Road Bike Racing - 12.5 months...

...from my first race, I am now a Cat 3.

That is all.

Congratulations!

Had to trump me didn't you.

Congrats. Good luck.

Had to trump me didn't you.

Congrats. Good luck.

Sorry! I'm sure you'll do well in the 4's and upgrade again in no time.

what took you so long?

Yeah, really, kids these days have no work ethic :D

I'm jealous. Congrats.

I'm jealous. Congrats.

Dude, either you don't race enough, race like a caveman, or totally fudge your posted PM numbers :p You'll be a 3 soon.

Dude, either you don't race enough, race like a caveman, or totally fudge your posted PM numbers :p You'll be a 3 soon.

You don't believe I have a 900 watt sprint? I know it's tough to believe such huge raw power comes out of such shapely guads.

You don't believe I have a 900 watt sprint? I know it's tough to believe such huge raw power comes out of such shapely guads.

Oh yeah. That is pretty f'n weak ;)

I forgot that all races end in a field sprint.

And out of my hair ;) And that English guy has catted up too.

Oh boy, I'm sure going to have fun dealing with him. At least he's in NorCal.

I'm sure Justin and Nate will be out of your way in 4 or 5 races.

Speaking of Norcal, I missed the boat on the San Dimas stage race... how is the Orosi (sp?) road race up there?

Not bad, it is a 28ish mile loop with about 2k worth of climbing per lap. I think the 4's do two laps. It is about a 5 mile section of flat to the finish so if you get gapped on the climb you still have time to get back on. Orosi also sees a very small turn out usually.

Are you doing cooperopolis? That is a cant miss race.

Not bad, it is a 28ish mile loop with about 2k worth of climbing per lap.

You guys make me cry.

16 years since my first race. I'll never be a Cat 3.

Balance is restored to the Force.

Not bad. That's just about my dream.

16 years since my first race. I'll never be a Cat 3.

Balance is restored to the Force.

why not? it's not exactly the hardest thing in the world to achieve.

16 years since my first race. I'll never be a Cat 3.

I'm 10% there... or 15%, depending on how you count, on the "experience" track. I'm not sure if my finish at Pine Flat counts as in the pack or not (probably not), since there wasn't really one. I'd like to be able to do it on points, but I'll take it however I can get it. With those z-team and ucla guys out of the way I think I have a reasonable shot now.

I'm 10% there... or 15%, depending on how you count, on the "experience" track. I'm not sure if my finish at Pine Flat counts as in the pack or not (probably not), since there wasn't really one. I'd like to be able to do it on points, but I'll take it however I can get it.

i'm sure both of you could easily hit it, all you have to do is shave 10-15,000 miles off of your annual mileage.

i'm sure both of you could easily hit it, all you have to do is shave 10-15,000 miles off of your annual mileage.

Oh, my mileage is way down. I'm working on it...

why not? it's not exactly the hardest thing in the world to achieve.

Unless, like me, you lack both talent and commitment. Pcad seems to have the commitment, or at least the obsession.

Oh yeah, congratulations!