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Max HR
There's been a lot of talk on the forums about the lower end of one's HR. I just wanted to ask something about the other end of the scale....the maximum HR.
On the ride this morning into work I was surprised to see that my HR monitor told me that the max HR for the ride was 203bpm. That seems high if one uses that old 220-age formula (I'm 28). I don't think it is an error either as I have seen it in the 190's before. The average HR for the ride was 158bpm for the 1hr 12min ride. I find my resting HR is usually in the mid 50's.
What it takes to beat Gordo
In case you wondering what it takes to beat Gordo, this was just tweeted by the Rockstar team
4 those wondering what it takes 2 beat Gordo. Ride 100k on MTB Friday. Race & win Sunday. Wake up 3.40am Monday ride 5 hrs. do same everyday
Sounds easy hey?
Wet weather training?
With the Fling just around the corner and rain predicted for this weekend means my regular training rides oaks/andos, hill fest etc will most likely be washed out.
So I was wondering: what does everyone else do to train when when the trails are too wet to ride?
Pain in the Arch
Yes... that's A-R-C-H 
For the last couple of days I've had a pain in the arch of my right foot. I'm not sure, but think my right foot is also swollen - that shoe certainly felt tighter when I put it on yesterday.
What's the go? Has anyone heard of this kind of pain being caused by riding? I haven't been doing much else
Oaks-Ingar-Andersons-Oaks
My friend told me that i need to open a can of "harden the f... up" so this was number two in my new 6hour Sundays. Total time 6 hrs 40 minutes Glenbrook to Glenbrook. I noticed there has been some previous chat on NoBMoB about this ride.
Awesome training and my nutrition, hydration and hill climbing technique are improving drastically.
140 bpm average (75%) and 160 bpm peak (86%).
4948 kcalories. total distance is 106.40 kms @ 16km/h average.
Bring on the Fling!
Where are the hills?
I commute from Petersham to Parramatta each day - through Leichhardt, Five Dock, Concord, Olympic Park, over Silverwater Road.... BUT, there are hardly any hills! I go over a few little ones through Concord and one in Leichhardt (Marion St) but I need MORE! Does anyone know of some good ones (3 or so minutes to the top would be good) somewhere between the inner west and Parramatta?? It'd be great if they were without heaps of traffic or traffic lights - a little circuit would be ideal and it doesn't need to be on the route I currently use.
Serious Cyclists May Develop Low Bone Density
Seems cycling may be a bit too low impact for some...
http://www.singletracks.com/blog/mtb-training/se...
However, it's not all bad news:
Earlier studies have shown that mountain bikers tend to have better bone densities than road cyclists...
Wonder if 20 years of squash prior to being a cycling convert means I'll be safe?
Pain behind the knee caps
Anyone else experienced quite sharp pain behind the knee caps?
I can start to feel it and it bothers me a little bit whilst riding. But it's when I get off the bike and I go to squat down, walk up or more so walk down stairs. The pain get's so intense my leg almosts collapses. My right knee seems worse than my left. And it pretty much goes after a few days of not riding.
I was told that it could be my riding position and the angle that my cleats are set up at. Yes, I use clipless pedals.
Fluid Trainers
Hi all , i was wondering if anyone can recommend or otherwise comment on these things , as my motorvation to get out amongst the frosty mornings has just about left me for the winter and i have a few races which i would like to perform a %%&^ load better in
I had my eye on a jet black model , supposed to be quiet and pretty good value for money
Any thoughts would be really appreciated
Wayne
Ridin' vs Running
With all the rain lately I've started to climb the walls and as a last resort I went back to the old habits and went for a run just to get get out there. The effect is severe leg ache the days after. I'm starting to think that running and riding uses quite different muscle groups and resorting to running might not be such a good substitute for ridig after all?
Is there anyone out there who knows anything about it? Is it good to combine or will running "eat" away on the rinding fitness or is running a good approach to keep the training going even when it is wet?