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Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
06-25-18, 04:16 PM
Replies: 11,266
Views: 513,211
Posted By Heathpack

53F at ride start but it got warm, in the 90s at...

53F at ride start but it got warm, in the 90s at the top of the climb. Typical SoCal long ride with a 40 degree temperature swing. We were at 5000 ft elevation at the ride start, and a little...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
06-23-18, 09:44 PM
Replies: 11,266
Views: 513,211
Posted By Heathpack

Lucky you. We rode some beautiful country...

Lucky you.

We rode some beautiful country today. 60 miles, very quiet roads, SAGged by the menfolk.
...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
06-12-18, 10:54 PM
Replies: 11,266
Views: 513,211
Posted By Heathpack

we have mountain lions, black bears, coyotes,...

we have mountain lions, black bears, coyotes, rattlesnakes

i dont carry any animal protection

i do have a bear bell, if that makes me seem responsible
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
06-12-18, 09:26 PM
Replies: 11,266
Views: 513,211
Posted By Heathpack

I am smitten.

I am smitten.
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
06-10-18, 05:33 PM
Replies: 11,266
Views: 513,211
Posted By Heathpack

Omg this new mtb is hot. There’s something about...

Omg this new mtb is hot. There’s something about it, I’m not sure what. But it moves very well through curvy, swoopy stuff and switchbacks. Just seems very well balanced somehow. And it keeps its...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
06-07-18, 06:32 PM
Replies: 11,266
Views: 513,211
Posted By Heathpack

Basically because: 1. I love my fitter and I...

Basically because:
1. I love my fitter and I just like to see him and chat with him
2. He rarely charges me for follow up stuff, even though he’s supposed to (and I wish he would)
3. We were...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
06-07-18, 10:05 AM
Replies: 11,266
Views: 513,211
Posted By Heathpack

Have fun at the track sarals, enjoy riding with...

Have fun at the track sarals, enjoy riding with coach.

I did the Pasadena Senior Games TTs and Tues and Wed. Tues was a 5k TT and Wed was a 10k TT. Wow, those seemed like lame-o short distances...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
06-04-18, 07:23 PM
Replies: 11,266
Views: 513,211
Posted By Heathpack

:D Been a little chaotic in the past couple...

:D

Been a little chaotic in the past couple of days but currently chilling out in the cockpit of the boat watching marina things go by.

Yes, I won my TT in slow, kind of miserable conditions. ...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
05-31-18, 05:15 PM
Replies: 11,266
Views: 513,211
Posted By Heathpack

she is holding out on you..... she actually got...

she is holding out on you..... she actually got two track bikes!
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
05-31-18, 05:03 PM
Replies: 11,266
Views: 513,211
Posted By Heathpack

No posts out on the trails and the elevation...

No posts out on the trails and the elevation signage is on the road.

But I am sure I can get a nicely composed portrait with a big lodgepole pine. We'll be riding around 8000 ft once we get up...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
05-31-18, 02:27 PM
Replies: 11,266
Views: 513,211
Posted By Heathpack

Nice. I like the blue/blue coloring. My Liv MTB...

Nice. I like the blue/blue coloring. My Liv MTB is similar.

What are the technical specs on that bike?

The Spark is 1 x 12 with this remote handlebar control of the front and rear...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
05-29-18, 03:54 PM
Replies: 11,266
Views: 513,211
Posted By Heathpack

I showed you mine. Now you show me yours.

I showed you mine. Now you show me yours.
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
05-27-18, 07:12 PM
Replies: 11,266
Views: 513,211
Posted By Heathpack

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/583x720/enzeng8_46604c85856bf3c46df094336ab21a2cbf379154.jpg
Light bike. ��
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
05-27-18, 07:09 PM
Replies: 11,266
Views: 513,211
Posted By Heathpack

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1667x1499/q1gfwid_6964d49769cf83befdcbf598cd205f39872735b2.jpg


No power meters for me on mtb. Yet. 😁
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
05-26-18, 07:34 PM
Replies: 11,266
Views: 513,211
Posted By Heathpack

I mostly ride with men for a number of reasons...

I mostly ride with men for a number of reasons beyond the scope of this thread but last year when I was in Tahoe, I rode with valygrl and her sister and some of her women friends. She wanted to keep...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
05-26-18, 06:48 PM
Replies: 11,266
Views: 513,211
Posted By Heathpack

I just bought a mtb from a teammate who I guess...

I just bought a mtb from a teammate who I guess was experiencing too much winning because she’s decided to give up mtb racing and just stick with road racing.

I’ve ridden twice and I’m completely...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
05-12-18, 06:48 AM
Replies: 11,266
Views: 513,211
Posted By Heathpack

Are there age groups such that you could have a...

Are there age groups such that you could have a goal of winning or too 10 or whatever it is that would be a good goal for you?
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
05-11-18, 09:27 PM
Replies: 11,266
Views: 513,211
Posted By Heathpack

Sweet. When is it? Are you doing it solo?

Sweet. When is it? Are you doing it solo?
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
04-21-18, 10:14 AM
Replies: 11,266
Views: 513,211
Posted By Heathpack

Jeez, chill out. “I understand that you have...

Jeez, chill out.

“I understand that you have stated you intend to keep the plans you have.”

“It makes no sense to me because I personally have done both the trip you intend and the trip you are...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
04-21-18, 09:33 AM
Replies: 11,266
Views: 513,211
Posted By Heathpack

Napa Rose is an excellent restaurant at the Grand...

Napa Rose is an excellent restaurant at the Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, which is a hotel & timeshare at the Disneyland Resort.

They have a great chefs counter experience. We’ve done it twice. ...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
04-21-18, 08:40 AM
Replies: 11,266
Views: 513,211
Posted By Heathpack

Napa Rose chefs table is excellent. 😉

Napa Rose chefs table is excellent. 😉
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
04-21-18, 05:49 AM
Replies: 11,266
Views: 513,211
Posted By Heathpack

gsteinb that truly blows, hope the thumb feels...

gsteinb that truly blows, hope the thumb feels better

I was serious when I mentioned Disneyland. DL + Santa Barbara would be an awesome anniversary trip. Gibraltar is a great climb.

I can’t...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
04-11-18, 06:55 PM
Replies: 11,266
Views: 513,211
Posted By Heathpack

Same thing as what’s going on with bike racing in...

Same thing as what’s going on with bike racing in real life- it’s shrinking. People have exited this forum due to injury, retirement from the sport, death, and they are not being replaced by newer...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
04-02-18, 07:27 AM
Replies: 11,266
Views: 513,211
Posted By Heathpack

Watch out for the alligators at Disneyworld,...

Watch out for the alligators at Disneyworld, Racer Ex
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
03-22-18, 10:09 AM
Replies: 11,266
Views: 513,211
Posted By Heathpack

What do you base this comment on? The...

What do you base this comment on?

The hamstrings and glutes are muscles the extend the hip and flex the knee, which are huge aspects of the pedal stroke. Definitely my perception is that on the...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
03-21-18, 06:15 PM
Replies: 11,266
Views: 513,211
Posted By Heathpack

Racer Ex, nice bling collection. Be sure to ask...

Racer Ex, nice bling collection. Be sure to ask for your surgical staples in a to-go bag too.
Hermes, I am all about the glute. Maybe I should take up golf?! Nah between cycling & sailing I...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
03-14-18, 03:56 PM
Replies: 11,266
Views: 513,211
Posted By Heathpack

Heal up, Racer Ex and feel better.

Heal up, Racer Ex and feel better.
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
03-03-18, 02:55 PM
Replies: 11,266
Views: 513,211
Posted By Heathpack

Sounds interesting, Hermes. Our favorite...

Sounds interesting, Hermes.

Our favorite quirky local production was something we saw in some tiny maybe-50-seat theater a few years ago called Pulp Shakespeare. It was the plot of Pulp Fiction...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
01-27-18, 07:06 PM
Replies: 11,266
Views: 513,211
Posted By Heathpack

Dalai, welcome back, it’s good to hear from you. ...

Dalai, welcome back, it’s good to hear from you. :)
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
01-11-18, 11:47 PM
Replies: 11,266
Views: 513,211
Posted By Heathpack

We have that virtual doc thing too with our new...

We have that virtual doc thing too with our new health insurance at work. It’s intriguing, glad to hear it worked pretty well.

Ugh on the Pink Eye though. No fun.
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
11-27-17, 05:43 PM
Replies: 11,266
Views: 513,211
Posted By Heathpack

Shut up. I got you one for Christmas.

Shut up. I got you one for Christmas.
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
10-22-17, 05:39 PM
Replies: 11,266
Views: 513,211
Posted By Heathpack

SwayLocks, I had halo/glare prior to surgery that...

SwayLocks, I had halo/glare prior to surgery that made it really difficult to see at night. What I have now is noticeable but not a problem. I can see well to drive, I can read signs at night, etc....
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
10-20-17, 10:48 PM
Replies: 11,266
Views: 513,211
Posted By Heathpack

Overall my vision is much improved with the news...

Overall my vision is much improved with the news lenses.

I do have halos around bright lights in the dark but I drive just fine at night without glasses and I also ride my bike in the dark...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
10-05-17, 10:33 PM
Replies: 11,266
Views: 513,211
Posted By Heathpack

Haha I almost sent you a text today asking if you...

Haha I almost sent you a text today asking if you had made it out alive. One of my work collegues had me change it to 'how are you feeling?' She said it sounded more positive.

I think it would...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
10-04-17, 09:50 AM
Replies: 11,266
Views: 513,211
Posted By Heathpack

Show 'em how healing is done, Racer Ex!

Show 'em how healing is done, Racer Ex!
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
09-17-17, 07:16 PM
Replies: 11,266
Views: 513,211
Posted By Heathpack

revchuck, sorry to hear about the eye. Heal up...

revchuck, sorry to hear about the eye. Heal up and dont worry to much about getting back on the bike. You'll get there when you get there.

:)
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
09-12-17, 10:50 AM
Replies: 11,266
Views: 513,211
Posted By Heathpack

Dude I have no comments on your position but do...

Dude I have no comments on your position but do want to point out that I'm jealous of how skinny you are.


:)
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
08-26-17, 08:20 AM
Replies: 11,266
Views: 513,211
Posted By Heathpack

Petroglyph. From the time before mountain bikes....

Petroglyph. From the time before mountain bikes.

https://i.imgur.com/7JIoEtc.jpg

Reno has really beautiful riding, all kinds of trails. It's kind of a mountain biking paradise.

Pro tip: in...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
08-21-17, 05:22 PM
Replies: 11,266
Views: 513,211
Posted By Heathpack

Ha! I saw this on Strava but failed to realize...

Ha! I saw this on Strava but failed to realize you were in California.

OMG I am so very non-bad-ass right now for epic rides like that.
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
08-13-17, 09:31 PM
Replies: 11,266
Views: 513,211
Posted By Heathpack

Not I. I'm puny these days for anything longer...

Not I. I'm puny these days for anything longer than 20k. ;)
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
08-09-17, 05:40 PM
Replies: 11,266
Views: 513,211
Posted By Heathpack

Things go so much more smoothly when you're...

Things go so much more smoothly when you're capable of planning 25 steps ahead. But so many people throw their hands up when asked to think just one or two steps ahead. They just do step one and...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
07-26-17, 08:41 AM
Replies: 11,266
Views: 513,211
Posted By Heathpack

No sweat band for me and I can't say I have ever...

No sweat band for me and I can't say I have ever had sweat drip into my eyes. I might be racing in cooler temps for the most part, since our TTs tend to have start times before 9:30am.

Once I had...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
07-17-17, 12:37 PM
Replies: 11,266
Views: 513,211
Posted By Heathpack

You should get one. They are fast and look...

You should get one. They are fast and look badass.


:)
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
07-17-17, 10:09 AM
Replies: 11,266
Views: 513,211
Posted By Heathpack

Looks like the price in that link is $550, which...

Looks like the price in that link is $550, which is the normal-ish price for that helmet, on the slightly expensive side actually.


???


I already have it anyway. :D
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
07-11-17, 04:53 PM
Replies: 11,266
Views: 513,211
Posted By Heathpack

:) At work, we have a white board in the...

:)


At work, we have a white board in the emergency room and I pass it every morning when I come in to work. It behooves me to know what's on that board, because some of it could me coming my...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
07-11-17, 10:56 AM
Replies: 11,266
Views: 513,211
Posted By Heathpack

Heathpack's list of tough dogs: Chesapeake Bay...

Heathpack's list of tough dogs:
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Australian Cattle Dog
Belgian Malinois and related breeds
Jack Russell Terrier
actual racing huskies
some Pit Bulls...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
07-11-17, 10:51 AM
Replies: 11,266
Views: 513,211
Posted By Heathpack

One time, one of my doxies slept the entire night...

One time, one of my doxies slept the entire night with no blanket. It was rough. Went into full-on survival mode and came out intact on the other side of dawn.


Real life true dog story.
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
07-11-17, 10:50 AM
Replies: 11,266
Views: 513,211
Posted By Heathpack

Lol dachshunds are that way too. Very tough...

Lol dachshunds are that way too. Very tough dogs, always making it through Idaho winters out in the elements like there was nothing to it. ;)
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
07-01-17, 02:21 PM
Replies: 11,266
Views: 513,211
Posted By Heathpack

revchuck, that really blows, so sorry to hear it....

revchuck, that really blows, so sorry to hear it. Hope you're back on the bike reasonably soon.

Report the pothole to whatever the appropriate agency is- city, county, state. It's harder for...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
06-14-17, 10:38 AM
Replies: 11,266
Views: 513,211
Posted By Heathpack

Congrats, globecanvas! Have a great day, enjoy...

Congrats, globecanvas! Have a great day, enjoy it. :)


We just had an anniversary and we were both like: how long have we been married again?? Neither of us could remember.


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