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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-30-12, 08:48 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 796,338
Posted By Flatballer

Not bad for your first time. You won't find me...

Not bad for your first time. You won't find me within 10 miles of a crit with a 9% climb. F that action. Maybe if I weighed 140.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-05-12, 08:38 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 796,338
Posted By Flatballer

Thursday night track races. Flying 250 (flying...

Thursday night track races. Flying 250 (flying lap) I don't want to talk about it. Miss and out I came 2nd out of the 3 guys, or 3rd out of the 7 guys/women combined. The woman who beat me is a road...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-15-12, 10:25 AM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 796,338
Posted By Flatballer

Sorry to hear that GA. That must be really...

Sorry to hear that GA. That must be really frustrating. You're doing well though, especially considering. I probably couldn't hang in that field right now, and I can breath.

Last night was track...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-09-12, 12:14 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 796,338
Posted By Flatballer

250m, 42.5* Olympic regs, except it's concrete...

250m, 42.5* Olympic regs, except it's concrete and outside, so not technically Olympic regulation. It's a really awesome track.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-08-12, 07:19 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 796,338
Posted By Flatballer

First real track races. Flying 200m, Devil take...

First real track races. Flying 200m, Devil take the hindmost, Unknown Distance, and Points.

Flying 200 was awful. Not the gear I wanted, both my cogs are stuck. Broke my chain whip and another...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-16-12, 08:52 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 796,338
Posted By Flatballer

$675 that's not so bad for a days work.

$675 that's not so bad for a days work.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-16-12, 08:49 AM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 796,338
Posted By Flatballer

Yes, and no. Dunno if maybe I should, but I...

Yes, and no. Dunno if maybe I should, but I didn't.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-16-12, 08:39 AM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 796,338
Posted By Flatballer

50 minutes for a Cat5 crit? Jeez, that's long.

50 minutes for a Cat5 crit? Jeez, that's long.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-15-12, 01:42 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 796,338
Posted By Flatballer

+1. They completely defeat the purpose of quick...

+1. They completely defeat the purpose of quick releases. Ground the ones off my new Noah last night.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-15-12, 09:06 AM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 796,338
Posted By Flatballer

Jeepers. That's an expensive mistake. I wonder if...

Jeepers. That's an expensive mistake. I wonder if the rack broke or they didn't put it on right. You can tell which parts are the strong ones. Stem, crankarms, and surprisingly the shifters seem to...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-07-12, 08:47 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 796,338
Posted By Flatballer

That's a badass way to win a bike race.

That's a badass way to win a bike race.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-02-12, 01:18 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 796,338
Posted By Flatballer

Broken teeth are no good. Maybe we should all...

Broken teeth are no good. Maybe we should all start wearing motocross helmets (joking).
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-28-12, 02:21 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 796,338
Posted By Flatballer

You can't make a strawman out of hay, they're...

You can't make a strawman out of hay, they're different things.

Just saying.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-31-10, 08:30 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 796,338
Posted By Flatballer

maybe there is a religion based on cancer?

maybe there is a religion based on cancer?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-12-10, 04:57 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 796,338
Posted By Flatballer

that is a pretty badass jug. I'll go with...

that is a pretty badass jug.

I'll go with 0.75*race. I have to subtract the 0.25 for the guy on aerobars, but drafting allowed.

If drafting wasn't allowed, I'd called it a mass start TT, which...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-12-10, 04:26 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 796,338
Posted By Flatballer

you say it isn't a race, but then you keep...

you say it isn't a race, but then you keep calling it a race.

You can't come in 2nd if it isn't a race.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-12-10, 03:17 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 796,338
Posted By Flatballer

lol. Hence why it shouldn't be in this...

lol.

Hence why it shouldn't be in this thread.

A) it's only 25 miles, which is only a race if it's a TT or crit.
B) you didn't come in 2nd
C) the guy who won last year didn't win anything.
...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-12-10, 09:26 AM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 796,338
Posted By Flatballer

well done. That's a nice boost to keep you...

well done. That's a nice boost to keep you training hard into next season.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-06-10, 06:03 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 796,338
Posted By Flatballer

wow. That's a helluva stage race.

wow. That's a helluva stage race.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-06-10, 05:01 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 796,338
Posted By Flatballer

I'm not sure why pictures of said chicks weren't...

I'm not sure why pictures of said chicks weren't included, but that's a little disappointing.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-03-10, 11:03 AM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 796,338
Posted By Flatballer

Damn. Good job Ex. I'd take a silver at a...

Damn. Good job Ex. I'd take a silver at a nationals event anyday, especially considering everything that happened.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-01-10, 09:54 AM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 796,338
Posted By Flatballer

sounds like I need to request a 2 upgrade. Sounds...

sounds like I need to request a 2 upgrade. Sounds like it magically makes you faster.

Maybe that's what I've been doing wrong.

Congrats on the (possible) W cdr.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-31-10, 05:25 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 796,338
Posted By Flatballer

definitely not a bad time considering you weren't...

definitely not a bad time considering you weren't aero. Under an hour is considered respectable for someone on a TT rig. A Cat 5 on drops without aero gear doing 1:06 is solid.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-23-10, 07:12 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 796,338
Posted By Flatballer

"Veterans"? Is that the nice word for old...

"Veterans"?

Is that the nice word for old people down there? Like "Masters"?

Congrats on the 2nd place. A podium is always nice.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-21-10, 05:49 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 796,338
Posted By Flatballer

damn umd. that sucks. You've had some rough luck...

damn umd. that sucks. You've had some rough luck lately.

FYI, for those who haven't smashed their face open lately, Wikipedia says that steristrips are a type of tape used instead of sutures of...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-16-10, 09:01 AM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 796,338
Posted By Flatballer

Glad you survived the crash Grumpy. That sounded...

Glad you survived the crash Grumpy. That sounded pretty epic.

I've felt that "no brake cables" feeling, and it's not fun. First time I really rode in the rain on a road bike I almost hit a car....
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-15-10, 01:44 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 796,338
Posted By Flatballer

they wouldn't let you start with 3? WTF? I've...

they wouldn't let you start with 3? WTF? I've started TTTs with less than the max before, never heard anything. That makes no sense.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-14-10, 04:43 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 796,338
Posted By Flatballer

actually, they're there to direct traffic, that...

actually, they're there to direct traffic, that includes the racers. You shouldn't swear at them when they screw up, but screw up they did. I've made wrong turns in TTs because marshalls were laying...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-09-10, 08:40 AM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 796,338
Posted By Flatballer

I never raced juniors (started riding a year too...

I never raced juniors (started riding a year too late), but I don't understand why they do rollout AFTER the race, when you're tired and just want to go eat and lay down.

Why not rollout right...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-08-10, 03:32 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 796,338
Posted By Flatballer

I'm a Cat 4 and I would've been off the back of...

I'm a Cat 4 and I would've been off the back of that peloton before the first climb was 2 minutes old.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-05-10, 02:19 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 796,338
Posted By Flatballer

In the middle of winter I always dream of summer...

In the middle of winter I always dream of summer and in summer I dream of winter.

Right now I'm looking forward to 30 degree 4 hour base rides.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-05-10, 11:14 AM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 796,338
Posted By Flatballer

Very, very well written CK. Great read if not a...

Very, very well written CK. Great read if not a great race.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-02-10, 12:02 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 796,338
Posted By Flatballer

awesome racing and nice writeup.

awesome racing and nice writeup.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-02-10, 09:39 AM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 796,338
Posted By Flatballer

damn, that horse thing was scary. One dude in the...

damn, that horse thing was scary. One dude in the middle of the road looked like he was about to get trampled.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-24-10, 02:08 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 796,338
Posted By Flatballer

haha. I bet that felt interesting. You know...

haha. I bet that felt interesting.

You know you have too much bike stuff when....
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-07-10, 07:56 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 796,338
Posted By Flatballer

I can do higher cadence on the flats when I'm...

I can do higher cadence on the flats when I'm hammering. I'm comfortable at 100-110 rpm when I'm moving on the flats.

On a downhill I have to be lower cadence, like 85-90 to put down power. On...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-06-10, 08:31 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 796,338
Posted By Flatballer

There's interesting and tough course conditions...

There's interesting and tough course conditions (gravel, cobbles, etc) but those boulder fields you guys are talking about just sound stupid.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-06-10, 04:29 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 796,338
Posted By Flatballer

Epic ride. Nice report.

Epic ride. Nice report.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-28-10, 09:44 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 796,338
Posted By Flatballer

What was different was the month I basically...

What was different was the month I basically didn't train from middle of January up to now. All I've really done lately is the last couple weekends of racing. Once school started, I pushed cycling...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-28-10, 07:53 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 796,338
Posted By Flatballer

Terrible weekend. Crashed Saturday. Sunday 15...

Terrible weekend. Crashed Saturday. Sunday 15 mile TT, last in C (by about 3 minutes) with 49 or something. AP of 2.3 W/kg, 197W.

Uggh.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-27-10, 12:33 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 796,338
Posted By Flatballer

Navy crit. OTB after two laps, and then crashed...

Navy crit. OTB after two laps, and then crashed in a stupid corner trying to get back on.

I'm gonna stop racing until I've gotten a lot more intensity work in. It's just not worth the money to get...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-14-10, 06:22 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 796,338
Posted By Flatballer

Damn. Sorry to hear that. That course was in much...

Damn. Sorry to hear that. That course was in much better shape when we first picked it. The snowplows destroyed it. We cold-patched and filled in what we could, but I guess we didn't get it all.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-15-09, 03:12 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 796,338
Posted By Flatballer

You guys are still racing road? Jeez. Don't you...

You guys are still racing road? Jeez. Don't you have an off season?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-13-09, 11:02 AM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 796,338
Posted By Flatballer

Had a few friends have run-ins with caution tape...

Had a few friends have run-ins with caution tape and barriers this weekend.

NCSU is leading the conference in CX though! I don't race CX, but I'm still proud.


And, of course, congrats to Ex....
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-11-09, 03:28 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 796,338
Posted By Flatballer

http://cdn.holytaco.com/www/sites/default/files/im...

http://cdn.holytaco.com/www/sites/default/files/images/Einstein-sans-Bike.jpg
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-26-09, 04:52 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 796,338
Posted By Flatballer

I raced my MTB. I crashed a lot, but I had fun,...

I raced my MTB. I crashed a lot, but I had fun, and I didn't come in last in either the XC or the short track.

I didn't know it was possible, but I think I'm actually worse at MTB than road racing.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-06-09, 08:59 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 796,338
Posted By Flatballer

I almost forgot. A few almost wrecks today...

I almost forgot.

A few almost wrecks today at the crit, but no actual wrecks. First lap in the chicane it got a little tight, I bumped bars with a couple guys, cursed a bit, but we all kept it...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-06-09, 02:27 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 796,338
Posted By Flatballer

Nicely done B.

Nicely done B.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-06-09, 11:37 AM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 796,338
Posted By Flatballer

Just looked up road race world champions, and the...

Just looked up road race world champions, and the only Americans are Lemond and Armstrong, and he wasn't either of them.

Must be track, I'll keep looking.

edit: Found it. David DeLuc. Masters...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-06-09, 11:32 AM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 796,338
Posted By Flatballer

That's what someone said. He had stripes, so he...

That's what someone said. He had stripes, so he was WC something or other. I wish I knew his name, I'd look it up.

I guess it was a different discipline, maybe road or track or something.
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