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05-11-19, 08:41 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,887
Posted By challaday

I haven't logged into BF for a long, long time....

I haven't logged into BF for a long, long time. Given the test of time, this response is hilarious.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-10, 06:43 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 7,098
Posted By challaday

Quick update on Haleakala. I did the climb on...

Quick update on Haleakala. I did the climb on May 6, starting at Lower Paia Beach and ending up at the observation deck. Took 5 hours to go up, about an hour down. My Garmin says 10,087 feet total...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-10, 12:14 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 5,913
Posted By challaday

But F1 cars use extremely high profile tires, so...

But F1 cars use extremely high profile tires, so the actual rotating dimension is still fairly high.

I can't remember the source, but I remember reading that the requirement for such a small...
04-26-10, 09:54 AM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 790,755
Posted By challaday

I raced Vance Creek yesterday too. I did the Cat...

I raced Vance Creek yesterday too. I did the Cat 5 race, where there was a crash on the 2nd lap, going up the Fuller Hill with about 1K to go to the finish. I am not 100% because I went down on a...
04-16-10, 06:04 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,593
Posted By challaday

Another vote for the Vittoria Corsas here. They...

Another vote for the Vittoria Corsas here. They have good "road feel" and handling, and have been pretty bullet proof for me.
04-12-10, 10:24 AM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 790,755
Posted By challaday

I was there too. Decided to race in the Cat5 pack...

I was there too. Decided to race in the Cat5 pack (I'm still there, although I may have more starts than any cat 5 in history) and help out a couple of team mates racing in their first race.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-10, 02:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 627
Posted By challaday

Record is tasty stuff. I have Record on my race...

Record is tasty stuff. I have Record on my race bike, Campy Centaur on the rain bike. Of the modern integrated shifting systems, I've owned bikes with Dura-Ace, Record, and Centaur. I've raced with...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-10, 04:50 PM
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-10, 08:04 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 5,556
Posted By challaday

I was told that the primary difference is the...

I was told that the primary difference is the shape of the head that they're fitting. The Bells are round and the Giros are oval, or vice versa, I can't remember specifically.
04-04-10, 02:35 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,725
Posted By challaday

^^^ I've really been tempted, but just haven't...

^^^ I've really been tempted, but just haven't pulled the trigger on an SMP. My brain knows that there's probably nothing wrong with the "beak" but my heart tells me that my behind isn't going to be...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-10, 02:28 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 5,556
Posted By challaday

As long as the helmet is CPSC certified, it meets...

As long as the helmet is CPSC certified, it meets a certain baseline safety standard. After that it's about fit, comfort, and yes, looks. Giro helmets happen to fit my head the best. I've had two...
04-04-10, 07:17 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,725
Posted By challaday

Yes, do it all the time for big efforts. I use a...

Yes, do it all the time for big efforts. I use a San Marco ASPide.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-10, 06:15 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,254
Posted By challaday

Yes, I've seen that kind of thing a lot in race...

Yes, I've seen that kind of thing a lot in race pictures. In this particular case, he was also one of the ones pretty badly hurt. Most of this happened so quickly that there wasn't much that anyone...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-10, 05:51 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,254
Posted By challaday

144554 Here's a picture of my latest clipless...

144554
Here's a picture of my latest clipless pedal incident. As you can see, the pedals continue to hold on tenaciously to my shoe and cleat despite the awkward angle of the bike.
04-02-10, 03:24 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,743
Posted By challaday

There's a WSBA (Washington USAC affiliate) racer...

There's a WSBA (Washington USAC affiliate) racer who makes number brackets and sells them:

http://northwestvelo.com/articles/14/nathan-s-race-plate-brackets-for-sale
04-02-10, 03:08 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,670
Posted By challaday

1. When you're 13 and everyone else is playing...

1. When you're 13 and everyone else is playing football and baseball and dating cheerleaders, keep going on your training rides and looking up to Phil Anderson, Eric Boyer and Alexi Grewal....
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-10, 09:57 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,312
Posted By challaday

Got married to someone who didn't appreciate me...

Got married to someone who didn't appreciate me going for bike rides.
03-31-10, 12:19 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,916
Posted By challaday

I find all of the "which tire is best" threads to...

I find all of the "which tire is best" threads to be pretty much snake oil sales. I am guilty of this myself, since I definitely have a favorite clincher (Vittoria Open Corsa) and feel like I've had...
03-30-10, 03:31 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,632
Posted By challaday

I am not going to FF this weekend, and I'm out of...

I am not going to FF this weekend, and I'm out of Pacific Raceways tonight. I'll be back next Tuesday night and then Olympic View.

The part that irks me about the crash is that it really was...
03-30-10, 11:56 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,632
Posted By challaday

Man, I hope you're OK. Will you be out of...

Man, I hope you're OK. Will you be out of commission for a while?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-10, 10:44 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 6,978
Posted By challaday

Great writeup and great feat. I wonder what I...

Great writeup and great feat. I wonder what I could do to plan something like this around my birthday, which happens to be during Memorial Day weekend. 600 miles in 3 days? That would be fun!...
03-29-10, 11:12 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,632
Posted By challaday

Yes, I'm actually OK but with a lot of road rash...

Yes, I'm actually OK but with a lot of road rash and bruises. No broken bones, but I am rather stiff and sore.

In this pic, I'm #1248, upside down, airborne and flying.

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03-28-10, 08:33 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,632
Posted By challaday

I've got my own graph to show now. I was in the...

I've got my own graph to show now. I was in the Independence Valley Road Race Masters 4/5 race on 3/27/2010 and there was a major crash 100-50 meters from the finish.

You can see my sprint...
03-27-10, 10:59 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 790,755
Posted By challaday

Independence Valley Road Race, Masters 4/5, AKA...

Independence Valley Road Race, Masters 4/5, AKA "Death Ride"

Someone soloed from the top of the first hill on lap 1. No one decided it was important to go get him. The pack only made a concerted...
03-26-10, 12:53 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,632
Posted By challaday

Matt, until I finally saw the scale for speed, I...

Matt, until I finally saw the scale for speed, I thought you were freakin' superman. 55mph sprints are pretty dang good...oh, wait, kph...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-26-10, 12:40 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,643
Posted By challaday

I have a set of older (2003) Ksyrium SL SSC's...

I have a set of older (2003) Ksyrium SL SSC's that I've put thousands of miles on with no issues. Never had them trued, hubs still roll like they did new. For full disclosure, I weigh 145-150...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-26-10, 12:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,365
Posted By challaday

Another positive impression of the Kurt Kinetic...

Another positive impression of the Kurt Kinetic here. I put quite a few hours on the trainer and it is always rock-solid and just works. Isn't that about the best endorsement you can give something?...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-10, 01:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,505
Posted By challaday

There are lots of (relatively) inexpensive carbon...

There are lots of (relatively) inexpensive carbon wheels out there that have been received well by various members of BF. You can search for their opinions. Some of the names that come up a bit are...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-10, 02:28 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,119
Posted By challaday

We shave our legs, wear leg warmers, have a...

We shave our legs, wear leg warmers, have a penchant for $300 shoes, obsess over calories, and wear lycra. We're not gay, we're frickin' women with big guads.
03-24-10, 02:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,386
Posted By challaday

Isn't there some sort of medical insurance part...

Isn't there some sort of medical insurance part of the USAC license? I think it's not a great package and has something like a $5,000 deductible, but it is something.
03-22-10, 08:47 AM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 790,755
Posted By challaday

Raced the Masters C/D race at Mason Lake on...

Raced the Masters C/D race at Mason Lake on Sunday. The last in the 3 race series, my teammate was #1 in overall points with a 1st and 2nd the previous two weeks. Last week, another team showed up...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-10, 10:11 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 7,098
Posted By challaday

Renting through www.gocyclingmaui.com ...

Renting through www.gocyclingmaui.com

Bringing my own saddle/pedals/shoes though. My partner in crime will be riding her Bike Friday folder.

Looks like we're going to miss each other by one...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-10, 09:07 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 7,098
Posted By challaday

I'm 41 years old, in good enough shape to get a...

I'm 41 years old, in good enough shape to get a top 10 or podium in a masters race here and there. I'm 140 pounds, and considered a pretty good climber by my team mates. I do long distance climbing...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-10, 07:35 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 7,098
Posted By challaday

Saddlebum, from Paia up to the top (one way)...

Saddlebum, from Paia up to the top (one way) looks like about 36 miles.

When are you going to be in Maui? I am going to be there from May 3-9, with scheduling the 6th for my ride up the mountain.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-10, 09:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 875
Posted By challaday

Yes, I agree with merlin and halfspeed. The fact...

Yes, I agree with merlin and halfspeed. The fact that the guys are old doesn't mean they are slow. The difference between a 34 year old Cat 2 and the same guy one year later as a Masters racer...
03-15-10, 09:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,736
Posted By challaday

Herbie53, that West Maui loop looks very nice...

Herbie53, that West Maui loop looks very nice too. I'm planning to do that when I'm on the island as well as the climb up Haleakala. Two huge bucket list items off my list in one week. Cool!
03-15-10, 07:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 957
Posted By challaday

WSBA numbers are cloth and I've seen some folks...

WSBA numbers are cloth and I've seen some folks stitch them on. The cloth the numbers are printed on is stretchy to a certain extent. The frame numbers, on the other hand, are really bad. Better...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-10, 07:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 875
Posted By challaday

Depending on where you live, the regional bike...

Depending on where you live, the regional bike racing association or the event sponsors may do age group based racing. Some of the races I do are "open masters" where it's pretty much anyone 35 or...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-10, 04:02 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 7,098
Posted By challaday

Thanks for the updated information, that will...

Thanks for the updated information, that will really help my planning. I have plane tickets, a condo reserved, a rental car reserved and I've emailed Donnie at Maui Cyclery to reserve a bike. I am...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-10, 01:03 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 7,098
Posted By challaday

Great ride reports. I'm getting ready to go to...

Great ride reports. I'm getting ready to go to Maui the first week in May, almost exclusively to ride up Haleakala. Like many of you have posted, this is a "Bucket List" item for me. For those of...
03-15-10, 11:05 AM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 790,755
Posted By challaday

I'm with Old Town Bicycle. White with blue trim...

I'm with Old Town Bicycle. White with blue trim kits.
03-15-10, 01:27 AM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 790,755
Posted By challaday

I rode the Masters C/D race at Mason Lake on...

I rode the Masters C/D race at Mason Lake on Sunday morning. The race had a solo breakaway that developed on mile 2 and nearly stuck. The pack didn't catch him until about 5k to go. The pack...
03-12-10, 07:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 960
Posted By challaday

I'm generally pretty toasted after the 1st set. I...

I'm generally pretty toasted after the 1st set. I put in 20-25 minutes rest before 2nd set and generally lose a large chunk of power, closer in resemblance to CP6. 3rd set is pretty abysmal, and...
03-11-10, 02:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 960
Posted By challaday

I try to keep mine simple. Two or three sets of...

I try to keep mine simple. Two or three sets of 6x1. I'm also old and slow.
03-11-10, 02:28 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,783
Posted By challaday

I'm in the Puget Sound area. Basically, ride in...

I'm in the Puget Sound area. Basically, ride in the rain or don't ride at all.
03-11-10, 02:27 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,783
Posted By challaday

I think I'm in love...:love:

I think I'm in love...:love:
03-09-10, 02:38 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,144
Posted By challaday

I am enjoying myself a lot more because of this. ...

I am enjoying myself a lot more because of this. The Masters groups tend to race with some modicum of brains. Most of us have families and jobs we'd like to return to on Monday, if for no other...
03-09-10, 02:24 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,597
Posted By challaday

I'm just naturally a cheerleader type. I always...

I'm just naturally a cheerleader type. I always have been. If we're honest at all, we've all been dropped at some point, and we all know how bad it feels. I yell out stuff like "keep going, we...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-10, 07:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,074
Posted By challaday

+1 I learned this trick from an elder...

+1

I learned this trick from an elder statesman when I was a 13 year old novice. It works well. Although I did get strange looks from store clerks when I purchased boxes of denture tablets as a...
03-08-10, 05:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,127
Posted By challaday

I'm doing the TCC plan as well. I had a weird...

I'm doing the TCC plan as well. I had a weird Dec/Jan and was able to put in an abnormally high number of hours but now I'm only putting in about 6-7 hours a week. So far it has worked OK, I've...
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