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Thanks Wheelsuck those both look doable! Will def give them a try!
Where did you do your FTP, on the wattbike or outdoors as it has an effect and they can be fairly different. Whilst you were rested from only doing a cycling discipline, your body will be fatigued more from doing additional disciplines and workouts every day, so may want to consider reducing your FTP a little as you are in a build phase as a noob, so are building fitness, stamina and endurance.
Also if you are not following a program or do not have a coach try to structure your week to maximise effort and allow body to recover whilst still doing workouts. Something along the lines of
Monday, Tuesday - Recovery workouts, low intensity and HR Z1
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - Tempos and HIIT building through the week
Sat, Sun - Long distance ride and run, majority HR Z2 (endurance) and occasional Z3 Tempo
You will also build/train for 3 weeks with a recovery week in the 4th week, recovery week is generally shorter workouts. If you currently do 1hr workouts or longer during the week, the recovery week will be a mixture of 30-45mins.
Welcome, good luck with the training and enjoy the journey!!
Thanks shaper! Any particular HIIT bike sessions you'd reccomend? Don't want to over do it.
I assume Shaun85 means you were born in 85.... and furthermore I would assume you are fairly fit...
For long distance tri most of you training should be done at lower intensity. The best training is a mixture of slow and steady and high intensity... I would go so far as to say its probably 80% slow and steady and 20% high intensity stuff.
IF your body is tired, it wont work in the same way, the fact your body cant manage the same intensity regularly means you need to take it easier in some sessions and have rest days..
Hahaha yup I'm an 85 baby, and would say average fitness!
Thanks for the advice- will def keep it slow and steady! Temptation is to klap it on the bike HIIT sessions as that's where I'm coming from, but the legs just say hell no!
Noob question here! Regarding intensity of cycling intervals on the watt bike. Normally I would do HIIT twice a week and kill myself, but now I'm swimming or running in the morning (because one sport is not enough), so the HIIT bike afternoon workout I can't manage the same intensity. Should I be doing just tempo steady stuff or longer easier sessions? Thanks ahead.
Hey fellow togs I'm selling my Nikon D600 camera if anyone is looking. Excellent condition with 79K shutter count. Price: R11500. Have pics if anyone is keen?
Riding further is mostly in the mind in my opinion. A lot of beginners underestimate how far they can go. I'm not saying go out and ride 80km. But if you push yourself 10km further on your next ride then you'll set a precedent. Once you know you have set that bar, your next ride will be to go further then that. Diet and nutrition all play a part yes, but you've got to have the will to push yourself.
Personally I think a 2L camelbak and two bottles is enough liquid to last you a couple rides. Don't make the mistake of taking in too many calories (game/powerade and energy bars). You not signing up for an everest climb. Anything under two hours and you should be just on water. Take an energy bar with just in case you do bonk (not sure of your fitness level), but you should be fine.
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What a fantastic event! The singletrack this year was sublime and well cleaned up- super flowing. The inclusion of all the bridges made a big difference. I unfortunately buckled my front wheel 30km in, but still rode the remainder 30km with severe tyre rub as I was having such a great time. Congratulations to the organizers!
Hi guys I'm in the market looking for a carbon 29inch hardtail frame. Wanting to spend between R5-7K on something relatively new and in good condition. I'm 1.78m tall. Give me a shout if you can help out. Thanks.
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I'm into landscapes, longexposures, star trails, sunsets, etc...
Can I advertise my services here guys? If not please say so and I'll delete this post.
I offer Family, Newborn and Engagement photoshoots at great value for money. Package includes 10 jumbo prints and all the photos on a CD.
I'm currently building a Facebook page: Shaun Tarr Photography. It's has a couple photos on it, but still many more to load as I get time.
I'm based in Hillcrest, Durban. Location of the photoshoot is up to you.
Thanks.
Any photographers keen on taking some bike pics. One off (maybe) and a total budget of zero.
When you next in Durban give me a shout...
Thanks for your response. I currently have a 2008 GT avalanche pro and I absolutely love it. I just thought it might be time to try a new brand. GTs also seem to be hard to come by.
Is there any specific GT you would recommend?
The Zaskar 9R Elite looks pretty good:
I've seen that one in the flesh- a real beauty! I ride the entry level Zaskar (R9000) and find the frame to be nice and stiff in comparison to what I rode before (ironically a Merida).
I bought a second hand csixx one here off the hub. Works very well, haven't dropped the chain yet. Used my old 32 chainring and standard RD.
Have a look at Peter Sagan's Cannondale he road PR on- anything is possible. www.cyclingnews.com/features/pro-bike-peter-sagans-cannondale-synapse-hi-mod
Sorry to hijack but I'm looking for a kcnc 680mm flat bar for my mtb in good condition if anyone has.
*hijack off*
For R12K you can get a 2014 GT Zaskar Sport. Awesome bike.
Damn good price and weight. Anyone had any experience with them at all? Thanks.
http://www.rapide.co.za/pRAPIDE%20R29%2029ER%20WHEELSET/Rapide-R29-29er-Wheelset.aspx#.UtfI7n8aySN
I weigh 64kgs and have owned a set of EA70's for a while. Run them with the GP4000S too. Great wheels and tyres in my opinion. I live in Durban. Ride along Inanda Road out to Camperdown, not the smoothest route anyone will tell you- and they still perfectly true.
From owning a Merida Scultura I have to vote the Merida. Damn such awesome bikes. Highly underrated. Wanna look cool- go Scott, wanna drop other guys on an unassuming bike- go Merida.
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