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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-24-11, 01:01 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 6,634
Posted By swimmer88

I'm in for the Cat 2 race.

I'm in for the Cat 2 race.
Forum: Southern California
12-25-10, 10:23 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 326
Posted By swimmer88

Como Street 12/26 Roads Open?

Hey guys, anyone know if Santiago Canyon and Live Oak have been reopened? They were closed when I was riding over there on Thursday. No use in getting up early to drive to Tustin in the morning if...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-29-10, 09:28 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,379
Posted By swimmer88

I'll be there. I've never done it before but...

I'll be there. I've never done it before but everyone seems to be excited about the new course.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-29-10, 09:24 AM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 796,249
Posted By swimmer88

hahahahahaaha i can totally see that happening

hahahahahaaha i can totally see that happening
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-28-10, 11:12 AM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 796,249
Posted By swimmer88

Bummer dude. Glad you are ok though. I'm guessing...

Bummer dude. Glad you are ok though. I'm guessing you are talking about turn 2 at the bottom of the hill. That is a sketchy corner...high speed, off camber, uneven pavement, and cobbles. I did the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-06-10, 10:27 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,765
Posted By swimmer88

Yea...I'm soooo lucky. I walked away from that...

Yea...I'm soooo lucky. I walked away from that with just a scratch on my knee. Ugh...that pic brings back some bad memories though. Thanks umd, haha jk.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-01-10, 11:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 739
Posted By swimmer88

Ha! Or better yet, make them do a mass start and...

Ha! Or better yet, make them do a mass start and be forced to swim to their bikes, do the TT, and then do a run afterward for good measure.

...wait a minute
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-01-10, 11:43 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,091
Posted By swimmer88

1. Lance 2. Schleck (either one but more likely...

1. Lance
2. Schleck (either one but more likely Frank)
3. Basso

I think Contador will lose time on the cobbles, probably 1-2 minutes.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-01-10, 11:34 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,765
Posted By swimmer88

I'm in there somewhere! On the "Ice...

I'm in there somewhere!


On the "Ice Skater," I prefer to do the opposite. In super technical sections, I get on the front and over-brake, then attack out of the corner. The whole field bunches...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-01-10, 07:58 AM
Replies: 1,557
Views: 47,127
Posted By swimmer88

If you put Vandevelde ahead of Armstrong...you're...

If you put Vandevelde ahead of Armstrong...you're on crack
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-01-10, 07:36 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,765
Posted By swimmer88

That's not really an attacking style. It's more...

That's not really an attacking style. It's more of a...proven winning strategy.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-29-10, 02:23 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,803
Posted By swimmer88

I'm surprised no one has mentioned Mick Rogers....

I'm surprised no one has mentioned Mick Rogers. Sure, he peaked for ToC, and may be a bit of a long shot for the podium at TdF, but I think he deserves at least to be thrown into the mix. Anything...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-29-10, 12:11 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 7,779
Posted By swimmer88

This just confirms that bacon makes everything...

This just confirms that bacon makes everything better.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-29-10, 12:04 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 796,249
Posted By swimmer88

I read your race report. That's funny because I...

I read your race report. That's funny because I know the other guy who was with you and he's pretty strong. His whole team (Paramount) moved up to the front to block and cover attacks, so that's why...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-28-10, 12:12 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 796,249
Posted By swimmer88

Manhattan Beach GP - Cat 3 As usual I took...

Manhattan Beach GP - Cat 3

As usual I took my time getting to the starting line and started out the race towards the back. Honestly, that's not a bad place to be on this course. The course is wide...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-22-10, 09:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 494
Posted By swimmer88

Thanks. Does the same apply for the TT and...

Thanks. Does the same apply for the TT and Criterium?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-22-10, 07:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 494
Posted By swimmer88

Nationals

Was just reading up on Nationals up in Bend, Oregon. Is the only requirement to be eligible for the Elite championships that you have to be Cat 1? Or do you have to win state championships or be...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-31-10, 12:53 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,519
Posted By swimmer88

Thanks. I think the pic makes it look worse than...

Thanks. I think the pic makes it look worse than it was...but then again it was a pretty spectacular crash. Not sure what happened mid-flight but I landed on my back and on top of a hale bale. Walked...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-31-10, 11:05 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,519
Posted By swimmer88

Oh man, yup that's me. Went waaaay too fast into...

Oh man, yup that's me. Went waaaay too fast into that corner. Good times...
Forum: Southern California
05-12-10, 12:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,791
Posted By swimmer88

I rode through Santiago Canyon last Thursday...

I rode through Santiago Canyon last Thursday before the Great Park crit, and I saw the Thursday night Rock n Road shop ride coming the opposite way. There were at least 30 people there...so clearly...
Forum: Northern California
05-06-10, 09:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 545
Posted By swimmer88

Thanks guys, House of Pain is perfect.

Thanks guys, House of Pain is perfect.
Forum: Northern California
05-05-10, 09:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 545
Posted By swimmer88

Fast Weekend Rides in Danville Area

Anyone know of any fast weekend group rides in the Danville area? I don't know the surrounding area very well, but I'm willing to drive or ride about 30 minutes if I need to. I'm going to be up there...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-04-10, 11:03 AM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 796,249
Posted By swimmer88

i love the video, thanks for posting it dude. ...

i love the video, thanks for posting it dude.

Yea to clarify, I attacked after the downhill on the flats. On this course, the turnaround is about 500 meters after the top of the climb. I came into...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-04-10, 12:28 AM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 796,249
Posted By swimmer88

Yea I was in that race too. I attacked after the...

Yea I was in that race too. I attacked after the downhill on lap 3, bridged to another guy who had about a minute lead. We worked together up until the climb, and then he blew up. I tried waiting for...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-29-10, 12:36 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,002
Posted By swimmer88

I'm in for SLR in the 3's. I have no idea how...

I'm in for SLR in the 3's. I have no idea how it's going to go since I'm coming off a 3 week endurance training block.

Oh, and for the record, I'm not doing Barrio Logan because it's 3/4. Wtf? Why...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-26-10, 07:59 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,119
Posted By swimmer88

To reiterate what everyone else has said,...

To reiterate what everyone else has said, inside=safer. If someone tries to divebomb the corner on the inside, I'll try and block them by moving inside to block them, forcing them to slow down.

In...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-26-10, 07:50 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 5,057
Posted By swimmer88

the bahati crash kind of took over this thread....

the bahati crash kind of took over this thread. but like the OP, im curious if anyone knows where to get a replay of the race.
Forum: Southern California
04-26-10, 07:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,103
Posted By swimmer88

For the Palm Springs Century, according to my...

For the Palm Springs Century, according to my Garmin 705, it is 3,286 feet of elevation gain.
Forum: Southern California
04-25-10, 08:17 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 5,422
Posted By swimmer88

I heard it was something really bad...like 6...

I heard it was something really bad...like 6 broken ribs, collapsed lung, concussion, and broken collar bone. That's just nasty...whoever it is I hope they recover soon.
Forum: Southern California
04-19-10, 06:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 722
Posted By swimmer88

It actually pitches up to 14% at one point. ...

It actually pitches up to 14% at one point.

Como (long route) is where it's at. I used to get dropped on the Wall all the time, but I kept doing it every weekend. Now I'm usually the first one...
Forum: Southern California
04-12-10, 06:43 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,062
Posted By swimmer88

Well said. It's embarrassing to all of us. What's...

Well said. It's embarrassing to all of us. What's worse is that he claims someone intentionally crashed him. Not very professional either to trash talk on the UHC team and name names either. Let's be...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-22-10, 11:33 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 6,634
Posted By swimmer88

hey umd...what happened with that crash in the...

hey umd...what happened with that crash in the crit with 3 to go? it was right behind me. i heard one guy just lost it on his own, but i dunno how many got caught up in it.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-22-10, 11:28 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 6,634
Posted By swimmer88

anyone know of any other photographers that were...

anyone know of any other photographers that were there this weekend besides dmunson, tom shao, jamesbowenphotgraphy.com?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-21-10, 06:27 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 6,634
Posted By swimmer88

Finished 12th in the crit today for Cat 3, which...

Finished 12th in the crit today for Cat 3, which put me at 20th in the GC. In the crit today, I was 5th wheel going through turn 4 and moved outside coming out of 4 and into 5...oops. Lost 3 spots...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-19-10, 11:46 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 6,634
Posted By swimmer88

15:38 for me. A respectable time for someone who...

15:38 for me. A respectable time for someone who weighs 175 lbs. It was good for 23rd in the 3's. Geez...3's are fast this year.
Forum: Southern California
03-09-10, 01:16 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 7,787
Posted By swimmer88

Just a welding torch and a few pieces of steel to...

Just a welding torch and a few pieces of steel to mount it with. Make sure you have metal handlebars...no fancy-schmancy carbon fiber, lol.
Forum: Southern California
03-08-10, 11:15 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 7,787
Posted By swimmer88

I used to ride SART everyday. I think that the...

I used to ride SART everyday. I think that the area through Santa Ana is much worse than the area near Angel Stadium. Once when riding through the Santa Ana area, I came up on a group of about 10-15...
Forum: Southern California
03-03-10, 06:33 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 5,422
Posted By swimmer88

I've seen some weird stuff out at Eldo, I think...

I've seen some weird stuff out at Eldo, I think this one beats them all. In the Pro 1/2/3 race, a man flying a glider model airplane flew it directly into the peloton. Total kamikaze status. It hit a...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-02-10, 12:45 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,566
Posted By swimmer88

I'm doing it in the 3's. I've got plenty of...

I'm doing it in the 3's. I've got plenty of power, but at 170lbs...I'm obviously at a disadvantage in the TT. We'll see how it goes.
Forum: Southern California
02-23-10, 04:59 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 5,422
Posted By swimmer88

Oh geez man that sucks. I was in that race too. I...

Oh geez man that sucks. I was in that race too. I was towards the front at that time, but I thought I heard a crash behind me. It was right in the middle of the straightaway too. I remember that lap...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-15-10, 09:03 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,914
Posted By swimmer88

Yea that sucks, but I'm going to speculate that...

Yea that sucks, but I'm going to speculate that the reason he didn't race the crit was because he knew there was an arrest warrant issued (or about to be issued) on him.
...
Forum: Southern California
02-15-10, 08:57 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 3,929
Posted By swimmer88

I did this ride with my girlfriend. This was her...

I did this ride with my girlfriend. This was her first organized ride, and first century...and before this, her longest ride was 63 miles .We completed it together and had a blast. I can't believe...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-08-10, 01:32 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,340
Posted By swimmer88

So did your buddy win the 3's, or is it who I...

So did your buddy win the 3's, or is it who I think it is and he didn't end up racing at all?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-08-10, 01:26 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,340
Posted By swimmer88

yup that's him. he's an animal. i ride with him...

yup that's him. he's an animal. i ride with him every now and then...he's gonna go far in this sport
Forum: Southern California
01-15-10, 01:25 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,446
Posted By swimmer88

Unless you are planning to become a pro racer...i...

Unless you are planning to become a pro racer...i wouldn't count on having any roads closed for your "organized ride."
Forum: Southern California
12-19-09, 08:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,506
Posted By swimmer88

It's pretty tough for most of us to hold 25 mph...

It's pretty tough for most of us to hold 25 mph for that long on a road bike. I'm Cat 3, and am a decent time trialist, and typically I will average 26mph on my TT bike with an aero helmet....
Forum: Southern California
12-14-09, 01:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,506
Posted By swimmer88

Como Street does the "long" route during winter....

Como Street does the "long" route during winter. It wasn't just for the Rogers Cup.
Forum: Southern California
12-04-09, 12:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,506
Posted By swimmer88

SART and the Irvine Bike Trails are terrible...

SART and the Irvine Bike Trails are terrible places to time trial. Take esammuli's avdice and go out to Santiago Canyon. It's ~12 miles of great roads with no intersections. If you want to do a 40k,...
Forum: Southern California
09-29-09, 03:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 998
Posted By swimmer88

I drove up to the gate on GMR yesterday and spoke...

I drove up to the gate on GMR yesterday and spoke with the security officer parked in front of the closed gate. I asked him if there was any time line for the road being opened. He told me that...
Forum: Northern California
08-11-09, 11:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,437
Posted By swimmer88

Wanna talk about bad luck...I flatted about 30...

Wanna talk about bad luck...I flatted about 30 seconds into the race (cat 4's). Ended up about 5 minutes behind due to the flat.

UD, or anyone, what was your approximate lap times? I chased the...
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