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Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
04-06-18, 07:03 PM
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Views: 503,720
Posted By Bandera

Whoah. :eek: Nasty shunt. Best wishes for...

Whoah. :eek:

Nasty shunt.
Best wishes for a speedy & full recovery.

-Bandera
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
02-28-18, 02:09 PM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,720
Posted By Bandera

This is the same technique, for a slightly...

This is the same technique, for a slightly different purpose, that my Zen teacher employed using a Keisaku.:twitchy:
Highly effective. ;)

-Bandera
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
02-15-18, 12:16 PM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,720
Posted By Bandera

Yep. It's a tradition. Sazerac Company...

Yep. It's a tradition.

Sazerac Company (http://www.sazerac.com/cocktail.aspx)

-Bandera
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
02-15-18, 11:33 AM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,720
Posted By Bandera

I pulled-up Lame, the Vet was going to shoot me...

I pulled-up Lame, the Vet was going to shoot me but since I'm already out-to-pasture was given 7-10 days off the bike, a cane, a bottle of Rye whiskey and a copy of Fallout 4 for Xbox. :foo:
Good...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
01-18-18, 08:37 PM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,720
Posted By Bandera

Finally, my kind of Sports Bar.......:thumb: ...

Finally, my kind of Sports Bar.......:thumb:

-Bandera
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
01-07-18, 09:12 AM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,720
Posted By Bandera

An excellent question with the answer: It...

An excellent question with the answer: It Depends. :foo:
How much base does a Junior, Cat 3 who never sees anything other than a local Crit, woman track sprinter, new senior club rider or Nat'l team...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
01-04-18, 04:17 PM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,720
Posted By Bandera

No doubt about it, we were young aggressive...

No doubt about it, we were young aggressive testosterone-poisoned dolts willing to throw down anytime. Our coach had just the recipe to keep that under control, build club cohesion and do some solid...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
01-04-18, 08:22 AM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,720
Posted By Bandera

How Many Base Miles do You Really Need?

Interesting article in VN.
Seems that my old school coach's regimen of putting in those long winter base miles at a "conversational" pace to build into the hard work of the racing season wasn't...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
12-21-17, 03:42 PM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,720
Posted By Bandera

Two beautiful winter-warm days to roll about at a...

Two beautiful winter-warm days to roll about at a sub-town-bike pace.
Just letting the legs know that they will be required for actual work in the near future.

The Merckx needs to go down for...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
12-11-17, 07:26 PM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,720
Posted By Bandera

Thinking is not a big deal around here in County...

Thinking is not a big deal around here in County Officialdom circles while expediency is:
"We need sand but we have this great ugly pile of chip intended for the annual rural road-ruining project so...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
12-10-17, 07:01 PM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,720
Posted By Bandera

It actually snowed ~2" here, a 30 year record, a...

It actually snowed ~2" here, a 30 year record, a few nights ago.
The county spread the nasty "chip" used to create our famously horrid "chip-seal" surfaces on every bridge to provide some semblance...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
11-14-17, 07:48 AM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,720
Posted By Bandera

Good eye, it's fitted w/ a New Departure single...

Good eye, it's fitted w/ a New Departure single speed coaster brake hub which has less internal drag than Bendix models giving that important technical edge in the TT. :thumb:
The USAC's addition of...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
11-13-17, 03:43 PM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,720
Posted By Bandera

Yep, that's my TT bike! :twitchy: The streamer...

Yep, that's my TT bike! :twitchy:
The streamer length and chainguard aerodynamics are slightly non-conforming to UCI rules but the carrier rack is exactly the same model Dumoulin uses.

-Bandera
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
11-11-17, 02:56 PM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,720
Posted By Bandera

Fitted a small Arkel handlebar bag onto the...

Fitted a small Arkel handlebar bag onto the winter/wet bike to go w/ the full mudguards and cheerful brass bell.
With a rain jacket & some gels, room to stash arm/leg warmers a gilet and my 'phone...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
11-05-17, 08:06 PM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,720
Posted By Bandera

A rider is shown with what looks to me like a...

A rider is shown with what looks to me like a purpose built road FG TT machine w/ track ends, two brakes fitted, bullhorns & aero clip-ons, 4 spoke front, disc rear, aero helmet and skin suit.
...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
11-05-17, 06:07 PM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,720
Posted By Bandera

AJ, There are times posted for 10 and 25...

AJ,

There are times posted for 10 and 25 miles, 24.19 for 10 miles and 54.08 for 25 is getting it done on a 72 GI FG. :thumb:
Since I ride a 70 GI fixed on the road it does sound like fun, I'd...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
11-05-17, 12:42 PM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,720
Posted By Bandera

A.W.E (Arthur Winston Edward)...

A.W.E (Arthur Winston Edward) Balderdash-Farmington-Smythe, known to his public school chums as "Wonky", set his club's slowest 100 mile TT record from Saint-Fred on Avon to Morris Minor riding a...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
11-04-17, 05:19 PM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,720
Posted By Bandera

Medium Gear Time Trials: Fixed Wheel...

Medium Gear Time Trials:

Fixed Wheel (http://www.fixedwheel.co.uk/)

http://www.fixedwheel.co.uk/mgleague17.htm

Gotta love the Brits. :thumb:
That's something I would do, 10 or 25 miles...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
10-24-17, 05:10 PM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,720
Posted By Bandera

Strong North winds and sparkling blue skies...

Strong North winds and sparkling blue skies brought to mind an old workout to attempt:

On a flat road into a headwind
Shift into a really Big Gear, stand up, hold the hoods and with assertive...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
10-22-17, 07:20 PM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,720
Posted By Bandera

As a trackie you are not required to operate your...

As a trackie you are not required to operate your machine outdoors at all, certainly not on wet roads under any circumstances.
You are absolved by ancient custom from knowing what a mudguard is or...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
10-22-17, 02:36 PM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,720
Posted By Bandera

Yep, I am an idiot. Another front rolled...

Yep, I am an idiot.

Another front rolled though in the night and instead of springing out of bed, climbing the roof and waving a golf club over my head while standing in a bucket of water I waited...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
10-21-17, 09:49 AM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,720
Posted By Bandera

Mis-read the weather radar (again) and had to put...

Mis-read the weather radar (again) and had to put my head down and do a desultory TT-ish effort to get home before the front hit.
I find oncoming traffic running their windshield wipers and close-by...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
10-18-17, 09:57 AM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,720
Posted By Bandera

That track looks almost as rough as Brown Deer...

That track looks almost as rough as Brown Deer "back when"....:twitchy:

-Bandera
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
09-01-17, 08:43 AM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,720
Posted By Bandera

After a long hiatus I re-installed Strava on my...

After a long hiatus I re-installed Strava on my 'phone to not have to start/stop timers on three private segments I use for short HIIT work.
Looking at the download I saw that Captain Fast had...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
08-24-17, 07:26 AM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,720
Posted By Bandera

Yep, depending on Harvey's landfall 8-20" of rain...

Yep, depending on Harvey's landfall 8-20" of rain forecast for the next two days in my area.
Drought or flooding: welcome to TX. :foo:

Going out after a cup of coffee for an hour or so to shake...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
08-02-17, 12:21 PM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,720
Posted By Bandera

Did you know that it's possible to get really,...

Did you know that it's possible to get really, really relaxed/rested in Colorado now and gain three pounds in just a few days? :foo: True. :thumb:

Update on the Sorta-Annual FG Century/Death...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
07-12-17, 10:55 AM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,720
Posted By Bandera

Mon: Recovery ride Tue: Chores ( gotta eat ) ...

Mon: Recovery ride
Tue: Chores ( gotta eat )
Today: Tempo work 80-90 Rpm Up=On, Down=Off
Tomorrow: 1-2 hrs FG on a flat-ish Loop ( depending on wind conditions )

-Bandera
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
07-09-17, 07:24 PM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,720
Posted By Bandera

Tempo work today: Up = On Down = Off ...

Tempo work today:

Up = On
Down = Off

80-90 Rpm w/ the HRM to uh, "monitor heat rate"? :foo:
Short, sharp and hopefully effective. :twitchy:

-Bandera
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
07-05-17, 06:43 PM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,720
Posted By Bandera

TXDOT construction (finally) opened a well paved...

TXDOT construction (finally) opened a well paved route w/ a wide shoulder that is as close to Flat as possible locally.
Just as good it's aligned w/ the prevailing SE winds to get shoved along for...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
07-04-17, 11:51 AM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,720
Posted By Bandera

revchuck & Racer Ex, Traditionally, if...

revchuck & Racer Ex,

Traditionally, if three years make a "tradition", late October - early November have been chosen for this non-event to get past the heat of the year. Since the attendance...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
07-03-17, 08:54 AM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,720
Posted By Bandera

Yesterday: Power work, hill intervals X3 in 50GI ...

Yesterday: Power work, hill intervals X3 in 50GI
Today: Recovery, Zone 1-2 for ~ 1 hour
Tomorrow: Mini TTs, 2 miles up a false flat X3

Counting down to the annual fixed gear Century. :twitchy:...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
06-05-17, 06:02 PM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,720
Posted By Bandera

Captain Naked

Out on the FG this AM when Captain Naked rolls up next to me in a huge gear on his TT/Tri machine clad only in a Speedo, aero helmet and sock-less cycling shoes. :eek:
(Captain Naked is not a...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
06-01-17, 07:44 AM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,720
Posted By Bandera

Thanks all for your thoughtful responses, seems...

Thanks all for your thoughtful responses, seems that the lifespan of current dedicated TT machines is not that of a Bic razor's. ;)

Last week I was reading "Sex, Lies and Handlebar Tape", the...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
05-31-17, 09:09 AM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,720
Posted By Bandera

For you dedicated TT types, what is the "shelf...

For you dedicated TT types, what is the "shelf life" of a TT bike these days?

When I started racing for a TT one would fit the light wheels, a straight block & mechanical stopwatch holder, bury...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
05-30-17, 04:00 PM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,720
Posted By Bandera

After seeing some stupid hardware "failures"...

After seeing some stupid hardware "failures" during races that were totally avoidable like slipping rear wheels at the start, dumping chains on front shifts and not being able to get into bottom/top...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
05-28-17, 04:07 PM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,720
Posted By Bandera

NY Times Article

The Best Exercise for Aging Muscles:

"subjects who did the interval workouts showed increases in the number and health of their mitochondria — an impact that was particularly pronounced among the...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
05-24-17, 05:42 PM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,720
Posted By Bandera

TXDOT construction project completion after 2 1/2...

TXDOT construction project completion after 2 1/2 years opened up good access to the East where flattish roads suitable for FG riding are again available w/o loading the bike into the truck to...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
05-21-17, 05:45 PM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,720
Posted By Bandera

FG riding on the road is relentless, the old...

FG riding on the road is relentless, the old school regimen where 1937, 1967 or 2017 are: Same, same.

An hour or so today on a FG in rolling terrain for me.
No batteries required. ;)

-Bandera
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
03-28-17, 10:27 PM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,720
Posted By Bandera

Actually I do have a larger Carradice Barley...

Actually I do have a larger Carradice Barley canvas seatbag but this '70's Schwinn Approved "Made in England" model perched on it's steel Miller bag carrier has hauled many a free range chicken and...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
03-28-17, 06:19 PM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,720
Posted By Bandera

Back to the Future?

Today I planned a FG timed out 'n back to "see where I was" in terms of (eroded) fitness but weather conditions presented gusty winds w/ a sure chance of rain.

Abandoning 19th century FG...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
03-22-17, 04:49 PM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,720
Posted By Bandera

Imagine a time in cycle racing when there was No:...

Imagine a time in cycle racing when there was No:

History
Heros
Coaches
Dogma
"Proper" Equipment
Limits

That was what the early years of racing MTB in NORBA was like.
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
03-16-17, 04:41 PM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,720
Posted By Bandera

It's Spring in my slice of TX with Bluebonnets...

It's Spring in my slice of TX with Bluebonnets blooming, oak pollen turning everything green and the Coastal Fetch ramping up.
For those not local the Coastal Fetch is a weather phenomenon that...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
03-01-17, 05:05 PM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,720
Posted By Bandera

A weak cold front blew in overnight so a session...

A weak cold front blew in overnight so a session of pedaling technique was in order:
Maintain >90 RPM up a one mile false flat directly into the rising wind, turn off to loop around & recover....
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
02-07-17, 06:17 PM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,720
Posted By Bandera

Not a big surprise that where I live horses are a...

Not a big surprise that where I live horses are a part of the environment with everything from working stock, traditional rodeo, quarter horse racing and equestrian events all around. Certain routes...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
02-03-17, 08:17 AM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,720
Posted By Bandera

I just checked w/ Captain Fast, icon of The 41....

I just checked w/ Captain Fast, icon of The 41. :foo:
That old machine is no longer obsolescent it is Obsolete and must be replaced immediately w/ the latest uber-aer0/hydraulic...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
02-02-17, 12:46 PM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,720
Posted By Bandera

It is a multidimensional Olympic event: The...

It is a multidimensional Olympic event: The Combined Tool-Fling/Expletive Howl.
Scoring is based on: Distance of Fling (1/3) Decibel of Howl (1/3) and a 1-5 Judgement of how disturbingly creative...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
02-01-17, 05:34 PM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,720
Posted By Bandera

Weird strong SW winds for days are keeping me off...

Weird strong SW winds for days are keeping me off of the traditional FG rides but w/ unseasonably warm temps it's been a day of technique work holding 90RPM+ into the wind and up a false flat for a...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
01-12-17, 06:54 PM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,720
Posted By Bandera

I inherited a bubble thin crystal balloon style...

I inherited a bubble thin crystal balloon style brandy snifter set that have to be >75 years old that I use on the rare occasions that the VSOP is called forth.
As an aside I'm reading Zola's "The...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
01-12-17, 06:20 PM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,720
Posted By Bandera

Went to my new Medicine Man today (the previous...

Went to my new Medicine Man today (the previous one retired or ascended directly to heaven sitting slightly above God according to MD belief).

Labs very good, this that & the other surprisingly...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
01-03-17, 04:43 PM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,720
Posted By Bandera

Stop your legs from fighting (themselves)

Interesting podcast on Neuromuscular training from Velonews Fast Talk:

Fast Talk, ep. 8: Stop your legs from fighting (themselves) | VeloNews.com...
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