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Forum: Southern California
05-25-24, 01:10 AM
Replies: 2,934
Views: 382,099
Posted By diphthong

thank you!

thank you!
Forum: Southern California
05-25-24, 01:08 AM
Replies: 2,934
Views: 382,099
Posted By diphthong

ouch.

ouch.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-25-24, 01:04 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,078
Posted By diphthong

Semroc with team Pulling Faces is killing it in...

Semroc with team Pulling Faces is killing it in both the classic and stage hunter vehicles and for more than just a stage or two. can/will anyone supplant the absolute dominance in the last mountain...
Forum: Southern California
05-24-24, 12:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 422
Posted By diphthong

generally more of a cross wind/verry slight...

generally more of a cross wind/verry slight tailwind heading west/jamboree to east/live oak rd.
in santa ana conditions, a definite cross wind and a maybe tailwind heading east to west mostly...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-24-24, 12:24 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,078
Posted By diphthong

yah! double wowzers!! holy shizz!! stanislaw is...

yah! double wowzers!! holy shizz!! stanislaw is keeping the lights on + extra credit! congrats!!
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-24-24, 12:18 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,557
Posted By diphthong

we all have our faves and less than's. the...

we all have our faves and less than's. the gorilla had a few solid years with stage podium placements.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-21-24, 10:42 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,557
Posted By diphthong

i'm sure we'll see him at le tour again. wasn't a...

i'm sure we'll see him at le tour again. wasn't a fan of his shenanigans and it was completely confirmed the year he managed to get sagan dq'd in le tour. bon chance.
Forum: Southern California
05-20-24, 02:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 422
Posted By diphthong

looking more like tuesday...

looking more like tuesday...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-19-24, 04:24 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,557
Posted By diphthong

oh, rule #87...toast. perhaps he can climb back...

oh, rule #87...toast. perhaps he can climb back in at some point but sprinters tend to have the most fragile egos. that doesn't bode well for a recovery. he had two years at the absolute top of the...
Forum: Southern California
05-19-24, 04:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 422
Posted By diphthong

it's been too long. may hafta investigate on...

it's been too long. may hafta investigate on monday...
Forum: Southern California
05-12-24, 03:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 360
Posted By diphthong

vintage preferred if ya got it. ride what ya got...

vintage preferred if ya got it. ride what ya got if you don't. tends to be embarrassing when the vintage riders rip the legs off
carbon fiber/disc brake/e-shifting types tho... ;)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-11-24, 03:18 PM
Replies: 6,441
Views: 601,178
Posted By diphthong

40-spot vintage ride.

40-spot vintage ride.
Forum: Southern California
05-11-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 2,934
Views: 382,099
Posted By diphthong

40 miles today on the monthly bryan baylis...

40 miles today on the monthly bryan baylis vintage ride. rode with both joesch and PromptCritical. decent little turnout and picked up a rider along the way. familiar faces but different bikes-every...
Forum: Southern California
05-11-24, 03:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 360
Posted By diphthong

nice ride today. great to meet both...

nice ride today. great to meet both PromptCritical and joesch.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-10-24, 02:16 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,078
Posted By diphthong

took the stage hunter plunge today with woodsie...

took the stage hunter plunge today with woodsie bouncing. ugh. too soon.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-10-24, 02:13 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,557
Posted By diphthong

this stage 7 itt...didn't research it but...

this stage 7 itt...didn't research it but assuming the giro will allow for bike changes at the bottom of the grade/hill that finishes things up.
quite a few flattish km's beforehand that could be...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-24, 01:18 AM
Replies: 3,283
Views: 655,206
Posted By diphthong

ouch.

ouch.
Forum: Southern California
05-08-24, 01:38 AM
Replies: 2,934
Views: 382,099
Posted By diphthong

i think it's closer to 35+ miles with a < 1 mile...

i think it's closer to 35+ miles with a < 1 mile distance on the ferry from coronado to dtown sd. measured 35.15 miles on the march edition
of the ride which included approx a .5 mile of detour down...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-07-24, 06:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,139
Posted By diphthong

there was that one cable network that did a...

there was that one cable network that did a pretty decent job (back in the he who shall not be named daze) covering the gt's with phil, paul, bobkie, etc.
tdf coverage was solid with both the giro...
Forum: Southern California
05-07-24, 06:06 PM
Replies: 2,934
Views: 382,099
Posted By diphthong

should be good. back improved last two days....

should be good. back improved last two days. yeah, will ride the pinarello treviso. dying to ride the 1988 nishiki olympic but
it needs a new wheel set. haven't been riding enuff to justify it with...
Forum: Southern California
05-07-24, 12:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 360
Posted By diphthong

see ya there.

see ya there.
Forum: Southern California
05-07-24, 12:54 PM
Replies: 2,934
Views: 382,099
Posted By diphthong

forgot this ride slots ahead one day for mother’s...

forgot this ride slots ahead one day for mother’s day. i’ll be there-back willing.
Forum: Touring
05-05-24, 11:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 271
Posted By diphthong

still very enjoyable. in malibu, riding pch west...

still very enjoyable. in malibu, riding pch west of point mugu, the road has noticeable shoulders and there is less traffic until you get to oxnard proper.

santa monica mountains west of topanga...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-05-24, 11:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 373
Posted By diphthong

tubeless or tubed...both have their advantages...

tubeless or tubed...both have their advantages and disadvantages. always helps when you've got a team car that nearly runs you over in the haste to change out the bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-24, 03:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 436
Posted By diphthong

memorial day weekend is the unofficial bookmark...

memorial day weekend is the unofficial bookmark for having hwy 120 cleared for the approach from lee vining.
many years that works. in the case of rain/snow years such as 2023/2024, may need to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-05-24, 03:22 AM
Replies: 6,441
Views: 601,178
Posted By diphthong

time for a socal visit...

time for a socal visit...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-05-24, 03:17 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,557
Posted By diphthong

great first stage and stage two will be a...

great first stage and stage two will be a barnburner!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-24, 03:12 AM
Replies: 3,283
Views: 655,206
Posted By diphthong

gorgeous. monitor pass? *edit...yah...saw the...

gorgeous. monitor pass? *edit...yah...saw the other thread after my response. have only driven over monitor pass (once but semi-slowly with obvious purpose) to preview. that longish upper,...
Forum: Introductions
05-04-24, 03:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 328
Posted By diphthong

howdy!

howdy!
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-04-24, 02:42 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,078
Posted By diphthong

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1125x1684/img_2346_be6c8f1b765833510ce0b255720c207518f91981.jpeg
it be on.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-04-24, 02:36 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,078
Posted By diphthong

we haz number nine number nine number nine...was...

we haz number nine number nine number nine...was cautiously praying for twenty ridiculous individuals but, alas, the lance effect daze are longo gonzo. forge ahead!
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-04-24, 02:29 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,557
Posted By diphthong

agreed. like girmay's abilities but just think he...

agreed. like girmay's abilities but just think he needs a consistent wingman like zabel had for years with danilo hondo. there are extremes existing in the sprinter world where you've got riders...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-03-24, 03:06 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,078
Posted By diphthong

giro starts early tomorrow so don't forget to...

giro starts early tomorrow so don't forget to join or finalize/double check those squads!
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-02-24, 01:13 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,078
Posted By diphthong

"it's (the two sprinter stragedy) a bold...

"it's (the two sprinter stragedy) a bold strategy, cotton. let's see if it pays off..."
Forum: Southern California
04-30-24, 11:26 PM
Replies: 2,934
Views: 382,099
Posted By diphthong

haha yeah...questhaven is fun and has one stiff...

haha yeah...questhaven is fun and has one stiff stretch but double peak up to the park at the top is absolutely brutal.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-30-24, 10:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 155
Posted By diphthong

USAZorro thank you!!

USAZorro thank you!!
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-30-24, 10:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 119
Posted By diphthong

USAZorro thank you!!

USAZorro thank you!!
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-30-24, 09:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 162
Posted By diphthong

USAZorro thank you!!

USAZorro thank you!!
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-30-24, 09:53 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,078
Posted By diphthong

^cian haș a pretty decent team around him but...

^cian haș a pretty decent team around him but wondering if they can cover all the sprinter, rouleur and grimpeur stages. my bet is no. he may be favored to come in 2nd tho.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 09:37 PM
Replies: 6,441
Views: 601,178
Posted By diphthong

38-spot yday and 36-spot today. so out of shape...

38-spot yday and 36-spot today. so out of shape but at least riding on days off now whereas wasn't riding at all (8x this year before yday).
hoping to be semi-respectable pack fodder by mid-june.
Forum: Southern California
04-30-24, 09:23 PM
Replies: 2,934
Views: 382,099
Posted By diphthong

36-miler heading se through lemon grove and...

36-miler heading se through lemon grove and spring valley before looping back through el cajon and la mesa. a bit breezy but mid-70's and
a nice day overall.
Forum: Southern California
04-30-24, 09:21 PM
Replies: 2,934
Views: 382,099
Posted By diphthong

awesome riding. we've got some decent...

awesome riding. we've got some decent trails/roads in san diego county.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-30-24, 12:55 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,078
Posted By diphthong

2024 giro d'italia fantasyland-abandon all hope...

hay there fantasy bois n gurls...it's that time again. the giro d'italia finally upon us and, with that, the first gt of the year.
should you choose to willfully parcel away a not insignificant...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-30-24, 12:41 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,557
Posted By diphthong

2024 giro d'italia-straight-no fantasy chaser!

thank goodness we're finally past the mud and the blood and the beer of the sprung classics. it's giro time! this can be the repository of all things (excepting fantasy giro musings/canoodlings)...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-30-24, 12:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 235
Posted By diphthong

putting it together tonight…along with the...

putting it together tonight…along with the “straight-no fantasy chaser” giro thread.” the profiles/stage maps probably slot in better with the reality thread vs the fantasy one. thank you, USAZorro.
Forum: Southern California
04-30-24, 01:11 AM
Replies: 2,934
Views: 382,099
Posted By diphthong

38-miler loop from sdsu area out to...

38-miler loop from sdsu area out to lakeside/santee area, then westwards to and through mission gorge regional park on the return.
gorgeous day out. temps in the mid-70's and traffic relatively low....
Forum: Southern California
04-29-24, 02:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 501
Posted By diphthong

that north side ascent (post palomar south grade...

that north side ascent (post palomar south grade ascent) of mesa grande is gonna mess up more than a few riders. it ain't a cakewalk. after that? yeah, it's a cakewalk except for cole grade but...
Forum: Southern California
04-22-24, 02:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 484
Posted By diphthong

do not condone lawless behavior on record. riders...

do not condone lawless behavior on record. riders will do what they will at whatever whim.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-19-24, 03:48 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,205
Posted By diphthong

aite. won't matter but all in for l-b-l. damn the...

aite. won't matter but all in for l-b-l. damn the transfers. full speed ahead.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-19-24, 03:46 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 7,646
Posted By diphthong

again with the personal attacks. so much truth.

again with the personal attacks. so much truth.
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