tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12489260.post3868705774225856290..comments2008-07-23T09:02:32.760-04:00Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10931403291668582311noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12489260.post-21899526278611541132008-07-23T09:02:00.000-04:002008-07-23T09:02:00.000-04:00I testify to the benefits (and fun factor) of speedy group rides, training crits, XC events as good prep for longer endurance stuff. IMO, rolling around at 26-33 in a training crit (or motor pacing for that matter) is the greatest benefit you can get, short of taking drugs.Investment Bikerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00854564672646683431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12489260.post-45256524318855292042008-07-22T11:29:00.000-04:002008-07-22T11:29:00.000-04:00True, it does come off a bit like that. The article is actually pretty good and kind of makes the point that you don't have to ride 300 miles a week to do an ultra. That competing in other events outside the ultra realm can give you some huge benefits. I personally find myself doing a little too much of what he said. Not competing in other events so as not to look like a freaking idiot. I need to get over that and realize I ALWAYS look like an idiot! :)Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10931403291668582311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12489260.post-59906507867975798182008-07-21T22:08:00.000-04:002008-07-21T22:08:00.000-04:00I am not sure I agree with that Hammer statement. How many roadies, cross riders, and whoever else are afraid to ride ultra endurance events because they are afraid they are not as fast as they think THEY are.<BR/><BR/>It comes off a bit arrogant. But I see the point.Grizzly Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05216018097001642270noreply@blogger.com