Comments on: 50 Minus One

By: Larry N

Larry N — Fri, 02 Jan 2015 17:05:45 +0000

After year-round, hard core training for marathons (running) well into my 40s, I resolved to enjoy cycling without racing. So bike touring is my joy-just exploring new territory, countries, people, cultures, and cuisines. Hope you hit your sub-8 goal. My winter training (yes-indoor, it’s Montana) is usually under an hour (keeps the butt from hurting in the Spring), watching old bike racing videos (too old to remember who actually won the stage), using a quiet mag trainer that costs around $100. 66-year old touring enthusiast. My view-you do not HAVE to suffer to healthy but you do if you want to be competitive.

By: TexasGal

TexasGal — Thu, 25 Dec 2014 18:47:32 +0000

Sufferfest videos are definitely a must for riding on the trainer. You should do the Tour of Sufferlandria this Jan. It is pure evil on the trainer

By: old guy who likes to ride

old guy who likes to ride — Tue, 23 Dec 2014 03:51:37 +0000

pretty darn awesome.
starts with a 7 and are gears involved?

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 22 Dec 2014 20:20:13 +0000

Very cool. Slight shade of envy tinting the gee-whiz.

Do they recommend using a TT rig? I’d be more inclined to get a cheap aluminum road frame and match the geometry to my road race machine.

Seems like the TT rig would focus on different muscles, in different ways, than the road (or MTB) setup. I find the TT setup accents my lower back and glutes, and de-emphasizes abdominal strength and hamstrings.

Motivated by your post but lacking the indoor equipment, I started my 2015 training program early – with intervals in 40F drizzle Saturday. I’d almost trade for a well-equipped pain cave.

Almost.

By: GT

GT — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 01:26:56 +0000

Also checkout ZWIFT.com I just received my beta invite and it looks to bring another fun dimension to the pain cave.

By: Tommy 91

Tommy 91 — Sat, 20 Dec 2014 22:02:58 +0000

This makes me want to get a trainer…..Wait, what am I saying? You will never catch me on a trainer. I prefer the I didn’t study for the exam method and cram in a insane amount of mileage at the last minute. Hopefully see you at Leadville. I will bring the beer and pie.

By: davidh-marin,ca

davidh-marin,ca — Fri, 19 Dec 2014 05:52:39 +0000

So excited to see you go for sub 8hr. If I do get a lottery slot for Leadville this year, all I’ll have to do is be ‘Half as good as Fatty’ and sub 12 is mine!

By: BamaJim

BamaJim — Fri, 19 Dec 2014 03:32:36 +0000

Finished a trainer workout earlier and realized we have similar setups. Well, not the bike (mid 80’s road racer that is now the trainer queen), or the trainer (fan unit that is about the noise level of a shuttle launch). However, we have nearly identical front wheel supports, though I prefer the local yellow pages.

By: Liz M.

Liz M. — Fri, 19 Dec 2014 02:52:23 +0000

I’m exactly as far from 50 as you are, but on the other side. I have to say the descent into decrepitude is not bad at all. I’m still trying new things, but I don’t care how slow I ride or run.

Hope you get that sub-8 finish! Good luck.

By: Andy G

Andy G — Fri, 19 Dec 2014 00:25:57 +0000

FC…..one of my friends and I are preparing for some endurance races next season and are doing the exact same thing. Wahoo Kickrs in the basement, using TrainerRoad. We’re in our first recovery week of the Mid Volume I base plan. It’s been great and we actually look forward to each session. I’m a big fan of Sufferfest videos also, and their TR integration is excellent.

One of my favorite things about the Kickr is that I can put my mountain bike on there instead of using the road bike all the time. For me, that’s huge.

As we get closer to spring and we move from base to build phases, I think we’re going to use their MTB specific plans. Have you looked at those? They look pretty nice.

The only problem I have now is finding the time to play around in the Zwift beta and not mess up my TR recovery days :)

I’m looking forward to reading about your progress since we’re basically in the same scenario.