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Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-11, 07:12 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 569
Posted By withsriracha

I agree. I initially bought a Sora/Tiagra bike...

I agree. I initially bought a Sora/Tiagra bike when I was first getting into rec riding. I actually never had any problems with how the Soras shifted, but as I started racing and riding in my...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-11, 05:39 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,508
Posted By withsriracha

Spot on! You as well? Just got back from CP...

Spot on! You as well? Just got back from CP loops with teammate...22.9 mi, to be exact.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-11, 05:00 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,508
Posted By withsriracha

18-30 mi Tue-Fri; 45-60 Sat & Sun.

18-30 mi Tue-Fri; 45-60 Sat & Sun.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-11-11, 11:43 AM
Replies: 22,690
Views: 845,879
Posted By withsriracha

SIPA kids were way, way cooler than us. :) I...

SIPA kids were way, way cooler than us. :) I didn't get invited to any SIPA parties!
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-11-11, 11:41 AM
Replies: 22,690
Views: 845,879
Posted By withsriracha

This. I wouldn't call my office environment...

This. I wouldn't call my office environment "competitive" per se, but obviously everyone wants to be staffed on the good deals. The senior attorneys coordinate the staffing, and you can bet that...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-11-11, 10:51 AM
Replies: 22,690
Views: 845,879
Posted By withsriracha

Broing -- your office is doing it wrong! Around...

Broing -- your office is doing it wrong! Around here all you really need is a healthy enjoyment of beer, interest in sporting events optional but very, very helpful.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-11-11, 10:27 AM
Replies: 22,690
Views: 845,879
Posted By withsriracha

This is also the case at my company. I work at a...

This is also the case at my company. I work at a large corporate law firm, and have never felt at all slighted because of my gender. However, I do have a personality suited for broing down with the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-09-11, 10:37 AM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 797,666
Posted By withsriracha

ToC definitely felt like a rite of passage, but a...

ToC definitely felt like a rite of passage, but a pretty awesome one. Gotta get more fitness and improved chase-group skillz, but did the best I could with what I had, and feel like my results were...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-11, 10:24 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,743
Posted By withsriracha

People invite themselves into my team's paceline...

People invite themselves into my team's paceline pretty frequently. I'm always baffled, because, I wouldn't join up with a random group of people walking down the street as a group....
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-11, 11:16 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,266
Posted By withsriracha

Grew up riding a bike and commuted a bit in...

Grew up riding a bike and commuted a bit in college, but nothing serious. I occasionally daydreamed about how cool it would be to race bikes when I'd see an acquaintance's pictures on facebook, but...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-01-11, 10:05 AM
Replies: 22,690
Views: 845,879
Posted By withsriracha

The deal that's been keeping me crazy-busy died,...

The deal that's been keeping me crazy-busy died, so Catskills is officially not-canceled!

Also, I (unintentionally) painted my toenails Celeste this weekend. Didn't realize why the color looked...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-11, 07:33 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,012
Posted By withsriracha

For NYC-ers, it's pretty easy to head over the GW...

For NYC-ers, it's pretty easy to head over the GW Bridge on weekends, and get long training rides in that way. In the mornings during the week, most just head to Central Park to do laps around the 6...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-11, 01:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,150
Posted By withsriracha

Best advice I've been given about leg/foot...

Best advice I've been given about leg/foot position while pedaling -- pretend you are balancing a beanbag on your foot while pedaling.

Also +1 to one-leg drills.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-11, 03:20 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,877
Posted By withsriracha

What will your training regimen be like/based on?...

What will your training regimen be like/based on?

I was in a similar predicament earlier this season, and decided to max out my budget on a bike that I should be completely happy with for multiple...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-24-11, 02:59 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 797,666
Posted By withsriracha

Great week of racing for you! Congrats! I was...

Great week of racing for you! Congrats! I was in the CRCA race today also, and I think I just realized that we met last week after reading your report! Awesome work from you and your team -- today...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-24-11, 10:01 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,156
Posted By withsriracha

I just can't get past the SEVEN cassettes....

I just can't get past the SEVEN cassettes....
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-23-11, 09:47 AM
Replies: 22,690
Views: 845,879
Posted By withsriracha

Ugh. Senior associate told me there's a pretty...

Ugh. Senior associate told me there's a pretty good chance I will not be able to get out of town for Tour of the Catskills (in the same conversation: "Expect a 100-hour week next week, and oh yeah,...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-22-11, 03:24 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,615
Posted By withsriracha

This makes me miss being utterly impermeable to...

This makes me miss being utterly impermeable to hangovers, as I was until I hit 25. I don't think I appreciated it enough then....
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-22-11, 12:34 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,615
Posted By withsriracha

This happens to be my training plan for this...

This happens to be my training plan for this Sunday's race.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-11, 07:09 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,454
Posted By withsriracha

Squats and deadlifts, once a week in-season. As...

Squats and deadlifts, once a week in-season. As mentioned above, this is to help with sprinting and general leg strength for getting out of the saddle on climbs, etc.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-19-11, 03:19 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 797,666
Posted By withsriracha

It seemed like a strange day. I talked to some...

It seemed like a strange day. I talked to some guys I know in the 4s, and they said that their field felt sketchier than usual, too...lots of braking and jumpiness, and there was a broken...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-19-11, 09:28 AM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 797,666
Posted By withsriracha

Yeah, I heard that the race was 100% fine after...

Yeah, I heard that the race was 100% fine after the first lap, which was a relief to find out after the way that first lap went.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-19-11, 08:55 AM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 797,666
Posted By withsriracha

Ugh, it was not a fun day in the park. Open 3/4...

Ugh, it was not a fun day in the park. Open 3/4 race meant that there were a lot of newer racers, some of whom had never raced in the park before. I'm a new racer myself, but I at least like to...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-19-11, 07:51 AM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 797,666
Posted By withsriracha

She was in the FIRST crash in the first lap, I...

She was in the FIRST crash in the first lap, I was in the second crash in that same lap. I saw her afterwards and was glad to see she walked away -- it was a pretty scary crash. She looked a little...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-18-11, 03:56 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 797,666
Posted By withsriracha

Harlan -- I met you (very briefly) and your...

Harlan -- I met you (very briefly) and your parents and brother's fiancee (for a bit longer), after I crashed out of the sketchy, sketchy women's 3/4 field and had time to hang around and chat...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-13-11, 01:14 AM
Replies: 25,990
Views: 1,470,510
Posted By withsriracha

I hate it when my job makes it impossible to get...

I hate it when my job makes it impossible to get out on the bike. So much for tomorrow morning's planned ride. Although at the rate things are going, I'll be getting home in just enough time to...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-12-11, 09:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 596
Posted By withsriracha

I read about the pint glasses in one or two 2010...

I read about the pint glasses in one or two 2010 race reports and was disappointed there were none this year. :(
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-11, 08:25 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,837
Posted By withsriracha

This is me, also. I actually just bought mine in...

This is me, also. I actually just bought mine in preparation for a TT at the beginning of August, and am planning to take them out for a spin on Friday. Am already feeling embarrassed in...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-12-11, 05:53 AM
Replies: 25,990
Views: 1,470,510
Posted By withsriracha

Started first Build phase this week. 10'...

Started first Build phase this week. 10' intervals with alternating 2' sub-threshold, 2' threshold. Felt really good.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-11, 05:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 347
Posted By withsriracha

Mine were like this at first, but they broke in...

Mine were like this at first, but they broke in just fine within maybe 2 weeks (and now they are an absolute dream to ride with!). That was 2 weeks of daily riding though, I'm not sure how often you...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-11-11, 09:59 AM
Replies: 22,690
Views: 845,879
Posted By withsriracha

So sorry, Jorge. You and your family are in my...

So sorry, Jorge. You and your family are in my thoughts.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-10-11, 07:54 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 797,666
Posted By withsriracha

Thanks BG, you are probably right. It's easy to...

Thanks BG, you are probably right. It's easy to re-do the race (or in my case, that one part of the race) in one's head and think about what could have been done differently...problem is you're...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-10-11, 05:09 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 797,666
Posted By withsriracha

Pawling Womens 4 (1 lap, 20 miles) -- Race #5 of...

Pawling Womens 4 (1 lap, 20 miles) -- Race #5 of my "career," as it were. The start was sl-o-o-w, even past the neutralized point, but I guess everyone was saving it for the 2.4 mile climb about 6.5...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-11, 03:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,751
Posted By withsriracha

Ditto to this. My first road bike was also a...

Ditto to this. My first road bike was also a Dolce, and I also found it somewhat limiting as I grew as a rider. Upgraded within a few months.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-11, 11:15 AM
Replies: 1,894
Views: 85,045
Posted By withsriracha

+1 Aye-yi-yi!

+1

Aye-yi-yi!
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-06-11, 07:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 598
Posted By withsriracha

Nice! I kind of want to rent a house, but not...

Nice! I kind of want to rent a house, but not sure that we can swing it with only 3 of us...maybe we will be able to talk more teammates into signing up...

I hear you on the first race part. ...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-06-11, 06:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 598
Posted By withsriracha

Excellent, thanks! It looks like they do have...

Excellent, thanks! It looks like they do have space, at least on their website's booking system. Will pass along to my teammates. For various reasons, we made the decision to do this out of the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-11, 06:42 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 6,987
Posted By withsriracha

Also, love the Orbea. Looks unique, "cool" and...

Also, love the Orbea. Looks unique, "cool" and lightweight. I'd go for it if I were you!
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-11, 06:41 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 6,987
Posted By withsriracha

+1 on Lazer. I have a Lazer Helium and...

+1 on Lazer.

I have a Lazer Helium and love the tightening mechanism. It feels quite secure and comfortable on your head. Obviously ym(and $$$ outlay priorities)mv, but I started out with a...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-06-11, 01:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 598
Posted By withsriracha

Tour of the Catskills Lodging Advice

Two of my teammates and I are looking at doing the Tour of the Catskills next month, and are attempting to figure out logistical details before we go ahead and register. None of us have done the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-11, 12:49 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 10,154
Posted By withsriracha

I've discovered that dudes dig road rash.

I've discovered that dudes dig road rash.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-06-11, 12:44 PM
Replies: 22,690
Views: 845,879
Posted By withsriracha

I somehow manage to lose a few pounds every time...

I somehow manage to lose a few pounds every time I go on vacation, without even thinking about it. I should probably learn to relax....;)
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-11, 07:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,020
Posted By withsriracha

Nothing wrong with SPDs (they were my first pair...

Nothing wrong with SPDs (they were my first pair of road shoes), but you did mention that walkability wasn't necessarily an issue for you. No reason you can't use Speedplay Zeros...I use a pair in...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-11, 11:41 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,030
Posted By withsriracha

I agree with this. OP said she was a new...

I agree with this. OP said she was a new cyclist, but this doesn't mean she doesn't have a decent base level of fitness to work with. When I first started cycling, I was able to handle longer 30-50...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-11, 05:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,442
Posted By withsriracha

I've had the same problem, and have been using...

I've had the same problem, and have been using google to search "bikeforums" and "topic I'm wondering about."

Also, fwiw, I just swapped out my compact for a standard and am glad I did. Agree...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-03-11, 12:53 PM
Replies: 22,690
Views: 845,879
Posted By withsriracha

At least my nonexistent soul cannot be crushed by...

At least my nonexistent soul cannot be crushed by excessive amounts of time spent at work.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-03-11, 11:52 AM
Replies: 22,690
Views: 845,879
Posted By withsriracha

Yeah, I hear ya. It's not the Worst Fate To Have...

Yeah, I hear ya. It's not the Worst Fate To Have Befallen Anyone, but it messes with plans and it's frustrating to feel like the people making you work are totally indifferent to the fact that it's...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-03-11, 11:35 AM
Replies: 22,690
Views: 845,879
Posted By withsriracha

Me too. Same as yesterday. Hoping tomorrow can...

Me too. Same as yesterday. Hoping tomorrow can be salvaged...

Life could always be worse, but I'm still in major self-pity mode right now. Doesn't help that one of my friends at work was a huge...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-03-11, 07:05 AM
Replies: 22,690
Views: 845,879
Posted By withsriracha

Wow, sub. Really sorry. Hang in there.

Wow, sub. Really sorry. Hang in there.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-11, 06:08 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,119
Posted By withsriracha

My coach is originally from Ireland, where he was...

My coach is originally from Ireland, where he was a pretty serious cyclist. He told me that in Europe (at least when he was living there), one's gear was generally commensurate with one's cycling...
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