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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-29-24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,018
Posted By Hermes

I notice quite a lot of members race but do not...

I notice quite a lot of members race but do not post here. I see it Addiction, Training and Nutrition, Road Cycling the the 50+ forum. It is always interesting why they do not post here. My only...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-29-24, 12:16 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,018
Posted By Hermes

ridethecliche You may want to consider Zwift...

ridethecliche You may want to consider Zwift racing. My wife is doing quite a bit and likes it a lot. And I am doing more on Zwift including structured workouts and endurance as well as meet ups. ...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-17-23, 09:57 AM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,018
Posted By Hermes

Congrats on the the expected baby girl.

Congrats on the the expected baby girl.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-16-23, 10:10 AM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,018
Posted By Hermes

I am not racing VOS but we have men from our...

I am not racing VOS but we have men from our track training group that are going.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-13-23, 03:57 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,018
Posted By Hermes

I have had 3 of them. No big deal - nothing...

I have had 3 of them. No big deal - nothing burger. However, the 50+ forum members love to talk about them.:D Here is all you need to know...will you be faster? No. Will you be slower? No. Are...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-01-23, 10:00 AM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,018
Posted By Hermes

Happy New Year. Looking forward to a great year...

Happy New Year. Looking forward to a great year of training and racing.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-13-22, 03:04 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,018
Posted By Hermes

Yerba Mate is powering World Cup Soccer players. ...

Yerba Mate is powering World Cup Soccer players. Argentina, according to the NYT, brought 1100 pounds with them to Qatar.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-29-22, 09:34 AM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,018
Posted By Hermes

World Cup Soccer - Anyone else watching WC? So...

World Cup Soccer - Anyone else watching WC? So far there have upsets and some fantastic plays. Cristiano Ronaldo from the Portugal national team, age 37, and arguably, the greatest player of all...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-02-22, 11:23 AM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,018
Posted By Hermes

4 billion years ago, mitochondria merged with...

4 billion years ago, mitochondria merged with species that ultimately because human. Hence, we consist of two organisms with different DNA. Mitochondria produces energy by converting oxygen and fuel...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-25-21, 09:23 AM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,018
Posted By Hermes

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-29-21, 09:21 AM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,018
Posted By Hermes

I got my Moderna booster awhile back and the 65+...

I got my Moderna booster awhile back and the 65+ flu shot when we returned from Europe. The booster and flu shots were non events. I have the shingles vaccine teed up for later in December. ...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-29-21, 09:07 AM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,018
Posted By Hermes

Heal up fast CDR. Back issues suck.

Heal up fast CDR. Back issues suck.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-24-21, 02:00 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,018
Posted By Hermes

I will be on a 5 week cycling vacation in the...

I will be on a 5 week cycling vacation in the Adriatic area - Croatia, Bosnia, Montenegro, Italy and Greece. Plans made prior to Covid. No racing just riding a lot and taking in the country side. ...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-23-21, 11:16 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,018
Posted By Hermes

TMonk I agree and think glutes are key. I was...

TMonk I agree and think glutes are key. I was going to post something when you first talked about knee pain. As cyclists, we are quad centric. The quad gets stronger and shorter and pulls the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-23-21, 10:34 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,018
Posted By Hermes

IMO, social media and the internet are the worst...

IMO, social media and the internet are the worst places to get medical advice. I have made it a practice not to recommend anything to friends. It is like no good deed goes unpunished. What I think is...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-21-21, 08:20 AM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,018
Posted By Hermes

revchuck :eek:. Wishing you the best outcome for...

revchuck :eek:. Wishing you the best outcome for recovery.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-09-21, 09:52 AM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,018
Posted By Hermes

If I think of something to say, I immediately...

If I think of something to say, I immediately remind myself I have probably already said it. The question is…Is this a new audience.:D
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-09-21, 11:55 AM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,018
Posted By Hermes

cmh Heal up fast. I hate soft tissue injuries.

cmh Heal up fast. I hate soft tissue injuries.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-27-21, 09:08 AM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,018
Posted By Hermes

It would be a long drive for me to ERO in your...

It would be a long drive for me to ERO in your locale.:D
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-26-21, 08:36 AM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,018
Posted By Hermes

I use ERO as well. They have a studio at the...

I use ERO as well. They have a studio at the Carson track. ERO has a large data base of international and profession athletes that includes pro racing success as well as solving problems.

Having...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-22-21, 09:16 AM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,018
Posted By Hermes

I think FF is sick and hopefully getting better. ...

I think FF is sick and hopefully getting better. wktmeow did the race.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-22-21, 09:08 AM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,018
Posted By Hermes

I am 6’ tall with long arms 74” wing span and...

I am 6’ tall with long arms 74” wing span and legs 34 inch inseam. ERO wanted me to try 155 cranks. It is all about aero and breathing. Shorter cranks in pursuit allow a greater hip angle and...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-21-21, 11:25 AM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,018
Posted By Hermes

carpediemracing Glad to see you back at the...

carpediemracing Glad to see you back at the track. One aspect that has changed is the use of larger gears and shorter cranks. When I was doing sprint training a couple of years ago, After warmup and...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-16-21, 09:05 AM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,018
Posted By Hermes

Compartmentalize the craziness where you can and...

Compartmentalize the craziness where you can and know that it will go away in the future. Try to stay positive and find as many things as possible that are good.

Much like racing in a peloton...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-14-21, 08:46 AM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,018
Posted By Hermes

Did you see TdF rider who went from 5th to 9th...

Did you see TdF rider who went from 5th to 9th losing time on a descent and run in to the finish? He had his jersey open for the climb and did not zip it up for the descent. It was flapping the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-12-21, 08:19 AM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,018
Posted By Hermes

Note to self. If in a professional stage race on...

Note to self. If in a professional stage race on TV, remember to zip up the jersey when trying to chase back on going downhill into the wind after a climb.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-09-21, 08:03 AM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,018
Posted By Hermes

I will never complain again.

I will never complain again.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-21-21, 05:07 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,018
Posted By Hermes

Lucky me. I scheduled a colonoscopy for Friday....

Lucky me. I scheduled a colonoscopy for Friday. This is my third one. I am going to upgrade myself to a Cat 1 for colonoscopy.:D
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-16-21, 11:40 AM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,018
Posted By Hermes

In a motor miss and out drill, the motor is...

In a motor miss and out drill, the motor is judge, jury and hangman, so you have to beat the motor by a margin to make sure he sees the beat. There is no camera replay.:D

Every couple of laps the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-16-21, 09:38 AM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,018
Posted By Hermes

My wife and I ride pursuit (fixed gear no brakes)...

My wife and I ride pursuit (fixed gear no brakes) and time trial bikes in pace lines all the time. Generally, I take my endurance bars with me to the track for structured workouts in case the person...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-25-21, 09:01 AM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,018
Posted By Hermes

Late to the party. For future use, Michelin makes...

Late to the party. For future use, Michelin makes latex tubes (Pro Bike Kit) with 60 mm stems if that is enough. I use 60 mm on my 50 mm Roval Carbon wheels.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-05-21, 07:13 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,018
Posted By Hermes

It is hard to beat a great steak from Midwest...

It is hard to beat a great steak from Midwest grain fed cattle. And Argentinian beef is also very good.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-05-21, 09:29 AM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,018
Posted By Hermes

And I would eat Soylent Green if I thought it...

And I would eat Soylent Green if I thought it made me faster.:D
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-05-21, 09:20 AM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,018
Posted By Hermes

I got the plain ground meat equivalent and cooked...

I got the plain ground meat equivalent and cooked it on the grill. I saw the bratwursts and sausages but chose the other. Maybe I have to try the other choices. What would be interesting is to get...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-05-21, 09:04 AM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,018
Posted By Hermes

Last night I tried some Beyond Meat. The reason...

Last night I tried some Beyond Meat. The reason is that I want to reduce the amount of meat I each each week (less environmental impact) and increase variety. I am allergic to seafood so I am stuck...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-05-21, 08:47 AM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,018
Posted By Hermes

I watched your video and liked it. Phew. ...

I watched your video and liked it. Phew. However, the .8 mph difference seems too much although the regular helmet in the vid looks slow and depending on your head position could be more of a...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-27-21, 04:03 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,018
Posted By Hermes

Very difficult loss. My condolences.

Very difficult loss. My condolences.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-19-21, 09:17 AM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,018
Posted By Hermes

FWIW, bikes on a roof rack expose the bikes and...

FWIW, bikes on a roof rack expose the bikes and the car to damage when one drives into the garage or other low hanging objects such as tree limbs with the bikes on the top. It has happened to a lot...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-16-21, 10:01 AM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,018
Posted By Hermes

You have been watching Breaking Away way too many...

You have been watching Breaking Away way too many times. Use a frame pump not your finger.

Heal up fast!
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-30-21, 02:16 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,018
Posted By Hermes

I forgot to like it. Oh well, it is hard to be...

I forgot to like it. Oh well, it is hard to be an influencer.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-30-21, 01:46 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,018
Posted By Hermes

The RacerEx story is total optimization of weigh,...

The RacerEx story is total optimization of weigh, equipment and aerodynamics including tunnel testing and testing at Velo Sports Center where he and I did a session together. He is all about...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-20-21, 09:00 AM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,018
Posted By Hermes

My wife thinks her second Moderna shot made her...

My wife thinks her second Moderna shot made her faster and wants another booster.:p
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-15-21, 09:17 AM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,018
Posted By Hermes

Another comment of Subaru is that according to...

Another comment of Subaru is that according to the dealer, when I traded in my Subaru Forrester it had a cracked head. For many reasons, I am staying away from under powered cars. Since we haul a...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-14-21, 12:12 AM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,018
Posted By Hermes

I had a similar number. My worst was a hybrid -...

I had a similar number. My worst was a hybrid - the worst of both worlds and too much hardware to carry around. I should have known better as I would never buy a hybrid bicycle. In the future, it...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-24-21, 10:14 AM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,018
Posted By Hermes

IMO, the standing around part of track racing is...

IMO, the standing around part of track racing is directly a function of what is on the race schedule. At the LAVRA timed series at Carson, racing starts at 8:30 AM and finishes at 2:30 to 3 PM. ...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-23-21, 03:01 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,018
Posted By Hermes

I have chased the motor, dived off the banking,...

I have chased the motor, dived off the banking, team pursuit and every other combo but never pushed by the motor.

My wife at SDV team pursuit motor work. Probably similar to @tmonk
...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-22-21, 02:17 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,018
Posted By Hermes

I now have Tron bike envy.

I now have Tron bike envy.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-12-21, 03:15 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,018
Posted By Hermes

I bet we can find a study to support...

I bet we can find a study to support that...somewhere.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-03-21, 11:57 AM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,018
Posted By Hermes

My newly calibrated SRM with the new rechargeable...

My newly calibrated SRM with the new rechargeable battery indicated low battery at the start of my ride yesterday. I look for the recharging cable and initially cannot find. I proceed to...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-31-21, 11:43 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 642,018
Posted By Hermes

Doge You coffee maker reminds me of something Dr....

Doge You coffee maker reminds me of something Dr. Frankenstein would have in his laboratory.
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