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05-04-23, 01:13 AM
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Posted By mattm

I often think about the tale you told of a junior...

I often think about the tale you told of a junior with an 11-tooth cog hidden behind their 25! That's the stuff of legends.
04-03-22, 01:51 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 9,156
Posted By mattm

Bummer! Heal up man. I got taken out at...

Bummer! Heal up man.

I got taken out at Cat’s Hill last weekend but no bad injuries besides some road rash and soreness.. mostly annoying it happened like 3 laps in!!
03-08-22, 10:47 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 9,156
Posted By mattm

Been a busy season so far! A quick summary: ...

Been a busy season so far! A quick summary:

won some early season training crits
Tried to win our first NorCal crit, Cal Aggie, but failed and came in 3rd (that's the one Jeff crashed in, which...
11-08-21, 02:01 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 36,945
Posted By mattm

I won the "Lion's Den" amateur crit last weekend!...

I won the "Lion's Den" amateur crit last weekend!

We asked to get invited to the "pro" race but were denied, so we figured the best way to prove we deserve it was to win the "people's race."
...
09-03-21, 03:16 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 36,945
Posted By mattm

Still running Terun Elite yeah, and I’ll have...

Still running Terun Elite yeah, and I’ll have y’all know we’ve beaten Mikes a few times this year already!

I did a ton of solo training last year but generally still training the same, just...
08-31-21, 01:49 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 36,945
Posted By mattm

Been a great season so far; the outline of my...

Been a great season so far; the outline of my 2021 story

did Elite Nationals in FL back in June - goal was to survive and learn a thing or two; got top 20 in both races (RR & crit)

RR was 105...
01-25-21, 11:29 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 16,996
Posted By mattm

It's a fashion thing, like an ironic mustache.

It's a fashion thing, like an ironic mustache.
12-14-20, 03:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,439
Posted By mattm

In theory doesn't it open up some European UCI...

In theory doesn't it open up some European UCI races for them? Given that seems to be the only place racing is happening now..
10-21-20, 11:25 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 631,853
Posted By mattm

FML - I pop in to see what's going on and get hit...

FML - I pop in to see what's going on and get hit with this...

I really wish I hadn't read that! (and that you didn't have to go through it!)
08-03-20, 12:17 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 75,643
Posted By mattm

late to the party but.. what's the answer?! ...

late to the party but.. what's the answer?!

am I pro??
05-24-20, 02:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,865
Posted By mattm

word

word
04-25-20, 02:06 PM
Replies: 17,752
Views: 1,439,678
Posted By mattm

Still training like a mofo - 20 hours last week,...

Still training like a mofo - 20 hours last week, shooting for 15+ this week.

All outdoors - I have a tacx but only use it when it's dark out.

Mostly lower zones since racing won't happen for a...
04-15-20, 11:47 PM
Replies: 17,752
Views: 1,439,678
Posted By mattm

I almost bought it but realized my Apple Watch...

I almost bought it but realized my Apple Watch already measures heart rate variability (and the "Health" app reports/graphs it). Whoop adds some better reporting around it (it seems like), but for a...
04-14-20, 12:21 AM
Replies: 17,752
Views: 1,439,678
Posted By mattm

took the day off, did a big ride today. 125...

took the day off, did a big ride today.

125 miles - up to half moon bay, down highway 1 to santa cruz, then up highway 9 back home.

needed a break from work (which has been super busy lately),...
04-13-20, 01:07 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,003
Posted By mattm

This. In fact I'm not really sure this post is in...

This. In fact I'm not really sure this post is in the right sub-forum...

That said the answer is both; position and speed. But the OP forgot timing too.

This is how you win with an 1100w sprint...
03-23-20, 01:28 AM
Replies: 17,752
Views: 1,439,678
Posted By mattm

Yes, that. After I upgraded firmware on the Tacx...

Yes, that. After I upgraded firmware on the Tacx it lines up with the P2M perfectly! Go figure.
03-19-20, 11:36 PM
Replies: 17,752
Views: 1,439,678
Posted By mattm

And on that note I did a "ramp" test on the Tacx...

And on that note I did a "ramp" test on the Tacx earlier tonight.

One thing that confuses me is the Tacx reads about 25w lower than the Power2Max cranks.. so my FTP is either 262w or about 285w.....
03-19-20, 11:35 PM
Replies: 17,752
Views: 1,439,678
Posted By mattm

Indeed. The feeling of accomplishment of...

Indeed. The feeling of accomplishment of finishing a hard workout or hard ride is cool. But as you know, the feeling of winning an actual race is next level ****.

For me at least, 90% of why I...
03-19-20, 09:18 PM
Replies: 443
Views: 85,883
Posted By mattm

Yes, just not in groups. At least assuming it's...

Yes, just not in groups. At least assuming it's the same as the Bay Area's "shelter in place" order that we've been under since Monday.

Given that walking outside is allowed, I'd think cycling is...
03-15-20, 03:22 PM
Replies: 17,752
Views: 1,439,678
Posted By mattm

Got a Tacx Neo 2T a few weeks ago, what a game...

Got a Tacx Neo 2T a few weeks ago, what a game changer (coming from Kreitlers).

Obviously ERG mode is the **** (plus creating my own erg workouts!), but it's SO DAMN QUIET. My breathing is...
03-15-20, 03:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,043
Posted By mattm

I always wondered about this when I race in...

I always wondered about this when I race in Seattle.

In general it seems like people (racers & promoters) are antsy to get racing going by the time spring classics in Europe start, for whatever...
03-15-20, 03:08 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 17,214
Posted By mattm

Won the Sky Express p1/2 crit last weekend! Nice...

Won the Sky Express p1/2 crit last weekend! Nice to get my general seasonal goal ("win something") out of the way so early in the season. Sky Express is the Red Kite race but rebranded - different...
03-15-20, 02:28 PM
Replies: 443
Views: 85,883
Posted By mattm

At first I thought the local race rides would...

At first I thought the local race rides would turn in to the new racing scene; until my partner reminded me of the risks of getting snot rockets/spittle in your face from someone..

Also our local...
01-25-20, 11:37 AM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 631,853
Posted By mattm

Awesome! Python is a good learning language,...

Awesome! Python is a good learning language, although I have to deal with a lot of the not-fun parts of it (unicode, 2/3 interop) at work. TypeScript is popular these days too.

A while ago I had a...
10-28-19, 10:21 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 631,853
Posted By mattm

To that end, I actually wondered if Cav coming in...

To that end, I actually wondered if Cav coming in 2nd to Viviani in the points race(?) was set up somehow. Then he beat Viviani in the Madison later that night - the crowd went WILD, as you can...
10-27-19, 10:51 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 631,853
Posted By mattm

Was in London for work the last week, got to go...

Was in London for work the last week, got to go see the London Six Day (https://sixday.com) - velodrome racing with some big names.

So rad to see Cav, Viviani, Ewan like 20 feet away from me going...
Replies: 38
Views: 14,431
Posted By mattm

Rest of the story can be found here...

Rest of the story can be found here (http://cyclinginseattle.blogspot.com/2008/06/seattle-randos-four-pass-600k-my-first.html).

I ended up being way slower than planned, had time for ~45 mins of...
09-20-19, 11:09 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 12,974
Posted By mattm

Success. Having won races in in 2015, 2016, 2017,...

Success. Having won races in in 2015, 2016, 2017, then not winning **** in 2018 I was unsure if my "days were over."

But they aren't, or at least not yet.

This year I won the rainy Modesto...
08-25-19, 08:11 AM
Replies: 445
Views: 74,021
Posted By mattm

the good news is you’re on the way to recovery! i...

the good news is you’re on the way to recovery! i remember thinking I’d never get back to where I was fitness-wise, etc, but I always seem to come back stronger. I’m sure you will too.

good luck...
08-17-19, 12:27 PM
Replies: 17,752
Views: 1,439,678
Posted By mattm

after 4 weeks in a sling I’m back on the bike!...

after 4 weeks in a sling I’m back on the bike! cleared to ride, just not cleared to race/crash.

i asked how hard i can ride and the doc said “let pain be your guide” - as any racer can imagine...
08-15-19, 10:25 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 13,505
Posted By mattm

Don’t ask me! I never saw the front. Well I saw...

Don’t ask me! I never saw the front. Well I saw it.. but I was never on it.

215w AP/230w NP in the pack - I was biding my time until the end, but then I got crashed out.
08-12-19, 04:54 PM
Replies: 445
Views: 74,021
Posted By mattm

Damn. Helluva way to go out! Heal up.

Damn. Helluva way to go out!

Heal up.
08-06-19, 10:43 AM
Replies: 3,036
Views: 360,391
Posted By mattm

Oh yeah sorry - we were guest riding for Marc...

Oh yeah sorry - we were guest riding for Marc Pro, so I was in white & green, with white socks/shoes - I'm the poor fellow who rams the guy on the ground and lands on my shoulder/back.
08-05-19, 05:13 PM
Replies: 3,036
Views: 360,391
Posted By mattm

I fell down y'all ...

I fell down y'all

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KypC2CLlU8&t=291s
08-05-19, 04:39 PM
Replies: 445
Views: 74,021
Posted By mattm

**** yeah man!! Super happy to see this. ...

**** yeah man!! Super happy to see this.

Nice doggie too.
08-04-19, 04:16 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,875
Posted By mattm

A LOT MORE. From someone who lived in...

A LOT MORE.

From someone who lived in Seattle, take my advice and avoid the PNW unless you want your Winter (October through about May there) to be full of 39F and light rain. It'll harden you,...
08-03-19, 08:50 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 631,853
Posted By mattm

For me: a couple of days for grand tour stages,...

For me: a couple of days for grand tour stages, since it's easy to get behind (if you watch full stages).

I think at least 24 hours if not 36 for one-day classics.

0 hours if you post in the...
08-02-19, 07:42 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 13,505
Posted By mattm

Valley of the Sun pro/1 crit was 30.3 mph average...

Valley of the Sun pro/1 crit was 30.3 mph average in 2018 (and I'm sure every year). At the time it was the fastest race I'd done.

Boise Twilight this year was quite fast - it's a wide open...
08-02-19, 07:27 PM
Replies: 445
Views: 74,021
Posted By mattm

San Rafael was part of the USA Crits series this...

San Rafael was part of the USA Crits series this year, so a lot of firepower was there. But even when it's just a local race it's the biggest local race.

The Boise Twilight crit was also USA Crits...
07-16-19, 11:02 PM
Replies: 445
Views: 74,021
Posted By mattm

Wait I thought you hit your head at CBR, you...

Wait I thought you hit your head at CBR, you broke a bone too? Ugh.

Either way that sucks, we all need to heal the F up. I'm hoping I'll magically heal up and do the last few days of Intelli but...
07-16-19, 11:00 PM
Replies: 445
Views: 74,021
Posted By mattm

Nah I appreciate that you like my story. One day...

Nah I appreciate that you like my story. One day I'll write a book, hopefully you'll buy it! (and like it)



Ha is that Chris Tolley/Elbowz? They weren't there. I love his videos though.

We...
07-16-19, 07:07 PM
Replies: 445
Views: 74,021
Posted By mattm

Did the Boise Twilight pro crit on Saturday!...

Did the Boise Twilight pro crit on Saturday! Well, most of it.. got crashed out with 20 minutes to go in the 90 minute race.

It's a four-corner crit with flat and super smooth/wide roads. Super...
06-16-19, 11:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,053
Posted By mattm

Look at the pro peloton, I think most riders are...

Look at the pro peloton, I think most riders are still on rim breaks.

Definitely in my pelotons, most riders are still on rim breaks.

I've only used them and lived to tell the tale!

You'll...
06-16-19, 11:51 PM
Replies: 17,752
Views: 1,439,678
Posted By mattm

Did 99 miles today - was pleased to get the...

Did 99 miles today - was pleased to get the distance just under 100 to anger the Strava Freds. It's actually hard to "time" it just right so that you come in above 99 but under 100. My life goal is...
06-03-19, 06:13 PM
Replies: 445
Views: 74,021
Posted By mattm

I won a bike race. By "won" I mean survived....

I won a bike race.

By "won" I mean survived.

By "survived" I mean I didn't get dropped.

By "didn't get dropped" I mean I got dropped, but only on the last lap..

This was the Pescadero...
06-03-19, 05:59 PM
Replies: 1,811
Views: 218,608
Posted By mattm

There are VNC apps for Android you could in...

There are VNC apps for Android you could in theory use - as in open up the Camera app on the device then VNC to it.

It's also possible to do this on the cheap using something like a Raspberry Pi...
06-03-19, 05:57 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,049
Posted By mattm

This. Was scrolling through just to make...

This.

Was scrolling through just to make sure it had been posted.

Another way to say it is "if you're not passing, you're being passed"

Get used to moving up IN the field, so you don't have...
05-31-19, 12:53 PM
Replies: 3,036
Views: 360,391
Posted By mattm

Thank you. Going on the right was just a...

Thank you.

Going on the right was just a split-second decision, no real reason. I watched the clip again and saw that I was happened to be a little more to the right of their wheel when I decided...
05-28-19, 03:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,899
Posted By mattm

Don't sandbag. HTFU and race the A's - if...

Don't sandbag.

HTFU and race the A's - if you don't want to challenge yourself quit racing and take up LARP.
05-27-19, 10:03 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 554,775
Posted By mattm

how tall are you?

how tall are you?
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