Hi Mike, Wheels having a tendency to be round, it would seem to me that putting books under the front wheel would only increase the proportion of the weight on...
Hi Brian, It seems to me that it was the press that claimed that his 767 km mark was a world record, not Alessandro. It probably was an Italian record. What...
Francois, while utilizing a book (we use wooden 4-6 inch blocks) may not simulate the resistance, they certainly simulate the riding position. You can always...
... Yes, and that's especially true for those of us who ride a lot standing up, thus using the legs muscles in a different way, and using arm, shoulder and ...
I hadn't thought of that.......that's a great idea. I may even put it on rollers to move about easier. Thanks April ! Terry In a message dated 11/4/2002...
... You're welcome! I'm already thinking ahead to next year. I'm so optimistic about my leg condition improving that I just signed up for the Maratona dles ...
I understand from which you speak. Having had 6 knee surgeries myself (both knees) I can certainly appreciate your situation. I am glad you are gaining the...
I put up the front wheel on the Taxc regularly, combined with a 53x12 gearing it simulates the climbing position and effort(low rpm high power) quite good, the...
... A big advantage that flatlands or indoor training has is that there is no hills. The samne intensity / heart-rate can be achieved on the flat as on hills...
And you can't forget the pschological differences as well. Riding the flats into the wind does take a certain "ailment" of the mind, but I have seen some...
Hi guys, is there a definitive description of the Categories used in TDF climbs? I did a tour on the weekend (Tour of Bright in Victoria, Australia) and the...
There is no real objective rating for these climbs. Elevation, length, steepness are a factor, but reputation and influence of the local Tourist Office also...
Hi everyone. Some info about lodging in the Ariege Pyrenees towns around this year's TdF stages. I'm forwarding this message sent from Kim Chevalier to Jan...
I like the Italian mountains, but I really hate their websites. Totally unreachable by (probably) overzealous design. If I read it correctly the inscription...
Fully agree with you, the Granfondo Campagnolo takes the cake for bad web design. The courses are under "Marathon 2003" on the blue menu on the top then "The...
TRy this http://www.maratona-dolomites.com/pg1-f.htm But don't worry, if you need informations about Maratona dles dolomites i can read them on the reviews. ...
Question. The profile at http://www.maratona-dolomites.com/pg2c-e.htm Contains shaded areas underneath the climbs of the Campolongo and Giau. The first is...
... I am the English translator of the GF Campy site (I hope that that part of it is ok! :^) ) so I am in contact with the organizers. Let me know what you...
The bike was comfortable, I wasn't. And we took the easy way up. This climbing thing must be my form of auto-mutilation and masochism :-). Pierre Hmm... I...
Thanks April. I'd love to ride one of these, the Dolomite one in particular, but I am such a god awful descender that I would never do it. I know I would be a...
I don't see the problem here Karol. Just build a big enough lead on the way up, and everyone will be fine. greets Alexander ... From: "Karol Zielonko"...
... Hi Karol Find out about course from maps etc beforehand. Problems descending are such as hairpins, steepness, wet, road surface, road-width, speed,...
... Climbing--and descending--is the name of the game in granfondos, and in Italy we have roads which are never found in the US: steep, with continuous ...
... Alan, you already got an answer about the starting point from Brian . About the time now. If you have the Ventoux profile from the Atlas des cols in front...
Francois, thank you very much for the detailed response. That is a lot of helpful information. Please do send me your data on your times for each of the...
Hi Francois, I would agree that those are useful targets, and thanks for the detail. Maybe not quite enough to win, though? I don't know the typical level in a...
... It was time to change my old 52-39 and 38 was the smallest that fitted. So now i have 51-38. "Les routes du Ventoux" is a new event, it was held on Sept...
Hi Guys Steady on Brian - you saw what I was like at the Tom Simpson on the 2nd climb ... I never got the photo of that ..(nor any of Bert's which Judith and...
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