spingineer

I was going to say yes, I'm in ... but then I saw the date. That's the weekend before Grand Tour, and it's also the weekend that I am on call. Sorry, can't do it.

BigSean

Your riding the LOOK I assume. I am planning to ride mine. Not that you'll need it, but my dad is driving sag, and he's pretty handy on bike repairs too.

tprevost

Yes Sir, I am riding the LOOK... complete w/new wheels hopefully (although I doubt my bars and seatpost will be here by then ) YIPPEEEEE!!!!!!

I keep toying w/the idea of getting rid of the Roubaix but I've got to say, I still really like it... especially on the downhill Saturday, it was rock solid and I think the LOOK would have been much more squirrelly and scared me.... not to mention the fact that the granny gear came in handy

I might break down just so I can meet your dad anyway

tprevost

ACK!!!!! No issues w/the Grand Tour thing, this one is supposedly a very easy century (just my type!)...
just switch w/someone for the Saturday on call thing and show up!!!!

BigSean

That look should decend 10 times better then the Roubaix. You just need to get used to the difference. I know the Madone felt twitchy when I first got it, but now I love it. It carves great. Lean and go. You just need some time on it. The Roubaix is slower and more relaxed.

tprevost

Yeah, I realize that, I'm just not very skilled at descending yet. I really needed the stability of the Roubaix this weekend. Heck, even the Roubaix felt twitchy after riding a touring bike for so many years

dpb13

Hey now. What am I? Chopped liver?

spingineer

I already switched with someone, because originally, I was supposed to be on-call the very same weekend as Grand Tour. These work obligations suck when it interferes with training and fun!

dpb13

Just another example of the man keeping you down.

BigSean

Its just as stable, just different. It also seems that the bike wants to corner faster.

tprevost

Not at all but I didn't know if you were willing to babysit me on my first 100 in almost a year

tprevost

well then switch back for 1/2 the weekend of Grand Tour and it'll be no prob

tprevost

... and w/my limited skills that means either into or off of a mountain

BigSean

Start following faster decenders, thats how I learned.

dpb13

It may end up being the other way around. What kind of time are you hoping for? I did Lodi in 7:17, which was a bit slower than I had hoped (was hoping for 6:30ish).

tprevost

that's why I like to descend behind VMC, I can follow his line that way...

However, that descent was too long for me (I know you are thinking WTF???? right now) but I was kinda nervous and grabbing the brake most of the way and my hands were really hurting at the bottom

BigSean

You need to start letting go of the brakes, grab hard before the turn and release before going in. That way your not braking so much.

SV Commuter

Don't follow me on descents! I rode the Woodside Loop again Monday and had TWO cars take pullouts on King's Mountain Road to let me pass! My top speed was only 39.7mph, but I was coasting... Thanks again for inviting me on the ride, you're a great group! I think I'm hooked this climbing stuff.

BigSean

You must be if ya went back up there again on monday. I cant climb that often right now, my legs just are'nt ready yet.

spingineer

Wow, that's really motoring. However, I didn't check what my speed was going down King's Mountain. I was more concerned with descending without becoming a hood ornament.

tprevost

I have no idea but I'll be lucky if I do it in 7:17 for sure

BigSean

You'll do it in 6:30 easy. There is'nt much climbing.

tprevost

Sean... it took me 8+ hours to crawl through cool breeze last year w/a similar amount of climbing... we'll see how it goes, I'm just gonna enjoy the ride and get in the 100 miles

BigSean

Yes, but you have graduated to riding which happens to be much faster. Trust me! Have I steered you wrong yet?

tprevost

maybe?