Best time to train

Lord Brush · Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 1:15 pm Post subject:

Fair enough. I didn't understand your ' Confused

' is all.

And I don't do it every day unfortunately. I should, & if I did I'd probably be a much better cyclist...
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My brother Mike used to work in Prescot, outside Liverpool. He'd ride down to the ferry in Birkenhead (two miles), get off in Liverpool then use the traffic-light dominated 10 miles to work as interval training. He was a handy crit rider and he had his best season when he was doing this.
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Billy Boy · Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 2:27 pm Post subject:

I just wait until March.
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Cary de Weigh · Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 3:22 pm Post subject:

I now see where I've been going wrong. I had assumed that everyone else was out there in the dark, wind and rain grinding out the miles. When in fact, most VRs are (just like me) wimping out and using the turbo instead. Confused

Megman · Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 3:26 pm Post subject:

Not wimping out, it is far more dangerous after dark. I don't ride in the dark.

Week-end rides, lunchtime when work allows or turbo for me.

Lord Brush · Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 3:30 pm Post subject:

Without wishing to start another discussion altogether, I feel SAFER riding in the dark (as far as traffic is concerned), with all the lights, 3M reflective bits everywhere and assorted tinsel than I do in daylight. Navigating 'safely', down unlit backroads etc is another matter etc, though a decent front light makes the world of difference.
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Billy Boy · Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 3:31 pm Post subject:

Richard · Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 3:31 pm Post subject:

Well I'll put in an opposing view and say that training in the dark is (I feel) safer. A big old light on the front pumping out 10w witha half watt rear light makes you seen in the lanes from miles away. I've lost count of the amount of times over the years that car drivers have dipped their lights when faced with my front light coming at them. PLus, you are seen much more easily out in the lanes from a distance, especially if you have a decent front light casting out a good glare - most cars assume you're a motor bike and those that don't tend to slow down.

I feel safer at this time of year and when you're out with a group of 4 or more, all with working lights it is an impressive sight and one that causes other traffic to slow down accordingly.

The only time I feel at a disadvantage is in the rain, in the suburbs, at night. Apart from those few mins there's no problem AFAIC
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Stuart · Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 3:54 pm Post subject:

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Graham Webb · Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 9:08 pm Post subject:

Doesn't it depend on what your training for, how much time you have in the morning or in the evening, at what level you intend to race, and how much talent you're born with?

If your you're quite good and only riding 25's then an hour in the evening rush hour will suffice. On the other hand if you're road racing at international level you'll need to train at that level and distance. If you only have time in the evenings to train 50 miles or more, it leaves you with no other option than that.

My last year in Britain I did 50 miles in the morning as I didn't have to start working until 10 am, but then I was working until 10 pm. So no choice. The turbo and the track is OK for keeping you in trim but is no substitute for real road training. (Talented) Profs road racing for 7 hours train on the road for 7 hours or more, there are no short cuts.

As for lighting; in my younger days I did a lot of night riding and always used a SA Dyno Hub, loads of power and light. I still use one today (not SA). They are better than in my day, light metal, broad powerful beam, no batteries to run down or charge, never slips in the rain, almost no drag, comes on automatically at dusk, stays on if I have to stop at the traffic lights, what more do you want?

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Graham Webb · Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 10:50 am Post subject: Happy birthday

Thank you stuart, but will you still need me, will you still feed me, when I'm .... Laughing

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