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Comment on 2012 Training Camp by Charlie

Charlie — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:15:38 +0000

Wow cant belive its only a couple of weeks till the camp.Looking forward to some sun ( not) and good routes.

Charlie

Comment on Heart rate training zones by Paul Brennan

Paul Brennan — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:26:32 +0000

Hi Jon,
Very valid point of repeatability for any form of performance analysis be it lab, gym or field test is how often is the rider tested e.g. once during each phase (preparation, pre-competition, competition, recovery).

Should also mention:
Validity – the accuracy of what is actually measured e.g. if sampling rate is too low, max could be missed.
Reliability – how reproducible the conditions of the test are e.g. same temperature.
Specificity – how appropriate is the environment that the test takes place in e.g. for some tests lab may not represent competition environment
Objectivity – how the test is performed e.g. coach may have a particular bias towards rider

Paul

Comment on Heart rate training zones by jon warner

jon warner — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:02:07 +0000

The key to a lab environment is repeatability of testing sequence so that in subsequent sessions progress or lack of it can be easily identified. jon warner ENERGISE PERSONAL TRAINING – ROLLAPALUZA CC LE COL

Comment on Heart rate training zones by Paul Brennan

Paul Brennan — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 22:11:51 +0000

Hi James,
HR will always be relevant as a measurement tool and would be used in conjunction with a power meter. For most HR is more than enough but for the ultimate in accuracy a power meter is better. However, I totally agree that if it is a choice between spending money on racing or on a power meter, it would have to be racing. I also agree that a lot can be achieved without a power meter and that in the scheme of things £1000+ is still a lot of money. The HR lag part of the article was really to say that you need to be aware that there is a delay between HR and power.

Yes, the safest and (the part I missed, apologies) more accurate environment for a stress test would be in a lab or similar controlled environment i.e. where there is medical assistance at hand, someone to motivate the rider, someone other than the rider to observe/measure HR. Compared with hurtling up a hill flat-out and fatigued, looking at the HR monitor, with cars trying to overtake or coming in the other direction.

Good luck with racing this season.

Paul

Comment on Heart rate training zones by James Williams

James Williams — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:49:28 +0000

So to clarify, the article strongly advocates only testing in a lab (but interestingly for safety reasons and not for test accuracy), and that realistically, after spending muchos cash to establish those values, HR is dead as a measurement tool and you have to fork out £1000+ for a power meter or waste your training.

This misses the point that most competitive cyclists are accordingly totally skint, spending their money on race entries and fuel.

From my experience I would not describe road cycling as inherently dangerous, and I think you can achieve a lot with out a Power meter.

Other than that, a really interesting read.

Comment on 2012 SW Road Calendar – What are you planning to do? by The Canadian

The Canadian — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:52:52 +0000

This will be one packed season! Look for the entire U23 team to be at the start line on February 18th.

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old man — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:18:49 +0000

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rutrainingtoday — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 20:38:56 +0000

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