"As someone whose life has been ripped from them by severe neuropathic pain (following a bike vs car in 2010), I encourage everyone who's even remotely thinking about it, to go the yards and ride in this.
CP is an insidious disease…"
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RPM
Started this discussion. Last reply by Alasdair McLellan Dec 14, 2012. 27 Replies 0 Likes
Does anybody do RPM sessions? If so do they increase fittness more than just riding on the road?Continue
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New bike
Started this discussion. Last reply by Simon Lownsborough May 4, 2012. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Ok after much thinking and grovling to the Wife I am ordering an Apollo Vispo http://www.apollobikes.com/bikes12/raceline/vispo They…Continue
Riverland Bike groups
Started this discussion. Last reply by maya May 10, 2012. 13 Replies 0 Likes
Looks like I'm moving up to the riveland to live in the coming month. Does anybody know if there are any BUG's up there.Continue
UniSA Ride for Pain
Started this discussion. Last reply by PACC Matt Feb 22. 14 Replies 0 Likes
Is anybody going in this ride and what's the Corkscrew like? www.unisa.edu.au/health/rideforpain/default.aspContinue
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Alasdair McLellan replied to Dean Frost's discussion RPM"It's worth tacking onto this post the fact that many freestyle spinning instructors are also without clue. If you find a good instructor, participate in whichever programs they teach. If you find a bad instructor, avoid them like the plague."
John Jones replied to Dean Frost's discussion RPM"Hi Dean,
Im new to the forum. However as has been discussed RPM can be good and bad.
What alot of RPM instructors do is not really have a clue on cycling, they are gym instructors be it pump or someother form. Also its a business the name RPM…"
Dave, Lewiston replied to Dean Frost's discussion RPM"Dean, I try and do 2-3 sessions a week - maybe more through winter. Partly that's because I've got a gym membership and so think I have to use it to justify the cost. Partly it's because I can RPM in the crappy weather, in a…"
"Crikey, he is absolutely correct imho.
Only riding is not really going to cut the mustard, try stretching and strength training with Pilates, makes a big difference and often looses muscles and tension you never thought you had.
Boxing etc is also…"
Alasdair McLellan replied to Dean Frost's discussion RPM"Okay, this post is factually wrong on the following levels;
"nothing beats getting out in the fresh air and crack'n out some strava segments fo free": Well, that's not entirely true. Cracking Strava segments is great for working…"
durian rider replied to Dean Frost's discussion RPM"I was the first Spin instructor in Adelaide back in 99' when Kerry Obrien brought it in his gym. I think its good but nothing beats getting out in the fresh air and crack'n out some strava segments fo free. :)
Save your $ and get a power…"
Alasdair McLellan replied to Dean Frost's discussion RPM"I recommend a balanced approach to strength vs. speed.
With RPM you get the best of both worlds - intervals of maximum load @ 70-85RPM in tracks 3,5 and 7 and intervals of moderate load @ 120-136RPM in tracks 2, 4 and 6.
Torque x speed = power.…"
Gus K replied to Dean Frost's discussion RPM"Yes, so I will work on getting my interval intensity from hard resistance gear pushing, not spinning fast.
3 on 3 off? or 2 on and 1 off?"
Alasdair McLellan replied to Dean Frost's discussion RPM"HIIT will improve your VO2max, Threshold efforts will improve your VO2max. Base training will not improve your VO2max, it will improve your cycling efficiency (your pace at a given O2 uptake)."
Gus K replied to Dean Frost's discussion RPM"So when I say nominal I mean like what Strava watts is to a power meter... pretty much an estimate but based on one of the few tests that doesn't involve being hooked up to a breathing machine etc, just a heart rate monitor.
I use the app…"
Gus K replied to Dean Frost's discussion RPM"So do you mean increasing Vo2 max? I've been spending a lot of time on the stationary trainer over the last 2- 3 months. I've saw a significant improvement but this month I've been spending more time at zone two, just below…"
Alasdair McLellan replied to Dean Frost's discussion RPM"Remember that you'll take about 10 weeks to see any tangible improvement. Don't get discouraged!"
Alasdair McLellan replied to Dean Frost's discussion RPM"We call them dials. We're not allowed to call them knobs in case our participants giggle. ;)"
Alasdair McLellan replied to Dean Frost's discussion RPM"I both agree and disagree.
If RPM isn't as hard as a freestyle class you can go harder. In tracks 3, 5 and 7 the climbing/interval efforts should be so difficult that you can barely finish the class. If that's not happening then you need…"
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- At 14:00 on November 11, 2011,
Wilson Devo said… Hi from the Gawler Wheelers,
Welcome to the Adelaide Cyclists Website !
The Gawler Wheelers are a road cycling Group based in Gawler, SA.
A regular group ride is held every Saturday morning.
Check the Events Calendar of this website for the next scheduled group ride as follows :
So, please come along and try us out. All riders are welcome.
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- At 17:18 on November 7, 2011,
Kathryn H said… Welcome Dean New blood is good We Apollo owners must stick together :)
- At 18:52 on November 6, 2011,
heather said… Hi Dean,
Welcome to Adelaide Cyclists. You might be interested in joining AC group Commuters and, if you cycle from Goolwa to the city (!), Adelaide BUG. I coordinate four AC groups with emphasis on improving cycling conditions: Adelaide BUG, Prospect BUG, Look For Cyclists and Vote For Cyclists.
Cheers, Heather
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