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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-13-15, 04:17 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 23,600
Posted By Jancouver

I have done it on both bikes (TT & road) with...

I have done it on both bikes (TT & road) with similar results. Its a 50/50 coin flip. If you decide for the TT bike (which I recommend) dont forget to test your dirt riding skills as climbing on a TT...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-12-15, 07:37 PM
Replies: 18,065
Views: 1,516,900
Posted By Jancouver

Thanks for the avatar! Next time a little bit...

Thanks for the avatar! Next time a little bit more facial hair please :thumb:
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-12-15, 06:24 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 9,906
Posted By Jancouver

Exactly, that was my case too when I got sent to...

Exactly, that was my case too when I got sent to the back because I could no longer take to ride at 10mph and crossed the yellow line. Then the ref asked me to ride behind the group which I protested...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-11-15, 12:31 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 9,906
Posted By Jancouver

BTW we do have 4 fields in 2015 Cat 1-3 ...

BTW we do have 4 fields in 2015

Cat 1-3
Cat 4-5
35+ 1-5
50+ 1-5

Cant wait for all the Cat 5s 35-49 years old to line up for the 35+ races, should be fun (but slightly dangerous) :cry:
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-10-15, 09:55 PM
Replies: 8,475
Views: 802,277
Posted By Jancouver

Thank you for the info! The oval rings are 53/34...

Thank you for the info! The oval rings are 53/34 and will be replacing the same size standard rings. I chose this as it is a compromise between Standard and Q rings. Perhaps next time you are around,...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-10-15, 09:43 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 9,906
Posted By Jancouver

Hi, I was just stopping by to ask a question...

Hi,
I was just stopping by to ask a question about Q rings calibration and somehow got into this :D

You are very correct about the one dominating team. BTW that team around here is also the team...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-10-15, 09:17 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 9,906
Posted By Jancouver

Well, considering most of the dopers that...

Well, considering most of the dopers that snitched on Lance got six month suspension, my 3 months suspension for being a pain in the butt is quite a considerable punishment. Not to go into too many...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-10-15, 08:16 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 9,906
Posted By Jancouver

Yes, my location is listed as San Diego but this...

Yes, my location is listed as San Diego but this is an old account and I'm no longer there so lets leave it that way.

I hope that those few individuals from this forum that know me will not...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-10-15, 06:18 PM
Replies: 8,475
Views: 802,277
Posted By Jancouver

Question, do I have to send my SRM for...

Question, do I have to send my SRM for re-calibration after swapping the standard rings for Q rings?

If so, how much discrepancy should I expect from not re-calibrating?

I just hate removing...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-10-15, 06:10 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 9,906
Posted By Jancouver

Around here, you dont need any points. You just...

Around here, you dont need any points. You just ask for the upgrade and in most cases it is approved. I have been in a 1-3 races where some of the 3s participating didint even completed the 10...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-07-15, 08:53 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 541,773
Posted By Jancouver

Well, and there is the other group of those that...

Well, and there is the other group of those that may do all that, including 3 SRMs, hi-tech equipment, experienced coach, good training plan, hours of hard training and still get no results from any...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-22-14, 10:44 PM
Replies: 8,475
Views: 802,277
Posted By Jancouver

Need suggestion for recovery from -70.6 TSB....

Need suggestion for recovery from -70.6 TSB. First race next Saturday and I think I went over the top the last two weeks. I dont think my TSB has ever been that low but I guess thats what happen when...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-06-14, 01:35 PM
Replies: 8,475
Views: 802,277
Posted By Jancouver

Pro? haha, I can barely hang on with the 35+...

Pro? haha, I can barely hang on with the 35+ crowd without getting dropped :crash:
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-06-14, 09:23 AM
Replies: 8,475
Views: 802,277
Posted By Jancouver

"Phinney won in a time of 12:03, covering the...

"Phinney won in a time of 12:03, covering the 9.9km course at an average of 50.29 km/h. He revealed he set a personal power record, producing 490 watts for the 12 minutes."

490 watts for 12...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-03-14, 06:41 PM
Replies: 24,977
Views: 1,400,315
Posted By Jancouver

Writing code all day is pretty boring, at least...

Writing code all day is pretty boring, at least for me ... but it pays the bills.

If I was 19 like the guy in other thread trying to decide between school/job or being a (pro) roadie for a few...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-23-13, 10:31 AM
Replies: 8,475
Views: 802,277
Posted By Jancouver

Hey gang! I'm still alive :thumb: Just...

Hey gang!
I'm still alive :thumb:

Just wanted to share my experience with SRM for those looking at one.

Few reasons why I DON'T recommend SRM powermeter.

1. $$ More expensive than other...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-07-13, 09:19 PM
Replies: 936
Views: 231,551
Posted By Jancouver

I have different crank length on every bike. I'm...

I have different crank length on every bike. I'm a taller guy at 6'5" so I usually run 177.5. That being said, my TT rig has 180s and my crit bike 175s. Personally I do not see much difference...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-05-13, 09:30 PM
Replies: 2,847
Views: 166,843
Posted By Jancouver

C'mon Ex. You have Dana Point 10min from your...

C'mon Ex. You have Dana Point 10min from your house :)

The crashfest wasnt that bad today. Just a few in every race. :eek:

I survived three races. Wanted to stay out of troubles so I did quite...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-05-13, 09:22 PM
Replies: 2,847
Views: 166,843
Posted By Jancouver

Good job!

Good job!
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-29-13, 05:32 PM
Replies: 2,847
Views: 166,843
Posted By Jancouver

Oh wow. I didnt know that. Based on USAcycling...

Oh wow. I didnt know that. Based on USAcycling website, he entered 11 races and won 10. The good news is that he wont be around for long. It will be a mandatory upgrade. Lets see how he does in 3s...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-29-13, 04:40 PM
Replies: 2,847
Views: 166,843
Posted By Jancouver

San Luis Rey RR Cat 4. 60 miles. Four 15 miles...

San Luis Rey RR Cat 4. 60 miles. Four 15 miles laps out and back with a 10min climb to the finish. Full field of 100. Officially just 87. Our field was full of competitive juniors, talented...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-24-13, 02:53 PM
Replies: 24,977
Views: 1,400,315
Posted By Jancouver

Glad to hear I'm not the only one around here...

Glad to hear I'm not the only one around here being boycotted by a family member :D
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-24-13, 02:34 PM
Replies: 24,977
Views: 1,400,315
Posted By Jancouver

This is how my wife is ruining my diet ... she...

This is how my wife is ruining my diet ... she just baked this and text me this pic.

No wonder I cant lose any weight :crash:
...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-24-13, 12:32 PM
Replies: 24,977
Views: 1,400,315
Posted By Jancouver

What a waste of wind tunnel time ... ...

What a waste of wind tunnel time ...

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/rodriguez-works-on-his-aerodynamics-in-the-wind-tunnel


http://cdn.media.cyclingnews.com/2013/04/24/1/lt_2_670.jpg
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-23-13, 09:01 PM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,293,913
Posted By Jancouver

I like that attitude. Way to go!

I like that attitude. Way to go!
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-20-13, 06:34 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,912
Posted By Jancouver

Huh? Can somebody translate this for me? English...

Huh? Can somebody translate this for me? English is my second language and I have no idea what the author is trying to say :D
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-19-13, 02:37 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,912
Posted By Jancouver

First time I've done that. Decided to go for it...

First time I've done that. Decided to go for it when I got the aero helmet. I figured if I'm using aero helmet, it would make sense to wear aero outfit as well.

Its an old suit anyway and it cost...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-19-13, 02:08 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,912
Posted By Jancouver

1997 - Guessing 170lb - the one in the middle ...

1997 - Guessing 170lb - the one in the middle

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/208681_1019542019760_5959_n.jpg


2007 - 245lb

Picture taken during Colorado family road trip....
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-19-13, 11:49 AM
Replies: 936
Views: 231,551
Posted By Jancouver

Would BMC TT02 bike pictured below benefit from...

Would BMC TT02 bike pictured below benefit from swapping the original BMC blade fork for Cervelo Fork? Just asking because I still have an extra fork on hand from my Cervelo years :D
...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-16-13, 07:12 PM
Replies: 24,977
Views: 1,400,315
Posted By Jancouver

They probably improved the braking surface since...

They probably improved the braking surface since I got the Edge clinchers couple of years ago, but for me, and with my weight, riding those Enve wheels is like riding without brakes. After all that...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-16-13, 05:00 PM
Replies: 2,847
Views: 166,843
Posted By Jancouver

As you can imagine, for some locals it is an A...

As you can imagine, for some locals it is an A race :eek:




Hahaha, no kidding. I would say more than that but he still had at least 30lb on me. If he was just a little bit smarter, he would...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-16-13, 04:31 PM
Replies: 2,847
Views: 166,843
Posted By Jancouver

I raced a crit last weekend but the only info...

I raced a crit last weekend but the only info worth of reporting is that after the Cat4 race I was confronted/attacked by a crazy fellow racer. BTW He had at least 30lb on me. Imagine that! :D
...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-15-13, 07:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,244
Posted By Jancouver

I have two "like new" Conti Competition 19...

I have two "like new" Conti Competition 19 tubulars available for sale. They came with 808s I bought on ebay. (see race photo thread) Did couple of training rides on those and they cornered OK, I...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-15-13, 01:58 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,060
Posted By Jancouver

IMO if you are new to racing take a day off. My...

IMO if you are new to racing take a day off. My personal issue was learning how to go easy on easy days without doing too much ... by chasing carrots or dropping those who just passed me :D
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-14-13, 10:17 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,903,277
Posted By Jancouver

I couldnt find my cycling helmet so I had to grab...

I couldnt find my cycling helmet so I had to grab my skiing helmet :lol:

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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-14-13, 07:52 AM
Replies: 2,847
Views: 166,843
Posted By Jancouver

congrats!

congrats!
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-13-13, 08:36 PM
Replies: 2,847
Views: 166,843
Posted By Jancouver

Good job everyone and big kudos to Creatre and...

Good job everyone and big kudos to Creatre and Globecanvas!
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-09-13, 01:50 PM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,293,913
Posted By Jancouver

Good luck to you and everyone else doing this...

Good luck to you and everyone else doing this race! I wish it was closer to me as the race may be better suited to my riding style better than what we have in SoCal. Plus there is a 40+ Cat4 race...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-08-13, 12:32 PM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,293,913
Posted By Jancouver

My current FTP is set at 295W. Well, based on my...

My current FTP is set at 295W. Well, based on my last 20min test at 319W it should be set even lower but again, I suck at those FTP tests so perhaps my FTP is slightly higher :eek:

BTW the first...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-08-13, 12:03 PM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,293,913
Posted By Jancouver

Some may call it race, some others fun ride and...

Some may call it race, some others fun ride and for some it was just a training ride. Whatever it was, it probably was my hardest ride ever at 530 TSS. Good training never-the-less :eek:

Summary:...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-08-13, 08:07 AM
Replies: 24,977
Views: 1,400,315
Posted By Jancouver

Well, not an official USCA sanctioned race but...

Well, not an official USCA sanctioned race but still a timed event with timed KOMs, sprint and dirt sections and overall time. So for those participating, it is a race for those not participating, it...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-06-13, 06:51 PM
Replies: 24,977
Views: 1,400,315
Posted By Jancouver

BWR tomorrow. Should be fun. 130miles 12K of...

BWR tomorrow. Should be fun. 130miles 12K of climbing, dirt sections.

Guess who I ran into at the registration today. None other the Mr UMD. :)

For those that are not familiar with the race...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-29-13, 12:29 PM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,293,913
Posted By Jancouver

Found a new climb (Mt Woodson) not too far from...

Found a new climb (Mt Woodson) not too far from my house. Well, I knew it was there, just never done it :D
It is a gated private road only accessible via dirt trail. Hard climb, tricky descend.
...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-28-13, 10:07 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,992
Posted By Jancouver

My two cents. I have both and I also have two...

My two cents. I have both and I also have two powertap wheels.

Quarq: My Quarq (race bike) had to go back after few weeks of use because of some issues with the readings and values. Since then, I...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-27-13, 08:07 PM
Replies: 2,847
Views: 166,843
Posted By Jancouver

He did well thats for sure and kudos to him. He...

He did well thats for sure and kudos to him. He is a nice guy and it was my pleasure to meet him during his stay here in Cali.

BTW the GC podium for the same race were three guys from California....
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-27-13, 07:57 PM
Replies: 2,847
Views: 166,843
Posted By Jancouver

Yes, I agree! Same for the top riders from any...

Yes, I agree! Same for the top riders from any area would do good just about anywhere.

On the other hand, it is a very common practice for local SoCal racers (mostly Cat 2s and 3s) to go to other...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-27-13, 07:30 PM
Replies: 2,847
Views: 166,843
Posted By Jancouver

I never raced anywhere else and even my Cali...

I never raced anywhere else and even my Cali racing history is limited so perhaps somehow I got the wrong idea that if I would race elsewhere against a smaller field I would do better because I was...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-27-13, 05:29 PM
Replies: 2,847
Views: 166,843
Posted By Jancouver

c'mon man! we all know the fast fields cat 1/2,...

c'mon man! we all know the fast fields cat 1/2, 35+ are fast everywhere. I just need to live in that illusion that if I raced anywhere else I would be crushing the cat4 fields :D
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-27-13, 04:47 PM
Replies: 2,847
Views: 166,843
Posted By Jancouver

I hear you. I dont think I look fat either. Last...

I hear you. I dont think I look fat either. Last year I was 182lb and 7% of body fat based on my cheap bathroom scale which is about two pounds more than Taylor Phinney at the same height. Right now...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-27-13, 03:31 PM
Replies: 2,847
Views: 166,843
Posted By Jancouver

Good job out there! Racing in Cali isnt easy and...

Good job out there! Racing in Cali isnt easy and every field is stacked. Hilly road races has small/light climbers and, crits are full of fearless guys with power and speed. Not to be picking on our...
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