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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-21-22, 03:56 PM
Replies: 7,120
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Posted By furiousferret

Like burnthesheep said, I believe speed is safe,...

Like burnthesheep said, I believe speed is safe, the faster you go the safer. Some of my commutes I have to share the road with cars going over 70 mph, and the longer it takes them to overtake me...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-20-22, 08:59 AM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,731
Posted By furiousferret

Past few years the Tour has been depressing for...

Past few years the Tour has been depressing for us Americans. Outside Sepp Kuss, there really hasn't been much to be excited about. This year we're not lighting up the stage, but Americans are...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-13-22, 08:56 AM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,731
Posted By furiousferret

burnthesheep My team is more lax no plans...

burnthesheep

My team is more lax no plans etc, just email communication, but no one talks. In all my 60+ races I've had a teammate 5-6 times, and there really wasn't any teamwork, we just kind...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-01-22, 09:32 AM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,731
Posted By furiousferret

We have an outbreak at work, like 10% of the...

We have an outbreak at work, like 10% of the staff have it, and they're still having us come in despite working from home for 2 years. I have yet to 'technically' get it, but twice tested negative...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-18-22, 10:31 AM
Replies: 7,120
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Posted By furiousferret

I love my eTap 11, I have it on both my road...

I love my eTap 11, I have it on both my road bikes. As far as the batteries and other tech going bad in 10 years, thatīs a possibility, but tbh I would be fine charging it nightly if need be. The...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-18-21, 09:47 AM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,731
Posted By furiousferret

Our group rides are typically safe but things...

Our group rides are typically safe but things happen so we get a few crashes a year. I've learned if you crash no ones going to stop which is kind of sad. We had a guy (no one knew him) who was...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-11-21, 09:05 AM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,731
Posted By furiousferret

I used to have a boss that would leave after the...

I used to have a boss that would leave after the last person left (like 15 minutes after work?) and then send email on Outlook Webmail at 9 or 10 pm from home claiming she was still at work. I knew...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-08-21, 07:41 AM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,731
Posted By furiousferret

MSPEEDWAX | Molten Speed Wax - Waxing Your Chain...

MSPEEDWAX | Molten Speed Wax - Waxing Your Chain (https://moltenspeedwax.com/pages/waxing-your-chain)

I use that though its been said just regular parrafin is good as well.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-03-21, 11:58 AM
Replies: 7,120
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Posted By furiousferret

IMO, usually not too much you can do if the...

IMO, usually not too much you can do if the ringers are vastly stronger and in club rides that's often the case. I think its important to try something though.

Tell your teammates they just have...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-21-21, 09:01 AM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,731
Posted By furiousferret

I went up in my climbing bike from a 50 to a 52...

I went up in my climbing bike from a 50 to a 52 because I was getting killed on descents and needed the bump. It wasn't so much about FTP range, more that spinning up to 120 in a 52-11 is far more...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-11-21, 03:07 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,731
Posted By furiousferret

Today was the day every modern cyclist dreads;...

Today was the day every modern cyclist dreads; swapping out tubeless tires.

I only had to replace the rear (which was triggering because it was a different brand and now my tires don't match) and...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-27-21, 10:19 AM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,731
Posted By furiousferret

As someone who recently lost 2 dogs, sorry to...

As someone who recently lost 2 dogs, sorry to hear that gsb.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-19-21, 11:10 AM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,731
Posted By furiousferret

The whole reason I got a Jeep was so I could put...

The whole reason I got a Jeep was so I could put my bike inside. The idea of having $4000 of equipment attached to the outside of my vehicle is a bit worrysome. When I did, it never felt safe, I...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-16-21, 07:47 AM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,731
Posted By furiousferret

Ack, that looks painful Enthalpic !

Ack, that looks painful Enthalpic !
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-15-21, 10:16 AM
Replies: 7,120
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Posted By furiousferret

I'm on the fence about racing it; I can do 45+...

I'm on the fence about racing it; I can do 45+ 1-4, or 30+ 3/4. Both races are going to have heavy hitters, and as a 49 yo that can only climb, my chances are bleak. The irrational part of me feels...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-01-21, 09:27 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,731
Posted By furiousferret

Last time I sold a bike on Craigslist I had to...

Last time I sold a bike on Craigslist I had to unlock my pistol and watch through the window for a few days. I was selling my Felt about 12 years ago and someone called asking for all the details...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-30-21, 02:52 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,731
Posted By furiousferret

Good luck, its a ton of work. I have about 15 TB...

Good luck, its a ton of work. I have about 15 TB of data from my Tahiti Vacation and was going to make them into a series, then realized the amount of work it would take for a decent edit and I was...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-30-21, 11:05 AM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,731
Posted By furiousferret

Same here. Got my shot in the grocery store...

Same here. Got my shot in the grocery store right next to the milk and cottage cheese. Definitely can't smash today, even my planned recovery ride @ 55% is questionable.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-19-21, 05:55 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,731
Posted By furiousferret

That's something my nephew would do... ...

That's something my nephew would do...



I'm planning my rest week around the second shot, which is on the 29th. Apparently a lot of people get sick after the 2nd Moderna shot.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-18-21, 03:53 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,731
Posted By furiousferret

I resemble that remark...

I resemble that remark...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-17-21, 09:20 AM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,731
Posted By furiousferret

I have a 48cm bike, fits just fine in my Jeep. ...

I have a 48cm bike, fits just fine in my Jeep. Pretty sure if I was a giant over 5'9" though I'd be in the NBA and not riding bicycles. On the plus side I rarely have to duck under branches while...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-16-21, 12:45 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,731
Posted By furiousferret

I got carded for buying lotto today ...

I got carded for buying lotto today

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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-15-21, 01:52 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,731
Posted By furiousferret

My wife asked me why I always get cold, and I...

My wife asked me why I always get cold, and I told her I have a lot less fat. While that explanation was exiting my mouth, part of mind was saying 'this is a big mistake' but my mouth kept going....
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-10-21, 10:39 AM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,731
Posted By furiousferret

I bought 2 bikes in December 2019 and put maybe...

I bought 2 bikes in December 2019 and put maybe 200 miles before the pandemic hit, they've been mostly collecting dust. or used as a trainer. I didn't really ride outside last year, maybe 10 rides,...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-01-21, 07:29 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,731
Posted By furiousferret

Just recieved my Moderna vaccination; my wife put...

Just recieved my Moderna vaccination; my wife put us on wait lists all over town and it paid off. Pretty excited!
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-22-21, 02:13 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,731
Posted By furiousferret

Not for the club leaderboards; just miles,...

Not for the club leaderboards; just miles, elevation and average speed.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-22-21, 12:23 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,731
Posted By furiousferret

Funny Zwift came up, I was at the shop yesterday...

Funny Zwift came up, I was at the shop yesterday and someone referred to my miles as fake. I've been averaging about 300 miles a week on Zwift, and TBH, you throw those same hours outdoors its...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-16-21, 04:28 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,731
Posted By furiousferret

It can be used as a tool but most don't. Most of...

It can be used as a tool but most don't. Most of us have to use it to buy a house, maybe a car, etc. For us we used debt to fund new bikes, vacations, etc. Probably cost us an extra 20k in interest...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-16-21, 12:05 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,731
Posted By furiousferret

We're going all in on paying off the house. My...

We're going all in on paying off the house. My wife's checks go to that and we only live on my income. Should be 3 years. Its also forcing us to be a bit more frugal which is good for now, and...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-08-21, 03:32 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,731
Posted By furiousferret

We have a shop like that around here and it was a...

We have a shop like that around here and it was a standard 8 days. Last time I dropped it off was to fix a Campy shifter, and they way they looked at it I knew....when I showed up on the pickup day,...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-06-21, 05:37 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,731
Posted By furiousferret

Caffeine doping is back on the menu boys! ...

Caffeine doping is back on the menu boys!

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I forgot how much better pure espresso...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-05-21, 06:19 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,731
Posted By furiousferret

This is mildy infuriating: ...

This is mildy infuriating:

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It was about 5 miles from my house (I'm in SoCal),...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-03-21, 12:25 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,731
Posted By furiousferret

We found hopefully the problem with the espresso...

We found hopefully the problem with the espresso machine, but I've always learned just because you found something broken doesn't mean that's the only thing. We'll know in a few days.

The fuse...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-01-21, 01:12 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,731
Posted By furiousferret

Nice, a La Pavoni. I really thought about...

Nice, a La Pavoni. I really thought about getting one but I went semi automatic. Those require a bit more nuance.

I guess its a hobby now; when you have an espresso machine its not a chore to...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-30-21, 01:44 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,731
Posted By furiousferret

I had a $600 Breville that lasted 2 1/2 years,...

I had a $600 Breville that lasted 2 1/2 years, but the parts were plastic and not replaceable. The expensive espresso machines typically have metal and silicone pieces, most of the parts can be...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-29-21, 08:52 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,731
Posted By furiousferret

I think I'm going to buy one tomorrow. I...

I think I'm going to buy one tomorrow. I electrocuted myself trying to fix an electric piano when I was 5 and that's the extent of my electrical expertise.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-29-21, 08:34 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,731
Posted By furiousferret

For years I always wondered what the big purchase...

For years I always wondered what the big purchase in my life I am going to regret, and I've been pretty lucky until now. I usually research and review for hours and that's worked out well. However,...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-26-21, 02:01 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,731
Posted By furiousferret

Or Cat 4's in parking lots.

Or Cat 4's in parking lots.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-26-21, 12:24 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,731
Posted By furiousferret

It snowed here yesterday but I was so busy...

It snowed here yesterday but I was so busy working I didn't see it. I feel like that girl in the Ray Bradbury story who was locked in the closet the only time it stopped raining in 7 years.



I...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-23-21, 12:05 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,731
Posted By furiousferret

Yea I get that feeling. Years ago I limited...

Yea I get that feeling. Years ago I limited myself to no more than 2 tickets a draw, but its still hundreds of dollars a year.

I honestly have thought if I put that money into actual...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-21-21, 08:27 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,731
Posted By furiousferret

So my guilty habit is playing the lottery....

So my guilty habit is playing the lottery. Everyone tells me how dumb it is, usually while they are consuming some vice that costs 3x more.

Anyway, my wife called me and said someone won $600,000...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-07-21, 11:12 AM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,731
Posted By furiousferret

I just had a bone graft on my jaw, I got a tooth...

I just had a bone graft on my jaw, I got a tooth knocked out 6 years ago and am getting a post put in. Unfortunately I need bone before they put in the post.

For some reason I did not think it...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-02-21, 09:35 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,731
Posted By furiousferret

I think it would be more appropriate if baby Doge...

I think it would be more appropriate if baby Doge posted the ride report for you.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-23-20, 12:10 AM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,731
Posted By furiousferret

Probably because the Inland Empire is a poorer...

Probably because the Inland Empire is a poorer area with multi generational families living together, typically in the service industry. That's the big issue at my wife's work. She works for a...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-22-20, 11:10 AM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,731
Posted By furiousferret

Nice, I think it also acts as an ANT / Bluetooth...

Nice, I think it also acts as an ANT / Bluetooth amplifier so less dropouts.

For real though, all my wife's staff has COVID right now, she just tested negative, and our local hospital has tents. ...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-21-20, 11:08 AM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,731
Posted By furiousferret

I hate it when you order something online, pay...

I hate it when you order something online, pay extra for it to be overnighted, and the seller is like, "Lets hold on to this for a week, and then overnight it..."
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-03-20, 12:19 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,731
Posted By furiousferret

You guys sharpen knives?

You guys sharpen knives?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-27-20, 02:37 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,731
Posted By furiousferret

Was that medium_john pulling up those mountains? ...

Was that medium_john pulling up those mountains?

Nice pics.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-03-20, 11:01 AM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,731
Posted By furiousferret

Probably, we just went to a drop box last night. ...

Probably, we just went to a drop box last night. Its nice they're paving our road because we were having weeds grow through, but yeah, bad timing.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-02-20, 07:30 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,731
Posted By furiousferret

So I planned to vote in person because I always...

So I planned to vote in person because I always do and am paranoid it would get lost.

...and they're closing my road tomorrow for paving, which I didn't think was a big deal because the polling...
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