2008 Tour Revelations.
from Bruce Hildenbrand
It seems fitting that the rider who launched the biggest attack on the biggest climb of the biggest stage should win the 2008 Tour de France. And it is also appropriate for his team CSC Saxo Bank which put on a veritable bike racing 101 clinic in both the Pyrenees and the Alps to launch their squad into a winning position. Riders like Fabian Cancellara and Jens Voigt, who should be riding in the grupetto, were at the front setting the tempo on the huge, race-defining climbs. More than one noted climber was dropped by the pacesetting by these two big men.
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Dr. Lim's Advice on Time Trial Pacing.
Dr. Lim discusses the his strategy for the fastest time trial.
Growing Up.
My older brother and his wife are going to have a baby in three weeks. It will be their first child -- the first of our family’s next generation. Between baby showers and trips to ‘Babies R Us,’ I’ve been taking every opportunity to make fun of him, razing him that he’s not going to have enough time to make it to ‘Bed Bath and Beyond’ before he has to convert his “man office” into the new “baby room,” pulling down in the process all the plaques, awards, and pictures that have marked his well -traveled career as a military helicopter pilot.
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Dr. Lim Answers Readers' Questions.
Hi Dr. Lim
I've been reading on the internet about TDF champions of the past having the magic power to weight ratio of 6.7 watts per kilo at threshold and vo2max's in the 85 to 90ml range. My question is are these numbers for real or have they been tweaked a little for the press and where do the average tour guys like Danny Pate, Trent Lowe, Will Frischkorn stack up against those numbers? Also I hear you also do Nutella rice - any chance of posting the recipe?
Sam --Australia
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Reshuffling the GC.
from Bruce Hildenbrand
The Alps were supposed to be about how well the favorites climbed. Unfortunately, it seemed, for some of the contenders, it was also how well they could descend. To be sure, the stages to Prato Nevoso and l'Alpe d'Huez were battle royales by the uphill specialists providing some of the best excitement the Tour has seen in years. Team CSC Saxo Bank put on a bike racing clinic on all three Alpine stages and continued to impress, not only with their bonafide mountain goats, but also how they got such gravitationally-challenged riders as Jens Voigt and Fabian Cancellara over the big climbs and in a position to evoke damage.
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Nutrition Q & A with Dr. Allen Lim.
Dear Dr. Lim,
I've been reading a lot of the nutritional guidelines and stories that you've posted online. Since riders have to consume so many calories and hydrate enough, I was wondering if there are points where riders just feel way too full to continue eating the calories they need. How do they know they are eating enough, or eating too much, that might pack on unwanted kilos? I'm a regular racer, and sometimes I just don't have the time or the stomach to eat all the calories I burn. I would sometimes go on for a few days with 700-1000 calorie deficits each day.
Thanks for your time, I appreciate it. --Aylwin
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Stage 15: Powering the Break.
from CycleOps Power
Team Garmin-Chipotle's Danny Pate had an incredible ride in Sunday's Stage 15 of the Tour de France, getting into the race-winning break within the first 12 kilometers of the 183 kilometer stage.
In order to stay away from the field, he and his 3 breakaway companions had to keep their pace high and steady over the entire race distance, which included two major climbs - the Hors Categorie Col Agnel and the Categorie 1 Prato Nevoso.
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PowerTap Introduces the 15mm Axle.
from CycleOps Power
CycleOps Power continues to innovate its PowerTap line of power meters. In parallel with developing ANT+ Sport compatitibility, CycleOps engineers have been working on a new axle design that is as light as the original but much stiffer. Watch the video with CycleOps Power product manager Jesse Bartholomew to learn more.
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The True Test for the Yellow Jersey.
from Bruce Hildenbrand
There is a saying in cycling that the mountains always produce a true winner, which will certainly be the case with the 2008 Tour de France. As the race enters the Alps, Dr. Allen Lim notes that 70% of the critical mountain kilometers will be ridden there. That's a pretty tall order for a Tour that has already seen a major selection in the Pyrenees. But, in a three-week grand tour, it is all about the third week, and it is no coincidence that big mountains always play a role.
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Q & A with Dr. Lim - Climbing vs. Flats, Improving Weaknesses, and Why No Wheat.
Dear Dr. Lim-
I am a loyal PT owner and user. When I do interval sessions, I find it “easier” to maintain target wattage when going uphill as opposed to trying to maintain the same target when on the flats (“easier” really just means “less painful” in this context; believe me, it ain't easy). Why is this true, and is this just my perception, or is this generally true for the majority of riders (i.e. do some believe the opposite to be true)? Is it because going uphill, a rider is fighting all of the different components of resistance – wind, rolling resistance, and gravity – while when on the flats, only two components come into play? Thanks for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Dan
Columbus, OH
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A Day in the Life.
from Dr. Allen Lim
As soon as the riders get back to the bus after a stage the recovery process begins. Waiting for each rider on the bus is 1.5 liters of Cliff electrolyte solution (Apple Cider is their favorite), a liter of Cliff recovery drink, and a small buffet of white rice, eggs, fruit, and seasonings. Upon entering the bus, the guys are reminded to weigh themselves with a precision scale in their cycling shoes, shorts, and jersey (empty pockets).
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