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Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-09, 02:36 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,375
Posted By spunky

My standard gears on the flats are either 53/19...

My standard gears on the flats are either 53/19 or 53/17. My commuter is geared 48/16. My cadence is usually 80-100 rpms.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-16-09, 04:07 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,600
Posted By spunky

According to the paper I was 19th....thought I...

According to the paper I was 19th....thought I was a bit higher than that. But like I say, I was stupid and was at the back of the field when we hit the first hill and wasted a lot of energy just...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-16-09, 12:37 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,600
Posted By spunky

Sorry to hear that. Was in that big crash on the...

Sorry to hear that. Was in that big crash on the first lap?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-16-09, 12:16 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,600
Posted By spunky

Nice job. I agree, that field was kinda'...

Nice job. I agree, that field was kinda' sketchy....one bad crash early on, then two guys went wide on the curves heading south on lap 2 and flew off the road at 25+ mph and finally those guys that...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-14-09, 12:52 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,988
Posted By spunky

Here's a good little account of the Oak School...

Here's a good little account of the Oak School charity ride he did a couple years ago:
http://www.pedalpushersonline.com/?CID=1058
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-02-09, 11:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 564
Posted By spunky

When I want more resistance on my rollers, I just...

When I want more resistance on my rollers, I just fold up an old towel and put it under the rollers. Not very scientific in terms of accurate adjustability, but it's cheap and I can get enough...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-31-09, 10:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,313
Posted By spunky

Unless your last name happens to be Cancellara. ;)

Unless your last name happens to be Cancellara. ;)
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-27-09, 08:31 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,032
Posted By spunky

That's what I was trying to point out...it's a...

That's what I was trying to point out...it's a matter of total effort that determines rate of caloric consumption, not terrain. It was the OP that thought climbing would burn more. So I countered...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-27-09, 02:49 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,032
Posted By spunky

I posted the link previously. 7 mph is not very...

I posted the link previously. 7 mph is not very fast up a 5% grade for a 150lb rider. On the other hand, riding 25 mph solo for one hour is very difficult for most. That's the point. It's all...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-27-09, 11:25 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,032
Posted By spunky

That depends upon what kind of pace you keep. ...

That depends upon what kind of pace you keep. According to this site: http://www.kreuzotter.de/english/espeed.htm, riding 25 mph for one hour on the flats burns nearly twice as many calories as...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-20-09, 04:53 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 5,898
Posted By spunky

This was my experience with my last ticket where...

This was my experience with my last ticket where I got cited for "unsafe passing on the right." I had all the applicable vehicle codes and had prepared my defense. When we went to trial, the cop...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-09, 06:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 687
Posted By spunky

I don't know about the bibs...but their leg...

I don't know about the bibs...but their leg warmers are great. 25 degrees out when I left the house this morning and my legs never felt cold.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-15-09, 12:59 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,802
Posted By spunky

Not necessarily....one's weight can change...

Not necessarily....one's weight can change whether or not they're conciously/deliberately making a choice to change it or not.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-14-09, 10:24 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,802
Posted By spunky

Dude....you are way over simplifying things. ...

Dude....you are way over simplifying things. "Deliberate" has nothing to do with it. My own weight does fluctuate between seasons based upon training intensity, volume and diet. Go take a few...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-14-09, 02:16 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,802
Posted By spunky

The reason why it's most effective to exercise in...

The reason why it's most effective to exercise in order to achieve and maintain weight loss is because exercise increases the BMR. Just cutting out calories works to a certain extent. But...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-06-09, 12:04 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,744
Posted By spunky

Any interval that makes me want to barf.

Any interval that makes me want to barf.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-01-09, 02:19 AM
Replies: 421
Views: 22,640
Posted By spunky

I think this issue is much more relevant to the...

I think this issue is much more relevant to the issue of time trials. Having the $$$ to spend on a full out TT rig with disc wheels can give a significant advantage over someone who doesn't have...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-27-08, 12:53 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,487
Posted By spunky

Really........

Really........
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-25-08, 11:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,487
Posted By spunky

Sounds like a great way to blow out your knees to...

Sounds like a great way to blow out your knees to me.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-08, 10:56 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,380
Posted By spunky

Yup....I have a short climb that takes about 2...

Yup....I have a short climb that takes about 2 minutes with a lead out on the flats I use for big ring work (5%), a steeper (6-7%) 1 mile climb that I use for high cadence work and two 5-6% 3 and 6...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-01-08, 04:28 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,757
Posted By spunky

Except you can't upgrade based upon TT's.

Except you can't upgrade based upon TT's.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-01-08, 04:21 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,074
Posted By spunky

I've always thought that comfort is a bit more...

I've always thought that comfort is a bit more important than aero. If you're not comfortable, then you're going to have a harder time producing peak power. That said, a longer stem will make you...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-01-08, 04:07 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,624
Posted By spunky

Haven't read the posts, but if you want to get...

Haven't read the posts, but if you want to get strong....take a pull at 24-30 mph.....recover in the draft for a bit, than pull again. Repeat this cycle for 40-100 miles over a month or two and then...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-08, 10:03 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,948
Posted By spunky

Ninkasi Believer Double Red ...

Ninkasi Believer Double Red

http://www.ninkasibrewing.com/
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-08, 01:56 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,229
Posted By spunky

I like local: http://www.cafemam.com/

I like local: http://www.cafemam.com/
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-08, 02:29 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,473
Posted By spunky

Wow....glad you're such an authority on what...

Wow....glad you're such an authority on what people should be spending their money on.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-08, 08:30 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 8,121
Posted By spunky

Haven't read all the posts on this, but I'd ask...

Haven't read all the posts on this, but I'd ask yourself one question: If you crossed an intersection against a red light and happened to get pasted by a car you failed to see, do you think your...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-19-08, 11:54 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,287
Posted By spunky

Many people mistakenly believe that overtraining...

Many people mistakenly believe that overtraining is simply about volume of exercise. You have to take into consideration all of the other factors/stressors in your life. The fact that you admit...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-08, 10:14 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,763
Posted By spunky

The other trick is to learn where the spots are...

The other trick is to learn where the spots are that the attacks usually go down. Otherwise, you're liable to be caught off guard working hard at the front when someone decides to go. Watch the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-08, 09:16 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,728
Posted By spunky

Bought a pair of S-Works a year and a half ago...

Bought a pair of S-Works a year and a half ago and have been using their standard red insert. This combo immediately helped correct a bad varus condition.....not perfect, but way better than the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-08, 01:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 907
Posted By spunky

That all depends upon how hard you ride.

That all depends upon how hard you ride.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-08, 10:22 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,153
Posted By spunky

I've always been leery of eating dried fruit...

I've always been leery of eating dried fruit snacks on rides. I've heard they tend to use more water in the digestive process which could potentially accelerate dehydration rates.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-15-08, 11:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,057
Posted By spunky

Agreed....just keep training and quit worrying...

Agreed....just keep training and quit worrying about the numbers. Don't let them hinder your goals. Two years ago, riding in a pack at 30 mph was nearly inconceivable to me, in a sense. Now, I do...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-12-08, 08:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,736
Posted By spunky

Just the number of where your LT is doesn't mean...

Just the number of where your LT is doesn't mean much. More importantly, what percentage is that of your VO2 max and max HR? Also, knowing what wattage you're kicking out at that LT is beneficial...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-30-08, 08:24 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,131
Posted By spunky

........Until your metabolism becomes more...

........Until your metabolism becomes more efficient and adapts and.....until you hit 40 ;)
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-13-08, 09:46 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,629
Posted By spunky

BDG, every team is a bit different and a lot of...

BDG, every team is a bit different and a lot of it has to do with the goals and personalities of it's riders. I've been on three different teams in town and really thought a lot about it this last...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-13-08, 07:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 968
Posted By spunky

I was part of that fun last year....it was...

I was part of that fun last year....it was unusually hot for that time of year and they did run out of water in the feeds. We came into the first feed zone and they were handing out small 20 oz....
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-10-07, 01:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,167
Posted By spunky

True...That's always a factor to consider. I...

True...That's always a factor to consider. I guess I was mostly referring to those folks who aren't even willing to try to get a break started and just want to sit in and hope they can take the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-10-07, 12:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,167
Posted By spunky

I agree with everyone about the wheelsucker...

I agree with everyone about the wheelsucker racing smart and Duke's suggestions for breaking him. But what struck me in the OP's post was the comment of lack of interest of others to make the break...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-09-07, 10:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,006
Posted By spunky

The plug should go down into the steer tube as...

The plug should go down into the steer tube as far down as the stem is. This way, the stem as something other than a carbon fiber hollow tube to clamp onto which could crush it. If it doesn't go...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-07, 03:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,199
Posted By spunky

I actually looked at the WCS Classic Bars. But I...

I actually looked at the WCS Classic Bars. But I read some reviews that claimed they were a bit flexy. Right wrong or indifferent, I went with carbon.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-07, 11:50 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,199
Posted By spunky

Used to use an old set of Cinelli 66's....loved...

Used to use an old set of Cinelli 66's....loved them but they were pretty heavy at 332g.
Then rode with some FSA Wing Pros....liked the wing but were super flexy in the drops at 277g.
Now using a...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
10-20-07, 10:51 PM
Replies: 1,289
Views: 133,525
Posted By spunky

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee151/spunkride...

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee151/spunkrider/TubularKitty.jpg
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-20-07, 03:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,675
Posted By spunky

Your nausea could be the result of several...

Your nausea could be the result of several things. Are you eating a lot before and during the ride? What foods? It could also be that you're consuming too much fluids and have lots of water...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-07, 07:28 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,338
Posted By spunky

I understand what you're trying to express...but...

I understand what you're trying to express...but technically it's not true. Trail braking is when you have the brakes on when entering a turn and you gradually release them until the apex is...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-18-07, 11:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 387
Posted By spunky

PBK Cables

Anybody ever use the PBK cablesets? Tempted to try a set on my rain bike....at $12.43 they're way cheaper than Campy. But I'm wondering if they're any good.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-15-07, 08:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 815
Posted By spunky

You don't want to necessarily forget about...

You don't want to necessarily forget about anaerobic training, but the caution is that you run the risk of peaking or burning out early in the season. It all really depends upon what your goals are...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-12-07, 12:45 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,430
Posted By spunky

Actually...they have taken a lot of hits. This...

Actually...they have taken a lot of hits. This was just the straw that broke the camel's back so to speak.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-12-07, 11:24 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,430
Posted By spunky

I have a set of Vigor SL's that I raced and...

I have a set of Vigor SL's that I raced and trained on all spring and summer....probably around 5,000 miles or more. Only trued them once and that was because I hit a nasty sinkhole. Even then they...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-07, 02:18 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,680
Posted By spunky

My measurements are the same as yours and I ride...

My measurements are the same as yours and I ride a 54 soloist team and it's great.
I race with it too and still manage to get about 3 1/4 - 3 1/2" of drop on a 90mm stem.
You should be fine on a 54.
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