Great start from your rest Cam. This is one area I never paid any attention to: training and coaching. . I will take these recommendations from your mate there (steggles, reminds me of the bbq chooks we used plough thru after a day out in the surf ). Looking forward to the series....nice one fellas.
Would rather scratch the rear mech, the crank and chainset and possibly get dirt in the chain, all sensitive part but won't want to scratch the seat and hood, things that actually don't really damage quickly like that. c'mon seats are padded and so are the hoods(rubber)
Regarding the last tip I meant to ask this on your video about building your base, but how did you calculate that massive Zone 2 of yours? All that I know how to do currently is do an FTP test to auto-generate each Zone.
Hi Matt, they were zones given to me post a lactate test. The lactate test protocol doesn't provide a tempo zone, which i'm still trying to get my head around. It basically combines zones 2 and 3. The reason why it does this, is because there is no definitive way a lactate test can define when you jump from zone 2 / endurance to zone 3 / tempo. That is why I run off my step test zones. Reflecting, I should have used those zones in the vid! Cam
@@CamNicholls so in your video on that when you said to stay in zone 2 is that really zone 2 and 3ish or strictly zone 2 by normal charts? I ask because the last FTP test I did came in around 240 so 150 ends up being my middle zone 2 target but I find myself constantly wanting to average about 180. Trying not to get carried away with over analyzing this stuff but 1. I'm a data geek and 2. I have limited time during the week and want to get the most out of my training without over doing it.
So many Cycling Clubs could benefit their members if they followed this advice, alas too many egos get in the way and hills become a smashfest followed by a freewheeling session
Going well thanks Tommy still enjoying riding it a lot. Great all round aero bike. I have never ridden CX before. I need convincing and also a bike. Any words of wisdom? Cam
@@CamNicholls I'm guessing reliability of Rere is holding up. Not sure about the wisdom but "N+1" is the only rule really. And mixing it around is good for motivation and plus you'll meet new people everytime. And who knows Chapter2 might loan you their new "Groad" for CX season. And more video contents is always a good thing for us subscribers 📹📹📹📹😁😁😁😁👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
@@CamNicholls Cam, I'm in the process of figuring out what action Camera to purchase! There's a couple in mind. The GoPro 7 or Omos. I ride in Michigan on Rail Trails. They are converted Rail road tracks that span all over Michigan. The asphalt trails are a blast and pass through many towns and cities and BREWERIES! I film with my phone currently and I'm really good at it, but it's time for an action video camera. By the way Cam, the first couple songs were awesome, friend! Thanks for your response, friend!
Love the GoPro7! It's great. I used that and the 5. Sounds are: www.musicbed.com/songs/the-difference/33857 and www.musicbed.com/songs/funky-thing/32879
Cam, thanks once again for responding to my UA-cam text. I'm gonna end up purchasing the GoPro 7. It's a solid camera, indeed, but first I have to finish paying off my Dental bridge. I busted a couple of crowns munching on almonds!!! That's right, munching on frickin almonds!!! I had to have additional teeth removed so the dentist could have anchoring points for the blasted thing. Now I sound like Sid/slur my words, from the movie Ice Age when trying to pronounce certain words! 😂 I thought for sure I would have eventually crashed, and knocked out a few teeth while using my phone, recording my bike adventures, but instead it was the frickin almonds, mate, that did me in! 😂 Take care my friend and be careful on those roads.
Adrian Salamunovic yes, email michael@chapter2.co.nz. They are setting up distribution in North America at the moment but happy to help customers out. A number of my channel supports in your part of the world have been able to organise through Mike. Cam
What kind of training do you do while in-season? I’ve read good and bad things about doing a lot of VO2 max during the season, and that FTP training is the best bet to stay fresh for races. Also read that in-season FTP increases reduces lactic acid, which reduces the hydrogen ions that inhibit the regeneration of Creatine Phosphate (the main compound that fuels the ability to repeat max effort sprints). Any thoughts on in-season training?
Thanks for sharing the insights. The in season training for me normally aligns to the target event. Length/time and required efforts of the event. Then I would work zones 4-7 with efforts surrounding the target event requirements. So that would include VO2 max efforts, threshold ect. For me I love big ring work too. Ultimately, I think it’s what works best for you with training after you’ve tested some different methodologies. Provided it’s come from a good and proven source.
Guilty of most except steady riding and staying that way. I start off slow and stay that way. Hydration may have to be assessed on intensity and weather especially If your nature breaks are too often.
Junk miles to me refers to going out there without a plan if you’re training for something, as they say in the video, a proper endurance ride takes discipline. You want that power consistently in zone 2 as much as possible, so that means concentrating and avoiding big descents and steep climbs. What you are training for, how much time you have to train (you need high volume for these zone 2 rides) and where in your plan you are (think periodisation) should determine if/how much of this type of training you should be doing.
@@CamNicholls Video from Dr seiler which is pretty compelling. You have to go slow, to go fast. www.canal-sport.fr/fr/insep-training-periodization-deep-root-cultural-heritage-and-innovative-paradigms-2013/insep-ei_13_10_va_pr_stephen_seiler-mov
It would be nice to be young and skinny again, so as to ride road bike without being so conscientious about the weight that just won’t go down when your in the mid-sixties. Diet, excercise, just does’nt work at a certain age anymore for me. Keeps me on the far-less traveled roads for better seclusion.
Hey Tomas, thanks for the comment. According to my father you're still young in your 60's, so it depends on the way we look at these things! Good luck with the weight, I know you can bring it down. Cam
Tomas Jay I can’t speak for a 60 year old but with some minor changes over time it will count in the long run. Reminds me of this saying, Things don’t change, if things don’t change. Fitbits are a great way to make yourself accountable for how much calories you’re burning and sleeping. It’s all a journey and it’s never too late. 👌🏻🤗
Strength training is the way to go. Even for running, as you age, strength training becomes even more important to maintain muscle and will help with body composition.
Yes Mark, I agree, however, not everybody’s metabolism is the same. I definitely notice a big difference exercising from when I was thirty years old versus being sixty-five now. It’s much more difficult. And the fat does’nt seem to work off easy like it used to. Dieting is no picnic either. If I did’nt love to road bicycle so much...........
Great start from your rest Cam. This is one area I never paid any attention to: training and coaching. . I will take these recommendations from your mate there (steggles, reminds me of the bbq chooks we used plough thru after a day out in the surf ). Looking forward to the series....nice one fellas.
Ravin Premji haha! Steggles is a chicken brand in Australia. That’s because he has chicken legs! 😂 Cam
Still not very comfortable with the Derailleur on the ground,lay the bike on the ground drive train up
Understandable. I still like upside down! 😉 Cam
Great tips 👍 keep em coming!!!!
Thanks Mick, much appreciated. Cam
Didn’t know Anthony Bourdain was alive and coaching cyclists.
haha, I just looked him up. Cam
Cam Nicholls That accent’s not fooling anyone. XD
Thats not Tony!!!.... Its Phil Dunphy!
Well done Cam. Great info and thank you.
Thank you Suresh. Cam
Keep em coming. Good vid.
Thank you Aaron. Cam
Good stuff. Following all these except the cardio drift, never heard of that before. I do a lo of Z2 on the weekends, gonna check that out. Thanks.
Nice one Fred, let me know how you go with the cardio drift test. Always interested to hear. Cheers, Cam
Would rather scratch the rear mech, the crank and chainset and possibly get dirt in the chain, all sensitive part but won't want to scratch the seat and hood, things that actually don't really damage quickly like that. c'mon seats are padded and so are the hoods(rubber)
Thank you for the insightful tips. Now I'm learning.
Glad it was helpful!
Love the educational content...
Cheers mate. Cam
Great info, it’s gunna help me put a plan together. Cheers!
Russell Bones nice one Russell, thanks for sharing. Cam
Regarding the last tip I meant to ask this on your video about building your base, but how did you calculate that massive Zone 2 of yours? All that I know how to do currently is do an FTP test to auto-generate each Zone.
Hi Matt, they were zones given to me post a lactate test. The lactate test protocol doesn't provide a tempo zone, which i'm still trying to get my head around. It basically combines zones 2 and 3. The reason why it does this, is because there is no definitive way a lactate test can define when you jump from zone 2 / endurance to zone 3 / tempo. That is why I run off my step test zones. Reflecting, I should have used those zones in the vid! Cam
@@CamNicholls so in your video on that when you said to stay in zone 2 is that really zone 2 and 3ish or strictly zone 2 by normal charts? I ask because the last FTP test I did came in around 240 so 150 ends up being my middle zone 2 target but I find myself constantly wanting to average about 180. Trying not to get carried away with over analyzing this stuff but 1. I'm a data geek and 2. I have limited time during the week and want to get the most out of my training without over doing it.
Matt Tyler zone 2 is nose breathing
@@jordywilliams I am using a power meter and referencing a video about base training with a target power.
Excellent tips Thx!
Thank you David. Cam
So many Cycling Clubs could benefit their members if they followed this advice, alas too many egos get in the way and hills become a smashfest followed by a freewheeling session
Absolutely Derek, many rides become what I call a dick swinging competition. Cam
Just like Yoda 🙏🙏 thx for sharing. How good i it riding up there!?? Keep it coming...&more pancakes! !
Great Vid , Great Coach .
💯 and thank you mate 👍
I love the days when constant pressure comes naturally and you ride like a batt out of hell all day long.
💯👍
Great channel 👍
Thank you Tim.
Solid advise
Thank you Richard. Cam
How's Rere going? You had it for awhile... Do you have any plan doing any CX racing? Winter/season is about to start.
Going well thanks Tommy still enjoying riding it a lot. Great all round aero bike. I have never ridden CX before. I need convincing and also a bike. Any words of wisdom? Cam
@@CamNicholls I'm guessing reliability of Rere is holding up. Not sure about the wisdom but "N+1" is the only rule really. And mixing it around is good for motivation and plus you'll meet new people everytime. And who knows Chapter2 might loan you their new "Groad" for CX season. And more video contents is always a good thing for us subscribers 📹📹📹📹😁😁😁😁👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Great video , sound advice 😎
ADAM Tomlinson cheers Adam 👍
@@CamNicholls no worries, love your content and you have inspired me to start my channel, just Recording on my rides etc . Keep it up 😎👌💪
Awesome👍
Love the tips and music. Artist please? By the way, how in the heck do you hold your camera without crashing!!!!
haha! Practice Enzo. What song are you referencing? There are four in this video. Cam
@@CamNicholls Cam, I'm in the process of figuring out what action Camera to purchase! There's a couple in mind. The GoPro 7 or Omos. I ride in Michigan on Rail Trails. They are converted Rail road tracks that span all over Michigan. The asphalt trails are a blast and pass through many towns and cities and BREWERIES!
I film with my phone currently and I'm really good at it, but it's time for an action video camera.
By the way Cam, the first couple songs were awesome, friend!
Thanks for your response, friend!
Love the GoPro7! It's great. I used that and the 5. Sounds are: www.musicbed.com/songs/the-difference/33857 and www.musicbed.com/songs/funky-thing/32879
Cam, thanks once again for responding to my UA-cam text. I'm gonna end up purchasing the GoPro 7. It's a solid camera, indeed, but first I have to finish paying off my Dental bridge. I busted a couple of crowns munching on almonds!!! That's right, munching on frickin almonds!!! I had to have additional teeth removed so the dentist could have anchoring points for the blasted thing. Now I sound like Sid/slur my words, from the movie Ice Age when trying to pronounce certain words! 😂 I thought for sure I would have eventually crashed, and knocked out a few teeth while using my phone, recording my bike adventures, but instead it was the frickin almonds, mate, that did me in! 😂
Take care my friend and be careful on those roads.
Whats the matte black bike? Looks amazing. I see the Specialized - whats the others one?
Hi Adrian, it’s called a CHAPTER2 RERE, see my review here: ua-cam.com/video/cqODDW6h9RY/v-deo.html
Chapter2 (wow) - what a beauty! I want one! Can I get one shipped to Canada - great pricing too
Cam Nicholls I’ll check it out. This blows any Canyon out of the water by what I can see. That’s a RERE correct? Any word if they ship to Canada yet?
Adrian Salamunovic yes, email michael@chapter2.co.nz. They are setting up distribution in North America at the moment but happy to help customers out. A number of my channel supports in your part of the world have been able to organise through Mike. Cam
Yes RERE. The build video is my most popular video of all time ua-cam.com/video/XxgEVdP3WKU/v-deo.html
Breathing heavy big fellah.
Indoor Kite Enthusiast I’ve put on weight! Also need to improve my right deltoid strength. That camera gets heavy!
Love the channel. Who is the intro music?
Thanks Jeff.See here: www.musicbed.com/songs/the-difference/33857
Much appreciated!
What kind of training do you do while in-season? I’ve read good and bad things about doing a lot of VO2 max during the season, and that FTP training is the best bet to stay fresh for races.
Also read that in-season FTP increases reduces lactic acid, which reduces the hydrogen ions that inhibit the regeneration of Creatine Phosphate (the main compound that fuels the ability to repeat max effort sprints).
Any thoughts on in-season training?
Thanks for sharing the insights. The in season training for me normally aligns to the target event. Length/time and required efforts of the event. Then I would work zones 4-7 with efforts surrounding the target event requirements. So that would include VO2 max efforts, threshold ect. For me I love big ring work too. Ultimately, I think it’s what works best for you with training after you’ve tested some different methodologies. Provided it’s come from a good and proven source.
Where is it ?
Thanks
Noosa Sunshine Coast
no need for bug shades or mitts in Oz.
Wow I didn't know Phil Dunphy could do an accent!!!
haha
good background songs ;)
Cheers Peter, Cam
woooa! That'll be the first place I ride to once I've fixed my back! #fatenoughthough
Good luck with the recovery.
itty music, good video.
Cheers mate. Cam
Love the intro. 😂
haha! I was it a bad mood the bad I edited this video and after putting it together I was in a good mood! I enjoyed the intro too! Cheers Patrick. Cam
Where are we riding here?
Sunshine Coast Australia. Close to Noosa. Cam
Guilty of most except steady riding and staying that way. I start off slow and stay that way. Hydration may have to be assessed on intensity and weather especially If your nature breaks are too often.
Thanks for sharing Rick. Cam
Why do some many people say " Going slow and long" is called "Junk Miles"
Because some people overdo it and it becomes junk. It's important to train your base fitness but don't over-index on it. Cam
Junk miles to me refers to going out there without a plan if you’re training for something, as they say in the video, a proper endurance ride takes discipline. You want that power consistently in zone 2 as much as possible, so that means concentrating and avoiding big descents and steep climbs.
What you are training for, how much time you have to train (you need high volume for these zone 2 rides) and where in your plan you are (think periodisation) should determine if/how much of this type of training you should be doing.
@@CamNicholls Video from Dr seiler which is pretty compelling. You have to go slow, to go fast.
www.canal-sport.fr/fr/insep-training-periodization-deep-root-cultural-heritage-and-innovative-paradigms-2013/insep-ei_13_10_va_pr_stephen_seiler-mov
Fact not fiction good vid....🚴♂️🦍
Don't turn your bike upside down if you have disc brakes, hydraulic lines gets air in them.
Great video but I gotta thumbs down the music. Are you trolling your viewers or something, trying to annoy us?
ITB victim on 3.13 ?? #strechmore
Yes, not the type of training I would be going anywhere near! Cam
I wanted to see more pancakes
haha, I had more footage! I was debating about this in my head. I now know for next time. Cam
It would be nice to be young and skinny again, so as to ride road bike without being so conscientious about the weight that just won’t go down when your in the mid-sixties. Diet, excercise, just does’nt work at a certain age anymore for me. Keeps me on the far-less traveled roads for better seclusion.
Hey Tomas, thanks for the comment. According to my father you're still young in your 60's, so it depends on the way we look at these things! Good luck with the weight, I know you can bring it down. Cam
Will keep trying, thanks for the confidence boost !
Tomas Jay I can’t speak for a 60 year old but with some minor changes over time it will count in the long run. Reminds me of this saying, Things don’t change, if things don’t change. Fitbits are a great way to make yourself accountable for how much calories you’re burning and sleeping. It’s all a journey and it’s never too late. 👌🏻🤗
Strength training is the way to go. Even for running, as you age, strength training becomes even more important to maintain muscle and will help with body composition.
Yes Mark, I agree, however, not everybody’s metabolism is the same. I definitely notice a big difference exercising from when I was thirty years old versus being sixty-five now. It’s much more difficult. And the fat does’nt seem to work off easy like it used to. Dieting is no picnic either. If I did’nt love to road bicycle so much...........
Could do without the ghetto music intros. Is anybody here a ghetto banger who likes that?
haha