fubar5
06-25-02, 08:54 AM
So Joe, how's the roadie life going? Are you taking the locals to the cleaners yet?
Road Cycling - Paging Joe, our new roadie
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Joe Gardner
06-25-02, 11:32 AM
It's going good, not putting on as many miles as i would like, but still getting in ~120 - 150 miles a week. I have yet to ride with any other roadies, all my rides have been alone. Just trying to get a few thousand base miles before i really start training, or think about racing.
Im working on it day by day. I finaly made it up to 35mph on a sprint. Flat ground, no wind. I was excited. Last month, i had a hard time hitting 32mph. I still cant climb hills, somthing I really need to work on.
Im working on it day by day. I finaly made it up to 35mph on a sprint. Flat ground, no wind. I was excited. Last month, i had a hard time hitting 32mph. I still cant climb hills, somthing I really need to work on.
Joe Gardner
06-25-02, 11:33 AM
How about yourself? Whats the latest?
fubar5
06-25-02, 11:53 AM
Originally posted by Joe Gardner
How about yourself? Whats the latest?
Not much, my big ring is wearing out though (ha ha). I've been working on my cornering skills in an effort to get ready to race(there are mostly crits around here). I'm looking to start racing in the July/August time frame. There aren't a whole lot of races in those months but I'm not looking for a full schedule, I just want to get an idea of where I stand. I ordered a Coda Expert saddle from Nashbar yesterday, hopefully it will fit better than my Max Flite. My rear is really starting to suffer, and I can feel the saddle cutting off blood flow.
How about yourself? Whats the latest?
Not much, my big ring is wearing out though (ha ha). I've been working on my cornering skills in an effort to get ready to race(there are mostly crits around here). I'm looking to start racing in the July/August time frame. There aren't a whole lot of races in those months but I'm not looking for a full schedule, I just want to get an idea of where I stand. I ordered a Coda Expert saddle from Nashbar yesterday, hopefully it will fit better than my Max Flite. My rear is really starting to suffer, and I can feel the saddle cutting off blood flow.
Joe Gardner
06-25-02, 12:19 PM
Nice! How many miles do you have on your bike this year?
KevinG
06-25-02, 01:45 PM
Fubar,
Joe isnt the only new roadie around here!:eek:
Joe isnt the only new roadie around here!:eek:
velocipedio
06-25-02, 04:31 PM
It's good to have all you erstwhile dirtbags joining the flatback ranks. Speed is fun!
BTW, my mileage for 2002, as of today's ride is 4694.05 km, or 2916.75 miles. Admittedly, that includes road and cyclocross, but the breakdown is about 75% road and 25% cyclocross.
BTW, my mileage for 2002, as of today's ride is 4694.05 km, or 2916.75 miles. Admittedly, that includes road and cyclocross, but the breakdown is about 75% road and 25% cyclocross.
jlisota
06-25-02, 05:17 PM
KevinG -
Is that the 2002 Buenos Aires? How's the ride? I am seriously considering picking up the same model. Any suggestions or upgrades, or did you stick with the stock setup?
That's a great looking bike!
Is that the 2002 Buenos Aires? How's the ride? I am seriously considering picking up the same model. Any suggestions or upgrades, or did you stick with the stock setup?
That's a great looking bike!
fubar5
06-26-02, 06:09 AM
Originally posted by Joe Gardner
Nice! How many miles do you have on your bike this year?
1180 or so. I've been having some problems with my computer though( hint hint, BS excuse). I haven't been getting in as many miles as I would like, but I pull a huge load at home and for me to be gone for hours everyday is pretty tough on the fam. I've started getting up at 5 am to get some miles in before work.
Nice! How many miles do you have on your bike this year?
1180 or so. I've been having some problems with my computer though( hint hint, BS excuse). I haven't been getting in as many miles as I would like, but I pull a huge load at home and for me to be gone for hours everyday is pretty tough on the fam. I've started getting up at 5 am to get some miles in before work.
KevinG
06-26-02, 10:48 AM
Originally posted by jlisota
KevinG -
Is that the 2002 Buenos Aires? How's the ride? I am seriously considering picking up the same model. Any suggestions or upgrades, or did you stick with the stock setup?
That's a great looking bike!
Yes it is a 2002 B A. It rides amazing. The bike is all stock except I put Time pedals and a WTB mountain bike saddle on it.
When I get to the shop tomorrow I will have a Selle Italia SLR XP saddle waiting for me.
KevinG -
Is that the 2002 Buenos Aires? How's the ride? I am seriously considering picking up the same model. Any suggestions or upgrades, or did you stick with the stock setup?
That's a great looking bike!
Yes it is a 2002 B A. It rides amazing. The bike is all stock except I put Time pedals and a WTB mountain bike saddle on it.
When I get to the shop tomorrow I will have a Selle Italia SLR XP saddle waiting for me.