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Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-26-15, 09:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,572
Posted By Yellowgiant

Scottish Sprinters. A tough combination and they...

Scottish Sprinters. A tough combination and they show up in every generation. One of the few sports that the nation of stocky, barrel chested, thick legged gingers with a temper have excelled in.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
06-10-15, 09:13 PM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 176,868
Posted By Yellowgiant

To combat DOMS I do 2 days of easy active...

To combat DOMS I do 2 days of easy active recovery. That consists of 1 hr road sessions not exceeding 25/kph or 30 mins on the rollers easy spinning. Any time after day 2 and if I still am feeling...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
06-06-15, 08:50 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 783,196
Posted By Yellowgiant

Im building up some new training wheels on a set...

Im building up some new training wheels on a set of 32h Mavic GP4 Rims. Not looking for the cheapest option out there, but something that is very strong and dependable - mostly sprint work outs. If...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-10-15, 12:02 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 783,196
Posted By Yellowgiant

This is exactly the information I was hoping for....

This is exactly the information I was hoping for. The app from Quinn is perfect for what I need. Great tip on practicing the warm up. It's always something that i've struggled with.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-10-15, 06:57 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 783,196
Posted By Yellowgiant

If you just had rollers to ride, how would that...

If you just had rollers to ride, how would that change your warm up? I would assume a road bike would be used vs. track bike?
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-09-15, 03:00 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 783,196
Posted By Yellowgiant

This is helpful. I am referring to zero...

This is helpful.

I am referring to zero track time. But I like the 20 mins on the rollers you listed.

I had a feeling the the trainer was the only real way to go to get the right load.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-09-15, 02:20 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 783,196
Posted By Yellowgiant

Ya but it was after a 20-30 lap paceline with a...

Ya but it was after a 20-30 lap paceline with a burnout to finish it off.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-09-15, 02:14 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 783,196
Posted By Yellowgiant

I am struggling with my warm up before my 200m...

I am struggling with my warm up before my 200m sprint qualifications. Ive been warming up on my road bike on the rollers so I can increase resistance and put a bit of a load on my legs beforehand....
Forum: Eastern Canada
03-07-15, 12:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,165
Posted By Yellowgiant

I'm in Milton too. I ride with Racer Sportif in...

I'm in Milton too. I ride with Racer Sportif in Oakville for the last 8 years. They have lots of track time for members too.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-15, 12:46 PM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 938,343
Posted By Yellowgiant

These are all pre-order. And it closes April...

These are all pre-order. And it closes April 01/2015

MEN'S KITS (http://uniteddesignco.com/men-s-kits.html)

Free hat too.
Forum: Eastern Canada
01-16-10, 05:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 537
Posted By Yellowgiant

I guess the first questions is where in relation...

I guess the first questions is where in relation to the city do you live and do you currently have a shop you consider your local. If you are considering getting into racing again, consider Lapdogs -...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-21-09, 08:31 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,576
Posted By Yellowgiant

When you drop down from the big ring to the...

When you drop down from the big ring to the small, the change from 53 to 34 would be far too dramatic for your legs to take. Physically you would not like such a drop. Especially if you were in the...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-09, 10:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,524
Posted By Yellowgiant

Tight. You want your shoes tight. When you first...

Tight. You want your shoes tight. When you first buy them they should almost feel too small. You need to break them in to become one with you, so to speak. There a number of reasons why you would do...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-09, 08:05 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,189
Posted By Yellowgiant

titanium stem, aluminum bars, carbon seatpost

titanium stem, aluminum bars, carbon seatpost
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-25-09, 12:18 PM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,891,551
Posted By Yellowgiant

http://aquilacycles.com/2008/Main_bikes/Main%20ima...

http://aquilacycles.com/2008/Main_bikes/Main%20images/Mondialcx/MainMondial01.jpg
(http://aquilacycles.com/2008/Main_bikes/Main%20images/Mondialcx/MainMondial01.jpg)
This is my Cross racer as well...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-25-09, 12:08 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,321
Posted By Yellowgiant

What are the thoughts on running a Mich. MUD on...

What are the thoughts on running a Mich. MUD on the back and a Mich. JET on the front?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-09, 07:41 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,568
Posted By Yellowgiant

You should see what happen to their forks.

You should see what happen to their forks.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-09, 07:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 391
Posted By Yellowgiant

Easily done with clear. I have an EC 90 Aero and...

Easily done with clear. I have an EC 90 Aero and am going to re-paint over the winter to match my frame.

If you want a mirrored finish spray a couple coats, wet sand and clear again. Another wet...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-09, 07:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,608
Posted By Yellowgiant

question: How do you know your cadence if you...

question: How do you know your cadence if you don't have a cadence function on you computer?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-17-09, 09:30 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,311
Posted By Yellowgiant

I've seen some of the guys that race in Florida....

I've seen some of the guys that race in Florida. Don't worry at 250, you won't be the biggest guy in the pack. By far.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-29-09, 08:48 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,506
Posted By Yellowgiant

http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs200...

http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs200.snc1/6774_114059767190_571342190_2797445_1100529_n.jpg
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-27-09, 07:20 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 5,774
Posted By Yellowgiant

Cadel hasn't really had the backing other winning...

Cadel hasn't really had the backing other winning teams had in terms of depth. Maybe the carrot will be help Lance in 2010 and 2011 you're the man.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-09, 02:59 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,431
Posted By Yellowgiant

Go to the front and pull for a bit, keeping the...

Go to the front and pull for a bit, keeping the current tempo. Slowly bring the average speed up more and more and more. You'll start stringing out the group and when everyone gets home their legs...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-27-09, 02:47 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 5,774
Posted By Yellowgiant

Who said winning has anything to do with youth?...

Who said winning has anything to do with youth? If the new team employs the same race tactics that got Lance 7 previous wins, they'll have a hard time getting time on him. It would be ill planed to...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-27-09, 02:23 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 5,774
Posted By Yellowgiant

If Wiggo is going to jump ship it'll be to the...

If Wiggo is going to jump ship it'll be to the uber budget team that is keen on requiting UK talent, Team Sky
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-27-09, 02:05 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 5,774
Posted By Yellowgiant

I could see Evans going to CDP or a french crew.

I could see Evans going to CDP or a french crew.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-02-09, 12:58 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,625
Posted By Yellowgiant

Great Picks. Kreuziger will turn a lot of heads...

Great Picks. Kreuziger will turn a lot of heads if he hasn't already. Kim Kirchen deserves to be on a list too. He's been quite so far this season, but he has the team to do something.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-02-09, 12:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 605
Posted By Yellowgiant

Padraig was the sign off Padraig Marrey is...

Padraig was the sign off

Padraig Marrey is what I am guessing. But that is just a guess.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-02-09, 11:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 605
Posted By Yellowgiant

belgium kneewarmers

These guys are hanging up the blog to start something new. I hope they keep up the same style of posting on the new site they started. Some great blogs here.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-09, 01:06 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,082
Posted By Yellowgiant

I can't help but do the same thing!

I can't help but do the same thing!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-09, 08:08 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,974
Posted By Yellowgiant

All of this stuff you need to carry will fin...

All of this stuff you need to carry will fin neatly in the pockets of your jersey inside a ziplock bag. Forget the patch kit and bring a spare tube and levers. There - I just saved you 10 lbs!:thumb:
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-15-09, 08:16 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,161
Posted By Yellowgiant

I guess it is true what they say about guys that...

I guess it is true what they say about guys that race crits are fat. I can't get over the size of these guys. I have seen skinnier guys riding mountain bikes with cargo shorts on a charity then that...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-09, 12:47 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 4,803
Posted By Yellowgiant

wheel suckers = leaches. Feel free to place...

wheel suckers = leaches.

Feel free to place one finger to the side of your nose and then give a strong blow. That should remove any leaches. If he says anything just reply with a " oh, I didn't...
Forum: Eastern Canada
06-01-09, 11:42 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 13,833
Posted By Yellowgiant

Wow, what an ignorant comment. If you were to...

Wow, what an ignorant comment. If you were to spend more than a fleeting second in the store, you would have realized that these guys are some of the best in the business, and if you are a good...
Forum: Eastern Canada
05-26-09, 02:54 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 13,833
Posted By Yellowgiant

Racer Sportif. Both Oakville and Bloor West...

Racer Sportif. Both Oakville and Bloor West locations are great. Dennis will set you up.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-09, 08:43 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 8,848
Posted By Yellowgiant

yes. To each their own. If you are building...

yes. To each their own.

If you are building or repairing you bike yourself, you can be riding your spare. If you want to spend your time building things get a set of tinker toys.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-09, 08:15 AM
Replies: 300
Views: 30,694
Posted By Yellowgiant

Crawl back under your rock.

Crawl back under your rock.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-09, 09:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 759
Posted By Yellowgiant

Unless the weather was really hot, you don't need...

Unless the weather was really hot, you don't need that kind of fluid. I did a metric this am and used a single 500ml bottle with e-load in it. I also had 2 cliff shots. and i felt fine after. You...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-09, 10:03 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,651
Posted By Yellowgiant

The only break in issues you night run into would...

The only break in issues you night run into would be cable related. But I am pretty sure DA cables come pre-stretched.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-09, 01:41 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,352
Posted By Yellowgiant

100k The first part of my Sunday group ride.

100k The first part of my Sunday group ride.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-09, 09:05 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,279
Posted By Yellowgiant

Also is was always intended to be a TT bike.

Also is was always intended to be a TT bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-09, 09:02 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,279
Posted By Yellowgiant

The bike is a Cervelo ONE. From what I know the...

The bike is a Cervelo ONE. From what I know the going rate is around $1000.00 with similar specs. I am guessing age wise it is a 1999-2001. Hope this helps.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-09, 08:32 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 4,867
Posted By Yellowgiant

I am no longer a fair weather rider either. But...

I am no longer a fair weather rider either. But my last venture out in the rain resulted in my loosing traction on a rail way track. I went down pretty hard and ruined a good pair of DiMarchi winter...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-09, 08:30 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 10,477
Posted By Yellowgiant

Fantastic read. I tried to get my wife to read it...

Fantastic read. I tried to get my wife to read it but she feels annoyed with getting up early every Sunday to go sit in the cold and wait for me to pass by her twice an hour. She didn't find it as...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-09, 06:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,708
Posted By Yellowgiant

Is it a star or torx bit?

Is it a star or torx bit?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-09, 08:21 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 9,676
Posted By Yellowgiant

By the name of the thread I though it was going...

By the name of the thread I though it was going to be about a 3T replacement fork Cervelo that was used to replace the earlier OEM versions, breaking and have a catastrophic failure.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-09, 09:27 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 9,676
Posted By Yellowgiant

Ohhhh.... Myyyy..... Godddddd!!!!!

Ohhhh.... Myyyy..... Godddddd!!!!!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-09, 09:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 957
Posted By Yellowgiant

Lemond has joined the league of bike brands that...

Lemond has joined the league of bike brands that no longer exist.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-09, 02:05 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 4,410
Posted By Yellowgiant

Wheelsuckers are maggots.

Wheelsuckers are maggots.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-09, 12:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,491
Posted By Yellowgiant

I'm done saying hi. So you'll just get passed....

I'm done saying hi. So you'll just get passed. We'll have to see how the burrito with extra beans I had for lunch works tonight.
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