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Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-24, 08:57 AM
Replies: 1,664
Views: 31,779
Posted By TMonk

Yeah this is more of a broader human issue. Same...

Yeah this is more of a broader human issue. Same problem with hikers, leaving trash etc. In Scouts they taught us to "Leave no Trace". I like to take it a step further and take a piece of trash...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 1,664
Views: 31,779
Posted By TMonk

Well looks like this cold has gone from Liz, to...

Well looks like this cold has gone from Liz, to me, to baby. First time she's gotten sick. Congested cough, sneezing, sleeping poorly.

She woke up earlier than usual today so I just decided to...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-24, 02:41 PM
Replies: 1,664
Views: 31,779
Posted By TMonk

My dad had this on heavily when I was growing up,...

My dad had this on heavily when I was growing up, and is still a regular listen for me. so many good tracks. Been into "Black Peter" a lot lately, a nice ballad. And "Dire Wolf" might be my all time...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-24, 06:18 PM
Replies: 1,664
Views: 31,779
Posted By TMonk

great timing!

great timing!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-24, 07:19 PM
Replies: 1,664
Views: 31,779
Posted By TMonk

listened to a bunch of Dead today while working. ...

listened to a bunch of Dead today while working. My guitar player's influence is holding strong.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xt4XAz2WZ3Y

whoa, man
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-24, 02:50 PM
Replies: 1,664
Views: 31,779
Posted By TMonk

nice one

nice one
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-24, 03:02 PM
Replies: 1,664
Views: 31,779
Posted By TMonk

If you bracket the decade surrounding the famous...

If you bracket the decade surrounding the famous Miles *****es Brew album, you have my favorite period off jazz.

Some of the emergent releases right before hand are great, so much young talent,...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-24, 02:55 PM
Replies: 1,664
Views: 31,779
Posted By TMonk

Yes! ...

Yes!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GZDKIn0oLQ
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-21-24, 01:03 PM
Replies: 17,819
Views: 1,474,232
Posted By TMonk

Just got in from a bit under 3 hrs on the road....

Just got in from a bit under 3 hrs on the road. Again, my legs felt good but I'm hacking and coughing a bit. Time to take it easy next week, no hard efforts or big TSS, except maybe a long MTB ride...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-24, 12:28 PM
Replies: 1,664
Views: 31,779
Posted By TMonk

Just got in from a bit under 3 hrs on the road. ...

Just got in from a bit under 3 hrs on the road. Again, my legs felt good but I'm hacking and coughing a bit. Time to take it easy next week, no hard efforts or big TSS, except maybe a long MTB ride...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-24, 08:14 AM
Replies: 1,664
Views: 31,779
Posted By TMonk

Fun! I listened to it while slowly getting ready...

Fun! I listened to it while slowly getting ready for my ride and doing chores in the garage. I liked "Stompin' at the Savoy", and it RMOT killer version piano trio version from one of my favorite...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-20-24, 06:22 PM
Replies: 1,664
Views: 31,779
Posted By TMonk

Tedeschi/Trucks are both killer musicians. I...

Tedeschi/Trucks are both killer musicians. I remember my dad playing my some early Susan Tedeschi bluesy stuff when I was real little

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDMba3pPhGs
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-24, 02:56 PM
Replies: 1,664
Views: 31,779
Posted By TMonk

omg! squeeze his insurance for all its worth!!!

omg! squeeze his insurance for all its worth!!!
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-19-24, 11:43 AM
Replies: 17,819
Views: 1,474,232
Posted By TMonk

Lol, this sound like you are stuck in erg mode -...

Lol, this sound like you are stuck in erg mode - but in real life!

I'd encourage you to try and be a little less reliant on the computer. You should be able to do these with current power,...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-24, 05:19 PM
Replies: 1,664
Views: 31,779
Posted By TMonk

^ those kinds of stories are what legends are...

^
those kinds of stories are what legends are made of!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-24, 04:15 PM
Replies: 1,664
Views: 31,779
Posted By TMonk

Got a bit of a special show I'm seeing tonight....

Got a bit of a special show I'm seeing tonight. Can't believe he's still touring at his age! Amazing! Seen him twice before. Last time it was quite progressive/fusion, which is totally my vibe. I may...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-24, 08:06 AM
Replies: 1,664
Views: 31,779
Posted By TMonk

We've been introducing solid foods to Liliana at...

We've been introducing solid foods to Liliana at ~6.5 months. She had broccoli in her diaper yesterday, so I'd say that's a success!
...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-24, 09:16 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 4,079
Posted By TMonk

^ nice one

^
nice one
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-24, 04:39 PM
Replies: 1,664
Views: 31,779
Posted By TMonk

I like this attitude! It's like, ok I have X...

I like this attitude! It's like, ok I have X distance to cover, lets get this darn thing over with ASAP
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-17-24, 12:17 PM
Replies: 17,819
Views: 1,474,232
Posted By TMonk

Couple photos of last week's ITT. They put the...

Couple photos of last week's ITT. They put the photographer right near the S/F area which sucks because you need to leave aero a bit to navigate traffic. I promise I look better on other parts of...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-24, 12:16 PM
Replies: 1,664
Views: 31,779
Posted By TMonk

Couple photos of last week's ITT. They put the...

Couple photos of last week's ITT. They put the photographer right near the S/F area which sucks because you need to leave aero a bit to navigate traffic. I promise I look better on other parts of...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 06:51 PM
Replies: 1,664
Views: 31,779
Posted By TMonk

Nice ride! Fast too. Group or solo?

Nice ride! Fast too. Group or solo?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-16-24, 04:58 PM
Replies: 17,819
Views: 1,474,232
Posted By TMonk

Got some miles in this morning. Stayed mostly...

Got some miles in this morning. Stayed mostly coastal, so not much climbing. Sat in on the Tuesday morning Fiesta hammer ride for a few laps till it was more than what I wanted (I can't not pull...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 04:57 PM
Replies: 1,664
Views: 31,779
Posted By TMonk

Got some miles in this morning. Stayed mostly...

Got some miles in this morning. Stayed mostly coastal, so not much climbing. Sat in on the Tuesday morning Fiesta hammer ride for a few laps till it was more than what I wanted (I can't not pull...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 04:23 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,209
Posted By TMonk

I also have multiple saddle bags for the same...

I also have multiple saddle bags for the same reasons as Koyote, 4 that I use regularly.

For small ones, I have an Orucase and the Lezyne that I like. I think the Lezyne is the "road caddy", and...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 01:50 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 4,079
Posted By TMonk

phrantic09 Eric F yeah, it's the summit aero...

phrantic09 Eric F yeah, it's the summit aero stuff. Nice as far as generic kit goes, or at least not too crappy. And yeah it is different again - it's gotten a bit smaller the last two seasons I...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 02:13 PM
Replies: 1,664
Views: 31,779
Posted By TMonk

Ya Forekasters and Rekons are good middle of the...

Ya Forekasters and Rekons are good middle of the road tires. My bike came with Forekasters F/R but I swapped em out for Rekon Race F and Ikon R. The tires still have the EXO sidewalls so they...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-15-24, 10:39 AM
Replies: 17,819
Views: 1,474,232
Posted By TMonk

Lovely morning on the MTB, unstructured, mostly...

Lovely morning on the MTB, unstructured, mostly EZ. Felt lazy at first and just enjoyed being outside in the cool morning. I rode the techy bits in the middle quite nicely and even cleaned a tough...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 10:39 AM
Replies: 1,664
Views: 31,779
Posted By TMonk

Lovely morning on the MTB, unstructured, mostly...

Lovely morning on the MTB, unstructured, mostly EZ. Felt lazy at first and just enjoyed being outside in the cool morning. I rode the techy bits in the middle quite nicely and even cleaned a tough...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 10:31 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 4,079
Posted By TMonk

"The Black Bibs" is another good cheap clothing...

"The Black Bibs" is another good cheap clothing company. Stateside customer service and inventory which is nice. Very little marketing budget so the price point is attractive.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 09:38 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 4,079
Posted By TMonk

I say, just buy whatever is cheap and fits. But,...

I say, just buy whatever is cheap and fits. But, if you enjoy dressing and feeling fancy - that is fine! Nothing wrong with that. I certainly enjoy that when I'm off the bike :).

I've been a...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 04:38 PM
Replies: 1,664
Views: 31,779
Posted By TMonk

Also into my storage solution for tools/supplies...

Also into my storage solution for tools/supplies on my MTB. Frame strap for tube at bottom of DT, Wolftooth axle handle multi tool, small pack for CO2, inflator, multi tool bits and tools. The WT...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 02:38 PM
Replies: 1,664
Views: 31,779
Posted By TMonk

Hmm, interesting. Never hard the...

Hmm, interesting. Never hard the spicy/bitter/sour nervous system theory before. IME and AKAIK, cramps are due to electrolytes, or just plain old fatigue. I think I recall someone telling me...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-14-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 17,819
Views: 1,474,232
Posted By TMonk

Light TT adaptation ride today, 1 hr of z2/3....

Light TT adaptation ride today, 1 hr of z2/3. Weather is nice, and it's a weekend (low traffic), so I thought this time that I'd venture out to a local frontage road near my place, instead of doing...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 02:31 PM
Replies: 1,664
Views: 31,779
Posted By TMonk

Light TT adaptation ride today, 1 hr of z2/3....

Light TT adaptation ride today, 1 hr of z2/3. Weather is nice, and it's a weekend (low traffic), so I thought this time that I'd venture out to a local frontage road near my place, instead of doing...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 02:19 PM
Replies: 1,664
Views: 31,779
Posted By TMonk

Heck yes, I'll watch some footage! I managed to...

Heck yes, I'll watch some footage! I managed to catch the last couple laps of the U23 women's XCO live
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 07:59 AM
Replies: 1,664
Views: 31,779
Posted By TMonk

Fun choice!

Fun choice!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-24, 07:00 PM
Replies: 1,664
Views: 31,779
Posted By TMonk

^ I have a certain fondness for old-school, and...

^
I have a certain fondness for old-school, and have our local radio station (Magic 92.5) dialed much of the time that I am driving. Not sure what to add here, since the spectrum between...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-13-24, 11:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 306
Posted By TMonk

Fiesta Island time trial, 1st/2 in 35+ division,...

Fiesta Island time trial, 1st/2 in 35+ division, fourth fastest time overall. I rode a 27:26 on 275w, at 26.9 MPH.

Windy today, speed band was 25 - 30 MPH depending on location on the island....
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-13-24, 11:43 AM
Replies: 17,819
Views: 1,474,232
Posted By TMonk

bampilot06, following up on what Hermes said, I...

bampilot06, following up on what Hermes said, I took a look at the HR and agree, if it is dropping half way through, you might actually be dropping your power too. Maybe the pedals are correct.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-24, 11:41 AM
Replies: 1,664
Views: 31,779
Posted By TMonk

Fiesta Island time trial, 1st/2 in 35+ division,...

Fiesta Island time trial, 1st/2 in 35+ division, fourth fastest time overall. I rode a 27:26 on 275w, at 26.9 MPH.

Windy today, speed band was 25 - 30 MPH depending on location on the island. ...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-13-24, 06:46 AM
Replies: 17,819
Views: 1,474,232
Posted By TMonk

Sounds like it might be the pedals. Did you see...

Sounds like it might be the pedals. Did you see anything weird with you HR?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-24, 12:16 PM
Replies: 1,664
Views: 31,779
Posted By TMonk

I've done more than a few 40k TTT's but that is a...

I've done more than a few 40k TTT's but that is a very different beast than a ITT, physically, tactically, mentally. I can get out of aero briefly when on the back of the train to stretch my neck...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-24, 12:11 PM
Replies: 1,664
Views: 31,779
Posted By TMonk

yikes, I hope not haha. Coming home has been...

yikes, I hope not haha.

Coming home has been fun. When she sees me, she smiles and starts swinging her arms around.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-24, 11:26 AM
Replies: 1,664
Views: 31,779
Posted By TMonk

mood: ...

mood:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDAt_7UsYZ4

I think I've listened this like 10 times in the last couple days while chugging away at my desk. Such a vibe.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-12-24, 10:07 AM
Replies: 17,819
Views: 1,474,232
Posted By TMonk

How long have you been riding again? A 22 bump in...

How long have you been riding again? A 22 bump in FTP is freaking massive. I will probably never see 22+ watts on my current FTP, ever. And that's including being ~7-10 watts down on where I was last...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-24, 10:01 AM
Replies: 1,664
Views: 31,779
Posted By TMonk

Also, my ~6 month old daughter waved goodbye to...

Also, my ~6 month old daughter waved goodbye to me for the first time today before I left for work! Man what a nice send off.

Every weekday morning, when I'm done working out and cleaned up, I...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 1,664
Views: 31,779
Posted By TMonk

Looks like a ton of my SDBC teammates registered...

Looks like a ton of my SDBC teammates registered for the 40k ITT tomorrow, and I'm stuck in the 35+ 20k, dang. I've never actually raced a full 40k ITT... sounds miserable. But, I think it would be...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-12-24, 09:01 AM
Replies: 17,819
Views: 1,474,232
Posted By TMonk

15 min warmup with the A-bot, then this race on...

15 min warmup with the A-bot, then this race on Glasgow Rev. Lordy that was hard! Basically we would smash the hilly part of the course and then coast in between. Effective power for the race was...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-11-24, 09:32 PM
Replies: 17,819
Views: 1,474,232
Posted By TMonk

Weekend riding plans - about 3 hours total: ...

Weekend riding plans - about 3 hours total:

Tomorrow - 1 hr on Zwift, might do a race or two
Saturday - Club ITT
Sunday - Probably more TT bike time on the trainer, but lighter/endurance pace. ...
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