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Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-12, 10:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 784
Posted By Sommando

What's the descending like? Is it super...

What's the descending like? Is it super technical? And are the turns marked accordingly?
05-03-12, 12:47 AM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 793,629
Posted By Sommando

Very late additions: De Vlees Huis Ronde...

Very late additions:

De Vlees Huis Ronde Road Race, Category 4:
This is a tough race, 60 miles, 2 down/uphill turnarounds per lap, a Bee farm on the course, and cow-filtered, near body...
04-11-12, 12:46 AM
Replies: 25,990
Views: 1,454,602
Posted By Sommando

The track is awesome! TNR just started up again,...

The track is awesome! TNR just started up again, and goes well into the year (September?). It's also a lot of fun for spectators, as there's always something going on. But, it's really cold, and the...
04-05-12, 01:27 AM
Replies: 3,036
Views: 360,393
Posted By Sommando

Nice video Klein, you got some great footage! I...

Nice video Klein, you got some great footage! I learned two things. First, I see how I was able to roll away early on since we were going so slow. Second, I am not very aero. And for the record, it...
03-13-12, 02:31 PM
Replies: 25,990
Views: 1,454,602
Posted By Sommando

Saw Kleinboogie at Fiesta today and he definitely...

Saw Kleinboogie at Fiesta today and he definitely did kill the last few! My first time doing these sprints, so I now know where the sprints are (start and finish) and that the last sprint is a whole...
03-08-12, 01:14 PM
Replies: 25,990
Views: 1,454,602
Posted By Sommando

Haha, no, but who knows what riding by nuclear...

Haha, no, but who knows what riding by nuclear reactors can do to yah? FWIW, the guy who looked a lot like Shaun Wallace (who I've seen at the velodrome here) was wearing the green Guinness kit that...
03-07-12, 09:43 PM
Replies: 3,036
Views: 360,393
Posted By Sommando

HMF, your video was a great learning tool for me...

HMF, your video was a great learning tool for me (thanks shovel!) but the last part (your yelling as the group catches you) made me feel terrible. I'm hoping there's a second video soon where you...
03-07-12, 09:30 PM
Replies: 25,990
Views: 1,454,602
Posted By Sommando

Did the Pendleton Ride today. Sort of (Long...

Did the Pendleton Ride today. Sort of (Long story). It's possible I saw Racer Ex and Shaun Wallace today. Can anyone confirm/deny?
03-04-12, 11:50 PM
Replies: 25,990
Views: 1,454,602
Posted By Sommando

This was a great week for me. From last Sunday to...

This was a great week for me. From last Sunday to Saturday, rode a total of ~350 miles, ~20000' of climbing in a little under 20 hours. A lot of that coming from a 120 mile ride of attrition...
02-26-12, 09:25 PM
Replies: 25,990
Views: 1,454,602
Posted By Sommando

Nice ride up Palomar for the first time today...

Nice ride up Palomar for the first time today (South Grade). Motorcycle traffic was nonexistent on the way down, so the descent was safe and fun....
02-22-12, 01:13 AM
Replies: 25,990
Views: 1,454,602
Posted By Sommando

Still recovering from a cold that the UCLA RR...

Still recovering from a cold that the UCLA RR made worse, so I'm sticking to trainer workouts. First time I've done the whole progression (20/10/5/2.5/1/.5) from one of the listed workouts. Didn't...
02-13-12, 01:57 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 793,629
Posted By Sommando

FSU Daulton RR Cat 4/5-48 miles, 3 16 mile loops ...

FSU Daulton RR Cat 4/5-48 miles, 3 16 mile loops

I really didn't know what to expect from this race going in. Coming from San Diego, I had no idea who to mark, what the course was like, but I...
02-08-12, 09:19 PM
Replies: 25,990
Views: 1,454,602
Posted By Sommando

~71 miles, 4500 feet of climbing, in a little...

~71 miles, 4500 feet of climbing, in a little under 4 hours. I am sore! For those who know the GWL, it's the basic 42 mile route (clockwise) with some additions.
08-25-11, 05:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 578
Posted By Sommando

San Clemente Criterium 8/28/11

Is anyone else doing this race on Sunday? It seems like only the 5s filled up and the other categories aren't very well represented yet.

Also, any opinions/advice for the course? I won't be able...
08-10-11, 11:24 AM
Replies: 25,990
Views: 1,454,602
Posted By Sommando

TMonk, the Flojos ride starts at the McDonalds on...

TMonk, the Flojos ride starts at the McDonalds on Telegraph (Otay Lakes Rd) in Chula Vista (right near the 805) at 8:30 on Sunday. It heads east on Otay to the base of Honey Springs (the 94) and...
08-07-11, 10:15 PM
Replies: 25,990
Views: 1,454,602
Posted By Sommando

This weekend I did the Swami's A (to the church)...

This weekend I did the Swami's A (to the church) and the Flojos (Flow-hose) rides. I expected a larger group for the Swami's ride, but it was plenty fast. I made the misfortune of attacking a mile...
08-05-11, 05:48 PM
Replies: 324
Views: 24,653
Posted By Sommando

Currently reading G R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice...

Currently reading G R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series (HBO series is titled "Game of Thrones"). Bought the first four books in a Costco pack 2-3 weeks ago, the fifth one yesterday. I'm on...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-11, 08:59 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,662
Posted By Sommando

While not exactly what you may want in response,...

While not exactly what you may want in response, (as I use tire levers) but I have used Continental GP4000s, Gatorskins and Hutchinsons (Blue ones, forget the model name) without pinching the inner...
04-28-11, 01:18 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,071
Posted By Sommando

I'm pretty sure you shouldn't be lactating at any...

I'm pretty sure you shouldn't be lactating at any portion of your ride. Racer Ex covered everything else
04-20-11, 02:00 AM
Replies: 25,990
Views: 1,454,602
Posted By Sommando

Saw the orthopedist for my collar bone, no...

Saw the orthopedist for my collar bone, no outdoor cycling for at least 12 weeks (up from previous estimate of 4-8) despite it "lining up well." But I signed up for two spinning classes, 2 days each,...
04-14-11, 07:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,943
Posted By Sommando

A blog (kind of) from a decent TTer in San Diego:...

A blog (kind of) from a decent TTer in San Diego: http://www.nytro.com/index.cfm/nytro-blog/
04-11-11, 11:57 PM
Replies: 25,990
Views: 1,454,602
Posted By Sommando

Rode a stationary bike for 20 minutes. First ride...

Rode a stationary bike for 20 minutes. First ride in a little over a week since breaking my collar bone. Can't believe I'm looking forward to a gym-bike with San Diego's weather right now!
04-04-11, 12:27 AM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 793,629
Posted By Sommando

Stream of consciousness not your thing? ...

Stream of consciousness not your thing?

Managed to break my collarbone 200meters from the finish in a crash that took 3 of our 4 riders (UCSD) out of the UCSB men's C race. Leadout trains, kind of...
03-30-11, 10:48 PM
Replies: 25,990
Views: 1,454,602
Posted By Sommando

I thought Fiesta was only Tues/Thurs? What time...

I thought Fiesta was only Tues/Thurs? What time is the Wednesday ride?
03-30-11, 12:03 AM
Replies: 25,990
Views: 1,454,602
Posted By Sommando

Did some TT practice at Fiesta Island today....

Did some TT practice at Fiesta Island today. Forgot how bad headwinds are, and I imagine these weren't even that bad...
03-29-11, 11:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 246
Posted By Sommando

I only see Collegiate categories listed on the...

I only see Collegiate categories listed on the Race Flyer. Can find it at Socalreg.com or the WCCC Cycling website if interested. I can't wait for this weekend!
03-26-11, 11:34 PM
Replies: 25,990
Views: 1,454,602
Posted By Sommando

Did the Swami's B ride for the first time....

Did the Swami's B ride for the first time. Apparently not the best turnout ever, but I think we started with ~25. Our group fell apart from the beginning, and I finished with 2 others. Did my best to...
03-18-11, 11:02 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,870,528
Posted By Sommando

Tour de Murrieta Road Race (Cat 5) UCSD kit ...

Tour de Murrieta Road Race (Cat 5) UCSD kit
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Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-11, 08:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,981
Posted By Sommando

If you want to race, make sure to get paddle...

If you want to race, make sure to get paddle shifters. I have the sora/tiagra mix and the thumb-shifter is impossible to reach from the drops (specialized Allez 2007 model, maybe no longer an issue?)
03-15-11, 11:10 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,870,528
Posted By Sommando

Going off the front for about a lap. If only I...

Going off the front for about a lap. If only I had known someone had jumped too!
(Despite the tag, I do own the photo!)
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03-13-11, 06:07 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 793,629
Posted By Sommando

TdMurrieta

Tour de Murrieta 2011- Cat 5

This race was a blast! Having never done an Omnium type race before, I didn’t know what to expect, but now know why these sell out so quickly!

First off, I want to...
03-12-11, 08:21 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 3,884
Posted By Sommando

Those are some really good pictures! And do...

Those are some really good pictures!

And do you know of other photographers at the course?
03-11-11, 07:29 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 3,884
Posted By Sommando

edit: nevermind, found what I was looking for

edit: nevermind, found what I was looking for
03-10-11, 02:30 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 3,884
Posted By Sommando

We're confined to one side of the road going up...

We're confined to one side of the road going up the dirt section right? May make passing up the hill interesting...
03-09-11, 06:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 592
Posted By Sommando

One other thing, The ride back to the start...

One other thing,
The ride back to the start after the TT is awesome! You get a great view of the surrounding country and then a really fun descent (albeit at the cost of a little climbing).

I'm...
03-09-11, 05:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 592
Posted By Sommando

Well I road the course today (TT, Crit and...

Well I road the course today (TT, Crit and Circuit) and I'm glad I did!

The TT course:
(I drove first, round 9am then rode on my bike round 10am)

I think they just graded the course so there...
03-07-11, 02:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 592
Posted By Sommando

True, but since I haven't seen the course and...

True, but since I haven't seen the course and they included "bring tubes" as a side note on the course description, I was a bit worried. I think I'm going to ride this Wednesday to get a feel for the...
03-07-11, 01:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 592
Posted By Sommando

I'll be there in the 5s. My biggest concern now...

I'll be there in the 5s. My biggest concern now is getting back to my car after the TT.

Are there any other 5s going to this? Omnium or just the weekend races?
03-01-11, 01:29 AM
Replies: 25,990
Views: 1,454,602
Posted By Sommando

Went out for a longer ride today (80 miles)....

Went out for a longer ride today (80 miles). Apparently went harder than I thought yesterday and felt it from the start, but happy with today's ride. Also a bonus to happen upon some teammates from...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-09, 12:37 AM
Replies: 178
Views: 8,358
Posted By Sommando

pot meet kettle? Your posts take up a lot of...

pot meet kettle? Your posts take up a lot of people's energy, and it all seems to be wasted too...
06-05-09, 04:54 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,512
Posted By Sommando

Before this race I used to look forward to eating...

Before this race I used to look forward to eating donuts. My life has been forever changed. =(
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-09, 10:02 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,278
Posted By Sommando

I was in your position a few weeks ago, as I...

I was in your position a few weeks ago, as I competed in my first race at Dana Point.

I think the most important thing you could do to best prepare yourself for an upcoming race is to get...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-09, 09:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 493
Posted By Sommando

Do you have a program that gives your data in a...

Do you have a program that gives your data in a sexy, European woman's accent?
04-28-09, 12:21 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,949
Posted By Sommando

I guess it just depends where you were watching...

I guess it just depends where you were watching the race from. From what I saw, the Felt Beast let the other rider in front of him between turn 6 and 1 (for the audience), but took over on the back...
04-26-09, 07:10 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,949
Posted By Sommando

This was the first race I've ever done, so I am...

This was the first race I've ever done, so I am happy that I survived the Crash 5's; which interestingly didn't crash...

Unfortunately, my teammate was in the final crash in the Cat. 4 race which...
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