Frosty

Thanx wolverine... you've just justified the reason why I joined GWCC. As a committee member said on yesterday's (Sunday) club ride... we're a club that cares.Frosty2007-04-02 05:55:53

I found an interesting article on the origins of "TREK", or at least how they got to the name... http://www.vintage-trek.com/TREK_History1.pdf Daai voorlaaier wapen is still out there somewhere... if someone has a pic, please post it.

At least Arnie sounds more professional than Gerald de Kok... is he (Gerald) related to Sakkie??

Actually I find the Yanks pronounciation of our local towns/participants rather amusing... especially Oudsthoorn (Outs-horn)

I once heard/read somewhere that: if your legs are taking strain, spin more (higher cadence); if your lungs are taking strain, grind higher gears (lower cadence). Therefore, your heart rate should determine what cadence to ride.

Well, would you know... I'm now a Domestique (whatever)

Anything to help - actually trying to boost my posts (novice sounds so... @$%#$%#$

Notice the 2002 in the web address, and reference made to the 18th Shova - 2007 is their 21st year. This article is at least 3-4 years old...

aka, "Puddle Pirates" - therefore no need for the high tide - even though it tried last week.

At 75% for a 3-hr training ride, I burn about 800kcal/hour. At 85% for a 3-hr race, I burn about 1000kcal/hour. Weighing in @ 85Kg.

Thanks for the advice... I guess one step at a time. Having improved my PB of 04:06 to 03:13 (94.7) and 03:43 to 02:51 (H2H) - I can see that spinning, w/e rides and gym work does count for something. Having only done 1 Argus I will have to wait until next year to see if I can improve on the 3:14 posted this year. I guess time will tell.

Has anyone got an opinion on the Chris Carmichael/Lance Armstrong "7-weeks to a better race" training manual? In the book it refers to MSHR (Maximum Sustainable Heat Rate) as aposed to the normal "220-age" to calculate MHR. I bought the book in Feb this year hoping to benefit from it, but decided to follow my own training program leading up to the Argus. Now that I have time, I will try it, but I haven't come across some of the terms used in this thread.

Well worth the time reading through it... I wonder how many cyclists are actually signalling their intentions to the motorists?? No where near enough. I have made a point of clearly showing my intentions while on the road. More often than not, the motorist has appreciated it, knowing what I plan to do, and has allowed me the time to do it. A quick thank you, and that's one less irritated driver on the road. Perhaps these motorists are cyclists, and understand the situation - who knows. Whether you're on your own, or in a bunch, it all starts with you (the cyclists). And when it comes to lights on the front/rear of the bike... it amazing to see how many cyclists have a light, but don't actually use it.

23% - must be the Nivea (for Men) products.

How much (money) do you need to raise to erect another 30 signs?Frosty2007-03-19 08:15:11

Try Bike Scene in Springs - ask for Derek.

No helmut, no ride!!

Remember one thing... as long as your transmitter is picking up a heart rate, it using battery power. That doesn't mean it (battery) will run-out quicker than the receiver. But I agree, it a good thing to send in the transmitter as well. If your software is older than the current version, they will also update it for you. If you don't have spiral-like image on the display (when in time display mode, you don't have the most up-to-date version.

For a quick response, send it to Polar yourself - it may take up to 2 weeks if you send it through the shop where you bought it. Polar offer a same day service if it's in early enough. Depending on which watch/computer you have, it's not that easy to change the battery yourself, without risking damage to the unit.

I decided to call Gail Heuwel on the number shown on the 94.7 entry form. Was told to call Glen Lottering, who has said that every cyclists who enters a race (race/funride) MUST have a license. So much for 94.7 hoping to over-take the Argus as the biggest individually timed cycle race. Seems their biggest (participant) race will be a thing of the past.

So much to choose from , so little time. Thanks for your recommendations

Thanks for your suggestions... so much to choose from, so little time to do it all. Not too worried about meals before Sunday, but rather for Sunday afternoon/evening, Monday and Tuesday.Frosty2007-03-07 01:12:05