Fast On 2 Wheels » Interesting Sites http://www.faston2wheels.com/f2 feeding our cycling obsession... Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:48:51 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Free Turbo Training Plans http://www.faston2wheels.com/f2/2010/06/15/free-turbo-training-plans/ http://www.faston2wheels.com/f2/2010/06/15/free-turbo-training-plans/#comments Tue, 15 Jun 2010 08:00:50 +0000 Carlos Eduardo http://www.faston2wheels.com/f2/?p=356

Interval training on a turbo isn’t easy. Sure, it’s not as long as going out on a ride, but the intensity of the workouts can be just as hard when packed into a non-stop session with no ‘coasting’ or stoplights.

The hard part, though, unless you have a coach, is to come up with plans for yourself. Sure, there are books, but they can be a drag to read and then figure out or even program into a personal plan or computer for you to follow.

This is where a website called turbotraining.co.uk comes in.

The site allows you to not only search for plans based upon what equipment you have, but it will also ‘play’ the plan out for you. Very interesting and ‘economical’ way to get coaching.

Of course, check with your physician before starting any kind of regime.. the last thing you want to do is keel over in a turbo, then your neighbors need to call the cops and you’ll be all over the TV in an awkward situation…

Thanks to my friend Gareth for the tip on the site.

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Anyway, to give you a good idea of what power outputs can be, this wikipedia entry is quite useful.. I think I’m at 3.3 watts / kg for sustained efforts (20min) vs a sprint (no idea what the figure would be).

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http://www.brainfartsofabiketart.com

Has some funny stories, reviews, and links…

Check it out!

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Ok, we all lust after a bike or another, but this website take this to a whole new level.. giving you access to print out cards so that you can leave compliments on someone else’s bike. Uhm yeah.

Here is the link:http://www.yourbikeishot.com/

via (Karl)

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In case you haven’t heard, there is a new cycling sportswear brand in town. Tour de France rider George Hincapie’s own. I’d say it looks like it is between a Rapha and an Assos… That is to say, high end and high performance. The prices look more reasonable though. I will get some kit to review and let you know.

Below is the main Hincapie sportswear website and the two UK retailers:

Hincapie Sportswear: http://www.hincapie.com/
Always Riding:  http://www.alwaysriding.co.uk
Bromley Video:  http://www.bromleyvideo.com

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]]> http://www.faston2wheels.com/f2/2010/01/05/online-retailers-for-hincapie-sportswear/feed/ 0 Eco Trike: One day.. when we all give up on cars. http://www.faston2wheels.com/f2/2010/01/02/eco-trike-one-day-when-we-all-give-up-on-cars/ http://www.faston2wheels.com/f2/2010/01/02/eco-trike-one-day-when-we-all-give-up-on-cars/#comments Sat, 02 Jan 2010 03:32:42 +0000 Carlos Eduardo http://www.faston2wheels.com/f2/?p=262 “Designed by Tim Tobola, the Urban Commuter Trike aims to solve the mains issues in transportation today, which include the over-dependence on polluting fossil-fuel-powered cars.” “The Urban Commuter Trike is a concept vehicle that features solar panels that can recharge the onboard batteries in just 2 hours, providing up to 20-30 miles of ride time. When the battery supply runs out, the user can use the conventional pedal mechanism.”
For more on the trike, go here:

“Designed by Tim Tobola, the Urban Commuter Trike aims to solve the mains issues in transportation today, which include the over-dependence on polluting fossil-fuel-powered cars.” “The Urban Commuter Trike is a concept vehicle that features solar panels that can recharge the onboard batteries in just 2 hours, providing up to 20-30 miles of ride time. When the battery supply runs out, the user can use the conventional pedal mechanism.”

For more on the trike, go here:

http://www.ecofriend.org/entry/eco-rides-solar-powered-folding-trike-gears-for-a-green-ride-tomorrow/

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]]> http://www.faston2wheels.com/f2/2010/01/02/eco-trike-one-day-when-we-all-give-up-on-cars/feed/ 0 Bike Crankset Clocks http://www.faston2wheels.com/f2/2010/01/02/bike-crankset-clocks/ http://www.faston2wheels.com/f2/2010/01/02/bike-crankset-clocks/#comments Sat, 02 Jan 2010 03:21:34 +0000 Carlos Eduardo http://www.faston2wheels.com/f2/?p=255 If you’re into your bike chachkies (or however it is you spell that word), here is one for you.. a clock made from a crankset for your desk. Kinda cool in a sort of.. “hey everyone, Look, I’m a cyclist!” kind of way.

http://www.olivebarn.com/bike-desk-pendulum-clock-colors.html

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http://www.sidiergo.com/blog/10-most-expensive-bicycles-on-earth/

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]]> http://www.faston2wheels.com/f2/2010/01/02/the-10-most-expensive-bikes-on-earth/feed/ 0 Another Cool Roadie Site http://www.faston2wheels.com/f2/2009/10/02/another-cool-roadie-site/ http://www.faston2wheels.com/f2/2009/10/02/another-cool-roadie-site/#comments Fri, 02 Oct 2009 18:48:52 +0000 Carlos Eduardo http://www.faston2wheels.com/f2/?p=8 Their description:

OUR WEBSITE is dedicated to sport-recreational road cyclists who want to get fitter, improve their skills and have more fun in this great sport.

RoadBikeRider.com (“RBR”) publishes a free weekly e-mail newsletter that’s also posted here on the home page. We invite you to subscribe to receive each new issue instantly in your inbox, along with a free copy of our bonus eBook, 29 Pro Cycling Secrets for Roadies. No cost of obligation. (See our ironclad privacy policy.)

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]]> http://www.faston2wheels.com/f2/2009/10/02/another-cool-roadie-site/feed/ 0 Are you into Vintage Bike Kit? http://www.faston2wheels.com/f2/2009/10/01/are-you-into-vintage-go-here/ http://www.faston2wheels.com/f2/2009/10/01/are-you-into-vintage-go-here/#comments Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:59:02 +0000 Carlos Eduardo http://www.faston2wheels.com/f2/?p=11 This site is full of stuff that will make your vintage fetish go berzerk!  http://www.vintagevelos.com/index.html

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