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20-03.-2008, 08:11 AM

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Piotr

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Re: Killer Workout

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Originally Posted by swampy1970

Spinergy wheels on the rollers? I guess they have to be good for something! Lubricate the bearings with snake oil.

That "remove the saddle" suggestion - would that count as EPO usage, (Embedded Prostate Obstruction?)

Stop right there! Snake oil is where I draw the line.

What would be the fun in racing if everyone is equally good? The use of snake oil should never be allowed! Having said that, what would be the best way to test for the use of snake oil?

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20-03.-2008, 08:14 AM

#32

Steve_B

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Re: Killer Workout

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Originally Posted by Piotr

Stop right there! Snake oil is where I draw the line.

What would be the fun in racing if everyone is equally good? The use of snake oil should never be allowed! Having said that, what would be the best way to test for the use of snake oil?

Take a look at post number 1 from this thread for some ideas on what to look for.

20-03.-2008, 11:31 PM

#33

wiredued

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Re: Killer Workout

You might want to put that rig on a Rock and Roll trainer and bring your cadence up to the point where it starts bouncing like a diving board to simulate early spring potholes.

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Originally Posted by Alex Simmons

I was thinking up a new killer training workout for when I get back to riding. It goes something like:

On the indoor trainer
with the heater on to acclimatise to summer racing
and front wheel raised to simulate climbing (using Sydney's white and yellow pages of course)
and Active Spokes on the rear wheel
at low cadence, strength-endurance style (so my capilliaries don't explode)
riding intervals at anaerobic threshold heart rate for 10-min (as determined by a Conconi test)
using power cranks
with elliptical chainrings
while breathing thru a powerbreathe device
in a high altitude tent
and for rest intervals I jump off and do a weight set.

Afterwards a cold bath so lactic acid is flushed away.

but was wondering if anyone could help me add some other killer elements....

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21-03.-2008, 01:52 AM	#34
Animator Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 113	Re: Killer Workout You forgot to mention that you need to wear your arch-cleated shoes. __________________ www.ghisalloanimation.com

21-03.-2008, 04:41 AM	#35
swampy1970 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 388	Re: Killer Workout Instead of a uber expensive hypoxic tent, you could buy a big walk in freezer. Put the trainer in there and set the temp to 28F. Get a big fan and get a nice 20 mph breeze going... Put on the thermal gear and wooly hat and spend hours riding in 42x20 at 6 million rpm and stop half way through for some warm soup and a cup o' tea then do another 5 hours. Make sure you put big fat training tires and mudguards on the bike too for added comfort. If you get someone to give you a quick spray down with cow crap and fill the room with the smell of rotting brussel sprouts then you can say you spent the day training in mid-winter Belgium.

21-03.-2008, 04:53 AM

#36

TBiking

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Re: Killer Workout

Make it really hard...

Invite your mother over while doing this workout and ask her to recite her “ reasons my son should stop this silly bike racing thing and get a real job” list.

Why just limit all the pain to the physical aspect….

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Originally Posted by swampy1970

Instead of a uber expensive hypoxic tent, you could buy a big walk in freezer. Put the trainer in there and set the temp to 28F. Get a big fan and get a nice 20 mph breeze going... Put on the thermal gear and wooly hat and spend hours riding in 42x20 at 6 million rpm and stop half way through for some warm soup and a cup o' tea then do another 5 hours.

Make sure you put big fat training tires and mudguards on the bike too for added comfort. If you get someone to give you a quick spray down with cow crap and fill the room with the smell of rotting brussel sprouts then you can say you spent the day training in mid-winter Belgium.

21-03.-2008, 04:53 AM	#37
jhuskey Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Great Smoky Mountains, TN USA Posts: 6,119	Re: Killer Workout You don't need no stinking tent. Just put plastic bag over your head and tie it around your neck. __________________ Whenever I can't get excited about riding I just fantasize about someone else's bike.

21-03.-2008, 05:09 AM	#38
Billsworld Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 797	Re: Killer Workout Add a wight vest and a wool hat. Use beer as recovery drink. add a small black and wite TV with no cable for entertainment.

21-03.-2008, 11:21 AM	#39
Alex Simmons Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 1,561	Re: Killer Workout you guys really are trying to kill me.... __________________ http://alex-cycle.blogspot.com/ http://www.cyclecoach.com/

21-03.-2008, 11:26 AM

#40

Steve_B

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Re: Killer Workout

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Originally Posted by Alex Simmons

you guys really are trying to kill me....

Hey man, you asked....

21-03.-2008, 04:13 PM

#41

swampy1970

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Re: Killer Workout

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Originally Posted by Billsworld

Use beer as recovery drink.

Hey. Feck off... I resemble that remark!!!

21-03.-2008, 05:51 PM	#42
EmPat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New Zealand Posts: 43	Re: Killer Workout When it starts to hurt get some strychnine in those veins.

21-03.-2008, 10:05 PM	#43
11ring Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 331	Re: Killer Workout I am very suprised that you have not included any one legged drills, these can do wonders for your pedalling style, especially when combined with the powercranks.

21-03.-2008, 10:58 PM

#44

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Re: Killer Workout

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Originally Posted by swampy1970

stop half way through for some warm soup and a cup o' tea .... then you can say you spent the day training in mid-winter Belgium.

Living in Belgium, and riding in Belgium, I'd have to say that I've NEVER been offered warm soup, much less tea, post-event or training. Waffles, beer and hot dogs yes, warm soup .. what do you think we are!

As an aside, on my one "big" event ride in France, we were definitely offered warm soup etc.

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21-03.-2008, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 11ring

I am very suprised that you have not included any one legged drills...

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