Coaching update
I did this fantastic event on 2nd May after being hoodwinked into it by a forum member from BikeRadar…
http://www.beaconrcc.org.uk/open_races/lmtt/index.html
The organisation was excellent and the route was fantastic, challenging climbs and some great descending. The scenery was beautiful (when I could actually take time out to look!)
There were loads of marshalls and quite a few spectators cheering on too.
I will definitely be doing this next year…
There are seperate competitions for overall and road categories as well as women and men. There were also prizes for best in category, best in age category, best team and the fastest overall climber of the two timed climbs.
The organisation was excellent and the route was fantastic, challenging climbs and some great descending. The scenery was beautiful (when I could actually take time out to look!)
There were loads of marshalls and quite a few spectators cheering on too.
I will definitely be doing this next year…
There are seperate competitions for overall and road categories as well as women and men. There were also prizes for best in category, best in age category, best team and the fastest overall climber of the two timed climbs.
This was at the top of a very steep hill. Honest!
I finished the 39.5 mile course in 2.13.14 as a ‘Road Man’ (Normal bike / wheels / helmet), not bad for an overweight asthmatic! I was about average in the road category, coming 18th out of the 35 road entries. The overall was won by Richard Bradley of Shorter Rochford RT in 1.43.56 in full TT regalia.
I managed to speak with the organiser – Ruth Eyles – she looked rather intimidated by a 6’2″ tangerine overstuffed sausage but she coped I think, she was a very pleasant person indeed.
There was a field of 82, weather held off just enough but it was still bloody cold. Nice home made cakes and a cup of tea at the end.
The event was well sponsored so all entrants were provided with a Torq bar and a bottle of ‘For Goodness Shakes’ milk shake.
There was a field of 82, weather held off just enough but it was still bloody cold. Nice home made cakes and a cup of tea at the end.
The event was well sponsored so all entrants were provided with a Torq bar and a bottle of ‘For Goodness Shakes’ milk shake.
Right – Training update!
Start of coaching
Weight 92kg, quite high body fat %
Functional Threshold Power (FTP) – 271 (2.94watts per kilogram)
Peak 5 min power – 341 (3.7w/kg)
Peak 1 min power – 516 (5.6w/kg)
Max (Quad) power – 1109 this season. (Before I broke my leg it was approx 1200 I think)
All from road bike
Races – 3, did crap in them all!
Club 10 mile TT best – 26.14
After 6 weeks
Weight 87.5kg, lost a lot of fat, put on some muscle. Muscles much more defined.
FTP – Due a test…
Peak 5 min power – 361 (4.12w/kg)
Peak 1 min power – 518 (5.92w/kg)
10s Power 1018
Max 1180
All above done on TT bike which I have been having power issues with!!
I think I am approx 5-10% stronger on the road bike.
Races 1 – Came in top 10 and scored 1st BC points
Club 10 mile TT best – 24.12 (2min 2s better)
Power for the last TT was 302watts… My Previous best 20min effort was 281, this was for 24.12!
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