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One of my tweeples posted a link to this article about cycling cadence and running efficiency. Here is a snippet from that: In addition, Bernard et al (2003) showed that subsequent 3000m running time improved as cycling cadence was reduced from 100 RPM down to 80 RPM and then reduced further to 60 RPM for [...]
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I have my DVR box set to record all Cycling events on Versus TV. That gives me something good to watch in my downtime. Even though triathlon races are very different from bike races, I still learn alot from watching those guys ride. I heard about how Andy Schleck won the Liege-Bastogne-Liege race, so I [...]
The new V-flow plus saddle is working out great, and I’m keeping it! I’ve had the saddle for two full months now, and logged about 700 miles on it. Wow, am I really biking 350 miles a month? Lucky me! The V-flow plus saddle comes with a 180 day money back guarantee. It took a [...]
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Training for the climbs: I know you all have been waiting to hear how I am training for the 20 minute climbs in the Rev 3 Tri Half iron bike course. Here is what I have been doing once per week, on the trainer: I put my front wheel on a block, about 4 inches [...]
I ran across a good post on Joe Friel’s blog that describes heart rate training, and how to figure out your zones based on Lactate Threshold Heart Rate (LTHR). The test to determine your training zones is described in the 6th paragraph that starts with… “There are many ways to find LTHR. ” ( visit [...]
