My best performances measured on the Ptap over the past two years put my W/Kg at the top of the Cat 4 range, right in the middle of the Cat 3 range. That's 5 minute and 10 minute power output, on a good day, and I have no sprint. Racing with the 35+? The guys driving that train are generally very good Cat 2 material. Throw in a hill or two and you get the picture. I'd be somewhat competitive with the Cat 4's in some races, but they really do crash too much. Above that level (Cat 3, 35+), I'm utter pack fodder. A peloton dog. The 45+ is a bit easier, but again, the fastest guys there are all good Cat 2's. All I can say is...






Woof.

Fred

I have started (and finished) well over 200 races (not much over my career really), but if you want to call me a Fred, have at it.

What do they call Freds in New Zealand?

How far does it go? I'd probably bring an extra tire. For tools, are you bringing more than a multi tool?

It was aimed at Velo Vol, looks like I'm not only slow on the bike but at posting to.

I'm going on vacation tomorrow, but no bike. Running 40 miles a week isn't quite as fun.

Two extra tires, spare chain, some spokes, spoke wrench, allen keys, floor pump, tubes, patch kit, spare set of cleats, that's about it. And hope for the best. Hey, worked the last two times

This build is exciting me. I can't wait to post a photo of the frame + all the components. I just realized that I won't have the frame till september though..

Not sure whether or not you can read this without being signed in.

If you can, what's the difference between global finish time and elapsed time?

I really do need a vacation.

Same here.

Clock time vs chip time.

Cause it's fun :D


Elitist, eh ... at 21 mph, huh!

I just got back from a lovely vacation ... fractured my frigging right wrist. Can't ride, but I can skate and run, so I guess it's okay.

Nice deal. Back to back, so likely the same dude.

http://boulder.craigslist.org/bik/1869992598.html

http://boulder.craigslist.org/bik/1870001667.html

That's at age 50+ you stupid Freds. I hope you all realize that most of you are even slower than me.

You should all be ashamed of yourselves.

Oh, the first column just indicates how long after 7:00 pm they crossed the finish line? That's pretty useless.

Agreed, it's just extra info for a TT. For running events, you have chip time because there can be 20,000 people doing the race and you wont cross the start for a few minutes. But the clock time is generally what counts for podiums and places.

Why?

Just sayin'.

If I felt shame, I wouldn't be posting in this stupid thread.

I think sailing will remain the primary sport for at least the rest of this season.

I don't even feel like riding tomorrow. That's a bad sign, it's my day off. Urf.

Only old people call women "toots."

I missed out on the 21.3 mph average speed discussion.

Tonight's ride data:

Time: 01:27:43
Moving Time: 01:27:34
Elapsed Time: 01:28:06
Avg Speed: 21.2 mph
Avg Moving Speed: 21.3 mph
Max Speed: 42.8 mph

I would like to change my story.

I did not get dropped. I simply peeled off and cruised in so that I could come in with an average speed of 21.3 and post this.