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05-22-13, 10:36 PM
Replies: 49
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Posted By efficiency

Math is hard.

Math is hard.
05-22-13, 10:35 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,543
Posted By efficiency

#64, Ken Grody and DEWALT on the bibs, riding a...

#64, Ken Grody and DEWALT on the bibs, riding a BH. He's a long way from home.



There was a large break of 11 guys, your team had 5 of them, so you were guaranteed 6th. With all five of your...
Replies: 45
Views: 2,133
Posted By efficiency

If you have cable, you can watch full event...

If you have cable, you can watch full event replays on the http://www.nbcolympics.com/ website. You have to login with your cable providers information.
...
08-03-12, 01:37 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,067
Posted By efficiency

There are lines on the track that mark the...

There are lines on the track that mark the exchange zone, but at local events I've seen cones used. I don't know why it's even a rule. I don't think guys should even be required to exchange.
07-06-12, 10:27 AM
Replies: 221
Views: 8,557
Posted By efficiency

This is my problem with race radios. Racers on...

This is my problem with race radios. Racers on their bikes should make in race decisions, not directors inside cars.
06-20-12, 02:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,342
Posted By efficiency

With Winning in Mind by Lanny Bassham The New...

With Winning in Mind by Lanny Bassham
The New Toughness Training for Sports by James E. Loehr

in that order. They are both good, but Bassham's book is more concise. Loehr's book covers a wider...
06-12-12, 08:30 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,343
Posted By efficiency

Guys on my team that don't own cars bum rides...

Guys on my team that don't own cars bum rides from teammates.
05-23-12, 08:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,158
Posted By efficiency

It won't be, don't worry about it.

It won't be, don't worry about it.
05-23-12, 08:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,158
Posted By efficiency

That does not fit with the racing schedule in...

That does not fit with the racing schedule in SoCal. May is the best month to take a midseason break, unless you are targeting SCNCA Road Race Championships, then you should take a break immediately...
05-18-12, 08:02 AM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 790,901
Posted By efficiency

Why are you sandbagging a training race?

Why are you sandbagging a training race?
05-10-12, 10:05 PM
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Views: 836,748
Posted By efficiency

You should move to California, where things are...

You should move to California, where things are awesome.
05-08-12, 09:15 AM
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Views: 790,901
Posted By efficiency

A guy in Cat 3 at Dana Point missed turn 2 and...

A guy in Cat 3 at Dana Point missed turn 2 and rode the sidewalk for almost the entire next straight.
05-07-12, 09:25 AM
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Views: 790,901
Posted By efficiency

My comments about this weekend in SoCal: I...

My comments about this weekend in SoCal:

I don't understand why people complain about Barrio Logan, yet race Dana Point. Cat 3/4 race at Barrio Logan was less sketchy than the Cat 3 race at Dana...
05-03-12, 08:56 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,974
Posted By efficiency

Even a 20k? I thought I was slow.

Even a 20k? I thought I was slow.
04-16-12, 10:53 PM
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Views: 790,901
Posted By efficiency

Barrio Logan and Ladera Ranch both seem flat, but...

Barrio Logan and Ladera Ranch both seem flat, but aren't really flat. One race that was great but only lasted two seasons was San Clemente. The course was like Barrio Logan, but more technical and...
03-27-12, 09:11 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 790,901
Posted By efficiency

I agree with shovelhd about sprinting for "minor"...

I agree with shovelhd about sprinting for "minor" places. I've sprinted into around 20th place, and did not crash anyone out. A friend of mine sprinted into 21st place in a Pro/1/2 race and was 1...
03-22-12, 09:48 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,695
Posted By efficiency

They don't really want to. They let Mark...

They don't really want to. They let Mark Cavendish's World Championship result stand, even though his helmet was modified.
03-13-12, 11:00 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,431
Posted By efficiency

You could wear a cycling cap, like a cyclist does.

You could wear a cycling cap, like a cyclist does.
03-10-12, 07:47 AM
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Views: 790,901
Posted By efficiency

You should ride that mountain bike you have, and...

You should ride that mountain bike you have, and you'll get better.
03-02-12, 12:00 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,853
Posted By efficiency

Do this. I got out of a speeding ticket by mail....

Do this. I got out of a speeding ticket by mail. Since you don't live here, it isn't worth your time to show up at court, and contesting by mail does not take much time.
03-01-12, 10:58 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 15,771
Posted By efficiency

There is no left side/right side problem if you...

There is no left side/right side problem if you race at the same velodrome every week.

Top Bond Mist Premium Pallet Adhesive is spray adhesive made for screen printing. It isn't supposed to leave...
02-27-12, 02:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 535
Posted By efficiency

On the bottom half of the "Ride Summary" tab,...

On the bottom half of the "Ride Summary" tab, there are three other tabs: Workout, Notes, and Metric.
Click on "Metric." You will see a list of metrics with checkboxes next to them.
Check the...
02-21-12, 10:58 PM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 193,055
Posted By efficiency

Has anybody ridden a 2012 Raleigh Militis?

Has anybody ridden a 2012 Raleigh Militis?
02-17-12, 08:48 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,200
Posted By efficiency

I agree about the placement in the calendar and...

I agree about the placement in the calendar and omnium scoring. Because it's close to SDSR, people ride really strongly at Murrieta. The race is plenty hard for me, it's other people who say it isn't...
02-16-12, 11:43 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,200
Posted By efficiency

I've done The Tour of Murrieta the last three...

I've done The Tour of Murrieta the last three years. It's a great race. Do it. You'll really love it if you're a sprinter.

If you're a climber, you'll complain about the course not being selective...
02-12-12, 11:24 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,088
Posted By efficiency

Upgrade. If you want to win a Cat 3 race in 2012,...

Upgrade. If you want to win a Cat 3 race in 2012, you're better off starting the season as a Cat 3 in 2012.
02-07-12, 09:50 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,329
Posted By efficiency

<geek> What's your algorithm? ...

<geek>
What's your algorithm?
</geek>
01-13-12, 11:12 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,224
Posted By efficiency

I guess we can't call you "Pools and Tools"...

I guess we can't call you "Pools and Tools" anymore. How does "Pool of Money" sound?
01-07-12, 06:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,966
Posted By efficiency

If you want a time field that resets while...

If you want a time field that resets while riding, you can do it with the lap function. Turn off autolap, put "Time - Lap" as a field, and the LAP/RESET button will reset that time field when you do...
01-07-12, 06:46 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 7,585
Posted By efficiency

You're too tall for this sport.

You're too tall for this sport.
11-11-11, 09:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,680
Posted By efficiency

If you are getting dropped on steep climbs, it is...

If you are getting dropped on steep climbs, it is not strictly a force issue. Those climbs ask a lot of your anaerobic energy systems. If you can find a climb of the same length and steepness that...
10-06-11, 11:24 AM
10-06-11, 10:43 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,439
Posted By efficiency

I think it is to limit Masters Worlds...

I think it is to limit Masters Worlds participants to riders who can no longer reasonably compete at the the top of the Elite level. There are guys in their 30's who could win Elite and Masters...
09-20-11, 11:30 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,590
Posted By efficiency

I can't mentally do any training during the...

I can't mentally do any training during the transitional phase. I stayed active with other sports, and lifted weights. It is difficult to do heavy lifts during the base period, so I did it before the...
09-11-11, 12:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,484
Posted By efficiency

If there's a velodrome near you, that is the best...

If there's a velodrome near you, that is the best way to get started racing. Velodromes give you classes before you start racing, so the approach is less haphazard compared to the way most people...
09-11-11, 01:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 657
Posted By efficiency

He won Stage 8 of the Giro last year.

He won Stage 8 of the Giro last year.
09-04-11, 10:13 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,458
Posted By efficiency

Set training zones by Lactate Threshold Heart...

Set training zones by Lactate Threshold Heart Rate, not max heart rate. Do a 30 minute TT, take the average heart rate of the last 20 minutes, and that is a good approximation of your LTHR.
08-25-11, 07:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 577
Posted By efficiency

Great course. The finishing straight is the only...

Great course. The finishing straight is the only section of flat. The rest is slight hills up and down, similar in grade to the hills in Ladera Ranch or Barrio Logan. Because turn 4 is off camber on...
08-15-11, 10:06 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,811
Posted By efficiency

I thought the suggestion of using a downhill...

I thought the suggestion of using a downhill full-face helmet was a good one. It might be bearable with enough vents.

One guy I know had a bad cut below his eye, and he wore ski goggles to protect...
08-10-11, 09:59 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 790,901
Posted By efficiency

I wouldn't be so sure. Some sprinters have a good...

I wouldn't be so sure. Some sprinters have a good jump but fade really fast. Some have a mediocre jump but can hold the speed for a long time. Course also has a lot to do with it. A flat fast finish...
08-10-11, 09:57 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 790,901
Posted By efficiency

You may be working to hard in the lead up to the...

You may be working to hard in the lead up to the sprint, and using up your sprint in the process. The lead up is also not a steady effort, so even if you have sufficient FTP to be in the pack at the...
08-07-11, 05:25 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,123
Posted By efficiency

There is a noticeable difference between the two....

There is a noticeable difference between the two. I spent my first season getting dropped from 4/5 races, but managing to hang on to 5 only races. The fields are also larger, which makes a difference...
07-30-11, 03:00 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,604
Posted By efficiency

Do you drive better drunk too?

Do you drive better drunk too?
07-26-11, 03:12 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 790,901
Posted By efficiency

You should get at least 5 points for Ontario. The...

You should get at least 5 points for Ontario. The rulebook states that in a mixed category race, the field size is the number of starters in your category or higher. If there are at least 21 Cat 4...
07-23-11, 03:03 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,859
Posted By efficiency

I have never shifted in a sprint in a race. I'm a...

I have never shifted in a sprint in a race. I'm a track racer so that's what I'm used to, but on the road it is probably better to shift at least once after the initial jump, especially in a long...
07-11-11, 10:37 AM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 790,901
Posted By efficiency

http://ombac.org/over_the_line/

http://ombac.org/over_the_line/
07-07-11, 01:39 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 790,901
Posted By efficiency

^ Your gear inches don't match the "standard,"...

^
Your gear inches don't match the "standard," which is to use 27" for wheel size. Gear inches are then chainring/cog*27. 50x15 is exactly 90".

It's better to change chainrings than cogs because...
06-18-11, 06:15 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 4,078
Posted By efficiency

Thanks.

Thanks.
06-18-11, 02:28 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,262
Posted By efficiency

He's saying that officials should enforce the...

He's saying that officials should enforce the rule that says if you are not part of a team, you have to wear a blank kit, with no sponsor logos. That rule protects the sponsors that go through the...
06-17-11, 06:33 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 4,078
Posted By efficiency

Enthalpic, what did you to achieve that?

Enthalpic, what did you to achieve that?
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