In the weight loss process I have to be careful to not just `lose' weight. Most, if not all, of the riding I'll be doing on the race in June should be done at an aerobic pace, i.e., with HR no greater than 110 unless short steep inclines. 860 miles with 4.5 hours of sleep over 65 hours ... I couldn't (and I don't know of anyone who could) do this at a racing / anaerobic pace.
Aerobic work uses mostly fat, some carbs and shouldn't use glycogen. If I got myself down to a `lowest' goal (prob 165) I'd have fewer than 7% fat weight. That'd be great on the steep inclines but I'd have a very touch and go nutrition and hydration process while riding. Might could also just do me in. Not sure.
I'm scheduled to get a Bodpod assessment this Friday.
http://www.lifemeasurement.com/applications/athleticsAppBodpod
The assessment will tell me my fat vs fat-free mass numbers. That will then help me target a particular weight loss goal that won't be too lean nor too fat. Part of the process of careful preparation.
The whole thing costs $65 and takes less than 20 minutes. Should be interesting.
Sunday, September 12, 2021
Monday, September 6, 2021
Bacchetta Pelso-Brevet: My Setup - Sept 2021
Cycliq Front Camera and Planet Bike 650 flashing light
Ventisit seat pad
Under the seat knife - desert critters
FastBack Pack zip tied to Kent Polk Carbon Fiber Hard Shell Seat
Dinotte Quad RED Taillight and Cycliq Rear Camera
Planet Bike Strobe Light
PVC pipe and Zefal mirror
AeroPod Opposing Force Power Meter Wahoo Elemnt Bolt computer SRAM TT levers
Hockey Arm Pad (while torn rotator cuff heals ... not really much protection, frankly)
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