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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-06-14, 10:23 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 7,410
Posted By Ygduf

I'm glad that you've all decided that crits are...

I'm glad that you've all decided that crits are definitely easier!
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-06-14, 11:33 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 7,410
Posted By Ygduf

it isn't work if you enjoy what you're doing. ...

it isn't work if you enjoy what you're doing.

If I didn't race, I would still ride just about as much. If/When I have a kid, it'll cut into the time but I have no doubt I will still find the time...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-02-14, 09:28 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 7,410
Posted By Ygduf

Training alone just sounds awful sisyphean. ...

Training alone just sounds awful sisyphean. Don't know how you guys do it. I train with groups, do recovery rides alone w/podcasts.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-01-14, 11:27 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 7,410
Posted By Ygduf

Insulting me is a point I think. He's not...

Insulting me is a point I think. He's not choosing to do strava over racing. He's choosing, in the example, to not race but to continue doing strava. It is not either/OR. <- that's the false dichotomy
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-01-14, 11:25 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 7,410
Posted By Ygduf

It's not a race, it's a class. I still like CX...

It's not a race, it's a class. I still like CX guys and slow racers and non-racers. I was just noticing some clustering effects among the groups. Kind of like how all MTB riders smoke copious amounts...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-01-14, 11:06 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 7,410
Posted By Ygduf

They also love cycling caps under helmets.

They also love cycling caps under helmets.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-01-14, 11:05 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 7,410
Posted By Ygduf

I don't know what the difficulty is. You asked...

I don't know what the difficulty is. You asked "How's it different?"

The difference is: I quit racing to Strava vs. I quit racing because it felt dangerous.

I cannot be clearer.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-01-14, 10:57 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 7,410
Posted By Ygduf

OK. I guess more specifically when you say "isn't...

OK. I guess more specifically when you say "isn't it the same...", that would be a false dichotomy. He's not making a choice between racing OR strava. He's made a choice to not race, but to continue...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-01-14, 10:42 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 7,410
Posted By Ygduf

No. You're creating a false dichotomy where it's...

No. You're creating a false dichotomy where it's either/or, when the case is (presumed to be) that the guy would stop racing due to perceived danger regardless.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-30-14, 12:13 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 7,410
Posted By Ygduf

also, can you use your race results app to skim...

also, can you use your race results app to skim like 10,000 random USAC license #s (http://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=s) to get the average number of podiums, average...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-30-14, 12:11 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 7,410
Posted By Ygduf

it's always been hard and most people have always...

it's always been hard and most people have always sucked at it.

I say it's the lack of coverage. No Lance -> no sportscenter or media coverage -> fewer riders.

(if there's even a decline, which...
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