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Vander's Tour to Canberra
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Re: Vander's Tour to Canberra
Postby twizzle » Tue May 22, 2012 3:30 pm
...real cyclists don't have squeaky chains...
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Postby mikesbytes » Fri May 25, 2012 8:59 am
Ross wrote:28th Canberra Tour dates are scheduled for 28th, 29th and 30th September.
That makes it a few days before the Australian Masters Championships
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Re: Vander's Tour to Canberra
Postby Strawburger » Fri May 25, 2012 9:04 am
mikesbytes wrote:Ross wrote:28th Canberra Tour dates are scheduled for 28th, 29th and 30th September.
That makes it a few days before the Australian Masters Championships
Ouch! I can already feel the pain. The race is going to be just that little bit quicker in the masters divisions with competitors probably flying in early to do both races.
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Re: Vander's Tour to Canberra
Postby rotating2 » Fri May 25, 2012 12:05 pm

Awesome thread vander!!
Reflects the ups and downs of training and racing. For the short time you've been riding you are doing well with more improvement to come. Age is on your side too

Good luck!
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Postby vander » Sun May 27, 2012 2:49 pm

Today I was back to a long ride. I did 120km riding around out west and up Bellbird hill. I felt pretty average today just not feeling like I had much. Averaged exactly 300W for the 18min up bellbird not bad seen as though I had another gear (or atleast felt like I did). Was really nice to get out for a good long ride again and to be finally getting some TITS again!
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Postby foo on patrol » Mon May 28, 2012 3:49 am

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Postby rotating2 » Mon May 28, 2012 6:44 pm
I haven't raced Oakville, with some uphill it should suit me. I'm gonna check it out when l get some form back.
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Re: Vander's Tour to Canberra
Postby vander » Wed May 30, 2012 10:09 pm
Last week
1st - 269W -177BPM
2nd - 255W - 176BPM
Admittedly I was not feeling the best when I did them but struggled through.
Today
1st - 288W - 175BPM
2nd - 290W - 180BPM
I set myself the goal to negative split and I did, in my second one my second 10min was faster then my first. These werent maximum efforts but they arent far off either. Feels good to be feeling strong again. Now i have LACC group 1 in a few hours better get to bed. Legs are smashed!
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Postby vander » Wed Jun 06, 2012 8:43 pm
1st 20 - 293W
2nd - 318W
I hope there was nothing wrong with the power data if there isnt I am so happy with those numbers


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Re: Vander's Tour to Canberra
Postby Strange Rover » Thu Jun 07, 2012 8:20 pm


Up until now I thought you and I were similar power wise...although I'm about 5kg heavier and 20 years older...been riding for 2 years...but 320 for 20 min and 300 for 40 gives you a really solid 300+ FTP...way beyond me ATM.
I've pulled 1020w for 30 sec though...not sure if I've seen you post that one yet...

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Re: Vander's Tour to Canberra
Postby vander » Fri Jun 08, 2012 11:40 am
Strange Rover wrote:Holy crap...well done!!! You're starting to fly now![]()
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Up until now I thought you and I were similar power wise...although I'm about 5kg heavier and 20 years older...been riding for 2 years...but 320 for 20 min and 300 for 40 gives you a really solid 300+ FTP...way beyond me ATM.
I've pulled 1020w for 30 sec though...not sure if I've seen you post that one yet...![]()
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Thanks

I guess I have a challenge now

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Postby vander » Sat Jun 09, 2012 1:28 am

@Tiz from what you were describing to me at Oakville I would say see a physio and get them to look at your back it could be very much related to that. Otherwise I hope for your sake its not overtraining that is not pretty.
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