tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913247094378173113.post8875707803051750699..comments2023-04-11T03:19:26.556-07:00Comments on BikeWorks Racing: BILL'S RACING AND TRAINING(POSSIBLY)Edhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14830084986587039425noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913247094378173113.post-82417487494169117442009-08-24T12:22:36.203-07:002009-08-24T12:22:36.203-07:00Fisher? Fisher? Fisher? Anybody?Fisher? Fisher? Fisher? Anybody?Cycle Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00265347135282664480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913247094378173113.post-27946844104716203042009-08-19T19:56:15.510-07:002009-08-19T19:56:15.510-07:00In reference to the Chesapeake State Championship ...In reference to the Chesapeake State Championship race on Sunday, let me inform you that I arrived tardy due to the heavy weekend traffic. It took me approximately 3.5 hours to arrive.<br />Once there, I began to warm up on the rollers for about 15 minutes. As I got to the exit I noticed I was toward the end but then during the second lap I was able to push forward.<br />The laps were very fast but the field wasn't dangerous, which gave me more confidence in riding. Someone was able to escape for various rounds but finally we were able to catch up.<br />During one of the rounds I tried to escape but it wasn't possible. With just one round left, I was passed by 3 riders but I was able to stay right behind not allowing anyone else to pass me. During the last curve to reach the finish line I was able to maintain steady on someone's wheel and with 50 meters remaining I exited to the left coming in 2nd place.<br />I was very happy and satisfied with my performance. I want to thank Bill and Jack, who stayed to support and cheer me on.<br />It is a great honor for me to be part of the team.JOEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12185191799107048560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913247094378173113.post-68551637523541899922009-08-19T17:56:57.695-07:002009-08-19T17:56:57.695-07:00Just finished an hour crossing with the Jinks. We ...Just finished an hour crossing with the Jinks. We reestablished a course while riding easily for two laps. We picked it up to about 70% for the 3rd lap and finally 90% on the 5th and sections of the 5th lap.<br /><br />The course offered three barrier sections, two run-ups, a creek crossing, more big gear grassy-off cambered sections, and a whole bunch of whooping and hallerin' all over. This ride will make you STRONG in muscle tension, challenge the Vo2max, and teach technical skills beyond imagination. Yummy!Mr. Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809022239175476473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913247094378173113.post-56427816863292417182009-08-19T03:44:28.538-07:002009-08-19T03:44:28.538-07:00I went for another run today(35min). The pace is q...I went for another run today(35min). The pace is quite slow, but I almost have to do that in order to get the time in(similar to an E, but much more taxing). The scenery does not change very quickly, which makes things drag on. Even with music. My new shoes are fantastic, but not entirely broken in yet. Boy I feel the effects of my run in the abs.<br /><br />This evening I'm meeting Mike to do some cyclocross riding. Yes, I'm doing the double, 'cause my wife leaves for 5 days tomorrow. Not much will get done unless I $ a babysitter to get out for 2 hours-Not a bad idea!<br /><br />Fisher Road Bike??!!!Mr. Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809022239175476473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913247094378173113.post-10699332539162312412009-08-16T05:32:42.328-07:002009-08-16T05:32:42.328-07:00Awesome job Bill! It sounded like you really made ...Awesome job Bill! It sounded like you really made an impression on that field! Wish I could have been there to see it! Instead I was stuck inside doing curriculum preps for 11th and 12th grade English.Whiley Coyotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11397155104721694026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913247094378173113.post-22812169667315788572009-08-16T04:49:58.936-07:002009-08-16T04:49:58.936-07:00Hooty Hoo! Great effort, wish I was there to see i...Hooty Hoo! Great effort, wish I was there to see it. Your never too old to rock and roll!Cycle Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00265347135282664480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913247094378173113.post-81875424429004217672009-08-15T17:21:45.927-07:002009-08-15T17:21:45.927-07:00TOOO Tire-d TWO CHEK four typoz.TOOO Tire-d TWO CHEK four typoz.Mr. Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809022239175476473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913247094378173113.post-54519956251845870512009-08-15T17:20:52.134-07:002009-08-15T17:20:52.134-07:00I saved my best performance of the year for the la...I saved my best performance of the year for the last race. Here is how you do a special race. Fast for a day and a half, have a colonoscopy three days out, go water-skiing, kayaking, and too many golden bevs a day out. Then show up for the State Championship Crit. That is how it's done. The 30+ field was more stacked than I've ever seen. Battley Harley, Evolution(for Ted Michals Omnium bid), Saroff, Atlantic, etc. Too many riders need to pre-reg.<br /><br />The race started of a bit slower than the 123 races, but a few moves were hitting off the front. In the 45 min race, the first third was more like just sampleing the others, so I did the surprise. I attacked into the head wind with about 12 laps to go. I picked a pace that was hot, but long-lasting. I heard a few guys earlier talking about waiting a bit before attacking. I wanted to already be out there. They never came, but the crowd(including Ruth-the MC) was yelling and cheering me through the grandstand area each lap and I opened the gap up to 22 secs. With 5 to go I though that I would win a solo championship and pushed harder(about 26.5). They caught me in the LAST LAP(led by the Saroff guy who is the World Master's pursuit champ for masters-Grant Soma). I jumped on as they came ripping toward the finish and was QUITE bitter, so I tried to see if I could activate the fast twitch. Got 12th overall and 8th in my 35+ class. Certainly having Jack there to cheer for me and give me splits was amazingly helpful.<br /><br />I now know that I'm good with this training plan well into mid Aug. I'd go it again that early and someday it might stick. I'm not going to stop trying. The pictures from the video they were making or from PabloPictures should tell the story better than my tired fingers are. Fun day for sure.<br /><br />Jack and Joe's race reports should be great reads, so check out their races.Mr. Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809022239175476473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913247094378173113.post-54216035684144540372009-08-10T05:54:40.468-07:002009-08-10T05:54:40.468-07:00I think I may be an Addict ... I need something to...I think I may be an Addict ... I need something to keep me motivated.Cycle Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00265347135282664480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913247094378173113.post-42733278867920401552009-08-09T14:13:02.060-07:002009-08-09T14:13:02.060-07:00Sorry Boss, heading on Vacation this Friday, if no...Sorry Boss, heading on Vacation this Friday, if not for that you know I would be there.<br />Good Luck!!Jeff Nallshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04514030801349503999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913247094378173113.post-6401260081643340922009-08-08T16:56:42.974-07:002009-08-08T16:56:42.974-07:00I broke out that road bike thingy and actually rod...I broke out that road bike thingy and actually rode on the road!!! I did 2 hours at quite a fast pace and felt great the entire time. The slow twitch muscles are really back and I'm having real problems sprinting back up to speed right now("et tu fast twitch!"). The Ches will be a crap-shoot, but I'm definitely excited. The talent will be there in full-force for certain. Steve/Jeff, you want to work pit crew for that one? I'm glad it will be my last until the cross season.Mr. Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809022239175476473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913247094378173113.post-22991659460501652009-08-06T19:36:38.569-07:002009-08-06T19:36:38.569-07:00Is it necessary to do a cool down after a ride?Is it necessary to do a cool down after a ride?Jack55https://www.blogger.com/profile/00687850564517094394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913247094378173113.post-50565046908244346602009-08-05T17:44:02.639-07:002009-08-05T17:44:02.639-07:00I was just analyzing my TT results for the year an...I was just analyzing my TT results for the year and tried to make some sense of it all. I reckon the three PLTs will do for evaluation purposes. There was about 8 weeks between the three TTs, with the last two back-to-back. If you want to talk about consistency this is it boys. All three 37k TTs were done within 33 seconds of each other. I conducted 2 personal bests within that grouping.<br /><br />Given the fact that the weather down there is as different as flavors of Capri Sun, it is quite interesting that all of my rides came out so close. Now if I take perceived exertion, my slowest time would have been my hardest and the last one second. This points to two things. First, the heavier the winds, the more I have to rely on sheer force(something my fast twitch self ain't got much of). Second, the more tired I come into these things, the more effort to do the same basic speed.<br /><br />Now what? I will continue to work on my aerodynamic position. If this is a priority event, make sure not to show up heavy(tired). Finally, do more crits!!!Mr. Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809022239175476473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913247094378173113.post-75707009647713001682009-08-05T08:39:23.124-07:002009-08-05T08:39:23.124-07:00I snuck in a run when all three girls fell asleep....I snuck in a run when all three girls fell asleep. 30 minutes of a slow jog. Had to do something and it felt like the 1st time running. I should have all that worked out by cyclocross season in 6 weeks.Mr. Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809022239175476473noreply@blogger.com