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Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-05-19, 01:55 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,676
Posted By crbrown

California has a program in place to sample...

California has a program in place to sample produce at distribution centers and publishes annual summaries (https://www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/enforce/residue/resi2017/rsfr2017.htm). The program looks...
Forum: Northern California
07-30-18, 10:59 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 8,467
Posted By crbrown

This site (https://www.purpleair.com/map) may be...

This site (https://www.purpleair.com/map) may be useful reference for those looking to ride through fire season while limiting their pollutant exposure. Very high-resolution air quality data in some...
Forum: Northern California
07-30-18, 10:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 577
Posted By crbrown

I believe you're thinking of Bicycle Exchange,...

I believe you're thinking of Bicycle Exchange, https://bikex.org/
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-09-17, 01:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,562
Posted By crbrown

Hamstring and calf twinges

I've been occasionally feeling sharp, split-second 'twinges' of discomfort or pain in my right leg. Initially it was just one small area of the medial hamstring a few inches above the knee, but now I...
Forum: Northern California
02-02-11, 06:34 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,589
Posted By crbrown

I guess it was holiday-related. Good to know.

I guess it was holiday-related. Good to know.
Forum: Northern California
02-02-11, 06:33 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,589
Posted By crbrown

Ordered some stuff on 12/15 that didn't arrive...

Ordered some stuff on 12/15 that didn't arrive 'till around 1/20. My experience with them prior had always been good, arrival times less than a week. I don't know if this is an unfortunate new trend...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-30-11, 07:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 802
Posted By crbrown

Get a bowl. Combine a small portion of cooked...

Get a bowl. Combine a small portion of cooked oatmeal with a larger portion of flax meal. Combine this with hot water (or milk/soy/almond milk). Put in an ice-cream scoop worth of almond butter or...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-21-11, 09:10 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,844
Posted By crbrown

I put kettlebell swings into my schedule about a...

I put kettlebell swings into my schedule about a month ago to kick up the intensity of my strength training regimen. They do a great job of developing full-body conditioning, no joke, but I'm not...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
11-24-10, 10:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,011
Posted By crbrown

I am a fan of bodyweight exercises. I have...

I am a fan of bodyweight exercises. I have recently started working on L-sit progressions, which quickly erased any delusions I had about having a strong core. A 60-second L-sit is a good goal, and...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
11-24-10, 10:42 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,615
Posted By crbrown

I was a hardcore coffee drinker for a number of...

I was a hardcore coffee drinker for a number of years. There was a period during which I drank coffee more than anything else and had developed a complete tolerance (drink coffee at 9:00pm, asleep at...
Forum: Northern California
10-31-10, 06:23 PM
Replies: 4,179
Views: 317,154
Posted By crbrown

Raced at Surf City CX today in Men's B's. First...

Raced at Surf City CX today in Men's B's. First race since last February and felt good to get back into it again. Super fun course with some technical bits to make things interesting. Not sure of my...
Forum: Northern California
10-16-10, 10:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 937
Posted By crbrown

Looks like a great turnout. While mountain biking...

Looks like a great turnout. While mountain biking I passed a group gathered in one of the Montebello parking lots. Think I even got my photo taken. I'll have to do the Hamilton climb this year. It's...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-07-10, 09:46 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 15,742
Posted By crbrown

Staying on topic, my recovery drink usually...

Staying on topic, my recovery drink usually consists of a banana, serving of almond milk, and a serving of hemp protein power mixed in a blender. Not necessary after a typical ride, but I'll have one...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-07-10, 09:43 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 15,742
Posted By crbrown

The nut of the almond grows encased within a...

The nut of the almond grows encased within a relatively thick drupe. I'm wondering how big of a concern pesticide application actually is to the consumer, since the dehulling process should...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-07-10, 09:33 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,787
Posted By crbrown

I've been vegan for about 3 years now. Vegetarian...

I've been vegan for about 3 years now. Vegetarian before that. My diet as a vegan is far better than when I was a vegetarian. Namely, it cuts out most junk foods and 'impulse' food. Having some...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-10-10, 06:25 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,143
Posted By crbrown

Rode with Ben Jacques-Maynes a bit when I lived...

Rode with Ben Jacques-Maynes a bit when I lived in Santa Cruz. I remember one time he showed up to the Saturday morning group ride on his TT bike and completely shattered the field on the long flat...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-04-10, 09:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,137
Posted By crbrown

If there's a rock climbing gym near you, you...

If there's a rock climbing gym near you, you could check that out. I can't stand lifting weights, so rock climbing is a fun and challenging way for me to get some upper body work in.
Forum: Northern California
04-16-10, 09:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,058
Posted By crbrown

A large white pickup truck released an enormous...

A large white pickup truck released an enormous cloud of black smog on a group of us coming back from the Valley ride along Foothill this Wednesday. We were headed to catch it at a red light, but it...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-11-10, 10:41 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 677
Posted By crbrown

Training with a physical job

This is a topic I feel has not been given much attention in the mainstream training literature: training enough to be competitive while holding a physically laborious job.

In college I was riding...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
04-06-10, 11:02 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,852
Posted By crbrown

First off, I rolled a tubie this last season, so...

First off, I rolled a tubie this last season, so I'll be gluing them on "Belgian Style" this season.

I probably won't be racing road this season. Maybe a few mountain races. No priority races, in...
Forum: Northern California
03-22-10, 08:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 718
Posted By crbrown

Rock Lobster Hunter Sycip Soulcraft ...

Rock Lobster
Hunter
Sycip
Soulcraft

There are others
Forum: Northern California
02-01-10, 03:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 870
Posted By crbrown

From my understanding, Cal Cycling was put on a...

From my understanding, Cal Cycling was put on a one-year hiatus by the university due to some "controversial" photos put up on facebook that eventually got into the hands of university...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-11-10, 10:54 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,725
Posted By crbrown

In collegiate racing we had an experimental event...

In collegiate racing we had an experimental event called Street Sprints, wherein two racers would face-off on a short, straight stretch of road. Racers were matched against each other based on...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-29-09, 10:41 PM
Replies: 355
Views: 12,973
Posted By crbrown

Environmental Science

Environmental Science
Forum: Northern California
12-28-09, 12:27 AM
Replies: 839
Views: 131,607
Posted By crbrown

Yo. I am Colin. I graduated from UC Santa Cruz in...

Yo. I am Colin. I graduated from UC Santa Cruz in June and now I'm living in Sunnyvale. I am a scrawny vegan Cat 3 road racer, specializing mostly in climbing-intensive courses, although I will...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-25-09, 01:11 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 7,327
Posted By crbrown

Lezyne Road Drive Pump for the road bike ...

Lezyne Road Drive Pump for the road bike
SwissStop salmon pads for the CX bike
SealLine urban backpack for the commute
Forum: Northern California
11-26-09, 10:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 582
Posted By crbrown

I second the Bryant/Foothill option. El Camino is...

I second the Bryant/Foothill option. El Camino is just about the worst choice short of riding on the highway, although at least there you'll have a shoulder.
Forum: Northern California
11-26-09, 10:00 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,297
Posted By crbrown

Rode LKHC up Hammy today. Was in my paincave from...

Rode LKHC up Hammy today. Was in my paincave from the start and didn't get out of it until the top. Ouch. Nap was mandatory, and my legs still hurt, but pumpkin pie cures all ills.
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
11-04-09, 09:58 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,660
Posted By crbrown

I do a 24 roundtrip commute 2-3 days a week, and...

I do a 24 roundtrip commute 2-3 days a week, and maybe 4-5 hours of mostly offroad riding on the weekend. It is not very structured. Mostly zone 3/4 riding with occasional work on jumps and sprints....
Forum: Road Cycling
11-01-09, 07:36 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,008
Posted By crbrown

If you won't ride it in its current iteration,...

If you won't ride it in its current iteration, change it. Make it into a rain bike, commuter, beater, singlespeed, grocery-getter, or combination thereof. Or sell it.
Forum: Northern California
10-19-09, 08:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,028
Posted By crbrown

I live in Sunnyvale and do a 12-mile commute to...

I live in Sunnyvale and do a 12-mile commute to downtown San Jose two or three times a week. It's a less bike-friendly place than say, Palo Alto, but by no means hostile. I don't think I've ever been...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
10-12-09, 03:47 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,247
Posted By crbrown

Yes. Even worse is when this happens in front of...

Yes. Even worse is when this happens in front of a crowd of attractive young women...


...not that I am suggesting that I have done this before. No sir.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-25-09, 11:06 PM
Replies: 5,456
Views: 3,893,159
Posted By crbrown

The new cross bike. Finished putting it together...

The new cross bike. Finished putting it together two days ago, taking it to its first race on Sunday. Excited.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2579/3953418482_13484a4d91.jpg
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-07-09, 11:29 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,587
Posted By crbrown

Another thing I see every once-in-a-while are...

Another thing I see every once-in-a-while are home-made cable hangers attached to the front of the stem's faceplate. This is something I have considered doing myself as spacer-hangers can create...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
09-07-09, 12:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 779
Posted By crbrown

My bike will have gone on a bit of a diet too...

My bike will have gone on a bit of a diet too since last season. Down from 22lbs to 18.5 or so. Frame is still steel, but carbon fork, lighter wheels, lightweight tubular tires, and nicer parts in...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-07-09, 11:57 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,587
Posted By crbrown

A lot of custom framebuilders will make stems...

A lot of custom framebuilders will make stems with thru-cable routing. They are made of steel.
Forum: Northern California
08-31-09, 05:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 15,242
Posted By crbrown

I regularly do the route ahpook posted, as well...

I regularly do the route ahpook posted, as well as a similar one: Canyon Trail, which starts in Upper Steven's Creek county park and continues through Montebello OSP to Page Mill. The Montebello Rd....
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-09, 12:28 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,771
Posted By crbrown

Deer Bat Squirrel Gopher snake (today--I...

Deer
Bat
Squirrel
Gopher snake (today--I was pretty bummed)
Forum: Northern California
08-26-09, 02:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 908
Posted By crbrown

Cool! Looking forward to those photos from...

Cool! Looking forward to those photos from University :)
Forum: Northern California
08-23-09, 12:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,699
Posted By crbrown

I went to the university there for 4 years. Great...

I went to the university there for 4 years. Great road and mountain riding opportunities. Easy access to the beach. As for the town itself, meh.

I'll be back there tomorrow for the race. I hear...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-09, 03:36 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,325
Posted By crbrown

Typical breakfast is about 16oz of coffee and a...

Typical breakfast is about 16oz of coffee and a sprouted wheat bagel with almond butter.
If I'm racing or doing a high intensity ride with limited digestion time, I go for something that will not...
Forum: Northern California
08-20-09, 01:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 805
Posted By crbrown

The Port of Oakland (POO) ride seems popular up...

The Port of Oakland (POO) ride seems popular up there. I've never been to it, but I know plenty of racers who go regularly. I assume it will be happening until late September. Could be wrong.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-20-09, 01:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,217
Posted By crbrown

You'll need a fork. I'd probably give him a...

You'll need a fork.

I'd probably give him a call ASAP and get your name on the wait list and worry about parts later.
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
08-19-09, 12:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 735
Posted By crbrown

My last planned road race of the season is this...

My last planned road race of the season is this Sunday. Then it's a week or two of JRA and starting a new job before I do anything that resembles 'training'. I've been on my 'cross bike about twice a...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-19-09, 12:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,237
Posted By crbrown

Paul's been building bikes for a long time and...

Paul's been building bikes for a long time and his frames have a great rep. I have an order placed with him for a steel 'cross frame. Should be getting it in about 3 weeks or so. :thumb: He knows a...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-09, 12:23 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,411
Posted By crbrown

I sorta kinda hit a deer on July 4th of 2008, on...

I sorta kinda hit a deer on July 4th of 2008, on a fast meandering descent. I saw the group of deer hanging up the road, and slowed to about 10mph or so as I approached. They saw me and made their...
Forum: Northern California
08-10-09, 01:04 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,437
Posted By crbrown

The race suited me, but I didn't really feel like...

The race suited me, but I didn't really feel like racing into a heat stroke. I'll be there at University though, racing the ferocious fours.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-09-09, 02:41 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,136
Posted By crbrown

I've had similar experiences with my Champ Sys...

I've had similar experiences with my Champ Sys chamois. Their 2007 stuff was acceptable, albeit lacking durability. These 2009 ones are the absolute worst I've worn. Maybe they will break in, but...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-09, 11:42 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,955
Posted By crbrown

I timetrialed mt. hamilton in 79:09 last...

I timetrialed mt. hamilton in 79:09 last thanksgiving, for 3292 ft/hour. Might be a bit quicker now that I'm in race shape.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-29-09, 11:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 796
Posted By crbrown

Low tire pressure makes a huge difference in...

Low tire pressure makes a huge difference in handling, which is why racers like tubulars so much. With clinchers you're riding a fine line between optimal handling and susceptibility to pinch...
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