I don't think my DH will let me get away with the three week lead time thing!My friends have a cabin up in Idyllwild though and I thought maybe I could head up there and do a few rides. If nothing else, I'll get an idea of how it will affect me. I'm not too worried (maybe that is naive) but I'm thinking maybe I should do a bit of anaerobic work to compensate???
I'd love to hear from SK on this one... she seems to be 'up' on this kind of stuff!
Thanks!
Tracy
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04-11-2006, 05:25 PM #1
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04-11-2006, 06:39 PM #2
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Mate SK is away on a MTB holiday. I dont think she had any problems riding LRRH last year and she lives at a pretty low elevation. I wouldnt worry too much about it Im sure you will be fine. Just make sure you have enough spare energy to give a friend a tow if required.
The most effective way to do it, is to do it.
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04-11-2006, 06:48 PM #3
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Hey Trekhawk,
I was counting on you for the tow!
Tracy
ps. thanks for reminding me about SK's trip, I'd forgotten all about it!
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04-16-2006, 09:11 PM #4
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You two figure out who is going to tow who . . . then I'll slip in behind you both for a double tow.
Originally Posted by tprevost
Hey Trekhawk,
I was counting on you for the tow!
Tracy!
How slow can you go and still be drafting?
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04-17-2006, 02:13 PM #5
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At altitude there is less oxygen, therefore, if all your training is at low altitude/sea level, you will probably find that altitude will affect your performance adversely.
Think about lots of elite atheletes (from rugby to cycling) who train at altitude or arrive for a competition some time before it starts to get used to altitude (like Trek says).
Conversely, if you train at altitude, you will find your performance will probably improve when you drop towards sea level...
Good luck, tprevost
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04-17-2006, 02:43 PM #6
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Yeah, you'll feel the altitude but just a tiny wee smidge and only when you sprint or climb hills. Since there are no hills except a few minor blips crossing the Logan River, you should have no problemos. Of course, if you feel the need to drop the hammer, the pain is all your own fault.
The MTB trip Yellow, V and I just finished was a bit higher elevation with those afore-mentioned 20 degree inclines on loose dirt and knobby tires, and nobody died, so we all should be just fine on flat pavement.
Unless you arrive several months ahead of time, 3 days will give you the max acclimation you can expect. At only 5,000 ft and flat, it's not really that necessary unless you plan on that sprint.
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04-17-2006, 07:02 PM #7
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no sprinting here!
"only when you sprint or climb hills"
what is that? I do feel better though, after reading the responses. I think I will plan on starting out more slowly (if such a thing is possible) and increasing pace as I feel comfortable and get closer to the finish.
Thanks for your reasurance! I didn't want to spend all the effort to get up there only to fall apart due to the altitude!
T~
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