Official Road Cycling Thread

Stoo · 02-21-2017, 04:21 PM

Recently joined the forum.

Just found this thread.

Ex Cat 1 road racer in the UK.
Now TT Specialist.

Rides:
Giant Trinity Composit (2013) - TT Trainer
Canyoin Speedmax CF Pro 9.0 - TT Race bike
Cannondale SuperSix Evo HiMod (2015) - Road Race/Summer pose bike
Genesis Equilibrium (2016) - Steel winter/training bike

PBs...
10miles - 18:54
25miles - 49:15

Just finished a solid winters training with a 380w FTP @ 73kg.

Season starts on Sunday!

Mr Tonka · 02-21-2017, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rayscott

That looks like fun. Are you participating.

I don't yet meet the requirements.

Thought you might be mildly interested since you'r relatively close to the action.

Mr Tonka · 02-21-2017, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stoo

Recently joined the forum.

Just found this thread.

Ex Cat 1 road racer in the UK.
Now TT Specialist.

Rides:
Giant Trinity Composit (2013) - TT Trainer
Canyoin Speedmax CF Pro 9.0 - TT Race bike
Cannondale SuperSix Evo HiMod (2015) - Road Race/Summer pose bike
Genesis Equilibrium (2016) - Steel winter/training bike

PBs...
10miles - 18:54
25miles - 49:15

Just finished a solid winters training with a 380w FTP @ 73kg.

Season starts on Sunday!

Welcome!

Give them hell!

leo95se · 02-21-2017, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stoo

Recently joined the forum.

Just found this thread.

Ex Cat 1 road racer in the UK.
Now TT Specialist.

Rides:
Giant Trinity Composit (2013) - TT Trainer
Canyoin Speedmax CF Pro 9.0 - TT Race bike
Cannondale SuperSix Evo HiMod (2015) - Road Race/Summer pose bike
Genesis Equilibrium (2016) - Steel winter/training bike

PBs...
10miles - 18:54
25miles - 49:15

Just finished a solid winters training with a 380w FTP @ 73kg.

Season starts on Sunday!

welcome!

what do you think of the canyon and supersix bikes? I am glad to see Canyon coming to the US this year, I hope.

beats · 02-21-2017, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stoo

Recently joined the forum.

Just found this thread.

Ex Cat 1 road racer in the UK.
Now TT Specialist.

Rides:
Giant Trinity Composit (2013) - TT Trainer
Canyoin Speedmax CF Pro 9.0 - TT Race bike
Cannondale SuperSix Evo HiMod (2015) - Road Race/Summer pose bike
Genesis Equilibrium (2016) - Steel winter/training bike

PBs...
10miles - 18:54
25miles - 49:15

Just finished a solid winters training with a 380w FTP @ 73kg.

Season starts on Sunday!

380 FTP @ 73kg! Awesome... I just learned the whole wattage thing on my rollers.. I've got a long way to go...

Stoo · 02-22-2017, 05:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leo95se

welcome!

what do you think of the canyon and supersix bikes? I am glad to see Canyon coming to the US this year, I hope.

Both Amazing bikes

The SSE is actually going as I'm no longer Road Racing and it's too nice to simply roll around a training loop on so I use my Steel bike for that now.

It's like night and day when I get back on a carbon bike!!!

skru-fase - 380 is on my TT bike in the position. Closer to 400 on the road bike.
Numbers count for nothing unless you can use it though.

Rayscott · 02-22-2017, 08:51 AM

Welcome. You stats are very impressive. Good luck for the racing season. How old are you.

Rayscott · 02-22-2017, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Tonka

I don't yet meet the requirements.

Thought you might be mildly interested since you'r relatively close to the action.

I am in Naples, FL. until mid April. Thanks.

Stoo · 02-22-2017, 08:54 AM

32 sir.

Thank you

Mr Tonka · 02-22-2017, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stoo

Both Amazing bikes

The SSE is actually going as I'm no longer Road Racing and it's too nice to simply roll around a training loop on so I use my Steel bike for that now.

It's like night and day when I get back on a carbon bike!!!

skru-fase - 380 is on my TT bike in the position. Closer to 400 on the road bike.
Numbers count for nothing unless you can use it though.

Nice job. 5.2 - 5.4 w/k is no joke. What kind of power meter are you using?

Stoo · 02-22-2017, 02:34 PM

I have 2 x SRM, a power2max type s and a Quarq D-Zero. Thanks buddy.

Mr Tonka · 02-22-2017, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stoo

I have 2 x SRM, a power2max type s and a Quarq D-Zero. Thanks buddy.

I'm fairly new to cycling, (14 months) but my wife and all her friends have been doing triathlon for 10+ years. I'm still amazed at how the power requirements increase exponentially once past an average 20-22 mph.

My wife's 1h FTP is 190 (with hub power meter, probably 200 at the crank) and she can knock out a 40k in 58 min. (she's 5'10" and 72k) That's a hell of a lot of additional power requirement to knock off another 10 min in order to reach your 40k PR. Hard work indeed.

I find it super interesting how a sport accessible to anyone has such a huge disparity between recreational, Cat 1, Pro 1/2 and World-class riders. For the determined, the sport offers the eternal carrot dangling in front of you. For as badly as i would like to have a 380FTP, you likely just as badly want a 420FTP and the amount of work for me to reach 380 from 280 is likely the same or less than it is for you to increase by just 40w.

Add in the varied disciplines.... endurance, TT, Criterium, road, climber, sprinter, etc.... that one can hone and it's no wonder cycling is a life long sport. Only took me 42 years to get into it. lol

Rayscott · 02-22-2017, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stoo

32 sir.

Thank you

I'm 73 today and still cranking. Cycling is a sport you can do for a life time. Heading out tomorrow for a 50+ mile ride.

Rayscott · 03-04-2017, 09:26 AM

I just registered for a metric century in Naples, FL. called the Miracle of the Limbs ride for wounded warriors These brave young men are Marines, Navy SEAL's or Army veterans who served in the Middle East fighting ISIS. Most of them have lost a limb or several limbs as a result of their service to our country and have been fitted with artificial limbs and special foot wear or hands which allow them to ride. As a Navy vet I fully support this ride and I know the ride organizer and that 98% of the money raised goes right to these veterans. It is so inspiring to see these heroes ride along with the fortunate riders who did not have to suffer these terrible loss of limbs. They don't want sympathy and they can ride quite well and fast. We start with a color guard ceremony and the National Anthem. NO ONE kneels!!! After the ride we hang out with these guys and enjoy some great food. They feel that this is their way of getting through the horrible experience of war. I am so very proud to participate and ride alongside these real hero's.

Stoo · 03-06-2017, 09:51 AM

So I sold my Speedmax... current build in progress...

dc503 · 03-07-2017, 09:39 AM

That looks only slightly fast.

Just kidding, that looks awesome. I assume DA Di2 judging by the shifters?

Stoo · 03-07-2017, 04:44 PM

DuraAce 9000 rear mech.
Single 58T chain ring

Thanks buddy, and Oh she's fast!!

itrsteve · 04-01-2017, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Tonka

Nice job. 5.2 - 5.4 w/k is no joke. What kind of power meter are you using?

For real, that's incredible numbers. I only know one person that puts down over 5w/kg and he's an ex pro and also puts the whole Raleigh-Durham area to shame.

Stoo · 04-02-2017, 03:00 AM

Thanks.

There's definitely more to come. It's only the start of the season.

I raced a 10mi TT yesterday and pushed 365w for 19:34.
Bit of an off day with reaidual fatigue from a very very busy week.
Still, 5wkg and the win.

Third win in a row.

itrsteve · 04-03-2017, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stoo

Thanks.

There's definitely more to come. It's only the start of the season.

I raced a 10mi TT yesterday and pushed 365w for 19:34.
Bit of an off day with reaidual fatigue from a very very busy week.
Still, 5wkg and the win.

Third win in a row.

Insane. Going back for my MBA destroyed my power, time and packed on a few pounds. When I was competitive and regularly winning or getting on the podium (not at your level), I still had 3.46w/kg which was enough to hang with most. I couldn't imagine being at 5+

Stoo · 04-03-2017, 03:37 PM

Thanks buddy.
It takes a lot of work to stay at 5!!
Best ever was 5.35wkg and hope to be back up there by the end of the season.

Mingwan · 04-17-2017, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stoo

So I sold my Speedmax... current build in progress...

What in the fuck?

Do you wear a Tron suit with that?

02-21-2017, 04:21 PM	#463
Stoo First Lieutenant 134 Rep 356 Posts Drives: F36 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: West Midlands iTrader: (0)	Recently joined the forum. Just found this thread. Ex Cat 1 road racer in the UK. Now TT Specialist. Rides: Giant Trinity Composit (2013) - TT Trainer Canyoin Speedmax CF Pro 9.0 - TT Race bike Cannondale SuperSix Evo HiMod (2015) - Road Race/Summer pose bike Genesis Equilibrium (2016) - Steel winter/training bike PBs... 10miles - 18:54 25miles - 49:15 Just finished a solid winters training with a 380w FTP @ 73kg. Season starts on Sunday!
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Rayscott Major 378 Rep 1,154 Posts Drives: BMW 228ix Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Lewes DE iTrader: (0)	I just registered for a metric century in Naples, FL. called the Miracle of the Limbs ride for wounded warriors These brave young men are Marines, Navy SEAL's or Army veterans who served in the Middle East fighting ISIS. Most of them have lost a limb or several limbs as a result of their service to our country and have been fitted with artificial limbs and special foot wear or hands which allow them to ride. As a Navy vet I fully support this ride and I know the ride organizer and that 98% of the money raised goes right to these veterans. It is so inspiring to see these heroes ride along with the fortunate riders who did not have to suffer these terrible loss of limbs. They don't want sympathy and they can ride quite well and fast. We start with a color guard ceremony and the National Anthem. NO ONE kneels!!! After the ride we hang out with these guys and enjoy some great food. They feel that this is their way of getting through the horrible experience of war. I am so very proud to participate and ride alongside these real hero's. Last edited by Rayscott; 03-04-2017 at 02:10 PM..
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Stoo First Lieutenant 134 Rep 356 Posts Drives: F36 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: West Midlands iTrader: (0)	Thanks buddy. It takes a lot of work to stay at 5!! Best ever was 5.35wkg and hope to be back up there by the end of the season.
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