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Forum: Northern California
06-15-12, 07:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 823
Posted By shelleyspins

Another across the bridge - Craig Upton...

Another across the bridge - Craig Upton http://www.performancelabshc.com/index.php
Forum: Texas
06-10-11, 02:32 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,307
Posted By shelleyspins

Thanks for bumping this, I've been off the forum...

Thanks for bumping this, I've been off the forum for a while, didn't see your thread until now. Even if it turns out not to be a mistake I'm sure you can make a good argument for getting this...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-27-11, 04:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 810
Posted By shelleyspins

Thanks, I've read the documentation on Rotor's...

Thanks, I've read the documentation on Rotor's site and was curious about actual experiences. I found plenty of info when I remembered to search the Wattage group.
Forum: Texas
05-26-11, 11:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 740
Posted By shelleyspins

+1 Galloway is a good option if you're looping...

+1 Galloway is a good option if you're looping west of Beltline. I haven't tried Bobtown/Lyons Road, I'll have to look that one up on a map. Does it run East/West?
Forum: Texas
05-25-11, 09:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 740
Posted By shelleyspins

+1 to staying in the right lane until you're...

+1 to staying in the right lane until you're closer to your turn and ride close to the center of the lane so that cars change lanes to pass instead of trying to squeeze by you.

As for avoiding...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-25-11, 08:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 810
Posted By shelleyspins

Rotor Q-Ring Adjustments

In December the Ultegra compact crankset (50/34) on my Cervelo was replaced with a Rotor 3D and Q-Rings. Since then I've ridden 3,500+ miles (more if you count trainer miles) with the chainrings in...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-25-11, 04:54 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,877,447
Posted By shelleyspins

Jesuit Ranger Roundup, my fifth race ever and my...

Jesuit Ranger Roundup, my fifth race ever and my first race in the Womens Open. They started us with the Masters 40, 50 and 60+. At Jesuit I learned that it really does matter where you start when...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-10, 11:15 AM
Replies: 3,933
Views: 292,152
Posted By shelleyspins

easy ride out to Cedar Hill: http://tpks.ws/OtI6 ...

easy ride out to Cedar Hill: http://tpks.ws/OtI6

First real ride (e.g. not laps around White Rock Lake) since developing patellar tendonitis. A good bike fit and a few weeks going easy seem to...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-10, 07:12 AM
Replies: 3,933
Views: 292,152
Posted By shelleyspins

Club ride Sunday, only 40 miles: ...

Club ride Sunday, only 40 miles:
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/48747204

Little bit longer ride Saturday with a few friends:
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/48517383
Forum: Texas
08-26-10, 08:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,352
Posted By shelleyspins

Stephen - were you in Bike Mart on Garland Road...

Stephen - were you in Bike Mart on Garland Road Tuesday morning around 10am?
Forum: Texas
08-26-10, 08:35 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 6,353
Posted By shelleyspins

+1 everyone be safe and have fun!!

+1 everyone be safe and have fun!!
Forum: Texas
08-15-10, 04:40 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,144
Posted By shelleyspins

Thank you! I was looking at Broken Arrow on the...

Thank you! I was looking at Broken Arrow on the map thinking it looked like a good place to start a bike ride. Apparently I'm not the only one who thinks so!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-10, 04:31 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 13,923
Posted By shelleyspins

^ that's hysterical ^ Ditto on continuing to...

^ that's hysterical ^

Ditto on continuing to post videos and "nice" is subjective. Who cares if it's nice, as long as it's honest?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-10, 10:48 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 8,739
Posted By shelleyspins

Normally I'd be skeptical of a reply on BF which...

Normally I'd be skeptical of a reply on BF which used the words "my female cycling buddies" all together like that in a sentence but all the gals I know go commando for the same reasons the boys do.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-10, 08:14 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 11,806
Posted By shelleyspins

FWIW: (since it sounds like owning a...

FWIW: (since it sounds like owning a top-of-the-line model is not really an option for OP) I own a 2007 Roubaix Elite (105 components) which I ride on group rides, t-shirt rallies, to work, on quick...
Forum: Texas
08-11-10, 03:33 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,144
Posted By shelleyspins

There's a debate going on right now regarding the...

There's a debate going on right now regarding the timing of this little trip. Early November may be the winner. Thoughts? (especially from those of you who have expressed interest)
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-10, 03:28 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,806
Posted By shelleyspins

7-11's not only have excellent a/c, they also...

7-11's not only have excellent a/c, they also sell my favorite summer ride drink: 1/2 coke, 1/2 cherry slurpee. I'm often motivated by the promise of air conditioning and slurpees.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-10, 04:22 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,806
Posted By shelleyspins

+1 to all of this but especially the bold items....

+1 to all of this but especially the bold items. Freezing the whole water bottle doesn't work too well for me (it winds up being too frozen when I need it) but water and ice (heavy on the ice) works...
Forum: Texas
08-07-10, 09:44 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,030
Posted By shelleyspins

I'm sorry you had a bad experience there and it...

I'm sorry you had a bad experience there and it sounds like it was made worse by what you percieve as a lack of response from management. Sometimes emails and voicemails get lost in the shuffle,...
Forum: Texas
08-06-10, 10:22 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,144
Posted By shelleyspins

lol! I think the squirrels in my neighborhood...

lol! I think the squirrels in my neighborhood pose more imminent danger than bears in Arkansas.
Forum: Texas
08-06-10, 10:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,103
Posted By shelleyspins

this would be a great thread to sticky....

this would be a great thread to sticky....
Forum: Texas
08-05-10, 03:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,144
Posted By shelleyspins

Their website was not very easy to navigate so I...

Their website was not very easy to navigate so I dismissed it the last time but when I read your comment I thought I'd give it another shot. The board of tourism does seem to recognize that cycling...
Forum: Texas
08-05-10, 09:04 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,144
Posted By shelleyspins

late September/early October; I need to check the...

late September/early October; I need to check the rally schedule since there are a few good ones that time of year, Paluxy Pedal comes to mind. Also, I imagine it's hot up there too and I'd prefer to...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-10, 04:14 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,765
Posted By shelleyspins

yes to lighter weight with more reps; I'm partial...

yes to lighter weight with more reps; I'm partial to free weights because, generally speaking, free weight movements engage the core muscle groups more than circuit machines. There is an increased...
Forum: Texas
08-04-10, 09:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,144
Posted By shelleyspins

Thanks for clarifying! I'd like to get a small...

Thanks for clarifying! I'd like to get a small group together to make a (long?) weekend trip of it. Anyone here interested? I think a group of 5 to 10 people would be nice. I've got several friends...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-10, 09:04 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,917
Posted By shelleyspins

+1 I suppose it depends on what type of...

+1

I suppose it depends on what type of riding OP does/wants to do and what budget realities he has. Around here I found my bike fit options were actual pro fits with pricetags north of $200 or...
Forum: Texas
08-04-10, 03:09 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,144
Posted By shelleyspins

Sorry for the silly question but I've only heard...

Sorry for the silly question but I've only heard of people riding from Talihina going east towards Mena. Are you recommending riding Hwy 1 heading west out of Talihina?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-10, 02:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 820
Posted By shelleyspins

Exactly.

Exactly.
Forum: Texas
08-03-10, 08:45 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,144
Posted By shelleyspins

Talimena/Ouachita National Forest Cycling: Suggestions?

I'm going through mountain withdrawal after returning to Dallas from Northern California. After looking at a map it seems like the closest option is in Oklahoma/Arkansas in the Ouachita National...
Forum: Texas
08-03-10, 08:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,292
Posted By shelleyspins

Not sure if it's still as cold in Northern Cali...

Not sure if it's still as cold in Northern Cali now as it was a few weeks ago but if so then maybe a pre-Texas trip to Napa or somewhere warmer would be a good idea. Some of the triathletes I know...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-10, 07:10 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,527
Posted By shelleyspins

Changing the cassette is the simplest solution....

Changing the cassette is the simplest solution. I've been looking into solutions for the reverse situation (got a triple, want a traditional double.) Besides, regardless of this decision, you will...
Forum: Texas
08-02-10, 06:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,292
Posted By shelleyspins

IMHO the most disparaging differences between...

IMHO the most disparaging differences between cycling in Texas vs. the Bay Area are the heat and Texas' abundant use of chip seal.

You'll have a great time - stay hydrated and let us know how it...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-10, 11:51 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,323
Posted By shelleyspins

This was my first weekend back in Texas after...

This was my first weekend back in Texas after spending two weeks visiting family in Northern California. The first few days of vacation I was in Tiburon with my brother but most of my time was spent...
Forum: Texas
07-30-10, 10:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,164
Posted By shelleyspins

Another random 'cyclist saves the day' item: I...

Another random 'cyclist saves the day' item: I was riding around White Rock Lake this afternoon and the winds were quite high. As I was turning onto E. Lawther from the bridge by the dog park I...
Forum: Texas
07-30-10, 10:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,103
Posted By shelleyspins

I can't remember the minimum age but the check...

I can't remember the minimum age but the check with the Superdrome in Frisco (link is in OP.) They do have a youth program but I do not remember any details. Mine are too young (4 and 7) so I didn't...
Forum: Texas
07-29-10, 10:44 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 6,353
Posted By shelleyspins

slacker (lol!) I've just spent the past 2...

slacker (lol!)

I've just spent the past 2 weeks visiting my parents in Sausalito CA where it is unseasonably cold right now. I rode in leg warmers, arm warmers, beanie and a windbreaker every day....
Forum: Texas
07-11-10, 08:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 960
Posted By shelleyspins

Thanks for the post - I didn't get started until...

Thanks for the post - I didn't get started until 8 or so (S.B.D. - snooze button disorder - strikes again) and it was clear that there was a serious accident. Afterward I heard what had happened but...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-10, 09:56 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,271
Posted By shelleyspins

+1 except that I am this kind of wife. I readily...

+1 except that I am this kind of wife. I readily exchange gifts and take no issue when anyone returns a gift I've given them. I am also not known for being very sentimental. I have girlfriends who...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-10, 09:45 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 13,308
Posted By shelleyspins

My whole triple drive train which has in reality...

My whole triple drive train which has in reality translated to buyers' remorse for my whole bike. Except that I love it. So now I'm stuck in indecision purgatory: replace pretty much my whole drive...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-10, 08:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,492
Posted By shelleyspins

Didn't make the group ride (wasn't expecting a...

Didn't make the group ride (wasn't expecting a triathlon at the lake today) so wound up doing 85 miles with another victim of the 5-minute rule. It was hot and windy but very nice to get some decent...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-10, 07:33 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,554
Posted By shelleyspins

Funny. No one seems to mind when I unzip my...

Funny. No one seems to mind when I unzip my jersey...

(that was a lame attempt at humor by the way)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-10, 02:40 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,956
Posted By shelleyspins

+1 Did 80 miles today in the heat with 20mph...

+1
Did 80 miles today in the heat with 20mph winds. My drops are like meatloaf and mashed potatoes - the comfort food of riding position - it's nicer down there: less wind resistance, back is all...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-10, 02:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 963
Posted By shelleyspins

I finally went in for a fitting after becoming...

I finally went in for a fitting after becoming convinced that my bike was too small for me. I was pretty sold (based on nothing but my own discomfort over the past 8 months of riding the thing) on...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-10, 05:55 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 358
Posted By shelleyspins

Bike Fitting = Hot Spots?

After 8 months of owning my current bike (which I bought used from a friend) I finally went to my LBS and got fitted. I had just decided that my saddle was indeed not going to get more comfortable...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-24-10, 09:31 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,554
Posted By shelleyspins

I passed a shirtless, helmet-free gentleman...

I passed a shirtless, helmet-free gentleman riding his bike while smoking a cigarette this afternoon. I wonder where he keeps his Marlboros? I didn't check but $10 says there was a Keystone in his...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-10, 07:10 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,692
Posted By shelleyspins

He was pretty committed to the turn. We were...

He was pretty committed to the turn. We were heading down the access road at a good clip and I think he was on auto-pilot. For a long time we (cyclists along this route) were turning right, into a...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-10, 01:18 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,692
Posted By shelleyspins

A few weeks ago the person directly in front of...

A few weeks ago the person directly in front of me suddenly slowed and turned right, onto a road that used to be a construction detour but recently has become impassable. The rest of us were going...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-10, 10:01 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,319
Posted By shelleyspins

Have only had to go to Plan B (aka 'extraction')...

Have only had to go to Plan B (aka 'extraction') once but it was awfully nice...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-10, 09:51 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,692
Posted By shelleyspins

This sounds like excellent advise, thank you. I...

This sounds like excellent advise, thank you. I wonder which of my poor friends I'll hit up for help with these...



I'm pretty good when I'm on group rides as I'm usually able to find some...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-10, 10:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,692
Posted By shelleyspins

Trusting the wheel in front of you

I've got a few friends, stronger riders than I am, that I ride with and feel comfortable sitting on their wheel while working just over/under my LT during the ride. I can "relax" (in an oxygen-debt...
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