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tbirdspur2010
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In reply to dodger02 • 9:58a, 5/12/20
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dodger02 said:
Elevated96 said:
I am pretty certain that calibration is different between Peloton bikes, so comparing output can be disheartening/deceiving. The good thing is that you're mostly competing against yourself.

And some dude who's 6'2" 220# is probably going to push some heavy resistance and run the kJ up much higher than a guy who's 5'10" 170#. I've seen some of these former athletes push ridiculous numbers. It's not uncommon to see them pushing 80-100% average resistance for 30-45 min rides with outputs well above 1000 kJ.

High kJ doesn't equate to better fitness.


Amen.
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In reply to tbirdspur2010 • 9:58a, 5/12/20
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tbirdspur2010 said:
mrsbeer05 said:
I propose 45 min PZ ride with Denis Morton from 3/26/20


I'm down for this.
What time? 12?
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In reply to mrsbeer05 • 10:10a, 5/12/20
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mrsbeer05 said:
tbirdspur2010 said:
mrsbeer05 said:
I propose 45 min PZ ride with Denis Morton from 3/26/20


I'm down for this.
What time? 12?


12:12 PM (CST)! I'll be on at noon setting up tho.
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In reply to tbirdspur2010 • 10:13a, 5/12/20
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tbirdspur2010 said:
mrsbeer05 said:
tbirdspur2010 said:
mrsbeer05 said:
I propose 45 min PZ ride with Denis Morton from 3/26/20


I'm down for this.
What time? 12?


12:12 PM (CST)! I'll be on at noon setting up tho.
Wish I could join, I'll be at work.
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mrsbeer05
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In reply to Dalton Hughes • 10:30a, 5/12/20
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Dalton Hughes said:
tbirdspur2010 said:
mrsbeer05 said:
tbirdspur2010 said:
mrsbeer05 said:
I propose 45 min PZ ride with Denis Morton from 3/26/20


I'm down for this.
What time? 12?


12:12 PM (CST)! I'll be on at noon setting up tho.
Wish I could join, I'll be at work.
Seems like a good TexAgs article and you would need to get first hand experience to be able to write it.
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11:56a, 5/12/20
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Got my bike in February and this will be my 75th ride! I've actually never done Power Zone, so I have no idea what to expect, but I'll join and try to keep up!
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In reply to aggiemeg06 • 12:01p, 5/12/20
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aggiemeg06 said:
Got my bike in February and this will be my 75th ride! I've actually never done Power Zone, so I have no idea what to expect, but I'll join and try to keep up!


Congrats on 75 rides! Great thing about PZ is there's no keeping up required! Just keep the consistent output that works for you! Hopping on in a sec. Username is "TbirdTrey" on the leaderboard, using the #TexasAggies hashtag!
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In reply to tbirdspur2010 • 12:11p, 5/12/20
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Let's get it, Ags!

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12:32p, 5/12/20
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Sorry guys. Got a flurry of work calls right as i was about to get up to get ready to ride. Have fun!
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In reply to tbirdspur2010 • 12:34p, 5/12/20
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Rode this morning because I have some calls this afternoon that I need to prep for, but I'm definitely a fan of jumping on group rides. Added you - congrats on the upcoming addition!

I'll try to join next time.
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In reply to tbirdspur2010 • 12:59p, 5/12/20
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No grinning after THAT!

GOOD BULL, PlayMoreMetal and megbmedina!

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In reply to tbirdspur2010 • 1:16p, 5/12/20
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You guys killed it! Loved my first PZ ride!
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1:24p, 5/12/20
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It was fun working hard and the cracking up at tbird lapping is, killer output!

Happy 75th Meg, lets do a big group ride this weekend!
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1:45p, 5/12/20
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I'm so mad I missed it! Kid had a class call I thought was a 1
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In reply to bthotugigem05 • 1:47p, 5/12/20
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bthotugigem05 said:
It was fun working hard and the cracking up at tbird lapping is, killer output!

Happy 75th Meg, lets do a big group ride this weekend!
I am down with that. I have a milestone coming up, if anyone cares to join me for that
When you fall to your knees and ask God for help, don’t forget to fall back on your knees and say ‘thank you’ when He answers.- Steve Torrence
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In reply to Nitro Power • 2:06p, 5/12/20
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Milestone ride it is, you pick it and we'll join!
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In reply to tbirdspur2010 • 2:48p, 5/12/20
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Dude, how big a boy are you...?

You're going to lap me ten times over. I don't like losing.
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6:13p, 5/12/20
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Anyone done any good climb rides? I'm in this four week power zone thing they have through peloton but now I'm intrigued by climbs. I hate them but maybe it will be fun?
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In reply to StringerBell • 6:16p, 5/12/20
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StringerBell said:
Anyone done any good climb rides? I'm in this four week power zone thing they have through peloton but now I'm intrigued by climbs. I hate them but maybe it will be fun?
[Narrator]: It wasn't fun.

Ben has a few that are simply brutal.
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In reply to bthotugigem05 • 6:49p, 5/12/20
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Got it

Gonna try one tomorrow. I've got a 30 minute power zone and i like to be on the bike for at least 45. I'll find a 15 minute climb to see how much I hate myself.
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In reply to StringerBell • 7:23p, 5/12/20
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StringerBell said:
Anyone done any good climb rides? I'm in this four week power zone thing they have through peloton but now I'm intrigued by climbs. I hate them but maybe it will be fun?


Christine isn't everyone's cup of tea, but if you like her, she has a good climb that is great of you just want a long slow grind. Some of the others do shorter hills, but i want to say she had us grinding for something like 27 minutes non stop. I think it was a 45 mins class, but cant remember for sure. Look at the profiles in my history and you should see it last year i think.
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In reply to StringerBell • 7:32p, 5/12/20
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StringerBell said:
Anyone done any good climb rides? I'm in this four week power zone thing they have through peloton but now I'm intrigued by climbs. I hate them but maybe it will be fun?


Wilpers has some good ones. 3/6/20 was a 45 min Alpe D'Huez (I think...don't remember 100%) ride that's a good time.
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In reply to StringerBell • 8:03p, 5/12/20
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StringerBell said:
Anyone done any good climb rides? I'm in this four week power zone thing they have through peloton but now I'm intrigued by climbs. I hate them but maybe it will be fun?


Some of Christians summer rides were simulations of rides he has done in the past. Been a while since I have taken one, but it's some of his earlier stuff. Pretty good climb wise.
When you fall to your knees and ask God for help, don’t forget to fall back on your knees and say ‘thank you’ when He answers.- Steve Torrence
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In reply to dodger02 • 8:06p, 5/12/20
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dodger02 said:
Dude, how big a boy are you...?

You're going to lap me ten times over. I don't like losing.


Remember Tra Carson? Basically his height/frame/build, but slightly heavier (hence the need for me to go hard on the Peloton lol). Only I prefer playing basketball to football.



ETA: I'm competitive, but I've been purposefully planning rides where I put away the leaderboard (which is unusual for me). No matter how many kjs you end up with, there's always room for improvement. Looking directly at my fatass in the mirror on that score. And if I feel maxed out, I just need to unfiltered the leaderboard for a few seconds to see who's really putting in work and showing I can get to a whole 'nother level.
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In reply to tbirdspur2010 • 8:07p, 5/12/20
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In reply to txags92 • 8:07p, 5/12/20
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Did my first Christine ride last week. She's awesome.
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In reply to StringerBell • 8:19p, 5/12/20
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IMO, the climb is probably the best way to hit your PRs. If you don't mind out of saddle at a high resistance for a long period, it's fantastic.
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8:44p, 5/12/20
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I just can't keep any consistency in cadence when I'm out of the saddle. Need to get better at that.
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In reply to JoeOlson • 8:56p, 5/12/20
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When I was a beginner, I loved riding out of the saddle because I thought it was "easier". I have learned a ton since then and prefer the be in the saddle at an 85-95 cadence.
When you fall to your knees and ask God for help, don’t forget to fall back on your knees and say ‘thank you’ when He answers.- Steve Torrence
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In reply to StringerBell • 8:58p, 5/12/20
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Don't feel bad about that. I can't maintain cadence, power or really anything else out of the saddle. I will be anywhere from low low Z2 to low Z4 out of the saddle (when I'm supposed to be Z2)
When you fall to your knees and ask God for help, don’t forget to fall back on your knees and say ‘thank you’ when He answers.- Steve Torrence
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10:10p, 5/12/20
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In terms of efficiency for anything other than very short sprint efforts, you are much more efficient in the saddle. You have to engage a lot more muscles to stabilize yourself out of the saddle, which robs the ones generating the power of oxygen that they could otherwise put toward pedaling faster. There is value in standing briefly from time to time to let some of your muscles rest and change which groups are carrying the load, but if you are standing longer than 30-45 seconds at a time in a climb type effort, you are losing efficiency.
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12:16a, 5/13/20
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Sorry I didn't make the 12:12 ride today. I ended up taking the FTP test, and I can assure you that I would've rather been riding with y'all. I'll make sure to make time for the next one.
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In reply to Spinnaker96 • 8:22a, 5/13/20
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How'd it go? I'm delaying mine as long as possible this week to recover more. Hope to take a day off before.
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12:13p, 5/13/20
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did a 15 minute climb with ben

i will no longer be doing any more climbs

respect my decision no interviews
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