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Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-10, 11:06 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,634
Posted By CrossCountry2k7

Training should be fun. If you've hit a dull...

Training should be fun. If you've hit a dull point shake it up and do a new or different workout.

And riding the trainer in SoCal is a deadly sin. You live in one of the nicest cycling...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-10, 02:16 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,151
Posted By CrossCountry2k7

that's a lot of crits

that's a lot of crits
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-06-10, 10:43 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 795,672
Posted By CrossCountry2k7

where is the photo of the celebratory dismount? ...

where is the photo of the celebratory dismount?

FYI don't ride near jmechy til he figures out how to work those new fangled SRAM red brakes.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-23-10, 02:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 775
Posted By CrossCountry2k7

Any reason they aren't moving it to say late July...

Any reason they aren't moving it to say late July or early August when the SoCal calendar is pretty empty?
Forum: Road Cycling
01-16-10, 06:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,255
Posted By CrossCountry2k7

From the manual: For your safety, the...

From the manual:

For your safety, the non-drive side of the PowerTap hub must be built with at least a 2x lacing
pattern. Because of the patented PowerTap design, torque is transferred through...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-09-10, 06:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 741
Posted By CrossCountry2k7

I'm pretty sure for collegiate team championships...

I'm pretty sure for collegiate team championships that only the A riders who competed are eligible for jerseys, as theirs were the only points which counted.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-08-10, 07:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 746
Posted By CrossCountry2k7

+1 for DeFeet they are quick and easy to work...

+1 for DeFeet they are quick and easy to work with and have great socks. I think the minimum might be as low as 72, but for the Dead Dog you shouldn't have any problem with 144 pairs.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-03-10, 09:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 732
Posted By CrossCountry2k7

Since you're trying to adjust for junior gearing...

Since you're trying to adjust for junior gearing I would keep the 53 since it is a higher quality than tiagra, and just adjust your rear der. so that you're limited to the 17. I'm pretty sure you...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-11-09, 12:46 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,441
Posted By CrossCountry2k7

+1 join the sleeveless crowd

+1

join the sleeveless crowd
Forum: Road Cycling
12-10-09, 11:30 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,308
Posted By CrossCountry2k7

HRMs often pick up interference from power lines...

HRMs often pick up interference from power lines and such, most of the time it is short lived as you ride and you should be able to tell from PE if the HR number is close or not so it is not a big...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-10-09, 11:27 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,325
Posted By CrossCountry2k7

I haven't heard anything bad about the SRAM...

I haven't heard anything bad about the SRAM cassettes force or Red, but their chains have left something to be desired for some time now. Most of the protour riders were running DA chains on full...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-28-09, 05:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 853
Posted By CrossCountry2k7

I recently looked into this and the sources I've...

I recently looked into this and the sources I've seen and by asking around recommend reglueing tires once a season. I think this is pretty good advice as it insures good fresh glue and gives you a...
Forum: Southern California
11-23-09, 11:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 490
Posted By CrossCountry2k7

Palm Springs Ride Suggestions

I'm headed to Palm Springs for Thanksgiving and am looking for some good roads to ride. I have a 2 hour tempo ride to get in Thanksgiving day and am looking for a good route, then some longer easier...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-06-09, 01:47 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 5,906
Posted By CrossCountry2k7

+1 I have yet to see any evidence that the BoT...

+1 I have yet to see any evidence that the BoT made any effort to communicate on this specific rule. There may be 70 clubs and almost 1000 racers in the ECCC, but knowledge of a proposed rule change...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-05-09, 06:20 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 5,906
Posted By CrossCountry2k7

Collegiate bike racing does have introductory...

Collegiate bike racing does have introductory categories E,D,C just for the purpose you described of introducing people to racing, but it is also supposed to develop riders for the future while...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-05-09, 06:15 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 5,906
Posted By CrossCountry2k7

+1. No one besides the BoT knew about this. ...

+1. No one besides the BoT knew about this. Even a few conference directors were surprised.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-04-09, 08:14 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 5,906
Posted By CrossCountry2k7

Virtually no schools fund bikes. There might be...

Virtually no schools fund bikes. There might be 2 or 3 programs in the country who do (the larger varsity programs such as Lees-McRae and maybe Ft. Lewis). Frankly the schools that have enough...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-04-09, 08:12 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 5,906
Posted By CrossCountry2k7

Although I don't agree with the ban I have to say...

Although I don't agree with the ban I have to say I am resigned to having it this year. The bigger problem I have is with the lack of honesty/transparency coming out of the Board of Trustees. They...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-03-09, 02:28 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 5,906
Posted By CrossCountry2k7

Really sucks if your conference just decided to...

Really sucks if your conference just decided to make holding a TTT mandatory every race weekend instead of an option and you went out an bought gear.

I wonder if there are numbers out there to...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-03-09, 01:14 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 5,906
Posted By CrossCountry2k7

I think that the cost cutting argument doesn't...

I think that the cost cutting argument doesn't hold when you start considering clip ons, but my guess is that they decided that they couldn't allow some aero bars and not others so their solution was...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-03-09, 10:44 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 5,906
Posted By CrossCountry2k7

Nope but I kindly mentioned it in my response. I...

Nope but I kindly mentioned it in my response. I found that one of the most frustrating parts of this ruling.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-03-09, 10:02 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 5,906
Posted By CrossCountry2k7

Jeffrey Hansen, USAC Collegiate Director,...

Jeffrey Hansen, USAC Collegiate Director, confirmed for me this morning that the rule applies to all events, TTT and ITT included. I would encourage all of you to voice your opinions to him via...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-03-09, 08:21 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 5,906
Posted By CrossCountry2k7

Interesting that they cite travel expenses as the...

Interesting that they cite travel expenses as the reason to restrict equipment use. It seems to me that the fact that the teams showing up to nationals are all bringing their TT bikes and full aero...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-03-09, 02:10 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 5,906
Posted By CrossCountry2k7

I sent an email to one of the Board of Trustees...

I sent an email to one of the Board of Trustees to try to get clarification of the rule. Also reading through the rules I noticed that the BOT should have made an effort to notify conferences of the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-03-09, 01:23 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 5,906
Posted By CrossCountry2k7

Considering the fact that I just dropped $2k+ on...

Considering the fact that I just dropped $2k+ on a TT bike to be competitive this year I am going to be very unhappy if this holds up for TTT. My guess is that TTT/ITT in A's will be some sort of...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-29-09, 06:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 824
Posted By CrossCountry2k7

I asked a similar question a while back on the...

I asked a similar question a while back on the power thread. It seems that no one could establish the actual accuracy and/or precision of HRMs. That being said HR is very individually variable,...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-29-09, 09:27 AM
Replies: 407
Views: 24,694
Posted By CrossCountry2k7

Velonews is covering it. Apparently he...

Velonews is covering it.

Apparently he claims he stopped in a normal fashion to take a picture of the law breaking cyclists and that he doesn't like to ride behind cyclists because it is...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-28-09, 05:50 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,071
Posted By CrossCountry2k7

If you aren't a racer and are truly averaging...

If you aren't a racer and are truly averaging between 273-290 W for the rides you are describing you should start racing because you will decimate the competition.

As carpiediem pointed out...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-26-09, 12:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 852
Posted By CrossCountry2k7

possibly the pivot cover on the front der.

possibly the pivot cover on the front der.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-20-09, 09:53 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,835
Posted By CrossCountry2k7

You better get on the funding requests ASAP. A...

You better get on the funding requests ASAP. A lot of companies close their applications early to mid fall. I strongly suggest a sponsor packet to send out to the major companies, then do door to...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-20-09, 09:45 AM
Replies: 169
Views: 6,627
Posted By CrossCountry2k7

I think it is probably in between these two...

I think it is probably in between these two numbers, ie above $2k and below $15k, after looking at our race budgets. I would be sad to see Boston lose a home weekend as there are so many schools...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-19-09, 05:44 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,835
Posted By CrossCountry2k7

Well it is the road forum. Things change when we...

Well it is the road forum. Things change when we work in MTB and track. Although that would tend to strengthen the appearance of the RMCCC vs. ECCC and WCCC.

My apologies. FWIW I disagree...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-19-09, 05:40 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,835
Posted By CrossCountry2k7

I don't know a lot about the ACCC, but given a...

I don't know a lot about the ACCC, but given a quick look over the results I'd say as teams go it is probably one of the weaker conferences with the exception of a few standout D2 riders, maybe a few...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-19-09, 03:58 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,835
Posted By CrossCountry2k7

You can argue that CSU, CU and FL are not all in...

You can argue that CSU, CU and FL are not all in the top 5, but FL definitely is. FL is a power house and has been for many years and probably will be for years to come.

As for D2 vs D1...It is...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-09, 03:38 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 6,627
Posted By CrossCountry2k7

CSUN doesn't have an active team, or if they do...

CSUN doesn't have an active team, or if they do they don't race road in WCCC.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-17-09, 03:14 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,835
Posted By CrossCountry2k7

I started racing in the ECCC and now race in the...

I started racing in the ECCC and now race in the WCCC. I have to say that I miss the huge races and the number of teams. The fact that the ECCC can fill 2 C's and 2 D's fields and now has E's (or...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-16-09, 04:45 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,835
Posted By CrossCountry2k7

Antipopular: Move somewhere without winter. ...

Antipopular: Move somewhere without winter. That was my solution, so far it has worked out great. Barring that solution, lots of clothes and good mittens/booties help a lot. Don't forget to put...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-16-09, 12:04 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,835
Posted By CrossCountry2k7

Cycling at the collegiate level is not like a...

Cycling at the collegiate level is not like a varsity sport (except at a few schools where it is a varsity sport but Mesa isn't one of these). Generally you don't have to try out or make the team. ...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-08-09, 01:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 677
Posted By CrossCountry2k7

Since you are in Princeton if you are near the...

Since you are in Princeton if you are near the University you may ask them if they would be willing to act as mentors. Princeton has produced some very strong riders in the ECCC and last I checked...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-16-09, 01:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 878
Posted By CrossCountry2k7

When we have a decent team, or when the A-list US...

When we have a decent team, or when the A-list US Pros decide to start riding worlds. I have to say I'm very disappointed with the team selection of who is going to the Men's Elite RR and TT this...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-11-09, 02:57 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,889
Posted By CrossCountry2k7

Did you seriously just compare blasting berms in...

Did you seriously just compare blasting berms in motocross to track racing? Have you ever been near a velodrome?

As for C's to A's it is doable in a season you just have to make Cat 3. Just...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-09-09, 01:14 PM
Replies: 8,471
Views: 770,649
Posted By CrossCountry2k7

I'll give you I am comparing HR. This...

I'll give you I am comparing HR.

This still leaves unanswered my question of the accuracy/precision of the HRM functionality on power meters. I know some people believe that HR is totally...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-09-09, 12:52 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,889
Posted By CrossCountry2k7

Jerseys are awarded for individual events and I...

Jerseys are awarded for individual events and I believe also in omnium, so in theory you don't need to win the crit or RR, just need to do well enough to win omnium. Of course the Men's D1 RR was...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-08-09, 11:08 PM
Replies: 8,471
Views: 770,649
Posted By CrossCountry2k7

I wasn't trying to compare HR between...

I wasn't trying to compare HR between individuals, but rather to assess the accuracy of the HRM functionality. Now that I think about it I suppose the accuracy is not as important as precision which...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-08-09, 06:39 PM
Replies: 8,471
Views: 770,649
Posted By CrossCountry2k7

I know this isn't an entirely power based...

I know this isn't an entirely power based question, but I think it fits well here.

Does anyone know the accuracy of the HRM on the new Powertap (I'm riding a Pro+)? I did a set of crits this...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-09, 08:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,291
Posted By CrossCountry2k7

I don't know about you but I ride in the same...

I don't know about you but I ride in the same pair of shoes all the time. I would bet that most people who ride more than 10 hours a week could tell the difference by the time they made it down the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-09, 04:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,291
Posted By CrossCountry2k7

Yes fekin' way! You should be able to tell the...

Yes fekin' way! You should be able to tell the difference in your pedal stroke and it will probably require some saddle height adjustment. For your height I'd say that 172.5 is pretty typical on a...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-09, 11:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 449
Posted By CrossCountry2k7

FWIW Edge rims are supposed to be pretty darn...

FWIW Edge rims are supposed to be pretty darn durable. A buddy of mine rolled a tubular in a Pro/1/2 at ~30 and the rims held up really well. Zipps probably would have cracked in that wreck. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-09, 11:38 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,453
Posted By CrossCountry2k7

I've been riding a pair of P3Rs and granted they...

I've been riding a pair of P3Rs and granted they do wear fast, but I haven't had any problems with them. The first race I did on them was day 1 on the tires, and had 15 miles of nasty gravel on the...
Forum: Southern California
07-05-09, 10:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 379
Posted By CrossCountry2k7

Check out scnca.org or socalcycling.com for the...

Check out scnca.org or socalcycling.com for the racing schedules in SoCal. There are a few crits down in LA in the next two months, then racing season is mostly over unless you're doing 'cross.
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