Dan333SP

Got to race at the NASCAR track here in Richmond, which made for a fast day. This is 2 laps to go, I'm 1st wheel stringing out the main field trying in vain to get back in touch with the break. Yes, my legs really are that hairy and I have no plans to shave them.

Photo courtesy Nick Davis Photography.

Ygduf

again, no socks.

have you crashed? or put on embro or sunscreen? all that hair... yuck.

grow some dreadlocks and go full-on nasty!

mattm

I thought he just had really tan legs.

Dan333SP

I'm normally fairly dark skinned, but no amount of sun can hide that hair.

Yes, I've crashed and had to patch up my leg wounds, no, it wasn't fun, but I still don't feel the need to shave and my wife certainly would prefer that I didn't. Queue the "Oooh, your wife has never felt smooth man legs!". I was wearing socks, very short ones, which is of course a violation of the rules and so on but I see no advantage to longer socks unless it's chilly.

globecanvas

I think the actual rule is, you are allowed to have ape man legs, but only if you are actually in the break

shovelhd

Incorrect. You are only allowed to have ape man legs if you are a Cat1.

wktmeow

In some difficulty chasing back to the field after being held up by a crash and taking a look at the camera. Made it back just barely. Photo by Katie Troung

TMonk

Nice selfie in your avatar.

Ygduf

which one are you?

wktmeow

I'm on the blue bike grimacing for the camera

Tyrell

kmill23

Cat 3 crit at Race du Lac in Lake Charles this weekend. Small field that started off with a BANG from the gun. I was immediately in chase-mode trying to stay in contact. I was NOT ready for the immediate sprint with the 13-man field. Attack after attack, and a long chase by another team protecting their GC lead made for a pretty fast crit. I was definitely suffering (photo taken by my brother):

ovoleg

haha I wear socks, they just aren't knee high

Andy STi

Top of the climb in Saturday's Gorge Roubaix in The Dalles, OR
I'm second wheel.
Photo by Steve Fitzgerald

MDcatV

^That's a nice picture. sounds like a nice weekend of racing, congrats!

Pac NW guys get some great photos, there was a guy who used to post here whose name I cant remember that always had frame-able stuff.

waterrockets 

That's a really cool and unique shot, Andy.

tetonrider

oarsome! that really captures the lonely feeling one can have going solo/small group into that wind. great to read your report and result in the other thread!

Tyrell

Very sweet photo!

grolby

Not that you posted this looking for fit advice, but your handlebars look WAY too close to me.

Rad.

waterrockets 

Interesting. I see why you say that, as there is a lot of femur/elbow interference there, but eyeballs look right through the bars to see the front hub, which is a fine starting point for fit.

kmill23

I actually thought the same thing when I posted the picture, grobly. I do have somewhat gangly arms and legs, which makes bike fit somewhat interesting for me. I do think in this picture, I'm further forward on the saddle that I typically ride.

Anyone with suggestions on any changes I should make? I feel fine on the bike as is . . . but I'm always willing to listen!

grolby

I don't want to suggest that there's necessarily anything wrong there that you should make changes to. Especially if you feel comfortable. After all, it's just one photo. It was just off the top of my head that your bars look close, and you look surprisingly upright given the amount of drop you have. But like I said, it's one static photo, and I'm a very long way from being any sort of fit guru so I wouldn't worry too much about it. It's a nice shot, by the way - good job to your brother.

bmcphx

This is the most obvious pain face I think I've ever worn.





From The Cycling Shot.

aaronmcd

40 minutes of pain at the Santa Cruz Classic Criterium



Photo credit - Sandi Burgar (theleaderjersey.com)

Andy STi

What was the temp? That looks like a heavy jacket