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Forum: Southwest
01-15-17, 11:15 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,764
Posted By Debusama

Phoenix group rides

I moved from Spokane, Wa to Phoenix, Az about 6 months ago. In Spokane and in Las Vegas where my company had a training center, I have been on hundreds of group rides advertised in bike shops, on...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-07-16, 01:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,191
Posted By Debusama

56, usually

56, usually
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-05-16, 08:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,191
Posted By Debusama

Racing with MS

I got into racing pretty seriously from 2010-2013 and at my best I was a fairly solid cat 3 with realistic aspirations of making cat2 in the near future. I also did some 50/100mile MTB races and ...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-02-14, 10:58 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 7,407
Posted By Debusama

I've noticed that too, alt least in my town we've...

I've noticed that too, alt least in my town we've lost a stage race and a road race series in the last few years, but gained an MTB and a cross series. I do all three, so I'm not really doing any...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-16-14, 10:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,083
Posted By Debusama

Yeah, I thought that might be the case. I may...

Yeah, I thought that might be the case. I may need to re-calibrate my expectations for how long it takes to back in race shape after skipping a year. Typically the mixed-surface race is my favorite...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-16-14, 07:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,083
Posted By Debusama

You assume none of those conditions already exist?

You assume none of those conditions already exist?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-16-14, 07:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,083
Posted By Debusama

I started my Base training on January 1st, and...

I started my Base training on January 1st, and building in March. We had a relatively mild winter for my location, so I was actually able to star riding outdoors earlier this year than two years ago...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-16-14, 07:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,083
Posted By Debusama

I can do that; I’ve done a couple of the Local...

I can do that;
I’ve done a couple of the Local Tuesday night crits (cat 1/2/3 “a” pack”. Whereas I used to be one of the guys in front, launching attacks, chasing attacks down and crossing the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-16-14, 05:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,083
Posted By Debusama

Comeback failure

I Raced often and trained hard for my first 3 years. Although I went through phases of semi-focused training for specific events, mostly I just rode a lot. My third year, I was a fairly solid Cat-3....
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-19-14, 12:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,094
Posted By Debusama

Bend seems to have and extremely high cyclist to...

Bend seems to have and extremely high cyclist to population ratio. I did the HC100 there a few years ago and was impressed by how many of the racers were locals… also impressed by how comparatively...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-19-14, 12:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,094
Posted By Debusama

He said he was also racing Walla Walla. I was...

He said he was also racing Walla Walla. I was just wondering if he would be in the same pack as me.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-18-14, 04:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,094
Posted By Debusama

Living in Spokane Washington is generally a...

Living in Spokane Washington is generally a fantastic situation for a cyclist: It's small enough that you're never far from mountain trails or endless miles of rolling low-traffic country roads, but...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-18-14, 04:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,094
Posted By Debusama

It is Walla Walla. Are you Cat3?

It is Walla Walla. Are you Cat3?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-18-14, 02:49 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 7,522
Posted By Debusama

ah, yes, I worded that wrong it's probably not...

ah, yes, I worded that wrong it's probably not technically a "combined Field". In my area they race in the same pack but are "scored separately"...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-18-14, 01:52 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 7,522
Posted By Debusama

It’s beneficial when they combin fields. If I’m...

It’s beneficial when they combin fields. If I’m a Cat-3 trying to collect cat-2 upgrade points racing in the 1/2/3 field, 20th overall might make me the 3rd cat-3, which would give me some points. I...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-18-14, 01:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,094
Posted By Debusama

Hill repeats on a Mountain bike?

2012 was a big year for me on the bike. I had a job that allowed for a lot of time riding and I was out on the bike most every day. I threw in some LT intervals and sprint drills from time to time,...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-07-13, 07:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 946
Posted By Debusama

That is my favorite race. It was the second race...

That is my favorite race. It was the second race I ever did on the first year the race was held and I haven’t missed a year yet. You probably will get dropped; it is full of steep rollers, that...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-07-13, 07:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,425
Posted By Debusama

Be on a wheel or don’t. It seemed like you spent...

Be on a wheel or don’t. It seemed like you spent a lot of time floating next to people or between lines or on the front. It is hard to tell in the video, but I can only imagine that if I can’t tell...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-05-13, 09:45 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 345
Posted By Debusama

Las Vegas Twilight series?

I’m getting sent to Las Vegas for work just as the first races are starting to get going in my area. I’m sure I’ll get my ass handed to me since I’m just waking up from my winter hibernation and all...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-05-13, 09:33 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,659
Posted By Debusama

For road races long enough require two bottles:...

For road races long enough require two bottles: Accelerade in the first bottle, cola W/ Alka-Seltzer in the second.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-17-12, 12:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,390
Posted By Debusama

That's just silly, what we really need is some...

That's just silly, what we really need is some kind of theoretical formula for how much time is gained when wearing a skin suit vs aero-bars vs tt bike so the op can spend a bunch of money on stuff...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-17-12, 12:27 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,572
Posted By Debusama

The reason why I mentioned racing more wasn't...

The reason why I mentioned racing more wasn't because I think only racing can provide the necessary intensity so much as only racing can make you comfortable with cornering with another rider on...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-12-12, 05:44 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,572
Posted By Debusama

I think you need to race more. 10 races per year...

I think you need to race more. 10 races per year isn't enough.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-06-12, 09:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,235
Posted By Debusama

In a road race, you don’t want to be sprinting...

In a road race, you don’t want to be sprinting from the back of the back and endangering other racers when you aren’t in the points. It a cross’ race where things get spread out and people come...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
10-01-12, 05:38 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 828
Posted By Debusama

How can I get an ass massager to follow me around...

How can I get an ass massager to follow me around when I race out of town and stop by my hotel room the night before a race? Although I'd prefer a female ass massager, not because I'm looking for a...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-12, 05:27 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,186
Posted By Debusama

Age-32 Years of riding: Commuting-age...

Age-32
Years of riding:
Commuting-age 5-present
Mountain biking for fun- 6 years
Endurance Mountain bike racing – 4 years
Road bike racing- 3 years
Cyclocross racing- Two years
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-26-12, 04:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 767
Posted By Debusama

Assuming it works like in the US, you will be a...

Assuming it works like in the US, you will be a CAT-5. If there is a Cat-4/5 M35 or M40 you will have the option to do those races. If there is just a M40+ race that allows all categories, I highly...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-26-12, 03:57 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 13,005
Posted By Debusama

It’s both. I was thinking about that a lot...

It’s both.
I was thinking about that a lot couple of weeks ago. There was an ex college basketball star in my area who went to the NBA, didn’t do particularly well and ended up playing...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
09-26-12, 02:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,121
Posted By Debusama

I think that some less trainable components of...

I think that some less trainable components of athletic ability (balance, coordination) come more into play with Mountain and cross racing than on road. Training does help though.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-26-12, 02:28 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 13,110
Posted By Debusama

Sounds like you actually want a Hybrid.

Sounds like you actually want a Hybrid.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-24-12, 07:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,358
Posted By Debusama

When I'm building, I'll do Longer LT intervals, a...

When I'm building, I'll do Longer LT intervals, a hill repeat day, shorter anaerobic interval workout, and a long/hard ride with teammates. Also, a few easy-pace rides and one day off the bike...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
09-24-12, 06:23 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,556
Posted By Debusama

Time trails, weddings, business meetings.

Time trails, weddings, business meetings.
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
09-24-12, 06:17 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,556
Posted By Debusama

I usually wear whichever one happens to be clean...

I usually wear whichever one happens to be clean the morning of the race. If I just did laundry and both my jerseys and skin-suit are clean, I go with whichever one already has my numbers pinned on...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-17-12, 09:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 948
Posted By Debusama

We all have lives outside of cycling. In general,...

We all have lives outside of cycling. In general, cyclists and bike racers are fairly ambitious people. You'd probably be surprised how many more hours you're not putting in at work than other bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-12, 05:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,991
Posted By Debusama

depends on how Aero, if we're talking about 80mm...

depends on how Aero, if we're talking about 80mm carbon wheels, they can be, but I don't think the OP is going to spend that much anyway. For 30mm v-sectioned aluminum clinchers, it's not so much of...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-12, 05:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,991
Posted By Debusama

Consider this: The Askiums aren’t that...

Consider this:


The Askiums aren’t that light (probably around 1800g). If you save anything over your original wheels, it will probably be a quarter to a half of a pound or so. The total weight...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-16-12, 09:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 654
Posted By Debusama

Race organizers in my area must be die-hards. I...

Race organizers in my area must be die-hards. I have never seen a race canceled due to weather, and it isn’t as if there is any lack of weather here in the Northwest. My first race was in a hail...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-16-12, 07:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 764
Posted By Debusama

Gravel racing tires.

Now that road racing season is over, and most of my riding is done on my Cross bike, I’m beginning to start ordering and collecting all the new consumable parts to get my road bike ready for next...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-12, 05:45 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,759
Posted By Debusama

In 2009 I bought my first race bike (2006 Carbon...

In 2009 I bought my first race bike (2006 Carbon Giant TCR W/105) for $1000 on consignment from an LBS. I know the shop did a tune-up and gave it a look-over before selling it. I felt a little...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-12, 06:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 763
Posted By Debusama

Really? Is this a question? Upgrades are a waste...

Really? Is this a question? Upgrades are a waste of money unless you have specific parts that really aren’t functional. You Will probably have to try really hard to notice the benefits of...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-12, 04:43 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 7,247
Posted By Debusama

Yeah, he doesn't get crazy with being all artsy...

Yeah, he doesn't get crazy with being all artsy about the lugs and stuff, but you get all the fit and handling benefits of a custom frame at an affordable price.
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Forum: Mountain Biking
09-15-12, 12:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,586
Posted By Debusama

I run Geax Saguaro 2.2 front and back in late...

I run Geax Saguaro 2.2 front and back in late spring/early summer when things have mostly tried out but have not become crumbly and loose, and swap in a Maxxis Ardent 2.35 in front as things get...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
09-14-12, 10:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 930
Posted By Debusama

Well, I'm glad I'M not the only one doing this in...

Well, I'm glad I'M not the only one doing this in Spokane. Good luck with your races this year.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-12, 03:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,590
Posted By Debusama

I use clip-on aero bars for the time trials in...

I use clip-on aero bars for the time trials in stage races because I don’t have a TT bike. I neither know nor care how much they weigh. If I were doing a time trail with enough climbing that a 10th...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
09-13-12, 11:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 930
Posted By Debusama

Wow, you do have secret training courses. My...

Wow, you do have secret training courses. My yard isn't big enough for that... guess I'll just keep riding my trail and making a spectacle of myself at the neighborhood park.
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
09-13-12, 09:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 930
Posted By Debusama

Where is everybody?

Coming out of road season, I’ve usually got a good base, and after my last road race I keep with my same training routine but swap my LT interval and climbing workouts for my cross’-specific workouts...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
09-13-12, 08:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 894
Posted By Debusama

Option one- Pay money to go ride on public roads...

Option one- Pay money to go ride on public roads with hundreds of people, half of whom have no bike handling skills or idea of how to behave in a pack in an event where if you try to win, you just...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-12, 05:23 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 11,364
Posted By Debusama

No, the position of the saddle, bars and crank...

No, the position of the saddle, bars and crank in relation to each other determine those things.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-10-12, 07:46 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,947
Posted By Debusama

Funny, I did fine on the road race (8th), but...

Funny, I did fine on the road race (8th), but that crit killed me. Something about the uphill portion turning into the headwind seemed to always leave me fighting the wind without a wheel to get on....
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-10-12, 06:40 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 795,503
Posted By Debusama

Thanks, Just by looking, I'd say there were...

Thanks,
Just by looking, I'd say there were around 25 racers in the 1/2/3 pack. It was a lot of fun though; out here in podunk eastern Wa we only ever get to do Crits after hours in some industrial...
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