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I'm not exactly sure how shimano shifters work as I'm using x.0 gripshifts which works super great for front shifting. Isn't it suppose to be on the third chainring after two shifts? btw, cogs are at the rear. Chainrings up front.

I thought it was a nice event to watch. Was the first time I watched XCO though. The did run a bit late at one stage but that's it. TNT1, at least we've put up some photo's of the event.

Nice photo's Trackz. I should really get myself a proper flash for these type of photies

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Hijack Usually everyone's max hr is higher than the formula. WOnder why mine is so much lower. My max is 184 and I'm only 24 years old.

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Damn, never heard of that before. Luckily it hasn't happened to me before, but I am used to sauna and steam room, so maybe I've adapted a bit. Also wouldn't recommend it for someone with a weak hart.

I've done it before. One hard session and one complete recovery session. Seemed to work pretty good. The benefits are the same as for running

The keyword in my opening statement is "as possible". I'm carefull as too not overtrain. That's why I'm looking for the best recovery methods. So that I can pick up the training a bit faster. @Racing snail, you get it in powder form. It prevents the catabolic state of your muscles and a hard workout can also reduce your natural L-glutamine levels. So in essence, after a hard workout it helps you to recover faster.

I know the importance of a rest day, but then I also know the importance of a recovery ride(higher cadence and hr between 60-65%). Only now I'm thinking - Isn't is better to do active recovery on your rest day with a recovery ride so that you can get the blood flowing for faster recovery? I'm asking this because training advice always changes as technology improves so I'd like an answer bases on science and not an opinion.

Thanks for reply's. Have only been off the bike for 6 weeks and in that time I did gym, but no cycling/running. I'm doing the isuzu three towers in october, that's why I want to pick up my training as soon as possible.

Forgot to add that one. I do have a resting day somewhere each week. I'm not doing any hectic sessions at the moment or supper long sessions.

I'm going from zero training to as much as possible, but don't want to overtrain. What recovery methods are out there? So far I've got: Stay hydrated and good nutrition(especially after a workout) Cold-hot-cold-hot shower after workout for increased bloodflow Getting enough sleep No binge drinking Recovery sessions Sauna I've skipped compression and L-glutamine as I don't want to spend any money on it.

Saw it the other day. Would be a nice upgrade from my R3. Wonder how thin the seatstays will be on the R7 Did you see the time trial beast for armstrong. DAmn that thing is aerodynamic

12000kcal, don't know. But up to 30 000kj I think is possible. When your hr is way up in the 80-90% region, it's easy to burn 1000kcal or more per hour.

First off, to those that don't know pinkbike - Have a look at some of those sick bikes. They're more focused on bmx/downhill/freeride/dirt jump/(You get the picture) where the hub is obviously more focused on roadie/xc. Anyway check out this thread: http://www.pinkbike.com/forum/listcomments/?threadid=39840&pagenum=1 Those guys are building their own freeride monsters. Awesome

For battery I would think that nimh would be easiest if you look at price/weight/capasity.

I don't understand how it's locked when you put weight on it, but it compresses when you brake? Surely you use more force when you put weight on it? Or let's wait to see what fork

Did the guy deserve it? Maybe But that's not up to bakkies. I know the players get frustrated when the ref makes mistakes, but what's the end result: It probably cost us the game, bakkies may be banned for a few weeks and the rest of the world see the bokke as playing dirty and all the other reffs will be on the lookout for us next time As I said, what a tjop

Geel kaart ja. Bakkies, make way for Stormers se slot. The one and only...Andries Bekker. Bakkies is 'n TJOP. To think that with today's camera's you still headbud someone.

Sorry bro. I just told him that I find it very boring doing any type of excersice from home and find it easier to go to the gym, but if you haven't got a choice then his setup is quite nice. That poste probably says: "You can get off the trainer when you reach this wall"