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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-30-15, 03:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 697
Posted By semaj

Thanks for that suggestion prankster! Anyone else...

Thanks for that suggestion prankster! Anyone else have any experience racing in Japan? What to look out for?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-30-15, 02:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 697
Posted By semaj

Racing in Japan (March 2nd to the 15th)

Anyone here know of any racing going on in Japan from March 2nd to the 15th? I'm from the US and would love to participate in any style road racing in Japan. :)
Forum: Southern California
12-17-14, 05:23 PM
Replies: 1,476
Views: 2,068,953
Posted By semaj

Hi Jimmy-- I just PM'd you. :)

Hi Jimmy-- I just PM'd you. :)
Forum: Southern California
12-16-14, 07:19 PM
Replies: 1,476
Views: 2,068,953
Posted By semaj

I'm James Yang. I'm a Cat 3 road racer that loves...

I'm James Yang. I'm a Cat 3 road racer that loves to do everything by bike! I live a car light lifestyle-- I commute to work and do most things locally by bicycle. I have more miles on my bicycle...
Forum: Southern California
12-16-14, 03:08 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,447
Posted By semaj

I definitely recommend riding up to Crystal Lake...

I definitely recommend riding up to Crystal Lake like others have suggested. The San Gabriel Mountains should not be missed! Just remember to bring ample gear as it can get cold up there.
Forum: Southern California
09-04-14, 01:37 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 932
Posted By semaj

Sho-Air Cyclery's KOM Challenge (Wheels 4 Life Charity) - Saturday Sept 6th @ 8AM

Hey guys-- I just wanted to invite you to a great event Sho-Air Cyclery is throwing this Saturday for the locals. It's a competitive/non-competitive event which features four KOM segments with prizes...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-28-13, 11:15 PM
Replies: 8,473
Views: 777,587
Posted By semaj

How do you guys plan to obtain a certain CTL,...

How do you guys plan to obtain a certain CTL, ATL, TSB mix at a certain period of time? I currently use an excel spreadsheet and I'm wondering what other ways people track their progress.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-16-12, 04:53 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,954
Posted By semaj

Yeah but the number is a baseline. And if that...

Yeah but the number is a baseline. And if that baseline number is needed to not get dropped in the significant climb, then well, yeah you need that number to be a factor. :)
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-16-12, 04:51 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,954
Posted By semaj

There is no magic number but I would say probably...

There is no magic number but I would say probably around 4.6-7+. Or course crits is a whole different ballgame.

With road races with significant climbs into the mix then you got to have the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-15-12, 11:14 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,954
Posted By semaj

I'm guessing you would need at least 4.5W/kg at...

I'm guessing you would need at least 4.5W/kg at FTP in order to place top 5 in any Cat 3 road race with a significant hilly finish.

In other words, you better start loving those 20 minute...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-22-12, 08:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,540
Posted By semaj

Proper Truing Tools For Sapim CX Ray Spokes

Hey guys,

I would like to buy the best proper tools to true my stock 2012 Zipp 101 wheels properly without damaging the Sapim CX Ray spokes. What would be the absolute best tools for the job?
...
Forum: Southern California
06-10-12, 10:00 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,328
Posted By semaj

Hmm, when I ride as far right as possible I...

Hmm, when I ride as far right as possible I frequently get buzzed by motorists. When I ride in the middle of the road, motorists usually cross completely over to the other lane to pass. Some places...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-25-11, 04:59 PM
Replies: 942
Views: 192,455
Posted By semaj

Here's a video of my descent down GMR with my...

Here's a video of my descent down GMR with my team mates on TRU Cycling:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbCblUyRurI
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-11, 07:15 PM
Replies: 336
Views: 23,445
Posted By semaj

It's sad that this bike is plagued by the...

It's sad that this bike is plagued by the clicking in the BB. Do you think putting grease on the ID of the bearings and crank spindle would cause the clicking to go away? What about blue loctite on...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-11, 07:04 PM
Replies: 336
Views: 23,445
Posted By semaj

No, I don't have FSA cranks. I'm running the SRAM...

No, I don't have FSA cranks. I'm running the SRAM S975 Quarq BB30 crankset.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-11, 05:50 PM
Replies: 336
Views: 23,445
Posted By semaj

I've had my CAAD10 for about close to 6-8 months...

I've had my CAAD10 for about close to 6-8 months now and have had clicking problems from the bottom bracket since almost day 1. I have had the original bearings removed with the Specialized bearing...
Forum: Southern California
09-07-11, 09:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,480
Posted By semaj

Where is this illegal Green River and Brush...

Where is this illegal Green River and Brush Canyon park sneak you're speaking of?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-11, 03:27 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,344,286
Posted By semaj

http://i.imgur.com/h73AK.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/h73AK.jpg
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-25-11, 12:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 613
Posted By semaj

This is normal. I have a 50-34 with SRAM Red...

This is normal. I have a 50-34 with SRAM Red front and I get rubbing on the 11 and 12 cogs.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-11, 09:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 514
Posted By semaj

How to fix paint chips on frame?

Does anyone here have experience with repairing minor paint chips on their road frames? My CAAD10 frame in Black/White has some minor paint chips I would like to take care of in which the clear coat...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-25-11, 12:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,089
Posted By semaj

2 weeks off the bike and physiologically speaking...

2 weeks off the bike and physiologically speaking you're pretty much back to square one. In other words remember riding your road bike for the first time ever? That's the aerobic fitness you'll have.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-10-11, 12:44 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,820
Posted By semaj

If I was training for Cat 1/2 road races and or...

If I was training for Cat 1/2 road races and or stage races I would do the same, except instead of the super massive amounts of volume you're probably doing I would do less volume (replace Z2 w/ low...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-10-11, 11:14 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,820
Posted By semaj

My base period consists of raising my threshold...

My base period consists of raising my threshold as high as possible so I am doing lots of threshold work on the trainer and on long climbs. I also do one long (4hrs) tempo / threshold ride per week...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-04-11, 08:39 PM
Replies: 25,990
Views: 1,470,553
Posted By semaj

5x5min VO2 intervals: 117% of FTP, 110%, 106%,...

5x5min VO2 intervals: 117% of FTP, 110%, 106%, 104%, and 104%. 10min rest then 2x20 intervals: 87% of FTP and 86%.

Anyways, I'm starting VO2 work now. I'm thinking of upping my sched to...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-13-10, 06:54 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 5,349
Posted By semaj

I accumulate ~1hr and 20min at threshold over a...

I accumulate ~1hr and 20min at threshold over a period of 2hrs on my trainer on Tuesdays and again on Thursdays during my current threshold building program. You guys must be riding easy to be able...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-09-10, 12:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 820
Posted By semaj

Thanks guys--ferrules, not grubs... got it. ...

Thanks guys--ferrules, not grubs... got it.

Does anyone with Campy 11s experience know if I need to be installing ferrules on the housing ends that are being inserted into the shifter body?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-09-10, 10:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 820
Posted By semaj

Cable housing grub & installation questions

Hey guys,

I'm running a Campagnolo Chorus 11s gruppo with the Campagnolo 11s shift & brake cable and housing set. This is going to be installed on a CAAD10 frameset. I have a few questions that...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-05-10, 10:39 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,666
Posted By semaj

I think of it as a pyramid going from general...

I think of it as a pyramid going from general workouts to specific. Base is where I target building my Threshold power as high as it can go. This includes tons of isopower threshold intervals ranging...
Forum: Southern California
11-22-10, 12:24 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,337
Posted By semaj

Hey I was out there today as well! I got rained...

Hey I was out there today as well! I got rained and hailed on during my Crystal Lake & GMR loop. It was a pretty epic day for me.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-21-10, 10:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,878
Posted By semaj

With the preload ring screwed all the way out on...

With the preload ring screwed all the way out on the NDS: spindle width without spacers is approximately 87mm and spindle width with spacers is approximately 86.5mm. BB width with cups is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-21-10, 09:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,878
Posted By semaj

Hmm, these are things I should consider. I don't...

Hmm, these are things I should consider. I don't think the spindle can be too short (that would be a grave manufacturing error), maybe the cups aren't pushed in all the way? I had a Cannondale...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-21-10, 12:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,878
Posted By semaj

The bearings are BB30. The press in BB30 cups are...

The bearings are BB30. The press in BB30 cups are required in order to install Lightning cranks on a BB30 frame.



What "shortcut" did I make that should be done by professionals? The BB30...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-21-10, 12:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,878
Posted By semaj

I thought the point of this forum is for people...

I thought the point of this forum is for people to learn, ask, and give tips on how to wrench on their bikes themselves. Thanks for the help dude.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-20-10, 10:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,878
Posted By semaj

Help! My BB30 bearings are driving me insane.

The crankset that I purchased for my BB30 road frame uses BB30 compatible press in cups which hold the bb30 bearings outside of the BB so it's not a true BB30 crankset. Anyhoo I got the cups and the...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-11-10, 10:56 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,344,286
Posted By semaj

Did you try a strong-ish degreaser like Simple...

Did you try a strong-ish degreaser like Simple Green? I find that works for most of the grease marks on my frames.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-10-10, 10:57 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,569
Posted By semaj

I like riding hard. My base looks like this...

I like riding hard.

My base looks like this so far with the first 3 days of the week done strictly on the trainer at home and the last long day riding outside:

M - OFF
T - 5min MMP (5min...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-10-10, 09:04 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,569
Posted By semaj

Shh. You're talking to potential competitors...

Shh. You're talking to potential competitors here. ;)

AHEM, I think it's good to do LOTS of base z2 riding. I mean fat utilization and all that right?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-12-10, 09:22 AM
Replies: 2,350
Views: 114,025
Posted By semaj

Great thread guys. I'm in a bit of a rut...

Great thread guys.

I'm in a bit of a rut right now for the past 6-8 months or so and feel I have hit close to rock bottom and perhaps my involvement with this thread will cheer me up. My lowest...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-11-10, 10:07 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,152
Posted By semaj

Yeah that definitely seems tough! I'm not...

Yeah that definitely seems tough!

I'm not sure if I'm going to take that steep CTL ramp rate approach this season prior to peaking, but attempt a more gradual CTL increase spread over a longer...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-11-10, 09:57 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,152
Posted By semaj

I think of it as FTP is how hard you can go and...

I think of it as FTP is how hard you can go and CTL is how long you can go hard.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-10-10, 06:11 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,152
Posted By semaj

Did you do those rides just prior to peaking?

Did you do those rides just prior to peaking?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-10-10, 06:10 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,152
Posted By semaj

If you want to win you better get started....

If you want to win you better get started. There's no such thing as race day miracles. :)
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-10-10, 04:38 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,152
Posted By semaj

It's actually a race simulation ride. So after...

It's actually a race simulation ride. So after everyone is fatigued (racking up ~200TSS sitting in) then you attack get a break going then attack your breakaway partners towards the end and solo to...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-10-10, 04:13 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,152
Posted By semaj

What's your most intense workout you've accomplished in one day?

I saw Hunter Allen's post over on the wattage google group concerning workouts to help you reach the next level. He posted this following workout as one of those workouts to really break through that...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-18-10, 05:41 PM
Replies: 25,990
Views: 1,470,553
Posted By semaj

I see. You're being coached right? ...

I see. You're being coached right?



That makes sense. As a Wattage google group member said, "FTP is how hard you can go and CTL is how long you can go hard."
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-18-10, 04:46 PM
Replies: 25,990
Views: 1,470,553
Posted By semaj

Wow, a CTL of 160 is nuts! Historically, I hit...

Wow, a CTL of 160 is nuts! Historically, I hit around 110+ and I feel really tired, get sick, and have motivational issues.

Do you have a peak performance CTL value in mind for 2011? What is it?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-18-10, 04:41 PM
Replies: 25,990
Views: 1,470,553
Posted By semaj

Okay. I'll be re-testing every Tuesday for the...

Okay. I'll be re-testing every Tuesday for the next 15 weeks so I'll know then.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-18-10, 04:00 PM
Replies: 25,990
Views: 1,470,553
Posted By semaj

I respectfully disagree. Here's how the ride...

I respectfully disagree. Here's how the ride played out:

Trainer: 2x20min @ ~1 IF (5min @ <0.5 IF)
<8min off the bike to change trainer tire to road tire
Outside: 12min @ <0.75 IF
Outside:...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-18-10, 03:18 PM
Replies: 25,990
Views: 1,470,553
Posted By semaj

I was bored so I made this after my ride today: ...

I was bored so I made this after my ride today:

http://imgur.com/ogg10.png

Okay, the time in zones is a bit exaggerated but I still did 4x20min intervals @ ~100% FTP.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-31-10, 04:38 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,150
Posted By semaj

With less than ~700 TSS a week, do more Tempo /...

With less than ~700 TSS a week, do more Tempo / SST work and forget riding long endurance miles. The lower the amount of TSS per week, the more higher end work can be done (SST / Threshold) for base...
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