AMFJ

The ones headed home after the Pro 1/2 crit.

globecanvas

@shovelhd, will you be volunteering or spectating at Quabbin? I know it's not a USAC race but I think it's in your backyard.

caloso

Juniors' moms.

Gramercy

I wish one day licenses were available for cat 4. $70 is a lot to spend if one only plans on racing 2 or 3 times in a year.

gsteinb

don't you have indoor NYC parking?

shovelhd

It is in my backyard. No plans as yet. You are welcome to stop by.

globecanvas

Leaning against doing the race but I'll def be in touch if I do.

furiousferret

Going up to SF for a day to see the Giants Championship Ring Presentation (and game of course). Since my favorite sports team is on a once in a lifetime run I may as well see at least one celebration in person. Almost tempted to stick around and see a Warriors game, but I've blown enough money for the weekend.

topflightpro

Speaking of junior racing, I've been thinking it would be fun to include a six pack of beer as the prize for the junior racing. It would go to the parents, of course, but it seems kind of like a cool price. Mom or Dad gets the six pack for the junior winning.

TheKillerPenguin

This morning I was offered a job that is basically whatever I want it to be, however many hours I want it to be weekly, at a rate of my choosing, either on the payroll or subcontracting depending on what I prefer, I get flown over to Belgium a couple of times a year, I get to work remotely, and it starts immediately after the race season ends. Blindsided and humbled.

hack

You could hit up Sea Otter on your way up or down, too. Giants currently taking full advantage of their odd year, championship hangover.

furiousferret

Wish I could, but we're taking advantage of my wife's Southwest points and flying up and back the next morning. Sea Otter was one of my A races, so hopefully next year. Funny thing is, on a bad traffic day it may be faster for us to get to ATT Park than Dodger Stadium.

That's friggin awesome! You'll get a break from the harsh competition of Northeast racing and get some easy wins on the other side of the pond...and waffles.

gsteinb

I game pretty close to snapping my shin last night. Was finishing up some yard work in prep for our open house sunday. I was backing up a wheelbarrow full of bricks from under the deck and went a bit too far and had my legs taken out from under me by a raised garden bed. Wheelbarrow came down on my shin and my leg got wedged against the edge of the bed. Pretty nasty scrape, bruise, and a wildly sore calf.

shovelhd

Nice!!! Best of luck to you.

shovelhd

Hang in there buddy.

TMonk

Yikes! That sounds nasty @gsteinb.

Also, awesome on the job prospect TKP!

globecanvas

TKP well done! Git yer walloon on.

Gsteinb take it easy man.

Hermes

Tkp. Well done. Gsteinb. Heal up.

furiousferret

I have a question for the tall people.

I'm looking around for a bike my nephew can ride. He's 6' 3" and my plan is to have him ride my cross bike (a 52 cm Felt) and add a longer stem and seatpost. Would this work or would it just be way too cramped for him?

revchuck 

I'm 6'2" and there's no way I could be comfortable on a 52. My main bike is a 58, with 9.7cm of seat/bar drop, a 110mm stem and 583mm top tube.

big john

It might work to just putt around on. I'm 6'2" and I ride 62, 63, or 64 cm frames, but I like the bars real high.

AMFJ

I'm 6'4". I've tried to ride my wife's 54 bike. You have to have a really long seat post to raise it enough and still be safe, and then you are going to have some serious drop to the handlebar.

I agree with above, if the goal is just to get around, he will be fine. If you are hoping for him to ride in a group ride, I doubt it will be all that comfortable.

shovelhd

I am 5'10" with a 52cm CX bike and it's too small.

furiousferret

Ugh,

That's the answer I was afraid to hear. The good thing is it seems to be a buyers market on used bikes for tall people.

caloso

He will look like a circus bear.