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OCD much?
So, as fun as the Kona was with the 100mm fork it was just too weird.
I found some coil springs (word to - Kronos Engineering for keeping old steel flying) to replace the busted MCU stacks in the old Judy SL I pulled off. The damper piston is still in good shape.
Now we are back to Laser Guided handling. God I love this bike.
J.
I found some coil springs (word to - Kronos Engineering for keeping old steel flying) to replace the busted MCU stacks in the old Judy SL I pulled off. The damper piston is still in good shape.
Now we are back to Laser Guided handling. God I love this bike.
J.
There's just something about the feel of a good mace.
I put the Kona Hot hardtail back together today.
Not to wax to starry eyed but, that 15 year old bike is still the most fun to ride MTB I've ever been on. It just "knows" what I want it to do. And, it will still pitch you over the bars when you go into an off camber turn over some logs too hot, because it keeps daring you to go faster - and I've got the fresh bruise to prove it.
The 100mm fork dulls the laser like handling a but, it's what I had lying around so, I'm learning the Kona's new manners.
J.
Not to wax to starry eyed but, that 15 year old bike is still the most fun to ride MTB I've ever been on. It just "knows" what I want it to do. And, it will still pitch you over the bars when you go into an off camber turn over some logs too hot, because it keeps daring you to go faster - and I've got the fresh bruise to prove it.
The 100mm fork dulls the laser like handling a but, it's what I had lying around so, I'm learning the Kona's new manners.
J.
Is this mike on?
As much as the domain service reminds me about the bill for this thing you'd think that I post more often.
Maybe I will...
Good news is that Privateer is alive and well and looking forward to some racing. Maybe more TT's and MTB races this season but, racing none the less.
Jason.
Maybe I will...
Good news is that Privateer is alive and well and looking forward to some racing. Maybe more TT's and MTB races this season but, racing none the less.
Jason.
HELLO RACE FANS!!
You know it, you want it, we're bringing it!!
Privateer proudly presents "Gone in 250m" at Encino Velodrome.
Tell your friends, tell your neighbors, get your bikes, boot up, and come race!
Also there are "Low Key TT's" in the AM before the race.
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REGISTRATION: Opens at 8:15am Closes at 9:15 am. Racing
starts at 9:30am. Track opens for Warm-up at 8:15am. Entry $10, Oneentry
fee and race as many events as you like. Race day entries only. Makechecks
payable to Encino Velo Cycling Club. Must sign Standard Athlete’sRelease
form. Racers under 18 years must have signature of parent or guardian on
the release form.
RULES: Must have track experience. All 2010 USCF rules apply. Helmets
must be worn at all times while on the bike.
Info and results http://www.encinovelo.org/
LOCATION: Encino Velodrome17301 Oxnard St, .Encino, CA. 91416
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And a swap meet.
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That is all.
J.
Privateer proudly presents "Gone in 250m" at Encino Velodrome.
Tell your friends, tell your neighbors, get your bikes, boot up, and come race!
Also there are "Low Key TT's" in the AM before the race.
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APRIL 17, MAY 15, JULY 10
Encino Velo
Low Key Time Trials
Low Key Time Trials
REGISTRATION: Opens at 8:15am Closes at 9:15 am. Racing
starts at 9:30am. Track opens for Warm-up at 8:15am. Entry $10, Oneentry
fee and race as many events as you like. Race day entries only. Makechecks
payable to Encino Velo Cycling Club. Must sign Standard Athlete’sRelease
form. Racers under 18 years must have signature of parent or guardian on
the release form.
RULES: Must have track experience. All 2010 USCF rules apply. Helmets
must be worn at all times while on the bike.
Individual events
500m Time Trial
1000m Time Trial
2000m Time Trial
3000m Time Trial
4000m Time Trial
Flying 200 Encino style
Team Time Trial & Team Sprints
*Must provide holders for Team Time Trial and TeamSprint.
Team events
4000m Team Time Trial
3000m Team Time Trial
Team Sprint
Race information email:500m Time Trial
1000m Time Trial
2000m Time Trial
3000m Time Trial
4000m Time Trial
Flying 200 Encino style
Team Time Trial & Team Sprints
*Must provide holders for Team Time Trial and TeamSprint.
Team events
4000m Team Time Trial
3000m Team Time Trial
Team Sprint
Info and results http://www.encinovelo.org/
LOCATION: Encino Velodrome17301 Oxnard St, .Encino, CA. 91416
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And a swap meet.
Bicycle Swap Meet
Saturday April 17, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Sellers only $10 Vendors & Bike Shops-$40
Buyers- FREE
Encino Velodrome –Oxnard and Louise streets in Encino Ca.
Encinovelodrome.org
Other track events on same day : 9:00 AM Keirin School P/B Prostate Cancer Awareness Project 12:00 PM Bob Hansing Memorial Cup Series Omniums & Madison RACING For more info: Ken Avchen TRCKRCR@aol.com
Please help spread the word!
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That is all.
J.
81.8kph
81.8kph is 50.8mph is my new speed record down Miguelito Canyon.
In the process of setting the above record I nearly slammed into a doe that decided her best plan of evasive action when faced with The Meat Pie flying down at her was to run directly in front of said flying Meat Pie. Since I know how stupid deer can be I backed off the gravity fueled fun and slowed allowing her to cross in front - at that point her two other deer buddies I didn't see jumped from the brush and decided they needed to run across the road in front of me too.
Deer are stupid like horses, only faster and more tasty.
In addition, today was the first 12C ride of the year and apparently it killed the battery in the SRM crank. Zero offset dropped from 565 to 0 in the first 10min of the ride. Seems that even though the SRM is from good German stock it's adapted to the SoCal weather completely. Now it's off to Colorado for service, and I'm on the hamster wheel if I want power data. Can I leverage this into a Quarq Cinco purchase though...?
Interbike was good. Greg did a good write up of the trip here: Interbike write up
I've actually ridden my bike a bit. At least to the point that I don't want to cry when I go hard for longer than five minutes. It's going to be a loooong winter...maybe I will go play with TjK in the mud on the CX bike.
J.
In the process of setting the above record I nearly slammed into a doe that decided her best plan of evasive action when faced with The Meat Pie flying down at her was to run directly in front of said flying Meat Pie. Since I know how stupid deer can be I backed off the gravity fueled fun and slowed allowing her to cross in front - at that point her two other deer buddies I didn't see jumped from the brush and decided they needed to run across the road in front of me too.
Deer are stupid like horses, only faster and more tasty.
In addition, today was the first 12C ride of the year and apparently it killed the battery in the SRM crank. Zero offset dropped from 565 to 0 in the first 10min of the ride. Seems that even though the SRM is from good German stock it's adapted to the SoCal weather completely. Now it's off to Colorado for service, and I'm on the hamster wheel if I want power data. Can I leverage this into a Quarq Cinco purchase though...?
Interbike was good. Greg did a good write up of the trip here: Interbike write up
I've actually ridden my bike a bit. At least to the point that I don't want to cry when I go hard for longer than five minutes. It's going to be a loooong winter...maybe I will go play with TjK in the mud on the CX bike.
J.
TdF
It's done. Now WTF the am I going to do with 5hrs of TV watching time I've built into my day?
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3 weeks of being back on the bike. I'm still brutally fat and slow. CTL is up to a whopping 35. woo.
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Since Assos changed the formulation of their chamois cream I've been at a total loss for friction reduction that keeps saddle sores at bay - while still providing that 'minty fresh balls' feeling. I'm happy to report that I have found two reasonable substitutes: DZNuts and Chamois Butt'r Euro style.
The DZNuts is the more expensive of the two and has the bigger burn factor on first application but the Chamois Butt'r is thicker and has a more lasting warming sensation. The one concern I have about the DZNuts is the toothpaste tube like applicator that I know will have me struggling to get the last bits out near the end of it's life.
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For better or worse this race season seems to be the nadir of what is apparently my 4 year rhythm of racing. It seems I go three years real hard, race like crazy, then get tired of all the work required to get to the races and lose the motivation required to actually get out to the races. It's not the training or the pain of racing; I love that. It's the unidimensional nature of life as a bike racer that gets in the way. Maybe I just live too far away from the racing I like to do...
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Locally I know there are big changes afoot with racing clubs.
This will serve as the first notification that Privateer will accept applications for review for new members.
It's an early sign up window I know, but if your team is folding and/or you want to race in new kit during the upcoming cyclocross season contact Privateer.
J.
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3 weeks of being back on the bike. I'm still brutally fat and slow. CTL is up to a whopping 35. woo.
-------------
Since Assos changed the formulation of their chamois cream I've been at a total loss for friction reduction that keeps saddle sores at bay - while still providing that 'minty fresh balls' feeling. I'm happy to report that I have found two reasonable substitutes: DZNuts and Chamois Butt'r Euro style.
The DZNuts is the more expensive of the two and has the bigger burn factor on first application but the Chamois Butt'r is thicker and has a more lasting warming sensation. The one concern I have about the DZNuts is the toothpaste tube like applicator that I know will have me struggling to get the last bits out near the end of it's life.
-------------
For better or worse this race season seems to be the nadir of what is apparently my 4 year rhythm of racing. It seems I go three years real hard, race like crazy, then get tired of all the work required to get to the races and lose the motivation required to actually get out to the races. It's not the training or the pain of racing; I love that. It's the unidimensional nature of life as a bike racer that gets in the way. Maybe I just live too far away from the racing I like to do...
-------------
Locally I know there are big changes afoot with racing clubs.
This will serve as the first notification that Privateer will accept applications for review for new members.
It's an early sign up window I know, but if your team is folding and/or you want to race in new kit during the upcoming cyclocross season contact Privateer.
J.
Sisyphus
ATL = 8.6
CTL = 19
FTP=240W
Body Weight = "that's no moon, that's a space station!"
Jason.
CTL = 19
FTP=240W
Body Weight = "that's no moon, that's a space station!"
Jason.
Twitter is the anti-blog
Just like the title says. Twitter is the anti-blog. Or the lazy man's blog, or whatever. Point being, you can tweet your ass off and feel like you've blogged. Not the case. So, I'm trying to go "old school" and push past the 140 character limit. And I mean besides, what else are you going to read Tuesday afternoon when you should really be working?
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Since it's been a while...
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The Bos:
To all the pro roadies (and posers) that could never hope to even sniff at a 1:01kilo, or a sub 10s flying 200m - STFU about Theo Bos. You don't know what you're talking about and that's the end of it. I won't even validate your argument with any sort of response - well except to laugh in your face and walk away.
If you don't know what I'm talking about you can watch this: www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8K_7bJQaaI
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Boom Boom the crack head?
Boonen. Tommeke can't you at least get caught in flagrante delicto with some "pros" and the Coke, instead of saying, "I get hammered and loose control" Pussy. Cipo would have, well, Cipo would have never gotten caught.
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Great Giro - Bad Giro:
The coverage on Universal HD's webcast is what I've always wanted for a grand tour. No Phil. No Paul. No Bob. No commercials, just the RAI-TV live feed, and only one talking head to have to drown out. I don't care what the racer's back story is - I'm here to watch the racing thank you very much. Now stop talking so I can think.
Poor Levi. Poor VdV. Lance?
Poor Voeckler. (OK I didn't mean that one) hehehe. >:}
At least Menchov proved he wasn't a pod person by showing some emotion on the last day.
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Collar Bones:
Breaking them sucks. 15 years of racing, and my first collar bone break on Cinco de Mayo. Totally my fault - I can be a dumbass at times I guess.
With no riding for the past 6 weeks, I'm getting fat enough to have my own gravitational field. If I throw the cats just right, I can get them to a stable orbit around me.
Just to add a little more mental torture on the whole IR list thing, my brother kindly setup a family vacation to Tahoe over Memorial Day weekend/week. I was stoked until I broke the collar bone and realized it meant I'd be sitting on my ass, drinking cocktails out of boredom because I can't ride. (The Gondola to the top of Heavenly was painful, so many cool trails to ride) No paddling, no sailing, no rock climbing - and I think gambling at the casinos is about as stupid as asking to get hit in the face with a hammer. I don't like to pay voluntary taxes.
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No District ITT
No District TTT
No Master's States
Since Master's Nats isn't going to be at Indy I was hoping to at least have one event to salvage for the season, when it was rumored to be at ADT. Now it seems it's going to be in COS. Greeeaaattt.....
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Maybe this is the first season I "race" CX?
Christ, that means running at some point....without getting chased by a bear. Where will I find the motivation without the big snarling carnivore?
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SuperDave at Felt has to be a little proud, and a little pissed that every bike manufacturer is following nearly all of the Felt DA design cues, while giving them none of the credit. Figures.
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Mavic and the stupidity that most cyclists have about equipment choices:
"Crabon" performs poorly in compression. That's why you shouldn't use it that way. It might just break your shoulder to teach that lesson, as a Velonews tech editor has recently demonstrated. (props to BSNYC for conveying the general distaste and over use of the material with nothing more than a simple misspelling)
Even without the crabon spokes those wheels are a design travesty. They are slightly less aero than a standard brick and not nearly as attractive, while still weighing about the same as a steel wire spoked wheel. Wow. Where can I spend $2k with less effect? Stoopid Monkey.
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Whew. That's all for now.
J.
--------------
Since it's been a while...
--------------
The Bos:
To all the pro roadies (and posers) that could never hope to even sniff at a 1:01kilo, or a sub 10s flying 200m - STFU about Theo Bos. You don't know what you're talking about and that's the end of it. I won't even validate your argument with any sort of response - well except to laugh in your face and walk away.
If you don't know what I'm talking about you can watch this: www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8K_7bJQaaI
-----------
Boom Boom the crack head?
Boonen. Tommeke can't you at least get caught in flagrante delicto with some "pros" and the Coke, instead of saying, "I get hammered and loose control" Pussy. Cipo would have, well, Cipo would have never gotten caught.
--------------
Great Giro - Bad Giro:
The coverage on Universal HD's webcast is what I've always wanted for a grand tour. No Phil. No Paul. No Bob. No commercials, just the RAI-TV live feed, and only one talking head to have to drown out. I don't care what the racer's back story is - I'm here to watch the racing thank you very much. Now stop talking so I can think.
Poor Levi. Poor VdV. Lance?
Poor Voeckler. (OK I didn't mean that one) hehehe. >:}
At least Menchov proved he wasn't a pod person by showing some emotion on the last day.
---------------
Collar Bones:
Breaking them sucks. 15 years of racing, and my first collar bone break on Cinco de Mayo. Totally my fault - I can be a dumbass at times I guess.
With no riding for the past 6 weeks, I'm getting fat enough to have my own gravitational field. If I throw the cats just right, I can get them to a stable orbit around me.
Just to add a little more mental torture on the whole IR list thing, my brother kindly setup a family vacation to Tahoe over Memorial Day weekend/week. I was stoked until I broke the collar bone and realized it meant I'd be sitting on my ass, drinking cocktails out of boredom because I can't ride. (The Gondola to the top of Heavenly was painful, so many cool trails to ride) No paddling, no sailing, no rock climbing - and I think gambling at the casinos is about as stupid as asking to get hit in the face with a hammer. I don't like to pay voluntary taxes.
----------------
No District ITT
No District TTT
No Master's States
Since Master's Nats isn't going to be at Indy I was hoping to at least have one event to salvage for the season, when it was rumored to be at ADT. Now it seems it's going to be in COS. Greeeaaattt.....
-----------------
Maybe this is the first season I "race" CX?
Christ, that means running at some point....without getting chased by a bear. Where will I find the motivation without the big snarling carnivore?
------------------
SuperDave at Felt has to be a little proud, and a little pissed that every bike manufacturer is following nearly all of the Felt DA design cues, while giving them none of the credit. Figures.
------------------
Mavic and the stupidity that most cyclists have about equipment choices:
"Crabon" performs poorly in compression. That's why you shouldn't use it that way. It might just break your shoulder to teach that lesson, as a Velonews tech editor has recently demonstrated. (props to BSNYC for conveying the general distaste and over use of the material with nothing more than a simple misspelling)
Even without the crabon spokes those wheels are a design travesty. They are slightly less aero than a standard brick and not nearly as attractive, while still weighing about the same as a steel wire spoked wheel. Wow. Where can I spend $2k with less effect? Stoopid Monkey.
---------------------
Whew. That's all for now.
J.
Powerless
The SRM is back in Colorado Springs.
No display, bad speed pin contact, and battery won't take a charge.
Hopefully it's not more to fix than buy a new one. $850 bucks for a bike computer (2x what I paid for the laptop I'm writing this on) is tough to choke back.
Rolling around on some new rubber from Challenge tires. Wow. I forgot what 300TPI "race" tires felt like. Spending 97% of my time on rock hard training tires has me thinking these are going flat all the time, they are that buttery smooth.
If I had my PM I'd do some rolling resistance testing. :-/
Blog has been a little abandoned lately. Not much racing for me, many house projects, and honestly I'm still a bit depressed about putting one of my dogs down. Not to get all Tyler Hamilton but it basically sucked.
Chance to race at ADT and Encino this weekend, and if I'm really feeling froggy there's the Long Beach Gran Prix! Or, I'm still moving furniture and doing prep work on the floors...
J.
No display, bad speed pin contact, and battery won't take a charge.
Hopefully it's not more to fix than buy a new one. $850 bucks for a bike computer (2x what I paid for the laptop I'm writing this on) is tough to choke back.
Rolling around on some new rubber from Challenge tires. Wow. I forgot what 300TPI "race" tires felt like. Spending 97% of my time on rock hard training tires has me thinking these are going flat all the time, they are that buttery smooth.
If I had my PM I'd do some rolling resistance testing. :-/
Blog has been a little abandoned lately. Not much racing for me, many house projects, and honestly I'm still a bit depressed about putting one of my dogs down. Not to get all Tyler Hamilton but it basically sucked.
Chance to race at ADT and Encino this weekend, and if I'm really feeling froggy there's the Long Beach Gran Prix! Or, I'm still moving furniture and doing prep work on the floors...
J.
The Meat Pie Flies Again!
Raced the Piru 20km TT Sunday AM, carpooled with TnA. The first real ITT of the 2009 season.
It was windy. Strong tailwind on the outleg and a gnarly headwind home.
266WAP, 271WP, 49.6kph avg outbound.
Did I mention there was a tailwind?
260W AP, 271W NP, 31.0kph avg.
I did say wind right?
~12min to the turn, ~19:30 to the finish. 31:26 @ 262W AP, 271W NP, 38kph avg.
All in all, not bad for the first TT effort of the season. I was convinced that I had totally blown the pacing on the outleg and gone too hard because I was sailing the tailwind and it felt great. Can't believe that I even split the power. Hell, I was holding 65kph through some sections and couldn't help myself.
Well, no racing for me next weekend. Jenelle's birthday celebration and brew club - so I'm still a wiener.
J.
It was windy. Strong tailwind on the outleg and a gnarly headwind home.
266WAP, 271WP, 49.6kph avg outbound.
Did I mention there was a tailwind?
260W AP, 271W NP, 31.0kph avg.
I did say wind right?
~12min to the turn, ~19:30 to the finish. 31:26 @ 262W AP, 271W NP, 38kph avg.
All in all, not bad for the first TT effort of the season. I was convinced that I had totally blown the pacing on the outleg and gone too hard because I was sailing the tailwind and it felt great. Can't believe that I even split the power. Hell, I was holding 65kph through some sections and couldn't help myself.
Well, no racing for me next weekend. Jenelle's birthday celebration and brew club - so I'm still a wiener.
J.