OOS MOGA
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qclabrat
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yep, you'll probably see me with an OOZE jersey, I may bring a guest to the party
TimBay
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Any training recommendations for the 15 miler? I'm probably not going to do it since I don't ride up in the rocks a lot, but I have the pricing cutoff on my calendar to make a decision by then. I have no idea how to "train" for something like that. I'd honestly just be doing it to participate, but any tips would be rad.
Awe, but train wrecks are fun to watch...until you see the dead bodies. I wouldn't worry too much about anybody harshing on the mellow of this thread. Too many good interwebers following this ooze station.
qclabrat
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probably not, I don't want to have another mechanical on a group ride
Besides, I'm trying to ride SS till end of June for as often as possible
TimBay
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I didn't get to watch you ride that SS much at all because you stayed at the end of the pack. I was curious to see what SS riding looked like. I have to imagine you approach things differently.
Mathers
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Do as much climbing as you can when you ride.Fire roads whatever.
Mathers
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So do you want to do 7 at 6mr If it’s in good shape ?
TimBay
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I've been thinking of really trying to push harder gearing for the back half of my rides to build leg strength, while spinning more in the first half to build lung strength. Is there any validity to that logic? My stamina is definitely my weakest point.
Mathers
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I don’t like to just spin. If have been trying climb in higher gears. That will help your strength.
I think stamina just comes with riding more.
The more you ride the more you’ll be able to ride. There are no shortcuts.
qclabrat
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Sounds like a plan, let's grab some PRs...
When you need to be gone?
qclabrat
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I'm not a strong rider so I need to keep an eye on the trail and roll with momentum. With the group we had at Harts it was a bit mixed. Tim was too fast up front for me to stay with him then there was so many different riding styles in between down to Min. Where I needed to hammer people would coast, since my gearing isn't high, I'd hold people back despite spinning at 100 rpm. Strange birds we are, but you want to get strong faster, ride one gear. Just use your existing bike. But pick a gear and keep it there.
TimBay
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Not looking for shortcuts so much as ideas for what is better to do and when to do it. I really try to work on things and learn when riding and want to do things that will make me a better rider. Right now my focus is mainly about body positioning, gear selection, and line choices. But you're right. Every time I ride, I learn something. So, more riding = more learnings I suppose. I continue to be fascinated and eager to learn and develop. Not trying to become a racer, but I'm finding the better and more confident I get, the more fun it is. This is why I ask a thrillion questions on here all the time. Just trying to soak it all up and use it in my riding.