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Forum: Texas
04-27-18, 01:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,527
Posted By aaronechang

Hi - I live in the area and ride to the Greenway...

Hi - I live in the area and ride to the Greenway area quite often. Where is your office located exactly?

I'm also a former board member of BikeHouston, and used to answer these types of questions...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-14-14, 10:43 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 10,150
Posted By aaronechang

Ok this Mari Holden - Barry Bonds - cycling...

Ok this Mari Holden - Barry Bonds - cycling sponsorship thing is just too funny.

Mari Holden was an Athlete Ambassador for USADA a few years ago and gave the standard testimony about how she would...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-10-14, 11:02 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,131
Posted By aaronechang

Went pretty well, got more sleep than I did the...

Went pretty well, got more sleep than I did the year before (even with losing an hour to daylight savings time). Two-year-old daughter is still stuck an hour behind, however, so feeding / nap / bath...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-10-14, 10:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,117
Posted By aaronechang

Do you have another bike (MTB, commuter) that you...

Do you have another bike (MTB, commuter) that you can ride instead? Something that is slower and that you'll need to put more effort into maintain the same speed that you do currently?
...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-06-14, 02:19 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,131
Posted By aaronechang

You just reminded me of one other thing: pedals....

You just reminded me of one other thing: pedals. When I first trained for the Rouge Roubaix I never considered that I would have to get off my bike and walk. But I spent about 20-30 mins. of last...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-06-14, 10:34 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,131
Posted By aaronechang

Well the main benefit of a cross bike is to run...

Well the main benefit of a cross bike is to run wider tires than a road bike will allow. But if the tires are the same and everything else is equal then bring the lighter bike (even though 1 lb....
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-28-14, 02:19 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,131
Posted By aaronechang

Well here's the deal - there are probably a few...

Well here's the deal - there are probably a few 4's who are sandbagging and who will put together a better time than the top 3/4's (this happened last year). In fact I think the podium of the 4/5 and...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-28-14, 01:45 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,131
Posted By aaronechang

Last year, according to the results on USAC,...

Last year, according to the results on USAC, there were only 16 Cat 4's who started the 4/5 race (out of a total of 75 registered). This does include 4 DNF's (not sure what category they were). Does...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-27-14, 10:06 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,131
Posted By aaronechang

Well the Rouge Roubaix is not going to give out...

Well the Rouge Roubaix is not going to give out separate awards to the Top 3 Cat 5's vs the Top 3 Cat 4's in 4/5 - they're all in the same race against each other. But my understanding of the new...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-27-14, 08:28 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,131
Posted By aaronechang

I'm not registered this year, but last year I...

I'm not registered this year, but last year I think they did the exact same thing. Cat 5's subsidize all of the other categories since they don't offer payouts, so I'm sure they want as many Cat 5's...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-27-14, 06:16 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,131
Posted By aaronechang

That's wishful thinking, but there are always...

That's wishful thinking, but there are always going to be some pretty strong riders in the 4/5. I don't want to call them sandbaggers, because a lot of time it's out of their control what category...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-27-14, 04:35 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,131
Posted By aaronechang

I wouldn't worry too much about driving in the...

I wouldn't worry too much about driving in the night before and driving immediately back. Yes it will suck and it's nice to get a full 8 hrs of sleep, but other than that if you are free to do the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-06-13, 02:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,358
Posted By aaronechang

The chances of rain have gone down, but the wind...

The chances of rain have gone down, but the wind is forecasted to be about 19 mph. That will be fun - bombing downhill on gravel with high winds. :eek:
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-12-13, 07:27 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,609
Posted By aaronechang

I've tested my setup over the past few months and...

I've tested my setup over the past few months and am pretty confident they won't eject. I'm using the X-Lab Gorilla XT cages which are the tightest cages I have ever seen. I had a huge crash recently...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-12-13, 06:59 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,312
Posted By aaronechang

I admit the results did not make sense to me when...

I admit the results did not make sense to me when I first saw them in August. I am going to reach out to Terry Dupler again and see if he can explain the results.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-12-13, 06:43 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,312
Posted By aaronechang

Response to your edit: I think we can agree...

Response to your edit:

I think we can agree that my body is using mostly aerobic sources at 125, 150, and 175 watts. At each of those levels, body was still burning considerably more calories than...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-12-13, 06:28 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,312
Posted By aaronechang

There is a direct linear correlation between...

There is a direct linear correlation between oxygen consumption and calorie utilization. If you're using more oxygen, you're burning more calories. No way around that. You can look it up - direct and...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-12-13, 05:30 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,312
Posted By aaronechang

This is basically what it boils down to. In...

This is basically what it boils down to. In racing, the biggest goal is to get the most fuel (oxygen + calories) to your muscles, and more training helps your body to do just that.

It is helpful,...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-12-13, 05:28 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,312
Posted By aaronechang

Like I said - from my own personal experience and...

Like I said - from my own personal experience and from what I've read about other athletes, the more you train the more calories / oxygen your body uses. "Efficiency" in this case means that the body...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-12-13, 05:18 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,609
Posted By aaronechang

revchuck - I'm doing the Rouge Roubaix this year...

revchuck - I'm doing the Rouge Roubaix this year as well. I'm using this to carry an extra 2 water bottles behind my saddle (X-Lab Super Wing) -...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-12-13, 04:54 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,312
Posted By aaronechang

The answer is yes - more training will enable...

The answer is yes - more training will enable your body to become "more efficient". But it's not quite as you stated (producing more power from the same amount of calories). "More efficient" in this...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-09-12, 10:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,232
Posted By aaronechang

Thanks for the responses. I'm ok with changing...

Thanks for the responses. I'm ok with changing the chain every time I swap cassettes - I just didn't want to go through the hassle of uninstalling / reinstalling a new derailleur.

About the 9 / 10...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-09-12, 09:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,232
Posted By aaronechang

Long cage MTB derailleur with road (11-25) cassette?

I'm installing a long cage MTB derailleur on my road bike with a 11-36 cassette to try out on some mountain time trials next year.

Will I still be able to use the long cage derailleur with the old...
Forum: Texas
05-04-11, 07:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,765
Posted By aaronechang

It's doable, just make sure you're in good riding...

It's doable, just make sure you're in good riding shape. Our team had 3 guys riding fixed gear bikes. One of them rode all the way from downtown Houston to Austin and was the 4th rider on our team...
Forum: Texas
02-23-11, 04:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 625
Posted By aaronechang

Stop Houston bicycle / pedestrian funding cuts (TPC decision on Fri 2/25/11)

Recent proposed funding cuts threaten to delay existing bicycle / pedestrian projects and gut plans for new bicycle connectivity trails for the foreseeable future. We have until Friday Feb. 25, 2011...
Forum: Texas
10-08-10, 09:35 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,247
Posted By aaronechang

Routes for the 2010 Ramble have been finalized. ...

Routes for the 2010 Ramble have been finalized. Check them out http://bikehouston.org.
Forum: Texas
09-29-10, 10:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,247
Posted By aaronechang

If I ever get the chance to meet Chris Lockwood,...

If I ever get the chance to meet Chris Lockwood, I will be sure to pass on the feedback.

Regards,
Aaron
Forum: Texas
09-24-10, 12:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,447
Posted By aaronechang

Third Ward is a very "bike-friendly" area in that...

Third Ward is a very "bike-friendly" area in that you can easily get anywhere via bike. And it's close to downtown, the Museum District, Montrose, Rice, and all of the other bike-friendly areas. ...
Forum: Texas
09-23-10, 07:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,447
Posted By aaronechang

You can get a printed copy of the map at any bike...

You can get a printed copy of the map at any bike shop in the city. Or just PM me your address and I'll mail you a copy.

Aaron
Forum: Commuting
09-16-10, 08:56 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,747
Posted By aaronechang

If you're not racing, then any added rolling...

If you're not racing, then any added rolling resistance from tougher tires is negligible. Especially if it's just for commuting and getting around town.

I had the same problem as you and I...
Forum: Texas
09-15-10, 08:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,247
Posted By aaronechang

Yeah that was quite a weekend last year, when the...

Yeah that was quite a weekend last year, when the Ramble was on the same night as Halloween night and then Tour de Donut kicked off about 5 hrs after the Ramble ended the next morning.

Aaron
Forum: Texas
09-15-10, 08:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,247
Posted By aaronechang

That's what I thought at first, but it's actually...

That's what I thought at first, but it's actually a peculiarity of the font that Chris Lockwood (designer) used. The y's in that typeface just look like that I suppose.
Forum: Texas
09-14-10, 09:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,247
Posted By aaronechang

Here's the final logo / t-shirt design for this...

Here's the final logo / t-shirt design for this year's Moonlight Ramble.

http://bikehouston.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/2010BHMBR-Postcard-outlined-R1_Page_1.jpg
Forum: Texas
09-14-10, 09:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,856
Posted By aaronechang

One bonus of working for Rice is that all...

One bonus of working for Rice is that all university employees and staff get a discounted ZipCar membership. So you could conceivably get by without owning a car - use your bike to get around the...
Forum: Texas
09-14-10, 11:44 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,856
Posted By aaronechang

The Rice University / Village area is very...

The Rice University / Village area is very bike-friendly. Exactly what area of town are you looking to commute from?

If you can do 7 miles each way in 90+ degree temperatures with > 90% humidity,...
Forum: Texas
09-13-10, 10:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,247
Posted By aaronechang

2010 Moonlight Ramble

Online registration for the 2010 Moonlight Ramble is now available at BikeHouston.org (http://www.bikehouston.org) - register by Oct. 15 and you'll be guaranteed a t-shirt.

The logo for this year...
Forum: Texas
04-21-10, 03:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,005
Posted By aaronechang

Why not mix in Terry Hershey / George Bush? One...

Why not mix in Terry Hershey / George Bush? One full roundtrip between Memorial - THP - GB is about 50 miles. I think I would go crazy if I had to go around the Picnic Loop more than half a dozen...
Forum: Commuting
04-06-10, 03:14 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,927
Posted By aaronechang

I was visiting London a few weeks ago and noticed...

I was visiting London a few weeks ago and noticed that Domino's delivers via bike in that city. The delivery cyclists had rear trunk bags with Domino's written on the side - not sure if they were...
Forum: Commuting
04-06-10, 02:57 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,927
Posted By aaronechang

I carry pizzas often using my front rack - a rear...

I carry pizzas often using my front rack - a rear rack should work just as well. Just use 2 bungee cords and criss-cross them in an X pattern for maximum stability.
Forum: Texas
02-15-10, 03:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 518
Posted By aaronechang

From the BikeHouston Facebook...

From the BikeHouston Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Houston-TX/BikeHouston/281245797251) page:

Peter Wang, Aaron Chang, and Regina Garcia addressed the Transportation, Infrastructure, and...
Forum: Texas
02-09-10, 10:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 518
Posted By aaronechang

ALERT - Houston City Council meeting on METRO Light Rail (Thurs 2/11/10, 2p CST)

Bicyclists need to show up at this meeting, sign up to speak during the public comment period, and ask City Council and the Mayor to influence METRO to accommodate bikes on the Light Rail System! Not...
Forum: Commuting
02-08-10, 03:10 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,904
Posted By aaronechang

It would also be a great idea to get a Delta...

It would also be a great idea to get a Delta AirZound or similar air horn. Often, drivers simply aren't even looking at the road. I can't tell you how many times drivers pull out into the street or...
Forum: Commuting
02-08-10, 10:48 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,904
Posted By aaronechang

Reflective vest helps a lot too. I wear ANSI...

Reflective vest helps a lot too. I wear ANSI Level III mesh short sleeve vests in warmer weather and long sleeve jackets in cold weather. You can get them online at TuffRhino, Industrial Safety...
Forum: Texas
02-06-10, 01:53 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,058
Posted By aaronechang

BikeTexas is planning to reintroduce the...

BikeTexas is planning to reintroduce the statewide legislation again, so it may pass just yet. The fact that several Texas cities have passed their own ordinances (San Antonio just voted yes a few...
Forum: Texas
01-28-10, 09:06 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,058
Posted By aaronechang

In 2010 BikeHouston and BikeTexas are planning to...

In 2010 BikeHouston and BikeTexas are planning to work with the City of Houston to pass a city-wide safe passing ordinance law (similar to the one that Austin recently enacted). The fantastic...
Forum: Texas
01-22-10, 05:46 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 382
Posted By aaronechang

BikeHouston Annual Meeting - Tues 1/26/10, 6:30p CST

Gina Mitteco, pedestrian-bicyclist coordinator of the Houston-Galveston Area Council, will talk on the future of bicycling in the region Tuesday, January 26, 2010, at the Annual Meeting of...
Forum: Commuting
01-20-10, 02:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,500
Posted By aaronechang

I've had the same thing happen w/my lock too...

I've had the same thing happen w/my lock too (rain seeping in making it a bit harder to unlock the shackle). A little bit of Tri-Flow or other chain lube usually solves the problem.
Forum: Commuting
01-20-10, 01:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,500
Posted By aaronechang

I have the 5 foot NY chain also, and I carry it...

I have the 5 foot NY chain also, and I carry it around in my trunk case wherever I go. The first time I picked it up I had the same reaction as most people did ("You've gotta be kidding me"). But...
Forum: Texas
12-15-09, 05:16 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,146
Posted By aaronechang

Let's be honest - if there was no MS 150 would...

Let's be honest - if there was no MS 150 would 14k people still donate a thousand dollars each to the MS Society? If you would, then more power to you. But most would not. If they did, then there...
Forum: Texas
12-14-09, 10:47 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,146
Posted By aaronechang

I understand that there are expenses that could...

I understand that there are expenses that could not have been recouped; however, that is just not plain good business or customer service to treat customers like that. That would be like my company...
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