<![CDATA[Mt. Washington Auto Road Bicycle Hillclimb - All Forums]]> http://mwarbh.org/forums/ Sat, 19 May 2012 13:52:57 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[Apparel - recommendations?]]> http://mwarbh.org/forums/showthread.php?tid=25 Mon, 07 May 2012 01:36:14 +0000 http://mwarbh.org/forums/showthread.php?tid=25
The problem that I've encountered during the first half of the course is not being able to have the sweat wick away from the skin as effectively as I would like, and the problem that I've encountered during the second half of the course is mild/moderate hypothermia due in part to the combination of the sweat on the skin, the colder air, and the higher windspeeds.

Thanks in advance,

Jon]]>
The problem that I've encountered during the first half of the course is not being able to have the sweat wick away from the skin as effectively as I would like, and the problem that I've encountered during the second half of the course is mild/moderate hypothermia due in part to the combination of the sweat on the skin, the colder air, and the higher windspeeds.

Thanks in advance,

Jon]]> <![CDATA[Training for the clyde]]> http://mwarbh.org/forums/showthread.php?tid=24 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 02:50:31 +0000 http://mwarbh.org/forums/showthread.php?tid=24
Near where I live is Great Blue Hill, which is about a 10% average grade though for only .75 miles, 1/10th of Washington's length. A friend has suggested that I do two things:

1) as many consecutive hill repeats on Great Blue as I can. Of course this is a lot easier than Washington itself because you rest on the descents, but it's the closest I can get without driving for hours to Ascutney. So far I've worked up to 6 repeats, but that's with not quite 1;1 gearing.

2) extrapolating from how long it should take me to do Mt. Washington based on the duration of the hill repeats (probably 2+ hours), sustain for that amount of time my average heartrate for the hill repeats (upward portion only, of course, which is about 160). So far I've done that for about an hour and a half, but I definitely need to push it for at least 2 hours and probably 2.5 as I imagine I'll slow down.

I've also signed up to climb Ascutney, which sounds like the next best thing to a Washington practice ride (which I can't schedule).

The other thing of course is dropping weight, which has been a bit tricky while training because it makes me hungry. But that's probably the #1 thing I could do to help my chances of finishing.]]>
Near where I live is Great Blue Hill, which is about a 10% average grade though for only .75 miles, 1/10th of Washington's length. A friend has suggested that I do two things:

1) as many consecutive hill repeats on Great Blue as I can. Of course this is a lot easier than Washington itself because you rest on the descents, but it's the closest I can get without driving for hours to Ascutney. So far I've worked up to 6 repeats, but that's with not quite 1;1 gearing.

2) extrapolating from how long it should take me to do Mt. Washington based on the duration of the hill repeats (probably 2+ hours), sustain for that amount of time my average heartrate for the hill repeats (upward portion only, of course, which is about 160). So far I've done that for about an hour and a half, but I definitely need to push it for at least 2 hours and probably 2.5 as I imagine I'll slow down.

I've also signed up to climb Ascutney, which sounds like the next best thing to a Washington practice ride (which I can't schedule).

The other thing of course is dropping weight, which has been a bit tricky while training because it makes me hungry. But that's probably the #1 thing I could do to help my chances of finishing.]]> <![CDATA[Hill Climbs]]> http://mwarbh.org/forums/showthread.php?tid=23 Sat, 24 Mar 2012 22:55:06 +0000 http://mwarbh.org/forums/showthread.php?tid=23 I am hoping , given the mild winter, that they may be clear alot sooner than most years.

Brendan O'Sullivan
Ontario]]> I am hoping , given the mild winter, that they may be clear alot sooner than most years.

Brendan O'Sullivan
Ontario]]> <![CDATA[Race to the top of Vermont]]> http://mwarbh.org/forums/showthread.php?tid=22 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 23:36:50 +0000 http://mwarbh.org/forums/showthread.php?tid=22
http://www.catamounttrail.org/index.php?...6612d8771f

One of my new favorite races.
(03-21-2012 06:36 PM)patonbike Wrote:  Reg is open tonight.

http://www.catamounttrail.org/index.php?...6612d8771f

One of my new favorite races.

here's a better link Smile
http://www.catamounttrail.org/index.php?...5a65837f19]]>
http://www.catamounttrail.org/index.php?...6612d8771f

One of my new favorite races.
(03-21-2012 06:36 PM)patonbike Wrote:  Reg is open tonight.

http://www.catamounttrail.org/index.php?...6612d8771f

One of my new favorite races.

here's a better link Smile
http://www.catamounttrail.org/index.php?...5a65837f19]]> <![CDATA[Front Crank & BB for Sale ]]> http://mwarbh.org/forums/showthread.php?tid=20 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 01:27:08 +0000 http://mwarbh.org/forums/showthread.php?tid=20
I have a setup that was provided to me by Red Jersey Cycles. The crank worked with my Felt Z1 which takes and english style bottom bracket. The crank is a mtb crank with a 26 tooth ring. From my Dura-Ace 7900 crank it added about .30 lbs including the BB. This season I have to use a different setup due to my new bike. Please email me if you are interested and I can send you photos. I used the setup twice. Once for the practice ride and another for the climb. Everything looks brand new. The equipment is also located in Maine.

Regards,

-Sam
samtrafton@gmail.com]]>
I have a setup that was provided to me by Red Jersey Cycles. The crank worked with my Felt Z1 which takes and english style bottom bracket. The crank is a mtb crank with a 26 tooth ring. From my Dura-Ace 7900 crank it added about .30 lbs including the BB. This season I have to use a different setup due to my new bike. Please email me if you are interested and I can send you photos. I used the setup twice. Once for the practice ride and another for the climb. Everything looks brand new. The equipment is also located in Maine.

Regards,

-Sam
samtrafton@gmail.com]]> <![CDATA[Stopping and gear question]]> http://mwarbh.org/forums/showthread.php?tid=17 Sat, 18 Feb 2012 00:06:19 +0000 http://mwarbh.org/forums/showthread.php?tid=17 Of course, if one does take a break it must be diffcult to get going again without the aid of a friendly push!]]> Of course, if one does take a break it must be diffcult to get going again without the aid of a friendly push!]]> <![CDATA[Wheels]]> http://mwarbh.org/forums/showthread.php?tid=16 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 09:46:17 +0000 http://mwarbh.org/forums/showthread.php?tid=16 <![CDATA[Training for the Newbie]]> http://mwarbh.org/forums/showthread.php?tid=15 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:56:01 +0000 http://mwarbh.org/forums/showthread.php?tid=15
I would assume training for Mt. Washington is much more about increasing threshhold power for an hour. Like training for a time trial: power intervals that get longer as fitness increases.

I also assume, I'd better get used to maintaining threshhold power at a lower cadence. Hope my knees won't mind!

What do you all do / recommend?

Thanks ahead of time,

Paul]]>
I would assume training for Mt. Washington is much more about increasing threshhold power for an hour. Like training for a time trial: power intervals that get longer as fitness increases.

I also assume, I'd better get used to maintaining threshhold power at a lower cadence. Hope my knees won't mind!

What do you all do / recommend?

Thanks ahead of time,

Paul]]> <![CDATA[Hey Nice New Website !]]> http://mwarbh.org/forums/showthread.php?tid=14 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 01:51:32 +0000 http://mwarbh.org/forums/showthread.php?tid=14 ]]> ]]> <![CDATA[Time to get excited about training and registering]]> http://mwarbh.org/forums/showthread.php?tid=13 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 03:43:47 +0000 http://mwarbh.org/forums/showthread.php?tid=13 ]]> ]]> <![CDATA[BUMPS Gearing]]> http://mwarbh.org/forums/showthread.php?tid=12 Sat, 24 Dec 2011 04:32:31 +0000 http://mwarbh.org/forums/showthread.php?tid=12 <![CDATA[Lodging Information]]> http://mwarbh.org/forums/showthread.php?tid=10 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:48:54 +0000 http://mwarbh.org/forums/showthread.php?tid=10
Please visit www.mtwashingtonautoroad.com

Click on Start Your Adventure at the top.

Click on Lodging Partners to the right.]]>
Please visit www.mtwashingtonautoroad.com

Click on Start Your Adventure at the top.

Click on Lodging Partners to the right.]]> <![CDATA[Car Rides Down]]> http://mwarbh.org/forums/showthread.php?tid=9 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:38:34 +0000 http://mwarbh.org/forums/showthread.php?tid=9
If you have room in your summit car to take down a racer – post here.

Needing more information about Car Rides Down - visit the web site at http://www.mtwbh.org.

After registration closes we will send out emails from time to time with little reminders of what a wonderful tool this is.

Thank you,

Mary]]>
If you have room in your summit car to take down a racer – post here.

Needing more information about Car Rides Down - visit the web site at http://www.mtwbh.org.

After registration closes we will send out emails from time to time with little reminders of what a wonderful tool this is.

Thank you,

Mary]]> <![CDATA[Welcome to this new forum!]]> http://mwarbh.org/forums/showthread.php?tid=8 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:24:24 +0000 http://mwarbh.org/forums/showthread.php?tid=8
We are starting 2012 with a new web site and new forum.
In creating a new forum we are not able to post the past forums archives.

Help us give a kick start to this new forum.
Feel free to post comments from your Mt. Washington Racing experience.
Gearing, training, and breaks anything would be very helpful to new comers.

Thanks everyone and see you this summer,

Mary]]>
We are starting 2012 with a new web site and new forum.
In creating a new forum we are not able to post the past forums archives.

Help us give a kick start to this new forum.
Feel free to post comments from your Mt. Washington Racing experience.
Gearing, training, and breaks anything would be very helpful to new comers.

Thanks everyone and see you this summer,

Mary]]>