By Mark on October 31, 2008
Back in May of 2007 I took the leap into the world of power based training when I purchased a new PowerTap SL. It was a lot of money but I have more than got my money’s worth over the 18 months I’ve had it. But, once I discovered the “power” of the PowerTap I’ve [...]
Posted in Equipment, Training with power | Tagged auctions, ebay, Powertap, Training with power
By Mark on June 26, 2008
Welcome to part six of the “Buying A New Road Bike Series“-Test Rides. In part five I emphasized the importance of getting a good fit. Well, now that you have an idea of what size and fit you need, you are ready to ride the candidates.
Consistency Is Key
The most important part of test [...]
Posted in Buying A New Bike, Equipment | Tagged Buying A New Bike, road bike test rides, road bikes
By Mark on June 20, 2008
That’s what I am thinking the next 8 days will be like for me. Between a couple of interesting rides and the potential purchase of my new road bike, I am looking forward to the next week.
The Riding
I will be doing two fun rides within the next week. This coming Sunday I am [...]
Posted in Equipment, Rides | Tagged century ride, new bike, road bike ride, three gap ride
By Mark on May 16, 2008
If you are at all involved in the road cycling community you know that road bikes are one thing that you can spend a ton of dollars on. There is always “something better, lighter, or faster” vying for your hard earned money. While it is nice to have a brand new bike, just remember, that [...]
Posted in Equipment, Training Tips | Tagged expensive bikes, road bike, road bike equipment
By Mark on May 6, 2008
So, its 3 days after the century ride and my legs are still a little heavy. There is not much snap in them at all. Today, time was short after work, so I rode for 45 minutes at a moderate pace on one of my normal routes. I was not able to accelerate like “normal” [...]
Posted in Equipment, Rides, Training | Tagged Powertap, ride recovery, Training, Training with power
By Mark on May 1, 2008
This coming Saturday I am taking my “highly trained body” and well ridden 2004 Specialized Allez Elite to the mountains of Tennessee for the 3 State 3 Mountain Century. I am looking forward to the ride but am a little leery of how I will do since I haven’t ridden a century in a couple [...]
Posted in Equipment, Rides | Tagged 3 state 3 mountain century, century ride, Specialized road bike
