850kms in 6 days in 6 months.

Post by **norbs** » Thu Mar 22, 2012 1:35 pm

Well, I thought it would be good to have a training log for Rod and I to try and stick to for the ride in Sept.

I am aiming at building up my monthly totals to about 1000kms in August, then having a couple of lean weeks before the actual ride.

I will probably only get 700kms in this month. But aim to do 800kms in April and May. 900 in June and July and then 1000kms in August.

Sound about right Duke? Carlos?

CLP · Post by **CLP** » Thu Mar 22, 2012 3:06 pm

Ramping up the km like you have planned looks like a good idea. An extra 100km per month seems like a reasonable task given the enormous challenge ahead of you.

Possibly most important is to get ample saddle time. Doing 150km or so in a day and then getting back on the bike the next day to do it all again is a tough ask for anyone who isn't prepared both physically and mentally. I know that i feel pretty wiped out after a longish (~100km) ride through the Adelaide Hills, and can't recall ever having done it 2 days running.

A group out of adelaide is doing a similar ride right now.. ride for repat .. see here for one guys blog to see his prep and the conditions they faced heading out of Adelaide.

Knowing that you can keep the legs ticking over is probably a huge help mentally, and i think the only way you can get the confidence to do that is to have a vast number of base km under your belt...

Post by **norbs** » Thu Mar 22, 2012 3:37 pm

Will keep an eye on his site. Woodsy should to.

Im not sure this is the best approach.

http://cyclingaj.files.wordpress.com/20 ... 000546.jpg

CLP · Post by **CLP** » Thu Mar 22, 2012 4:22 pm

norbs wrote:Will keep an eye on his site. Woodsy should to.

Im not sure this is the best approach.

http://cyclingaj.files.wordpress.com/20 ... 000546.jpg

not sure about the rider out so wide , but all the other shots i've seen they've been riding a pretty tight 2 abreast formation. In fact, it's only a pair up front which seem to be out of formation on that shot. If i recall they have a support vehicle in front and behind, with appropriate warning for approaching drivers

strava data for 3 days.. check the suffer score on the first day

http://app.strava.com/rides/5418896" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://app.strava.com/rides/5453979" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://app.strava.com/rides/5507252" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Post by **norbs** » Thu Mar 22, 2012 5:37 pm

CLP wrote:
norbs wrote:Will keep an eye on his site. Woodsy should to.

Im not sure this is the best approach.

http://cyclingaj.files.wordpress.com/20 ... 000546.jpg
not sure about the rider out so wide , but all the other shots i've seen they've been riding a pretty tight 2 abreast formation. In fact, it's only a pair up front which seem to be out of formation on that shot. If i recall they have a support vehicle in front and behind, with appropriate warning for approaching drivers

strava data for 3 days.. check the suffer score on the first day
http://app.strava.com/rides/5418896" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://app.strava.com/rides/5453979" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://app.strava.com/rides/5507252" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I thought they were going Melb - Adelaide.

Wow, 400 odd is a nice suffer score. I think I cracked 400 for the bay ride. http://app.strava.com/rides/1996266" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I will keep a close eye on the,. Thanks Carlos. And thanks for the chat today.

wobblysauce · Post by **wobblysauce** » Thu Mar 22, 2012 6:09 pm

Clp , what is up with the 2nd link data graph.

Post by **norbs** » Thu Mar 22, 2012 6:39 pm

wobblysauce wrote:Clp , what is up with the 2nd link data graph.

Probably a stop for lunch.

CLP · Post by **CLP** » Thu Mar 22, 2012 6:56 pm

norbs wrote: I thought they were going Melb - Adelaide.
.

think i might have lead you astray on that.. adelaide - mt gambier - adelaide

first bit might be similar to what you are facing i imagine

Post by **norbs** » Thu Mar 22, 2012 8:07 pm

CLP wrote:
norbs wrote: I thought they were going Melb - Adelaide.
.
think i might have lead you astray on that.. adelaide - mt gambier - adelaide

first bit might be similar to what you are facing i imagine

Some allergic to Victoria?

CLP · Post by **CLP** » Wed Aug 22, 2012 10:27 am

So with about a month to go, How are we tracking?

Post by **norbs** » Wed Aug 22, 2012 12:30 pm

CLP wrote:So with about a month to go, How are we tracking?

Good. Not getting the riding in I would have liked, this unemployment business certainly has cut into my riding time. God knows how!

I will call you in a fortnight Carl and organise the details.

Looking forward to it.

CLP · Post by **CLP** » Wed Aug 22, 2012 1:34 pm

norbs wrote:
CLP wrote:So with about a month to go, How are we tracking?
Good. Not getting the riding in I would have liked, this unemployment business certainly has cut into my riding time. God knows how!

I will call you in a fortnight Carl and organise the details.

Looking forward to it.

hadn't heard too much about it recently, so wasn't sure if it'd put a bit of a dent into your plans. good to hear it hasn't!

pity there's no CX on that weekend.. that'd make for an awesome background for an ARSE meet.. beer, bbq, heckling.. all of our favourite things

plus cowbell

I might need to make some sort of effort to work out where all the bikes are gonna go.. this may involve tidying the garage

w00dsy · Post by **w00dsy** » Sun Sep 23, 2012 7:11 pm

some pics from day 1.

smithcorp · Post by **smithcorp** » Sun Sep 23, 2012 7:42 pm

Haha - looks like they are all sitting on Norbury! Sky train does Adelaide!

CLP · Post by **CLP** » Sun Sep 23, 2012 7:51 pm

smithcorp wrote:Haha - looks like they are all sitting on Norbury! Sky train does Adelaide!

was about to say something similar.. expect maybe not as creative

too many wheel suckers :P though you look pretty strong on Fox Creek..

maybe less so in Balhannah

hope your back plays nice for you tomorrow Norbs.

pixelboy · Post by **pixelboy** » Sun Sep 23, 2012 8:58 pm

Well done boys.. keep it up

Post by **norbs** » Sun Sep 23, 2012 9:55 pm

pixelboy wrote:Well done boys.. keep it up

Boys? :-)

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Post by **Hz-Lab** » Sun Sep 23, 2012 10:49 pm

fucking more costume changes than lady gaga!

Vilante · Post by **Vilante** » Mon Sep 24, 2012 11:46 am

Hope it's going well mate

Post by **norbs** » Mon Sep 24, 2012 2:04 pm

95kms and I'm hurting today. Fucking gopro ended up in the wheels of a semi doing 100kph. RIP little buddy

I'm not at my desk. Thanks Tappatalk.

CLP · Post by **CLP** » Mon Sep 24, 2012 2:12 pm

norbs wrote:95kms and I'm hurting today. Fucking gopro ended up in the wheels of a semi doing 100kph. RIP little buddy

Exar Kun · Post by **Exar Kun** » Mon Sep 24, 2012 3:04 pm

Argh, that really sucks, norbs.

Keep pedalling!

smithcorp · Post by **smithcorp** » Mon Sep 24, 2012 4:44 pm

norbs wrote:95kms and I'm hurting today. Fucking gopro ended up in the wheels of a semi doing 100kph. RIP little buddy

I'm not at my desk. Thanks Tappatalk.

Jeebus! Isn't it attached to your helmet????

Duke · Post by **Duke** » Mon Sep 24, 2012 6:41 pm

norbs wrote:95kms and I'm hurting today. Fucking gopro ended up in the wheels of a semi doing 100kph. RIP little buddy

I'm not at my desk. Thanks Tappatalk.

What The, How???

Post by **norbs** » Mon Sep 24, 2012 7:41 pm

Gopro's amazing handlebar mount snapped clean off. I will put full story on blog. Typing on this thing shits me to tears.

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