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bluegoose · 03-02-2007, 08:02 PM

45 minutes on the trainer.

45 minutes on the trainer.

60 minutes on the trainer.

30 minutes on the trainer.

60 minutes on the trainer.

45 minutes on the trainer.

The weather has actually been okay here. But those rainstorms we have been getting have been strategically placed on any saturday morning or afternoon that I have available. Needless to say, I'm getting a little spring fever.

Archaea · 03-02-2007, 08:06 PM

A little trainer envy?

Mine are three hours along the lake.

Four hours along the lake.

Two hours of hill repeats.

Thirty minutes of sprint intervals.

One and one half hours on the trainer.

And a nice two and one half hour ride to BC.

But I can't get in shape, it sucks.

What are you doing to get high end power? I guess I need to go on more group rides, but we tri guys like doing it alone.

bigpiney · 03-02-2007, 09:41 PM

well my last six cycling workouts takes me back to September, so there.

I am going out this afternoon and will climb 2000 feet if that makes any difference.

Archaea · 03-02-2007, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by bigpiney

well my last six cycling workouts takes me back to September, so there.

I am going out this afternoon and will climb 2000 feet if that makes any difference.

I'm jealous, I love climbing workouts. We have a little fifty miler with 3800 feet of climbing. Come out and visit and I'll gladly let you shirpa me around.

bigpiney · 03-02-2007, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Archaea

I'm jealous, I love climbing workouts. We have a little fifty miler with 3800 feet of climbing. Come out and visit and I'll gladly let you shirpa me around.

I am not a good climber but is one of the options from riding from my house. I either head up into the Inyo / White Mountains or up into the Sierra. Today I will probably head out towards Death Valley up in the Inyos and see how long it stays light. In that direction I have to ride 3.5 miles of flat and then up, but at least I get the sun longer before it sets over the 14000 ft peaks. Just hope the wind quiets down a bit.

And I will stop climbing after about 2000 feet because I am a wimp and don't want to do the additional 2500 or more it would take to get to the top of that one road.

Archaea · 03-02-2007, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by bigpiney

I am not a good climber but is one of the options from riding from my house. I either head up into the Inyo / White Mountains or up into the Sierra. Today I will probably head out towards Death Valley up in the Inyos and see how long it stays light. In that direction I have to ride 3.5 miles of flat and then up, but at least I get the sun longer before it sets over the 14000 ft peaks. Just hope the wind quiets down a bit.

And I will stop climbing after about 2000 feet because I am a wimp and don't want to do the additional 2500 or more it would take to get to the top of that one road.

You are not a wimp, as you and Bluegoose are climbers extraordinaire.

BarbaraGordon · 03-03-2007, 12:18 AM

I just realized I'm hijacking, but should I get aerobars? The bike shop said not to bother because I'm not elite (which is an understatement of gross proportions) but I'm just fundamentally more comfortable with the aerobar position.

creekster · 03-03-2007, 12:19 AM

The only climbing I do these days is to reach the candy bars my wife tries to hide at the top of the cupboard.

I wish this was a joke.

creekster · 03-03-2007, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by BarbaraGordon

I just realized I'm hijacking, but should I get aerobars? The bike shop said not to bother because I'm not elite (which is an understatement of gross proportions) but I'm just fundamentally more comfortable with the aerobar position.

Here is the rule to follow: If you are more comfortable, and thus it makes it more likely you will ride more and for longer periods, and it doesn't damage your knees, then get it.

bluegoose · 03-03-2007, 02:37 AM

I used aero bars for one season when I did a couple of triathlons and they are definitely an aquired taste. Initially very hard on my back and neck, but actually quite comfortable at the end of the season.

I say go for it if you are comfortable with it.

The only question I would have is do you have a safe place to use them?

03-02-2007, 08:02 PM	#1
bluegoose Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 2,919	My last 6 cycling wokouts 45 minutes on the trainer. 45 minutes on the trainer. 60 minutes on the trainer. 30 minutes on the trainer. 60 minutes on the trainer. 45 minutes on the trainer. The weather has actually been okay here. But those rainstorms we have been getting have been strategically placed on any saturday morning or afternoon that I have available. Needless to say, I'm getting a little spring fever.

03-02-2007, 08:06 PM	#2
Archaea Assistant to the Regional Manager Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Orgasmatron Posts: 24,338	A little trainer envy? Mine are three hours along the lake. Four hours along the lake. Two hours of hill repeats. Thirty minutes of sprint intervals. One and one half hours on the trainer. And a nice two and one half hour ride to BC. But I can't get in shape, it sucks. What are you doing to get high end power? I guess I need to go on more group rides, but we tri guys like doing it alone. __________________ Ἓν οἶδα ὅτι οὐδὲν οἶδα

03-02-2007, 09:41 PM	#3
bigpiney Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Big Pine , CA Posts: 842	well my last six cycling workouts takes me back to September, so there. I am going out this afternoon and will climb 2000 feet if that makes any difference. __________________ <== that is a bad senior picture

03-03-2007, 12:19 AM	#8
creekster Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: the far corner of my mind Posts: 8,711	The only climbing I do these days is to reach the candy bars my wife tries to hide at the top of the cupboard. I wish this was a joke. __________________ Sorry for th e tpyos.

03-03-2007, 12:18 AM	#7
BarbaraGordon Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Gotham City Posts: 7,157	I just realized I'm hijacking, but should I get aerobars? The bike shop said not to bother because I'm not elite (which is an understatement of gross proportions) but I'm just fundamentally more comfortable with the aerobar position.

03-03-2007, 02:37 AM	#10
bluegoose Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 2,919	I used aero bars for one season when I did a couple of triathlons and they are definitely an aquired taste. Initially very hard on my back and neck, but actually quite comfortable at the end of the season. I say go for it if you are comfortable with it. The only question I would have is do you have a safe place to use them?