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10-01-12, 03:43 PM
Replies: 4,179
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Posted By platypus

I suffered my way through Levi's Medio. Ugh,...

I suffered my way through Levi's Medio. Ugh, that was my longest ride in 2 years and I suffered through every inch of it. Time to get back into the cycling swing of things!
10-10-10, 11:46 PM
Replies: 4,179
Views: 314,703
Posted By platypus

On Saturday I went and rode Levi's Gran Fondo,...

On Saturday I went and rode Levi's Gran Fondo, but did the medio route (~61 miles). I did slightly better than last year, which is great considering how little I've been on the bike this year.
09-04-10, 11:33 PM
Replies: 4,179
Views: 314,703
Posted By platypus

I rode from San Jose up to Mountain View to have...

I rode from San Jose up to Mountain View to have lunch with a buddy, and then back down to San Jose. It was nice actually getting on the bike again. I haven't gotten to do much riding lately!
10-05-09, 10:39 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 9,401
Posted By platypus

wow, the "winning" time was a shade over 2.5...

wow, the "winning" time was a shade over 2.5 hours! That's fast! (at least it seems fast to me!)
10-03-09, 07:55 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 9,401
Posted By platypus

I did the Medio fondo today. I was surprised by...

I did the Medio fondo today. I was surprised by Coleman Valley Rd (my bad for not researching the course) and had the wrong cassette on. Ooops. I ended up walking a fair chunk of it, but I wasn't...
07-30-09, 11:06 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 9,401
Posted By platypus

I'll be there with a couple of friends doing the...

I'll be there with a couple of friends doing the Medio distance. If you spot a big guy on a green Colnago, come say hi!
05-07-09, 11:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,161
Posted By platypus

Cupertino usually has plenty of Cervelos on the...

Cupertino usually has plenty of Cervelos on the floor.
05-03-09, 02:41 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,022
Posted By platypus

It was a little wet, but not too bad. Fun ride!

It was a little wet, but not too bad. Fun ride!
05-02-09, 10:35 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,022
Posted By platypus

Weather Underground forecasts mid-60's with a 60%...

Weather Underground forecasts mid-60's with a 60% chance of rain. Be prepared!
05-01-09, 06:46 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,022
Posted By platypus

(emerging from my long nap in a cave) I'll...

(emerging from my long nap in a cave)

I'll be there, rain or shine. I need a good long ride, and doing this loop with the transit to and from my house in San Jose should get it for me.
09-14-08, 06:43 PM
Replies: 4,179
Views: 314,703
Posted By platypus

no riding for me this weekend, as I've been...

no riding for me this weekend, as I've been keeping my wife company in the hospital. We're hoping she gets better soon, and she should be back home this coming week. She had a very bad case of...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-08, 10:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 562
Posted By platypus

+1 solid folks, I've never had a bad experience...

+1 solid folks, I've never had a bad experience with 'em.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-08, 01:40 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 7,210
Posted By platypus

Easy enough, just hold it with your teeth and use...

Easy enough, just hold it with your teeth and use both hands on the bars for attacking (counterattacking, bridging a gap, crushing souls, whatever you're into). Once things have calmed back down a...
08-25-08, 11:04 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 7,714
Posted By platypus

I missed all of these last year, but I'll be back...

I missed all of these last year, but I'll be back for this year. Maybe I'll snag the "endurance award" this year.
08-25-08, 10:57 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,345
Posted By platypus

On a path: I slow down to about the speed of the...

On a path: I slow down to about the speed of the rider/walker/skater I'm going to try to pass, and say something to the effect of "coming up on your left" if I can see they're not wearing headphones....
06-25-08, 10:14 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,780
Posted By platypus

Track riding is an absolute blast! Have fun!

Track riding is an absolute blast! Have fun!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-08, 10:05 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,160
Posted By platypus

When I'm going up long climbs, I'll often open up...

When I'm going up long climbs, I'll often open up the brakes (an advatage of Campy, since you can do that at the levers) just to make *sure* that I can't have a brake dragging. :) It's mostly...
06-25-08, 09:55 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,317
Posted By platypus

When we were out for our lunch ride yesterday, my...

When we were out for our lunch ride yesterday, my riding buddy remarked that it might actually be cleaner for him to smoke a cigarette since at least that was passed through a filter! :)
06-25-08, 09:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,801
Posted By platypus

get a front brake at a minimum on that thing. ...

get a front brake at a minimum on that thing. It'll save your life at some point.
06-20-08, 12:24 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,757
Posted By platypus

that color scheme is totally awesome! Man, now...

that color scheme is totally awesome! Man, now *I'm* fighting a serious case of NeedANewBike-itis.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-08, 08:21 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,933
Posted By platypus

you fail at poll. :)

you fail at poll. :)
05-19-08, 11:11 AM
Replies: 4,179
Views: 314,703
Posted By platypus

(I'm thrilled that this little thread I started...

(I'm thrilled that this little thread I started is still going strong :) )

I went out early on Saturday and did a 3-mile time trial as directed by my training regime. My time: too slow. Still...
05-13-08, 10:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 336
Posted By platypus

Race report: Tuesday night points racing

(I'd post this in the Track subsection, but then no one would read it since that area's pretty dead)

I went out to the Hellyer Velodrome tonight to race in the Points racing series. I always put...
05-13-08, 10:32 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,307
Posted By platypus

... when you're coughing so hard you can see your...

... when you're coughing so hard you can see your spleen more clearly than the room around you.

(of course, I just came from the track so this may be a bit biased in that direction)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-08, 09:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,014
Posted By platypus

Be careful on the rear wheel drifting. You could...

Be careful on the rear wheel drifting. You could easily get into a highside just like a motorcycle, and that'll ruin your day real quick.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-08, 04:01 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,017
Posted By platypus

the Anchor is my most lustful track fantasy. If...

the Anchor is my most lustful track fantasy. If I ever get good enough to race in the A group at Hellyer, I'm buying myself a Bridgestone (as they're marketed here) to celebrate.
05-12-08, 03:54 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 5,575
Posted By platypus

I'm in for the 112. Good lord, I must not be...

I'm in for the 112. Good lord, I must not be able to learn from my mistakes. :)
05-11-08, 11:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,068
Posted By platypus

In the words of Eddy Merckx:

In the words of Eddy Merckx:
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-08, 10:23 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 885
Posted By platypus

Tons of fast rides on the peninsula or in the...

Tons of fast rides on the peninsula or in the south bay, but I'm not familiar with rides in the city per se. Check out Alto Velo's website for some good information.
05-08-08, 09:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 711
Posted By platypus

yep, fixed-gear single speed track bikes only. ...

yep, fixed-gear single speed track bikes only. No freewheels or brakes allowed. They generally have rental bikes available at beginner sessions for $5.

I expect PM to be racing with the A group...
05-07-08, 12:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 711
Posted By platypus

Oh that's great news. I highly recommend going...

Oh that's great news. I highly recommend going to the track, and any of the beginner sessions are a great way to get familiar with how to ride safely on a velodrome. They typically also do beginner...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-08, 04:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,889
Posted By platypus

First off, it's in Woodside, not Redwood City. ...

First off, it's in Woodside, not Redwood City. (sheesh)

It's a fine road, although the locals will sometimes get tired of so many cyclists going up it. There's plenty of other spots to get your...
04-25-08, 10:09 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 5,575
Posted By platypus

If it's similar to the setup they had last year,...

If it's similar to the setup they had last year, be sure to grab extra water at the rest stop before heading up Mt. Charlie. The "secret" soda stop was pretty far from the previous water stop, and a...
04-24-08, 12:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 651
Posted By platypus

I did the Sea Otter century a couple of years...

I did the Sea Otter century a couple of years ago, and had much the same experience as the OP. Rest stops out of food, out of water, and a miserably cold descent just before the true hell of...
04-23-08, 06:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 877
Posted By platypus

I also rode through a swarm of bees yesterday on...

I also rode through a swarm of bees yesterday on Pierce. Seriously hairy!
04-21-08, 10:28 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,079
Posted By platypus

I went and rode the 100k route yesterday with a...

I went and rode the 100k route yesterday with a couple of friends. That climb up Palomares is a real killer!
04-14-08, 10:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 794
Posted By platypus

Descents are great, they get you to the bottom of...

Descents are great, they get you to the bottom of the next hill so you can go up again! :)
10-05-07, 03:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 430
Posted By platypus

crud, another low-key that I can't make. I'm off...

crud, another low-key that I can't make. I'm off to a bad start to the series this year.
10-04-07, 03:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 868
Posted By platypus

I just had a fit session with Mark Rodamaker in...

I just had a fit session with Mark Rodamaker in Los Altos (mark@mcrfea.com) on my track bike. Very thorough session starting from the cleats all the way through to the bars.
10-04-07, 10:28 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,544
Posted By platypus

end of the year cycling goals

So I have one more "stretch" goal on the list for 2007 - get up OLH in 20:xx. Who else still has things on the list that you're shooting for before 12/31?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-07, 03:16 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,854
Posted By platypus

What team in thier right mind would sign up for...

What team in thier right mind would sign up for this? Maybe if it was $11M for the winner you'd get some smaller teams looking for the payday. The route is insane and there's no way you're going to...
09-25-07, 02:48 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,964
Posted By platypus

That about sums up my season. I got out of it...

That about sums up my season. I got out of it everything I could have reasonably hoped for, and had fun doing it. When are the early birds? :D
09-24-07, 10:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 645
Posted By platypus

The "for" as opposed to "of" in the title...

The "for" as opposed to "of" in the title reflects that it's a fundraiser for Woodside High School (which is not actually in Woodside proper IIRC). The routes go through Woodside, but also PV and up...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-07, 06:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 677
Posted By platypus

Oh lord it's dumb. Don't waste your time, I've...

Oh lord it's dumb. Don't waste your time, I've prewasted it for you. :)
09-20-07, 05:49 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,437
Posted By platypus

"Mommmm! They're all gonna laugh at me on the...

"Mommmm! They're all gonna laugh at me on the bus if I wear this!"
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-07, 11:14 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 7,712
Posted By platypus

Wasn't my graph or data, I'm just passing it...

Wasn't my graph or data, I'm just passing it along. :)
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-07, 11:02 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 7,712
Posted By platypus

Campy vs. Shmano vs. SRAM - weight/cost graph

One of the fellows in Alto Velo put up a graph of price vs. mass on the more popular groupos.

http://www-tcad.stanford.edu/~djconnel/cycling/CompetitiveCyclistGroupMassPrice.png

While this...
Replies: 26
Views: 4,100
Posted By platypus

freakin' sweet idea man. good luck on the hour.

freakin' sweet idea man. good luck on the hour.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-07, 03:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 868
Posted By platypus

Consider Speedplays - having used Look, Time and...

Consider Speedplays - having used Look, Time and Speedplay I can tell ya getting into the pedal is wayyyyy easier on the Speedplays.
09-07-07, 02:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 660
Posted By platypus

from what I've heard and seen, this is about par...

from what I've heard and seen, this is about par for the course for dealers attempting to sell Specialized junk.

Of course, even when they were pushing Specialized, they still didn't know what...
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