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Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-11, 06:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 898
Posted By spinwax

Should be wearing Rapha or Assos and have at...

Should be wearing Rapha or Assos and have at least 12cm of saddle to bar drop.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-03-11, 03:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,615
Posted By spinwax

I am on it as well, but I rarely suggest it due...

I am on it as well, but I rarely suggest it due to the fact very few people can actually handle sitting on it for more than a few minutes. I love it and can ride my TT for hours.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-11, 04:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 553
Posted By spinwax

Call your fitter. I always tell my clients that...

Call your fitter. I always tell my clients that follow up is free (to a certain degree of course). Occasionally we can't get everything perfect the first time. If you are having an issue, the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-02-11, 03:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,615
Posted By spinwax

Of course read the other info posted in this...

Of course read the other info posted in this thread, but you may want to check out the ISM Adamo saddles (like Chris Horner rides on his TT). They are designed to be way set back compared to a...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-11, 02:12 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,638
Posted By spinwax

I think your problem is this guy made the pedals....

I think your problem is this guy made the pedals. Not good.
http://www.celebritybabies.info/wp-content/uploads/richie_sambora2_180.jpg
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-25-11, 10:34 AM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 795,184
Posted By spinwax

EX, that is soooooo SICK!!! That is truly awesome...

EX, that is soooooo SICK!!! That is truly awesome and shows what kind of racer you are.

I was there. Rough day for me, I don't even want to talk about it. :(
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-20-11, 03:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,154
Posted By spinwax

Great Idea to Help Cut Down on Crashes Due to Dropped Bottles in the Peloton.

Photo Number 30. Sorry, for some reason, I can't link directly to it.

http://www.bikeradar.com/gallery/article/race-tech-more-bikes-from-the-start-of-paris-roubaix-29880?img=19#30
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-20-11, 11:52 AM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,876,095
Posted By spinwax

Most definitely looks like some suffering. Great...

Most definitely looks like some suffering. Great shot!
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-11-11, 02:19 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 795,184
Posted By spinwax

This is awesome and what cycling is all about! ...

This is awesome and what cycling is all about!

Is sounds like cramping was the theme and par for the course this year.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-10-11, 08:11 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 795,184
Posted By spinwax

Great Job and way to hang in there. You finished...

Great Job and way to hang in there. You finished and that is important.

I was in your cat and it was a really fun race. You probably did one of the harder races for your first cat 4.

I will...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-11, 03:28 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,007
Posted By spinwax

ROTFLMAO!! Yeah, I kind of feel that way, but...

ROTFLMAO!! Yeah, I kind of feel that way, but sometimes you got to do what you got to do. Honestly, I can be happy any where I live as long as I am with my loved ones, have a decent roof over my head...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-11, 02:20 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,007
Posted By spinwax

Haha!! Definitely true in Newport but the maids...

Haha!! Definitely true in Newport but the maids drive BMWs there.

Seriously. I lived in Cali most of my life and never really realized the hurry everyone is in until we started going down every...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-11, 01:28 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,007
Posted By spinwax

My folks and wife say Burbank is probably the...

My folks and wife say Burbank is probably the best choice for us. Since she lived there and liked it, it will probably be Burbank. Talked to a friend of mine on the phone just now that lives in...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-11, 12:51 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,007
Posted By spinwax

I lived at the beach for a long time. Too...

I lived at the beach for a long time. Too crowded, not enough good riding, and overcast. I literally walked out my front door and was on the sand for about 10 yrs of my life.

Yes, we will move...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-11, 12:42 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,007
Posted By spinwax

Possibly Moving to SoCal. Need Some Adivice on Place to Move.

Looks like my wife's job may be moving her to SoCal. To be specific she will be working in the Burbank/ Van Nuys area.

My question is, where is the best area for cycling, training, etc around...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-06-11, 01:01 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,876,095
Posted By spinwax

Redlands Crit. About 95+ starters and only 50-60...

Redlands Crit. About 95+ starters and only 50-60 finished!!! Short course and they pulled riders left and right. I ended up 4th. I went to the front 2 laps in and gapped the field for about 3 laps....
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-30-11, 11:15 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 6,627
Posted By spinwax

That would have put him 9th in the Pros!!! Who...

That would have put him 9th in the Pros!!! Who was it? Is he pro? I didn't see any sub 13:15min TTs except for the pros. That is just sick.

Edit: I don't think there were any sub 14sec TTs except...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-30-11, 11:11 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 6,627
Posted By spinwax

I went waaaay too hard in the start. Oh well. I...

I went waaaay too hard in the start. Oh well. I have decided this will be my A race for next yr though. I will go spend a bunch of time riding the course.

One of our local masters placed second...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-29-11, 09:46 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 6,627
Posted By spinwax

Nice Ex. It was not my best weekend. I blew...

Nice Ex.

It was not my best weekend. I blew the TT bad. :( Positive splits don't work very well. :D
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-29-11, 07:08 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 6,627
Posted By spinwax

Awesome! Thanks for the link. My wife wasn't...

Awesome! Thanks for the link. My wife wasn't there and she loves to take photos. She was racing in AZ, so she will be stoked to see these.

Here I am getting 4th in the crit (in the all black...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-27-11, 10:41 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 6,627
Posted By spinwax

You as well JP!!!! You are a good dude and a...

You as well JP!!!! You are a good dude and a great racer. Keep it up! See ya soon!


Awesome time hanging with some super cool folks. It is honestly the best part about racing. I can't believe how...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-23-11, 05:43 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 6,627
Posted By spinwax

I actually didn't do TBC, but got 2nd at...

I actually didn't do TBC, but got 2nd at Callville in GC and a terrible 7th at Murrieta in GC. I hope to do well, we will see. You always hope to do well. I just want to have fun!
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-23-11, 02:32 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 6,627
Posted By spinwax

I will be there. Super excited. I have never done...

I will be there. Super excited. I have never done it. Looks like some rain too. See ya there!!!
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-16-11, 11:45 AM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,876,095
Posted By spinwax

Mattm, I think those are near Hoare Road and...

Mattm, I think those are near Hoare Road and Cracknuts Lane.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,475885,00.html :D
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-15-11, 03:05 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,876,095
Posted By spinwax

Photo thanks to Veloimages. My wife takes a ton,...

Photo thanks to Veloimages. My wife takes a ton, but she liked this one and purchased it.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5173/5527856498_a32d92c8f3_z.jpg
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-09-11, 06:34 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 3,889
Posted By spinwax

I am super confident on the TT in all conditions....

I am super confident on the TT in all conditions. My concern would be rocks getting jammed between the frame and tire (assuming they actually stuck to the tire long enough to make it all the way...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-09-11, 06:08 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 3,889
Posted By spinwax

Thanks for the great info. Suck though, I don't...

Thanks for the great info. Suck though, I don't ride tubulars. It definitely sounds like I will be wasting my time even bringing my TT bike down.

Is there a particular place you feel you should...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-09-11, 02:37 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 3,889
Posted By spinwax

Awesome. Thanks man. I am bringing my TT, but if...

Awesome. Thanks man. I am bringing my TT, but if it is still in the condition it was in the video I will definitely be riding the roadbike.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-09-11, 12:28 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 3,889
Posted By spinwax

Any word on the TT course? I was told it was...

Any word on the TT course? I was told it was getting graded, most of the rocks removed and watered down. Has anyone seen it in the past few days? I am hoping to ride it tomorrow when I get down there.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-07-11, 01:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 593
Posted By spinwax

There is a return route you can ride back.

There is a return route you can ride back.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-07-11, 01:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 593
Posted By spinwax

I'm there. Hopefully we will be there before dark...

I'm there. Hopefully we will be there before dark on Thurs so I can ride the course.

Good luck everyone.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-02-11, 12:46 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 795,184
Posted By spinwax

Brian, I think you will get that Cat I upgrade....

Brian, I think you will get that Cat I upgrade. Next time you are out this way, let me know and we will grab a burger!!! Smashburger around here is pretty darn good (bettr than In-n-Out) IMHO.
...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-01-11, 05:38 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,674
Posted By spinwax

Thanks guys. Ex, Waterrockets was using the term...

Thanks guys. Ex, Waterrockets was using the term "coast down" in his original post, so I just didn't want to cause confusion. Just curious to see what protocol you guys were using.

Interesting...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-01-11, 12:49 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,155
Posted By spinwax

If you win, don't throw your hands up in the air....

If you win, don't throw your hands up in the air. :D
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-01-11, 12:48 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 795,184
Posted By spinwax

Sorry Badhat. Your post was right under Appleby's...

Sorry Badhat. Your post was right under Appleby's and I accidently put your name. Fixed. Hmmm, sounds like you must not have In-n-Out in Colorado so you are going to get your fill while here? ;) We...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-01-11, 12:43 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,674
Posted By spinwax

WR, Ex and others doing the coast down testing....

WR, Ex and others doing the coast down testing. How many runs in each position/component change/bike adj/etc do you feel are satisfactory to eliminate so many outside variables?

Sorry if it was...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-01-11, 12:25 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 795,184
Posted By spinwax

AWESOME JOB APPLEBY!!!! That road race must...

AWESOME JOB APPLEBY!!!!

That road race must have been miserable. The earlier races were supposed to have the worst conditions, but it went exactly the opposite way. A few of my friends were...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-28-11, 11:25 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 795,184
Posted By spinwax

Thanks, you too! Cramps suck, I deal with them as...

Thanks, you too! Cramps suck, I deal with them as well. You still pulled out a good finish for the suffering you were dealing with. Good stuff!
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-28-11, 10:43 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 795,184
Posted By spinwax

Nah, no need for the video. Hands on the bars at...

Nah, no need for the video. Hands on the bars at all times. I use to put them up all the time as a Jr. Too old for that crap now. LOL.

Too bad you couldn't make it. The race was a lot of fun....
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-28-11, 10:35 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 795,184
Posted By spinwax

I grabbed those bars quick and over corrected....

I grabbed those bars quick and over corrected. That was the end of that celebration.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-28-11, 07:33 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 795,184
Posted By spinwax

Agreed. I was gonna mention the relegation and my...

Agreed. I was gonna mention the relegation and my screw up, I just didn't think it was worth the hassle. No biggie, I went about it the wrong way. My bad.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-28-11, 06:28 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 795,184
Posted By spinwax

Thanks Matt. We all make mistakes. Mine was...

Thanks Matt. We all make mistakes. Mine was pretty sucky.

Here is the finish. This is what remained of the original 67 starters for stage II. Tucker is on the left and was eventually given the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-28-11, 06:04 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 795,184
Posted By spinwax

Yes, I left that part out. I have been getting...

Yes, I left that part out. I have been getting ribbed for 2 days straight :( Like I said, I felt terrible about it. I know the rules; I broke them and I paid the price as did Tucker for my bonehead...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-28-11, 05:49 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 795,184
Posted By spinwax

No, I was relegated to 19th in the RR and my...

No, I was relegated to 19th in the RR and my first was taken away for my dumbass no hands move (after the line) that caused Tucker to crash. I blew it. I felt terrible for him. I am glad they gave...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-28-11, 04:52 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 795,184
Posted By spinwax

Yeah! I remember you. Did you have fun? Looks...

Yeah! I remember you. Did you have fun? Looks like you did well.

Thanks for the props guys. It has been a difficult yr so far with my knee issues and being sick for almost 4 weeks leading up to...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-28-11, 02:34 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 795,184
Posted By spinwax

Yes, most definitely. Make sure to introduce...

Yes, most definitely. Make sure to introduce yourself.

It was a fun race. I was off the bike all last season with knee surgeries and with my arthritis getting so bad it's nice to have weeks it...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-28-11, 11:52 AM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 795,184
Posted By spinwax

Callville Bay Stage Race Cat 4s. 70 starters. 52...

Callville Bay Stage Race Cat 4s. 70 starters. 52 finished the 3 days.

TT. 3rd
RR. 1st
Crit. 7th

Overall GC 2nd.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-23-11, 11:48 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,404
Posted By spinwax

Don't feel bad, my first two races this year were...

Don't feel bad, my first two races this year were done while I had the full blown flu. Amazing I did as well as I did. Get better.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-22-11, 02:12 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 13,160
Posted By spinwax

My first race. 11 yrs old. 1985. I think I was...

My first race. 11 yrs old. 1985. I think I was 3rd to last place.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2070/2063855310_f78881c408_b.jpg



I came in to my own eventually. I was a Cat II before I...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-21-11, 12:51 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,404
Posted By spinwax

Man, I don't think it could have made my time any...

Man, I don't think it could have made my time any worse.
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