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MikeWaters · 07-06-2006, 03:17 PM

or HHH as it is referred to. Century. In August in Wichita Falls. Will be my 4th time. About 9000 riders.

Anyway, was riding for the first time in a couple months on the 4th of July. My knee was bothering me, so I didn't get a great ride in. But with all the basketball and weight lifting I could definitely sense more sprinting power. The wind was completely dead. And at the end of straight, I was pumping out 26mph (over a few to couple hundred yards) without nearly the effort I would have thought (esp. with the lack of riding).

Those of you that want more power, I recommend you hit the weight room. Or do other power related exercises.

Archaea · 07-06-2006, 03:31 PM

Did you see Egoi Martinez yesterday generating over 700 watts? Wow.

Today he fell.

MikeWaters · 07-06-2006, 03:33 PM

I have a hard time thinking in terms of watts. I think that with a bit of trainign from Pat Robertson I could generate 2000 watts.

bluegoose · 07-06-2006, 04:17 PM

I spoke with my cousin the other day. He is finishing his Masters right now in Exer Phys. His thesis will be the correlation between weight training and sprint times on a bike. There isn't a whole lot of research available on the topic, and the pros are mixed on the benefits of the weight room.

I'm with you though. I think a mix of weights and high intensity riding does a whole lot for sprint times and power development.

HHH just doesn't sound very fun to me. Maybe its all in the name. I went riding the other day in 90 degree heat and was miserable. give me 5:00 am and 65 degrees anyday.

MikeWaters · 07-07-2006, 01:52 AM

HHH was cold last year. Rain. The sort where it feels like it is about to hail. Chill runs through you.

It's a great ride. Almost completely flat. You can ride protected the entire way almost (that many people, that you can always have a wheel to catch).

07-06-2006, 03:17 PM	#1
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	I need to get ready for Hotter N Hell or HHH as it is referred to. Century. In August in Wichita Falls. Will be my 4th time. About 9000 riders. Anyway, was riding for the first time in a couple months on the 4th of July. My knee was bothering me, so I didn't get a great ride in. But with all the basketball and weight lifting I could definitely sense more sprinting power. The wind was completely dead. And at the end of straight, I was pumping out 26mph (over a few to couple hundred yards) without nearly the effort I would have thought (esp. with the lack of riding). Those of you that want more power, I recommend you hit the weight room. Or do other power related exercises.

07-06-2006, 03:31 PM	#2
Archaea Assistant to the Regional Manager Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Orgasmatron Posts: 24,338	Did you see Egoi Martinez yesterday generating over 700 watts? Wow. Today he fell. __________________ Ἓν οἶδα ὅτι οὐδὲν οἶδα

07-06-2006, 03:33 PM	#3
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	I have a hard time thinking in terms of watts. I think that with a bit of trainign from Pat Robertson I could generate 2000 watts.

07-06-2006, 04:17 PM	#4
bluegoose Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 2,919	I spoke with my cousin the other day. He is finishing his Masters right now in Exer Phys. His thesis will be the correlation between weight training and sprint times on a bike. There isn't a whole lot of research available on the topic, and the pros are mixed on the benefits of the weight room. I'm with you though. I think a mix of weights and high intensity riding does a whole lot for sprint times and power development. HHH just doesn't sound very fun to me. Maybe its all in the name. I went riding the other day in 90 degree heat and was miserable. give me 5:00 am and 65 degrees anyday.

07-07-2006, 01:52 AM	#5
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	HHH was cold last year. Rain. The sort where it feels like it is about to hail. Chill runs through you. It's a great ride. Almost completely flat. You can ride protected the entire way almost (that many people, that you can always have a wheel to catch).