Well, Hello to all and thanks for reading. This is the last blog before the attempt.
We’re not there yet but maybe finally getting there. I feel a bit like Charlie Sheen in Apocalypse Now -- .
The long and short of things is still flux with the position and training as my elbows and pads are giving out – literally – I’ve worn out 3 sets of pads already. The G Forces are such that the pads wear out. I’m going for a more aggressive position on the bike, and this is putting more stress.
I tried to put bigger pads, but this seems to have disturbed the aerodynamics. We tried to do an aero test of this but the computer failed to keep the data when I turned the GPS off. So we only can go by ‘FEEL’ and ‘Lap times’.
Mon- a rest day and worked on the bike, glued on a tubular, got a massage, did the food shopping,
cleaned the house (lightly), etc.
Tues – Training at the track mid-day – feeling better, but not there – doing efforts around 260, 280 and 300w. 2hrs. one 24’ effort. Hot enough in there.
Wed – Training some speedier efforts 3’ on and 3’ off, but picking up Matteo from the airport.
Thurs – first day with Matteo at the track. Did some 7-9’ efforts, and then some dead starts. Lap times seemingly way off from where we want them to be and given the power. Emailing the Aerocoach guys to check assumptions on CdA, Air Density, Crr, drivetrain losses, minimum distance versus distance riden (these are the parameters that go into it). Checking tyre pressures, air pressure, temps, everything.
