Selasa, 27 Desember 2011
Jumat, 23 Desember 2011
2012 Maserati GranTurismo MC
Included in the MC’s touchups is a sport exhaust system that, besides being 12 pounds lighter than the base tubing, transmits more of the 4.7-liter V-8’s warbling, wailing, feral howl to the cabin. A little more, anyway. Activate sport mode, and the exhaust bypasses lock open for even more auditory pleasure.
It’s nowhere near as shriekalicious as a Ferrari 458, say, but luxury-oriented Maserati, with its smoother and more docile four-plane-crank, wet-sump version of the shared V-8, doesn’t care to be Ferrari. Still, we’d like to hear even more. It’s like being forced to listen to Pavarotti with the volume too low.
Opt for the MC, and you get 444 hp and 376 lb-ft of torque, 11 hp and 15 lb-ft more than the regular 4.7 GranTurismo. Friction reduction accounts for the increase, says Maserati, thanks to the strategic use of “diamond-like coating,” an antifriction technology derived from Formula 1, on wear parts such as the cams and followers.
In auto-sport mode, a revised “MC Auto Shift” transmission program knocks up to 50 percent off the upshift times in the ZF six-speed automatic, claims Maserati. There are five control modes: auto-normal, manual-normal, auto-sport, manual-sport, and ice. In manual-sport, the MC gives you full control with the banana-shaped paddles, so bounce it off the rev limiter if you like. On downshifts, you get pleasing little throttle blips.
Base price to base price, the MC is $17,000 more than the base GranTurismo S automatic coupe, but when you factor in all that is standard on the MC and available as an option on the base GT (mostly appearance items such as carbon-fiber interior trim for $2550 and Alcantara headliner for $1750), the price difference is about $3515. For that sum, you get the MC’s extra horsepower, the zippy exhaust, the special hand-modified fenders and hood, and the unique wheels. It would be a roaring bargain if you could add only $3515 and the power, bodywork, and so on, to the base car and call it a day.
Competitors to the MC include the $104,375, 510-hp Jaguar XKR and Porsche 911 flavor of your choice. The aforementioned 911 Turbo starts at $138,450. The MC asks for more money but offers Italian heritage, machismo, and rarity in return. And with that chrome trident on the grille, let’s face it, it’s somewhat more special than the others.
Selasa, 20 Desember 2011
Senin, 19 Desember 2011
Jumat, 16 Desember 2011
Selasa, 13 Desember 2011
It's good to know where you are, so you get to where you want to go.
Yesterday I had the pleasure of actually getting to skate yesterday, and was doubley excited for 2 reasons! first, trying out the new Bont Velocity Wheels and second, getting to set up the Fusion Sport Timing Gates to record some 100m times (using 4 gates to break up each time at 25m points).
So the wheels: they claim to grip where other wheels can't, and this is most definitely true. The wheels felt like glue, and actually provided too much grip where I needed to have a smoother push/crossover. Because of the surface of Madison, which isn't like most indoor circuits, this wheels probably arent the best choice, at least not without the combination of other wheels, on their own on a sports hall surface they would probably be immense, however I will have to invest (or hope some grant money comes in!) in other wheels to mix and match for the British Indoors in March.
Onto the times!
The timing gates (for those who don't know) are incredibly accurate, and as such are going to play an integral part in improving my 100m. Observationally, I need to work on my start and my entry/exit into corners, most notably the last corner into the finish. The problem is, I was actually producing too much power leaving me unable to effectively navigate the track... this actually leaves me pretty happy for the outdoor track time trial, however - for champs, I simply CANNOT go 100%, because the track simply isn't wide enough to get a decent entry into the corners.
Anyway - i'll put a proper analysis of the times up later, for now - i'm off to teach some applied physiology!
Jon
So the wheels: they claim to grip where other wheels can't, and this is most definitely true. The wheels felt like glue, and actually provided too much grip where I needed to have a smoother push/crossover. Because of the surface of Madison, which isn't like most indoor circuits, this wheels probably arent the best choice, at least not without the combination of other wheels, on their own on a sports hall surface they would probably be immense, however I will have to invest (or hope some grant money comes in!) in other wheels to mix and match for the British Indoors in March.
Onto the times!
The timing gates (for those who don't know) are incredibly accurate, and as such are going to play an integral part in improving my 100m. Observationally, I need to work on my start and my entry/exit into corners, most notably the last corner into the finish. The problem is, I was actually producing too much power leaving me unable to effectively navigate the track... this actually leaves me pretty happy for the outdoor track time trial, however - for champs, I simply CANNOT go 100%, because the track simply isn't wide enough to get a decent entry into the corners.
Anyway - i'll put a proper analysis of the times up later, for now - i'm off to teach some applied physiology!
Jon
Sabtu, 10 Desember 2011
2013 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe Black Series
Like its predecessor -- the much-loved CLK63 AMG Black Series -- this new guy (which we'll just call Black Coupe for brevity's sake) is a hopped-up, raced-out version of a "lesser" AMG product. One of the major differences between the normal C63 and Black Coupe is more power, always a good thing. In this case, you get 510 horsepower (up from 451 in the regular flavor C63, and 481 with the P31 Development Package option). The torque flow also increases, from 443 to 457 lb-ft. Like the P31 pack, this version of Benz's awesome (and sadly soon leaving, because of its high emissions) M156 6.2-liter V-8 uses high dollar internals from the range-topping SLS AMG. Expect the Black Coupe to hit 60 mph in a little less 4 seconds and go low 12s in the quarter.
Other performance-minded standard pieces include adjustable coil-over shocks and composite brakes. AMG widened the car quite a bit, actually swapping in the rear half shafts from the E63 AMG. Somewhat curiously, if not silently, Mercedes opted to use the same basic axles for its C-, E-, and S-Class cars. This always struck me as overkill, because the C-Class would pay a weight penalty. However, it allows Mercedes to easily swap high-dollar components, like we see here on the Black Coupe. Anyhow, more power, better suspension, and a wider stance comprise the basic differences.
How much cabbage are you going to need to cough up in order to own an example of the third AMG Black Series model? Probably less than the $134,000 price tag for the original CLK Black. At one point we heard under $100,000, but the actual number is probably closer to $125,000. Get your deposit in now: AMG is bringing only 90 examples to the U.S., meaning that this very special car will be that much more precious. And be on the lookout for dealers charging huge premiums.
Jumat, 09 Desember 2011
Not a great week, but better than nothing!
Well, the DOMS hit me MASSIVELY this week - essentially stopped any decent training for occuring Monday & Tuesday. All I did was two really (and I mean really!) light 20 minute cycles on the WattBike, just to keep the legs moving, circulating all those precious nutrients around my legs!
Wednesday however, I managed a double day! morning was upper body: chest, biceps, back and abs and in the evening I hit the WattBike for 30 minutes. Still sore, but a lot better.
Yesterday, I started warming up in the morning to do another WattBike session but saw that my heart rate was at 130bpm and I had only been cyling for a minute or two! this coupled with me feeling really tired, decided that I wouldn't train, on the chance I was picking up a cold.
This worked well, as I awoke this morning feeling a lot better (energy-wise) and was able to do a plyometric session before work! :)
Later I plan to test the effects of Beetroot juice on an hour wattbike cycle, the Nitric Oxide is supposed to improve blood flow to the working muscles - hopefully, i'll see an improvement!
Jon
Wednesday however, I managed a double day! morning was upper body: chest, biceps, back and abs and in the evening I hit the WattBike for 30 minutes. Still sore, but a lot better.
Yesterday, I started warming up in the morning to do another WattBike session but saw that my heart rate was at 130bpm and I had only been cyling for a minute or two! this coupled with me feeling really tired, decided that I wouldn't train, on the chance I was picking up a cold.
This worked well, as I awoke this morning feeling a lot better (energy-wise) and was able to do a plyometric session before work! :)
Later I plan to test the effects of Beetroot juice on an hour wattbike cycle, the Nitric Oxide is supposed to improve blood flow to the working muscles - hopefully, i'll see an improvement!
Jon
Minggu, 04 Desember 2011
Sabtu, 03 Desember 2011
Good week!
This week has been a bit of a "reminder" to my muscles that I intend to punish them repeatedly over the course of next season. Fingers crossed my bad streak illnesses and injury is behind me, with my knee feeling better each day and (touch wood) my abscess has long gone!
Monday & Tuesday saw me do an easy 30 mins on the Wattbike, building on my skate session with the National team on Sunday in Nottingham. Wednesday, I gave my upper body a work out, which had been log overdue for about 4 weeks! (abs are still aching a bit now!) Thursday I gave myself a day off, making sure my body got a bit of recover time. Yesterday I got my hour on the WattBike done an it felt great (killed me... But you know what I mean!) and this morning I blitzed my legs with some plyometrics:
3 x 12 30kg side lunges onto a bench/step up box
Superset:
3 x 12 box jumps
3 x 10kg split squat box jump
2 sets of 10m low walk & frog jumps
1 set of 20m low walk & frog
Jump
Dead.
Now I'm on the train heading to Hyde park London for winter wonderland! Woo!
Full week of training next week - cant wait!
Jon
Monday & Tuesday saw me do an easy 30 mins on the Wattbike, building on my skate session with the National team on Sunday in Nottingham. Wednesday, I gave my upper body a work out, which had been log overdue for about 4 weeks! (abs are still aching a bit now!) Thursday I gave myself a day off, making sure my body got a bit of recover time. Yesterday I got my hour on the WattBike done an it felt great (killed me... But you know what I mean!) and this morning I blitzed my legs with some plyometrics:
3 x 12 30kg side lunges onto a bench/step up box
Superset:
3 x 12 box jumps
3 x 10kg split squat box jump
2 sets of 10m low walk & frog jumps
1 set of 20m low walk & frog
Jump
Dead.
Now I'm on the train heading to Hyde park London for winter wonderland! Woo!
Full week of training next week - cant wait!
Jon
Kamis, 01 Desember 2011
Minggu, 27 November 2011
Squad Sesh!
Ahhh! after 3 weeks of poor to no training through injury/illness I finally felt good and had a semi decent skate with the British Squad today! just a simple "hour continuous skating" session but I have learnt to treasure any time in my skates at the moment! (and speaking of them, I think i'm overdue a new pair!)
So aside from a minor knee ache (due to an inadequete warm up) I felt strong! and it has motivated me to get back into hard training now, something which I am really looking forward to over the next few weeks!
Jon
So aside from a minor knee ache (due to an inadequete warm up) I felt strong! and it has motivated me to get back into hard training now, something which I am really looking forward to over the next few weeks!
Jon
Selasa, 22 November 2011
Lamborghini Sesto Elemento Lightweight Concept Exposed
What makes the Sesto Elemento Concept so impressive is the widespread use of carbon fiber in places that carbon fiber components usually aren’t found. For example, the major suspension components such as the control arms are made from carbon fiber, and are 30 percent lighter than its aluminum counterparts. The wheels are also made using the lightweight and durable material. Even the propeller shaft, a component that is subjected to tremendous amounts of stress and torque, is made from CFRP. The Concept also uses a high-strength and lightweight carbon fiber monocoque cell made using Forged Composite Technology, while the front frame, exterior panels, and crash boxes are made from CFRP.
Carbon fiber wasn’t the only technology that Lamborghini used to cut weight. The exhaust is made from an advanced glass-ceramic matrix composite called Pyrosic, and is able to withstand temperatures of 900° Celsius. Even the brake discs are made of carbon-ceramic, which reduces weight and improves braking performance. The extensive use of lightweight technology results in a curb weight of only 2,202 lbs. For comparison, the Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera weighs in at 2,948 lbs.
Powering the featherweight is the same V-10 engine from the Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera through a permanent all-wheel drive system. Mounted “longitudinale posteriore”, the 5.2-liter V-10 produces 570 hp at 8,000 RPM and 398 lb-ft. of torque at 6,500 RPM, propelling the Sesto Elemento to 62 mph in just 2.5 seconds and to a top speed well over 186 mph. Although performance is astonishing, fuel consumption drops due to the concept’s light weight. Carbon fiber never looked so green, did it?
Although the main focus of the Sesto Elemento Concept was the widespread use of carbon fiber and lightweight materials, the new design was also a point of emphasis. The overall design is unmistakably that of Lamborghini with a wedge-shaped profile, and pure in-your-face insanity. One of the main design themes is the use of the triangles. The door handles, air outlets in the hood, and character lines all use this element to display power. The Sesto Elemento Concept also wears a unique skin of matte-shimmer clear coat, while the carbon fiber is made using Nano-technology, which adds fine crystals and create a red glow.
Winter Training (and myself) takes a turn for the worst...
My blog has been a bit inactive lately, mainly due to my returning illness... injury or whatever you want to call it.
Well "it" as my Doctor diagnosed last night, is a suspected infected abscess, which if it doesn't heal/reduce in size by Thursday, I need to go to A&E to get it surgically removed.
Then it could be time spent in hospital, which could be a few days to a few weeks. Fantastic! Merry Christmas Jon! as soon as I'm better, its back to training for the 2012 season on the Bike & Skates.
Stay positive Jon.... Stay Positive.
Jon
Well "it" as my Doctor diagnosed last night, is a suspected infected abscess, which if it doesn't heal/reduce in size by Thursday, I need to go to A&E to get it surgically removed.
Then it could be time spent in hospital, which could be a few days to a few weeks. Fantastic! Merry Christmas Jon! as soon as I'm better, its back to training for the 2012 season on the Bike & Skates.
Stay positive Jon.... Stay Positive.
Jon
Sabtu, 19 November 2011
Jumat, 18 November 2011
1938 Phantom Corsair
The Phantom Corsair was designed by Rust Heinz of the Heinz 57 Ketchup fame, and Maurice Schwartz of Pasadena, California. Schwartz was one of the primary individuals in the Bohman & Schwartz Coachbuilding Company. The resulting design was amazing, aerodynamic and certainly bred from unconventional thinking. Its smooth surface was void of running boards and separate fenders allowing for the curvaceous body to gracefully flow undisturbed from front to back.
The chassis was from a Cord 810 and large enough to seat six individuals. To propel this rather large vehicle, a Lycoming V8 engine was fitted that displaced 289 cubic-inches and provided 190 horsepower allowing the Phantom to reach 115 miles per hour. Drum brakes on all four corners were necessary to slow the vehicle and keep it in the drivers control.
This was meant as a production vehicle. Heinz had hoped to sell these for $12,500, which was a very large fortune to most individuals at the time. Unfortunately, Heinz passed away in 1938 and the plans for production died with him. Only one example was ever produced.
Kamis, 17 November 2011
Selasa, 15 November 2011
Senin, 14 November 2011
A good few days!
Well I seem to be back on track with training! (whoopie!)
Friday morning, I managed a plyometric/off skate session - followed up with an hours cycle on the Wattbike after work!
Saturday, featured some MUCH needed rest, before hopping on the bike, and getting 18miles in the legs on Sunday!
This morning I just did a light half hour on the Wattbike, with possibly a slideboard session after PGCE tonight! (maybe...)
Jon
Friday morning, I managed a plyometric/off skate session - followed up with an hours cycle on the Wattbike after work!
Saturday, featured some MUCH needed rest, before hopping on the bike, and getting 18miles in the legs on Sunday!
This morning I just did a light half hour on the Wattbike, with possibly a slideboard session after PGCE tonight! (maybe...)
Jon
Sabtu, 12 November 2011
Porsche 918 Spyder Concept
Porsche 918 Spyder Concept
It took me a long time to pull the trigger and put this car on my blog. I am 100% against hybrid technology and electric cars. Just call me old fashioned. If it can't make power with a internal combustion engine, don't put it on the car. But this car is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! And I had to overlook the electical/hybrid tech to put this up here. Enjoy.
The Supercar of Tomorrow
Moving in the same direction as Ferrari with its 599 Hybrid concept, Porsche is laying its cards on the table with this dual-purpose supercar plug-in hybrid. Said to “combine high-tech racing features with electric mobility to offer a fascinating range of qualities,” the 918 Spyder concept borrows the mid-mounted 3.4-liter V-8 engine from the RS Spyder race car, singing a symphony of 500 hp up to a 9200-rpm redline. That covers the race portion of the equation, while electric motors found at both the front and rear axles that combine for an output of 218 hp handle the electric mobility. These motors, able to move the car on electric power alone, make the 918 a full hybrid, which Porsche claims has a range of 16 miles using the liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery found behind the passenger compartment. Porsche claims the concept is capable of hitting 62 mph in under 3.2 seconds, topping out at 198 mph, lapping the Nürburgring in 7 minutes and 30 seconds (faster than a Carrera GT), and achieving fuel economy of up to 78 mpg, but certainly not while laying down those figures.
Frankenstein Looks Good
Using just about every exotic lightweight material to keep the concept’s weight to a mere 3285 pounds, Porsche has also given the 918 Spyder a futuristic style that only vaguely resembles past models. Slung low with huge wheels that we don’t even know how to begin to describe, the roadster more directly hints at cues from other sports cars of today. The overall profile is reminiscent of the Lotus Elise, the front fascia has hints of Ferrari 360, and it’s capped off by a Carrera-GT-got-busy-with-a-Bugatti-Veyron rear end—the result is decidedly un-Porsche. That said, the interior is right out of the GT’s design book, featuring a steeply sloped center console that Porsche says will serve as a potential interior architecture on future models.
Kamis, 10 November 2011
Training is going well again!
Right, after a bit of a "messy" few weeks, i'm beginning to get some momentum back with training!
Monday: 30 Minute WattBike Cycle
Tuesday: Slideboard + Leg Freee Weights
Wednesday: Chest, Biceps and Core
Today: 30 Minute WattBike Cycle (planned 4 - 5 mile run later!)
And tomorrow, hopefully I'll do either: Plyometrics and/or Interval Sprints.
Saturday: Rest/light skate
Sunday: Slideboard/Cycle
Also bear with the design changes of the blogg! just trying for a more "slick" look!
Jon
Monday: 30 Minute WattBike Cycle
Tuesday: Slideboard + Leg Freee Weights
Wednesday: Chest, Biceps and Core
Today: 30 Minute WattBike Cycle (planned 4 - 5 mile run later!)
And tomorrow, hopefully I'll do either: Plyometrics and/or Interval Sprints.
Saturday: Rest/light skate
Sunday: Slideboard/Cycle
Also bear with the design changes of the blogg! just trying for a more "slick" look!
Jon
Selasa, 08 November 2011
Senin, 07 November 2011
Jumat, 04 November 2011
Selasa, 01 November 2011
I'm back! (kinda...)
Well its been over a week since my last post, mostly out of frustration, but a little because I haven't had much to say!
To put it out there (as this blog should document the truth) my Haemorrhoid's returned last Monday and have complete messed up all my training (because I couldn't do any...)
I've had to deal with these annoying things for the past 3 years, they come and go... sometimes not too bad, but sometimes, last weekend included, they are unbearable. So enough is enough! I was Lucky they struck off season, god knows what I would have done if it was the week before a championships! so I have booked a consultation with a specialist regarding surgery under the advice of my Doctor, it would mean a further week off post surgery, but it might mean that I'll be better off in the future!
In other, and more positive news, is I have been entrusted with the marketing/sponsorship side of South Woodham, and although early doors at the moment, I have already established a link with a very reputable company and now sponsor for 2012 (all will be revealed before Christmas!) and I'm hopeful that a few more will come on board to help support the club into the future!
Really looking forward to 2012! (for soooooooo many reasons!)
Jon
To put it out there (as this blog should document the truth) my Haemorrhoid's returned last Monday and have complete messed up all my training (because I couldn't do any...)
I've had to deal with these annoying things for the past 3 years, they come and go... sometimes not too bad, but sometimes, last weekend included, they are unbearable. So enough is enough! I was Lucky they struck off season, god knows what I would have done if it was the week before a championships! so I have booked a consultation with a specialist regarding surgery under the advice of my Doctor, it would mean a further week off post surgery, but it might mean that I'll be better off in the future!
In other, and more positive news, is I have been entrusted with the marketing/sponsorship side of South Woodham, and although early doors at the moment, I have already established a link with a very reputable company and now sponsor for 2012 (all will be revealed before Christmas!) and I'm hopeful that a few more will come on board to help support the club into the future!
Really looking forward to 2012! (for soooooooo many reasons!)
Jon
Senin, 31 Oktober 2011
MotoGP Simoncelli Makes Pedrosa Crash at Le Mans 2011 R.I.P. Marco "Super Sic" Simoncelli
MotoGP Simoncelli Makes Pedrosa Crash at Le Mans 2011
R.I.P. Marco "Super Sic" Simoncelli
MotoGP Simoncelli Makes Pedrosa Crash at Le Mans 2011R.I.P. Marco "Super Sic" Simoncellihttp://idrivewaytoofast.tumblr.com/ http://idrivetoofast.blogspot.com/
R.I.P. Marco "Super Sic" Simoncelli
MotoGP Simoncelli Makes Pedrosa Crash at Le Mans 2011R.I.P. Marco "Super Sic" Simoncellihttp://idrivewaytoofast.tumblr.com/ http://idrivetoofast.blogspot.com/
Rabu, 26 Oktober 2011
Selasa, 25 Oktober 2011
Racers pay tribute to Marco Simoncelli
Valentino Rossi, MotoGP rider
"Sic for me was like a youngest brother. so strong on track and so sweet in the normal life. I will miss him a lot."
@ValeYellow46
Cal Crutchlow, British MotoGP rider
"RIP Marco Simoncelli ! A great rider and all round nice guy. My thoughts are with all his family & friends. I will never forget today."
@calcrutchlow
Jorge Lorenzo, MotoGP rider
"Only you will be missed, rest in peace Marco" (translated)
@lorenzo99
Andrea Dovizioso, MotoGP rider
"RIP Marco. My thoughts and my prayers are with Marco's family and friends"
@AndreaDovizioso
Alvaro Bautista, MotoGP rider
"SIC was a great driver and we will all miss him. Much encouragement to family and friends #58
@19Bautista
Nicky Hayden, MotoGP rider
"Sometimes life just don't make sense... RIP #58 you were a star on & off track we all going to miss you..."
@NickyHayden69
MotoGP, official world championship
"MotoGP extends its deepest condolences to Marco's family, friends and team at this tragic loss."
@MotoGP
LCR Honda, MotoGP team
"A great tragedy hits MotoGP world today, we have lost a friend Marco Simoncelli. We cry a friend."
@LCRHondaMotoGP
Lewis Hamilton, F1 driver
"RIP Marco Simoncelli. My thoughts are with his family, friends and team at this extremely sad time. Another tragic loss at such an early age."
@LewisHamilton
Jenson Button, F1 driver
"R.I.P Marco... Such an exciting talent lost. My thoughts are with his family, friends and everyone involved in MotoGP."
@JensonButton
Mark Webber, F1 driver
"R.I.P Marco A special talent that will be missed... Thinking of your loved ones, and all the motogp paddock. mark."
@AussieGrit
Scuderia Ferrari
"Ferrari offers condolences for the death of Simoncelli"
@InsideFerrari
R.I.P. Marco "Super Sic" Simoncelli
I don't know why. I never met the guy, but I have been really depressed this week since the passing of Simoncelli. I watched him since he was in 250's. Maybe it was his great personality and very aggressive riding style. He had the talent and potential to be a future champ. And all of us MotoGP fans will never forget him.
R.I.P. Marco "Super Sic" Simoncelli
1987: Born in Cattolica, Italy on January 20.
1996: Runner-up in the Italian Minimoto Championship.
1999: Champion of the Italian Minimoto Championship.
2000: Claims a back-to-back title in the Italian Minimoto Championship and is runner-up in the European Minimoto Championship.
2001: Moves up to the the Italian 125cc Championship and wins the title in his rookie year.
2002: Wins the European 125cc title.
2003: Takes part in his first full season in the 125cc World Championship with the Matteoni Racing team.
2004: Joins the Rauch Bravo team and wins his first Grand Prix at a rain-soaked Jerez.
2005: Completes another 125cc campaign with the Nocable.it Race team and finishes fifth in the final standings.
2006: Moves up to the 250cc class riding for Gilera. Finishes the season in 10th overall with a sixth place finish at the Chinese Grand Prix his best result.
2008: June - Wins his first 250cc race at the Italian GP in Mugello in controversial circumstances when Hector Barbera crashed into him after Simoncelli appeared to try to block him off.
October - Wins the 250cc World Championship after a successful season with Gilera with a third place finish in the Malaysian Grand Prix at Sepang.
2009: Finishes third overall in the 250cc World Championship behind Japan's Hiroshi Aoyama and Spain's Barbera.
2010: Moves up to ride in his debut MotoGP season for Honda. Finishes 16 of the 18 races en route to eighth place in the championship.
2011: May - Collides with Dani Pedrosa while battling for second in the French GP. The resulting crash saw Pedrosa break his collarbone and Simoncelli receive a ride-through penalty, eventually finishing fifth. Simoncelli accepted he needed to re-evaluate his driving style and at times be more cautious.
June - Claims his first MotoGP pole at the Catalan GP but a poor start resulted in a sixth placed finish.
October 23 - Killed in a crash during the Malaysian GP in Sepang.
R.I.P. Marco "Super Sic" Simoncelli
1987: Born in Cattolica, Italy on January 20.
1996: Runner-up in the Italian Minimoto Championship.
1999: Champion of the Italian Minimoto Championship.
2000: Claims a back-to-back title in the Italian Minimoto Championship and is runner-up in the European Minimoto Championship.
2001: Moves up to the the Italian 125cc Championship and wins the title in his rookie year.
2002: Wins the European 125cc title.
2003: Takes part in his first full season in the 125cc World Championship with the Matteoni Racing team.
2004: Joins the Rauch Bravo team and wins his first Grand Prix at a rain-soaked Jerez.
2005: Completes another 125cc campaign with the Nocable.it Race team and finishes fifth in the final standings.
2006: Moves up to the 250cc class riding for Gilera. Finishes the season in 10th overall with a sixth place finish at the Chinese Grand Prix his best result.
2008: June - Wins his first 250cc race at the Italian GP in Mugello in controversial circumstances when Hector Barbera crashed into him after Simoncelli appeared to try to block him off.
October - Wins the 250cc World Championship after a successful season with Gilera with a third place finish in the Malaysian Grand Prix at Sepang.
2009: Finishes third overall in the 250cc World Championship behind Japan's Hiroshi Aoyama and Spain's Barbera.
2010: Moves up to ride in his debut MotoGP season for Honda. Finishes 16 of the 18 races en route to eighth place in the championship.
2011: May - Collides with Dani Pedrosa while battling for second in the French GP. The resulting crash saw Pedrosa break his collarbone and Simoncelli receive a ride-through penalty, eventually finishing fifth. Simoncelli accepted he needed to re-evaluate his driving style and at times be more cautious.
June - Claims his first MotoGP pole at the Catalan GP but a poor start resulted in a sixth placed finish.
October 23 - Killed in a crash during the Malaysian GP in Sepang.
Minggu, 23 Oktober 2011
R.I.P. Marco Simoncelli
RIP Marco Simoncelli 20.01.87 - 23.10.00
A fantastic character, a brilliant talent and a great loss to MotoGP.
A future champion and always the first rider I cheer on just before the start of the race. MotoGP will never be the same again for me.
Jumat, 21 Oktober 2011
Frustrating end to a training week...
Yesterdays session of my 30mins with sprints, turned into a 10 minutes of light hill work on the WattBike due to my left knee feeling awkward during any kind of sprinting. I was disappointed not to complete my desired training, but at least I was able to do something, allbeit not very hard.
With that in mind, I was a bit apprehensive of my Plyometric session this morning! Yet actually found my knee got through it with no pain other then that of tired muscles.
I can only then attribute my knee pain to exercise that is high rpm and duration, meaning any work for 30 minutes of longer might have to be done following a rest day, or day where I don't train my legs.
Jon
With that in mind, I was a bit apprehensive of my Plyometric session this morning! Yet actually found my knee got through it with no pain other then that of tired muscles.
I can only then attribute my knee pain to exercise that is high rpm and duration, meaning any work for 30 minutes of longer might have to be done following a rest day, or day where I don't train my legs.
Jon
Kamis, 20 Oktober 2011
How To: 4 Wire LS Wiring Harness Conversion, Part 1
As part of this blog, I will add informative videos such as this for LS enthusiasts. And it helps me bookmark these vids for future reference. Enjoy.
Rabu, 19 Oktober 2011
Slow to update this week! 3 days worth of info in one post! :)
Ok, I haven't had a lot of time to update this recently, so here goes my activity for the past 3 days!
Monday
On Monday I did my second lot of 5 X 500m Sprints on the WattBike (trying to build up to 2, then 3 lots of 5 X 500m in one session!)
Here are the results in comparison with the previous week:
There were several positives, most notably a new PB time (which I have just compared with my PB in March and was 37.54! so big improvement!), but more importantly the results showed that I need a better warm up for sprints. This was evident with my Peak Power being the highest during the last 500m, so either my legs took longer to warm up or I didn't give it my "all" in the others, should explain that.
Tuesday
Tuesday I did my 30 minute session on the WattBike, here are the results:
Monday
On Monday I did my second lot of 5 X 500m Sprints on the WattBike (trying to build up to 2, then 3 lots of 5 X 500m in one session!)
Here are the results in comparison with the previous week:
WattBike 500m Training (Interval Training - X 5, with 1 Minute Rest) | ||||||||
Date | Time | Watts Peak | Watts Av | RPM (Av) | RPM (Peak) | HR (Av) | Energy (kj) | Speed (Av) |
12/10/2011 | 33.35 | 1030 | 575 | 134 | 158 | 141 | 19.1 | 54.2 |
Wind Resistance 3 | 34.55 | 684 | 529 | 130 | 136 | 152 | 18.2 | 52.2 |
34.65 | 620 | 510 | 128 | 133 | 156 | 17.6 | 52 | |
34.53 | 617 | 513 | 129 | 136 | 157 | 17.7 | 52.3 | |
33.97 | 666 | 541 | 131 | 140 | 163 | 18.3 | 53.2 | |
Date | Time | Watts Peak | Watts Av | RPM (Av) | RPM (Peak) | HR (Av) | Energy (kj) | Speed (Av) |
17/10/2011 | 32.24 PB | 849 | 642 | 138 | 150 | 136 | 20.7 | 55.9 |
Wind Resistance 3 | 34.51 | 838 | 531 | 129 | 150 | 158 | 18.2 | 52.4 |
38.83 | 1003 | 482 | 124 | 154 | 159 | 17.2 | 50.4 | |
36.9 | 1038 | 454 | 122 | 162 | 158 | 16.7 | 48.9 | |
37.76 | 1192 | 440 | 119 | 167 | 163 | 16.6 | 47.8 | |
There were several positives, most notably a new PB time (which I have just compared with my PB in March and was 37.54! so big improvement!), but more importantly the results showed that I need a better warm up for sprints. This was evident with my Peak Power being the highest during the last 500m, so either my legs took longer to warm up or I didn't give it my "all" in the others, should explain that.
Tuesday
Tuesday I did my 30 minute session on the WattBike, here are the results:
WattBike 30 Minute Training Results | ||||||||
Date | Distance | Watts Peak | Watts Av | RPM (Av) | RPM (Peak) | HR (Av) | Energy (kj) | Speed (Av) |
7/10/2011 | 20,553m | 567 | 267 | 99 | 133 | 156 | 480.6 | 41.1 |
18/10/2011 | 21.539m | 720 | 276 | 96 | 136 | 162 | 485.7 | 44 |
I decided to push myself, and do the 30 minutes on the wind resistance "4", instead of the "3" from the previous session (shown above). The increase was obviously going to help me beat my best by giving me more power, but only if I could maintain the same rpm of the lower resistance. I managed to achieve my goal of keeping above 90 rpm and get an average of 96, plus increase the Wattage from my legs - all of which contributed to adding nearly a 1000m on to my PB distance! very pleased with this!
Wednesday (today!)
This morning I just did 20 minutes on the bike between 85 - 90 rpm to give my legs a "mini" rest, then did some light chest and core work. Hopefully will do some slideboard stuff when I get in (if my knees can take it!)
Jon
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