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**Soup** · **161** - 01-19-2011, 10:33

Spoiler

**FOURSTAR** · **162** - 01-19-2011, 12:55

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Originally Posted by Soup

Spoiler

**Soup** · **163** - 01-19-2011, 14:25

you can read the entire issue online

**FOURSTAR** · **164** - 01-19-2011, 15:42

oh i thought only some of it was published online, ill check it out tonight

**Dai Shinzo** · **165** - 01-19-2011, 18:37

Are there torrents of this race and/or highlights easily found somewhere?

**°Gn0m3_Gr0wN°** · **166** - 01-19-2011, 19:20

can't wait to get out on my bike again. still too much winter to deal with until then. spinning will have to suffice

**FOURSTAR** · **167** - 01-19-2011, 20:08

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Originally Posted by Dai Shinzo

Are there torrents of this race and/or highlights easily found somewhere?

cyclingtorrents.nl

thanks to soup for showing me that one, love that place

oh and i think they are showing highlights on versus but i dunno when

**Soup** · **168** - 01-19-2011, 20:29

2011 Tour Down Under Live Video, Route, Teams, Results, Photos, TV has nice live coverage and links to ~5min recaps of the stages.

**Dai Shinzo** · **169** - 01-19-2011, 22:20

Thanks for the links dudes.

Ordered my fixie stuff tonight. ~$300 for it all shipped.

Should looka like this.

but with some drop bar conversion ends and a red chain ;o

Was trying to get a 2010 bianchi san jose in my size but it went for near it's $700 something current retail and I aint down with that.

**Reno** · **170** - 01-19-2011, 23:07

Make sure you at least keep your front brake bro, but I'm sure you already knew that.

**TF_Grungir** · **171** - 01-19-2011, 23:40

holy ****... ive never really watched bike racing like that before. those guys are nuts

**Soup** · **172** - 01-20-2011, 09:48

Spoiler

**FOURSTAR** · **173** - 01-20-2011, 10:49

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**FOURSTAR** · **174** - 01-20-2011, 11:03

2011 Tour de France teams

Omega Pharma-Lotto (Bel)
Quickstep Cycling Team (Bel)
Saxo Bank Sungard (Den)
Euskaltel-Euskadi (Spa)
Movistar Team (Spa)
Ag2R La Mondiale (Fra)
Sky Procycling (GBr)
Lampre - ISD (Ita)
Liquigas-Cannondale (Ita)
Pro Team Astana (Kaz)
Team Leopard - Trek (Lux)
Rabobank Cycling Team (NEd)
Vacansoleil-DCM Pro Cycling Team (Ned)
Katusha Team (Rus)
BMC Racing Team (USA)
HTC-Highroad (USA)
Team Garmin-Cervelo (USA)
Team Radioshack (USA)
Cofidis, Le Credit En Ligne (Fra)*
Saur - Sojasun (Fra)*
FDJ (Fra)*
Team Europcar (Fra)*

* indicates wild card selection.

lol @ geox sastre/menchov

**dubs** · **175** - 01-20-2011, 12:30

LeMond Fitness | Indoor Bike Trainer | LeMond Revolution Bike Trainer

Picked the Lemond Revolution trainer up a week ago. It's a bit pricey but the feel is awesome compared to other trainers I've tried. It's loud as hell though, but my neighbors haven't complained yet. Not easy to watch movies with it without close captioning. Another downside is that it's heavy as hell and doesn't fold, not portable at all. I do like not having to mess with a trainer tire or extra rear wheel for training.

**Soup** · **176** - 01-20-2011, 12:34

OPTIONAL POWER PILOT METER
(Available Feb 2011)
Wireless power meter displays watts, cadence, distance, speed, heart rate, and calories with USB and ANT+ download capability.

I'd get one of those if you're interested in racing in the future, nothing comes close to power for adaptive training

**dubs** · **177** - 01-20-2011, 12:39

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Originally Posted by Soup

OPTIONAL POWER PILOT METER
(Available Feb 2011)
Wireless power meter displays watts, cadence, distance, speed, heart rate, and calories with USB and ANT+ download capability.

I'd get one of those if you're interested in racing in the future, nothing comes close to power for adaptive training

Thinking about just picking up a quarq, right now I'm just going off of HR though. The power meter on the trainer is only good for the trainer, seems pricey for how limited it is. I already have a garmin 500 so I'll probably pick up a cheap powertap, which unfortunately I won't be able to use on the trainer, or a quarq, much pricier.

**Soup** · **178** - 01-20-2011, 12:47

I only use power on the trainer, too. Trainer workouts are all about increasing threshold power, and theres no more consistent and controllable place to do it.

(not saying you can't train only by HR or even perceived effort and still maximize your potential, but I can do threee 2x20'[email protected] and my HR can be ~8% different each day... power never changes, and you get really used to how your body feels after a few hours right at your threshold)

**dubs** · **179** - 01-20-2011, 13:02

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Originally Posted by Soup

I only use power on the trainer, too. Trainer workouts are all about increasing threshold power, and theres no more consistent and controllable place to do it.

(not saying you can't train only by HR or even perceived effort and still maximize your potential, but I can do threee 2x20'[email protected] and my HR can be ~8% different each day... power never changes, and you get really used to how your body feels after a few hours right at your threshold)

I hear ya, I'd love to get power but I've dropped a ton of money on cycling lately for someone who hasn't done a single race yet. I'd feel real illegit getting power right now unless there was a good reason. I plan on racing probably mid march or whenever it's not so cold. Took a LT test recently as part of some team I'm on, definitely need to work on some base miles/aerobic capacity.

**Soup** · **180** - 01-20-2011, 13:29

this is a fantastic article, worth the read

aerobic base = threshold power

Base: A New Definition

he refers to it as 20MP which is usually about 105% of your ftp, but the argument is the same.