Ontem, pela manhã, realizei um sonho. Participei de uma Macabíada, evento esportivo que reúne judeus do mundo inteiro, de 4 em 4 anos, em Israel. O sonho estava adormecido e foi despertado peloMarcelo Haimenis, que treina conosco e conheço desde a infância. Não fosse por compromissos já assumidos, ele estaria aqui. Mas já estamos combinando para 2017. A ele vai meu primeiro obrigado.
Quero agradecer também a todos daWalter Tuche Assessoria Esportiva. AoWalter Tuche, que me entendeu meu objetivo, me colocou de volta na corrida e deu um upgrade na natação. ÀMarcia Martinez, que me deu força o tempo todo. AoRafael QueirozeFlávia Cruz, pelo apoio na tenda. AoFilipe Duarte LopeseBruno Germano, pelos pedais e transições. AoGustavo Baptistae demais professores, nos Aquários. Ao Dr. e grande companheiroJefferson De Decco Teixeira, pela paciência e incentivo no tratamento da fratura por estresse, que me deixou parado por mais de 4 meses. Ao Duda Monteiro, Dudu, Pedro Scripilliti, Gustavo Costa e Léo Beer, super companheiros de treinos. Aos demais aqui que me acompanharam e tanto incentivaram.
Olímpico duro. Começou com calor forte já às 4:45h. O vencedor australiano correu pra 1:56, vindo aqui para treinar para Kona. O pneu traseiro da bike furou dentro do carro. Troquei o pneu tubular na entrada da área de transição. Já entrei aquecido e ensopado na área. Esqueci os Gatorades com minha filha. Cadê ela? Novo estresse com a procura por ela.
Da proxima vez, deixa tudo junto na mochila! Terminei de montar o material e já havia largado o pessoal do Short (Sprint, para os gringos). E agora, qual a minha largada? Não havia toucas. Cada um usava sua própria. Tinha que me virar no hebraico (no qual não sou fluente) e inglês, mal compreendido por causa do som alto. Natação tranqüila, exceto pelo erro de ir atrás de uns perdidos, ao contornar a bóia na metade dos 1,5k. Afinal, a única bóia à vista era uma pela qual eu já tinha passado! Porra, o Walter falou tanto, treinamos tanto. E cadê a merda da bóia? Com certeza, minutos preciosos perdidos. E tinha gente que não contornava as bóias. Pode isso, Arnaldo?
Mais atenção no próximo briefing de prova, seu burro!
Transição de 100m...seria a Via Dolorosa? Monta na bike e vqv! Mas, e o vento? Em alguns momentos era zig-zag! E o Pneu tubular trocado? Significa mais cuidado nas curvas, certo? É ruim, hein! Apostei que o calor fosse dar conta do resíduo de cola e me manter seguro.
O pedal foi 2min acima do planejado. Ainda assim, tenho que melhorar nas subidas. Mas aí veio a T2. E os 100m de extensão.
E o sol de rachar. Saí já sentindo o forte calor. Larguei o GU da corrida no chão. Pqp, vai fazer falta! E a corrida? Essa foi um capitulo à parte. Disseram que seriam 8 voltas planas e que passaríamos na estação de hidratação no meio. Vamos passar 16 vezes pela estação?
Que nada. Cada perna de 1,25k era uma volta. Foram 8 passagens pela hidratação. Insuficiente! Mal jogava a água gelada no corpo, ela se evaporava e eu já sentia o calor rachando. Sofri. Tinha subida leve (o treino de volume não foi suficiente). Muitos incentivos dos próprios atletas! Faltava o incentivo da família.
Eu o havia recebido do meu filho, na saída da água, na entrada e saída da bike, e na entrada da corrida. Eles tiveram dificuldade de sair para a pista da corrida, pois estava muito cheio e preferiram ficar dentro do parque onde estava a estrutura, transição e chegada. Senti muita falta desse apoio na corrida.
Bem, ao final, cheguei. Mergulho na água com os filhos pra relaxar. Muito aprendizado. Prova internacional. Solidariedade trocada - emprestei a touca laranja do WT para um atleta que não tinha nenhuma...ufa, ele a devolveu! E recebi muito apoio na corrida. Erros cometidos são lições para futuras provas.
O objetivo de completar atingido. O "desejo" de completar inteiro e dentro de um determinado tempo, não atingido. Mas esses, só com muito treino. Isso é o bom, pois terei o prazer de encontrar esse pessoal todo da assessoria de novo, durante a semana!
Agora sou eu quem tem que dar força! Short e Tristar pela frente! 2015 tem Macabíada PANamericana no Chile. Nao conheço. Ótima oportunidade de conhecer. 2017, em Israel, de novo! Ah, e vocês que fazem 70.3 e IM....vocês são foda!!! Parabéns!!!
sábado, 27 de julho de 2013
TREINO DE CORRIDA AMANHA - LOCAL E HORARIO LIVRE TREINO DE CICLISMO: 7:00 no Renato Estrella
a programacao de domingo ( ponto de encontro) sera postada amanha após as 16hs, pois teremos
quer ver a mobilidade na cidade
CRUCES: 10km no plano + corrida ate a mesa
AQUARIO : não é dia de aquario
CORRIDA, meia do rio: 18kms
K 21 = CRUCES
BONS TREINOS
fonte : Globo News
Edição do dia 23/07/2013 24/07/2013 01h11 - Atualizado em 24/07/2013 13h50 RF apreende mais de R$ 5 milhões em mercadorias em aeroporto de SP
Apreensões foram feitas nos cinco primeiros meses do ano em Guarulhos. Houve aumento de 40% em relação ao mesmo período do ano passado.
Carla Modena São Paulo, SP
A Receita Federal registrou um aumento no número de apreensões no aeroporto de Guarulhos, em São Paulo, o maior aeroporto internacional do país.
A viagem da bicicleta acabou interrompida. Ela chegou dos Estados Unidos com uma nota fiscal no valor de US$ 1mil, mas a Receita avalia que ela custe quase seis vezes mais. A bicicleta divide espaço com caixas e caixas de mercadorias apreendidas em apenas dois dias. Muitos produtos vieram dos Estados Unidos e outros são da China. Boa parte é falsificado.
Nos cinco primeiros meses do ano, a Receita apreendeu mais de R$ 5 milhões em mercadorias nos terminais de passageiros do aeroporto de Guarulhos, em São Paulo.
Houve um crescimento de 40% em relação ao mesmo período do ano passado. "A Receita Federal aumentou, principalmente nos meses de maior movimentação nos aeroportos, a fiscalização", diz Luciana Pires, chefe de vistoria da Receita Federal.
Além disso, segundo a Receita, aumentou o número de pessoas que trazem de fora mercadorias com a intenção de revendê-las no Brasil. Os produtos mais apreendidos são roupas e acessórios. Eles chegam ao país através de passageiros que não declaram a mercadoria.
Quem viaja ao exterior de avião pode trazer o equivalente a US$ 500 em produtos isentos de taxas. Acima disso, o passageiro deve declarar a mercadoria à Receita e pagar o imposto de 50% sobre o valor excedente. Mas não é permitido a pessoas físicas trazer bens para vender no Brasil nem entrar com produtos usando notas subfaturadas.
“No caso da bicicleta, é aplicada a pena de perdimento pela apresentação do documento falso. Os bens podem ser doados a instituições de caridade ou incorporados ao patrimônio do governo”, explica Luciana.
If you take your bike on holiday with you, the right bag or box can make the difference between it arriving safely or in several pieces. Here's our pick of the best travel cases we've tested so far this year.
How we tested the latest boxes and bike bags
Most bags and boxes will take a standard drop-bar road bike or hardtail mountain bike with ease, but things get a little more difficult when it comes to time trial/triathlon machines and full-suspension rigs. For this reason, we used a Specialized Shiv with 335mm straight bar extensions for our testing.
This is one of the more extreme aero frames around so if this fits then whatever you’re riding should too – although we'd always advise checking the measurements (wheelbase, etc) to make sure. We also tried the bags with a standard 56cm road bike.
Each bag or box was packed, carried up flights of stairs, rolled, and dropped from a decent height to check for the case toughness. Bags were dragged around to check for abrasion, and we were generally much more abusive than we'd be with our own stuff.
Best bike boxes
1 Biknd Helium Bike Case
£425 / $600
"Innovative design protects brilliantly and packs small, too"
The great thing about the Biknd Helium is the way it offers the protection of a hard case with the storage of a soft bag. The core of this travel case is an aluminium-framed sled base, with four wheels for easy wheeling.
The aluminium frame allows the bike's fork to be mounted to a solid anchor with the included skewer. The bottom bracket shell sits on a padded base and is strapped into place. The wheels lock into mounts on the inner sides. Plenty of supports and straps hold the frame.
The sides have super-tough, lilo-like inflatable ribs in them. Use the included foot pump and you’ve got 5in-thick air-sprung protection. The side of the bag where your fork sits offers hard-case-like protection for your frame. Compared to all the other bags on the market, the Helium is the next evolutionary step.
"Quality build, clever design and a custom option"
Outwardly similar to designs from Polaris and Scicon, it’s inside this hard case where Bikebox do things differently. The wheels attach to the side and this is separated from the bike by a fitted foam pad. The second pad has integrated strapping to hold the frame secure.
In addition, there's mount provision for a track pump, seat pack (included) and even a bottle (also included). We like the included anti-crush bar. Its an aluminium tube that fits across the centre of the box, protecting your frame should something heavy get dropped on its side.
The attention to detail makes it obvious that riders who have travelled extensively put this bike box together. All of the sturdy clamps are replaceable and include padlock loops, and the four wheels are hidden and protected. Bikebox can customize the box size for £25.
The Scicon Aerotech is the original form-fitting hard case. Your bike's wheels mount into the box side with the supplied steel skewers; you then slip over the padded covers to protect them and your frame.
The frame hangs from the box top by integral straps and it’s secured with straps from below. This means it effectively floats within the hard case. The frame is also protected with a four-sided padded enclosure.
The Aerotech’s fittings, the wheels, handles and combination lock clasps are all replaceable. Fitting our test frame meant removing the bar assembly, but if you spin the frame to the other way round the seatmast can be left in place. The Aerotech is the best of its type, but it's hard to justify the extra expense over the Bikebox or PRO Pod.
"Simple, solidly built and good value, with good security features"
The Serfas bike box has been around for more than a decade. Its simple two-piece clamshell design makes packing easy. All of the hardware, clamps, handles and wheels are quality metal-framed items.
The wheels are set into the sides rather than the bottom, which means you trolley it around in a vertical position, which is great for getting through doorways and onto airport travelators. The shell is crack-resistant and takes knocks well. Incorporated into the clamps are handy padlock loops for extra security.
Fitting our bike required some dismantling, but we liked the fact that Serfas include plenty of straps to tie it all down, plus dropout spacers to keep the frame safe. We like the Serfas's simple, sturdy design, and the price isn’t too much of a shock either.
Size: 111 x 72 x 26cm
Weight: 10.3kg
Extras: Three foam layers, straps, dropout spacers
"Superior build quality, very secure and compact size makes it easy to transport"
The Polaris Pod Pro is constructed from polypropylene and it’s not only supremely rigid but also very crack resistant. The four individual trolley wheels are deeply recessed to avoid accidental breakages. All of the hardware, handles, wheels and clasps are bolted into place and fully replaceable. Of the four clasps, two are lockable for added security.
Inside, on each side of the box, are fitments for the wheels that allow the hubs to centre. These are locked into place with integrated position guides and reusable zip-ties. The frame is then sandwiched between the included foam and plenty of straps are included to lock it down.
The compact proportions are great for transporting but mean you may have to dismantle your bike quite significantly to fit it in. On the upside, we had total confidence in the Pod Pro’s protection.
"Excellent build quality, with low weight for the large amount of protection"
The Polaris EVA Bike Pod looks similar to offerings from Bike Box and Scicon. Where it differs is in the use of EVA (Ethylene Vinyl Acetate) material for the shell. This has a semi-rigid structure and offers the same amount of protection as a hard case but with less weight. At 8kg it’s more than 3kg lighter than the competition.
The case closes with a full heavy-duty zip. This is backed up with additional quick-release buckles. Fitting in our bike did require dismantling, but we like that Polaris have included two heavy-duty skewers to fit your wheels to the integral ports on the pod’s side.
The quality is top-notch, with all the fittings being metal and riveted into place. For a road bike this offers the best balance of protection and weight around. For a bigger bike things are a little snug so you may want to try before you buy.
"Massive, tough, hefty and good value, too. Easy to pack and surprisingly easy to transport"
The Elite Vaison has had an overhaul for 2012. The structure is now more resistant to squashing. We stood on the side and, while it dips, it doesn’t get too far. The redesign also dropped a lot of weight, although at 16.44kg it’s still the heaviest here.
Inside, two full-size pads keep the wheels separate from the frame. But the fully open design means plenty of space for accessories and kit. Even though the Elite has large dimensions, we still needed to remove the bar extensions to get our test bike to fit.
But the simplicity meant getting everything in was a doddle, helped by the internal straps to make everything secure. The case has two lockable clasps and the wheels are recessed out of the way. They’re also larger in diameter so we had no problems wheeling it across rough surfaces and even gravel.
"Great value for a hard case but on the weighty side"
The DHB Elsted hard case looks like a massive suitcase. The plastic casing is very thick and resistant to cracking. We’ve dropped it from a height onto its corners and generally abused it but it stayed structurally solid.
It has two large end wheels and a side mounted grab handle enabling it to be scooted around, with a second set of wheels so it can be pushed horizontally too. The inside is lined with dense foam and two large corrugated foam pads add even more protection. Two further square corrugated foam pads are included to protect the fork ends and bottom bracket shell.
Security is paramount, with lockable top clasps and a combination lock. The sides are supported with a further four hook clamps. Once packed there was still room for extras so you’ll get your kit, shoes and even helmet in too. The downside is the weight.
"Masses of space but little in the way of padding or strapping"
The DHB Elsted's dimensions are the biggest we’ve seen, but at 6.78kg it’s light for the size. Fitting our test bike was pretty simple. The frameset fitted in with no problems. Two large slots hold the wheels in place and there's plenty of space left over for accessories and kit.
The construction is heavyweight-coated polyester and the lining is a ripstop-like fabric. The base and corners are reinforced, adding a bit of structure and protection. The padding is dense 20mm crush-resistant foam.
It offers decent impact protection for a bag, and still allows the bag to be folded, making it easier to store. Dual wheels and a grab handle make it easy to move and twin shoulder straps means you can lug it upstairs, though the large size means it helps if you’re tall.
"Stunningly good soft bag that's easy to load and offers excellent protection, but expensive"
The Scicon Comfort Plus is certainly pricey for a soft bag but it does go the extra mile in the protection stakes. The offset shape allows a road bike to be fitted inside with the bars in place. On our aero bike we only had to remove the extensions.
The rigid base has a metal framework that secures the bike at both sets of dropouts. The wheels are taken care of with two integral padded bags. Inner pockets are there for your tools and pedals. It’s surprisingly lightweight for a bike bag that features a metal frame mount, at 6.9kg.
The four trolley wheels are a bit exposed and could be potentially damaged. The nylon outer is thickly padded and it’ll offer better protection than most. This is a brilliant bag, but it has a price premium over the competition.
Size: 115 x 87 x 28cm
Weight: 6.9kg
Extras: Frame bag, frame pads, handlebar and rear derailleur padding
"Lightweight bike bag that's a good size and easy to transport"
The inside of the Polaris Cargo Bag features two large zipped compartments for pedals and accessories, plus two padded wheel bags. Externally it has twin shoulder straps, a grab handle, reinforced base and two encapsulated roller wheels.
The robust nylon fabric is backed with dense 10mm thick foam. The size enabled us to fit our test bike in, only needing to slide the aero extensions back into the clamps towards the top tube. With a bagged wheel either side of the frame it was snug but manageable.
What also impressed us was the weight. At just 5.32kg it’s light for such a decent size. The reinforced base with plastic skids has enough structure to prevent the bag from flopping over. The sides are still pliable enough to be able to fold over and reduce the size when you’re storing it.
Value: Chain Reaction Cycles Complete Bike & Wheel Bags
£60 / $89
"On the small side, but well made and great value"
The CRC bag has smaller dimensions than most. It has a reinforced base with plastic runners, twin corner wheels, seven interior pockets, tool wrap and four quick-access zips, which double as slots to hang it on a bike rack. The sides are padded with 20mm thick high-density foam.
The smaller dimensions meant we had to dismantle our test bike to get it to fit. The rear mech was removed and taped to the chainstays, and the whole bar assembly was undone and taped to the top tube. We also had to rotate the fork and remove the seatmast.
With a standard road bike it was easier, though we still needed to remove the bar and stem and seatpost. The reinforced base holds its shape well, making it easy to trolley around. The tough polyester material takes the knocks and we had plenty of faith in the dense foam padding.
Also consider: We haven't tested it for a couple of years but the EVOC Bike Travel Bag scored a whopping four-and-a-half stars back in 2010.
Box or bag?
Whether you opt for a box or bike bag really depends on the amount of travelling you do, and the type of bike. If it’s just an occasional overseas trip then a bag offers unrivalled value, and can be stored more easily when not in use. However, if you travel a lot and want your bike to have the very ultimate in protection, we’d opt for a hard case.
If you're on a tight budget and can't stretch to either option, try asking your local bike shop if they have any spare cardboard bike boxes. These are extremely lightweight, helping to avoid excess baggage charges, but aren't as durable and don't offer the same level of protection as a fabric bag or box. For packing tips, see our workshop guide: How to use a car boot rack and bike box.
What to look for when choosing a bike bag or box
Handles: The more the better: a grab handle allowing you to trolley the case is ideal, as is a shoulder strap for getting upstairs. Secondary handles and grips to help lift it into the boot of a car are welcome too.
Wheels: Ideal for scooting through airports, look for wheels that are well protected: either encapsulated into the base, or set into big recesses. Wheels that stand proud will get broken off, and trying to wheel a one-and-a-half metre long bag or one dodgy wheel is no fun at all.
Interior: Ripstop fabrics and plenty of foam padding will help keep your bike safe. A case with plenty of accessory straps and mounting points means you’ll be able to pack your bike and strap it in to prevent it from being shaken around inside which can mean accidental damage to the contents.
Wheel storage: Soft bags with wheel compartments or accessory wheel bags are worth seeking out. Some clever hard cases have secure wheel mounts in the sides separated from the main bike compartment. Again these are the things to look for on a quality bag or case.
Security: Key-lockable clasps are good, as are padlock hoops. Cases that offer multiple locking points are the most secure. Soft bags don’t tend to have the same level of security as hard cases.
This article is based on a group test published in Triathlon Plus magazine, which is available on Zinio.
The first priority has to be rotating weight, of which the wheels take up the greatest proportion on a bike. There used to be a saying along the lines of 'an ounce off the wheels is worth a pound off the frame'. The relative proportions of this saying are inaccurate but the principle itself is true. With the wheels themselves, the greater the distance from the centre of the hub axle, the greater the relative importance of any weight reduction because the greater the effort at the pedal to accelerate a rim than say a hub alone. This means that relatively speaking, reducing tyre, tube or rim weight is more important than reducing hub or cog weight. If your budget or interest extends to tackling hub and cogs, then by all means do so, as you still have to cart it and the rest of the bike up the hill.
With that in mind, and if hill climbing is your major competitive focus, choose the lightest tyres and tubes that you think will be durable enough to finish your races with. Light is good, but again there is a saying that 'to win a race, you first have to finish Vittoria, Veloflex Continental and Tufo make light tubulars that have reasonable durability relative to weight.
In clinchers, Veloflex, Conti, Michelin and many others manufacture sub 200 gram tyres with probably Veloflex Pave' and Black being the standouts for low rolling resistance and good durability while the Conti Force / Attack pairing having superior grip. Michelin have some versions of the Pro Race 2 with a grippy compound but these are not sub 200gm tyres.
The lightest tubes around that I have come across are the 55 gram Conti Supersonics, but like latex tubes they are a little fragile and care has to be taken when fitting or removing. Vittoria have just released a 55 gram butyl tube but I haven't been able to do any real testing on them yet.
In rims, carbon offers the ultimate in weight saving but also the greatest replacement cost if damaged beyond repair. With regard to affordability, aluminium is still king and the lightest rims around are made by Ritchey, Velocity and American Classic. The American Classic 350's are a genuine sub 360 gram rim but the heavier the rider, the heavier the spokes I would recommend that they be built with as light rims, light spokes and heavyweight riders are not a durable combination.
Still working from the periphery of the wheel inwards; some modern rims do not require rim tape which gives a saving of 16 - 18 grams over typical woven cloth rimtape. Ritchey and others make a light woven nylon rimtape and Velocity's Veloplugs are an interesting and lighter alternative to cloth rimtape if you are using rims without eyelets Spokes and nipples are next. Aluminium nipples save approximately 20 grams per 32 spokes and significant savings can be made with light spokes like DT's Revolution and Aerospeed and Sapim's Laser and CX-Ray types.
Hubs are next and to make any real savings there, the choice would have to be from smaller manufacturers who make Shimano and/or Campag compatible options that are lighter than the big names. Many rear hubs weigh this much and more on their own. They are available in both Campag and Shimano compatible versions.
Significant savings can be made with titanium or aluminium cassette stacks but they cost, particularly titanium, and don't wear as well as the steel cogs more commonly available. As mentioned earlier though; everything on your bike has to be carted up the hills you choose to ride. Any weight saving is helpful if it doesn't compromise safety or comfort, but weight saved at the periphery of a wheel is more beneficial than weight saved at the centre of a wheel or elsewhere on a bike.
The other thing that needs to be mentioned is that light wheels certainly help a rider climb hills but quicken steering response when descending because of reduced gyroscopic forces. This can catch some unawares.
With the rest of the bike, many components can be exchanged for lighter versions but the caution here is best summed up by 'light, durable, cheap; pick any two (I don't know who said that but it is on the money) While wheels are the most important area where weight can be saved, anything that rotates is next in line which means pedals, cranks and bottom brackets.
Lightweight pre built wheels are another option and are available from a variety of manufacturers including Zipp, Enve, Mavic, Campagnolo, Fulcrum, Shimano, American Classic and others. Many of the commonly available pre built wheel weigh within 50 grams either side of 1500 grams without skewers. Zipp have some extraordinarily light wheels that can in some configurations come in at around the 1000 gram mark.
Don't discount aero rims for hill climbing providing you can find light ones. At the moment this means carbon. I was reading some wind tunnel data the other day which suggests that on moderate grades riders with good power outputs can still gain an advantage with light aero wheels through reduced aerodynamic drag. Unfortunately on steeper grades where speed drops, this advantage almost disappears.
One potential concern with aero rims is when riding at speed on descents. An aero front rim can catch a lot a lot or wind and can in strong sidewinds cause a few heart in mouth moments. It is advisable to ride a lower profile rim on the front if you choose to go the light aero route
Lastly, I see more than a few riders who can just about recite a list of component weights from www.weightweenies.com but carry 5kg more ballast around their middles than they need to. Losing that extra weight will improve performance at least much as any equipment changes you make.
