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**rola643** · 07-01-2011, 01:45 PM

I feel like I have reached a plateau in my riding and want to continue to try and become faster and stronger. Got a Bowflex to help with overall conditioning but want something more cycling specific.

Broke down and ordered the Carmichael Time Crunched Cyclist book a few minutes ago. I had originally went to his site to order the book and I was good with the 19.95 price tag and some shipping. I cancelled my order when I got to the checkout and they wanted 12.67 to ship it UPS Ground!! Ended up getting the book and shipping for 14.95.

As I see it they screwed themselves out of a sale by being that greedy!

**Poolie** · 07-01-2011, 01:55 PM

So how are you liking the bowflex? I'm at the similar place you are knowing that I need to start working on my entire body, not just my legs.

I look forward to hearing what you think about the Carmichael training book. Have thought about it a couple times myself. If you like it I'll probably pull the trigger and get it.

**rola643** · 07-01-2011, 02:26 PM

Oh man I LOVE the bowflex! Honestly it's cutting into my ride time a bit. I have decided to back down if not quit anymore leg work during the summer...it actually feels like it is hurting me a bit. Legs feel like they get tired much faster...In just a few short weeks I can tell a difference in my core and shoulders which has translted very nicely while riding.

I refused for a long time to buy books like that. I was of the mind, if I ride it will come. I have changed my mind slightly now, I have a goal and right now have stalled in reaching that goal. Been a few factors in that this year tho

I'm hoping the book will concentrate power and speed work. It seems like my time to ride gets less and less. It has been a busy summer so far and more things on the books that will hinder me somewhat.

I'm already planning for the winter. I did little to nothing this past winter and paid dearly for being lazy and not wanting to ride more in the cold....got a change that.