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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-16-12, 12:56 PM
Replies: 2,350
Views: 113,337
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Been trying a new approach to weight loss....

Been trying a new approach to weight loss. Basically I eat whatever I want (including no less than 1 ice cream cone per day) and put in a solid 2 or 3 hours a week on the bike. It's not really...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-19-12, 12:31 PM
Replies: 25,990
Views: 1,463,989
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First sort-of heat wave of the year and I'm...

First sort-of heat wave of the year and I'm moving in 5 days and haven't started packing yet. Probably not going to see a lot of time on the bike this week.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-18-12, 09:44 AM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,875,827
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I was in the S3 race too. My brain was basically...

I was in the S3 race too. My brain was basically melted by the end.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-18-12, 08:25 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,162
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I'm on loads of meds for arthritis. Diclofenac...

I'm on loads of meds for arthritis. Diclofenac for anti-inflammatory and sulfasalazine for ... well, whatever that stuff does besdie dehydrate me and turn my sweat orange is a mystery. Seems to work...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-15-12, 11:18 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,162
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I have similarly high heart rates. Resting is...

I have similarly high heart rates. Resting is around 60, threshold is 175 and maximum that goes into the low 200's. I also redline pretty easily (though I can continue pushing in the red for a...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-15-12, 09:02 AM
Replies: 22,690
Views: 842,056
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Congrats on the new wheels! Nothing like clicking...

Congrats on the new wheels! Nothing like clicking refresh on the tracking page every 3 minutes.

I find out soon if I have asthma. Just did the 'methacholine challenge' test yesterday. I made it...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-15-12, 08:50 AM
Replies: 22,690
Views: 842,056
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oh, that's old news bud. a gentleman keeps all...

oh, that's old news bud. a gentleman keeps all the hirsute areas trim & tidy.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-15-12, 08:41 AM
Replies: 22,690
Views: 842,056
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Just bought a new set of clippers at Winners....

Just bought a new set of clippers at Winners. Hoping to start saving that 30 bucks a month by cutting my own hair.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-15-12, 08:33 AM
Replies: 25,990
Views: 1,463,989
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indeed.

indeed.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-15-12, 07:24 AM
Replies: 25,990
Views: 1,463,989
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Didn't end up riding last night but I feel better...

Didn't end up riding last night but I feel better this morning than I have all week. I actually don't even hate everything right now! Maybe go for a little spin tonight and then see how that goes.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-14-12, 09:37 AM
Replies: 25,990
Views: 1,463,989
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Haven't rode since the race on Sunday. Arthritis...

Haven't rode since the race on Sunday. Arthritis has flared up a bit and feeling pretty stiff and lethargic...I feel like I'm a good decade or two older than I actually am. Going to show up for the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-11-12, 02:11 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 795,105
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Thanks for the input, CDR. It's always good to...

Thanks for the input, CDR. It's always good to get some perspective from those more experienced.

While I occasionally might be in the wind a bit more than I should, I'm usually aware when I'm...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-11-12, 11:35 AM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 795,105
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Sunday was my fourth race of the season and third...

Sunday was my fourth race of the season and third DNF. I didn't drop out but got lapped just a few hundred meters from the finish line and that's what they put on the results. Despite that result I...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-06-12, 10:20 AM
Replies: 25,990
Views: 1,463,989
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Felt like garbage yesterday so I watched the...

Felt like garbage yesterday so I watched the Transit of Venus and drank beers instead of training. Got 3x10 threshold work on tap for this aft.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-04-12, 10:51 AM
Replies: 22,690
Views: 842,056
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That is truly awesome, gsteinb.

That is truly awesome, gsteinb.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-31-12, 08:54 AM
Replies: 22,690
Views: 842,056
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I think it depends a lot on the bike. Some carbon...

I think it depends a lot on the bike. Some carbon frames are very, very stiff. Before springing for a new bike, maybe try 25 tires with a slightly lower pressure. That can do wonders to soften the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-31-12, 06:30 AM
Replies: 25,990
Views: 1,463,989
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ZeCanons on ze trainer last night. Started...

ZeCanons on ze trainer last night. Started cramping on #6 but pushed through. Despite it being a nice day out I enjoyed my indoor workout!
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-30-12, 06:24 AM
Replies: 820
Views: 33,570
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Failed to train after work yesterday. I...

Failed to train after work yesterday. I succeeded, however, in taking a nap.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-28-12, 09:00 AM
Replies: 25,990
Views: 1,463,989
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Did a good 125km on Saturday on the local...

Did a good 125km on Saturday on the local hammerfest then did beers in the park all afternoon. Sunday was too hungover too make it out for a club ride but did 5x5x5 V02's on the trainer later on....
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-24-12, 12:14 PM
Replies: 5,146
Views: 3,435,416
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:o

:o
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-24-12, 07:28 AM
Replies: 5,146
Views: 3,435,416
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really? mine is silent.

really? mine is silent.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-23-12, 12:03 PM
Replies: 5,146
Views: 3,435,416
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Not normally a big Trek fan but that Domane looks...

Not normally a big Trek fan but that Domane looks verrry niiiice!
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-22-12, 11:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,734
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My LTHR was 175 last time I tested and my max HR...

My LTHR was 175 last time I tested and my max HR can get up into the low 200's. My HR strap gives so many wack readings though, it's hard to know whether it's an error or if my heart just goes really...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-22-12, 08:48 AM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 795,105
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It is important to have perspective for sure....

It is important to have perspective for sure. Thanks bud.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-22-12, 08:27 AM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 795,105
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DNF after only two laps of six on Sunday. It was...

DNF after only two laps of six on Sunday. It was hot and I felt dizzy and was seeing stars on the second climb and didn't feel it was a good idea to continue, especially with a pack full of juniors...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-16-12, 07:24 AM
Replies: 25,990
Views: 1,463,989
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There probably is but the only ones I know of are...

There probably is but the only ones I know of are pretty busy with car traffic when I'm out riding. You gotta hit those early in the morning or risk life and limb.

I failed at my hill repeats...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-15-12, 09:31 AM
Replies: 25,990
Views: 1,463,989
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Did ~30 minutes of upper body and core last...

Did ~30 minutes of upper body and core last night. Got hill repeats on tap for tonight. I wish there was something like Sydenham in the city but I'll have to settle for some short+steep >1 minute...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-07-12, 07:31 AM
Replies: 2,350
Views: 113,337
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Weighed in at 150 on the nose this past Sunday,...

Weighed in at 150 on the nose this past Sunday, creeping ever lower towards my target of 145.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-02-12, 07:21 AM
Replies: 25,990
Views: 1,463,989
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5 sets of 5 minute intervals at a little less...

5 sets of 5 minute intervals at a little less than V02 max but only did 3 minutes rest instead of the usual 5. It was okay but I could've gone a bit harder. I feel pretty peppy today though so maybe...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-30-12, 09:17 AM
Replies: 2,350
Views: 113,337
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I was 150.4lbs on Saturday morning after a rest...

I was 150.4lbs on Saturday morning after a rest week. Down about 2lbs from a week earlier. Not too shabby considering I wasn't training. Didn't drink any booze though so that probably helped.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-30-12, 08:01 AM
Replies: 5,146
Views: 3,435,416
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http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s302/deepcondit...

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s302/deepconditioning/bmc.jpg

I think posted my bike before but this is a better shot with the steerer cut and the race wheels on.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-30-12, 07:59 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 12,759
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It's too bad that Conti doesn't make latex-tubed...

It's too bad that Conti doesn't make latex-tubed versions of it's tubular tires. I bet a GP4000S tubular with latex inner would check all the boxes for a great number of tubular enthusiasts.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-27-12, 06:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 515
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At 20 years old you will register as Elite 4 but...

At 20 years old you will register as Elite 4 but it will say U23 adjacent to that on your license. There are no road events I'm aware of where the U23's race separately. If you look at results from...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-23-12, 09:30 AM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 795,105
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Yeah, I should've just pointed and said THAT ONE...

Yeah, I should've just pointed and said THAT ONE but he was asking which were mine and what was labelled on them etc. and I was too busy trying not to panic to explain how the wheel truck (or in this...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-23-12, 09:25 AM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 795,105
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On the bright side, my teammate won so that was...

On the bright side, my teammate won so that was pretty nice.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-23-12, 09:21 AM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 795,105
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That sucks dude, sorry to hear. I got a...

That sucks dude, sorry to hear.

I got a flat roughly 30 seconds in to my race yesterday. Support vehicle was ridiculously overfilled with wheels so it took ~1 minute for guy to get my wheel (he...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-18-12, 06:40 AM
Replies: 820
Views: 33,570
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I was in the middle of doing my Tuesday night...

I was in the middle of doing my Tuesday night hills circuit when I started getting some pretty crazy heart palpitations. I've seen the doc a dozen times about them and they always says in no big deal...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-17-12, 11:27 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 12,759
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Conti tubs have a reputation of being difficult...

Conti tubs have a reputation of being difficult to mount. I wonder if it's related to them being less supple/more puncture resistant?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-17-12, 11:03 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 12,759
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I'm using Conti Competitions right now. They're...

I'm using Conti Competitions right now. They're okay, but truthfully my GP4000S clinchers with latex tubes roll nicer. I'll probably go with Veloflex Carbons or Evo Corsa CX next time. I pretty much...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-17-12, 09:24 AM
Replies: 22,690
Views: 842,056
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His book is pretty good. His prose is a touch on...

His book is pretty good. His prose is a touch on the flowery side but not so much so that it's a turn off (unlike some other well known cycling writers that cause me some major eye rolling...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-13-12, 01:43 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,659
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The Eastons are apparently quite robust. In ~9...

The Eastons are apparently quite robust. In ~9 months of riding and racing mine have not come the slightest bit out of true, so no issue for me yet. Also I saw a guy with the same wheels crash in a...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-13-12, 11:07 AM
Replies: 25,990
Views: 1,463,989
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My planned 2 hours of z2 last night got derailed...

My planned 2 hours of z2 last night got derailed by some niggling knee discomfort. So I spent an hour and a half tweaking my left cleat position trying to find a comfortable spot. With a big weekend...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-13-12, 11:04 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,659
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I'll put up another vote for get the best you can...

I'll put up another vote for get the best you can afford... but also keep an eye on the used market. I got my Easton EC90 Aero's from a trusted seller with only a couple hundred km for $800.
...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-12-12, 12:13 PM
Replies: 4,923
Views: 1,067,607
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6 oreos, 2 rice cakes and a handful of almonds....

6 oreos, 2 rice cakes and a handful of almonds. since lunch.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-12-12, 09:11 AM
Replies: 25,990
Views: 1,463,989
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Same here. I am usually panting for...

Same here. I am usually panting for breath/redlined/ready to vom long before my legs crap out.

Anyway... did ~75 mintues of mid-to-high z3 with a few dips into z4 last night (is this what SST...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-11-12, 12:33 PM
Replies: 25,990
Views: 1,463,989
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I believe it was $148. Thinking of getting one?

I believe it was $148. Thinking of getting one?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-11-12, 10:30 AM
Replies: 25,990
Views: 1,463,989
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Tried to do 5x5x5 V02 max intervals on the...

Tried to do 5x5x5 V02 max intervals on the trainer last night but I don't think I did them right. It took almost half the work interval to get my HR up to where it should've been. Also I didn't feel...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-10-12, 08:52 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,870
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I gotta say, this thread is gold. Plenty of...

I gotta say, this thread is gold. Plenty of tubular gluing information and opinions without having to endure the protracted WW thread.

I didn't even end up using my tubulars for Friday's race...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-05-12, 01:49 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,870
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A thin coat to me is like a few sheets of copy...

A thin coat to me is like a few sheets of copy paper. I guess a millimetre or so?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-05-12, 01:38 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,870
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I used 2.5 tubes of Mastik for the set and that...

I used 2.5 tubes of Mastik for the set and that was on rims that were clean as new. 2 thin coats on each rim with a day to dry between coats and a third and final coat just prior to mounting. On the...
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