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| #7465778 - 12/29/13 03:56 PM  Re: Cyclists that race - training
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| gamby   Post Master Supreme
 
 
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I cannot believe the winter miles you're throwing down, nato.  Cray.
 I did 31 slow miles yesterday.  My fleece shell is apparently super un-aero.
  Raining out now, so I'm gonna bang out an hour on the trainer. 
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| #7470118 - 12/31/13 09:31 PM  Re: Cyclists that race - training
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| gamby   Post Master Supreme
 
 
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I think my mileage total is 2822 for 2013.  (Not home to confirm).  Got way stronger and built some solid base mileage.  Overall pretty happy with my year on the bike.
 Hoping to get faster this year.  I'm so much stronger on the trainer this year vs. last, so it seems to be a good omen.
 
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| #7471300 - 01/01/14 07:47 PM  Re: Cyclists that race - training
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| gamby   Post Master Supreme
 
 
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Here's the MapMyRide summary, although I think it might have included my (paltry) running miles in that total
 
   
 That's a lot of calories.
   
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| #7473225 - 01/02/14 04:07 PM  Re: Cyclists that race - training
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| gamby   Post Master Supreme
 
 
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 High praise indeed.
   
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| #7475826 - 01/03/14 05:25 PM  Re: Cyclists that race - training
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| shamrok   Post Master Sr
 
 
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Hmm $266 for a garmin edge 500, not bad I guess.  But if I want cadence I have to buy a $55 cadence/speed sensor!  Why the hell don't they offer just a simple cadence device, I don't need a damn speed sensor if i'm pairing it with a gps device. 
 it is nice for trainer workouts
 
 and for mtb it is nice as some tight and twisty stuff doesn't always fair well with gps.
 
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| #7476951 - 01/04/14 04:15 PM  Re: Cyclists that race - training
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| nato2377   Post Master Sr
 
 
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55 miles outside today in 3 hours 30 minutes and a avg. temp 25 degrees and we just got 5 inches of snow on thurs so roads were shitty. 
 http://www.strava.com/activities/104021925#kudos
 
 
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| #7476992 - 01/04/14 04:50 PM  Re: Cyclists that race - training
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| gamby   Post Master Supreme
 
 
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Just had the best trainer workout evAr.  I got a Chromecast and finally set it up.  Found some trainer vids on the youtubez.  Did one in HD for about 15 min, but it got choppy, so I bailed.  Then I found this 45 minute interval vid 
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSFYRiqodvU
 
 and it was fantastic!!!  This was the first time I actually enjoyed being on the trainer.  Felt really strong today, too, so that helped.
 
 Very psyched about this.  I really think I'll be hitting the road next season in some seriously good condition.
   
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| #7476998 - 01/04/14 04:53 PM  Re: Cyclists that race - training
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| robbbby   master electrician
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You are crazy dude, I need a riding buddy like you that's always motivated to ride and doesn't make excuses.
 I did 2 trainer rides today.  Had to do 2 separate rides, one in the morning and one this afternoon, I wouldn't be able to stand doing 2 hours continuous.
 
 http://www.trainerroad.com/cycling/rides/593688-Guyat
 http://www.trainerroad.com/cycling/rides/594990-Katahdin
 
 What benefit does the 510 have over the 500 for an extra $85?  Just nicer interface?
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| #7477002 - 01/04/14 04:54 PM  Re: Cyclists that race - training
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| robbbby   master electrician
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Just had the best trainer workout evAr.  I got a Chromecast and finally set it up.  Found some trainer vids on the youtubez.  Did one in HD for about 15 min, but it got choppy, so I bailed.  Then I found this 45 minute interval vid http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSFYRiqodvU and it was fantastic!!!  This was the first time I actually enjoyed being on the trainer.  Felt really strong today, too, so that helped. Very psyched about this.  I really think I'll be hitting the road next season in some seriously good condition.      
 I have some spinervals and carmichael training videos I can hook you up with.  I also have a ton of sufferfest videos but I paid for them
  
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 Just saw this
 
 
 This was the first time I actually enjoyed being on the trainer.
 I know i've said it 100x but if you actually want to enjoy your trainer rides get trainerroad.  Just look at my ride history on there, I would never do anything like that without that software.
 
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| #7477012 - 01/04/14 04:59 PM  Re: Cyclists that race - training
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| nato2377   Post Master Sr
 
 
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 yeah i hear you. my buddy whos racing those ultra enduros with me this year bailed in 35 minutes because his feet were too cold haha.
 
 the 510 is touch screen, theres a screen that shows you your elevation graph, theres a screen where you can set a mph you want to ride at and then 'race' yourself, and a map feature that maps out your ride plus the traditional home screen where you can set 1-9 data blocks on the screen with whatever info you want displayed. also i think since its newer they upgraded the gps stuff and it uses barometric pressure to measure elevation so its more accurate. my buddy has a 500 and our data never coincides. his miles and elevation are always low.
 and yes the interface is just nicer overall as well
 
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| #7477045 - 01/04/14 05:22 PM  Re: Cyclists that race - training
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| shamrok   Post Master Sr
 
 
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yeah its a ridley supercross with file treads on it. they were bad enough, sure not running normal tires lol
 are you the sound pony guy on strava?
 indeed I am
 
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| #7486185 - 01/09/14 08:58 AM  Re: Cyclists that race - training
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| gamby   Post Master Supreme
 
 
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Fucking psychos.      I get bummed when I have to go for a run and it dips into the high 50's at night lately.   
 Oh for Christ sakes.
  
 If it's 25 out, I can still break a solid sweat running.  No biggie.  Too cold to get out on a bike for me, tho.
 
 A few days in the 40's coming up--hoping to get out on the bike then.
 
 I also picked up a nice Hind shell at TJ MAXX for $16.99.  Only one little pocket in it, so not so hot for cycling practicality (seat pack will come into play), but it looks like it'll be way more aero than the fleece I was using.
 
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| #7492370 - 01/12/14 07:41 PM  Re: Cyclists that race - training
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| gamby   Post Master Supreme
 
 
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Mounted up:
 
   
 898g vs 953g of the Ultegra that was on there.  I'll take more aero and a 55g weight loss.
   
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| #7492498 - 01/12/14 08:45 PM  Re: Cyclists that race - training
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| civic00sedan   Sr Member
 
 
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de sticker em both
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| #7492663 - 01/12/14 11:32 PM  Re: Cyclists that race - training
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| gamby   Post Master Supreme
 
 
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 I'm guessing the cheapie ebay decals won't last long on the rear wheels.  I'm leaving them on the front with resale in mind.  It'll likely sell easier with decals in place, assuming I step up to a disc brake/custom frame setup in the next couple of years.
 
 shamrok--you are a masochist.
   
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