[94.7 with GoPro]

"With the first bits of snow falling all riding is coming to an end until March" - exactly where do you stay?

 

Originally from PTA now Connecticut USA.

 

You can see it on Google maps (type "East Granby, CT 06026" ) it is nice to ride in summer. Winter is not so nice.

[94.7 with GoPro]

Thanks, I would Like to do a virtual 94.7, I do miss that race.

 

Good luck to all that will be doing the 94.7.

[94.7 with GoPro]

There must be some folks that are doing the 94.7 with a GoPro recording the race.

 

I would Like to have a copy of the race video, you don't have to be a pro. I just need some footage to look at while being on the indoor trainer this winter. With the first bits of snow falling all riding is coming to an end until March.

[I have an idea for a new thread...]

WOW, Thanks guys.

 

I discovered this Thread two weeks ago, now I can get back to work.

[Momentum 94.7 Cycle Challenge]

Exactly the type of thing we are trying to avoid! No GPS unit, using your own phone on a tested system that can handle the type of numbers we will expect and we are going to keep the charge to a minimum and by that we mean under R100.

 

COOL!!!!!

 

As for the street view question, if you have a *.klm file on the site to download, we can view it on google earth.

[Momentum 94.7 Cycle Challenge]

How is the livetracking going to work ? do you kit out riders with GPS receiver and cell phone ?

 

Let me guess: you pay extra $$$ for a gps sender, do the race, then give it back. after the race you here the server crashed and only some people could do tracking.

[Do not use Spinning Bike for Endurance Training]

One reason to use the IDT.

[5150 - Daylight robbery]

Well...if I earned my salary in dollars then there was absolutely no problem paying $90 for a race. Do not compare dollars if you earn in ZAR. What you need to do is take your salary multiply it by seven then you ask the person if they would be happy to pay R670 for a race.

 

In the States it is not much to pay $90 for a race, in fact they dont even blink to spend $100 on useless stuff. I got a pair of asics (almost top af range) payed $50 (R350.00) came back to SA same pare is R999.00 at total sport.

[Cleats for Virgin Active Spin Bikes??]

I unscrew my look pedals from my road and I take them and my road shoes with as well as the spanner! unscrew the pedals on the spin bike and put my normal pedals on and bobs your uncle, plus you have piece of mind that some of your normal riding position is maintained in terms feet position etc.

 

why dont you get a cheap set from Mr Price. there a a few bikes at VA that have threads striped because people don't tighten the pedals after they remove them.

[GARMIN CONNECT]

I,ve looked at Sporttracks............. difficult to judge.

 

I wish these programs had a manual that tells you how they work or what can be achieved by them.

 

Does a manual for Sporttracks exist, a pointer would be appreciated.

 

I think the only thing sporttracks cant do is make Cappuccino . but someone is probably writing a Plug-in as we speak.

[Thule 3 bike rack - old style with lock - fail]

Build your own....

super strong, cheap.

[uphill issue.]

i am hitting alot more hills and also find myself riding up hills and then down and back up just to tyr and get there. we cycle on sundays from randburg just off Malibongwe all the way to an estate on the other site of lanseria, this is helping alot with my climbing but wanted to know if there is anything else i could do??

 

i know there is no "quick fix" as they say on the cover of the bicycling mag but im sure there are tips?? anything i can do at gym on a stationary "bike"

 

No there are no Quick fix. But:

 

you are in luck it is almost winter, less races and more time to spend in the gym. hit the weights section hard once a week, doing Squads, Leg press, Lunges and calve raises.

 

Once you are able to Squad your own weight you wont have a problem with the hills

 

PS. don't do weights 2 Weeks before a big race.

 

PSS. when your legs are so sore you cant stand up from the toilet seat. Don't go ride with you buddies. take it slow on your own.

[Mounting a towbar bike rack and trailer at the same time]

Camping Trailer Bike Rack

 

http://www.toplinemfg.com/images/rvs-camptrailrack1.jpg

[Mounting a towbar bike rack and trailer at the same time]

Why dont you attach a second ball to the back of the trailer?

 

it should be fairly easy.

[Would you do the right thing...]

Yes, especially if in the top 10.

 

It is important to study the route before the race. But saying that, i always study the route map, but it happened to me that the Marchall convinced me/us (we were the top 10 of the group) to go strait and then we had to make a U -t turn after 1km realizing we were wrong.

[First Timer - RoadBike Purchase Advice]

http://capetown.gumt...QAdIdZ269037040

 

 

That look like a sweet deal to me.

 

here are a link to the specs.

 

http://www.bikepedia.com/quickbike/BikeSpecs.aspx?Year=2007&Brand=Fuji&Model=Newest%201.0&Type=bike

 

I see the bike has been upgraded from a triple to a double crank. that seems like a good idea.

 

Now the most important thing is to get measured to make sure the size is right.

 

If you have a friend that have some knowlage about bikes take him with to check out the bike.

 

you can also stat a post, What to look out for when bying your first bike. the guys on the hub are very helpfull.

[First Timer - RoadBike Purchase Advice]

Good advice... I cant bring myself to buy a Raleigh

 

it does not need to be a Raleigh. You have to like the bike, and be comfortable.!!!

 

A Raleigh with 105 components is a lot better than a (insert your top brand) GAINT with sora 8 speed.

[Favourite race]

Telkom (challenging profile)

Race for Victory (very challenging profile)

 

 

 

Will do my first Kremetart this year.

[First Timer - RoadBike Purchase Advice]

My first bike was a Fiji Newest 1.0 (tiagra/105 components) I did 2 sub 3 94.7 on that bike.

 

the best advice i can give you, get the right setup/size.

 

Look for a bike that you can fall in love with.

 

IT IS NOT ABOUT THE BIKE!!!!

[Trainer Newbie.]

this book will keep you busy during the winter.

Workouts in a Binder for Indoor Cycling

http://www.amazon.com/Workouts-Binder-Indoor-Cycling-Friel/dp/1931382751

 

And while you are at it get this one:

The Cyclist's Training Bible

 

http://www.amazon.com/Cyclists-Training-Bible-Joe-Friel/dp/1934030201/ref=pd_sim_b_8

 

Ps: i do realize that this is the second time in two days that i post a link to this book.

I DO NOT get any royalties from sales.

 

It is just a great book.

[Road training program]

I would suggest that you get a good training book. There are many very useful books out there.

 

I can recommend the book by Joe friel "Training bible for Cyclists" It helped me a lot.

 

 

Joe Friel

Paperback, 330 pages, February 2009

Buy now: R248.00 R203.00 - save 18%

 

 

http://www.loot.co.za/search?offset=0&cat=qb&terms=Joe+Friel+Training+Bible&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=c2c&gclid=CN21vL--0qcCFcoa4Qod6FyG9g

[Garmin Edge 500 Argus Course Download]

:rolleyes:GMAN you are an absolute legend - many thanks

 

No legend, just standing on the sidline wishing I were at the Argus . I will be there in spirit.

[Garmin Edge 500 Argus Course Download]

Try downloading 7zip

 

http://www.7-zip.org/

 

Hope this help.

[Garmin Edge 500 Argus Course Download]

thanks for the tip. I'm just interested in scaling my old courses to work with my new edge 500

 

I made an error on the last post, you save it as a CRS file, not a GPX.

 

here are the link to the plugin

 

http://www.sporttrac...ugin/index.html

[Garmin Edge 500 Argus Course Download]

how do you scale the time in sport tracks. can't seem to get it to work. when i export from sport tracks as gpx file it seems to retain the time based on the data. thanks

 

what time do you want?

 

You need the "Waypoints and courses plugin"

 

you create a course and scale the course with a % then save as a GPX file.