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[lejogger]

Managed 3 KOMs on my 6 mile ride from home to footy, then footy to the pub, then from the pub to home...

The surprising aspect is that while one was achieved cold on my way out, the final two were fuelled by 3 pints of San Miguel!

Perhaps the alcohol relieved me of my inhibitions and numbed the pain in my thighs?!

Even more surprising was averaging 25mph going AWAY from the pub when I'm normally going hell for leather to get there and sup that first pint of amber nectar!

 

[Matthew_T]

Not anymore you haven't

Yes I know. I am in a competition with him over many KOM's. I plan to beat it tomorrow (wrong wind direction today).

 

[cd365]

Yes I know. I am in a competition with him over many KOM's. I plan to beat it tomorrow (wrong wind direction today).

Good luck

 

[gaz]

Yes I know. I am in a competition with him over many KOM's. I plan to beat it tomorrow (wrong wind direction today).

Top tip, get a decent run up on the road before hand, don't turn out of the side road as you will not have enough pace at the start of the segment to set a decent time. You want to be going into that corner just before it as fast as you safely can and then sprint into the start of the segment, take a seat and just power through it. Should be a relatively easy KOM to take if you have the power.

Also take all the unnecessary crap off your bike, not only does it weigh you down but also creates more drag. So pump, bottles, bottle cages, saddle bag, lights, batteries etc...

 

[Frood42]

Also take all the unnecessary crap off your bike, not only does it weigh you down but also creates more drag. So pump, bottles, bottle cages, saddle bag, lights, batteries etc...

Do people really do this for KOM's or QOM's..?





I suppose I shall find out when I get a lot fitter and I get a lighter bike

So far I am just happy completing the Fiz'ik (?) and July Dongle challenges.

 

[Matthew_T]

Top tip, get a decent run up on the road before hand, don't turn out of the side road as you will not have enough pace at the start of the segment to set a decent time. You want to be going into that corner just before it as fast as you safely can and then sprint into the start of the segment, take a seat and just power through it. Should be a relatively easy KOM to take if you have the power.

The seg starts at the top of a bridge (goes over the railway). So it doesnt matter if I turn out of a side road. I am going out now so will ditch a few of the bits that I dont need to see if they help.

 

[cd365]

I got 7 PRs on my work commute this morning on my new bike, plus I took a minute and a half off my best time.
Still nowhere near any KOMs but I am not targeting any...yet lol

 

[gaz]

The seg starts at the top of a bridge (goes over the railway). So it doesnt matter if I turn out of a side road. I am going out now so will ditch a few of the bits that I dont need to see if they help.

Carried speed is carried speed. If the goal is to get the best time then crossing the line moving faster than the current KOM's overall average and then powering through it will result in your best opportunity to get it. Basic maths.

 

[gaz]

Do people really do this for KOM's or QOM's..?





I suppose I shall find out when I get a lot fitter and I get a lighter bike

So far I am just happy completing the Fiz'ik (?) and July Dongle challenges.

I don't go as far as stripping the bike as I already have one which is at it's bare minimum.

As for setting your self up for a segment by attacking it from the best approach and carrying as much speed as possible. That is definitely going to help you in getting the best time.

 

[Frood42]

As for setting your self up for a segment by attacking it from the best approach and carrying as much speed as possible. That is definitely going to help you in getting the best time.

Yes, I get the whole thing about setting yourself up for the segment , but what got me was the stripping of the bike , especially water bottle cages (sorry, but I do find it quite amusing that people would go to such lengths).

I normally just bust a gut while on the commute to try and improve my times, I don't really go out of my way to do a specific segment, but I do enjoy reading this thread, and one day I will be posting a KOM on here (maybe not too soon though ).

 

[lejogger]

Do people really do this for KOM's or QOM's..?

Most of mine have been gained whilst wearing a rucksack!

So I certainly don't take it that seriously. ...Unless maybe I was really close but struggling otherwise.

 

[HLaB]

I gained one on my heavy fixie with d lock in work shirt and trowsers and overtrowsers but a lot of it was due to the timiming through a RBT

 

[Matthew_T]

Carried speed is carried speed. If the goal is to get the best time then crossing the line moving faster than the current KOM's overall average and then powering through it will result in your best opportunity to get it. Basic maths.

Turns out the seg starts just before the bridge. So I wasnt pushing it. But got KOM anyway.
http://app.strava.com/activities/64455626#1223898548


Edit: Tonight I am going out again to try and get a 30+ speed.

 

[gaz]

Yes, I get the whole thing about setting yourself up for the segment , but what got me was the stripping of the bike , especially water bottle cages (sorry, but I do find it quite amusing that people would go to such lengths).

I normally just bust a gut while on the commute to try and improve my times, I don't really go out of my way to do a specific segment, but I do enjoy reading this thread, and one day I will be posting a KOM on here (maybe not too soon though ).

I'm not saying anyone does it. But on something like a steep climb then removing any dead weight is going to make a difference.

Turns out the seg starts just before the bridge. So I wasnt pushing it. But got KOM anyway.
http://app.strava.com/activities/64455626#1223898548


Edit: Tonight I am going out again to try and get a 30+ speed.

You should be able to carry more speed around that corner before it starts. At least 20 if you cut it right (only if there is no traffic).

 

[Matthew_T]

You should be able to carry more speed around that corner before it starts. At least 20 if you cut it right (only if there is no traffic).

Its a nice sharp corner with a park on it (see through fences). Low traffic and a nice gulp of water before and I will do well on it.