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10-11-14, 09:26 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 554,775
Posted By Issaquatch

Thanks. I did a longer ride yesterday and the...

Thanks. I did a longer ride yesterday and the reach was short enough that anything out of the saddle felt awkward. I'll split the difference between the current stack / reach and the setup on my road...
10-10-14, 06:06 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 554,775
Posted By Issaquatch

I purchased a new bike for my first season racing...

I purchased a new bike for my first season racing cross. The reach feels a little short, especially when riding on the tops or out of the saddle. If this were a road bike, I would swap out the...
10-08-14, 05:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,045
Posted By Issaquatch

Thanks. I guess I'm hoping to take my existing...

Thanks. I guess I'm hoping to take my existing Speedplay Zero muscle memory and use it on a different pedal suitable for cross. It sound like the Eggbeaters might be similar.

I rode SPDs for...
10-08-14, 03:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,045
Posted By Issaquatch

CX Pedals

I just purchased a CX bike and am trying out new pedals. On my road bike I use Speedplays and like that I can step straight down on the pedal to engage the cleat. I put SPDs on my new CX bike and...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-14, 04:18 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 11,878
Posted By Issaquatch

I switched from Continental GP4000S to Schwalbe...

I switched from Continental GP4000S to Schwalbe One tubeless in July. With about 1,000 miles on them, I'm happy. I weighed the wheels before and after, and it was a 140 gram weight penalty per...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-14, 09:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,282
Posted By Issaquatch

One more consideration: I have Schwalbe One...

One more consideration: I have Schwalbe One tubeless tires in 25mm on my bike and they actually measure out to 26 or 27mm when mounted. So I think they can run a little wide. You may find that the...
09-12-14, 09:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,820
Posted By Issaquatch

That's what I was hoping. Thanks!

That's what I was hoping. Thanks!
09-12-14, 11:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,820
Posted By Issaquatch

Thru Axle question

I'm leaning toward buying a 2015 Raleigh RXC Pro Disc as my new cross bike. I can get a really good price through my team. The only spec that gives me pause is the thru axles. The RXC Pro Disc has...
08-28-14, 05:50 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 554,775
Posted By Issaquatch

I've raced on the road for several years and am...

I've raced on the road for several years and am now gearing up for my first season of cyclocross. I'm trying to decide between Ultegra Di2 and 105 for my new cross bike. I prefer the performance of...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-14, 12:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,407
Posted By Issaquatch

Do you have pics/specs for the new RXC Pro Disc? ...

Do you have pics/specs for the new RXC Pro Disc? I'd like to see those.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-14, 02:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,917
Posted By Issaquatch

I've commuted on a Supersix in Seattle for the...

I've commuted on a Supersix in Seattle for the past five years. It works great. I put some race blades on it if it rains and just use a backpack.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-14, 05:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,200
Posted By Issaquatch

Hurricane Ridge is a great climb. I rode that...

Hurricane Ridge is a great climb. I rode that last fall. There are a few miles of 8-9% pitches below the park entrance, and then it settles down into 10+ miles at around 5%.

A climb like this can...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-14, 05:05 PM
Replies: 3,249
Views: 630,233
Posted By Issaquatch

Some shots from North Cascades Scenic Highway: ...

Some shots from North Cascades Scenic Highway:

http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt347/issaquatch/08D6F4CE-A8AA-4A63-B934-B89B2762DC07.jpg...
05-09-14, 04:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,499
Posted By Issaquatch

I rode the pass yesterday. A buddy and I started...

I rode the pass yesterday. A buddy and I started out from Colonial Creek campground at 9:00. After a few miles we reached the gate and found about 10 cars queued up, waiting for noon when the gates...
05-06-14, 02:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,499
Posted By Issaquatch

I found my own answer. The pass is open year...

I found my own answer. The pass is open year round to bikes, so we are free to ride up there any time. Only cars are prohibited right now. The trick is finding a time when the roads have been cleared...
05-05-14, 08:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,499
Posted By Issaquatch

So the pass is opening Thursday. Do I remember...

So the pass is opening Thursday. Do I remember correctly that in the past they offered a window of time where they let bikes up before it was open to vehicle traffic? If so, when would that be? ...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-26-13, 10:52 PM
Replies: 3,249
Views: 630,233
Posted By Issaquatch

North Bend, WA ...

North Bend, WA

http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt347/issaquatch/4e06132d-6821-427b-bda6-352125b993ef.jpg...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-13, 07:19 PM
Replies: 3,249
Views: 630,233
Posted By Issaquatch

Another beside Lake Chelan, WA: ...

Another beside Lake Chelan, WA:
http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt347/issaquatch/null_zpsfe922215.jpg

Fall City, WA:
http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt347/issaquatch/null_zpsb05fc7a2.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-13, 07:10 PM
Replies: 3,249
Views: 630,233
Posted By Issaquatch

Chinook Pass, WA: ...

Chinook Pass, WA:
http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt347/issaquatch/null_zps5cd0938e.png

Near Port Angeles, WA:
http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt347/issaquatch/null_zpse7bca313.jpg

On...
09-16-13, 04:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,368
Posted By Issaquatch

Follow up report: We arrived in Port Angeles...

Follow up report:

We arrived in Port Angeles on a foggy Saturday morning. After warming up on the mostly deserted streets in town, we made our way up the mountain from the Civic field in the...
09-08-13, 11:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,368
Posted By Issaquatch

Actually it looks like the road up to Olympic Hot...

Actually it looks like the road up to Olympic Hot Springs is closed, so I guess I can scratch that off the list of ideas: ...
09-08-13, 11:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,368
Posted By Issaquatch

Routes around Highway 101, 113 and 112 on the Olympic Peninsula

I'm planning on riding up Hurricane Ridge this coming Saturday and then doing a long ride in the vicinity of Port Angeles. Does anyone have information on the following:

1. Is the stretch of...
07-27-13, 12:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,634
Posted By Issaquatch

Another idea would be to hop on a ferry and ride...

Another idea would be to hop on a ferry and ride around Orcas Island. The views are great and the ride up Mt. Constitution is a nice challenge. There is plenty of riding around the island to keep you...
07-27-13, 12:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,634
Posted By Issaquatch

Have you ridden much around Chelan? The Chelan...

Have you ridden much around Chelan? The Chelan century route has some very scenic sections. I would skip McNeil Canyon right now because they are redoing the chip seal on it this week (which I found...
07-27-13, 11:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 907
Posted By Issaquatch

I rode over it in late June and it was open then....

I rode over it in late June and it was open then. It is one of my favorite climbs; a nice winding road, lots of tree cover for shade, and almost zero traffic.
06-26-13, 12:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 633
Posted By Issaquatch

I don't know that area, but you can check out the...

I don't know that area, but you can check out the streets yourself with Streetview on Google Maps. I use it all the time to check out new routes in advance. Another good option is to plug the route...
06-17-13, 03:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,202
Posted By Issaquatch

There isn't much from Leavenworth to the top of...

There isn't much from Leavenworth to the top of the pass other than one rest stop that I think has water fountains. You may be able to get food and water from the ski resort at the top of the pass;...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-13, 12:12 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,996
Posted By Issaquatch

And then there is the flip side of your story....

And then there is the flip side of your story. Take a look at the comments to this Strava ride: http://app.strava.com/activities/56105234

A local rider thought that his KOM was taken by someone...
05-29-13, 11:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,094
Posted By Issaquatch

I wouldn't do the Iron Horse on a road bike with...

I wouldn't do the Iron Horse on a road bike with skinny tires. I don't think it would work. I've only seen mountain bikes on that trail. If you want to do Snoqualmie Pass on a road bike, you would...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-13, 03:57 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,920
Posted By Issaquatch

A road bike should be fine for the commute. I've...

A road bike should be fine for the commute. I've commuted on one for years. A cyclocross bike really won't offer anything that a road bike doesn't offer. You can find both with plenty of clearance...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-13, 10:16 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,356
Posted By Issaquatch

There is a 0.5 mile hill near my home that...

There is a 0.5 mile hill near my home that averages 12%. I ride up it every day when commuting home from work. I'll occasionally ride up it on the sidewalk if I am going especially slow (5-6 mph) and...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-13, 03:08 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,618
Posted By Issaquatch

4.5 years old, 17,000 miles, 3 crashes, still...

4.5 years old, 17,000 miles, 3 crashes, still rides like new.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-13, 10:50 AM
Replies: 3,249
Views: 630,233
Posted By Issaquatch

Top of Big Mountain, outside of Salt Lake City: ...

Top of Big Mountain, outside of Salt Lake City:

http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt347/issaquatch/null-5.jpg (http://s626.photobucket.com/user/issaquatch/media/null-5.jpg.html)

On Saddle...
08-17-11, 03:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,182
Posted By Issaquatch

I would add that if you use the Old Cascade...

I would add that if you use the Old Cascade Highway, there is one place where you have to dismount and cross a foot bridge over a stream. It only takes a few seconds. The bridge is great because it...
08-17-11, 02:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,182
Posted By Issaquatch

Here is GPS of the route up Steven's Pass that...

Here is GPS of the route up Steven's Pass that uses the Old Cascade Highway. I did this a few weeks ago on my road bike with slick 700x23 tires. This route is prettier and avoids a lot of the...
06-04-11, 12:37 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 390
Posted By Issaquatch

Elkhorn Classic

I think a few of the regulars here have done the Elkhorn Classic stage race before. I'm doing some final prep work to have the right form for the race and am wondering about the profiles of stages 1...
05-28-11, 09:36 PM
Replies: 25,990
Views: 1,454,596
Posted By Issaquatch

5 hours 15 minutes. 381 TSS. 100 miles of...

5 hours 15 minutes. 381 TSS. 100 miles of hammering. I'm tired, and hopefully a little more fit and ready for the Elkhorn Classic stage race in a few weeks.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-11, 11:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,579
Posted By Issaquatch

I've had this happen before. Mud got behind the...

I've had this happen before. Mud got behind the springs and prevented them from flexing, which is the mechanism that allows them to release. The fix was to disassemble the cleats and clean them...
05-21-11, 06:45 PM
Replies: 25,990
Views: 1,454,596
Posted By Issaquatch

Just finished a 15 hour block of training this...

Just finished a 15 hour block of training this week. I started it on Monday with hill climb repeats that resulted in a new 5 minute max power record. TSS is over a thousand for the week, and TSB is...
05-08-11, 11:53 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 793,626
Posted By Issaquatch

Forza - Sorry to hear about the medical issues. ...

Forza - Sorry to hear about the medical issues. That undoubtedly was hampering your performance. I hope you get better quickly!
05-07-11, 09:09 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 793,626
Posted By Issaquatch

Ravensdale RR Masters 30+ (4/5) and 50+ (open) ...

Ravensdale RR Masters 30+ (4/5) and 50+ (open)

We started the race in a steady rain and it remained cold and wet throughout. I mixed it up in the sprint and had a pack finish, 16th place out of...
04-21-11, 09:44 PM
Replies: 25,990
Views: 1,454,596
Posted By Issaquatch

Nice commute home from work today. I set a 5'...

Nice commute home from work today. I set a 5' power record (5 w/Kg) without intending to; I was just riding kind of hard and it happened. I guess the VO2 Max intervals I've been doing the last two...
04-21-11, 03:37 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,089
Posted By Issaquatch

LOTOJA costs $169 to race, which I am willing to...

LOTOJA costs $169 to race, which I am willing to pay. Of course, it is 205 miles and cross through three different states, so a lot of that expense is understandable.
04-16-11, 08:57 PM
Replies: 8,471
Views: 768,740
Posted By Issaquatch

Looking at the raw data more closely, I see about...

Looking at the raw data more closely, I see about a dozen power spikes all at exactly 1147 watts scattered randomly throughout my file. And I see one (and only one) recording for every second of the...
04-16-11, 08:34 PM
Replies: 8,471
Views: 768,740
Posted By Issaquatch

Is there a way to edit raw data in training...

Is there a way to edit raw data in training peaks? I have a wierd power spike in the middle of my ride that is throwing off all of my charts.
04-16-11, 08:31 PM
Replies: 25,990
Views: 1,454,596
Posted By Issaquatch

Pyramid intervals (1, 2, 3, 4, 4, 3, 2, 1) at VO2...

Pyramid intervals (1, 2, 3, 4, 4, 3, 2, 1) at VO2 Max. I ended up with 321W, 315W, 276W, 291W, 284W, 292W, 311W, 347W.

The top of my VO2 Max range according to Training Peaks is 290W, so I think...
04-02-11, 06:24 PM
Replies: 25,990
Views: 1,454,596
Posted By Issaquatch

2 hours in the rain and a hail storm while riding...

2 hours in the rain and a hail storm while riding through flooded roads. I enjoyed it though -- it was a crazy week of work, and this was my first time on the bike in a week, so I didn't care about...
03-29-11, 08:03 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,870,513
Posted By Issaquatch

I found IVRR pictures at: ...

I found IVRR pictures at:

http://reedkj.smugmug.com/Cycling
http://spotshotevents.smugmug.com/RoadRaces2011
hotfootphoto.com
http://tu.smugmug.com
03-28-11, 08:41 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 793,626
Posted By Issaquatch

I submitted my upgrade request, so the next race...

I submitted my upgrade request, so the next race I do will be in the 4s. I'm not sure which race I'll do next, but I think it will likely be Longbranch and then Ravensdale. I'm tied up on Sundays...
03-28-11, 01:14 AM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,870,513
Posted By Issaquatch

Independence Valley Road Race Riding tempo...

Independence Valley Road Race

Riding tempo at the front of the pack, smiling:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5096/5567403536_5573445071_b.jpg

Sprinting for the line with the remnants of...
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