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Forum: Northeast Rides and Events
11-18-14, 06:44 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,795
Posted By youngbeginner

Pleasantville Cranksgiving (Outside of NYC)

A club at my high school is sponsoring a Cranksgiving in our town and I decided to spread the word. If you would like to attend, you can take the train from Grand Central straight up to...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
08-24-14, 05:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,924
Posted By youngbeginner

Bike for sister (left Hemiparesis)

My sister is 16 (as am I), and she used to have this bike which she loved. It was a small recumbent built especially for kids with special needs. Sadly, she outgrew it and has not been able to bike...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-17-14, 08:08 PM
Replies: 18,065
Views: 1,480,427
Posted By youngbeginner

Sounds like I missed all the excitement... I...

Sounds like I missed all the excitement... I left after watching a friend in the 3/4. But yeah I was surprised by a lot of things at the race, the first being the tiny cat5 field. Additionally,...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-14-14, 10:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 679
Posted By youngbeginner

Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-14-14, 09:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 679
Posted By youngbeginner

Danbury crit on Sunday

There is a criterium in Danbury, CT on Sunday. I am wondering simply how the course is. Any description would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-14, 07:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 639
Posted By youngbeginner

Wow, thanks so helpful.

Wow, thanks so helpful.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-14, 07:16 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 6,101
Posted By youngbeginner

The first day I had my road bike, I went out for...

The first day I had my road bike, I went out for a ride with my friend and he took me down this long winding descent and we hit 42, and the entire way down I was thinking, "If I crash I'm f***ed, If...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-14, 07:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 639
Posted By youngbeginner

Danbury Crit on Sunday

There is a criterium in Danbury, CT on Sunday. I am wondering simply how the course is. Any description would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Forum: Juniors Racing (All Disciplines)
08-11-14, 08:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,052
Posted By youngbeginner

Have you take it back to the shop since you...

Have you take it back to the shop since you bought it?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-14, 08:11 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,005
Posted By youngbeginner

I know you already ditched the bike, but why...

I know you already ditched the bike, but why didn't you just upgrade the components and parts. This would cost less than a complete buy as you can keep the frame and some of the parts you do like. ...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-02-14, 11:19 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,946
Posted By youngbeginner

Thanks a ton, that was all I needed to hear. I...

Thanks a ton, that was all I needed to hear.
I will hopefully get there on the 14th
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-29-14, 06:51 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,946
Posted By youngbeginner

So in any case, does the sizing work or not?

So in any case, does the sizing work or not?
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-28-14, 03:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,946
Posted By youngbeginner

I am either a 52, 54 or 56, not really sure. On...

I am either a 52, 54 or 56, not really sure. On my bike it says medium (because Giant is so explicit) and I measured it getting 53.4 cm. That being said, the bike has a slightly downward sloping...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-25-14, 06:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,946
Posted By youngbeginner

Does my parent have to be present at the race to...

Does my parent have to be present at the race to sign the waiver, or can I just print one off the website and bring in the signed waiver?

Also, I have absolutely no idea what size I would need. ...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-24-14, 08:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,946
Posted By youngbeginner

Ok, Thanks, I'll look into that, but I was told...

Ok, Thanks, I'll look into that, but I was told by a member that i could do that, and I emailed the race organizer about the possibility, although I am still yet to receive a response.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-24-14, 01:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,946
Posted By youngbeginner

I emailed him over a week ago and have not...

I emailed him over a week ago and have not received a reply, so I turned to this website, so as to get an answer before this next wednesday, so that I don't sign up and go down there, only to not...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-24-14, 10:51 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,946
Posted By youngbeginner

I looked on the website, but did not see anything...

I looked on the website, but did not see anything about renting bikes.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-24-14, 07:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,946
Posted By youngbeginner

Do you own your own? Also, I do have a...

Do you own your own?

Also, I do have a license now, so my parents don't have to be there to sign the waiver, although I lost about $60 dollars this season to one day licenses, but what the...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-23-14, 09:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,946
Posted By youngbeginner

Kissena: Rent a bike?

I have recently found out that there is a twilight series at Kissena on Wednesday nights, and because I am completely free wednesday afternoons, I figured that I would try to make the series. One...
Forum: Juniors Racing (All Disciplines)
07-21-14, 06:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,385
Posted By youngbeginner

Oh, I can see the vermont now in your user name. ...

Oh, I can see the vermont now in your user name. Sorry, I have no knowledge in that part of the country.
Forum: Juniors Racing (All Disciplines)
07-21-14, 12:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,385
Posted By youngbeginner

Where in Northern New England are we talking? ...

Where in Northern New England are we talking? Maine (north or south), Vermont, New Hampshire? I'm not sure about camps, but a lot of lbs around me rent out bikes (including kids road bikes) so that...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-14, 06:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,341
Posted By youngbeginner

How to lube head tube on my Giant Defy 2 (STOP THE SQUEAKING!!!!!!!!!!!!)

Ok, so maybe I'm being a bit dramatic, but every time I turn just a little bit, I hear this annoying squeaking coming from my head tube, and I figure I just have to lube it. Should I take it all...
Forum: Northeast
07-15-14, 09:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 907
Posted By youngbeginner

Your coastal route looks fine, except that Cape...

Your coastal route looks fine, except that Cape Neddick can get very busy in the summer, especially on weekends. Going on Ocean Avenue is a great idea. Getting through Kennebunkport can be a bit...
Forum: Northeast
07-15-14, 09:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 907
Posted By youngbeginner

I have a beach house up near kennebunkport and...

I have a beach house up near kennebunkport and was just up riding there, and I have come to this conclusion: Going down the entire eastern trail offroad section on a road bike sucks. It is pretty...
Forum: Juniors Racing (All Disciplines)
06-24-14, 08:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,659
Posted By youngbeginner

But yeah, try to find a bike trail or long...

But yeah, try to find a bike trail or long uncrowded road. (My issue with the roads is that I live in the suburbs of NYC, so the roads are crowded with stop stuff and REALLY bad new york drivers. I...
Forum: Juniors Racing (All Disciplines)
06-24-14, 08:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,659
Posted By youngbeginner

Of course, I'm also 7 years younger than you.

Of course, I'm also 7 years younger than you.
Forum: Juniors Racing (All Disciplines)
06-24-14, 07:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,659
Posted By youngbeginner

When I started (only crits though) I was doing...

When I started (only crits though) I was doing 100-120 mi per week and 20-30 mi rides at 21-25 mph, so the only real difference is speed.
Forum: Northeast
06-22-14, 10:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 670
Posted By youngbeginner

The amtrak from the adirondacks that I took in...

The amtrak from the adirondacks that I took in the summer a while ago (before I had started biking and when I was about 7) had a lot of space for bicycles. Then again, there was a tour that weekend...
Forum: Northeast
06-22-14, 06:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 670
Posted By youngbeginner

How many miles do you want to put in a day?

How many miles do you want to put in a day?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-14, 06:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,003
Posted By youngbeginner

[/COLOR]Well, I'm friends with the owner of the...

[/COLOR]Well, I'm friends with the owner of the bike shop, and she said that considering the gash on my left shoulder its amazing I didn't injure it or my collarbone. They also had first aid...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-14, 06:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,003
Posted By youngbeginner

I'm pretty sure I didn't. In fact, I have no...

I'm pretty sure I didn't. In fact, I have no idea why you would want to close your eyes while moving forward on a bike on a busy trail no matter how fast you are going, but I'll keep that in mind...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-14, 08:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,003
Posted By youngbeginner

Luckiest fall ever

So yesterday I was riding with a few friends (who don't bike very often) and of course I was the one to fall. I was only going 18 or so. There was a giant bump in the trail left by a pole that had...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-14, 04:55 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,634
Posted By youngbeginner

I went with the mountain bike pedals simply...

I went with the mountain bike pedals simply because I can walk in the shoes, and I don't really care about the slightest extra bit of efficiency they may provide.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-14, 01:16 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,634
Posted By youngbeginner

I actually am just starting to race. Does this...

I actually am just starting to race. Does this change your answer?
Forum: Juniors Racing (All Disciplines)
04-10-14, 01:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,913
Posted By youngbeginner

I'm planning on going up today after I leave...

I'm planning on going up today after I leave school. The place I go to does a pedal fitting (although I may have to schedule it) would this help at all with what you are talking about?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-14, 05:35 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,634
Posted By youngbeginner

Cons of mountain bike pedals?

I am going to get clipless pedals and shoes today, and a friend of mine has clipless mtb pedals (Shimano spd m540) that he said he could give me. I would probably save a lot of money doing those...
Forum: Juniors Racing (All Disciplines)
04-09-14, 03:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,913
Posted By youngbeginner

Thanks. I'll try to get shoes this weekend or...

Thanks. I'll try to get shoes this weekend or next one.
Forum: Juniors Racing (All Disciplines)
04-09-14, 05:29 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,913
Posted By youngbeginner

So basically I could go with the mtb pedals for...

So basically I could go with the mtb pedals for the next few years and have no issues? And still have the added benefit on hills? That's what my friend implied. Also, I think he's trying to con me...
Forum: Juniors Racing (All Disciplines)
04-08-14, 08:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,913
Posted By youngbeginner

carpediemracing Also, the pedals my friend...

carpediemracing

Also, the pedals my friend has fixed up are actually old mountain biking pedals. Are those still workable for road biking?
Forum: Juniors Racing (All Disciplines)
04-08-14, 04:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,913
Posted By youngbeginner

I also need to get in better shape, but that's a...

I also need to get in better shape, but that's a completely different story.
Forum: Juniors Racing (All Disciplines)
04-08-14, 04:53 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,913
Posted By youngbeginner

Thanks a ton. Yeah in the Junior race I thought...

Thanks a ton. Yeah in the Junior race I thought there was one more person passing and I was going to try to grab onto him but there was no one there. And then in the cat5 I died on every hill and...
Forum: Juniors Racing (All Disciplines)
04-07-14, 06:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,913
Posted By youngbeginner

I'll actually probably be able to make it this...

I'll actually probably be able to make it this sunday. I will travel later in the day. Look forward to returning (and possibly warmer weather).
Forum: Juniors Racing (All Disciplines)
04-06-14, 03:20 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,913
Posted By youngbeginner

ha ok. Thanks for the info.

ha ok.
Thanks for the info.
Forum: Juniors Racing (All Disciplines)
04-05-14, 01:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,913
Posted By youngbeginner

Thanks for the offer. Also, I'm not...

Thanks for the offer.



Also, I'm not doing the High School Race, I'm doing Cat 5, so I could do the clinic. Next year I will try to make it to more of the series and do the high school races,...
Forum: Juniors Racing (All Disciplines)
04-05-14, 12:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,913
Posted By youngbeginner

I am doing Bethel. And I have considered...

I am doing Bethel. And I have considered clipless, but since this is my first race I am going to see how I like racing and then make a decision.
Forum: Juniors Racing (All Disciplines)
04-04-14, 05:31 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,913
Posted By youngbeginner

Thanks, yeah I don't really have time for any cat...

Thanks, yeah I don't really have time for any cat 5 training rides because I have two days, but I was hoping that the mandatory cat5 prerace clinic would help a little. My goal is to make it half...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-14, 07:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 761
Posted By youngbeginner

If it's indeed your first road bike, it will take...

If it's indeed your first road bike, it will take some wear pretty quickly (I have had mine from the late summer and have scratched it up well). I would stick with the TCR, and level up if you know...
Forum: Juniors Racing (All Disciplines)
04-02-14, 06:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,913
Posted By youngbeginner

First Criterium

I will be doing my first criterium on Sunday. Actually, it is also my first road bicycle race. There is a clinic directly before the race, so that should help with some basics, but does anyone have...
Forum: Northeast
03-24-14, 06:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,250
Posted By youngbeginner

If you need help with the Elmsford detour, I can...

If you need help with the Elmsford detour, I can help, I live right near there.But yes, the trail down to the city is easy and well paved for the most part, although from Yorktown to Briarcliff there...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-08-14, 08:08 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,589
Posted By youngbeginner

Get the one you like more after riding. Also, if...

Get the one you like more after riding. Also, if your LBS carries one or the other, go for that one.
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