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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-21-17, 09:32 AM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,328
Posted By Grumpy McTrumpy

New York State Bicycle Racing Association 3 hrs...

New York State Bicycle Racing Association
3 hrs ·
Press Release: Update on Harlem Skyscraper Criterium Women’s Prize List
This past weekend, the Harlem Skyscraper Criterium’s Women’s P123 prize...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-08-17, 11:02 AM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,328
Posted By Grumpy McTrumpy

I mean, the actual Chris Thater NCC race was...

I mean, the actual Chris Thater NCC race was cancelled long ago. (the word was spreading about that within days of the 2016 race end). that Empire State Crit was going to be a more local...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-08-17, 10:57 AM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,328
Posted By Grumpy McTrumpy

First I have heard of it. I could call the...

First I have heard of it. I could call the promoter and find out what happened but if they have already passed the baton then I guess it's water under the bridge.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-11-16, 01:11 PM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,328
Posted By Grumpy McTrumpy

you should edit this post to say you raced the...

you should edit this post to say you raced the doc to the drinking fountain
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-07-16, 08:35 AM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,328
Posted By Grumpy McTrumpy

Piccolo fondo

Piccolo fondo
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-19-16, 08:53 AM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,328
Posted By Grumpy McTrumpy

At this point I don't expect to be racing until...

At this point I don't expect to be racing until mid June. It's been an odd year.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-19-16, 08:52 AM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,328
Posted By Grumpy McTrumpy

when it's sold?

when it's sold?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-15-16, 03:09 PM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,328
Posted By Grumpy McTrumpy

Housler is a beast but beating Bruce Bird is most...

Housler is a beast but beating Bruce Bird is most impressive
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-15-16, 07:52 AM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,328
Posted By Grumpy McTrumpy

I had to cancel Bristol for personal reasons. ...

I had to cancel Bristol for personal reasons. Just as well that the radar is showing snow at the moment (1 hour before race time)
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-11-16, 04:30 AM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,328
Posted By Grumpy McTrumpy

I don't think so. Maybe they will do different...

I don't think so. Maybe they will do different bib number series but I recall it being hard to tell last year.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-10-16, 01:31 PM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,328
Posted By Grumpy McTrumpy

Wegmans is great if you like the ultimate in...

Wegmans is great if you like the ultimate in grocery stores. It's sort of like Whole Foods meets Trader Joes meets a chain supermarket meets a Deli. Letchworth is very pretty, although this time of...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-10-16, 01:22 PM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,328
Posted By Grumpy McTrumpy

Based on who is pre-registered, I predict that...

Based on who is pre-registered, I predict that both the combined masters and the P12 are going to be no-holds-barred. Last year it was a race of surviving the steep double climbs at the front end of...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-26-16, 04:58 AM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,328
Posted By Grumpy McTrumpy

Last year they raced all Masters together

Last year they raced all Masters together
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-22-16, 08:37 AM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,328
Posted By Grumpy McTrumpy

I will probably do Bristol in the 45+. It tends...

I will probably do Bristol in the 45+. It tends to attract the fastest Canadians so it should be tough.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-21-16, 04:26 AM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,328
Posted By Grumpy McTrumpy

Latte Ride - Rochester Wiki...

Latte Ride - Rochester Wiki (http://rocwiki.org/Latte_Ride)
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-12-16, 09:30 AM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,328
Posted By Grumpy McTrumpy

the climbs ramp up to 13% or so, with the...

the climbs ramp up to 13% or so, with the steepest part right in the middle of climb #1 (http://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=1) (which is also the finish line) but average...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-11-16, 04:32 AM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,328
Posted By Grumpy McTrumpy

I have done Bristol many times. Your link is the...

I have done Bristol many times. Your link is the old course.

The new course: https://www.strava.com/routes/2541324

It will blow apart. Too many times up the double-whammy climbs for any...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-25-15, 08:36 AM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,328
Posted By Grumpy McTrumpy

I chose not to go in 2015. It was a bit over my...

I chose not to go in 2015. It was a bit over my cost threshold, but part of that is the knowledge that I'd probably also not have much of a chance of a top ten spot. With training and improvement,...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-24-15, 05:27 PM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,328
Posted By Grumpy McTrumpy

Having been a promoter, and worked with them: ...

Having been a promoter, and worked with them: The cost in stress is a major factor in addition to the financial.

I got offered the Watkins Glen race. I turned it down.

A promoter who...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-13-15, 01:30 PM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,328
Posted By Grumpy McTrumpy

And empathy is not something I normally expect to...

And empathy is not something I normally expect to view in here. It hasn't been highly valued in the 8 or so years I have been on BF.

It begins with a choice, not with waiting for the other guy to...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-13-15, 01:27 PM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,328
Posted By Grumpy McTrumpy

not being a crit racer I will say what I have...

not being a crit racer I will say what I have viewed from a disinterested perspective:

What I see is a "can" vs. "can't" battle of mental expectations around a similar situation.

Both are...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-07-15, 09:07 AM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,328
Posted By Grumpy McTrumpy

All your points are logical and well made. ...

All your points are logical and well made.

However, the fact is that promoters are leaving the sport and people are not stepping up to replace them. It has gotten quite difficult to put a race on...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-22-15, 10:31 AM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,328
Posted By Grumpy McTrumpy

The couple of times I did ToC there were neutral...

The couple of times I did ToC there were neutral water feeds. As to whether that's guaranteed... I don't know.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-26-15, 07:54 PM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,328
Posted By Grumpy McTrumpy

flooding will cancel a race

flooding will cancel a race
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-22-15, 06:44 AM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,328
Posted By Grumpy McTrumpy

maybe they are telling you that your threshold is...

maybe they are telling you that your threshold is higher than you are talking yourself into believing it is.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-19-15, 07:18 AM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,328
Posted By Grumpy McTrumpy

Well, I got in. A message to the RD got it done....

Well, I got in. A message to the RD got it done. Turns out it was a limit that was mistakenly set. I'm thinking Bikereg should take note of this problem, since it appears that a field limit cannot...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-19-15, 06:46 AM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,328
Posted By Grumpy McTrumpy

Well, I've tried to register but the Masters is...

Well, I've tried to register but the Masters is "closed"...

with 15 people.

smh
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-18-15, 11:47 AM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,328
Posted By Grumpy McTrumpy

We didn't go the correct way on lap two. This is...

We didn't go the correct way on lap two. This is a case of damned if you do, damned if you don't. It was always a small time event when it was a citizen's race. I'm sure if they could get more (or...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-19-15, 01:15 PM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,328
Posted By Grumpy McTrumpy

yes. I remember hitting 48mph just holding the...

yes. I remember hitting 48mph just holding the wheel in front of me.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-19-15, 09:14 AM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,328
Posted By Grumpy McTrumpy

Don't be in the back at the hairpin right leading...

Don't be in the back at the hairpin right leading into the mid-race climb in the mountain stage.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-16-15, 01:31 PM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,328
Posted By Grumpy McTrumpy

let me know if you want any info on that. I'm an...

let me know if you want any info on that. I'm an extra class operator
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-01-15, 08:49 AM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,328
Posted By Grumpy McTrumpy

is there an Echo in here

is there an Echo in here
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-01-15, 08:37 AM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,328
Posted By Grumpy McTrumpy

does the name have something to do with radio...

does the name have something to do with radio phonetics or is there a guy named that....
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-06-15, 10:53 AM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,328
Posted By Grumpy McTrumpy

I did three battenkills, two benningtons, and...

I did three battenkills, two benningtons, and three Hornbys on the same set of Pave tubulars. They are still good.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-28-15, 11:04 AM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,328
Posted By Grumpy McTrumpy

If winter actually ends, I may go next week.

If winter actually ends, I may go next week.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-28-15, 10:31 AM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,328
Posted By Grumpy McTrumpy

how was the road surface in terms of frost...

how was the road surface in terms of frost heaves, potholes etc?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-28-15, 10:16 AM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,328
Posted By Grumpy McTrumpy

Gp?

Gp?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-28-15, 09:53 AM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,328
Posted By Grumpy McTrumpy

I rode indoors

I rode indoors
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-24-15, 10:30 AM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,328
Posted By Grumpy McTrumpy

I remember fields of 150 in the masters at bkill....

I remember fields of 150 in the masters at bkill. I also remember prices in the 40-50 buck range.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-21-15, 11:20 AM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,328
Posted By Grumpy McTrumpy

http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0668/3101/product...

http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0668/3101/products/star-wars-princess-leia-jabba-bike-decal_1024x1024.jpeg?v=1412999138
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-09-15, 08:53 AM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,328
Posted By Grumpy McTrumpy

I'm interested to know what the road conditions...

I'm interested to know what the road conditions are like for Brinkerhoff (aka Johnny Cake). We have frost heaves here that require warning signs.

If anyone does a recon ride in the near future...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-04-15, 10:38 AM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,328
Posted By Grumpy McTrumpy

new course yes. Flatter, faster, crashy

new course yes. Flatter, faster, crashy
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-14-15, 01:31 PM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,328
Posted By Grumpy McTrumpy

I'm going to suggest that it's not as black and...

I'm going to suggest that it's not as black and white as FTP. Some riders are able to churn out a good sized FTP for an hour, but their corresponding VO2max efforts are not much stronger. On the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-14-15, 11:04 AM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,328
Posted By Grumpy McTrumpy

in the masters the extended climbs required 5...

in the masters the extended climbs required 5 w/kg or more just to hang. the winners produced more.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-12-15, 11:27 AM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,328
Posted By Grumpy McTrumpy

I've done KSR a few times and it has never been...

I've done KSR a few times and it has never been easy. I'd want to have the kind of fitness where a 4 hour ride doesn't seem all that long.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-11-15, 10:10 AM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,328
Posted By Grumpy McTrumpy

From some slightly inside info I got from another...

From some slightly inside info I got from another race promoter, I wouldn't draw any conclusions about races in 2015. USAC has changed a bunch of rules regarding insurance and permit requirements...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-20-14, 08:14 AM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,328
Posted By Grumpy McTrumpy

take a look at the fine print in the category...

take a look at the fine print in the category restrictions section.



The reason it's pending is that it takes a while for these permits to go through. As of now, only 2 permits for 2015...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-15-14, 01:45 PM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,328
Posted By Grumpy McTrumpy

I had to reverse image lookup that picture. ...

I had to reverse image lookup that picture. Might as well have been Caesar's Great Uncle's former roommate's Rabbi.

Now that I know who it is, agreed. I think I will vote with my pocketbook this...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-29-14, 12:46 PM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,328
Posted By Grumpy McTrumpy

I should mention that, a few years ago,...

I should mention that, a few years ago, Yellowjacket had similar problems to the lower priced (possible) chip timing services. They eventually came up with a method of attaching the chips as low as...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-29-14, 12:43 PM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,328
Posted By Grumpy McTrumpy

Yellowjacket has been pretty reliable in the past...

Yellowjacket has been pretty reliable in the past few years. The only drawback is the price which can knock an event into a state of "impossible" to put on.
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