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Forum: Texas
07-20-09, 04:41 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 28,291
Posted By dl613

TRADE: Specialized Toupe 130mm for Toupe 143mm

Long shot, I know but I have a fairly new Specialized Toupe Ti 130 mm Saddle that is white and red. I would like to trade it for a 143mm Toupe saddle (any color) if anyone has a take-off or is...
Forum: Texas
07-15-09, 07:27 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 8,700
Posted By dl613

85 would be nice but just think of the heat as a...

85 would be nice but just think of the heat as a motivator to get done early!!!

HHH and Goatneck are my favorite rides, I can't wait. See you guys there.
Forum: Texas
07-27-08, 11:02 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 5,872
Posted By dl613

I'm not sure if i'm racing again this year or if...

I'm not sure if i'm racing again this year or if I'm going to ride to enjoy the rest stops and the atmosphere. If you race, stay toward the front but out of the wind.

Have fun.
Forum: Texas
01-20-08, 10:22 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,849
Posted By dl613

I ride both the Sat rides at RBM-North and the...

I ride both the Sat rides at RBM-North and the South rides which is my favorite. A few lead out sprints which will either boost your ego or crush your soul. The south ride has a couple of small hills...
06-27-07, 08:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 349
Posted By dl613

back on the bike after 2 weeks-help!!!

Okay,
2 weeks off the bike, most of us have gone through this but it's the middle of my season!!!!

Any advice as to quickly gain my form back? I'm a Cat 4 and have a few races coming up and...
06-09-07, 11:04 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,473
Posted By dl613

checked this thing out after my group ride and...

checked this thing out after my group ride and have to say, pretty impressive. Looks like Trek has figured out that they can't sell Lance as well anymore so they've really stepped it up. Can't wait...
06-03-07, 10:01 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,039
Posted By dl613

good report Vino, sorry about the drop in GC but...

good report Vino, sorry about the drop in GC but congrats on making the attack and the upgrade.
06-03-07, 09:55 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,565
Posted By dl613

good stuff, I feel your pain at the end. I...

good stuff, I feel your pain at the end.

I didn't know you could start a crit with a disc wheel? Am I seeing things or was there a guy with a disc?
Forum: Southeast
05-30-07, 03:12 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 18,004
Posted By dl613

anyone done the Tour de Louisiana? good...

anyone done the Tour de Louisiana?

good race? Worth the trip from Texas?
05-29-07, 06:52 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 418
Posted By dl613

Mt. Hood updates, reports, claims of insanity?

I know there are a few BF'ers doing Mt. Hood so first, good luck to all of you guys and if anyone can offer some race updates or just general info for all of us Mt. Hood wannabe's, it'd be...
05-29-07, 06:47 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 929
Posted By dl613

technically, you're not "beating" these guys on...

technically, you're not "beating" these guys on the climbs. You're simply expending more energy and reading way more into it than you should. I ride with some super strong (Vino-types) and they spin...
05-27-07, 06:59 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,198
Posted By dl613

Sorry, I know this is a serious question but come...

Sorry, I know this is a serious question but come on, how can you not laugh at, "What, my veal is simmering?"

Funniest thing I've heard all day. But I'd yell at the guy and tell him to grab a new...
Forum: Southwest
05-27-07, 09:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,136
Posted By dl613

Biff-good luck. I've never done back to back...

Biff-good luck. I've never done back to back centuries. You better take Monday off work!
Forum: Southwest
05-27-07, 08:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,136
Posted By dl613

heard great things and I'll be there trying to...

heard great things and I'll be there trying to rock the crits. hope everyone has a great time.
05-25-07, 08:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 484
Posted By dl613

ask your bike shop and check out usacycling.org...

ask your bike shop and check out usacycling.org for local clubs/events. I'm sure they have some junior info sections too. good luck.
Forum: Texas
05-25-07, 01:45 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 57,172
Posted By dl613

Just to let you know AA is a superjet-stud on the...

Just to let you know AA is a superjet-stud on the road too. Not to mention a nice dude.
Forum: Texas
05-25-07, 08:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 861
Posted By dl613

I'll be at the Glickman tomorrow and then the...

I'll be at the Glickman tomorrow and then the State Crit Champ on Monday in Ft. Worth. Anyone going to do the Ft. Worth race?
Forum: Texas
05-21-07, 03:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 861
Posted By dl613

try the RBM 45 miler on Saturdays and if you're...

try the RBM 45 miler on Saturdays and if you're riding that much don't wait till next year to race.

I'm up for a BF ride, anytime.

DL.
Forum: Texas
05-20-07, 12:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 730
Posted By dl613

mechanicals suck but when you put enough time on...

mechanicals suck but when you put enough time on the rig sometimes stuff happens. I know you have good equipment but I think you were lucky last year and making up for it now. As far as the wheels...
Forum: Texas
05-15-07, 08:28 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,706
Posted By dl613

I'm doing the 64 miler

I'm doing the 64 miler
05-14-07, 01:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 999
Posted By dl613

similar story, I have a habit of increasing...

similar story,
I have a habit of increasing crit pace for the first 10-15 minutes then hanging around 10th to recover and cover serious breaks. I missed one and ended up bridging the whole group to...
05-14-07, 12:47 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,260
Posted By dl613

I train/race on an old set of Vectors that I just...

I train/race on an old set of Vectors that I just realized are heavy as $hit when I looked them up on weightwienies. A friend rides Zipp 404's and his rotational mass is way less than mine. My pit...
05-13-07, 06:36 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,081
Posted By dl613

i just post them on my blog and figure if anyone...

i just post them on my blog and figure if anyone cares they can read it there but I do enjoy reading about everyone's races from the first timers to Vino's epic wins. I would like to say that even...
05-11-07, 08:01 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,876,024
Posted By dl613

how do you get a photo to not have the wheels...

how do you get a photo to not have the wheels frozen on a digi cam?

Be basic, I'm a point and shoot idiot but that's always bothered me. Anyone? Bueller?
05-09-07, 08:07 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,876,024
Posted By dl613

If the beartooth climb is in those conditions,...

If the beartooth climb is in those conditions, I'll down at Bogart's with pizza and beer waiting for you to finish.
05-09-07, 08:55 AM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,876,024
Posted By dl613

I'm the guy in the white. I got pulled back from...

I'm the guy in the white. I got pulled back from an attack and this is us bridging later in the race. I was G-A-S-S-E-D on the bridge and took 5th on the day. :(
05-08-07, 12:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 555
Posted By dl613

I've done tri's and they weren't very exciting,...

I've done tri's and they weren't very exciting, for me at least.

Love crits because the pace/intensity is high at the front and I love sprints-can get quite sketchy tho

Love RR's for the...
05-07-07, 05:59 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,497
Posted By dl613

Go, I skipped one for a different sport while...

Go,
I skipped one for a different sport while a friend went and made some good contacts to further his development and if you kick a$$ you'll be on the map. He got a chance to play with some...
05-07-07, 02:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,636
Posted By dl613

I take 2 days off/week but never the day before a...

I take 2 days off/week but never the day before a race for me. My legs need to be active for a spin or light ride for about an hour. I usually throw in a couple of high cadence/low torque bursts just...
05-07-07, 09:35 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,444
Posted By dl613

Damn Vino, sorry about all of that-the bones,...

Damn Vino, sorry about all of that-the bones, bike, bruises and the buddy. (dog)

Heal up and crush 'em at Mt. Hood. Good luck.
05-07-07, 08:13 AM
Replies: 10
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Views: 889
Posted By dl613

a powertap is just a tool for training. It's not...

a powertap is just a tool for training. It's not a necessity by any means. I don't use one and perform well in races. Race more, you'll find out what you need to work on and actually gain experience...
05-06-07, 11:44 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,124
Posted By dl613

I would second the "attack before the corner"...

I would second the "attack before the corner" advice. I race a lot of crits and if I'm going to attack I try to make it corner entry to the next corner exit if it's set up that way. It gives me 2...
05-05-07, 08:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 838
Posted By dl613

glad to hear your feeling better PCad, good job...

glad to hear your feeling better PCad, good job beating your PR.
05-05-07, 08:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,053
Posted By dl613

you're obviously no stranger to training so now...

you're obviously no stranger to training so now it's just a different focus. Build some base miles and then work on intervals. Get your bike fit properly and that will help eliminate a lot of odd...
05-05-07, 11:47 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,816
Posted By dl613

I started racing on a motobecane with tiagra/sora...

I started racing on a motobecane with tiagra/sora mix and I have to be honest I never thought about it and nobody ever noticed. they did notice if I was strong, weak, an a$$ or just a nice dude...
05-05-07, 11:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,376
Posted By dl613

Everyone will have a different first race...

Everyone will have a different first race experience but the only way to know is to try it. Don't be afraid to be dropped just try it. +1 on all of the surge talk, try to incorporate some intervals...
05-04-07, 05:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,009
Posted By dl613

that's no hill for a highstepper. Crush 'em...

that's no hill for a highstepper. Crush 'em Cypress.
05-02-07, 08:55 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,704
Posted By dl613

Pcad hope all goes well the that dang little gall...

Pcad hope all goes well the that dang little gall bladder and of course at the TT if you do it. toughin' it out only counts for cuts, hits, broken bones or other stuff you can see, take the docs...
Forum: Texas
05-02-07, 06:37 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 3,785
Posted By dl613

just got to carrollton and it looks like it's...

just got to carrollton and it looks like it's moving out but still pretty heavy rain. I may get my kayak out just in case!
Forum: Texas
05-02-07, 06:17 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 3,785
Posted By dl613

pretty tough in the galleria area. Sirens and...

pretty tough in the galleria area. Sirens and lots of rain but no hail. Must be nice to take a nap!!
05-02-07, 05:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 992
Posted By dl613

I'd quit tire checking the guy ASAP since he's...

I'd quit tire checking the guy ASAP since he's already brake happy he may panic and go hard on the binders then you're airborn. Ouch.

We've all seen brake checkers maybe even been brake checkers...
05-01-07, 09:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,318
Posted By dl613

raspberry fig newtons and ice cold coke which I...

raspberry fig newtons and ice cold coke which I never drink during the week.

endurance/protein mix with a subway six inch tuna or similar right after the race followed by cheeseburger, fries and...
04-30-07, 07:55 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,597
Posted By dl613

ever ridden a motorcycle? Scrub speed before but...

ever ridden a motorcycle? Scrub speed before but trust your bike and your line and be ready for someone else not to be as smooth as you. Weight constant, be centered and of course don't grab your...
Forum: Texas
04-26-07, 07:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 841
Posted By dl613

any of you guys doing tulsa tough? how is it?

any of you guys doing tulsa tough? how is it?
Forum: Texas
04-26-07, 07:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,076
Posted By dl613

register quick, cat 5 races fill up pretty fast...

register quick, cat 5 races fill up pretty fast due to the field limit. They have both a 5a and a 5b race so you should be okay. I think you can go to bikereg.com to do it. I'll be out there with a...
04-26-07, 04:41 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,287
Posted By dl613

+1 Gear bag with individual skate...

+1

Gear bag with individual skate compartments works great and cycling gear smells much better than my hockey gear!!
04-26-07, 11:38 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,505
Posted By dl613

Yes, lets hope i proof read my projects better...

Yes, lets hope i proof read my projects better than my posts!
04-26-07, 10:48 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,505
Posted By dl613

+1 I have a habit of pulling(being top 3-5)...

+1

I have a habit of pulling(being top 3-5) early in crits so I can be at the front of the according and cover, if needed. I also tend to put a little pressure on after the corners to try to sting...
04-23-07, 02:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 997
Posted By dl613

+1

+1
04-23-07, 11:34 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,419
Posted By dl613

It was all fun and games until blasphemy reared...

It was all fun and games until blasphemy reared its ugly head. you can tease him about anything you want-buying speed or too many posts (most spurred on by us, the bling-loving, may buy them now that...
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