm happy to ride at your speed any time.
Unless we're going up a hill. That third wheel let's you climb at the velocity I want, but can't have for balance.
I take your point too, GrasB. Might need to fettle the numbers a bit though. Your low stress speed is just above Helen's flat out dash, and anything below 70ppm gives me nasty twinges
Helen, I'm happy to ride at your speed any time.
Unless we're going up a hill. That third wheel let's you climb at the velocity I want, but can't have for balance.
GrasB
Veteran
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arallsopp, that's what I do & if AH was riding at my pace I don't think she'd be asking about going faster. So yes, some proportional adjustment will need to be made but the principle is there.
AH, I think you'll find this page interesting (though I don't know how accurately they adhere to their own guidelines never having gone on a run). Basically the touring run is aimed at your sort of level & remembering on a group ride you normally would be averaging higher than you do solo. Another thing is for us fast guys it's be nice to ride with someone who rides slower than our natural pace, especially on longer rides. It's a different type of cycling & for me one I need someone's support to do those sorts of speeds.
AH, I think you'll find this page interesting (though I don't know how accurately they adhere to their own guidelines never having gone on a run). Basically the touring run is aimed at your sort of level & remembering on a group ride you normally would be averaging higher than you do solo. Another thing is for us fast guys it's be nice to ride with someone who rides slower than our natural pace, especially on longer rides. It's a different type of cycling & for me one I need someone's support to do those sorts of speeds.
Auntie Helen
Ich bin Powerfrau!
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- 47906 Kempen, Germany
That was interesting, thanks GrasB. Although I used to think I'd be quicker on a group ride, that doesn't seem to be the case - although I suppose it depends who I ride with. The disadvantage of a recumbent is that I can't really draft anyone.
Auntie Helen
Ich bin Powerfrau!
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- 47906 Kempen, Germany
Have you seen the frightening machinery sprouting out the back of all the tractors around here? If I wanted to be disembowelled I could always cycle behind one...Garz said:The few and far between local tractors could be a possibility AH!
GrasB
Veteran
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It's possible to draft with a recumbent however ime it takes a delta of riders to make the appropriate draft pocket, thus being 3 abreast & as such being illegal.
Auntie Helen
Ich bin Powerfrau!
- Location
- 47906 Kempen, Germany
I'm thinking of organising my miles a bit in December so that I pass the magic 12,000 for the year on Sig's Birthday Ride (Tue 29 Dec, thread here: http://www.cyclechat.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?p=987489#post987489 ) so that you can all celebrate with me when I do it. Celebrate with a cup of tea, of course. Hope our fellow Cyclogsers are all planning to come along on this ride after Christmas to work off the turkey/cake.
Auntie Helen
Ich bin Powerfrau!
- Location
- 47906 Kempen, Germany
Superduper.
I notice that I managed to sneak ahead again with today's ride B)
We went to see Moondog and his bike and James loved it so will be going to buy one quick-smart. Then you can have your GT back and your conservatory can give up the trike if it's bored of it...
I notice that I managed to sneak ahead again with today's ride B)
We went to see Moondog and his bike and James loved it so will be going to buy one quick-smart. Then you can have your GT back and your conservatory can give up the trike if it's bored of it...