Maniax

I love my gravel bike. Even did the Alzu MTB race on it. best buy ever after my roadbike was also became a compulsory community donation.

thanks. I'll check it out.

just started... my first ftp test was a dud. started on the ftp builder program but realized power is not the problem, fitness/stamina is. they wanted me to empty the tank in full sprint at 310watts. i pushed 550-700 in half hearted sprint. so Im shelving the ftp builder. will look for a program to build base and fitness. Any ideas? I might just jump over to Xert for a while. They have fantastic programs.

Tried my stuff on Zwift... never rode with power numbers before. So, like a complete and utter noob I chased the watts and destroyed myself on watopia's 7km @6% climb... I like the platform for evening sessions, but will take the finger off the trigger on the wattage bazooka.

i might be wrong, but Sagan is riding a Roubaix at the gravel worlds champs tomorrow.

Ah man! Love the new generation of riders! The Pog is brilliant! What a TDF!

I withdraw my question! damn! what a rider!

they generally sit in the break then and save their energy. Van Aard is driving on the front. But its Van Aard. absolute monster.

Im watching 30km behind the live. I just cant understand the tactic of emptying himself on the front of the break, when they have to defend the yellow

Can someone please explain wth WVA is doing?

thanks.

Im new in Middelburg (since April 2022) And, apparently, I shouldn't ride alone in Middelburg even on graven/farm roads. I got scolded by locals Are their any hubbers here from Middelburg that can please introduce me to some group rides?

We moved to Middelburg, MP in April. And in typical Transvaal initiation, my Cannondale SuperSix was stolen. And in typical insurance fashion I was suddenly underinsured, so only got half of what my Dale's replacement value is.... But.... I got this beauty from a fellow Hubber. I've been looking at gravel bikes for a while. I don't like the idea of getting hit by Coal trucks. So, I took the chance. And what a joy this beast is. The bike's only weakness is the 40-year old pistons driving it. Today was its first proper gravel test. Loved it. 100% sold on gravel bikes.

i was 2kg away from my ideal weight last year. then covid struck and hit me hard. 4 months without the energy to ride or walk or anything. after 3 and half months i went to play indoor cricket, honestly thought I was dying at after the game. went back to 92kg..... now I have to restart.

Im still tracking. just forgot to input my weight this month. I did well, and in July covid hit.... 2 months of hell and 4kg back on the hips...

looking through all the posts. man Im jealous. Im still recovering from a bad case of Covid. Played with the dog today for about 5 min and my heart rate shot up to 120bpm (I measured). so still about 3 weeks off the bike. sucks. but It could be worse.

big fan of Ashley

oh it was a beautiful sight! Got as excited as a kid in a candy store. wifey thought I lost my marbles

helmet trick

that would be bloody brilliant and true to mvdp form

Cav the man! Im loving this year's TDF big time!

Pogacar riding rim brakes. good man.

and the time lost for some strong gc guys. complete dissarray

Stoked for Cav! Fantastic to see the Missile back on form

Seems this year's winner will not be decided by who is first, but who is left. Savage!