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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-07-09, 03:55 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,725
Posted By Belgian Cobbles

I have been thinking about this weather bit. By...

I have been thinking about this weather bit. By my memory the ToC had 3 days of poor weather out of 7 days of racing. Something like that at least (too lazy to look it up right now). Also, many of...
Forum: Northeast
05-06-09, 07:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,574
Posted By Belgian Cobbles

So a friend of mine is doing a triathalon near...

So a friend of mine is doing a triathalon near lake anna. She has suggested that if I join her for the trip down I can use the car and go out to Skyline while she is racing. Lake Anna is MUCH closer...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-06-09, 07:45 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,725
Posted By Belgian Cobbles

"Perfect prep race for the Tour, shorter than the...

"Perfect prep race for the Tour, shorter than the Giro, long enough after the classics for the pros to recover for the TOC. "

What pro, is going to finish the Liege-Bastogne-Liege and think,...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-06-09, 06:55 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,725
Posted By Belgian Cobbles

This is a horrible idea. Look at the riders that...

This is a horrible idea. Look at the riders that the Volta a Catalunya attracts (read: none). That race starts right in the middle of the Giro.

"I'd wager that the even the bad CA weather has...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-06-09, 05:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,345
Posted By Belgian Cobbles

The Tour of Cali in May?!

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news.php?id=news/2009/may09/may06news2

Talk me off the roof please! This last year was my second year attending the Tour of Cali. Friends and I have made it something of...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-06-09, 04:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,202
Posted By Belgian Cobbles

LOL!! CKD, I read your post and thought you were...

LOL!! CKD, I read your post and thought you were saying I should save UP some money and then buy the Tektro's. But you are exactly right, they are cheaper, lighter and they look sharp to my eye. I...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-06-09, 04:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,202
Posted By Belgian Cobbles

Well! I am pretty glad I asked. How can a brake...

Well! I am pretty glad I asked. How can a brake not have toe-in adjustment? It just doesn't have those clever little hemispherical washers? The barrel adjuster I am not worried about, I'm pretty sure...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-05-09, 11:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 995
Posted By Belgian Cobbles

I vote 105. If you are racing and are going to be...

I vote 105. If you are racing and are going to be dragging the whole lot through mud on a weekly basis come September then you might as well save the money when it comes time to replace something....
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-05-09, 10:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,202
Posted By Belgian Cobbles

What do you know about TRP Eurox brakes?

I am shopping for some high profile brakes for the approaching '09 cross season. After hunting around in a few likely places the TRP Eurox's popped out. TRP seems to have three version of the Eurox:...
Forum: Northeast
05-05-09, 09:30 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,574
Posted By Belgian Cobbles

Okay, so I think I can truthfully say that there...

Okay, so I think I can truthfully say that there is plenty of climing to be had in the DC area. Thanks for all the beta. I am now itching to get out to Skyline Drive. I honestly don't think it is...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-02-09, 09:57 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,720
Posted By Belgian Cobbles

I have heard several smart people (present...

I have heard several smart people (present company included I am sure :)) say this bit about the angle of gravity but something about it challenges me. After all 5% is less than 3 degrees. The...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-02-09, 03:05 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,720
Posted By Belgian Cobbles

find a relentlessly long stretch of road,...

find a relentlessly long stretch of road, hopefully one where the prevailing winds usually involve a headwind.

shift into your 53x15/16 and churn the gear, into it.

I might be missing...
Forum: Northeast
05-02-09, 02:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,574
Posted By Belgian Cobbles

Yeah, I think I am going to have to steal a...

Yeah, I think I am going to have to steal a friend's car and go out there. Several people here and otherwise have mentioned it. Though I needed to know the start point. So Front Royal, then 6 miles...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-02-09, 02:19 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,720
Posted By Belgian Cobbles

This is a good point. I had not thought of that....

This is a good point. I had not thought of that. There are some pretty long gravel paths around here. Perhaps, on my commuter bike with big tires it seems like this would create some extra resistance...
Forum: Northeast
05-01-09, 11:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,574
Posted By Belgian Cobbles

I have heard that about Frederick. I might be...

I have heard that about Frederick. I might be able to con a friend into driving me out there for a weekend or two. Is there anyway you can give me more specifics about the climbing out there? Do you...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-01-09, 11:08 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,720
Posted By Belgian Cobbles

My take on climbing for Flatlanders....

My take on climbing for Flatlanders. http://everestchallengex2.blogspot.c...1_archive.html

Thanks for the good read. I found it very useful. I just recently got a heart rate monitor and found out...
Forum: Northeast
05-01-09, 05:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,574
Posted By Belgian Cobbles

DC Hills Training?

Here is my dilemma. I am training for a stage race in Washington State that includes a hill climb. The hill is approximately 8 miles long and averages 4% (max 10%). Are there any hills like that in...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-01-09, 05:16 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,720
Posted By Belgian Cobbles

Is there anyway to train for hills w/o doing hills?

Right now I live in DC and I can't find any hills to simulate the hill climb I will be doing this summer as part of an important stage race on my calendar. That hill (in Washington State) is about 8...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-09, 06:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 534
Posted By Belgian Cobbles

Okay, well I am glad to hear that this seems like...

Okay, well I am glad to hear that this seems like a fair deal. The seller is actually a bike fit specialist with a local shop and a good guys so I am pretty sure that I will get a good fit. In fact I...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-09, 07:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 534
Posted By Belgian Cobbles

Is this a good deal?

I am sure these questions come up all the time ...

I have been racing the couple road races I do each year on a crappy cross bike. I have fun but would like to step up a bit. Happily someone is...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-26-09, 04:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,990
Posted By Belgian Cobbles

I race a Soma for cross. I love it so much I have...

I race a Soma for cross. I love it so much I have actually entered an omnium on it. But I just raced 4/5 Men. I finished about 15th in the field. Obviously I am not a serious road racer, I wish I...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-09, 08:35 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,946
Posted By Belgian Cobbles

I have never heard someone call a Brooks ugly ......

I have never heard someone call a Brooks ugly ... I love my Brooks on my commuter/tourer, but when it comes time to race I must admit I prefer something a bit lighter. I guess my "Brooks butt" is...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-09, 09:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 465
Posted By Belgian Cobbles

Training question about rpm's

I am trying to add a little more sophistication to my training which previously has been to just ride a lot. I was recently reading a Chris Charmichael workout...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-17-09, 05:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 717
Posted By Belgian Cobbles

This quote made me laugh! If you lived in DC you...

This quote made me laugh! If you lived in DC you would be laughing with me. I used to live in Seattle and apparently I really took the local library system for granted. I never imagined it could be...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-16-09, 08:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 717
Posted By Belgian Cobbles

Which Friel book?

I am on a tight budget and am trying to get in shape for a race in June. I just was gifted a heart rate monitor and am interested in getting a bit more scientific with my training. I did a forum...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
04-16-09, 08:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 514
Posted By Belgian Cobbles

Will do, Thanks for the help!

Will do, Thanks for the help!
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
04-16-09, 04:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 514
Posted By Belgian Cobbles

Forum for recreational bike racers?

After two quick runs through the list of forums I am not seeing anything for the non-professional road racer. I have questions about formats and training tips etc.

Thanks for the help, apologies...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-09, 02:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,553
Posted By Belgian Cobbles

Sorry I haven't been able to get back in a bit....

Sorry I haven't been able to get back in a bit. My work does not allow me to visit forums (boo on them right?). Anyways I could have answered some of the questions.

First though I am living in DC...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-09, 07:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,553
Posted By Belgian Cobbles

What is a 40 minute hill climb?

Every year I compete in exactly one road race, it is comprised of three stages, though I am only competitive in the crit stage. This year the race organizer has eliminated the criterium in favor of a...
Forum: Touring
01-13-09, 03:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,223
Posted By Belgian Cobbles

Small point of clarification, the San Marco that...

Small point of clarification, the San Marco that Lance rides is a called a Concor Lite. Ryan Trebon of US Cyclocross fame also rides that same saddle.

I only know this because after reading...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-12-09, 08:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,209
Posted By Belgian Cobbles

I don't get it. If you are at all concerned why...

I don't get it. If you are at all concerned why not just wear a t-shirt and an old pair of shorts over you regular cx gear? No extra money spent, unless of course you don't own a t-shirt and a pair...
Forum: Touring
01-12-09, 08:48 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,768
Posted By Belgian Cobbles

Though I have never tried them myself I read this...

Though I have never tried them myself I read this review and am intrigued. They certainly qualify as "more unique looking".

http://www.roadcyclinguk.com/news/article.asp?UAN=1788&SP=&v=1

You...
Forum: Touring
01-12-09, 04:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 966
Posted By Belgian Cobbles

Though I agree with the npg up there that touring...

Though I agree with the npg up there that touring bikes themselves are pretty versatile, I myself found myself at the point you are at and chose the cyclocross path. I had a lingering interest in...
Forum: Touring
01-08-09, 02:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 600
Posted By Belgian Cobbles

These are all great recommendations! Frederick...

These are all great recommendations! Frederick County gave me a chuckle ;). Axolotl is correct, I forgot to mention that we would be traveling in the month of July. Just from the face of it I would...
Forum: Touring
01-07-09, 09:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 600
Posted By Belgian Cobbles

What would you do?

This is a true story.

Two friends and I want to go touring for an unspecified length of time (probably in the 2 to 3 week range). One of my friends wants the trip to be reasonably priced, meaning...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-03-09, 11:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,219
Posted By Belgian Cobbles

I don't know what the original poster was after...

I don't know what the original poster was after but I have had a question about these two wrenches for awhile. I think I need a torque wrench and I am a decent fan of Park Tools, can I get away with...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-02-09, 10:43 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,803
Posted By Belgian Cobbles

+1 tires to match the course. I found this...

+1 tires to match the course. I found this critical, in the first few races I was using a tire with less tread/rolling resistance as the courses were hard dirt. Then as the weather turned wet a mud...
Forum: Commuting
12-30-08, 03:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 791
Posted By Belgian Cobbles

Thanks for all the input. A LOT of people seem to...

Thanks for all the input. A LOT of people seem to do what I do, wing it. I check the bike over on occasion and during my rides I listen/feel for weirdness, then fix whatever is causing said...
Forum: Commuting
12-30-08, 10:40 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 791
Posted By Belgian Cobbles

How do you track your routine maintainence?

I hope this is not a completely stupid question but I have often heard folks on these forums saying statements like, "I love my [brand of choice] tires. I have gone 5,000 mile with no flats!" or "The...
Forum: Commuting
12-29-08, 09:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 863
Posted By Belgian Cobbles

Great! Thanks for the replies. At work I can't...

Great! Thanks for the replies. At work I can't bring my bike inside so I have to pull the bag every day then on most errands as well, so in the long run buckles sound much nicer than velcro. Thanks...
Forum: Commuting
12-27-08, 01:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 863
Posted By Belgian Cobbles

Do you own/like the Lone Peak Trunk Bag?

Hi Folks,

This is one of my first posts here. I did search the commuting forum for trunk bags but didn't really get what I was looking for. Here is the deal. I don't carry much on my commute and...
Forum: Touring
12-25-08, 10:06 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,900
Posted By Belgian Cobbles

For my money, if I were in San Diego I would just...

For my money, if I were in San Diego I would just head up the Pacific Coast as far I could. Adventure Cycling has maps and there is at least one guide book dedicated solely to this route. It is...
Forum: Introductions
12-25-08, 09:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 281
Posted By Belgian Cobbles

Coming to you from Washington D.C.

Hello all,

I am new to the forum thing but not to biking. I commute by bike daily, race cyclocross, and tour. I love touring. Some of my favorites include, San Fransisco to Seattle, Vancouver...
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