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Exactly the same story here with 2 notable characteristics, the spiked HR which was previously unknown to me and a feeling of lactate / slight cramp in the legs even after only 10 mins of zone 2/3 cycling (used to do 3 hour rides in the past, no problem). This has all followed a flu about 6 weeks ago. I'm thinking it's definite metabolic stress caused by whatever flu has been going around that will now require a gradual and responsible build back phase, which is hard for us cyclists to do, but should be followed for safety reasons. We fix first and hopefully perform well a bit later on. Hope you return to fine form going into Summer. Take care.

So they decided to stop us from cycling in the great big outdoors… Well now, were coming back out! And this time we're bringing the indoors with us!! Everyone, it's time to get it on, entries are free. Post your pics and let’s keep the love alive.

Hi Guys Would anyone know if the Beta that gets applied for the CTCT is always close to 1 as its used as a base race for all other races, or can it vary according to conditions? Trying to work out new seeding here in advance Thank you!

Thanks Robert I am switching to solids for the CTCT

Thanks for the input, perhaps I am doing it wrong? 2-3 hours pre race - Bowl of pasta with some tomato sauce and a tall glass of half apple juice half water (gross but easy to make) 30 - 45 minutes prior to race - 1 banana Race hour 1 - 1 gel Race hour 2 - 1 gel Race hour 3 - 1 gel Over the 3 hours of the race also go through 2 x 750 ml bottles of water mixed with Maltodextrin and fructose (2:1 ratio like beta fuel at a fraction of the cost). When I add a bar to hour one it doesn't help in the end. Thanks for any advice here!

No worries, good luck with the CTCT!

Would it be ok to ask what kind of watts you are putting down in that beast mode group at 67kg's during a race? If its classified intel, I fully understand.

Thank you for all the feedback and input, you guys are very cool. Appreciate it big time! Stats I weigh 77 (was 97 kg's three years ago) 45 years old Training for 2 years Eat healthy, no smoking 2020 99er time - 3 hours 3 minutes, E group Just made D group after Tour De PPA, crossing the line with Billy Goat in 3:20 1 hour fresh FTP 239W 1 hour power toward end of races - 180W I'm going to try a winter training plan as per the suggestions to increase and build the base. That makes good sense as there is a huge drop off in performance towards the end of events. There is also some science supporting leg strengthening during the off season with gym squats etc so will give that a go (some guys replace this with high torque / low cadence rides). Lastly, going to try work towards increasing training from 7-9 hours per week towards 10-12 hours. Hoping for the best.

Hi Guys I might be alone with this one but training both endurance km as well as intervals does not properly prepare me for races. Despite using structured training in a periodized model, ramping up stress over 3 weeks followed by a recovery week for adaptations - Still the random nature of how power is distributed throughout a race make it a very different experience to training. Anyone got any tips how to overcome this and avoid becoming a Zombie by the end of the race? Race hour 1 - Average 220w Race hour 2 - Average 200w Race hour 3 - Average 180w - Multiple hard efforts / attacks by the group during the last hour often mean saying goodbye and goodnight and getting dropped. Usually followed by 5 - 15min riding alone trying to convince myself that the scenery is still worth it. Thank you

Hey Billy Goat, Was great crossing the finish line with you yesterday We were both spent and broken with the front group a few km ahead. Little did we know we would be in for a nice surprise with the jump into D. Well done!