thinking of doing some racing

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  • cyco2
    cyco2 Posts: 593
    Maryka.....Yes,.that's what you do when the technology gets more sophisticated and accessible.
    The same thing happened to me when they first brought out electronic speedo's and then later, heart rate monitors. Both of which made a significant impact on my performance. It really does take the guess work out of measuring your improvements when training. I did like using tech. stuff in a RR and TT. I also liked to ride a race on feel alone and in the case of 10 & 25 TT's I rode them more like a sprint. I used to flat line on HR most of the time but my best times did involve 'blowing up' on the easy sections. I think I was TT'ing like a RR'er.
    I guess in not so many years time you'll get chips fitted in your shoes for measuring power and a head-up displays on your helmet for all the information. Then there'll be some strange looking behaviour in the bunch as it gets some electrical interference. The chap that couldn't afford all this stuff makes his break and is gone before the others sort themselves out. With comments in the change room afterwards like........WTF happened there! :cry:
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    If you want to be a strong rider you have to do strong things.
    However if you train like a cart horse you'll race like one.
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    I think we all sometimes fall into the "gear trap" to some degree or another. Time riding with a club and putting good structured training miles in is catalyst of racing and everything else is fine tuning, IMHO.
  • petejuk
    petejuk Posts: 235
    dmclite wrote:
    I think we all sometimes fall into the "gear trap" to some degree or another. Time riding with a club and putting good structured training miles in is catalyst of racing and everything else is fine tuning, IMHO.

    Absolutely spot on. There are many posts already in this thread talking about the benefits of certain tools; all valid arguments indeed but before buying any gear, it is worth doing some rides with the local club. This gets you used to riding in a group and gives you some indication of your fitness level in relation to other riders. You'll soon realise what level you're at. Your progression can then be assisted with the use of power meters, heart rate monitors etc.

    Always come back here for advice. There's a wealth of people on this forum willing to help and a lot of the advice is very useful.

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