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Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
07-01-10, 09:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,462
Posted By cytoman

Glad you "enjoyed" our ride. I've coordinated C2K...

Glad you "enjoyed" our ride. I've coordinated C2K the last 3 years but gave it up this year to finish the masters. I saw you come in at the finish as I was taking a break from BBQ'ing chicken and...
Forum: Northern California
06-07-10, 07:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,194
Posted By cytoman

Thinking of making this my first double in almost...

Thinking of making this my first double in almost two years. Finished the masters program, back on the bike training for France this summer and Knoxville and Bass Lake in the fall. Yesterday's 50...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-11-09, 11:44 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,510
Posted By cytoman

Riding at night training for a double and heard...

Riding at night training for a double and heard something running on the pavement, thought dog. Looked up (had my head down checking mileage) to see a 200 pound wild boar running across the road 15...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-01-08, 12:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,120
Posted By cytoman

I had about 25 miles left on a double century...

I had about 25 miles left on a double century earlier this month when I stopped at an intersection to get a piece of gum and turn on another tail light. It'd been dark for about an hour and the road...
Forum: Northern California
09-26-08, 10:28 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,770
Posted By cytoman

I order the jerseys for Climb to Kaiser....

I order the jerseys for Climb to Kaiser. Production date is usually 8 weeks after the order is placed, then a week to arrive back here in Fresno. CTK was June 28th, I received the jerseys last...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-08, 09:32 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,299
Posted By cytoman

Something to consider when buying bibs: How long...

Something to consider when buying bibs: How long do you spend in the saddle? I bought the Assos Mille for double centuries, well worth the $200+ when you're going to spend 17 hours in them. PI's...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-08, 10:33 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,697
Posted By cytoman

The buzz saw around the skull will probably hurt...

The buzz saw around the skull will probably hurt more. Or the breadloafing of the organs.
Either way, no excuse to stop riding. Maybe we'll see OP on the Death Ride stoking a tandem.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-25-08, 08:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,025
Posted By cytoman

"Turning himself inside out"

"Turning himself inside out"
Forum: Northern California
07-24-08, 09:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 917
Posted By cytoman

DNA is the blueprint for building protiens....

DNA is the blueprint for building protiens. Proteins control all cell functions, including cell division. Damage the DNA, the cell builds a non-functional protien. If the damage happens to be to a...
Forum: Northern California
07-03-08, 04:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,077
Posted By cytoman

Double, number 4 this year. Just signed up...

Double, number 4 this year. Just signed up yesterday.
Forum: Northern California
07-02-08, 12:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 948
Posted By cytoman

Aggie, The above link is a good one for...

Aggie,

The above link is a good one for rides in the Fresno area. Depends on what side of the lake you're camping on for your starts. Friant Rd. is very popular with local cyclists and goes right...
Forum: Northern California
07-01-08, 10:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 708
Posted By cytoman

Climb to Kasier results: 261 starters, 193...

Climb to Kasier results: 261 starters, 193 finishers, 68 DNF's, 37 DNS. The unhealthy air was definitely a factor in the number of DNF's this year, but once above 5000' the air cleared up...
Forum: Northern California
05-31-08, 10:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 623
Posted By cytoman

Cytoman is in, still recovering from the Davis...

Cytoman is in, still recovering from the Davis Double. Look for me and my brother Ed on Specialized Roubaix Elites, tennis ball containers on the back rather than seat bags.
John
Fresno Cycling...
Forum: Northern California
05-03-08, 12:01 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 3,548
Posted By cytoman

My brother and I both signed up, it'll be our...

My brother and I both signed up, it'll be our first double together. We're riding the Grizzly Peak Century tomorrow as a tune up.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-08, 02:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,178
Posted By cytoman

A double is very doable with 2 months to train....

A double is very doable with 2 months to train. The farthest I've ridden this year is 80 miles and I'm doing a double next week. 200 miles will take me between 15 and 17 hours to complete, depending...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-17-07, 11:34 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 3,121
Posted By cytoman

2006 Climb to Kaiser out of Clovis, Ca. After...

2006 Climb to Kaiser out of Clovis, Ca. After climbing almost 14,000 feet, the descent was into an oven on the valley floor. 115+ F. Very dry though. I felt the best on this part of the ride because...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-29-07, 09:16 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,911
Posted By cytoman

I've had the same problem with my Bontrager Race...

I've had the same problem with my Bontrager Race wheels - twice. Both times the shop warrentyed them. The mechanic said if you ride them a lot, they're going to crack. I'm 210 lbs and put on about...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-22-07, 11:21 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 5,410
Posted By cytoman

You're going to flip the bird based on how long...

You're going to flip the bird based on how long someone's hand is on the horn? Get a life. Not all motorists know what or how to use a horn. 1 ton of steel vs. 17 pounds of carbon. Why take the risk....
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-07, 11:44 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,269
Posted By cytoman

I never leave home without the Epi. I carry it in...

I never leave home without the Epi. I carry it in the tool bag and leave it there so I never forget it. Had to use it once on a ride, but if I didn't and passed out while riding, my wife would have ...
Forum: Northern California
06-25-07, 11:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 465
Posted By cytoman

Climb to Kaiser

Who's doing the Climb to Kaiser on June 30? 13,500 feet of climbing, 155 miles. I rode it last year, this year I'm coordinating it for the club. Should be better weather than last year's 112 F.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-07, 09:12 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,100
Posted By cytoman

Just ordered mine from Performance yesterday....

Just ordered mine from Performance yesterday. After my 3 year old Specialized Avatar 155 left me with a sore on an 85 mile ride, I couldn't justify not upgrading. Can't wait for the postman to come...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-07, 11:15 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,165
Posted By cytoman

[QUOTE=spdrcr5]I actually called Garmin yesterday...

[QUOTE=spdrcr5]I actually called Garmin yesterday because my Edge 305 was giving me negative elevation numbers. I live on Long Island, my house is literally only a few feet above sea level. I did a...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-07, 08:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 585
Posted By cytoman

I just paid $90 for a full tune up, not including...

I just paid $90 for a full tune up, not including parts. Through cleaning, wheel truing, new cables all around ($2.50 a cable), cable adjustment, new brake pads ($10.99 each), new chain ($23.00)....
Forum: Road Cycling
10-28-06, 10:14 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 8,017
Posted By cytoman

On my first century a few years ago, I saw two...

On my first century a few years ago, I saw two horses leaning their heads against a pump house. Looked like they were pushing it with their heads. Rode through a flock of wild turkeys ealier this...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-06, 01:28 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 6,134
Posted By cytoman

"digging deep into the suitcase of courage"...

"digging deep into the suitcase of courage" --Paul

I don't have the liver to play this game! I can't stay smashed the whole month of July.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-06, 08:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 426
Posted By cytoman

I'll be riding it for the first time. Last year I...

I'll be riding it for the first time. Last year I drove SAG and couldn't believe people could ride up Big Creek Rd. 4 miles of 10% with stretches of 15-22%, out in the open. Weather will be HOT, 108...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-06, 11:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,005
Posted By cytoman

My point, I nearly went down because there wasn't...

My point, I nearly went down because there wasn't room to weave between riders. We weren't a group of aquainted riders, the only person I knew was my brother. It just happend that these 15-20 riders...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-06, 09:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,005
Posted By cytoman

Climbing etiquette?

Riding the Grizzly Peak Century last weekend in the East Bay hills near Oakland. The terrain is mostly rollers with some longer climbs thrown in and one really steep climb. A group (15+)of us turn...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-06, 09:51 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,237
Posted By cytoman

A sufferfest as I did the lower half of the Climb...

A sufferfest as I did the lower half of the Climb to Kiaser ride. 5000 ft in 40 miles, turned around when there was snow on the ground and clouds moving in. Back down on the valley floor it was a...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-01-06, 07:33 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,652
Posted By cytoman

I did a 75 mile solo ride known around here as...

I did a 75 mile solo ride known around here as the Powerhouse Loop. Partly cloudy skies, temps went from low 50's at start to low 60's at the finish. Lots of climbing, probably 4500 feet or more....
Forum: Road Cycling
01-12-06, 12:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 552
Posted By cytoman

Does anyone know where one can find the detailed...

Does anyone know where one can find the detailed route maps? The web site just traces the rooute through California. It'd be nice to know what climbs the route covers, locations of the finish lines,...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-06, 06:40 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 7,491
Posted By cytoman

Typical route east of Fresno, CA into the...

Typical route east of Fresno, CA into the foothills. Riders of the Climb to Kiaser have done part of this through Burrows Valley.

http://tinyurl.com/9mqmk

Thanks for posting this site, too...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-06-05, 09:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 429
Posted By cytoman

I've had butterflies pace me up a hill

I've had butterflies pace me up a hill
Forum: Road Cycling
10-30-05, 06:54 PM
Replies: 310
Views: 13,508
Posted By cytoman

High school Biology/Anatomy teacher, former...

High school Biology/Anatomy teacher, former turkey rancher
Forum: Touring
10-26-05, 10:16 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 6,156
Posted By cytoman

cows ...

cows
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b216/jcraft84/DSC00022.jpg
and more cows
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b216/jcraft84/DSC00021.jpg
Forum: Touring
10-26-05, 09:51 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 6,156
Posted By cytoman

I moo at cows and stop and take their picture if...

I moo at cows and stop and take their picture if I have my camera with me. I don't let my wife moo at them any more because they start to follow us and there's a no cow rule in town and we couldn't...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-01-05, 09:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 838
Posted By cytoman

Terry, I think I saw you buzzing down from the...

Terry, I think I saw you buzzing down from the out and back in your polka dot armed jersey. I was slowly climbing my way up. Was a great day, good weather. good support, great scenery. By far the...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-05, 07:31 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,940
Posted By cytoman

Ditto georgiaboy. I just finished riding my 2005...

Ditto georgiaboy. I just finished riding my 2005 Specialized Roubaix Elite over some of the roughest roads around here. On my steel bike, my hands would be numb on these roads. On the Roubaix, I just...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-05, 07:26 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,552
Posted By cytoman

30 boys jogging after school has to be a team of...

30 boys jogging after school has to be a team of some sort. Teenagers boys often have their mouths wired to their balls, bypassing the regulator in the brain. I teach high school biology and anatomy,...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-05, 11:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 882
Posted By cytoman

Enjoyed the pics, can't wait for the next...

Enjoyed the pics, can't wait for the next installment. Cycling the world vicariously through steephill.tv. Keep'm comin
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-05, 10:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 838
Posted By cytoman

I'll be there, it's right in my backyard. Good...

I'll be there, it's right in my backyard. Good way to test my mettle and see if I can do next year's Climb to Kiaser.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-05, 10:24 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,934
Posted By cytoman

Nice bike, congrats. Thank your wife with...

Nice bike, congrats. Thank your wife with something equally nice. "She said, "Yeah, but you don't wear jewelry and you're on your bike every day. I think you ought to buy it."" A bike that sweet is a...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-05, 07:02 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 4,675
Posted By cytoman

Went to church one Sunday with shorts, jersey,...

Went to church one Sunday with shorts, jersey, leg and arm warmers on. Rode to school to work in the classroom while summer school was going on, got snickers from the freshmen and called Lance a lot....
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-05, 06:47 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,969
Posted By cytoman

Was he wearing a yellow jersey? Why do we feel...

Was he wearing a yellow jersey? Why do we feel the need to post on a forum the appearance of who we dropped or who was wheelsucking? Did you talk to him? Did you ask him how he likes his bike or...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-05, 10:59 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,029
Posted By cytoman

Was riding near San Luis Obispo, CA a couple of...

Was riding near San Luis Obispo, CA a couple of years ago. Riding through the hills I thought to myself this is great mountain lion territory. This was a few months after the attacks in Southern...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-05, 06:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,192
Posted By cytoman

Read this, done that, this is getting old. Let's...

Read this, done that, this is getting old. Let's try the "beat yo moma on my tricycle" thread for awhile and leave the poussers alone for a day.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-05, 06:22 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,013
Posted By cytoman

6'4" 195 lbs. Ride a 61cm 2005 Specialized...

6'4" 195 lbs. Ride a 61cm 2005 Specialized Roubaix Elite with Bontrager Race lite wheels. Very comfortable
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-05, 09:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 946
Posted By cytoman

Love my wife

This summer she surprised me on our trip to France with a side trip to stage 5 TdF. I thought we were going to look a chateaus in the Loire Valley. She had planned this for over a year with our...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
08-26-05, 09:31 PM
Replies: 1,289
Views: 133,401
Posted By cytoman

also testing ...

also testing
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b216/jcraft84/DSCN0900.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-05, 08:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 850
Posted By cytoman

I sagged our club's Climb to Kiaser ride this...

I sagged our club's Climb to Kiaser ride this summer. I carried a floor pump, some tools, BIG jug of water, firtst aid kit, and a couple of big beach towels, one for riders who wanted to wipe down,...
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