The Plan
Take off early and solo to the intermediate sprint. Failing that, take off after the sprint and solo to victory. Failing that, have a go in the sprints. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: January 2016
Aussie Day On The Track
In fine Australia Day tradition I spent the day in bed with a hangover (or a migraine, I’m not sure which). At about 5, I was better so I headed over to DISC to test my legs in C grade. The State Masters champs are in three weeks, so it would be a good idea to see if I’m any good. Continue reading
5th in B Grade – Legs Need Work
The Plan
Break away after the sprint points and solo to victory. Continue reading
Fastest Av. Race Speed Ever!
The Plan
Not get dropped.
The Race
A boring report today. I spent much of the race last (or within the last 5 riders). I was not trying to hang on so much. After the back straight on lap one, I was almost out the back, but that was it for almost being dropped. Mentally, I could have pulled the pin a few times, but I was determined not to be a DNF. Here it shows that if you are willing to suffer just that little but longer, you’ll probably be fine.
When I tried to move up, I got maybe top 15 and then surges would see me drift to the back again. The biggest problem today was lack of confidence cornering. The uphill section along the back was fine. The home strait was fine. The bends after the home run, no probs.
With two laps to go, we let C grade have their sprint as things got a bit crowded entering the highway side bends at this time.
The last four laps saw a slowing of pace and before the final bends, the bunch was spread across the whole road. I went hard in the sprint to test the legs.
Summary
Based on my power readings, I should have felt better. Looking at the quadrant analysis, more high cadence than normal.
According to my power meter, I’m 47/53 left vs right leg. A sore left glute may be contributing to that (not that it’s consciously sore during races).
Time to lounge about watching the aussie champs on the tele….
Stats for the Day
Power Stats
Average pwr: 275W
Normalised Power: 274W
Critical power (CP): 236W (74% FTP – 2.82w/kg).
Intensity Factor: 0.86
TSS: 86.6
TRiMP: 148.8
Quadrant Analysis 2016-01-10
Race Highlights
Distance: xxkm
Av Speed: xxkph
Race Time: 1:10:46
Max HR: 182
16 laps
fastest av speed: 45.9kph (lap 5)
highest speed reached: 56.6kph (lap 16)
highest av power: 328W (lap 16)
highest power reached: 1170 (lap 5)
Thanks to my sponsor, Drouin Cycles.
Bad start to 2016
The Plan
Wait for the winning break and go with it.
The Race
I took off at the start and egged on by Justin D, we got a two-man break that fell apart by the bottom straight and saw me caught by the end of it. Not a good plan to go hard with no warmup.
I spent all but 2 laps TTing the race. At one point, 2 other riders were caught by me and we did some turns.
Summary
400W into a headwind to just tip it over 26kph. Crazy! At least I managed to ride tempo.
Stats for the Day
Power Stats
Average pwr: 265W
Normalised Power: 279W
Critical power (CP): 262W (82% FTP – 3.08w/kg).
Intensity Factor: 0.87
TSS: 76.7
TRiMP: 114.6
Quadrant Analysis 2016-01-03
Race Highlights
Distance: 34km
Av Speed: 33.7kph
Race Time: 1:00:25.1
Max HR: 174
15 laps
fastest av speed: 37.3kph (lap 2)
highest speed reached: 49.3kph (lap 2)
highest av power: 326W (lap 2)
highest power reached: 925 (laps 1 & 2)
Thanks to my sponsor, Drouin Cycles.