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Forum: Northern California
05-20-10, 03:03 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,150
Posted By mjwood25

I do remember passing a rider with a 'plus 50'...

I do remember passing a rider with a 'plus 50' jersey right after the fire station rest stop. I was with a group of ~6 wearing a red/white/silver Davis Bike Club jersey. At that point I was anxious...
Forum: Northern California
05-19-10, 02:24 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,150
Posted By mjwood25

My approach was to do at least one fast ride per...

My approach was to do at least one fast ride per week leading up to the double. I would go on the fast Saturday morning ride that attracts many of the racers in area and once the weather warmed up I...
Forum: Northern California
05-10-10, 04:54 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,225
Posted By mjwood25

For those that are sticking around for the Amgen...

For those that are sticking around for the Amgen Tour of CA race after the Double Century, check out the "2nd Science of Cycling Symposium" on Sunday night in downtown Davis.
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Forum: Northern California
05-05-10, 04:41 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,716
Posted By mjwood25

I have test ridden a pair of Zipp 404 clinchers...

I have test ridden a pair of Zipp 404 clinchers for a few miles on city streets, but I have never tested them in fast race/group ride situations. My friends that do use them typically break them out...
Forum: Northern California
05-05-10, 08:02 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,716
Posted By mjwood25

Why race wheels for a long endurance ride? I...

Why race wheels for a long endurance ride? I have heard from fellow riders that they help for race situations where average speeds are 24+ mph. Only at higher speeds will they have an aero benefit...
Forum: Northern California
05-03-10, 01:14 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,225
Posted By mjwood25

I predict a 78F day with a slight 5-8 mph south...

I predict a 78F day with a slight 5-8 mph south wind. The north wind is the one that brings the heat.
Forum: Northern California
04-29-10, 09:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,221
Posted By mjwood25

Agreed - fit is paramount. If the fit appears...

Agreed - fit is paramount. If the fit appears good from the initial trial rides, ride the Roubaix on for the century.
Forum: Northern California
04-29-10, 01:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,221
Posted By mjwood25

I would ride the Roubaix! That is a killer bike...

I would ride the Roubaix! That is a killer bike and is made for 100+ rides. At the Amgen Breakaway ride, they let folks demo Specialized bikes for the ride. I have three different bikes I ride. ...
Forum: Northern California
04-27-10, 03:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,155
Posted By mjwood25

The Foxy's Fall Century in Davis has ~55 of flats...

The Foxy's Fall Century in Davis has ~55 of flats and 50 miles of hills. The hills are in the middle of the ride and it is really only two moderate climbs.
Forum: Northern California
04-27-10, 11:26 AM
Replies: 1,969
Views: 106,733
Posted By mjwood25

Garmin Edge 500

Love my new Garmin Edge 500. Paired it with the premium Garmin HR monitor. Very easy to mount and switch bikes. Provides cool ride data you can upload to Strava.
Forum: Northern California
04-27-10, 11:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 893
Posted By mjwood25

Saw your blog post about the slow/slower century....

Saw your blog post about the slow/slower century. Sounds like your tanks are depleted and need some down time to recharge. I could see two doubles, a century and all of requisite training doing...
Forum: Northern California
03-09-10, 06:06 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,225
Posted By mjwood25

Davis Double Century - Registration Open

Hey all Norcal cyclists -

The Davis Double Century registration is now open. Come for the ride on Saturday 5/15 and stay for the Amgen Tour on Sunday and Monday morning.

See you out there!
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Forum: Northern California
03-09-10, 04:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,801
Posted By mjwood25

When I was there last summer for a week, I saw...

When I was there last summer for a week, I saw maybe one or two road bikers and it did not look like much fun. Largely, the roads do not have shoulders and they are packed with locals and rental...
Forum: Northern California
11-17-09, 11:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 834
Posted By mjwood25

Too many race options to mention. Two local race...

Too many race options to mention. Two local race team are Rio Strada Racing (http://www.riostradaracing.org/) and Davis Bike Club Race Team (http://dbcraceteam.org/).
Forum: Northern California
10-19-09, 11:51 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,645
Posted By mjwood25

Foxy's Ride Report

Overall it was a fantastic ride with amazing weather. We started off at 7:20 am and headed west through the stoplights. After getting through town our train started to pick up steam and people. By...
Forum: Northern California
10-16-09, 11:37 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 5,396
Posted By mjwood25

Wear the jersey, but be careful that a DBC member...

Wear the jersey, but be careful that a DBC member does recruit you to work at one of the rest stops. DBC members are expected to volunteer :).
Forum: Northern California
10-14-09, 12:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 683
Posted By mjwood25

Yes it is sold out. There are few entries...

Yes it is sold out. There are few entries available the morning of, but no guarantees. I think the DBC website is down.
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