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Lots of research going on in this realm right now. The most recent episode of the Cycling Time Trial podcast was devoted to this very subject in fact. http://cyclingtimetrialpodcast.libsyn.com/

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New HRM for use during indoor sessions.

I'm at 830 miles of my ~6000. I'm a little behind schedule since I had to travel for work in January and followed that up by getting sick twice (so far) in Feb. Hopefully things even out and I can get back on track.

I totally get this, but for me riding outside in the cold isn't fun. I'm a southern boy through and through. I don't like the cold and it's always 70 degrees in my Man Cave. :smile: Seems like every winter there's a story on VeloNews about some pro or the other that's recovering from a broken bone after slipping on ice…

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Apologies for stating what may be obvious, but for anyone reading this who may not know, you generally don't want to do intervals every day. Normally it's recommended to restrict hard interval workouts to 2, and no more than 3, days per week, ideally with a day or more of rest or easier riding between. For any other ride…

Well said, sir. Well said indeed.

I'd amend this to say "if you are not training, a power meter is nothing more than an expensive gadget." Powermeters are tools to help you get stronger, faster, and more fit. Nothing more, nothing less. One doesn't need to be a racer to have any or all of those three as goals. Training for a century? Gran Fondo? Sportive…

Sweet, but I gotta ask: what's up with the canti CX frames? Disk is where it's at, baby!

All good info. Just always keep in mind that HR training, while better than nothing, is still subject to a lot of variables including, but not limited to, heat, stress, caffeine intake, and rest (or lack thereof). That's why training with power, even virtual power with just a speed sensor and TrainerRoad/Zwift/Perfpro/etc…

You might be surprised. TrainerRoad in particular has a pretty massive list of supported trainers. Do you know what brand and model yours is?

In both cases, the only requirement is a speed sensor. From that, assuming a "known" trainer, i.e. one that the software has a power curve for, either program can derive a "virtual power" number. Assuming you control the variables, notably tire pressure and trainer tension, it's a very consistent and usable way to train.

Yes there are. GCN (Global Cycling Network) has a fair number of them.

I think you will like it. That's about as bullet-proof a trainer as you'll find. Mostly because I'm curious, how are you using the trainer? Do you have/are you using a training plan of any sort? TrainerRoad or Zwift? Sufferfest? Something else?

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LBD (Little Black Dress)

Hi Jackie. Formerly obese couch potato here that's now a dedicated (some might - and do - say obsessed) bicycle racing nerd with a few more lbs to lose. I'm around all the time, usually all throughout the day and evening. Feel free to add me if you wish. Good luck on your journey!

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I have powermeters on everything but the mountain bike... and that's coming soon. For whatever it's worth, I have good justifications (at least to myself) for all of them:* Road bike - no explanation needed * 'Cross bike - up until this year it was my main winter training bike, what with the gravel roads across the street…

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Hell & Consequences - Stone Sour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yBMvQfixj4

Everything you ever wanted to know about it by The Man himself over on the DC Rainmaker site. Enjoy. Edit: be sure to read the summary at the bottom where he talks about price points. That pretty much sums up my feelings on the matter as well.

^^ This. Fast food isn't a big deal, just make sure you account for it in your daily calorie budget. And, as always, moderation. One of the major things I've learned through this journey is that you can eat pretty much anything you want. You just can't do it all the time. I eat fast food several times per month and have…

Nothing wrong with the Fluid 2, but look around and see if you can find a Kurt Kinetic Road Machine in the same price range. You probably will be able to. If so, the Kurt has the benefit of having a sealed fluid reservoir with the impeller magnetically coupled to the shaft and roller. In other words, there's no physical…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UP-2UWF3sSE Gimme Shelter - Stone Sour featuring Lzzy Hale

Building a Powerpoint presentation. Ugh, shoot me. I'm a code monkey. I should never be subjected to this crap. :-/