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Old 22-12.-2007, 09:07 AM   #16
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99% of the time the trainer will warm up properly during your warm up so its not an issue. Really depends on where the trainer is and the air temp reading.

It's been a while since we discussed this, so I thought I'd throw it back out there. There is some good discussion of fluid trainer resistance v. temperature on this thread: http://www.cyclingforums.com/t-380967-15-4.html

And a measurement of the KK Road Machine's power curve v. temperature specifically, here:
http://www.cyclingforums.com/showpo...16&postcount=56
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Old 22-12.-2007, 09:36 AM   #17
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Considering the thing is only gonna cost me $20 and i've had this trainer forever, I don't really mind any slight fluctuations. Maybe some day i'll get a power tap, but not for a few years at least.
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Old 22-12.-2007, 04:40 PM   #18
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It's been a while since we discussed this, so I thought I'd throw it back out there. There is some good discussion of fluid trainer resistance v. temperature on this thread: http://www.cyclingforums.com/t-380967-15-4.html

And a measurement of the KK Road Machine's power curve v. temperature specifically, here:
http://www.cyclingforums.com/showpo...16&postcount=56
Thanks Frenchyge! That was a great link and great graphs. Answered my questions.
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Old 23-12.-2007, 01:38 PM   #19
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This is my current scheduale.. i just started it this week but, im already almost done with it.


Monday: 2x20
Tuesday: 2x25
Wednesday: 2x25 + 60min cardio
Thursday: 2x20
Friday: 3x20
Saturday: 60min cardio
Sunday: Rest


I don't have a power meter, but i have a KK and im getting the power displayer thingermajig for christmas, so im only doing it by perceived effort. But i have a long history of running, doing interval workouts so i know how to pace myself pretty well..


Any thoughts?
My thoughts are that you're going to go bonkers and burn out before you reach any peak. Five straight days of 2 byes on the trainer? No. That's too much tedium. Part of successful long term training and maintaining motivation is staying in touch with the aspects of riding that are enjoyable and that you love.

Besides, the focus is too narrow. Yeah, the SSTs on the trainer are great this time of year, but can you ride outdoors? Mix it up. Include some longer rides in the tempo range. Perhaps do one long ride in zone 2 to give yourself a mental break. Where are your sprint workouts?

I did my first 2x20 SST session this Thursday and followed it with about 1:45 outside on my favorite route and tried to keep it in the tempo range. It was challenging...but I didn't feel totally worked afterwards. Off day on Fri, then tested my FTP on a long mountain climb today. Tomorrow something long and hardish, then I've earned another off day.

2x20 SSTs are a piece of the puzzle; they're not the whole shebang.
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Old 24-12.-2007, 01:55 AM   #20
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I would love to ride outside if i could, but i can't. I thought the idea was to focus on sprinting/vo2max closer towards the season. But yeah, i broke it up into three day sets.
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