tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36139180.post7995521273857152736..comments2024-03-19T05:40:22.017-04:00Comments on Sprinter della Casa: Training - Back On The BikeAkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00430651087205849350noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36139180.post-48184491475084486332010-12-22T07:10:38.836-05:002010-12-22T07:10:38.836-05:00After digging around for a bit I finally found the...After digging around for a bit I finally found the book for a friend. Along with it some corrections. So where credit is due: "Tigers in the Mud" by Otto Carius, an excellent book on how a unit limited in support, purpose, and numbers but that has superior training, equipment, and tactics handles a relatively unlimited supply of opponents who have better purpose, numbers, and support with inferior training, equipment, and tactics. <br /><br />Some stats on the Tiger:<br /> - 530 liters fuel, 80 km (50 mi) range on non-paved terrain.<br /> - 28 liters oil (7 gal) in the engine, 30L in the transmission, 12L in reduction gear, 5L in turret hydraulics, 7L in ventilation system.<br /> - with clean air filters an engine lasted 5000km. Without clean ones, 500km.<br /> - 22L, 700hp engine, 4 carbs.<br /><br />The Tiger is a long range weapon with superior (in its day) targeting and accuracy. Its strength lay in its accuracy out to 2000 meters or more, while its armor could withstand virtually any hit from 1000 meters on out. Therefore there was a 1000 meter zone its opponents had to cross in order to defeat it. You could do it by charging with superior numbers, fighting in a tight area (town, forest), by disabling it and waiting it out, or by air/sea attack. The latter were most effective for the US, the first for the Soviets.<br /><br />To a cyclist Tigers are like big, strong track sprinters. You can beat them but only on your terrain. In a straight up battle on their terrain you always lose.Akihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00430651087205849350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36139180.post-66749680429560586052010-12-15T10:20:15.774-05:002010-12-15T10:20:15.774-05:00It could be just a red herring :)
Seriously thoug...It could be just a red herring :)<br /><br />Seriously though I have to check the SRM calibration. Even if it's off 10%-15%, that would put me in the 240w range for 20 minutes, and that's a little more reasonable considering my record is 268 or so. Unfortunately I don't think that'll be the case.<br /><br />A lot of people have asked in various ways if I could put power overlays on my helmet cam clips. I've declined for a few reasons:<br />1 - too much work, each clip already takes a lot of time.<br />2 - too boring, I coast a lot, soft pedal, and generally am very good at sitting in<br />3 - effort and output are different. I may be absolutely dying at a particular point in the race but I may be going 175 watts (although my HR might be as high as 170-175). A lot of people have much higher heart rates than me and much more power. To say "I'm dying" but to see 175w@172bpm... not very impressive nor does it seem accurate.<br /><br />I may still do it though, if it helps encourage newer riders to keep at it. One of those, "Heck, if he can race like that averaging 179 watts, so can I!". I'm no superman, that's plain to see. It's about tactics. And everyone can learn tactics, regardless of genetic talent or trained fitness.Akihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00430651087205849350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36139180.post-59966547445253100902010-12-15T09:38:51.729-05:002010-12-15T09:38:51.729-05:00I always find your honesty refreshing....good luck...I always find your honesty refreshing....good luck and we'll see the numbers climb!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com