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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-15-11, 07:10 AM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 794,947
Posted By hurley.girl

Tokeneke. First time I've done a race like this....

Tokeneke. First time I've done a race like this. Not my terrain. I signed up because I'm only a few points away from my upgrade but they are discontinuing several women's fields here in NJ so I...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-25-11, 10:47 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,854
Posted By hurley.girl

Most of mine have been covered, but I was most...

Most of mine have been covered, but I was most impressed by Team Europcar. For a small-budget team without a lot of big names, they rallied around Voeckler. He was never isolated, even on really...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-15-11, 06:48 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 903
Posted By hurley.girl

If so, there's going to be a lot of unhappy...

If so, there's going to be a lot of unhappy customers. I'm already a little mad that they don't post the full replay until many hours after the race has ended.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-14-11, 07:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 903
Posted By hurley.girl

Same with me. So frustrating. It's worked well...

Same with me. So frustrating. It's worked well up until tonight.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-04-11, 08:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,287
Posted By hurley.girl

So this is my first year watching it on demand,...

So this is my first year watching it on demand, instead of tivo'd through Versus. I no longer have cable TV.

I like that they give you the entire stage, from the beginning, but I just don't have...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-11, 11:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 864
Posted By hurley.girl

This is a very good thing. :)

This is a very good thing. :)
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-22-11, 11:47 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 10,439
Posted By hurley.girl

I'm probably jinxing myself, but I have had very,...

I'm probably jinxing myself, but I have had very, very few bad encounters here. The worst happened to my husband, who happened to be on one of the major roads to the shore on a summer weekend day...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-16-11, 08:14 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,283
Posted By hurley.girl

Every time I get asked "is this the last lap?",...

Every time I get asked "is this the last lap?", I'm tempted to lie. But I just can't.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-11, 08:02 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,069
Posted By hurley.girl

I wasn't cycling. I was working (I was doing a...

I wasn't cycling. I was working (I was doing a wetland delineation). Not something I want to experience ever again.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-11, 04:35 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,137
Posted By hurley.girl

My office is at the corner of Clinton & E. State...

My office is at the corner of Clinton & E. State St. The only reason I got the window cubicle is because there used to be a short wall between the sidewalk and the landscaping, and a small colony of...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-11, 06:43 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 5,714
Posted By hurley.girl

[QUOTE=CbadRider;12581968]I don't know if I like...

[QUOTE=CbadRider;12581968]I don't know if I like the idea of having to take the jersey completely off to use the bathroom. On some of my rides the only restrooms are in public parks and they are just...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-11, 08:39 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 5,714
Posted By hurley.girl

Full zip jerseys are your friend. Also, never...

Full zip jerseys are your friend. Also, never put the straps on until you are rolling out. And always pee before getting fully dressed.

If the straps are digging in, you bought the wrong size...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-11, 06:15 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,137
Posted By hurley.girl

Yup. I work in Trenton, and now that I have a...

Yup. I work in Trenton, and now that I have a window overlooking a busy intersection I see all sorts of things. Like the immigrant-looking guy who rides by every day on a Litespeed. I believe he...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-01-11, 05:43 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 794,947
Posted By hurley.girl

Colts Neck RR. I somehow earned the NJ Women's...

Colts Neck RR. I somehow earned the NJ Women's Cat 4 cup leader's jersey with decent placings in the first two races, so I got to wear it today. This is my fourth year racing, and the first year I...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-11, 04:34 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,693
Posted By hurley.girl

I was looking for the "like" button and then...

I was looking for the "like" button and then remembered this isn't facebook.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-11, 06:12 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,693
Posted By hurley.girl

Welcome to my life. :) Most days, at least.

Welcome to my life. :) Most days, at least.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-11, 06:10 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 4,780
Posted By hurley.girl

Bah, you guys should see what happens sometimes...

Bah, you guys should see what happens sometimes when I pass other riders. A few months ago I was doing a threshold interval, husband on my wheel letting me get my workout in, and passed a solo...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-11, 05:53 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,693
Posted By hurley.girl

I'm with EventServices on this one. I like to...

I'm with EventServices on this one. I like to get up around 8 on weekends, eat some breakfast, linger over coffee, and head out for a ride later in the morning or early in the afternoon. I do this...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-24-11, 03:25 PM
Replies: 820
Views: 33,563
Posted By hurley.girl

How did I miss this thread for so long? I could...

How did I miss this thread for so long? I could be a major contributor.

Today was a minor fail. Bonked in the middle of a Kitchen Sink workout. I got through the first long intervals, and all of...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-11-11, 06:56 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 794,947
Posted By hurley.girl

I believe a friend of mine was caught in the same...

I believe a friend of mine was caught in the same crash. There's a spectacular pic of it somewhere. My friend is very sore but okay, I hope.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-11, 05:05 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,244
Posted By hurley.girl

Other downside is the cycling gear budget is now...

Other downside is the cycling gear budget is now split between two people.

Seriously, though, going into a marriage thinking you're going to be whipped is a serious red flag.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-09-11, 04:44 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 794,947
Posted By hurley.girl

Cherry Blossom Challenge. My training has been...

Cherry Blossom Challenge. My training has been inconsistent, but I wanted a win or at least a podium. I had a new teammate with me. First few laps went well. My teammate stayed at the front for...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-11, 01:24 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 4,265
Posted By hurley.girl

No. You are inferring far too much into my words....

No. You are inferring far too much into my words. Take for example:



I never said this. I've been shopping there for years before I joined the team. And this particular shop is 45 minutes...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-11, 07:18 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 4,265
Posted By hurley.girl

Incorrect. Regular Joe should have...

Incorrect.



Regular Joe should have called first, like I did. Regular Joes call the shop all the time for the same reason. I get to hear the conversations while I'm waiting for my bike. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-11, 04:35 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 4,265
Posted By hurley.girl

I've switched from buying a lot of things on-line...

I've switched from buying a lot of things on-line to buying them from my LBS. My LBS sponsors my team, and I get much better prices there now. Plus, they know me, know my bike, and all I need to do...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-11, 08:10 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,884
Posted By hurley.girl

This is what you need to overcome, or she won't...

This is what you need to overcome, or she won't stick with it. Find out what's making her uncomfortable and fix it if you can. Usually this is the wrong choice in saddle, or just a poor choice of...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-30-11, 05:03 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,126
Posted By hurley.girl

Hmm...I've taken a clinic that was supposed to...

Hmm...I've taken a clinic that was supposed to have bumping and tire rubbing drills but didn't. I can't remember why. I've since been to team clinics that were supposed to have bumping and tire...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-17-11, 08:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 621
Posted By hurley.girl

I am a hamster on a wheel.

I am a hamster on a wheel.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-16-11, 11:22 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,039
Posted By hurley.girl

You do know that all the pros wear bibs, right? ...

You do know that all the pros wear bibs, right?

I was never bothered by shorts until I tried bibs. Now I can't stand the way regular shorts feel and wear nothing but bibs.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-10, 08:35 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 3,939
Posted By hurley.girl

And there's the bass-ackwards part of all of...

And there's the bass-ackwards part of all of this. Ebay changed the feedback system because buyers were screaming about retaliatory negatives. When, in fact, buyer feedback was almost meaningless...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-26-10, 03:12 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 3,939
Posted By hurley.girl

Correct. If you offer free shipping buyers can't...

Correct. If you offer free shipping buyers can't rate you on your shipping time. I think ebay is trying to push all sellers into offering free shipping.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-26-10, 03:08 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 3,939
Posted By hurley.girl

How so? The sellers can no longer leave anything...

How so? The sellers can no longer leave anything but positive feedback. So how does the system work for sellers who have crappy buyers?




The percentage is based on the previous 12 months...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-26-10, 11:16 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 3,939
Posted By hurley.girl

Just you wait. In a few years you'll be calling...

Just you wait. In a few years you'll be calling me a prophet. ;)

Business kill themselves all the time. Even big ones.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-26-10, 11:13 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 5,406
Posted By hurley.girl

You're assuming everyone is as shallow and...

You're assuming everyone is as shallow and materialistic as you.

And this is why I'm doing everything I can to discourage gift giving amongst my friends and relatives. It long-ago stopped being...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-26-10, 11:04 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 3,939
Posted By hurley.girl

I started selling in 1998. I stopped 5 years...

I started selling in 1998. I stopped 5 years ago, and it's only gotten worse. They went from a cool on-line auction site for hard-to-find items to a "global marketplace". Their fees have jumped. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-25-10, 03:41 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 5,406
Posted By hurley.girl

Sounds like Grumpy would love to take her off...

Sounds like Grumpy would love to take her off your hands.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-25-10, 02:22 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,706
Posted By hurley.girl

Oooo. I had superhero Undaroos, and now I can...

Oooo. I had superhero Undaroos, and now I can have superhero skinsuits!! w00t!

:rolleyes:
Forum: Road Cycling
12-25-10, 02:19 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 3,939
Posted By hurley.girl

Exactly. "Competing sites" have been emerging...

Exactly. "Competing sites" have been emerging since I left ebay 5 years ago. I'm back, the situation for sellers is much worse, and there are no "competing sites" that are viable. I just need to...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-25-10, 09:21 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 10,106
Posted By hurley.girl

Agree. My 17 year old cat is snuggled on my lap,...

Agree. My 17 year old cat is snuggled on my lap, which is way better than any gift. But I still like my new baselayer and sport bag.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-25-10, 09:19 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 5,406
Posted By hurley.girl

I just finished reading "Stuff", which definitely...

I just finished reading "Stuff", which definitely made me not want to buy anyone anything this year. The world is full of crap, so why do we spend so much time and money buying more for people who...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-25-10, 08:54 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 5,406
Posted By hurley.girl

You know, REI will be happy to exchange that...

You know, REI will be happy to exchange that jersey for you. And I'm sure that scarf is completely useless. :rolleyes:

Sheesh! We all get gifts that don't suit us. Suck it up and appreciate...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-25-10, 08:14 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 10,106
Posted By hurley.girl

Santa brought me a cold weather baselayer and a...

Santa brought me a cold weather baselayer and a big bag to hold all of my gear!

And Maxx Headroom on DvD.
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-24-10, 07:37 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,741
Posted By hurley.girl

Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I brought a...

Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I brought a list of options, along with a tray of cookies, to my shop today and they were able to order the Craft Storm tights. They sponsor my team, so I...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-19-10, 08:29 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,741
Posted By hurley.girl

Thanks. I'm going to run those by him and see if...

Thanks. I'm going to run those by him and see if he likes them.

How's the sizing?
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-19-10, 07:53 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,741
Posted By hurley.girl

Yeah, the AmFibs definitely seemed like they are...

Yeah, the AmFibs definitely seemed like they are for temps lower than we normally encounter.

Those enduras look nice but are hard to find. The online retailers don't carry that particular type. ...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-19-10, 04:59 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,741
Posted By hurley.girl

Need cold weather tights suggestions

My husband needs new tights because he lost some weight and his are now a little big. I'm having trouble finding the right ones. Here's the details:

"cold" means we ride outside down to the 20s,...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-17-10, 08:55 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 12,001
Posted By hurley.girl

The saddle that came with my Bianchi Campione.

The saddle that came with my Bianchi Campione.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-17-10, 05:03 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,542
Posted By hurley.girl

That's a better likeness than Statler, even!

That's a better likeness than Statler, even!
Forum: Road Cycling
12-17-10, 07:52 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,542
Posted By hurley.girl

wut? That's not 70s avocado.

wut?

That's not 70s avocado.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-15-10, 05:09 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,009
Posted By hurley.girl

Why not change it up and go for Waldorf?

Why not change it up and go for Waldorf?
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