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VexXx Dogg wrote:Planning to build a zwift rig for evening training or rainy days.
Anyone here have a trainer setup?
zoom rader wrote:16 cycles wrote:https://www.velopress.com/books/training-and-racing-with-a-power-meter/
if you do, get a copy of the book ^
Basically I would not advise non racing cyclist to buy a power meter, cause its a waste of money if your don't intent on racing.
Training with a power meter is a can of worms if your don't know what your goal is.
You don't need a power meter to get fit, Just ride your bike in a gear that feels comfortable for you. No huffing and puffing.
Wanna get fit then ride your bike 5 to 6 times a week while increasing your time on the bike.
An easy one hour a day for 6 days gets you fit
Eg. Your one hour ride now may cover 14 miles but in a month of constant riding you can cover 18 to 22 miles
A Pro Tour de France cyclist , they train 4 to 6 hours a day and can cover over 120 miles . They do this 4 to 6 times a week.
Normal Trini road racing cyclist cover around 200 to 300 Miles a week . Strava has all this data, most will make a 30 to 60 mile per day and on weekend will cover 60 to 100 miles . Most don't use power meters
VexXx Dogg wrote:zoom rader wrote:16 cycles wrote:https://www.velopress.com/books/training-and-racing-with-a-power-meter/
if you do, get a copy of the book ^
Basically I would not advise non racing cyclist to buy a power meter, cause its a waste of money if your don't intent on racing.
Training with a power meter is a can of worms if your don't know what your goal is.
You don't need a power meter to get fit, Just ride your bike in a gear that feels comfortable for you. No huffing and puffing.
Wanna get fit then ride your bike 5 to 6 times a week while increasing your time on the bike.
An easy one hour a day for 6 days gets you fit
Eg. Your one hour ride now may cover 14 miles but in a month of constant riding you can cover 18 to 22 miles
A Pro Tour de France cyclist , they train 4 to 6 hours a day and can cover over 120 miles . They do this 4 to 6 times a week.
Normal Trini road racing cyclist cover around 200 to 300 Miles a week . Strava has all this data, most will make a 30 to 60 mile per day and on weekend will cover 60 to 100 miles . Most don't use power meters
Very good advice zoomie.
I don't care about power. I just want to keep my training hours up and allow me the flexibility to put in some hours at night without worrying about getting run over on the sheit roads my side. My goal this year was to hit the 100 mile ride on any given Sunday but my training got slashed badly with lockdowns and work commitments. I've been averaging about 80-90k rides on Sundays with a couple centuries in between. I'm 60k shy of the 160k, my limitation is not muscle fatigue - I ride without padded shorts so my butt hurts by the 4th hour.
Plus I put on some weight again and my average speeds took a hit. building a training rig and going back to some old school cardio. 2021 we'll make the 100 mile ride.
De Dragon wrote:Ah fack ah dat! I too old, and my bones too brittle for that!
5k miles!!!! I did 3300kms riding and running together lmao. Missed plenty training days so aiming to make up saddle time on this trainer.zoom rader wrote:Ok folks some Bike porn, this my rig with some new 50mm carbon wheels .
It's full Campagnolo Chrous group set.
Cinelli Frameset
Garmin Power meter pedals and head unit
Ritchey, Bar, Stem and Seat post.
Just a mid level Road bike, this year I did 5000 milies on it.
Yeah I only ride about 3 to 5 times a week so i do about 450 miles a month. Was lazy this yearVexXx Dogg wrote:5k miles!!!! I did 3300kms riding and running together lmao. Missed plenty training days so aiming to make up saddle time on this trainer.zoom rader wrote:Ok folks some Bike porn, this my rig with some new 50mm carbon wheels .
It's full Campagnolo Chrous group set.
Cinelli Frameset
Garmin Power meter pedals and head unit
Ritchey, Bar, Stem and Seat post.
Just a mid level Road bike, this year I did 5000 milies on it.
Lovely machine btw. You on strava?
Where do you ride? Normal roads or on a track?zoom rader wrote:Yeah I only ride about 3 to 5 times a week so i do about 450 miles a month. Was lazy this yearVexXx Dogg wrote:5k miles!!!! I did 3300kms riding and running together lmao. Missed plenty training days so aiming to make up saddle time on this trainer.zoom rader wrote:Ok folks some Bike porn, this my rig with some new 50mm carbon wheels .
It's full Campagnolo Chrous group set.
Cinelli Frameset
Garmin Power meter pedals and head unit
Ritchey, Bar, Stem and Seat post.
Just a mid level Road bike, this year I did 5000 milies on it.
Lovely machine btw. You on strava?
I don't race anymore , but in my racing days I would do 250 miles a week easy
I am only on Garmin.
rebound wrote:Where do you ride? Normal roads or on a track?zoom rader wrote:Yeah I only ride about 3 to 5 times a week so i do about 450 miles a month. Was lazy this yearVexXx Dogg wrote:5k miles!!!! I did 3300kms riding and running together lmao. Missed plenty training days so aiming to make up saddle time on this trainer.zoom rader wrote:Ok folks some Bike porn, this my rig with some new 50mm carbon wheels .
It's full Campagnolo Chrous group set.
Cinelli Frameset
Garmin Power meter pedals and head unit
Ritchey, Bar, Stem and Seat post.
Just a mid level Road bike, this year I did 5000 milies on it. 20201221_154948.jpeg
Lovely machine btw. You on strava?
I don't race anymore , but in my racing days I would do 250 miles a week easy
I am only on Garmin.
Nice rims btw.
Yeah , you spotted it .16 cycles wrote:^12 speed chorus?
pugboy wrote:if u want one locally made i can do that
Duane 3NE 2NR wrote:pugboy wrote:if u want one locally made i can do that
Cost? I need 4. You putting that rubber coating on it to protect the bike?
MG Man wrote:duane is the kind of guy to buy the best spec bile wall mount and then go shopping for a bike to suit
Duane 3NE 2NR wrote:Looking for a wall mounted bike rack.
Any stores locally?
Example
VexXx Dogg wrote:Duane 3NE 2NR wrote:Looking for a wall mounted bike rack.
Any stores locally?
Example
Check Larry them on Munroe road bai
Motorcycle Etc.
+1 (868) 782-6969 - hit them up on WhatsApp
pugboy wrote:i think they sell that rubber dip or use the canned rhino spray liner
lemme check availability of that spray first or if you know somebody who does the pickup tray rubber sprayingDuane 3NE 2NR wrote:pugboy wrote:if u want one locally made i can do that
Cost? I need 4. You putting that rubber coating on it to protect the bike?
Duane 3NE 2NR wrote:pugboy wrote:i think they sell that rubber dip or use the canned rhino spray liner
lemme check availability of that spray first or if you know somebody who does the pickup tray rubber sprayingDuane 3NE 2NR wrote:pugboy wrote:if u want one locally made i can do that
Cost? I need 4. You putting that rubber coating on it to protect the bike?
Ok lemme know
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