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I'm so proud
I went out for a racing-club coaching session this morning and during a double pace line, I got paired up with the coach. Anyway, we were chatting, and he asked me what Cat I race (5), and then replied, "Well from the looks of it you won't be a 5 for too long," implying my strength on the bike. I got into bike riding just about a year ago (March 14 of '06 to be exact) to help bring my body back from 9 months of chemotherapy, and I got hooked about a mile into my first ride. Now I'm gearing up for the season (I already have 1 race under my belt), and it felt great to receive a compliment like that from a coach I met for the first time today.
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You want a cookie? How about a star sticker? I'm just kidding. I too feel all childish, giddy, and happy inside when I get compliments.
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Congrats Jo. Like you, I started riding for my health a couple of years ago. Never did I imagine back then that riding would be such an important part of who I am. We are all proud of you. Keep it up
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Yeah, with your skill I'm guessing that within just 10 races you should be ready to upgrade to a 4!!
j/k. It's cool to have people say stuff like that.
--Steve
j/k. It's cool to have people say stuff like that.
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Nice. Pride is a sin though is it not? Anyway. Nothing wrong with a bit of pride around here. Congrats on being on a bike for a year and finding a positive way to progress especialy from Chemo.
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Could be a coach hoping to drum up more membership, but even that's a compliment if he wants you on his team, right?
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Congrat's ! On Sunday after my erratic pacing,riding off the front, and outclimbing the group on hills my coach said "You are gonna get SO dropped in races this year..."
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Originally Posted by bodaciousguy
You want a cookie? How about a star sticker? I'm just kidding. I too feel all childish, giddy, and happy inside when I get compliments.
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I got yelled at by DJ during that session for going too hard at the front. But I really like Dave Jordan's no-nonsense style. Really gets the point across.
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Ouch. If you'll excuse me I'm gonna go hide under my table and sulk now.
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Congrats, joshalope. Definitely something to be proud of. I remember feeling the same way the first time I got referred to as "one of the fast guys" on our club ride. Granted everything is relative and I'm not all that fast, but it still felt good.
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Kind of a weird compliment, considering you only have to START ten races to get out of Cat5, it's not like it requires skill or strength. But I think he meant well. I remember when a fit expert told me my thighs were so developed that I looked like I was riding knees in, when technically I wasn't.
Joshalope, do you have a handle on the good racing teams in Queens? Kissena looks good, any others? I'll likely be moving there this summer.
Joshalope, do you have a handle on the good racing teams in Queens? Kissena looks good, any others? I'll likely be moving there this summer.
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Originally Posted by bodaciousguy
You want a cookie? How about a star sticker? I'm just kidding. I too feel all childish, giddy, and happy inside when I get compliments.
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I'm surprised how snarky some of the replies to the OP were. The fact that you're out there kicking butt 9 months after chemo makes you awesome, period, end of story. Keep at it and best of luck.
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Originally Posted by goodall
Kind of a weird compliment, considering you only have to START ten races to get out of Cat5, it's not like it requires skill or strength. But I think he meant well. I remember when a fit expert told me my thighs were so developed that I looked like I was riding knees in, when technically I wasn't.
Joshalope, do you have a handle on the good racing teams in Queens? Kissena looks good, any others? I'll likely be moving there this summer.
Joshalope, do you have a handle on the good racing teams in Queens? Kissena looks good, any others? I'll likely be moving there this summer.
"The Queens Tough Club" - Kings of the Road Since 1982
Anyway Queens is a neat place to cycle because depending on where you are, there is relatively easy access to Central Park for some quick loops if you're pressed for time, but you've also got access to Long Island for putting on some miles. I myself will go into New Jersey when I have a day free, which is really nice riding, and I know almost all the good bagel spots in Bergen County also. Send me a PM when you get here and we'll go riding. If you don't mind me asking, what part of Queens?
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Originally Posted by Ghostman
I'm surprised how snarky some of the replies to the OP were. The fact that you're out there kicking butt 9 months after chemo makes you awesome, period, end of story. Keep at it and best of luck.
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Good for you, especially after having to come back from chemo treatments, something that seemed to be lost to many in reply.
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Originally Posted by Ghostman
The fact that you're out there kicking butt 9 months after chemo makes you awesome, period, end of story. Keep at it and best of luck.
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Originally Posted by joshalope
I'm new to Queens myself (since August) and most of the city cycling culture/pals that I have experience revolves around Manhattan (even the bike shops, because the 2 near my house suck). So far, riding in Queens has been solo. 2 Weeks ago though, I raced in a spring series event along with some guys from the Kissena club and spent some time hanging out with them after the race, they seem pretty cool, although I couldn't tell you more than that. My advice would be to join the Century Road Club Association (CRCA), and be on the lookout for sub-teams (which is what I've done). It's a racing club, not just a bike club, and you have access to all sorts of free coaching (like the stuff I had that sparked this thread). Or you can be the first member of my club,
"The Queens Tough Club" - Kings of the Road Since 1982
Anyway Queens is a neat place to cycle because depending on where you are, there is relatively easy access to Central Park for some quick loops if you're pressed for time, but you've also got access to Long Island for putting on some miles. I myself will go into New Jersey when I have a day free, which is really nice riding, and I know almost all the good bagel spots in Bergen County also. Send me a PM when you get here and we'll go riding. If you don't mind me asking, what part of Queens?
"The Queens Tough Club" - Kings of the Road Since 1982
Anyway Queens is a neat place to cycle because depending on where you are, there is relatively easy access to Central Park for some quick loops if you're pressed for time, but you've also got access to Long Island for putting on some miles. I myself will go into New Jersey when I have a day free, which is really nice riding, and I know almost all the good bagel spots in Bergen County also. Send me a PM when you get here and we'll go riding. If you don't mind me asking, what part of Queens?
Thanks for the info, the Queens Tough Club is a totally bada-- name, i'm going to have to steal that! I'm trying to get a job with city in transportation or transit, which have a lot of operations in Long Island City. My wife paints and LIC has a lot of studio space, so we want to live close by, like maybe in Sunnyside? I really don't know that much about the neighborhoods. Just somewhere somewhat cheap, somewhat safe, and lots of immigrants. Do you have any recommendations? I'm psyched to get out to Kissena, from what little track racing I've done I much prefer it to road racing. I'll definitely PM you once I get out there.
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Originally Posted by goodall
I really don't know that much about the neighborhoods. Just somewhere somewhat cheap, somewhat safe, and lots of immigrants.
Forest Hills is very safe and close to the Kissena Velodrome. It's not the cheapest part of Queens, but it's no where near Manhattan prices either.
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Originally Posted by deyendznyr
That's all of Queens.
Forest Hills is very safe and close to the Kissena Velodrome. It's not the cheapest part of Queens, but it's no where near Manhattan prices either.
Forest Hills is very safe and close to the Kissena Velodrome. It's not the cheapest part of Queens, but it's no where near Manhattan prices either.