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Forum: Charity Events
05-24-17, 05:29 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,795
Posted By Mose

To update the post: the 50 and 25 mile routes are...

To update the post: the 50 and 25 mile routes are now on Ride with GPS.
Forum: Touring
05-19-17, 09:02 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 24,064
Posted By Mose

Nothing gives you a sinking feeling worse than...

Nothing gives you a sinking feeling worse than being out in the woods, trying to tighten your friend's early threadless headset that has a single flange star nut, over tightening it and listening to...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-19-17, 08:52 AM
Replies: 2,987
Views: 224,098
Posted By Mose

If only it went anywhere I wanted to go... and...

If only it went anywhere I wanted to go... and whenever I wanted... and I didn't have to drive an hour to the nearest station... :D
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-18-17, 07:10 AM
Replies: 2,987
Views: 224,098
Posted By Mose

I'm a big advocate, and have been for a while. ...

I'm a big advocate, and have been for a while. Over 30,000 crash related deaths every year in the US alone. The tech won't be perfect right away, but I think even the first gen will be far and away...
Forum: Touring
05-18-17, 06:53 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,115
Posted By Mose

You know, compared to any miles you can ride...

You know, compared to any miles you can ride instead of driving, arguing over the eco-friendliness of various frame materials really is marginal gains, IMO. Coming from a guy who burns a wood stove...
Forum: Touring
05-18-17, 05:26 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,615
Posted By Mose

Thanks man. If when I get the gumption up, I'll...

Thanks man. If when I get the gumption up, I'll post the pictures here. It might not be until July-ish, but this/these will definitely be summertime/early fall adventures.
Forum: Touring
05-18-17, 05:24 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,615
Posted By Mose

Awesome, thanks for taking the time to post! ...

Awesome, thanks for taking the time to post! That looks very close to how I imagine mine will look. Although mine has the eeevil "Specialized" decal on the downtube. :P
Forum: Touring
05-18-17, 05:21 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,615
Posted By Mose

Thanks, I stumbled across those recently myself,...

Thanks, I stumbled across those recently myself, they seem to be well built and well regarded.



No, I'm in Massachusetts and I'd be staying in the southern NE area or possibly down to LI. ...
Forum: Touring
05-17-17, 11:57 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,615
Posted By Mose

I hear you. It's not TX up here, but it can get...

I hear you. It's not TX up here, but it can get pretty miserable in the height of the summer, esp. with humidity. Esp. since I'm not really a hot weather person to begin with. I can't even really...
Forum: Touring
05-17-17, 11:51 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,615
Posted By Mose

Thanks for that link! I like that that bag rolls...

Thanks for that link! I like that that bag rolls up to whatever volume you're actually using. This might very well be the way I go.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-17, 10:31 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 16,187
Posted By Mose

Nice. I've run the 240 for a while and love it. ...

Nice. I've run the 240 for a while and love it. Star ratchet is easy to maintain and pretty darn bomb proof.
Forum: Touring
05-17-17, 09:28 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,615
Posted By Mose

Thanks for the encouragement! I've been thinking...

Thanks for the encouragement! I've been thinking about it for over a year, I just need to do it!



Thanks for the name, I'll look into them.



If you were to choose between a small...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-17, 09:06 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,872
Posted By Mose

I do... although arguably, I have far bigger...

I do... although arguably, I have far bigger problems than just that.

But I don't want to take that on rides for the odd flat repair. And I'm not keen on taking 15 minutes road side with people...
Forum: Touring
05-17-17, 08:17 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,615
Posted By Mose

Ultra-ultra light credit card tours

I know, I said "ultra" twice. Maybe minimalist is a better word.

So I'll start off by saying, I like the idea of bike touring, though I haven't really done any long tours. But I'll also say that...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-17, 07:51 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,872
Posted By Mose

Yeah, I had to go away from the GP4000 II. Not...

Yeah, I had to go away from the GP4000 II. Not because I didn't like how they gripped, but because they were an insane hassle to mount to my Pacenti rims. Like, blisters on both thumbs hassle. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-17, 07:34 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 16,187
Posted By Mose

I doubt you'll regret it. I'd have gone with the...

I doubt you'll regret it. I'd have gone with the Enve wheels for the break track and especially the DT hubs. 240?
Forum: Charity Events
05-17-17, 07:19 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,795
Posted By Mose

2017 Tour Opacum - Central Massachusetts

I'm helping put on a century/50/25/7.5 ride to benefit the Opacum Land Trust in central Mass. Starts and ends at a brewery! Links below to register and the century route (tentative only at this...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-18-15, 06:06 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,129
Posted By Mose

There's a lot of great advice here, as I'd...

There's a lot of great advice here, as I'd expect. One thing I can add is, you have from what I see a pretty decent 1 m power, esp for a cat 5, but you didn't list your 5 - 10 s neuromuscular...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-07-14, 11:39 AM
Replies: 8,471
Views: 769,960
Posted By Mose

I'm unfamiliar with this "trophies" you speak of....

I'm unfamiliar with this "trophies" you speak of. I did, however, win a bottle of chain lube at a mtb race once. And a hat that says Root 66 on it. So worth it.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-07-14, 10:18 AM
Replies: 8,471
Views: 769,960
Posted By Mose

Also found this to be true. FWIW, I did...

Also found this to be true.

FWIW, I did the Allen and Coggan 20' test protocol about 2 months ago on a trainer and averaged 223W on the 20' interval, for a calculated FTP of 212, and at 75kg,...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-03-13, 12:25 PM
Replies: 2,847
Views: 160,668
Posted By Mose

Lime Rock GP - Cat 5s My second real crit......

Lime Rock GP - Cat 5s

My second real crit... couple training crits in the past plus the Whaling City Cyclone 2 years ago where I was promtply dropped and pulled (4/5 race).

Smallish field of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-13, 08:35 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 27,350
Posted By Mose

In fire protection, it's usually a given what...

In fire protection, it's usually a given what you're talking about is flammable/combustible. Volatility isn't just applicable at room temperature, but for any energy input (i.e. relative ease of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-13, 06:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 912
Posted By Mose

+1 on all that. And if you follow the Park...

+1 on all that. And if you follow the Park procedure very carefully and it still won't shift correctly, you may have a bent derailleur hanger. A good shop will have a tool that can align it, will...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-13, 06:35 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 27,350
Posted By Mose

Or volatility, as we call it in the fire...

Or volatility, as we call it in the fire protection trade.

And just as another addendum to Myosmith's post, before anyone tries degreasing a chain with acetone, it will be rather frustrating. ...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-17-13, 09:17 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,076
Posted By Mose

Someone un-confuse me. Is finishing 10 mass...

Someone un-confuse me. Is finishing 10 mass starts actually a mandatory upgrade? I can't find anything on USAC's website that says it is.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-17-13, 08:04 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,076
Posted By Mose

Speaking from limited experience (read off the...

Speaking from limited experience (read off the back), I agree. I found 4/5 fields to be noticeably more competitive than cat 5s from a fitness standpoint. Especially earlier in the season when...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-13, 05:28 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,087
Posted By Mose

I'll point out a large and deep pothole,...

I'll point out a large and deep pothole, especially if it's an unexpected hazard in an otherwise smooth road.

I've seen riders put their hand behind their back with two fingers extended to...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-11, 06:07 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,372
Posted By Mose

If you want to drop $500, the new Lemond...

If you want to drop $500, the new Lemond Revolution (http://www.lemondfitness.com/product_detail/465/lemond-revolution)trainers look pretty nice... but I'm really happy with 3 winters of use on my...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-11, 07:14 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,449
Posted By Mose

Just a general comment- strengthening all...

Just a general comment- strengthening all supporting muscles may address a problem resulting from a weakness, but not necessarily from a muscular imbalance. I don't know how often ITBS is from a...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-11, 05:43 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,401
Posted By Mose

First try loosening the...

First try loosening the laces/velcro/ratchet/whatever closure system your shoe has on it to address foot numbness. Second try a higher cadence and less force per stroke. Then think about new...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-11, 11:50 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,532
Posted By Mose

Because they're not necessary, at best. It's...

Because they're not necessary, at best. It's like... here, you can either eat this piece of cake I may or may not have sneezed on, or you can eat this other identical piece of cake that I didn't...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-11, 11:45 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,532
Posted By Mose

Ah, thanks for taking the time to look that up. ...

Ah, thanks for taking the time to look that up. I was going to ask my wife when I got home. There was a fair amount of resistance for obvious reasons I guess when MA adopted the DPT regulation (all...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-11, 08:47 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,532
Posted By Mose

As far as I know, all states require PTs to have...

As far as I know, all states require PTs to have an actual Masters degree (I think it's always a Master of Science) and require a BSc prior to graduate/professional school. And now many states (MA...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-11, 06:32 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,989
Posted By Mose

I use a rear Race Blade... I'd use the front one...

I use a rear Race Blade... I'd use the front one but it doesn't fit my bike. The rear is more crucial, esp for keeping your rear end dry. The front one I don't think is as crucial since the down...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-11, 05:47 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,532
Posted By Mose

Going to a good PT is not at all like going to a...

Going to a good PT is not at all like going to a chiropractor. Also, another nice thing about PTs is that they're actually trained to recognize the limitations of their own treatments and know when...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-11, 05:17 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,989
Posted By Mose

Yup. There are wet specific chain lubes out...

Yup. There are wet specific chain lubes out there. I've had great luck with Finish Line's Wet Lube, also Phil Wood's Tenacious Oil.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-11, 05:09 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,532
Posted By Mose

As one who just married a very bright girl with a...

As one who just married a very bright girl with a DPT degree- go see a PT.

Chiropracters have recently begun learning legit PT techniques (spinal and other joint mobilizations, and some other...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-11, 01:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 748
Posted By Mose

RwGPS says 3300 feet in the afternoon. So,...

RwGPS says 3300 feet in the afternoon. So, revised total of about 11,000 ft. That felt about right. Lot of gain/mile. MyTracks seems to overestimate anytime you do a lot of rolling elevation...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-11, 01:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 748
Posted By Mose

Ah, cool. Well, I had done a 10k ride before,...

Ah, cool. Well, I had done a 10k ride before, and this felt similar. I was figuring it was more in that range.

According to RidewithGPS, mapped out manually, the morning ride was 7300 feet of...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-11, 12:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 748
Posted By Mose

Well, there are no arrows on my tracks I posted,...

Well, there are no arrows on my tracks I posted, but I never actually descended OSM. I climbed it in the afternoon, but both times I descended E Camino Cielo to Rte 154. E Camino Cielo is just an...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-11, 12:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 748
Posted By Mose

Almost forgot! The Scott at the top of the...

Almost forgot!

The Scott at the top of the ridge:

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-F6BK_J9Eqv8/TjreaPwvh_I/AAAAAAAAD0c/hiPN4i2ypzM/s640/2011-07-20_11-36-26_756.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-11, 11:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 748
Posted By Mose

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-TKQ9Zed5ltU/Tjr...

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-TKQ9Zed5ltU/TjrSvlwvo8I/AAAAAAAAD0E/Wi3hMl_fsyE/s640/2011-07-20_11-47-18_544.jpg
Pretty looking thistle like flower
...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-11, 11:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 748
Posted By Mose

Climbing in Santa Barbara on my honeymoon: track, pics, write up

So I finally got married to my girlfriend of about 5 1/2 years on July 16. The wedding was perfect, but I know you're not here to read about that.

We honeymooned in CA, spending our first week in...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-11, 11:21 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,151
Posted By Mose

Sleep/stress can have a big impact, I know first...

Sleep/stress can have a big impact, I know first hand.

If you're serious about SMR (self myofascial release) it can help a lot too. Get a foam roller like this one:...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-11, 10:02 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,151
Posted By Mose

Friel talks about over training, although I don't...

Friel talks about over training, although I don't know how hard you push when you ride and if you ever get a full recovery. If you've been riding persistantly on sore legs for the whole season, I...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-11, 09:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 510
Posted By Mose

Depends on what you're after. If you want to...

Depends on what you're after. If you want to recover from the illness as quick as possible, yeah, sounds like you're doing all the wrong things.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-11, 09:00 AM
Replies: 353
Views: 20,570
Posted By Mose

I'm guessing a beefier fork would weigh much less...

I'm guessing a beefier fork would weigh much less than dual discs would. I don't see that they'd have to add that much materiall to achieve the stiffness necessary. I'll admit the crown on even...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-11, 08:52 AM
Replies: 353
Views: 20,570
Posted By Mose

I try to avoid that as much as possible because...

I try to avoid that as much as possible because it chews up the trails a bit much for my liking. Beyond that, if you're in the habit of using it, you'll lock up your rear on descents all the time...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-11, 06:47 AM
Replies: 353
Views: 20,570
Posted By Mose

I think it's a good sign they've allowed it for...

I think it's a good sign they've allowed it for cross this year. But considering how long it took for them to adopt it for cross when it seemed such an obvious fit, I'm afraid you maybe more right.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-11, 06:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 510
Posted By Mose

The amount of 'toxins' you excret when you...

The amount of 'toxins' you excret when you urinate is probably orders of magnitude greater then sweating all day long. When I'm sick or getting sick, I rest. Rest a lot. Do as little as possible,...
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