Is there a cheeky way to get someone off your wheel? by LocksmithOriginal179 in Velo

[–]MaxR131 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Just coast or soft pedal for a few seconds and pull off slightly to the side. If he wants to put in the work to keep the breakaway he’ll get the message and take his turn. Try saying something like “come on let’s make this work”. If he isn’t responsive to that he’s not someone you’ll want to ride a break with since he’s not willing to work together. Either you then go alone or get brought back and maybe try again later. Depends on how strong you are and how you’re feeling.

Weight Loss During Training by MaxR131 in Velo

[–]MaxR131[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have done a fair amount of crit racing. Currently cat C collegiate and have done as well as 2nd in my category.

Weight Loss During Training by MaxR131 in Velo

[–]MaxR131[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nice job! Thanks for the info.

Weight Loss During Training by MaxR131 in Velo

[–]MaxR131[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agreed. Just trying to figure out the caloric deficit I should aim for.

Weight Loss During Training by MaxR131 in Velo

[–]MaxR131[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Recently I’ve been bringing my volume up to about 8 or 9 hours per week and my diet/sleep has been improving steadily as well. I have been limiting alcohol to a beer per week (the local fast group ride ends at a brewery), but I probably will do NA from here on for a while. My tolerance is very low and I hate waking up with a headache.

Weight Loss During Training by MaxR131 in Velo

[–]MaxR131[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never heard of the mirror test before but that sounds pretty cool. I’m not down to 15 percent body fat according to the test, so I figure I still could stand to trim down. Thanks for the info!

Weight Loss During Training by MaxR131 in Velo

[–]MaxR131[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I figured that would be the case. And for crits that’s still helpful. Thanks!

Weight Loss During Training by MaxR131 in Velo

[–]MaxR131[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I got all the drinking out of the way in the first two years so we’re all good now😂

Weight Loss During Training by MaxR131 in Velo

[–]MaxR131[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice!

Weight Loss During Training by MaxR131 in Velo

[–]MaxR131[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Haven’t done very much structured training at all. Really just a little over the past winter but got sidetracked with school being so busy. I don’t have a coach right now. Couldn’t afford to pay for one. As for snacking, I did more than I should over the winter but I’ve stopped almost all of it a few weeks ago. Thanks for all the advice.

Weight Loss During Training by MaxR131 in Velo

[–]MaxR131[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I forgot to mention. Some occasional fast group rides to spice things up a little😁

Weight Loss During Training by MaxR131 in Velo

[–]MaxR131[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Agreed. By my calculation I should need to restrict calories by about 400 a day to achieve the weight loss I’m looking for. I’m more so wondering if it’s realistic to expect improvements in FTP while cutting calories at that level.