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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-25-17, 12:23 AM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,878,337
Posted By aaronmcd

The first round was all over the place from...

The first round was all over the place from people on mountain bikes blowing up 1/3 of the way through, to fast guys actually having to push it for top 4 of 8.

Then in semis only 1/8 made it to...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-19-17, 07:00 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,878,337
Posted By aaronmcd

From the Red Bull Bay Climb. Photo by Eric Baker

From the Red Bull Bay Climb.
Photo by Eric Baker
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-21-17, 03:48 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,878,337
Posted By aaronmcd

https://katietruong.smugmug.com/2017-Races/2017-08...

https://katietruong.smugmug.com/2017-Races/2017-08-20-RK14-Tempus-Fugit-Time-Trial/Tempus-Fugit-Time-Trial/i-tVn7T3G/A

TT on my road bike. Photo by Katie Truong.

But Matt's photo is awesome and...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-12-17, 10:31 AM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,878,337
Posted By aaronmcd

Yeah, but I tried putting the link where it asks...

Yeah, but I tried putting the link where it asks "Please enter the URL of your image" and it didn't work. I gave up attempting to figure out how to post images a long time ago and thought I'd try...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-11-17, 11:20 AM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,878,337
Posted By aaronmcd

Photo teammate took at dash for cash yesterday. I...

Photo teammate took at dash for cash yesterday. I think this was trying to bridge to 2 guys up the road, but my legs were more tired than I realized and I didn't make it.
Better position than hoods...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-28-17, 06:49 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,878,337
Posted By aaronmcd

We are hard pressed to get 80 guys to show up to...

We are hard pressed to get 80 guys to show up to a big race in nice weather. A training race in crappy weather? About 20 showed up to one in december, all categories combined.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-20-17, 11:53 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,878,337
Posted By aaronmcd

Well maybe you are really flexible? If you can't...

Well maybe you are really flexible? If you can't actually lift your knees that far or if it takes extra energy fighting tight muscles to do so, it's obviously bad. I ain't as flexible as I used to...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-20-17, 11:51 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,878,337
Posted By aaronmcd

Here we go. From The Bump when I was off the...

Here we go. From The Bump when I was off the front. Arms bent ~90, feels comfortable yet looks awkward and less than optimal aero....
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-20-17, 11:45 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,878,337
Posted By aaronmcd

Yeah I've played with seat position and stem....

Yeah I've played with seat position and stem. Seat vertical seems to fall into a happy place based on bottom of pedal stroke, and fore aft position is governed by reach, which I apparently don't have...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-20-17, 09:08 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,878,337
Posted By aaronmcd

That's how it looks in photos. But my last bike...

That's how it looks in photos. But my last bike was 56 and I went down to 54 cuz it was uncomfortable to reach for the bars with my knees coming too close to my chest. And the one time I got fit...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-20-17, 05:26 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,878,337
Posted By aaronmcd

I'm jelly of that fit. My "fit" looks pretty bad...

I'm jelly of that fit. My "fit" looks pretty bad in pack photos. I'm guessing I have short legs so I end up with relatively higher bars, more hunched back, and too much leg movement up and down on...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-24-16, 10:18 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,878,337
Posted By aaronmcd

I've considered beet juice but man that stuff is...

I've considered beet juice but man that stuff is intense. And pretty expensive. Also doesn't sound all scientific like "beta alanine" or "L citrulline"!
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-23-16, 12:21 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,878,337
Posted By aaronmcd

Katie Truong took some pics at San Ardo. ...

Katie Truong took some pics at San Ardo.

Wrong guys up the road, but at least they were disruptive up there, and Sergei was willing to work with us to bring it back and reshuffle. Here we are...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-09-16, 07:21 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,878,337
Posted By aaronmcd

IAB vs drops saves a good 30+ watts for me. ...

IAB vs drops saves a good 30+ watts for me. Unfortunately I can't generate power as long. It's good for pulling through in a break though cuz it takes the wind a second longer to find me.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-27-16, 12:01 AM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,878,337
Posted By aaronmcd

What's going on and why are there 28 pins?

What's going on and why are there 28 pins?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-18-16, 12:20 AM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,878,337
Posted By aaronmcd

Or a steeper stem. I have a -35 I use for TTs....

Or a steeper stem. I have a -35 I use for TTs. Last year I left it on for a month or 2. Kinda liked it actually but went back. Now I have a smaller frame so it's naturally a tad lower but back with...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-07-16, 08:39 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,878,337
Posted By aaronmcd

You sure that's not norcal? Does the northeast...

You sure that's not norcal? Does the northeast icecap go away in june?

Anyway, not buying this even if I did pay for digital media cuz that horrible face. But if you follow the link you will see...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-29-16, 08:48 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,878,337
Posted By aaronmcd

That's a freaking awesome shot. 3 simultaneous...

That's a freaking awesome shot. 3 simultaneous bike throws in the background for 2nd!
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-11-16, 01:25 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,878,337
Posted By aaronmcd

One of many attempts to keep the racing tough at...

One of many attempts to keep the racing tough at Turlock Lake.
https://katietruong.smugmug.com/Turlock-Lake-Road-Race/Wave-1/i-fW8vHkm/A...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-25-16, 12:07 AM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,878,337
Posted By aaronmcd

At Snelling, a little break got caught but I had...

At Snelling, a little break got caught but I had to keep going at the front for the picture!
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Alex Chiu
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-25-15, 12:26 AM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,878,337
Posted By aaronmcd

How does anyone have the energy to CX after a...

How does anyone have the energy to CX after a long gruelling road season??
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-27-15, 07:36 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,878,337
Posted By aaronmcd

It was out and back rolling terrain. No real...

It was out and back rolling terrain. No real hills, but that finishing roller sure felt like a mountain! Planned the attack halfway through the race. Attacked at the turn around into a tailwind...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-21-15, 11:04 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,878,337
Posted By aaronmcd

I like the speed limit sign in the sprint

I like the speed limit sign in the sprint
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-20-15, 07:45 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,878,337
Posted By aaronmcd

Getting away, Katie Truong: 465846 ...

Getting away, Katie Truong:
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Sprinting for the line, Lindsay Platoshyn:
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Winning, Katie Truong:
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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-16-15, 08:51 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,878,337
Posted By aaronmcd

Just did most of my commute in iab as an...

Just did most of my commute in iab as an experiment. It is definitely not good for some things. Drinking while the other arm is still on the bars is tough. Snot rockets are nearly impossible. And...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-16-15, 07:22 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,878,337
Posted By aaronmcd

Well, I haven't crashed in iab so I guess by your...

Well, I haven't crashed in iab so I guess by your crashing logic it must be the safest place to be. And heck no with the hands on tops and arms tucked in, steering is tough in that position. At...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-16-15, 07:16 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,878,337
Posted By aaronmcd

Eloquent argument right here.

Eloquent argument right here.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-16-15, 04:58 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,878,337
Posted By aaronmcd

Why? I feel about as stable in iab as anywhere...

Why? I feel about as stable in iab as anywhere else. Can't reach the brakes as fast, but taking a pull it seems as safe as the drops or hoods.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-01-15, 06:46 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,878,337
Posted By aaronmcd

Yep, thats how I felt trying to race on Saturday....

Yep, thats how I felt trying to race on Saturday.
Katie Truong
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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-05-15, 10:47 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,878,337
Posted By aaronmcd

Seeing if a break will work at Golden State...

Seeing if a break will work at Golden State Circuit Race on Sunday. Jim Elder.

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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-27-15, 09:11 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,878,337
Posted By aaronmcd

447755 By Erik Cho from Red Kite crit a week...

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By Erik Cho from Red Kite crit a week ago. Don't know what part or which race this was, but I presume I was either attacking, or OTF and hoping for help near the beginning of the 2/3 race. ...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-13-15, 09:08 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,878,337
Posted By aaronmcd

I was gonna say, 895 may have the grin, but 934...

I was gonna say, 895 may have the grin, but 934 has much smaller frontal area. Then I saw that last photo!
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-11-15, 10:50 AM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,878,337
Posted By aaronmcd

Trying desperately to beat the guy out of frame...

Trying desperately to beat the guy out of frame to my left who beat me for 2nd place by a wheel. I took 3rd, teammate won. All those guys in the back sprinting on the hoods.
Photo by Katie Truong....
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-03-15, 08:40 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,878,337
Posted By aaronmcd

Ok... pretty sure I've seen many pics linked on...

Ok... pretty sure I've seen many pics linked on here unpaid, with the watermark. Also figured that's the main reason why we include photo credit, because we don't "own" the photo most of the time we...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-01-15, 11:01 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,878,337
Posted By aaronmcd

Working hard at Cal Aggie. From Alex Chiu ...

Working hard at Cal Aggie.
From Alex Chiu

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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-12-14, 02:10 AM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,878,337
Posted By aaronmcd

Why does everyone carry the bike like that? It...

Why does everyone carry the bike like that? It seems like it'd be easier to carry it like normal (Normal for me being lift by the top tube). Is there some advantage to that method?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-28-14, 03:40 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,878,337
Posted By aaronmcd

Just after some suffering, almost halfway through...

Just after some suffering, almost halfway through Henleyville Road Race, we decide it's time for a break.

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Photo by Matthew Redmond (also in the race)
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-09-14, 09:43 AM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,878,337
Posted By aaronmcd

Haha! I was thinking Flo wheels are more in my...

Haha! I was thinking Flo wheels are more in my price range... but now that I saw that pic I'm thinking wheels would be a relatively minor improvement. Actually now I'm thinking a decent fit would...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-08-14, 10:24 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,878,337
Posted By aaronmcd

I do think my saddle was a bit low. I forgot to...

I do think my saddle was a bit low. I forgot to raise it when I moved it forward and that was the terrible result lol.


That's what I thought as well.


Hahaha! It really does!
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-08-14, 06:27 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,878,337
Posted By aaronmcd

Just found this pic of my time trial a few weeks...

Just found this pic of my time trial a few weeks ago. Position looked alright in my bathroom mirror, but here it looks like I'm not low enough. Too bad I already have a -40 stem and can't go any...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-15-14, 07:49 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,878,337
Posted By aaronmcd

Nice winning and working pics, Squadra! ...

Nice winning and working pics, Squadra!

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Pic of me trying to get away in the 3/4 race (Katie Truong)
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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-03-14, 03:27 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,878,337
Posted By aaronmcd

Doesn't look like you're working lol

Doesn't look like you're working lol
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-03-14, 11:40 AM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,878,337
Posted By aaronmcd

At the Dash for Cash crit, during one of my pulls...

At the Dash for Cash crit, during one of my pulls in the 8 man break that stuck. By Katie Truong.
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And via norcalcyclingphotos.com, my pain face during one of the circuit races on Sunday. ...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-01-14, 11:01 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,878,337
Posted By aaronmcd

It's also easier in the a break if you time your...

It's also easier in the a break if you time your pulls for the downwind section haha. Didn't help me in my sprint though...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-12-14, 11:42 AM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,878,337
Posted By aaronmcd

From Golden State Circuit Race, photos by Jim...

From Golden State Circuit Race, photos by Jim Elder.

Off the front from the ***:
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Some "help" coming up. It only lasted 10 minutes or so.
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No pain here, just thought this one...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-08-14, 05:06 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,878,337
Posted By aaronmcd

Ha I was going to repeat echappist. IAB is...

Ha I was going to repeat echappist.
IAB is great for bridging. Especially when trying to hold off the pack - I never see the guy on the front of a pack in IAB!
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-06-14, 10:35 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,878,337
Posted By aaronmcd

Ha! That's an awesome picture. It looks like...

Ha! That's an awesome picture. It looks like your are dropping everyone and smiling about it lol
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-06-14, 03:24 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,878,337
Posted By aaronmcd

My wife would hate it, but isn't worried...

My wife would hate it, but isn't worried considering (A) how anti-conformist I am, (B) how often I've mentioned how silly it is, and (C) I'm too lazy to shave my face more than twice a week.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-06-14, 11:25 AM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,878,337
Posted By aaronmcd

And I thought 50-60 guys in a crit was a lot!

And I thought 50-60 guys in a crit was a lot!
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-28-14, 12:29 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,878,337
Posted By aaronmcd

My time in Off-the-Backistan has come to an end. ...

My time in Off-the-Backistan has come to an end. It was a barren land, with only this single photo proving I was there. I ruled over 35 subjects as 24th in command.

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Photo by Alexander...
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