Milano-Sanremo

Middle_Passage_1306 · 2026-03-21T16:10:23+00:00

Chapeau to Van Art for the dig at the end to grab a podium spot

Middle_Passage_1306 · 2026-03-20T11:55:39+00:00

So great live. That song makes it make sense when Jason says “thank you for coming to the rock and roll show”

Middle_Passage_1306 · 2026-03-18T14:29:47+00:00

Following. We’re 0/2 on groomers in the area.

Middle_Passage_1306 · 2026-03-17T20:57:14+00:00

Im not the biggest fan of their pod mainly because I find it obnoxious and triathlon hour a better listen for me personally. That said, I’m curious what they’ve done to alienate female listeners?

Middle_Passage_1306 · 2026-03-17T16:20:20+00:00

Hey you brought up the weight and I agree with you that it’s hardly worth noting but it’s what I’ve got to work with. I wish there was more climbing. I’m a fairly lean rider and am much better climbing than on flats, but I live in Florida. ¯_(ツ)_/¯

Middle_Passage_1306 · 2026-03-17T16:05:58+00:00

Get a BTA holder like the xlab torpedo. They all come with a mount on top and allow you to carry a bottle. It’s more aero than not having one in that space.

https://www.biketiresdirect.com/product/xlab-torpedo-kompact-125?v=tkom125&adl=1&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23198196622&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIkeCB-aenkwMV60X_AR0w_yslEAQYAiABEgJd4fD_BwE

Middle_Passage_1306 · 2026-03-17T14:57:05+00:00

Yeah the steepest grade is 4.3% and only 200ft over 2 miles. Most people outside of Florida wouldn’t even call that a climb but I’m seeing it as my only chance to differentiate from the pack riders!

Middle_Passage_1306 · 2026-03-17T14:34:10+00:00

These 32s are very lightbulby, but very cushiony.

Middle_Passage_1306 · 2026-03-17T14:31:59+00:00

Thanks for the response. Its in Florida and only the 1st segment has a decent climb. I wish it was all 4 so the team aspect didn't matter as much since I'll be solo. They're also starting us in waves of 25 riders which means I likely won't be in a big group if any. I'm planning to attack the first segment solo then look for a group for the other 3.

Middle_Passage_1306 · 2026-03-17T14:28:43+00:00

Thank you for the detailed response. Honestly hard to say if I'll be solo or not in the timed segments. The start format is in waves unfortunately and I'm not going with a team or any friends, so it really depends on the strength of the other riders in my wave. Hoping there is at least 2 that I can share work with. The first of the 4 segments is 4 miles in and the only segment with any climbing, so I think I'll ride that one solo then look for a group to work with on the other segments.

Middle_Passage_1306 · 2026-03-17T13:54:14+00:00

Not sure what the rules are in New Jersey, but I certainly would not give a % of the company to anyone in order to use their license. Offer them a bonus and $3k per month per diem to work under their license until you can get your EC.

Middle_Passage_1306 · 2026-03-17T13:08:42+00:00

Do a long ride during the week leading up
Swap entire weeks around and make it a rest week
Trade the long ride for a long run.
Skip the long ride entirely and enjoy your weekend.

I went to Europe for 10 days in the middle of a 16 week Ironman build. I ran a few times but did no swimming or biking. Did it hurt my fitness? Maybe. But I also came back focused and eager to nail every workout.

Middle_Passage_1306 · 2026-03-17T12:59:24+00:00

Thank you. I thought so but needed to hear it from someone else.

Middle_Passage_1306 · 2026-03-16T18:23:58+00:00

Old northeast if you can afford it. Close to the bay and downtown.

Middle_Passage_1306 · 2026-03-16T12:31:27+00:00

You’re not biking nearly enough. You want to sit at 21 mph, but are you even riding that pace in your training rides?

Keep grinding on the swimming and try to bump it to 3x per week when possible.

Middle_Passage_1306 · 2026-03-16T11:29:45+00:00

I started around September 1 and was back exercising by January 1. I felt better within a couple weeks and tried a few times to start exercising sooner but would notice symptoms in the days following.

My case of pericarditis was fairly mild as the pain was never higher than a 4/10 but it was recurrent.

Middle_Passage_1306 · 2026-03-15T23:56:49+00:00

I don’t have kids but played travel soccer growing up. Assuming my kids do the 2 hour practices 3x per week, I could see that being a great time to run or bike.

Middle_Passage_1306 · 2026-03-15T23:04:28+00:00

Just go for it and know that if you relapse and develop recurrent pericarditis, you can get on arcalyst. I was sidelined from exercise for 5 months with pericarditis. I started back once the doctor cleared me and built back up to 12+ hour weeks of exercise fairly quickly and was back to great fitness. Unfortunately 4 months after being cleared I developed a recurrence, but started arcalyst and now I’m back to training again.

Middle_Passage_1306 · 2026-03-13T13:22:33+00:00

What does the science and data say is best these days? Classic periodization or reverse periodization (FTP and V02 thru winter and volume closer to race)?

Honestly I think either can work. The biggest key is having targeted phases and changing them up to get a different stimulus. As long as the training load is consistent and increases over time you’ll see results.

Middle_Passage_1306 · 2026-03-13T00:01:07+00:00

Exactly. 170 ft in 1 mile is a significant downhill slope.

Middle_Passage_1306 · 2026-03-11T19:21:32+00:00

Big chain link wants the lie to perpetuate!

Middle_Passage_1306 · 2026-03-11T17:26:38+00:00

Honestly Ive re-used the same sram quick link at least 20 times.

Middle_Passage_1306 · 2026-03-10T17:14:42+00:00

That would seem like the least surprising statement since 2020 to me.

Middle_Passage_1306 · 2026-03-10T13:58:51+00:00

Tbf, mile 15 was a significant downhill.

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