New National Hour Record, thanks Paceline!

[rockdude]

Yesterday I set a new National One Hour Record for the 50+ Categories. It was this forum and a lot of Godly Divine Intervention that moved me from beginner cyclist to National Champion and now National Record Holder. When I was thinking about get a road bike, I found this forum in 2004 and begin researching everything bikes. Bought my first bike as an adult off of here. Never been a big poster but have read this forum almost every day for the last 11 years. My Roots are here. A special thanks to all of you for setting me on my journey.

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[gdw]

Congratulations! That's quite an accomplishment to put it mildly. Does that entitle you to a lifetime of free margaritas at your sponsor's establishment on Walnut Street?

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[Jad]

Congrats!

[bicycletricycle]

That's super awesome, congrats.

Did it hurt?

[pbarry]

Too effing cool! Well done!

[Bruce K]

Outstanding!!!

BK

[jghall]

That's way too cool John. Big time congrats!

[rockdude]

Congratulations! That's quite an accomplishment to put it mildly. Does that entitle you to a lifetime of free margaritas at your sponsor's establishment on Walnut Street?

Now that you prompted me. Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant not only has great food and the best Margs in Colorado but they are a fantastic Sponsor. They have always supported bike racing and the bike lifestyle. One classy organization.

[Tickdoc]

Congrats! :beer:

[makoti]

That's fantastic! I can't imagine what it takes to push yourself that hard for that long. Just curious...how +50 are you?

[Mzilliox]

holy crap thats badass.

[earlfoss]

Congratulations! That's a wonderful achievement!

[weisan]

Rock pal, I am so proud of you!

[ultraman6970]

47 km/h in the track... for a master that apparently started doing bikes 10 + years ago??? Dude you got where many of US will or would be never been able to achieve. Congratulations :)

How fast you were passing each KM? like 1:15?

[rockdude]

That's fantastic! I can't imagine what it takes to push yourself that hard for that long. Just curious...how +50 are you?

It was harder than you would ever believe. Two hours afterwards my muscles were still so locked up, I had to go into the women's locker room and let my wife undress me and help me put on my street clothes. Could hardly walk without help and couldn't sit or stand without help. I am 51.

[Keith A]

That is outstanding!!! Congratulations.

[93legendti]

Congrats! Very impressive! Can you please share some of your training regimen?

[rockdude]

47 km/h in the track... for a master that apparently started doing bikes 10 + years ago??? Dude you got where many of US will or would be never been able to achieve. Congratulations :)

How fast you were passing each KM? like 1:15?

Stated racing CX 6 years ago and took up TTing /road racing three years ago. I feel really blessed that God finally lead me to something in life that I am good at.

Ya I was doing each KM at about 1:15. The hard part is the fixed gear thing. No breaks in pedaling with a cadence of 105+ for an hour is tough.

[Louis]

Congratulations, John. You are indeed one tough dude. :hello::hello::hello:

[gasman]

Wow ! Congratulations on a job well done.

[alexstar]

Congratulations, that is an amazing accomplishment! :beer:

[ajhapps]

Wow, that is an incredible achievement, congrats!

[christian]

Congratulations on a fantastic achievement!

[rockdude]

Congrats! Very impressive! Can you please share some of your training regimen?

For the last 4 months I have been doing Steady state type of work so few efforts shorter than 2m. The weather here in CO has been crappy this spring so lots of trainer rides averaging 10-12 hours a week. (I like to be closer to 15 hours when I can get outside). Typical week will be 2-3 days above threshold with lots of ez riding in between. Usually I race a lot, last year I did 50 or so races. This year, I spent most of my weekends on the Track instead of racing. It takes time getting accustom to riding the black line and turning every 10 seconds. In general, Ride a lot, Ride very hard, ride ez.

FYI- I have immersed myself in cycling physiology since the day I started racing. I spend at least 1-2 hours every day researching. Knowledge is speed. It has taken me to where I am plus I have a very rewarding side career of pasting that knowledge to other racers as a Coach.

[8aaron8]

Awesome! Congratulations and more power to you for the training you endured. :beer:

[jds108]

Congrats!

[bloody sunday]

such a huge accomplishment! congratulations - you are a beast! Soli Deo Gloria!

[phoenix]

Congrats, that is quite the accomplishment!

[Mzilliox]

For the last 4 months I have been doing Steady state type of work so few efforts shorter than 2m. The weather here in CO has been crappy this spring so lots of trainer rides averaging 10-12 hours a week. (I like to be closer to 15 hours when I can get outside). Typical week will be 2-3 days above threshold with lots of ez riding in between. Usually I race a lot, last year I did 50 or so races. This year, I spent most of my weekends on the Track instead of racing. It takes time getting accustom to riding the black line and turning every 10 seconds. In general, Ride a lot, Ride very hard, ride ez.

FYI- I have immersed myself in cycling physiology since the day I started racing. I spend at least 1-2 hours every day researching. Knowledge is speed. It has taken me to where I am plus I have a very rewarding side career of pasting that knowledge to other racers as a Coach.

You are an inspiration sir

[beeatnik]

That Valley of the Sun GC by a sec was pretty impressive as well. :beer:

[avalonracing]

Congratulations! And it is cool that this forum helped get you to an achievement that you wouldn't have ever dreamed possible ten years ago. :hello:

[93legendti]

For the last 4 months I have been doing Steady state type of work so few efforts shorter than 2m. The weather here in CO has been crappy this spring so lots of trainer rides averaging 10-12 hours a week. (I like to be closer to 15 hours when I can get outside). Typical week will be 2-3 days above threshold with lots of ez riding in between. Usually I race a lot, last year I did 50 or so races. This year, I spent most of my weekends on the Track instead of racing. It takes time getting accustom to riding the black line and turning every 10 seconds. In general, Ride a lot, Ride very hard, ride ez.

FYI- I have immersed myself in cycling physiology since the day I started racing. I spend at least 1-2 hours every day researching. Knowledge is speed. It has taken me to where I am plus I have a very rewarding side career of pasting that knowledge to other racers as a Coach.
Fascinating. Thanks for sharing!

[rockdude]

That Valley of the Sun GC by a sec was pretty impressive as well. :beer:

That was a dedicated team working hard for my behalf. I felt pretty guilty about that. Had a good TT then the guys gave up their ambitions to work for me, all I had to do was sit in the rest of the race.

[ultraman6970]

Hey... I did track great part of my racing days that are long gone, so honestly I know by experience how hard it is. I've seen people that never did the sport and as adult they were/are what i call "natural riders", my best guess is that you might one of them (the wife of a forumite is another one), I was good but never that good...you just blew me away man...

1:15... you rocked it rockdude.

Which gearing you were using?? 55x15 or something like that??

1st km was like 1:25 ish right? :)




Stated racing CX 6 years ago and took up TTing /road racing three years ago. I feel really blessed that God finally lead me to something in life that I am good at.

Ya I was doing each KM at about 1:15. The hard part is the fixed gear thing. No breaks in pedaling with a cadence of 105+ for an hour is tough.

[cadence90]

Stated racing CX 6 years ago and took up TTing /road racing three years ago. I feel really blessed that God finally lead me to something in life that I am good at.

Ya I was doing each KM at about 1:15. The hard part is the fixed gear thing. No breaks in pedaling with a cadence of 105+ for an hour is tough.

Another congratulations on an impressive accomplishment! :beer:

I have never ridden track, so I have no ability to interpret this, but with your US record at 47.328, and the WR at 47.96, is the WR something you might shoot for as well?

What is the difference between the effort required for 47.328 and that required for 47.961?

In any case, that is really something.
Again, congratulations.

[cadence90]

I've seen people that never did the sport and as adult they were/are what i call "natural riders", my best guess is that you might one of them (the wife of a forumite is another one)
Evelyn Stevens too, right?
She seems very impressive, to say the least.

[maximus]

Hugely inspiring and one of the coolest threads I've seen around these parts. Congrats!

[ceolwulf]

Magnificent. Congratulations!

[franswa]

Incredible. Mind blowing accomplishment!

[ultraman6970]

Probably yes :)

Evelyn Stevens too, right?
She seems very impressive, to say the least.

[Elefantino]

Just. In. Awe.

[Raffy]

Congrats! Well done!

[andrew+]

Amazing!

:beer:

[Veloo]

That's awesome Rockdude!
Big congrats!

[jwess1234]

I spend at least 1-2 hours every day researching. Knowledge is speed. It has taken me to where I am plus I have a very rewarding side career of pasting that knowledge to other racers as a Coach.

Thanks for the share and congrats! Would love to hear more about your process of research / application / testing / redesign, etc of your training. Interested in the process generally, particularly the application and how you evaluated whether the training was "working." [this curiosity coming from someone who wants to be faster, but probably rides lots of "garbage miles" as some would say, but are most enjoyable!]

[krhea]

Just amazing and so very cool, plus, reading what you've posted in this thread not only are you fit and fast but your attitude and humility is just as impressive as your record. Job well done Rockdude!!!

[OtayBW]

Well Done, Rockdude!!! Very impressive.
BTW - What was your time? :cool:

[numbskull]

It is really neat to see someone set a hugely difficult goal and achieve it.
The time, dedication, work, and suffering required seems mind-boggling.
Congratulations.

[moose8]

Congratulations! That is seriously impressive and an amazing achievement.

[jwalther]

Amazing. Congrats!

[tuscanyswe]

Can only agree with all the others. Seriously impressive! regardless of age..

[paredown]

Wow, just wow!

Talk about 'cycling past 50'!

Congrats--track laps are hard laps--I remember dying in the 4k pursuit, but at least the pain ends fairly quickly...

[Tim Porter]

You Rock, Dude!!!!

[2LeftCleats]

I'm a big believer that life doesn't have to end at 50 as far as physical accomplishment. You just added further evidence. Congratulations!

[Formulasaab]

Fast man! Congratulations! :hello:

[carpediemracing]

Hour record rides are just mind blowing. I tried doing a kilo on a road bike on the track (T-Town, during some open time). I wasn't set up ideal or anything but I struggled like mad to do a 1:30 or so. To do 46 more kilos at 1:15...

29 mph is soooo fast to hold.

To put things in perspective I don't think I've ever done a crit that averaged 29 mph. Someone averaging 29 mph would beat most hour long races I've been in by a solid 3 miles. 3 miles! The field would be 6-7 minutes down.

I once went on the attack, did 30 mph for about 1 km, blew spectacularly, and couldn't stay on wheels when I got caught.

Like I said, mind blowing.

[carpediemracing]

Would you mind disclosing your avg power?

[oldpotatoe]

Yesterday I set the a new National One Hour Record for the 50+ Categories. It was this forum and a lot of Godly Divine Intervention that moved me from beginner cyclist to National Champion and now National Record Holder. When I was thinking about get a road bike, I found this forum in 2004 and begin researching everything bikes. Bought my first bike as an adult off of here. Never been a big poster but have read this forum almost every day for the last 11 years. My Roots are here. A special thanks to all of you for setting me on my journey.

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Good for you and the added benefit of being a 'republic' citizen. Both for the mindset(everything is better in the republic:)) and extra red blood cells for living above a mile in altitude.

[Climb01742]

1. Congratulations!

2. I hope you're very proud. You should be. You did the work, paid the price and realized your goal. Yay you!

3. It's doubly great that you didn't let age or coming to cycling relatively late in life deter you. It's far easier to accept what's conventionally possible vs finding, and believing in, your own unconventional path. Yay you!

What bike and equipment did you use, and how did you come to choose it?

Did I mention, yay you?!;)

[Joel]

Congrats to you sir! :banana::banana::banana:

[MattTuck]

It is funny how our lives fork on seemingly small decisions. Glad you found this forum back in the day, and glad it led you to your great accomplishment.

Gives me some renewed motivation to achieve my best.

chapeau.

[superbowlpats]

Awesome :hello:

would love to know more about your FTP, w/kg, tires, tire pressure, did you have a powermeter? skin suit type, booties? helmet choice?

[guido]

Excellent effort! Chapeau!

[johngmartin]

Amazing! What an achievement!

[Gsinill]

Wow, congrats. Really something to be proud of.
And thanks for sharing!

[Spinner]

Thanks for sharing ...

[berserk87]

Fast is good, and you were fast for that hour, mister. Great job!

[rockdude]

Hey... I did track great part of my racing days that are long gone, so honestly I know by experience how hard it is. I've seen people that never did the sport and as adult they were/are what i call "natural riders", my best guess is that you might one of them (the wife of a forumite is another one), I was good but never that good...you just blew me away man...

1:15... you rocked it rockdude.

Which gearing you were using?? 55x15 or something like that??

1st km was like 1:25 ish right? :)

Track is so cool and the newness of it really has me excited. Your right I used 55x15. I don't know my 1st Km time but by the second lap i was already up to speed.

[rockdude]

Another congratulations on an impressive accomplishment! :beer:

I have never ridden track, so I have no ability to interpret this, but with your US record at 47.328, and the WR at 47.96, is the WR something you might shoot for as well?

What is the difference between the effort required for 47.328 and that required for 47.961?

In any case, that is really something.
Again, congratulations.

I was shooting for over 48km and had done 45m, 50m and 55m above that speed but the nerves, stress and a last minute seat angle adjustment did me in. I should had been at a comfortable pace for at least 40m but 20m in, I was on my limit hoping I didn't throw up on myself or my glutes didn't lock up, both of which were about to happen. Hoping to attempt the WR this fall.

[Bwana]

Holy crap, congrats! :eek:

[rockdude]

Would you mind disclosing your avg power?

As I Mentioned earlier Knowledge is Speed. I have few secrets but as of my CdA, Watts, and actual training plan, I hold tight to them. I am not a great athlete but the Lord has give me a strong drive and a curious mind to make up for where I lack.

[rockdude]

Thanks for the share and congrats! Would love to hear more about your process of research / application / testing / redesign, etc of your training. Interested in the process generally, particularly the application and how you evaluated whether the training was "working." [this curiosity coming from someone who wants to be faster, but probably rides lots of "garbage miles" as some would say, but are most enjoyable!]

That's a big topic.... but in general 1.Get a powermeter. 2. determine your threshold, 3. Do two days a week at or above your threshold. Do one long day a week. and enjoy the rest of your rides in zone two. There is a lot more to it but this is your nuts and bolts. 4. I almost forgot, consistency. I think this is one of the big keys. If you have 8 hours a week to ride, you do that year around every week. one week off is three weeks backwards.

[zap]

Congratulations on your national record. All the best on your WR attempt later this year.

[rockdude]

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Quarq Sram - cranks/PM
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[redir]

It was harder than you would ever believe. Two hours afterwards my muscles were still so locked up, I had to go into the women's locker room and let my wife undress me and help me put on my street clothes. Could hardly walk without help and couldn't sit or stand without help. I am 51.

Way to push yourself beyond what most people would not even come close too. That's what it takes to be an hour record holder and you got what it takes. Big congrats on one of, if not the, most difficult cycling pursuits there is.

[soulspinner]

You might say you are not a great athlete but you sure have legs, lungs, and heart of a champ. Chapeau :hello:.

[DRZRM]

Wow, that is an amazing story. Congrats on your record!!

[54ny77]

Kudos, that's awesome. :cool:

[christian]

Have to ask... no shoecovers? At your level, it might make a difference!

[jmoore]

Well Done, Rockdude!!! Very impressive.
BTW - What was your time? :cool:


now this is funny!

[jmoore]

I am super impressed! SUPER impressed.

No way I could even come close to these numbers. I'd be over the moon with 40km. 47+km/hr is nutso fast.


A+++

[William]

That's awesome! Congratulations!:cool:







William

[572cv]

Way to be inspiring to older guys, and everyone else too!

[laupsi]

Congrats and I'm in awe! That is quite a lifetime accomplishment, not to mention, you're quite the animal on a bike :)

[rockdude]

Have to ask... no shoecovers? At your level, it might make a difference!

Shoecovers are illegal for Track events under UCI rules. If and or when I do another attempt I will use a more aero shoe.

[bobswire]

When I first read you were going to attempt this feat a week ago I said.

Has to be one of the most difficult,grueling,mindless sport event in the world. Good luck.:beer:

Good luck hell, you're Bad to the Bone, congrats!

[hankchong]

Very inspiring. Thanks for sharing.

[SpokeValley]

What an accomplishment!! Congratulations of the highest level!

:banana::beer:

[carpediemracing]

As I Mentioned earlier Knowledge is Speed. I have few secrets but as of my CdA, Watts, and actual training plan, I hold tight to them. I am not a great athlete but the Lord has give me a strong drive and a curious mind to make up for where I lack.

All good, thanks. I find that for speeds that seem so insane the power outputs aren't as high as I'd guess. For me Colby Pearce's numbers are an indicator of that.

Congrats again. Whatever the wattage you've done something incredible. All the best in your fall attempt.

[Dude]

Good on you, huge congratulations!!!

So what's next?

[HenryA]

Congratulations!

A well earned honor.

[ultraman6970]

Wigo used like a 13 or a 14, the girl that did the record went with a 14 aswell I believe... Im guessing rock dude tried the 14 and was too much for him, heck even 47x14 is a lot of gearing and he went more like with a road type of gearing... 51x15 that is the standard track racing gearing was too low, you cant move the 14T, you have to put more chainring to make it up for the missing extra meter per pedaling needed. 15 is easier to move than a 14, no matter the chainring used (torque).

Over 100 rpm, that a great pacing, you have to consider his age and experience too, this dude (and team) did his homework big time, simply impressive and I envy him in a good way :)

Motorcycle training man... :)

[mgm777]

John -- CONGRATULATiONS! Very impressive. Nicely done.

Michael

[Louis]

the girl that did the record went with a 14 aswell I believe...

Somehow, I don't think you would call Evie Stevens "girl" to her face. And if you wouldn't do that, why would you do it behind her back?

Apologies for the thread drift, but I felt I had to say something.

[wvaneaton]

That's absolutely incredible, congratulations!!


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[nathanong87]

Yesterday I set the a new National One Hour Record for the 50+ Categories.


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[Matthew]

Freakin awesome Rock!!!!! Inspiring to me as I am about to turn 49 in a week. Super cool too that the forum played a role in your love of cycling. This place is the best on the net. Again, great job!!!

[Clydesdale]

Good on you Rockdude, congratulations.
Thanks for sharing.

[slidey]

Very admirable, and uplifting note - it was mostly down to you, so Chapeau!

[choke]

Congrats! That's an amazing achievement. :beer:

[Matthew]

I am guessing ultraman had no ill intentions when he typed in the word girl. Maybe he should have used woman, but relax, man.

[2metalhips]

Well done, congrats rockdude.

[Bob Ross]

holy crap thats badass.

^^^This. A million times ^^^this.

[jlwdm]

Somehow, I don't think you would call Evie Stevens "girl" to her face. And if you wouldn't do that, why would you do it behind her back?

Apologies for the thread drift, but I felt I had to say something.

My wife takes it as a real compliment when someone calls her a "girl."

Jeff

[ultraman6970]

Thanks Matt... never expected that a simple word could take such a direction in somebody... what i'm missing here? just colloquialism, and yes probably I would say girl in a conversation with her, that's the way I'm. :)

I am guessing ultraman had no ill intentions when he typed in the word girl. Maybe he should have used woman, but relax, man.

[AngryScientist]

Just seeing this now. Absolutely fantastic result. Congratulations many times over!

What was your post ride recovery meal???

[Louis]

I am guessing ultraman had no ill intentions when he typed in the word girl. Maybe he should have used woman, but relax, man.

Perhaps not, but I doubt he would have called a 33 year old male racer a boy.

[ultraman6970]

No but i would use the word kid :) Just like this way... "do you remember that kid??? yeah... the one that won the giro last year... yeah that kid!"

[Louis]

We'll just have to leave it at that.

Again, I apologize to John for my OT comment that distracted from his awesome achievement that the rest of us can only dream of doing.

[milkbaby]

Congrats! That's totally awesome!!! :banana:

[Frankwurst]

Rock On!:beer:

[sw3759]

I'll pile on..congrats in big way! one hell of an effort and lots of hard work paid off..
i'm 51 as well.my 30th year of cycling but haven't pinned on a race number in 15 years.thanks for sharing your personal journey to number one with us.well done sir

[Corso]

From another old guy, but a slow guy…Congrats to you!!!
Thanks for sharing your story. Now i’ve got to go for a ride, I have no excuses…

Again, NICE JOB!!!

[rockdude]

Next for me is Road Nationals in three weeks. Just doing the TT this year. If a UCI World Record attempt can be put together, I would love to work towards that.

My celebration meal wasn't what I had planned. Darn Mother's day, everyplace we wanted to go was booked. Sat in a crowded bar at a very nice restaurant and eat a giant burger. Too tired to really enjoy it.

[Matt-H]

Incredible. Congrats to you, Rockdude!

[R3awak3n]

this is really bad ass. Congrats man, very impressive!:eek:

[bikingshearer]

Just for giggles, I compared your 55x15 gear (99") to Eddy's 1972 Hour Record 52x14 (100.3") gear. I cannot begin to imagine the effort it must take to push that kind of a gear at that kind of RPM rate with zero let-up for that long, or the kind of effort it takes to get yourself to be able to do that.

Well done. Beyond that, words fail me.

[rockdude]

Just for giggles, I compared your 55x15 gear (99") to Eddy's 1972 Hour Record 52x14 (100.3") gear. I cannot begin to imagine the effort it must take to push that kind of a gear at that kind of RPM rate with zero let-up for that long, or the kind of effort it takes to get yourself to be able to do that.

Well done. Beyond that, words fail me.

Gearing and human psychology is pretty complicated. When I am doing 40k TT's, I do them between 90 and 99 rpms. This lead me to believe that I should be able to ride that cadence on the track. NOT SO. When you are pedaling for an hour on a fixed gear, your muscles tend to get tired before your aerobic system. The way you compensate for that is to train at a high cadence which will move the stress to the cardio system and lightens the load on the legs. Riding at 106 rpms is hard but is trainable and keeps the legs fresh by reducing the torque/load on them.

[Steve D]

Wow. Can't even imagine the effort that took. A hearty congratulations.

[shovelhd]

Super nice job. Your palmares have a very nice progression. Keep up the great work.

[beeatnik]

My wife takes it as a real compliment when someone calls her a "girl."

Jeff

ultraboy is one of my favorite pacelinerz

i like his wouldn't sell a track bika to a hipster style

[marciero]

A great achievement, and a model for setting and attaining goals.

[Tandem Rider]

Wow, I just saw this, huge congrats on achieving one of cycling's Holy Grails! The specific training it takes to achieve something like this shows tremendous dedication.

[wc1934]

Wow- what a feat. Congrats!!!!! Conditioning, legs, lungs etc - the physical aspects of it is something most can never grasp - but I know you are one tough dude mentally as well.
Super cool.

[oldpotatoe]

Thanks Matt... never expected that a simple word could take such a direction in somebody... what i'm missing here? just colloquialism, and yes probably I would say girl in a conversation with her, that's the way I'm. :)

you type like a girl...


:D

[Keith A]

Rockdude -- You may have already provided this information, but I was curious how many hours of training per week did you put in while preparing for this record setting event?

[rockdude]

Rockdude -- You may have already provided this information, but I was curious how many hours of training per week did you put in while preparing for this record setting event?

Its been a nasty Spring in CO and I didn't get outside as much as I wanted. I did about 10-12h a week. This time a year I would typically do 12-15h a week. Starting Feb 15, I got a stomach bug at the Valley of the Sun Race which lingered 2 1/2 weeks and then got Bronchitis that lasted 2 weeks. I rarely get sick but these two illness together set me back about 5 weeks in my Training.

[bikingshearer]

Gearing and human psychology is pretty complicated. When I am doing 40k TT's, I do them between 90 and 99 rpms. This lead me to believe that I should be able to ride that cadence on the track. NOT SO. When you are pedaling for an hour on a fixed gear, your muscles tend to get tired before your aerobic system. The way you compensate for that is to train at a high cadence which will move the stress to the cardio system and lightens the load on the legs. Riding at 106 rpms is hard but is trainable and keeps the legs fresh by reducing the torque/load on them.

So the idea is to find a cadence and gear that allows your legs and aerobic system to both decide you've had enough of this foolishness at the same time, that time being 60:01 after you start?

In all seriousness, the info and insights you have provided are as interesting as your accomplishment is phenomenal. Thank you for sharing both with us.

[Len J]

Congratulations, that's quite an accomplishment.

Len

[ultraman6970]

Love you too :D

you type like a girl...


:D

[Michael Maddox]

We've been talking about this around here and Tallahassee folks think this is cool as HELL. Why isn't this on USACycling or Velonews? It's fcuking AWESOME.

[rockdude]

We've been talking about this around here and Tallahassee folks think this is cool as HELL. Why isn't this on USACycling or Velonews? It's fcuking AWESOME.

This was a small event put on by the Olympic Training Center and USACycling for people to try to break records. 11 records were broken that day, Including Irish Men's Elite 200m, the USA Women's Elite 200m, USA 17-18 Hour Record etc.

I contact a leading Cycling media outlet where I know one of the Editors, let him know it would be a good event to cover, his response was "that's on Mothers day". I contacted him on Monday and let him know 11 records were broken. His response was "thanks." I know some others had contacted other media outlets and got similar responses. In today's world you need a PR firm who will write the article and market it to the media. They just don't have the reports and man power to do news anymore. All you get in the media in this day and age is market promotions where dollars are driving the content.

I work in a sports related field. The Magazines that cover it are so corrupt. They sell reviews and top rated classifications. Its so common for them to call wanting to review/feature one of your products, you get excited thinking you will get a large feature article. Then comes the call from the ad department, bottomline no ads purchased no article written.

Sorry for the rant, I have a journalism degree and all ethics we were taught seem null and void today.

[sandyrs]

This was a small event put on by the Olympic Training Center and USACycling for people to try to break records. 11 records were broken that day, Including Irish Men's Elite 200m, the USA Women's Elite 200m, USA 17-18 Hour Record etc.

I contact a leading Cycling media outlet where I know one of the Editors, let him know it would be a good event to cover, his response was "that's on Mothers day". I contacted him on Monday and let him know 11 records were broken. His response was "thanks." I know some others had contacted other media outlets and got similar responses. In today's world you need a PR firm who will write the article and market it to the media. They just don't have the reports and man power to do news anymore. All you get in the media in this day and age is market promotions where dollars are driving the content.

I work in a sports related field. The Magazines that cover it are so corrupt. They sell reviews and top rated classifications. Its so common for them to call wanting to review/feature one of your products, you get excited thinking you will get a large feature article. Then comes the call from the ad department, bottomline no ads purchased no article written.

Sorry for the rant, I have a journalism degree and all ethics we were taught seen null and void today.

This has recently come up elsewhere... sorry to hear you've also fallen victim to it but the true thing that matters is your incredible sporting accomplishment. Congratulations.

[velomateo]

Congratulations Rockdude! What an inspiration you are. It's always great to hear of someone learning and excelling at something new later in life.

I see a WR in your future.