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Are you gonna be a better rider next year (2010)?

Postby Toks » Mon Sep 28, 2009 8:32 pm

Yes Hopefully :D A new bike, a Power Tap and then 4-6 months of moderately intensive riding + some racing and who knows :wink:
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Re: Are you gonna be a better rider next year (2010)?

Postby Paul H » Mon Sep 28, 2009 8:43 pm

[quote]Yes Hopefully :D A new bike, a Power Tap and then 4-6 months of moderately intensive riding + some racing and who knows


doesnt sound very positive have you accepted its going to be no already?
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Re: Are you gonna be a better rider next year (2010)?

Postby Rob Q » Mon Sep 28, 2009 8:44 pm

Still enjoying this year Toks :lol:
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Re: Are you gonna be a better rider next year (2010)?

Postby Toks » Mon Sep 28, 2009 8:52 pm

[quote="Paul H"][quote]Yes Hopefully :D A new bike, a Power Tap and then 4-6 months of moderately intensive riding + some racing and who knows


doesnt sound very positive have you accepted its going to be no already?
:lol: :lol: Yeah you're right Paul. Make that a "Yes Definitley" then. :D
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Re: Are you gonna be a better rider next year (2010)?

Postby Antloony » Mon Sep 28, 2009 9:04 pm

Yep, bloody right I am, determined is my middle name and going fast is my end game :D Riding better than ever at the mo, feeling strong, lost weight and feel like I've gained power. I'm quicker on the hills and my explosive power has come on. Can hold higher speeds for longer and find myself recovering quicker. Just need a good training schedule to get me through the winter and fingers crossed will start next season faster and stronger.
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Re: Are you gonna be a better rider next year (2010)?

Postby kieran » Tue Sep 29, 2009 1:00 pm

no, I peaked last year, and it's down hill all the way from here. How much are those electric bikes again?
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Re: Are you gonna be a better rider next year (2010)?

Postby Snoop Doug » Thu Oct 01, 2009 5:12 pm

holy cow I can't get any worse else I'll just be cryin in the corner. 2009 has been a cycling annus crapulus for me, roll on 2010 :wink:
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Re: Are you gonna be a better rider next year (2010)?

Postby Mike I » Thu Oct 01, 2009 9:16 pm

I hope to get a better cycling tan than I managed this year. No, I will get a better cycling tan than this year 8) .
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Re: Are you gonna be a better rider next year (2010)?

Postby Robh » Fri Oct 02, 2009 10:11 am

Toks, hold off buying a powertap and see how this poweremeter gets on :-

http://velocitynation.com/content/galle ... ear-vector

http://wattagetraining.com/?p=505
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Re: Are you gonna be a better rider next year (2010)?

Postby CaroleH » Sat Oct 03, 2009 12:00 pm

NO!!!!! A 40 week break does nothing for the cycling legs!!!!!

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Re: Are you gonna be a better rider next year (2010)?

Postby Paul H » Sat Oct 03, 2009 10:33 pm

Talk is cheap. Its consistent training over the winter that will make you a better rider. Usually the best intentions fizzle out especially if you train on your own.

Is there any interest in (yet another) restricted area on the forum for a "training buddy" section. The idea being something like riders post their intended training schedule for the week/month and post what they actualy did at the end of the period - it doesnt have to be too detailed. The idea being that you are more likely to complete your training schedule if you tell others. You could also receive advice/feedback if wanted and learn from what others are doing. Hopefully we can all feed of each others motivation whatever level they are.

Marco said he is willing to do this if there is enough interest and it would be restricted to just riders that are prepared to blog.
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Re: Are you gonna be a better rider next year (2010)?

Postby mlocke » Sun Oct 04, 2009 3:24 pm

Yes I'd post some details on that

I've done this before and don't mind doing it agian
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Re: Are you gonna be a better rider next year (2010)?

Postby Antloony » Sun Oct 04, 2009 6:33 pm

[quote="Paul H"]Is there any interest in (yet another) restricted area on the forum for a "training buddy" section.


I think this is a great idea, it would be a source of motivation plus can help as a guide to help you achieve your personal targets through swapping training hints and tips. Training is one area where I have no idea of where to start and I feel with the right training programme and a little motivation, in the way of a challenge knowing people will be watching my progress, I can hopefully become a stronger rider.
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Re: Are you gonna be a better rider next year (2010)?

Postby NickH » Mon Oct 12, 2009 2:31 pm

[quote="Paul H"]Is there any interest in (yet another) restricted area on the forum for a "training buddy" section.


Thanks Paul - great idea. Count me in.
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Re: Are you gonna be a better rider next year (2010)?

Postby Dan_K » Mon Oct 12, 2009 3:16 pm

[quote="Paul H"]Is there any interest in (yet another) restricted area on the forum for a "training buddy" section.


Brilliant idea, i'd be up for that too!
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