Today I:
04-23-13 | 11:21 AM
Fixie Infamous
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Not necessarily. You have a mean spin. You might just have to accept that and use it to your advantage.
04-23-13 | 12:06 PM
Not actually Tmonk
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From: San Diego, CA
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i respond to attack on road/track without standing up all the time - flex them calves and get low!
in fact, I only get out of the saddle if I absolutely have to, or to stretch while climbing for a min. i thin kits good practice to try to ride like this because getting out of the saddle is like the afterburners - you should try and save them
in fact, I only get out of the saddle if I absolutely have to, or to stretch while climbing for a min. i thin kits good practice to try to ride like this because getting out of the saddle is like the afterburners - you should try and save them
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"Your beauty is an aeroplane;
so high, my heart cannot bear the strain." -A.C. Jobim, Triste
"Your beauty is an aeroplane;
so high, my heart cannot bear the strain." -A.C. Jobim, Triste
04-23-13 | 12:34 PM
:)
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Granted, I was in the C group, I never got out of the saddle for the entirety of the race.
04-23-13 | 12:40 PM
:)
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My gearing was somewhat limiting though. I physically could not stand without blowing up.
04-23-13 | 01:20 PM
Not actually Tmonk
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From: San Diego, CA
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im actually in the same boat - brand new at track, raced "C" last week, gearing slightly low at 48/15t
im gonna get a 50t ring put on b4 TNR tonight. the officials want me to race "B" already so it should be fun racing in faster more competitive field for a few weeks
i can already see how there is certainly an optimization between having a big and low gear - the lower gear will make it easier to respond to surges and accelerations, but you will be missing out on some top end sprint.
im gonna get a 50t ring put on b4 TNR tonight. the officials want me to race "B" already so it should be fun racing in faster more competitive field for a few weeks
i can already see how there is certainly an optimization between having a big and low gear - the lower gear will make it easier to respond to surges and accelerations, but you will be missing out on some top end sprint.
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"Your beauty is an aeroplane;
so high, my heart cannot bear the strain." -A.C. Jobim, Triste
"Your beauty is an aeroplane;
so high, my heart cannot bear the strain." -A.C. Jobim, Triste
04-23-13 | 01:39 PM
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Today I went to the dentist for a routine cleaning, ended up getting (my first ever) cavity filled. Woo.
04-23-13 | 01:46 PM
Goes to 11.
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I wear drawstring pants when I go to the dentist. That way I know if someone touched me inappropriately while I'm knocked out.
04-23-13 | 01:57 PM
Your cog is slipping.
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From: Beverly MA
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04-23-13 | 02:27 PM
Brown Bear, Sqrl Hunter
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im actually in the same boat - brand new at track, raced "C" last week, gearing slightly low at 48/15t
im gonna get a 50t ring put on b4 TNR tonight. the officials want me to race "B" already so it should be fun racing in faster more competitive field for a few weeks
i can already see how there is certainly an optimization between having a big and low gear - the lower gear will make it easier to respond to surges and accelerations, but you will be missing out on some top end sprint.
im gonna get a 50t ring put on b4 TNR tonight. the officials want me to race "B" already so it should be fun racing in faster more competitive field for a few weeks
i can already see how there is certainly an optimization between having a big and low gear - the lower gear will make it easier to respond to surges and accelerations, but you will be missing out on some top end sprint.
04-23-13 | 02:32 PM
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04-23-13 | 02:37 PM
Not actually Tmonk
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From: San Diego, CA
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from what i've been gathering talking to more experienced track riders, your appropriate gear ratio is highly track-dependent. some tracks are "faster" than others.
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"Your beauty is an aeroplane;
so high, my heart cannot bear the strain." -A.C. Jobim, Triste
"Your beauty is an aeroplane;
so high, my heart cannot bear the strain." -A.C. Jobim, Triste
04-23-13 | 03:58 PM
Brown Bear, Sqrl Hunter
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I talked to one of the instructors and he recommended 86" for 4/5 racing for most people. He acknowledged that I have power, and I am quick, but I have no idea what the hell I'm doing out there. Probably will do a few more intermediate sessions before more racing. (Except this Saturday)
04-23-13 | 04:11 PM
We win all charity rides
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Today I finished the last big assignment of the semester and sold back most of my books. For a whopping $71. I hate buying text books so much.
04-23-13 | 04:33 PM
Bicycle Repair Man !!!
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Rolled into Portland at a little past 9 this morning after driving all night... think it is time for a nap now.
04-23-13 | 05:03 PM
Still kicking.
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Today I started to learn a new move.
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Appreciate the old bikes more than the new.
Appreciate the old bikes more than the new.
04-23-13 | 05:23 PM
:)
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04-23-13 | 06:11 PM
Brown Jersey Winner
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From: The Bad Woods.
04-23-13 | 07:04 PM
We win all charity rides
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04-23-13 | 07:13 PM
Sentient Sausage
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Today I found this
04-23-13 | 07:16 PM
Your cog is slipping.
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From: Beverly MA
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That thing must weigh a metric **** ton.
04-23-13 | 07:26 PM
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Today I'm over this goddamn weather.
Spring, please hurry the **** up.
Spring, please hurry the **** up.
04-23-13 | 07:48 PM
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From: The Bad Woods.
the only things ive had to buy are books that have a cd key or one of those xerox textbooks