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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-18-17, 10:14 PM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,312
Posted By shovelhd

It's out, but it may not be visible. Let me send...

It's out, but it may not be visible. Let me send you a link.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-16-17, 09:11 PM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,312
Posted By shovelhd

It's news to me. There was discussion of a...

It's news to me. There was discussion of a potential road series beyond the NEBRA trophy, maybe this is it.

Don't use BikeReg as the race calendar, use the NEBRA calendar. Killington is going to...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-24-16, 07:53 PM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,312
Posted By shovelhd

Not yet. The NEBRA meeting is next month.

Not yet. The NEBRA meeting is next month.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-24-16, 07:44 AM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,312
Posted By shovelhd

Come on up. I live very close to both of these...

Come on up. I live very close to both of these races.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-23-16, 10:03 PM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,312
Posted By shovelhd

That race has history, son.

That race has history, son.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-23-16, 08:02 AM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,312
Posted By shovelhd

Mike and I had a long talk about that this year....

Mike and I had a long talk about that this year. When the pros did two laps he had a huge international field. I reinforced to him that there is nothing close to this distance in this part of the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-30-16, 11:32 AM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,312
Posted By shovelhd

I don't pretend to be an expert. I know what I...

I don't pretend to be an expert. I know what I know. I've seen the demographics. I've also seen registration return to levels not seen five years ago. I've read countless survey results supporting...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-30-16, 06:22 AM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,312
Posted By shovelhd

I respectably disagree with you. It will get...

I respectably disagree with you. It will get harder to pull off. It will get more expensive. However the price/value inflection point hasn't been reached, at least for the race I'm involved with. If...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-01-16, 10:57 AM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,312
Posted By shovelhd

The Mayors Cup is an excellent course for...

The Mayors Cup is an excellent course for spectators. It is barricaded all the way around with marshaled course crossings so you can walk the whole course if you want. The finish stretch has a...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-26-16, 06:20 AM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,312
Posted By shovelhd

I was a crit racer. Never had a pee problem in a...

I was a crit racer. Never had a pee problem in a road race.

Look, the rules are clear. If the CR takes a risk and allows discrete peeing on the bike, then don't abuse it.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-25-16, 08:50 PM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,312
Posted By shovelhd

We're talking 20 minutes after the start. You...

We're talking 20 minutes after the start. You mean to tell me that your pre race routine timing is so critical for an 88 mile race that you can't take a few minutes to hit the john before the start?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-25-16, 05:49 PM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,312
Posted By shovelhd

They are choosing not to run any race. It's a...

They are choosing not to run any race. It's a fondo now, which usually means less categories and much larger fields. We've always had problems with the residents becaus there are so few roads on the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-24-16, 06:56 PM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,312
Posted By shovelhd

Yup. You can thank the guys pissing in public.

Yup. You can thank the guys pissing in public.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-09-16, 04:58 AM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,312
Posted By shovelhd

Officials don't put up signs :). It's possible he...

Officials don't put up signs :). It's possible he put one up after the CR gave instructions but it would have had to have been up before then to change them. Wth the start 1.5 miles from the finish I...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-08-16, 05:08 PM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,312
Posted By shovelhd

Not true on the feed rule, outside the zone is an...

Not true on the feed rule, outside the zone is an illegal feed. We knew about the feeding outside the zone and discussed it as officials but decided to let it go because the feed zone was not marked....
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-07-16, 06:04 PM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,312
Posted By shovelhd

CWR turned out just fine from my POV. We had a...

CWR turned out just fine from my POV. We had a great crew and one of my favorite CR's. There were all sorts of things out of joint before the racing began but we made the adjustments and rolled with...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-03-16, 11:18 AM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,312
Posted By shovelhd

I don't think all of the updates to Bikereg are...

I don't think all of the updates to Bikereg are helping him.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-03-16, 07:23 AM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,312
Posted By shovelhd

Then there's that. Concord is also a great race...

Then there's that. Concord is also a great race with lots of history and many categories.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-02-16, 09:38 PM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,312
Posted By shovelhd

I don't know if the Cream is gonna Rise. Five...

I don't know if the Cream is gonna Rise. Five days out and 60 preregistered. I hope it makes it, I need the work. No Witches Cup, next level crew.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-28-16, 06:51 AM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,312
Posted By shovelhd

I put in for it. Still unemployed so I have time...

I put in for it. Still unemployed so I have time during most days.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-27-16, 08:50 PM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,312
Posted By shovelhd

And what I am implying is that your idea is not...

And what I am implying is that your idea is not out of left field, and not out of the realm of possibility.

Awesome race in Beverly tonight. Working the pits in a downtown criterium is my...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-26-16, 04:46 PM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,312
Posted By shovelhd

Greenfield is a B2C2 property, so you would be...

Greenfield is a B2C2 property, so you would be proposing a "race weekend". We have a post race meeting in a few weeks. We all need a break. I've been sending thank you notes and reminders to PD's for...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-25-16, 10:00 PM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,312
Posted By shovelhd

Same. But you can't race both races on the same...

Same. But you can't race both races on the same night. You can keep the same number week to week.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-24-16, 05:14 PM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,312
Posted By shovelhd

I'm going to try and get Polar as a sponsor....

I'm going to try and get Polar as a sponsor. Those bottles fit my cages perfectly.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-24-16, 10:30 AM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,312
Posted By shovelhd

Thanks for helping make it a success. We had a...

Thanks for helping make it a success. We had a few crashes, none requiring medical. No heat stroke. We ran out of neutral water at the main feed zone about ten minutes before they closed up shop. We...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-19-16, 12:53 PM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,312
Posted By shovelhd

We are working very hard to get neutral feeders...

We are working very hard to get neutral feeders for your field. You will have a second feed zone in Windsor before Notchview on the first lap. I plan to be out there myself with as many volunteers as...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-19-16, 08:00 AM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,312
Posted By shovelhd

Stressin' Stressin' Race Director Stressin'

Stressin'
Stressin'
Race Director Stressin'
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-13-16, 02:45 PM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,312
Posted By shovelhd

By the time you show up I will have had a couple...

By the time you show up I will have had a couple beers in me. Enjoy the entertainment.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-13-16, 06:48 AM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,312
Posted By shovelhd

Yes. It has traditionally been the day after the...

Yes. It has traditionally been the day after the Boston Mayors Cup. No permit yet.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-11-16, 11:23 AM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,312
Posted By shovelhd

Hilltowns has been and always will be on a...

Hilltowns has been and always will be on a Saturday. Eight small towns with multiple churches preclude it.

Thanks for your support.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-09-16, 08:58 PM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,312
Posted By shovelhd

I've done the Fundo on the Felt with 25's but cut...

I've done the Fundo on the Felt with 25's but cut tires. I'm not good on dirt climbs of which there are plenty so I'm taking the Redline with 33's and a 34/32. We will see how that works out.
...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-08-16, 07:51 PM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,312
Posted By shovelhd

Fundo, no Hundo for me. I'm riding the Redline...

Fundo, no Hundo for me. I'm riding the Redline with SB8's so no speed for me either. Just gonna chill and enjoy. Mrs. Shovel plans on joining me for the BBQ afterwards. If so we will take a detour to...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-23-16, 08:53 PM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,312
Posted By shovelhd

Over 1,000 riders registered. It's great to see...

Over 1,000 riders registered. It's great to see this race back.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-17-16, 07:12 PM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,312
Posted By shovelhd

Longsjo is the real deal. Crit week is general is...

Longsjo is the real deal. Crit week is general is the real deal. Good luck to your teammate. After this weekend I'm off until August so that I can focus on Hilltowns.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-14-16, 04:29 PM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,312
Posted By shovelhd

I'm the CR at Greenfield, so be sure and stay...

I'm the CR at Greenfield, so be sure and stay away :)
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-04-16, 01:24 PM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,312
Posted By shovelhd

Watch Enaeus ride away?

Watch Enaeus ride away?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-02-16, 03:23 PM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,312
Posted By shovelhd

The stretch between turns one and two really only...

The stretch between turns one and two really only has one good line at speed. There's a cheese grater in turn two at the base of the rise that could give you trouble in the rain. Turn three is...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-01-16, 10:29 AM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,312
Posted By shovelhd

You need a -75 degree stem now? :)

You need a -75 degree stem now? :)
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-31-16, 05:55 PM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,312
Posted By shovelhd

The place that was provided for me had wifi and a...

The place that was provided for me had wifi and a heated pool. 103 degree pool. It was almost 90 degrees out. Quite refreshing. I liked that Jax place down the street. Locals joint with decent beer.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-29-16, 01:11 PM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,312
Posted By shovelhd

Great to meet up with you guys after the race....

Great to meet up with you guys after the race. Today was uneventful. Still waiting to get out of here.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-28-16, 08:22 PM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,312
Posted By shovelhd

Makes Teton look like Nostradamus.

Makes Teton look like Nostradamus.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-26-16, 08:38 PM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,312
Posted By shovelhd

Looks like I won't be sleeping in my car at...

Looks like I won't be sleeping in my car at Killington.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-25-16, 10:27 PM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,312
Posted By shovelhd

Combining fields was the first pass, but it did...

Combining fields was the first pass, but it did not work out, for whatever reason.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-25-16, 08:07 AM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,312
Posted By shovelhd

Pirate = non sanctioned.

Pirate = non sanctioned.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-24-16, 03:39 PM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,312
Posted By shovelhd

The Cabot cheese tour up the road is tastier.

The Cabot cheese tour up the road is tastier.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-24-16, 11:38 AM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,312
Posted By shovelhd

I meant the ice cream.

I meant the ice cream.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-24-16, 10:21 AM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,312
Posted By shovelhd

Im not a big Ben and Jerrys fan but I enjoyed the...

Im not a big Ben and Jerrys fan but I enjoyed the tour.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-23-16, 08:58 PM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,312
Posted By shovelhd

Housing is being provided for me but I have no...

Housing is being provided for me but I have no idea what or where it is. For all I know it could be a chicken coop in some farmers back yard.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-22-16, 03:57 PM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,312
Posted By shovelhd

Definitely. Stealth guest rider for Community. ...

Definitely. Stealth guest rider for Community.

Im working Saturday and Sunday, and staying over at least on Saturday night. If any of you would like to get together, PM me.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-22-16, 11:31 AM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,312
Posted By shovelhd

There's nothing to fear about that field. If you...

There's nothing to fear about that field. If you want to avoid crashes, don't do Somerville.
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